Newsletters
- 2022
- 2021
March 2022 Newsletter
New Member
A big welcome to Tim Norton. (Yes its Sir Bobs son!) His Riot is trimmed out and ready to go. We just need the wind to drop a little. Be sure to say Hi when you see him.
Kevin Walker
As you have probably heard, Kevin passed away on 17th February. We are still reeling from this at the moment, but his family have been in touch and asked if we could post any photos, songs or memories of Kevin on https://kevin-walker.muchloved.com
It would be great for the family if we could post pictures / memories of Kevin showing what he meant to the club.
You can share anything privately with the family at kwskodaman_memories@outlook.com
There is a fundraising page also and any donations are being split between Hearing Dogs for The Deaf and the Samaritans.
Kevins funeral / celebration will be on 23rd March 2022 at 11:30 am Wordsley Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
High Street
Wordsley
West Midlands
DY8 5RU
Many of us have voiced how Kevin has been instrumental in getting into the hobby.
When I joined the club back in 2002, Kevin was the only person doing any training to speak of. Back then we used the “snatch method”. Just like it sounds, Kevin would get the plane flying straight and level, and then hand me the transmitter. When it all started to go wrong I would “calmly” hand the transmitter back to Kevin, (plane in a dive and 10ft off the deck), for Kevin to get flying again. The man had ice water in his veins. I will forever be grateful for his patience, instruction and friendship in the past 20 years. He has literally taught me everything I know about model flying. A man who just loved to impart his knowledge and love of the hobby. A true inspiration. Thank you for it all Kevin.
Curry Night.
Don’t forget that Wednesday night is Curry Night at the Shimla Peppers,
If you don't like Curries then they do serve English food so don't let it
stop you.
Don't forget to bring your own drinks!!
You can park in 'St John Street' car park (used to be called 'Hanover St'
car park) where Waitrose is for FREE from 19:00. This is at the end of the
Kidderminster road and is about 50 yards away from the restaurant.
1 George St, Bromsgrove B61 7EE.
Just park on Waitrose car park and walk through the passage at the back of the car park and turn left. Follow the buildings riund to the left and you will get to the Shimla Peppers.
Please let Richard Wood know by Whatsapp, text or email 9richwood@gmail.com
if you want to come along, if you haven’t done so already, so that he can let them know how many to expect.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Shimla+Peppers/@52.3330374,-2.0641875,17
z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2dae18d58b054644!8m2!3d52.3333914!4d-2.0628249
Working Party
If you can make it up to the patch on Saturday 9th March, we are just re-arranging any stray slabs by the car park and laying some slabs down for the mower to live on when the weather improves.
We will meet at about 10.00am. Should only be a couple of hours, and you can always have a fly afterwards.
April Club Night
We are having a Simulator Night for Aprils club night. If you have or haven’t had a go with a simulator, it can be fun. Come along and try the other mode or some manoeuvres you would like to try at the patch. All this and beer too!
Fancy flying off/over a reservoir?
We've been approached by Barnt Green Fishing Club, who control the fisheries
at Bittell Reservoir near Barnt Green (Three Reservoirs), to see if we could
help them in frightening away Cormorant birds which are becoming an
increasing problem for them. They have tried various tactics with varying
degrees of success but would like us to try flying model aircraft off the
reservoir or use Multi-rotor copters to try and deter them. We are not sure
if this will be a one off exercise or a regular thing but if you are
interested then let Richard Wood know by Whatsapp, text or email
9richwood@gmail.com
We will try and arrange the initial visit on a weekend to maximise
attendance for those that may be working. So if you have a set of floats
for your model or a Mutli-rotor Copter with FPV, then give me a shout. Two
of the reservoirs are definitely big enough to fly from with a plane.
See you soon “Up the patch” or maybe “down the reservoir”…..
Alan Brown & The Committee
February 2022 Newsletter
New Members
We have 2 new members this month. Andy Freestone and Terry Davies. Many Happy Returns to you Terry, and welcome to you both.
Please be sure to give them the usual BMFC welcome when you see them at the patch.
“A" Test passes
We have had 2 “A" test passes this month. A very well done to Rob Pinches and Alex Brown. Now the real learning starts, but don’t forget we are still here to help out where and when we can.
New Year Meal at the Nailers Arms.
