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Meet Info... |
Flying maps: |
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Directions/Address: |
Black Beck Farm, Bouth, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 8JJ
***Note: the meet is at Black Beck Farm not Black Beck Caravan Park***
Book camping directly with:
Neil Stott and Ann Buchanan
01229 861284 yewbarrowview@yahoo.co.uk
Mention that you're with the balloon meet. (See pricing details below).
(OS Landranger map 97) SD333859
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Launch field - With farmhouse ahead turn right downhill and then first left and field accessed via track past the barn
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Flying info: |
Pilot Registration
At briefing times (see below) at the top of the launch site.
First briefing Friday Evening 25.08.23 Last briefing Monday morning 28.08.23
Briefing Times:
Mornings (Sat.Sun.Mon): 06.00 BST.
Evenings (Fri.Sat.Sun): 17.00 BST.
Any changes to the briefing times/launching location will be notified at briefings or by WhatsApp to the number given on the booking form. Please let Nichola know of anyone who needs to be added to the WhatsApp group.
Briefings for each slot must be attended by the balloon Pilot or PUT prior to flying.
Launch site will be from the traditional meet field, and trailers can be stored at the top of this field earliest access will be 12 noon on Fri 25th August
Sunrise/set: 6:06 / 20:20 BST Friday 25th
Radio frequency: 122.480
Safety Officer: Ann Rich - 07867 834105 |
Re-fuelling: |
***Please arrive with enough gas for your first flight***
Gas available in 47kg cylinders: price tbc at meet.
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Other notes:
Socials; Competitions; etc. |
Landowners:
The following system is in place for NWBAC meets.
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 after each landing
Social
Nearby Pubs - recommend pre-booking for meals.
White Hart Inn, Bouth,UlverstonLA12 8JB 01229 861229 www.whitehart-Iakedistrict.co.uk
The Rusland Pool Hotel, Haverthwaite,LA12 8AA 01229 861384
Manor House, Oxen Park,Ulverston LAl 8HG 01229 861345 open 18-Mid M-F 12-MID SaSu
Anglers Arms,Old Barrow Road, Haverthwaite,LA12 8AJ 015395 31216
The Royal Oak, Spark Bridge,Ulverston LA12 8BS
Ship Inn,Main Street,Greenodd,Ulverston,LA12 7QZ
The Farmers Arms, Lowick Green,Ulverston,LA12 7BA 01229584469
Good for Breakfasts:
Haverthwaite Railway Cafe, Lakeland Motor Museum |
Accommodation: |
Camping this year is on the overflow field of the main camp site and has to be booked and paid for direct to Black Beck Farm (details above).
Please enter your camping details on this entry form but book and pay directly to Black Beck Campsite. Don't pay camping to the Club and Treasurer Derek will refund to you the difference between the Club camping fee (£12.00) and the Black Beck Farm Camping fees, based on your entry form.
Black Beck Farm camping fees:-
Up to a 2 man Tent: £15.00 per night
3 man Tent and above / Motor Home / Caravan: £20.00 per night
There will be portaloos nearby as well as main campsite toilet and shower facilities plus water supplies, also nearby.
The site also offers static caravans and glamping please see their website for further details, and theres also Bouth Caravan Park plus other rental accommodation nearby search Bouth
A reminder that dogs are welcome to the meet but must be kept on a lead at all times on the camping/rally field and the main campsite and surrounding area this is a working farm and there are no exceptions. Please also clear up after your dog as required. |
Contact: |
Nichola Roskell |
Phone: |
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Mobile: |
07795 561840 |
Email: |
sec@nwbac.com |
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