Dear Attendee,
We at ConFuzzled want you to know that we are reacting to every piece of information as it is delivered by the Government. Today, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised that a more aggressive posture was being adopted in response to the epidemic. The government has now called for the closure of cafes, bars, restaurants, night clubs, theatres, non-essential shops, gyms and leisure centers.
Frustratingly, there still remains no immediate clarity in regards to hotel closures, as this was not specifically mentioned, and many venues continue to remain open. This means that we are once again forced to seek further clarification, and work with our venues to understand our position. These conversations now cannot take place until early next week at the earliest, so we appreciate your continued patience - these are not easy times.
Why can't you simply cancel?
As per our statement on Monday 15th March, it is unfortunately not a straightforward decision that we can take in isolation. The difficult reality ConFuzzled is faced with is a set of different scenarios that if played out, could mean no more ConFuzzled events in future.
The Directors have a legal obligation to secure the future of ConFuzzled, but also have a moral and ethical obligation to the safety and wellbeing of our attendees and team alike. We want to do everything within our power to ensure we do right by you, the attendee, whilst trying to ensure at the same time we can guarantee the survival of ConFuzzled.
Are the hotels being unhelpful?
We must stress that we have an incredibly good working relationship with our venues and are in constant communication with each other.
At these times, we must remember that our venues operate in the hospitality industry - one that is suffering catastrophic impact as a result of COVID-19. They are businesses, with business interests, and whilst they remain in a position to deliver a service, will continue to do so.
On a day-to-day basis we're working to understand how current legislation changes our obligations to the Hotels, and theirs to us. Once again this is why in good faith we continue to plan for the event to proceed as normal and our hotels remain committed as always to us.
What are you actively doing in the background?
The Directors are applying their focus to reacting to each bit of information as it becomes available. As well as reviewing each piece of legislation and government directive in detail, we have also written to the Government directly for clarification. We are also currently running an impact assessment to understand our ability to effectively deliver the convention under the current conditions.
As always, when anything does change, we will not hesitate to inform our attendees and staff.
In the meantime, the wider ConFuzzled team continues to busily plan for the event. This time of year is particularly frantic as final arrangements start to come together.
The hotel likewise continues to plan, and have implemented a number of changes in response to the virus. This includes, but is not limited to, the implementation of a specific Coronavirus awareness training program, hand sanitizers in all public areas, and increased sanitization of all touch points within the hotel 24 hours a day.
Thank You
Once again, we need to express our thanks and appreciation to everyone - our attendees and staff, for continuing to be patient, supportive, and understanding with us in these difficult circumstances. The Directors wish to convey that they are working around the clock to get answers and to make the right and informed decisions that are in everyone's best interest.
Thank you again for your continued support!
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK Ltd Board of Directors
We at ConFuzzled want you to know that we are reacting to every piece of information as it is delivered by the Government. Today, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson advised that a more aggressive posture was being adopted in response to the epidemic. The government has now called for the closure of cafes, bars, restaurants, night clubs, theatres, non-essential shops, gyms and leisure centers.
Frustratingly, there still remains no immediate clarity in regards to hotel closures, as this was not specifically mentioned, and many venues continue to remain open. This means that we are once again forced to seek further clarification, and work with our venues to understand our position. These conversations now cannot take place until early next week at the earliest, so we appreciate your continued patience - these are not easy times.
Why can't you simply cancel?
As per our statement on Monday 15th March, it is unfortunately not a straightforward decision that we can take in isolation. The difficult reality ConFuzzled is faced with is a set of different scenarios that if played out, could mean no more ConFuzzled events in future.
The Directors have a legal obligation to secure the future of ConFuzzled, but also have a moral and ethical obligation to the safety and wellbeing of our attendees and team alike. We want to do everything within our power to ensure we do right by you, the attendee, whilst trying to ensure at the same time we can guarantee the survival of ConFuzzled.
Are the hotels being unhelpful?
