THE annual plant sale and flower show in Musselburgh has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Eve Dickinson, president of Musselburgh Horticultural Society, said the decision was “disappointing” but added: “The committee felt that many members and exhibitors would feel uncertain about attending what is a very social and popular event. “Our staging the flower show requires months of planning, preparation and a considerable early commitment to financial outlays. A decision had to be made. “We had concerns regarding people returning from holidays abroad, children returning to the classroom 10 days before the flower show and the possibility of Covid-19 mutations. Our flower show depends on the safety and willingness of our committee and volunteers.”