Well good news on your knee.
I finally did my bit and went to the post office this afternoon and sent the cheques off, so for now, that's my responsiblity done with. I should note this only confirms 16 people for the event, and there is room for 50 (which might as well be 5000, since we'll never reach 50), so point being, don't hold back, we've room for anyone who wants to come along.
If people can post here when the have money for a deposit, I'll extend the booking in small groups (although how small I can't say, depends how fast extra deposits are ready).
To those that have paid, remember that's only half. The remainder is to be paid on the day.