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Next meeting 7th September – Photography talk by JP Bland
On Thursday 7th September PAM member JP will be giving us a talk on photography. JP is a successful self-employed professional photographer and I can picture his talk developing into something flash and snappy as he slides from mugshots to pin-ups. So don’t let … Continue reading
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Patch News – August 2017
August saw the return of the bullocks, and happily, their departure as well. We had some pretty wet weather while they were in the field and they didn’t do the patch any favours but it’s nothing like as bad as … Continue reading
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Trial rule amendment for thermal soarers
It was decided at the club meeting on 24th August 2017 to make a trial change to the rule concerning the number of models allowed to fly at once. At present the rule allows 3 models to fly at once, … Continue reading
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THE CLUB BBQ THIS SUNDAY – 27th AUG
The weather is looking excellent this Sunday 27th August so the annual club barbecue is ON! It will be held at the flying field as in previous years and flying will continue while we barbecue. Start time for the bbq is … Continue reading
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Next meeting 24th Aug – Glider presentation by Mark Agate
At the meeting on Thursday 24th August our Chairman Mark Agate will give us a “glider oriented presentation” using some PowerPoint slides. With the current upsurge of interest on electric gliders within the club I’m sure it will go down well. … Continue reading
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Future meeting details
There are a few things planned for future meetings, other things will be added as time goes by. 7th Sept – A talk on photography by our very own professional photographer John-Paul Bland (JP) 5th October – Kung-Fu night! No, not … Continue reading
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Next meeting 10th Aug – Round The Pole Flying!
At the next club meeting, on Thursday 10th August, we will be flying the RTP (Round The Pole) planes that members have purchased recently. I think there are now 6 identical models to be flown, should be a lot of … Continue reading
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Patch News – July 2017
July was a typically British July, some glorious weather and some downright awful. Doreen and I were away camping for the first week of July when the weather was pretty much perfect. Coincidently at exactly the same time the bullocks were … Continue reading
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Skittles evening – Saturday 16th Sept at the Barley Mow Walderton
Andy Palmer has arranged another skittles evening at the Barley Mow Walderton on Saturday 16th September. We aim to start bowling at 7pm. Cost will be £11 per head, which includes skittles and a buffet typically consisting of: Vegetarian Quiche, Sliced … Continue reading
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Next meeting 27th July – TO BE HELD AT THE PATCH
The car parking area at the flying field is becoming overgrown, so the meeting next Thursday (27th), in a change from the normal club meeting at Buriton, we intend to meet at the patch for a spot of gardening. Bring any … Continue reading
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