We must stress that we have an incredibly good working relationship with our venues and are in constant communication with each other.
At these times, we must remember that our venues operate in the hospitality industry - one that is suffering catastrophic impact as a result of COVID-19. They are businesses, with business interests, and whilst they remain in a position to deliver a service, will continue to do so.
On a day-to-day basis we're working to understand how current legislation changes our obligations to the Hotels, and theirs to us. Once again this is why in good faith we continue to plan for the event to proceed as normal and our hotels remain committed as always to us.
What are you actively doing in the background?
The Directors are applying their focus to reacting to each bit of information as it becomes available. As well as reviewing each piece of legislation and government directive in detail, we have also written to the Government directly for clarification. We are also currently running an impact assessment to understand our ability to effectively deliver the convention under the current conditions.
As always, when anything does change, we will not hesitate to inform our attendees and staff.
In the meantime, the wider ConFuzzled team continues to busily plan for the event. This time of year is particularly frantic as final arrangements start to come together.
The hotel likewise continues to plan, and have implemented a number of changes in response to the virus. This includes, but is not limited to, the implementation of a specific Coronavirus awareness training program, hand sanitizers in all public areas, and increased sanitization of all touch points within the hotel 24 hours a day.
Thank You
Once again, we need to express our thanks and appreciation to everyone - our attendees and staff, for continuing to be patient, supportive, and understanding with us in these difficult circumstances. The Directors wish to convey that they are working around the clock to get answers and to make the right and informed decisions that are in everyone's best interest.
Thank you again for your continued support!
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK Ltd Board of Directors
We will be trying to get out a statement tonight / as soon as possible.
Dear Attendee,
We appreciate you have continued to be patient with us whilst we work on our position with our suppliers. As we have stressed in previous announcements, we have not been in a position to simply cancel the event by choice because of contractual obligations which would leave many out of pocket if not conducted carefully. Our strategy has remained clear and focused - to ensure that we protect you, our attendees, whilst trying to ensure the survival of the convention for future years.
As of 23rd March, 2020 - the UK Government has now issued a directive to the British public that enforces the banning of mass gatherings and mandates social distancing. This mandate is enforceable currently for the next 3 weeks, but this is likely to be extended.
We will now be addressing these changes in circumstances with our venues, and we will deliver a full statement tomorrow evening, 24th March at 9pm.
We appreciate right now you will no doubt have questions, but we please implore you to remain patient until we can now establish the facts before delivering to you a more detailed statement.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK Ltd Board of Directors
We appreciate you have continued to be patient with us whilst we work on our position with our suppliers. As we have stressed in previous announcements, we have not been in a position to simply cancel the event by choice because of contractual obligations which would leave many out of pocket if not conducted carefully. Our strategy has remained clear and focused - to ensure that we protect you, our attendees, whilst trying to ensure the survival of the convention for future years.
As of 23rd March, 2020 - the UK Government has now issued a directive to the British public that enforces the banning of mass gatherings and mandates social distancing. This mandate is enforceable currently for the next 3 weeks, but this is likely to be extended.
We will now be addressing these changes in circumstances with our venues, and we will deliver a full statement tomorrow evening, 24th March at 9pm.
We appreciate right now you will no doubt have questions, but we please implore you to remain patient until we can now establish the facts before delivering to you a more detailed statement.
We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK Ltd Board of Directors
Please hold - we are putting the finishing touches on tonight's statement and it will be published shortly.
Dear Attendee,
As all of you will be aware, we are living through one of the most unprecedented events in a generation. None of us can escape the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The changes brought about by many of the nations of the world are difficult, but necessary, to ensure everyone's wellbeing.
In these difficult times, we are now having to take similar unprecedented measures, and it is therefore with a heavy heart we must inform you that we have taken the decision to cancel ConFuzzled 2020.
The next ConFuzzled will be in May 2021.
We understand that this will be, for many, upsetting news. However the health and safety of our attendees, our team, and the venue teams is priority one. This decision, whilst difficult, is the responsible one to take.
