Why I am not going to Harrogate

Last time there was an autumn Lib Dem Conference in Harrogate, Liberator raffled tea with Lord Bonkers at Betty's to raise funds.

But visit Betty's website today and you read:

Our Veranda and Spindler Cafés at Bettys in Harrogate will be closed temporarily, from 5th January until Easter. Our Imperial Room menu is available during this time. Or for our full café menu please visit Bettys at RHS Gardens Harlow Carr.

So I am afraid I shall not be there this weekend.

But do carry on without me.