Sim Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Hello everyone! As Chair of the BalletcoForum Committee I'm delighted to mark this, the first anniversary of the Forum. It was a year ago today that Bruce Marriott registered ballet.co.uk's offspring and we were up and running. Ballet.co.uk was always going to be a hard act to follow, but one year later I think all of us are very happy with how BalletcoForum is going. We currently have 890 registered members with almost 28,000 posts made thus far. Each month the numbers are going up, and we are thrilled to see that. We are also very pleased to see members here from all corners of the globe, many of whom regularly post up and let us all know what is happening in dance in their part of the world, and for this we are very grateful. I'm sure you will all join me in giving a huge thanks to the whole team of Forum moderators and admin folk who do so much work behind the scenes. Running a forum such as this one takes a lot of time, effort and dedication, and I can't think of a better team than the one that is in place now. So big, big, big thanks to you all. We don't always agree on how to approach things, but we always get there in the end! It is a pleasure working with all of you. Finally, in turn, the whole Forum Committee would like to thank you, our members, whose thoughtful, fun and interesting contributions make BalletcoForum the thriving site that it is. We also owe all of you who contributed to our fund raising appeal earlier in the year a big thanks; as a result of your generosity BalletcoForum is secure for at least another year. I know that many a friendship has been forged through ballet.co.uk and through this site, and long may that continue. Even though most of us will never meet, we all come on here at any time of day or night and find the thoughts, opinions and advice of people we trust, admire, or just plain like. Of course we are all passionate about dance, and this leads to some very diverse opinions and points of view; on the whole, these debates are always conducted with respect for the views of those with whom you disagree, and this always makes for very interesting reading! So a huge thank you to all of you, and we look forward to the continuing success of BalletcoForum in the coming year and beyond....don't forget, it is only as good as you make it, so please keep all your postings coming in. From all of us to all of you, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years, and here's to another wonderful year of dance, debate, reviews, links, the huge variety of non-dance related topics posted about, photos, finding tickets for those performances you thought you couldn't attend.....and fun! With very best wishes, The BalletcoForum Committee: Alison, Annabel, Bruce, Dave, Ian, Janet, John, Julie, Lee, Sim and Trog 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalma Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Thanks so much to the Committee and to all the volunteers who keep the forum running. Thanks also to all the members who post about their experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Wishing a peaceful and happy holiday season to all. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I enthusiastically add my thanks to everyone who makes this forum what it is; a place for courteous, civilized and lively interchange. We may not physically have met, but we do know one another in no less an important way. This happens all too rarely in our turbulent world. I treasure it. A Merry and Peaceful Christmas to everyone. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumofballetmaddaughter Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Many thanks to the committee, moderators and everyone involved in running the forum for doing such a brilliant job. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2013. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy Birthday - may you continue to grow and thrive! Thanks to everyone who makes it possible. xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy birthday! Hope you have many many returns! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy Birthday and thanks to the admins, mods and anyone who contributes in anway fo this fabulous forum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuchtallent Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy birthday and a very big thank you all the way from Turkey xxx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy birthday, and thankyou so much to all of the moderators for making Ballet.co a safe, secure place for me to ask all my crazy ballet-questions!!! x 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All4dancers Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy birthday, merry Christmas and a huge thank you to you all. This forum has helped my dd enormously and is seriously a big part of our lives now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primrose Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Happy Birthday Ballet.co. Thankyou to all the moderators for making this wonderful site possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 A very happy birthday and a huge thnkyou to the people who put all the hard work into keeping this forum up and running. I know that I am not the only one in saying we really do appreciate you all. It is also lovely to see so many new people on this forum offering advice and words of wisdom. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 A very happy birthday from me too. This forum is now a daily part of my life, and I`d be lost without it. Many thanks to all those who make it so special. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie 2 Milner Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 A Happy Birthday and thank you. Sorry I'm a bit late. This site is a wonderful way to connect with those who love dance be it as students, professionals, spectators or mums and Dads. Julie M 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'm even later Julie, it's been strange to be unplugged from balletco for so long! Happy Birthday to the forum and many, many thanks for all the behind the scenes work, which is always so much more than we imagine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitschqueen_1 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Belated Happy Birthday from me too. A huge thanks to everyone who works hard to keep this fabulous forum going. A healthy and Happy New Year to all! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfbrew Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Very late Happy Birthday from me too and thanks to the hard working moderators. I remember the awful day when I switched on laptop to find no Ballet .co!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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