Good morning, Following reports on the difficulty of using the Rushwick site David Evans, Bryan Howes and myself visited the site today and were later joined by our landlord, Matt Richardson. Most will be aware that due to an invasion of ‘river grass’ the field had become difficult to use and last September. Matt decidedContinue reading “Rushwick Update”
Category Archives: Field Updates
Flying on Sunday 6th June
Good morning, I hope you’re all enjoying the sudden change of weather over the past week! A couple of updates on the flying fields for this Sunday for you this morning… Hanbury Hanbury will be closed to members on Sunday 6th June 2021, due to a pre-arranged UKCAA event happening. As we are having to limitContinue reading “Flying on Sunday 6th June”
Booking Services have reopened!
Good Evening Everyone! After now having confirmation from the Government that the 29th March is definitely going ahead, I am happy to be able to reopen the booking system as of 5pm tonight! The rules are similar to before, but for a refresher they are: Rule of 6 – no more than 6 per sessionContinue reading “Booking Services have reopened!”
March Chairman Update
Hello everyone, I expect you are feeling as I do… beginning to get a sense of optimism about the prospect of going flying soon. The committee are in countdown mode as we approach March 29th. We have been speaking to our landlords this last week. They are looking forward to seeing us again. Committee membersContinue reading “March Chairman Update”
Booking System and IT Support
Good Afternoon Everyone, We are hoping the Government will still allow us to begin flying again on March 29th. In preparation for this, we have implemented a new outlook on the booking rules to make sure fairness is key. We were concerned after such a long lockdown, and winter months, there may be a bitContinue reading “Booking System and IT Support”
Government Announcement 22nd Feb
Hi Everyone, As you probably all saw, tonight we had a lockdown update from the Government and an exit strategy back to a normal life. Sadly, whilst it was what we expected, the fields will be remaining closed for the foreseeable. One glimmer of hope, however, lies within the Prime Minister’s steps towards a normalContinue reading “Government Announcement 22nd Feb”
WMAC & Tier 3
Good afternoon all, and a Happy New Year! Hopefully in 2021, vaccines will mean a gradual relaxation of the rules, and a return to normality. Club outdoor events, social evenings and an EGM/AGM will once again finally be possible! I have had a few emails asking about the status of the club now we haveContinue reading “WMAC & Tier 3”
December 2020 Newsletter
Hello everyone, Trust you all keeping well and safe, Just one or two bits of info to keep you informed. First concerns parking at Hanbury over the Winter. David the landlord has very kindly agreed to us parking inside one of his barns. It is the GREEN barn on the left as you enter theContinue reading “December 2020 Newsletter”
Club Notices
A message from the Chairman: Pleased to advise you that flying at our sites can re start on Wednesday December 2nd as per government guidelines. Here in Worcestershire we are Tier 2 – rule of 6 people meeting outside. Sam Booton will re open the flying booking facility on the club website. Booking is mandatory atContinue reading “Club Notices”
Fields are closed during Government Lockdown
Hello everyone. Following the statement put out yesterday by the Government advising the nation that we are going into lockdown on Thursday November 5th the committee wish to make the flying club’s position clear. We have no choice but to close down our flying facilities with effect from and including Thursday November 5th. We regret havingContinue reading “Fields are closed during Government Lockdown”