I am glad I found you all again, was getting a little scared when the previous forum went down. Here's an update of where we are with the visa regulations.
I have got a company called Belarus Travel Service to book me a hotel in Minsk for 19-22 November. I need to sort out payment so I can get an invitation. Does anyone know Belarus Travel Service (
www.hotelsbelarus.com/) - are they a good company?
Once I get the invitation, I will book flights and travel to London (hopefully on Thursday) to get the visas. Things are a bit tight but I am hoping everything will be sorted out so we can still come. I'll keep you informed ^^