Our traditional cavery meal at the Nailors Arms went down very well with the members who went. Its always a good night, and nice to have a meal and a good chat with others, and even the seldom seen ‘other halves' had a great night.
Sun Visors
The idea may have started off as a bit of a joke, but when people are waiting to fly when one of our sun-visors is free, you know it’s a good idea. Richard has made up two such sun screens, and these can be stuck in the ground just in front of where you fly. I have used them myself and it’s a very simple and effective way of blocking the sun when its low in the winter. They are kept by the tree with the ammo box on if you are looking for them. Just stick then in the ground near the tree when you are done for the day.
Wind Sock Pole
Richard has been busy, and also made a new pole for the wind sock out of steel. This is also free standing and does not need the hole in the ground.
Fancy flying off/over a reservoir?
We've been approached by Barnt Green Fishing Club, who control the fisheries
at Bittell Reservoir near Barnt Green (Three Reservoirs), to see if we could
help them in frightening away Cormorant birds which are becoming an
increasing problem for them. They have tried various tactics with varying
degrees of success but would like us to try flying model aircraft off the
reservoir or use Multi-rotor copters to try and deter them. We are not sure
if this will be a one off exercise or a regular thing but if you are
interested then let Richard Wood know by Whatsapp, text or email
9richwood@gmail.com
We will try and arrange the initial visit on a weekend to maximise
attendance for those that may be working. So if you have a set of floats
for your model or a Mutli-rotor Copter with FPV, then give me a shout. Two
of the reservoirs are definitely big enough to fly from with a plane.
Curry Night Wednesday 9th March
It's time we had another Curry night. So the next one will be at the usual
place, Shimla Peppers, 1 George Street, Bromsgrove, B61 7EE, on Wednesday
9th March at 19:30. This is next to Waitrose in the centre of Bromsgrove.
If you don't like Curries then they do serve English food so don't let it
stop you.
You can park in 'St John Street' car park (used to be called 'Hanover St'
car park) where Waitrose is for FREE from 19:00. This is at the end of the
Kidderminster road and is about 50 yards away from the restaurant.
Don't forget to bring your own drinks.
Please let Richard Wood know by Whatsapp, text or email 9richwood@gmail.com
if you want to come along.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Shimla+Peppers/@52.3330374,-2.0641875,17
z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2dae18d58b054644!8m2!3d52.3333914!4d-2.0628249
Working Party
We will be getting a working party together to help lay slabs for parking and for the mower to live on , now that the better weather is coming.
Weather permitting we are going for Saturday 19th February at about 10.00am. Should only be a couple of hours, and you can always have a fly afterwards.
CAA registration becoming due
Most members will have seen an e-mail from the CAA or BMFA asking to renew your CAA registration. (Newer members may not have, as the registration lasts for 12 months from your first joining, so is dependant on when you first registered)
Its still £9 and your operator ID should be the same as last year.
To renew, just follow the link in the e-mail you were sent, and follow the instructions. (You only need the operator ID)
Do remember that you operator ID should be displayed on all your aircraft.
See you soon “Up the patch” or maybe “down the reservoir”…..
Alan Brown & The Committee
January 2022 Newsletter
Membership Numbers:
Good news:- We start 2022 with 56 Members
New Year Meal at the Nailers Arms.
On meet at 7:00pm to eat at 7:30pm , Wednesday 12th January 2022, we will be having our traditional cavery meal at the Nailers Arms , 62 Doctors Hill, Bromsgrove B61 9JE.
Its always a very good evening, and we will be voting to see who receives the trophies this year… (Can last years recipients please return their trophies to a member of the committee please)
At last count we had 24 members attending. If anyone else is interested in attending, please let me know ASAP, as we need to let the Nailors Arms know what numbers to seat.
(You will have to pay on the evening)
Alan:- Phone 07875 866535 email earthtoalan@hotmail.co.uk
CAA Fees
Due to CAA fees running for 12 months from whenever you first registered, you will need to renew your membership individually. You will get an e-mail from them reminding you when the time comes. (We as a club do not get any reminders for you, so it would be a nightmare)
Winter Parking
Crossing onto the grass parking on the right of the track is a NO GO now due to the rain.
The grass itself is now too wet.. We do have the slabs to the left and the whole path to play with, (As the cows have gone until spring), so still plenty of parking.
NB the slabs to the left have the green sticks in the centre to mark the actual parking spots.
