The first homecoming event in Dumfries was very much home based and was successful and well attended.

There was no ticketing or charges and I have not heard of any financial disasters that resulted from it.

When some Pride events started charging a lot of money they found that they did not do as well and had to think again.

This will I think have to be the case with such events in the future and with more consideration given to informing those who are close and not just those who are far away.