Hello all, Another update from the government and BMFA guidelines.Following the new government legislation of yesterday, the country has again been placed in National Lockdown, as you are no doubt aware.Outdoor sportsgrounds or sports facilities, which includes model flying club sites, have been added to the list of venues that must close. (see government/ BMFA website)Therefore, members… Read More »
Wishing everybody a safe and Merry Christmas, in these difficult and demanding times, and hopefully better times to look forward to in the New Year. Just a quick prompt, but hopefully everyone has received an email last week from the BMFA, reminding all members that with effect from 31st December, the CAA regulations adopted in 2019… Read More »
Hello members, After yesterdays Government announcement with reference to a second national “LOCK DOWN” and following the guidance of the BMFA and their advice on the matter, the committee has considered the position of the club and you the membership, and must advise that our only responsible course of action is to announce that the club is closed… Read More »
I’m not sure if everyone was made aware of this – membership renewal has been moved from 1st November to 1st February 2021. You need to make sure you’ve renewed your BMFA in good time (latest 1 week before); otherwise we will have to cancel your SWEF membership (& direct debit).You can of course re-apply… Read More »
Hello all, just a reminder that this weekend (Friday 16th – Sunday18th October) is our last scheduled “FEST” weekend for this year. The club is open to all members and family / friends. The forecast looks ok, so bring food and enjoy a BBQ too. The site is cleared for camping over the weekend, so feel… Read More »
Hi all – in keeping with Covid19 compliance, we have provided a tracking page for you to record your visits to the club & enable us to notify relevant people if anyone tells us they have been tested positive. We ask everyone to act responsibly and comply with this request, it only takes a few… Read More »
Our landlord Thomas Paton has asked members to refrain from flying past the “NO GO” area, which is to the boundary at the second gateway on our east perspective, as the runways are positioned. Our chairman Keith Walpole has been in touch with Thomas, and a map of our boundary is available in the club house… Read More »
Hello All, I hope you are coping with this crazy weather we’re having this month! Just a reminder that this bank holiday weekend see’s our 2nd SWEF fest of the season, starting on Friday evening and running over the weekend, with camping arrangements, night flying, BBQ and hopefully good flying weather too. All members welcome… Read More »
Hello all members, on behalf of the committee, I advise that the date for this years AGM is to be Sunday 6th September @ 14.00 hr at the club site. The date has been brought forward for this years meeting in the hope of better weather than later in the month, to allow the meeting to take… Read More »
Hello all, and I hope this finds you keeping well, and enjoying your opportunity to fly again! Just a reminder to you all, in case you don’t know, this coming weekend see’s the first of our club “fest” weekends down at the site, having had to cancel the first two due to lockdown. The weather forecast is… Read More »