Note:– if the overhead height barrier is shut on arrival, please pull over in the car park area, rather than in front of the barrier, to avoid blocking access to/from the caravan park for other vehicles.
Flying info:
Agenda for the weekend:
Friday 26th May 2023 – Arrival from 13.00 First briefing 18.30hrs
Saturday 27th May 2023 – Flight am/pm
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Flight am/pm
Monday 29th May 2023 - Flight am
There is an option to stay on Monday night and fly on Tuesday morning.
Briefings: will be held at the camp site 05.45hrs and 18.30hrs, subject to change.
If a briefing is cancelled and for other pertinent information, it will be announced on the Whatsapp Group created from the mobile numbers from your entry form.
Please ensure John Russon has all necessary mobile phone numbers of those who wish to be included in the Whatsapp Group.
Balloon radio frequency 122.480
Sunrise/set times Approx: Fri 26th - 04:57/21:18 hrs
Re-fuelling:
We will look for local suppliers that supply propane and enquire about a local depot in Northwich, however, please bring as many gas cylinders as you can and we will look to share to benefit as many as possible.
Other notes:
Socials; Competitions; etc.
Landowners:–
A 'thank you' bottle for farmers, labelled with your details. A label design has been formulated and can be found on the Documents page in the Members' Area of the website - please print and bring some with you.
NB: Landing details will still be required for Admin and H&S reasons to be communicated using WhatsApp and text messaging.
Accommodation:
Camping is on-site
Please contact John Russon or Derek Grimshaw on arrival.
Prices: as on the entry form.
Toilets and showers (coin operated) are behind the pub. Half of the field has been allocated to us. Please pitch along the hedge line facing you as you enter the field after passing the pub on your right, then a right turn towards the rally field.