Meet Entry Form and Info
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Midsummer Madness Meet Click for Meet Info...
25/06/2021 - 27/06/2021
Your details...
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*Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Address:
Postcode:
Mobile: Telephone (home):
*Email: NWBAC Member? Yes No
Entry Fee

Balloon Entry Fee : NWBAC Members - £0, Non-Members £15

Special! - Non-Members Balloon Entry fee now includes Club Membership until May 31st next year!

Yes - for non-members this year - pay the Entry Fee for the Meet and you will become a NWBAC Member for the whole year - right up to the subscription renewal date of May 31st in the next year!

NWBAC Membership includes:–

  • Free entry to all NWBAC Balloon Meets for the whole year
  • Subsidised gas at NWBAC balloon meets*
  • Subsidised camping at NWBAC balloon meets*
  • Subsidised social events at Member rates*
  • Full social, flying and training programmes
  • The company of delightful people!
* Conditions may apply

As your entry is a little late, please check with the Meet Director that your entry has been received. Thank you.
Team Members...
(if you need to add more names, please enter again with min. details and the extra names)
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Balloon Entry Fee:
NWBAC Members - £0.00. Non-Members - £15.00 (includes Club Membership).
Balloon details...
Reg no(s).:
Manufacturer(s):
Size/type:
Pilot's Licence No.:
Insurance company:
Pilot Declaration - I confirm that all paperwork including, but not limited to, insurance; certificate of airworthiness; CAA licence; medical; in respect of the balloon & pilot(s) named above are valid and that the above balloon and associated equipment are properly maintained and updated for the purpose of flying and/or tethering at this event. (Please ensure all relevant documents are available at the meet for inspection). I have read 'British Balloon and Airship Club -­- Code of Conduct for Farmers and Pilots (April 2009)' and agree to abide by this during the event. I agree to pay all charges for gas cylinders both used and part used.
Camping, per unit per night. Members: £ 10.00  Non-members: £ 10.00
(If you enter a balloon, you will become a member on paying the entry fee and that is why the camping fees are shown at the Members rate, even though the 'NWBAC Member' button above shows 'No'.)
No. of Tent-nights:
Caravan-nights:
Motorhome-nights: - giving total camping fees of £
I agree to adhere to the rules & regulations of the campsite and to keep any dog tethered whilst on the camping field. I will report any damage to the meet organiser.
Grand totals :   + Camping Fees = £ **
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*Payment method: Cheque Online
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Meet Info...
Flying maps: 85 86 90 91
Directions/Address: Mains Farm, Kirkoswald, Penrith Cumbria CA10 1DH
t: 01768 898342

Map Ref: NY 563 398

http://www.edenvalleycaravansite.co.uk/
e: pickthalls@themains-kirkoswald.co.uk

Google Maps pin here

w3w.co/group.kicks.installs

Directions to Mains Farm Caravan Site from the M6:–
Leave the M6 at J41 – going East on the B3505, at the roundabout take the A6 North towards Carlisle - In Plumpton turn Right for Lazonby and Kirkoswald - B6413, through Lazonby and over the Eden Bridge – Take the first Right signed Glassonby. Do NOT go left into the village of Kirkoswald. Mains Farm is on the Right - just under 1 mile from this junction. The rally field entrance is 100 mts past the farm on the right. If you have booked into the “Riverside” for electric, or rented a Pod, pull into the Farm.
Flying info: Booking is not essential if you are just camping but if you let Derek Grimshaw know you will be put on a messaging list.

Met briefings will be available but all flying is at Pilot's discretion.

Briefings:– 05:00 (04:40 Sunday) / 18:00 hrs

Sunrise/set:– 04:38 / 10:04 Friday 25th

Radio frequency: 122.480
Re-fuelling: Come with as many tanks as you can - no propane will be provided.
Other notes:
Socials; Competitions; etc.		 Competition:– launch at daylight Sunday Morning, usual rules, the Balloon which flies furthest and returns to the launch field complete with equipment and crew by 08:30 hrs, (same day), is the winner.
Accommodation: Club camping on the rally field on Friday & Saturday will be at the club subsidized rate of £10.00 family unit, any additional nights will be at £15.00 (the actual cost charged us by Mains Farm)

And bookable directly with Robert & Julie at Mains Farm by phone or on their website:–
We have a very large field leading down to the River Eden, the site has good toilet facilities, with camping pods to hire, and on the “Riverside”, 36 caravan pitches with electric hook-ups @ £22.00/unit/night, and 12 tent pitches with electric hook-ups @ £28.00/unit/night (first come first served).
Pods are £40.00 per night and sleep 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 children

Contact: Derek Grimshaw
Phone:
Mobile: 0777 574 3393
Email: derekg@hot-air-balloons.co.uk
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