Steve ,
its a day for the rsoc to try and make money,trying get as many people there as possible,they cannot do this with just a field event, no matter how many 'mates' turn up for a chat etc...thats not going to make them a profit imo.
Ok, fair enough, Donno was off this year and tbh the field event IS better than nothing but maybe they could of tried other venues with a track for the other members to use and therefore attract more people.
Not really having a dig because the team has worked hard as always organising this big day, just hopefully it will be back 'home' again next year.
Love to see the figures too what they make this year compared to last.
Good luck for Sunday.