Spring Newsletter 2006

Dear Members,

March is already with us and the news from the patch is that most are suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) great weather for the ducks but not so pleasant for us model flying enthusiasts. Having said that the hard-core flyers have been making the most of what conditions we have had and quite a lot of flying has been done over the winter months.

The committee have had a couple of meetings since the AGM and have been busy with some outstanding jobs around the club. You may have noticed another sign that has been displayed on the patch. “ Winter Rules Apply” This helps keep the patch traffic down to a minimum over the winter months and will hopefully ensure an excellent surface for the summer. We have also managed to fill in some holes at the site entrance and track leading to the pits. This is a great improvement and helps keep some of the mud of your feet. Please respect the speed limit and those repairs should last until next winter.

In the next few months the committee should be rolling out a new club folder. This is a very attractive white A5 folder with club badge on the front and will contain lots of useful information. Every new member will be issued with one. It will contain the rules, training cards, contact numbers for instructors and model shops. This will also be available to existing members once we have enough to go round.

The forth-coming events are the first fly for fun day in May. This went down very well last year and hopefully should attract some new pilots. Please come along and watch the fun, as normal club flying will be going on too. The club BBQ is the next event to look out for. This is to be held in June and we have made arrangements for individual flushing toilet units with sinks to be on site. So bring the family and have a relaxing afternoon without worrying about how much to eat and drink. We will also have a very large selection of salads, cakes and lots of other mouth-watering food for members who dislike barbecued food.

Towards the end of the year we have another fun day planned and I have also been in contact with the White Horse Hotel to reserve a date for our Christmas function. Last year was my first Christmas dinner with the club and I thought it was a great evening. The food was good and waiter service was on hand for those less able. So if you are undecided about a night out at the White Horse give it a go you will not be disappointed.

That brings me to the end of your spring news and it's still snowing outside. If you would like to keep up to date with what's going on at the patch. Just send an e-mail to dixie.neildixon@btopenworld.com with keep me up to date in the subject box and I will forward all the latest news. The clubs at Catterick and Teesside always have a guest speaker and other evenings of interest that are open to all. Finally you may have noticed farm for sale boards along the main road to the site. Our landlord has decided to sell some land and Cockleberry house. He is not to sell Cowton Moor and will continue to be our landlord. 

Congratulations to Robert Morton on achieving his 'A' Licence.

Neil Dixon

Chairman