What happens next?
We know that this is going to leave you with many questions. We have provided some immediate information this evening, with a further update to follow next week. The update next week will include a much more detailed outline of what this all means for you, and your options.
We once more ask for your patience whilst we make the necessary preparations. This will allow us to make everything that comes next, as smooth as possible. To avoid over burdening our registration team, we kindly ask if you could please refrain from emailing them your questions or requests until we make the process public next week.
What does this mean for ConFuzzled?
ConFuzzled UK Ltd is a non profit members club. We as an organisation are able to deliver the event year on year thanks to the generous support and contributions of our members, you.
As you can appreciate, the cancellation of the event has many financial consequences. We operate an incredibly tight budget, with many of our services being paid for in advance. With us being very close to the date of when the event was due to take place, we now require some time to allow return of funds back to the company.
What happens to my registration?
Our finance team is working diligently to assess this impact and we once again emphasise our repeated request for patience whilst they determine what these options will look like to you. Things currently being considered are;
Donating your con fee
Rolling over your registration
Refund packages
Can you postpone the event to later in the year?
Regrettably, whilst we know many of you would like this to be an option, we feel it is in the best interest of the attendees and the team to plan ahead for 2021. We have taken this decision based on the wellbeing of our team to not be faced with the pressures of delivering 2 events in a short period of time. This also avoids for you, our attendees, any confusion and uncertainty about missing the event.
Whilst this year has been an incredibly difficult journey and we have faced uncertainty in these trying times, we can now confidently plan ahead, and move forward towards the future.
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
We understand that you may have many questions that have not been answered right now. We would ask that you wait until we have published the processes and options available to you as these may address many of your further queries.
Our team is fully voluntary and like yourselves, they have had their daily routines and jobs thrown into chaos by the lockdown. Nevertheless we are working hard to get everything in place as quickly as possible, as having the event cancelled like this is not something we ever thought we would have to do.
We will ensure that full details of whom to contact with questions is included in our detailed options update next week if your query is not addressed within that message.
In closing, we want to express as always our love and appreciation to you all for your support of ConFuzzled and the team. We all of us find ourselves in these unique circumstances together, however we will weather this storm as a community.. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all good health and safety.
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
As all of you will be aware, we are living through one of the most unprecedented events in a generation. None of us can escape the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The changes brought about by many of the nations of the world are difficult, but necessary, to ensure everyone's wellbeing.
In these difficult times, we are now having to take similar unprecedented measures, and it is therefore with a heavy heart we must inform you that we have taken the decision to cancel ConFuzzled 2020.
The next ConFuzzled will be in May 2021.
We understand that this will be, for many, upsetting news. However the health and safety of our attendees, our team, and the venue teams is priority one. This decision, whilst difficult, is the responsible one to take.
What happens next?
We know that this is going to leave you with many questions. We have provided some immediate information this evening, with a further update to follow next week. The update next week will include a much more detailed outline of what this all means for you, and your options.
We once more ask for your patience whilst we make the necessary preparations. This will allow us to make everything that comes next, as smooth as possible. To avoid over burdening our registration team, we kindly ask if you could please refrain from emailing them your questions or requests until we make the process public next week.
What does this mean for ConFuzzled?
ConFuzzled UK Ltd is a non profit members club. We as an organisation are able to deliver the event year on year thanks to the generous support and contributions of our members, you.
As you can appreciate, the cancellation of the event has many financial consequences. We operate an incredibly tight budget, with many of our services being paid for in advance. With us being very close to the date of when the event was due to take place, we now require some time to allow return of funds back to the company.
What happens to my registration?
Our finance team is working diligently to assess this impact and we once again emphasise our repeated request for patience whilst they determine what these options will look like to you. Things currently being considered are;
Donating your con fee
Rolling over your registration
Refund packages
Can you postpone the event to later in the year?