So the green stick should be centre of your car bonnet as you pull on. It helps to ensure your wheels are on the slabs when parking.
Any Rubble?
If anyone has any Bricks or general hardcore, or knows where we might be able to source some locally, please let us know. (but not tiles as they break and have sharp edges that puncture tyres)
Stuart Worrall noticed some work going on at a local bungalow, and we were able to get quite a haul of half bricks etc to help fill pot holes etc.
Curry Evening
We will be looking to organise another oriental outing in February. Keep an eye on whatsapp and email nearer the time.
All Day Flys
We have pencilled in dates for the All Day Flys. (We do tend to wait for the silage to be cut however, so there may be some slight variation)…
21st May 2022
23rd July 2022
17th September 2022
Hope to see you at 7.00pm for 7:30 on 12th January meal at the Nailers Arms, Doctors Hill, B61 9JE
See you soon “Up the patch” …..
Alan Brown & The Committee
December 2021 Newsletter
Next Years Fees:
Bromsgrove Model Flying Club Fees.. (BMFA is Extra and mentioned below)
New Members £70 + one off £25 joining fee (Total £95)
Existing Members (BEFORE 31.12.2021) £70
N.B.The price goes up to £80 for late payers after 31.12.2021 - please pay promptly
NB Please remember to add £5 if you would like to attend the subsidised January meal at the Nailers Arms on 12th December 2021.. Its always a good evening. (Subsidised £5 for members and £10 for non-members)
2022 Membership fees (renewals will be available from 1st December 2021)
Senior £40.00
Junior £18.00
Family Partner £27.00
Family Junior £14.00
Please note that due to a price increase from the supplier, the optional plastic membership and rewards card will be £4.50 for 2022.
Example... Existing Snr member rejoining BMFC and BMFA before 31.12.2020 = £110.00 (or £115.00 if you are coming to the January meal)
As last year can you please pay fees by bank transfer, if at all possible. (Its Contact free!)
Account Name: Bromsgrove Flying Club
Bank: HSBC, Bromsgrove
Sort Code: 40-15-07
Account Number: 91059327
Payment reference: Please include your name
If you could also e-mail Hugh to let him know you have paid, at hugh.revill@hotmail.co.uk
Or (if you must) hand delivered or through the post, sent to:
Hugh Revill ,
14 Green Bower Drive,
Bromsgrove,
B61 0UN
I am pleased to say that they were all prepared to stand again this year, so my thanks for this year in advance.
New Year Meal at the Nailers Arms.
On Wednesday 12th January 2022, we will be having our traditional cavery meal at the Nailors Arms , 62 Doctors Hill, Bromsgrove B61 9JE.
Its always a very good evening, and we will be voting to see who receives the trophies this year… (Can last years recipients please return their trophies to a member of the committee please)
For members the cost for a carvery meal will be £5 and for non-members (Wives , Girlfriends or both..) £10.
You can have a sweet but this will be down to individual members to purchase the sweet of your choice.
If you are going to attend the January meal, please let Alan Brown know via e-mail or text.
We will need to give the Nailors an idea of the numbers attending.
Please let me know you are going…
Alan:- Phone 07875 866535 email earthtoalan@hotmail.co.uk
As usual you can add the cost of the meal to the fees paid in December.
CAA Fees
Due to CAA fees running for 12 months from whenever you first registered, you will need to renew your membership individually. You will get an e-mail from them reminding you when the time comes. (We as a club do not get any reminders for you, so it would be a nightmare)
New Committee
My thanks to all of last years committee for the hard work and planning that kept us all flying, cut the grass, looked for and at equipment, and gave us 3 fantastic BBQ’s. These things do not just happen, and this is a big part of what makes our club so very good.
Winter Parking
Crossing onto the grass parking on the right of the track is getting quite boggy now.
A few slabs have been dropped down to help, but if there has been a lot of rain, please use the slabs on the left. We do not want to chew the grass up.
We can of course park by the gate if parking is short. Just leave room for people to get by.
Electric Fence
The cows have now gone from the field until April / May next year, so the electric fence has been removed for the winter.
Working Party
We will be looking to get a working party together to move some slabs about for parking cars and the mower, and add some rubble around the track. (We have already had one visit with a trailer full of half bricks)
We will put a date out on WhatsApp.
