Author Archives: Colin-Cowplain

COVID-19 UPDATE – 11th May

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

The BMFA have updated their guidance for model flying following the Government’s relaxation of their “stay at home” rules.  You can read the update here: https://bmfa.org/News/News-Page/ArticleID/2653/FURTHER-IMPORTANT-UPDATE-PLEASE-READ-COVID-19-AND-A-RETURN-TO-THE-SKIES, which is based on: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing. The Patch grass is quite long and this will prevent most … Continue reading →

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Patch News – April 2020

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

As April has been the first full month of lockdown with no flying at all this Patch News will be concentrating on how we’ve all been keeping busy. However, the patch hasn’t been totally forgotten and some members have been … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update and other news from the BMFA

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

Dear BMFA Member We hope this email finds you well. Unfortunately, the Government extended the current lockdown restrictions for a further 3 weeks at least from 16/4/2020. This is very frustrating especially as the weather has been excellent recently. However, … Continue reading →

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Patch News – March 2020

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

This is going to be a really tough Patch News to write. I have, perhaps surprisingly, loads of information and photos but the terrible state of the world being ravaged by Covid-19 has now brought everything to a screeching halt … Continue reading →

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ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic all meetings have been cancelled until further notice. Stay at home, stay safe.

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Next meeting Thurs 19th March – CANCELLED

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

Following a discussion with the committee Chairman John Wheeley has decided to cancel all future meetings until further notice. This is in line with the latest Government advice and is the only sensible thing to do at the moment. John … Continue reading →

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Patch News – February 2020

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

As anyone living in the UK will know the February weather was nothing short of atrocious, we had storm after storm after storm. Some of the more hardy PAM members managed a few flights early in the month but that … Continue reading →

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Next meeting March 5th Feb – Social meeting at Seven Stars Stroud

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

This week it’s Social Meeting time again. The next Social Meeting will be on Thursday 5th March. As before it will be held at the Seven Stars in Stroud GU32 3PG and will be from around 8pm onward. As an … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 20th Feb – Buriton Village Hall 8pm

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20th February and it’s an Official meeting so will take place at Buriton Village Hall starting at 8pm. This will be the first meeting run by our new Chairman John Wheeley and … Continue reading →

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Next meeting Thurs 6th Feb – Social meeting at Seven Stars Stroud

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Colin-Cowplain

This week it’s Social Meeting time again. The next Social Meeting will be on Thursday 6th February. As before it will be held at the Seven Stars in Stroud GU32 3PG and will be from around 8pm onward. So no … Continue reading →

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