Regrettably, whilst we know many of you would like this to be an option, we feel it is in the best interest of the attendees and the team to plan ahead for 2021. We have taken this decision based on the wellbeing of our team to not be faced with the pressures of delivering 2 events in a short period of time. This also avoids for you, our attendees, any confusion and uncertainty about missing the event.
Whilst this year has been an incredibly difficult journey and we have faced uncertainty in these trying times, we can now confidently plan ahead, and move forward towards the future.
I have more questions, who can I talk to?
We understand that you may have many questions that have not been answered right now. We would ask that you wait until we have published the processes and options available to you as these may address many of your further queries.
Our team is fully voluntary and like yourselves, they have had their daily routines and jobs thrown into chaos by the lockdown. Nevertheless we are working hard to get everything in place as quickly as possible, as having the event cancelled like this is not something we ever thought we would have to do.
We will ensure that full details of whom to contact with questions is included in our detailed options update next week if your query is not addressed within that message.
In closing, we want to express as always our love and appreciation to you all for your support of ConFuzzled and the team. We all of us find ourselves in these unique circumstances together, however we will weather this storm as a community.. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you all good health and safety.
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat, Crimson, Russet
ConFuzzled UK Ltd Board of Directors
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Today, we're able to share with you our upcoming process and options for your registration fee following the announcement of our cancellation.
You can read the full information and FAQs here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/04/03/confuzzled-cancellation-refund-process/
Today, we're able to share with you our upcoming process and options for your registration fee following the announcement of our cancellation.
You can read the full information and FAQs here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/2020/04/03/confuzzled-cancellation-refund-process/
2020.confuzzled.org.uk
ConFuzzled 2020 » ConFuzzled Cancellation Refund Process
ConFuzzled 2020 Cancellation Dear Attendee, Following our regrettable, but necessary announcement last week to cancel ConFuzzled 2020, we would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some further information on what you need to know, and what…
Our charity, Secret World, are facing a significant disruption to their normal fundraising activities because of the Coronavirus lockdown. Over the next few days we'll be sharing ways you can fundraise, get sponsored, and help out!
First up, the 2.6 challenge! To sign up or give, visit: https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/get-involved?charityId=181980
For fundraising ideas, visit http://twopointsixchallenge.co.uk
First up, the 2.6 challenge! To sign up or give, visit: https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/get-involved?charityId=181980
For fundraising ideas, visit http://twopointsixchallenge.co.uk
Hi everyone.
We're now pleased to announce that the refund application process has begun. You'll receive the invite to the application form in your email, so keep an eye on your inbox. If you can't see it, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
If you still can't see the email, but feel you should have received an invite, please don't ask someone else to send you the link, as the link is unique to each person to protect security & privacy. Instead, contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk Do not share your unique link with others, as it may prevent you from filling out the application yourself.
Note that the refund form will be open until 22nd May, 11:45PM (UK Time). The refund processing will not begin until after this time. Once it begins it may take some considerable time to complete, but we will be aiming to keep you updated with progress as best we can.
Many thanks, and if you have any questions or problems, please contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk
We're now pleased to announce that the refund application process has begun. You'll receive the invite to the application form in your email, so keep an eye on your inbox. If you can't see it, please check your spam or junk mail folder.
If you still can't see the email, but feel you should have received an invite, please don't ask someone else to send you the link, as the link is unique to each person to protect security & privacy. Instead, contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk Do not share your unique link with others, as it may prevent you from filling out the application yourself.
Note that the refund form will be open until 22nd May, 11:45PM (UK Time). The refund processing will not begin until after this time. Once it begins it may take some considerable time to complete, but we will be aiming to keep you updated with progress as best we can.
Many thanks, and if you have any questions or problems, please contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk
More ideas on how to support our charity! Want to take part in the virtual skipping challenge? Signup here: https://buff.ly/2Vs7Vdu and don't forget to signup sponsors! You can use Secret World's form here: https://buff.ly/2wZ9mXi
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Virtual Events | realbuzz.com
A Virtual Event is a race with complete freedom. You can run wherever you want, and run at your own pace. Thousands of other runners will be completing as well, so you'll be running virtually shoulder to shoulder with a huge global running community.
