Just for the record, I did not feel particularly good about complaining about the Horniman as I am a frequent visitor and benefit greatly from it however felt that this was a step too far. Also they were probably taken aback re the attendance this year however the question does remain that if their limit was 5000 then why did they openly estimate 8000; surely they would have known that this was an automatic breach. Some records estimate a turnout of 20000 this year although not everyone was there at the same time. It certainly felt like it. They have apologised to local people so as far as I am concerned that is fine as long as future events fall within already sanctioned and approved limits.

I know the Horniman have plans for the future but hope that they decide against becoming a theme park. I hope the Jerk Cook Out events continue in appropriate sites and it certainly seems as if they will do having gained a spectacular momentum all of their own.