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Beta testers, Thanks for your comments

 

Thanks all for your assistance I think the beta test has proven the principal, but one thing not yet tested is what happens once you unsubscribe. I'll send out a few more messages over the next couple of days, so please let me know that you've unsubscribed, then I'll send another message to prove you don't receive it!

Once Jo is back from his vacation, We'll add the feature to the official B&YVRT blog.

Thanks for your assistance,

Martyn

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