Another event you can take part in to support our charity, the wildlife gardening event! https://buff.ly/2Y3NW6J - don't forget to get sponsored, you can use the signup form here: https://buff.ly/2wZ9mXi
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Virtual Events | realbuzz.com
A Virtual Event is a race with complete freedom. You can run wherever you want, and run at your own pace. Thousands of other runners will be completing as well, so you'll be running virtually shoulder to shoulder with a huge global running community.
One more event you can take part in to support our charity - the virtual 10k! Event signup here: https://buff.ly/2VspRVa and remember to get sponsored - you can use the form here: https://buff.ly/2wZ9mXi
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Virtual Events | realbuzz.com
A Virtual Event is a race with complete freedom. You can run wherever you want, and run at your own pace. Thousands of other runners will be completing as well, so you'll be running virtually shoulder to shoulder with a huge global running community.
Refund Process Update:
A reminder to those of you who are yet to complete your refund application, that you have until 11:45PM, 22nd May to fill out the form. Even if you do not want a refund, please complete the form to give us implicit instruction to that effect.
We've today sent out reminder emails to everyone from whom we have not yet received applications. We've also mailed those for whom our system showed only partial details received. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folder for these mails.
If you have completed your refund application via other means (for example by contacting our refund team directly), then you can safely ignore these emails.
If you have questions, or feel that the application form does not address your individual circumstances, you can contact us using the email address: refunds@confuzzled.org.uk
Many thanks.
A reminder to those of you who are yet to complete your refund application, that you have until 11:45PM, 22nd May to fill out the form. Even if you do not want a refund, please complete the form to give us implicit instruction to that effect.
We've today sent out reminder emails to everyone from whom we have not yet received applications. We've also mailed those for whom our system showed only partial details received. Please check your inbox and junk/spam folder for these mails.
If you have completed your refund application via other means (for example by contacting our refund team directly), then you can safely ignore these emails.
If you have questions, or feel that the application form does not address your individual circumstances, you can contact us using the email address: refunds@confuzzled.org.uk
Many thanks.
We’re pleased to announce our virtual convention!
Yup, we decided we just couldn’t leave you stranded with nothing to do over the Bank holiday when ConFuzzled was due to take place. We might not be able to get together in person, but we can still try to lift your spirits with some live-streamed events online!
Best of all, it’s free - no registration necessary!
This is also a fantastic opportunity to help raise money for our charity (Secret World), who -like many other charities right now- are facing a significant impact to their normal fundraising activities. Any contributions will make a big difference right now, and our virtual event will offer another way to help support them.
The virtual convention will take place over three days (22/23/24 May), with a variety of live events from Foxes & Peppers, Adler the Eagle, Gem Squirrel, BBF and many more! You won’t want to miss this. Stay tuned for our full event schedule coming soon!
We’re also planning a virtual dealers den, so if you’re looking for anything from artwork to fursuit parts to furry accessories, you’ll find it online!
The events will be streamed and embedded on our website for easy access!
Watch out for more details coming soon!
Yup, we decided we just couldn’t leave you stranded with nothing to do over the Bank holiday when ConFuzzled was due to take place. We might not be able to get together in person, but we can still try to lift your spirits with some live-streamed events online!
Best of all, it’s free - no registration necessary!
This is also a fantastic opportunity to help raise money for our charity (Secret World), who -like many other charities right now- are facing a significant impact to their normal fundraising activities. Any contributions will make a big difference right now, and our virtual event will offer another way to help support them.
The virtual convention will take place over three days (22/23/24 May), with a variety of live events from Foxes & Peppers, Adler the Eagle, Gem Squirrel, BBF and many more! You won’t want to miss this. Stay tuned for our full event schedule coming soon!
We’re also planning a virtual dealers den, so if you’re looking for anything from artwork to fursuit parts to furry accessories, you’ll find it online!
