Annual Conference Postponed

EVENTS THE SCOTTISH BAKER

SCOTTISH BAKER OF THE YEAR & ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020 Events postponed due to pandemic

On Friday 13 March we took the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Scottish Baker of the Year Product Judging Day and the Annual Conference. The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic had reached a point where we believed it was necessary to take decisive action and make some difficult choices. We believe that postponement is the sensible course of action given the circumstances and increasing concern being expressed by our many supporters and members about committing to travel and participation in events. At this time we do not yet have a rescheduled date, but we are working with the Glasgow Hilton (our 2020 conference venue) to explore options and will update members and supporters as we firm up any new arrangements. We have not taken this decision lightly but felt we must act in accordance with emerging advice and restrictions on larger gatherings.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMPETITION ENTRANTS

Customer Choice Awards: Online Voting We are keeping the online customer voting open until Sunday 5th April 2020. Once there is clarity on when the Coronavirus threat is diminishing we hope to be able to look at how we can still recognise and reward those members who have attracted public votes.

Product Entries Members who have already submitted products online need take no further action at this stage. Once we have clarity on when we can reschedule both the Judging Day and the Annual Conference we will be in touch to advise next steps at that point.

EXISTING CONFERENCE AND ACCOMODATION BOOKINGS

If you have booked and paid for conference tickets already through Scottish Bakers, these will be refunded. If you have booked hotel accommodation with the Hilton, we have been advised that these rooms will be fully refundable. These refunds will be processed for all those who booked via the dedicated link. Please allow up to 5 working days for this refund to be processed.

THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HAD REACHED A POINT WHERE WE BELIEVED IT WAS NECESSARY TO TAKE DECISIVE ACTION AND MAKE SOME DIFFICULT CHOICES.

COVID - 19/ CORONAVIRUS Scottish Bakers is continuing to monitor the situation regarding the global pandemic which is ongoing. With Government updates happening daily at the time of writing, please visit our website for the most up to date guidance and advice. www.scottishbakers.org