Posted on 23rd March 2020
By Billy Langsworthy
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DISTOY 2020 has been cancelled.
A statement from the DISTOY team read:
‘With great sadness we have had to call off this year’s DISTOY event due to the devastating effect that Covid-19 has had on the whole world . It’s a decision not taken lightly and is in the best interests of all concerned as well as being in line with all the professional and official advice available.
‘We are already clearly focused on developing plans to make next year’s event the best yet and we look forward to welcoming you at DISTOY 2021.
‘The DISTOY team would like to thank you for your continued support and to extend our sincere best wishes to you. Please stay safe and well during these challenging times.’
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