The events will be streamed and embedded on our website for easy access!
Watch out for more details coming soon!
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Virtual ConFuzzled Update: Schedule now live!
We're now able to share with you all the schedule for our virtual ConFuzzled event, live here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/ (scroll to see the schedule!)
Taking place over 22-24 May, our three day virtual convention includes a variety of events, all streamed live for your enjoyment!
The first event is our opening ceremony at 1400 on the Friday!
We're also preparing our virtual dealers den, which we'll publish live when the events begin!
You'll be able to access the event, through links we'll share on the day.
We know it's no substitute for the real thing, but we'll still make the best of it, together! :)
We're now able to share with you all the schedule for our virtual ConFuzzled event, live here: https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/ (scroll to see the schedule!)
Taking place over 22-24 May, our three day virtual convention includes a variety of events, all streamed live for your enjoyment!
The first event is our opening ceremony at 1400 on the Friday!
We're also preparing our virtual dealers den, which we'll publish live when the events begin!
You'll be able to access the event, through links we'll share on the day.
We know it's no substitute for the real thing, but we'll still make the best of it, together! :)
2020.confuzzled.org.uk
ConFuzzled 2020
Thanks for coming! This wasn't the con we were expecting to put on this year, but we hope you enjoyed the show! 29 hours of content available now on CFz TV 6,500 unique viewers 20,000 page views on the virtual Dealers' Den A huge thanks to everyone who chose…
Quick reminder - our refund application form will remain up until 22nd May (this Friday), 11:45PM.
If you've not completed your refund application yet, please locate your email (check junk mail!) and click the button to be taken to the form.
If you have any questions, please contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk.
The refund processing stage will begin next, and may take some time to complete. We have no estimate as to how long this will take, but we'll do our best to keep you updated on progress.
Many thanks.
If you've not completed your refund application yet, please locate your email (check junk mail!) and click the button to be taken to the form.
If you have any questions, please contact refunds@confuzzled.org.uk.
The refund processing stage will begin next, and may take some time to complete. We have no estimate as to how long this will take, but we'll do our best to keep you updated on progress.
Many thanks.
Fancy a bit of .. early arrival? Our discord server for the virtual convention is now open: https://discord.gg/ppC8aNk
We've even got bar-chat (sorry, we can't serve any drinks to you!). Come say hi!
We've even got bar-chat (sorry, we can't serve any drinks to you!). Come say hi!
Discord
Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities
Discord is the easiest way to communicate over voice, video, and text. Chat, hang out, and stay close with your friends and communities.
REFUND REMINDER: The refund form will close tomorrow (Friday 22nd May) at 1145PM (UK Time). Please locate your refund application email, and click the button to complete the form if you have not already done so.
CFz VIRTUAL CONVENTION!
+LIVE STREAM (1400hrs today!): https://www.twitch.tv/cfztvlive
+DEN (open NOW): https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/dealers-den/
+DISCORD (open NOW): https://discord.gg/ppC8aNk
+LIVE STREAM (1400hrs today!): https://www.twitch.tv/cfztvlive
+DEN (open NOW): https://2020.confuzzled.org.uk/dealers-den/
+DISCORD (open NOW): https://discord.gg/ppC8aNk
Twitch
CFzTVLive - Twitch
This is a copy of the official live feed on our Website: https://confuzzled.tv
Want to take part in our pub quiz (Saturday, 2100)?
All you need is a team of four (including team captain)! Just fill out the form here to submit your team: https://forms.gle/eMPf6cVDbuhEYCEs9
(Only the team captain need fill out the form).
All you need is a team of four (including team captain)! Just fill out the form here to submit your team: https://forms.gle/eMPf6cVDbuhEYCEs9
(Only the team captain need fill out the form).
and we are LIVE with our opening ceremony! https://www.twitch.tv/cfztvlive
Twitch
CFzTVLive - Twitch
This is a copy of the official live feed on our Website: https://confuzzled.tv