It was the 2023 RAF Shawbury Charity 10km Road Race today.

Wave (and Rotor) all around and much for our youngsters to take in as the rapidly closing gaps did provide some challenges. Full marks to the tuggies who persevered in a difficult environment.

The low cloud in the morning will break leaving some brighter spells into the afternoon but always with a risk of a light shower at any time. Given the upper wind strength and direction we are likely to see Wave set up over the area.

Highlight of the day, Harry sent solo today by Alan.

Cloudy with sunny spells and mostly dry perhaps with the risk of the odd spot of drizzle.

There was not much relief from the heavy overcast skies, just a brief glimmer of sun late in the day could do little to overcome an icy blast from the west accompanied by the odd light shower bustling through.

Cloudy and mild in the predominantly WSW wind with max temp c9C

Cloudy with sunny spells with a risk of the odd light shower .

Many gliders show a large trigraph or competition number on the fin.

With a very full flying list we were thankful for cake, and plenty of the latter kindly provided by Sophie.

Cold and frosty at first and then a dry but cloudy day with brief sunny periods later. Feeling cold.

A cracking day out that defied the X-Section. The strong winds died down, the cloud cover broke up and, although it was cold, the sun shone; it did wonders for morale.

A slow moving occluded front will pass through. In the initially strong W wind the wind chill factor will make it feel like 1-2°C.

Maximising flying time in between forecast heavy showers was always going to be a challenge but we did make the most of what day there was to enjoy.

Blustery showers some locally heavy. A mix of sunshine and showers will continue through the day.

A cracking first day’s flying in 2023 and may there be many more.

Any cloud will clear quickly to leave blue skies and light WSW winds.

With just 4 launches it was a disappointing day for those who turned up hoping to fly despite the forecast.