Big congrats to Shawbury based MEF gliding scholarship student Charlie. After a check flight, Norm sent him solo.

The threat of rain was always in the air but despite leaden skies, thankfully it held off until 1425 when flying was scrubbed. However, we did achieve 21 launches and over 6hrs 30mins of flying time, a great effort on the day.

Rain until mid-afternoon and then a cross wind out of limits for the tug put paid to the day.

We are delighted to say that Colin is confirmed as our newest Full Cat. Super work and delighted that all your preparatory work paid off today.

Listening to the forecast, those who turned up today probably enjoyed the best conditions of the Bank Holiday weekend with 20 launches and over 12 hours of flying time.

It was only a few who had managed to wrangle a day pass on Bank Holiday Monday.

Congratulations to Shawbury based MEF gliding bursary student Kieran on being sent solo today by Will.

Overcast, a biting northerly wind and just time, as we watched the approaching rain, to get in one flight each.

All-in-all a great day out in conditions that were probably the best of the year thus far.

A day of mixed fortune, thermic activity for those who got away early enough, aerobatics training and a mix of heavy showers and strong winds later.