Fellow MMTA Members,

We all currently find ourselves in uncharted waters, the speed and ferocity at which COVID-19 has spread around the world is frightening and causing difficulties and despair for many people. Our friends, families, colleagues, workers, suppliers and customers are all facing tough times many of us will never have experienced before.

Under the current climate the MMTA has put the health and safety of its staff, directors and members above all else and the management team, with the full support of the directors, have made the following decisions.

• - We took the preemptive decision on March 12th that MMTA staff work from home.
• - All travel has been suspended for the foreseeable future and will be reviewed in late summer.
• - The conference in Charleston has been postponed to April 14th – 16th, 2021.
• - Our AGM which normally takes place in April will be postponed until we can find a mechanism to hold it legally and successfully. Further information on the deferred AGM to be sent in due course.
• - All other events planned until September are cancelled unless any such events can be held virtually.
• - The Crucible will continue to be published but will move to digital only version for the foreseeable future.
• - The April edition of the Crucible will also contain profiles of the new directors and excerpts normally featured in the Annual Review, and it will also feature the full members directory.

The MMTA team will be available to assist as best possible with help and guidance during this difficult time.

If you have any comments or questions please do not hesitate to contact Eva, myself or the MMTA team.

But most importantly, the management team, directors and I would like to convey our best wishes to all our members, and hope you will all stay safe, fit and healthy and look after your family and friends.

Simon Boon MMTA Chair +44 (0) 7498 719410 boon.mmta@gmail.com