If you have any rubble or slabs to get rid of, then please bring them upto the patch. (No broken tiles please as they are sharp and can puncture tyres)
Hope to see you on 12th January meal at the Nailers Arms, Doctors Hill, B61 9JE
See you soon “Up the patch” …..
Alan Brown & The Committee
November 2021 Newsletter
Next Years Fees:
A couple of months ago, we voted as a club to purchase ride on mower, and keep any BMFC fee increases to a minimum. As discussed at the proposal, the BMFC club fees for next year will be £70 for the year.
The BMFA fees will probably be the same (£38/pa) or a couple of pounds more for this year, but we are waiting to see what is voted through at their AGM on 20th November.
Don’t forget to go on-line to renew your CAA membership. (Was £9 last year) You should get a reminder e-mail from them or the BMFA.
We will let you know what the total fees due as soon as we know, along with the usual payment details.
AGM
We will be holding the AGM at The Bowling Green on 1st December. We are looking to supply a ham or cheese roll and chips on the night for those who can make it.
If you are going to attend can you could please text Richard with your Name and your preference of Cheese or Ham please. (Richard 07917 232673)
There will be the reports and election of new committee members etc.
If you have any points you would like to discuss at the meeting. Please let Ricardo or any member of the committee know and we will add them to the agenda.
New Year Meal.
On Wednesday 12th January 2022, we will be having our traditional cavery meal at the Nailors Arms , Doctors Hill.
For members the cost for a carvery meal will be £5 and for non-members £10. (Carvery only)
You can have a sweet but this will be down to individual members to purchase the sweet of your choice.
If you are going to attend the winter meal, please let Alan Brown know via e-mail or text.
We will need to give the Nailors an idea of the numbers attending.
Alan Phone 07875 866535 email earthtoalan@hotmail.co.uk
As usual you can add the cost of the meal to the fees paid in December.
Curry Night at the Shimla Peppers , Bromsgrove
Just a reminder… Wednesday 17th November at 7:00pm.
Have you booked with Richard? It’s a good evening with great food.
For those who have not been before…
Shimla Peppers is in Bromsgrove centre. Parking is on Morrisons car park and is free after 7:00pm.
You then walk through the ally way at the back left of the car park, and follow the buildings to the left and left at the end of the block.
The food is very good, order what you like and we split the bill. Cost is (was) about £16 per head with a tip left. You will not leave hungry!
Bring your own favourite tipple as they only serve soft drinks.
Club night (AGM + cheese/ham cob + chips) will be on Wednesday 1st December:
See you soon “Up the patch” …..
Alan Brown & The Committee
October 2021 Newsletter
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August 2021 Newsletter
New Members:
We have no less than 5 new members to Welcome this month..
Graham Campbell , Rob Pinches , Phil Williams , Richard Giles and Tim Walsh.
Be sure to say Hi when you see them up at the patch, and give them the usual Bromsgrove welcome.
An Extra General Meeting is to be held via ZOOM at 8:00pm on Wednesday 15th September to discuss mowing options:
It is to discuss with you all a couple of options for the long term mowing the strip…
We will need your input to discuss and decide which of the options the membership want to employ.
We hope you can join us on the night. It should not be too long a meeting.
An email with the Zoom meeting link will be sent out with a reminder nearer the time…
All Day Fly Number 2.
What a fantastic days flying. We were very lucky and dodged all the rain. Although we did see quite a few heavy showers passing through to the south of us…
A BIG THANKYOU to all those that make the day run so well and keep us so well fed.
A special mention to Stewart Worrall’s and Keith Ward’s other halves who made cakes for us.
I’m not sure about anyone else but I had a fab days flying and didn’t want very much in the way of tea when I got home!
Don’t forget to go and look at the photographs of the day on the web site… click the link below and head to the gallery..
www.bromsgrovemodelflyingclub.org.uk
No move Track and Trace after 16th August:-
With the end of restrictions on August 16th we will no longer be required to fill in the track and trace details on the WhatsApp group.
Club night as usual on Wednesday 1st September:
We had a decent number of members turn up at The Bowling Green pub for the August meeting. (Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4BH) The beer is great and the food is just as tasty, Annnnd we are indoors now. Come on down and have a pint and a chin wag ..
Happy and Safe Flying.. See you soon “Up the patch”…..
Alan Brown & The Committee
July 2021 Newsletter
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May 2021 Newsletter
All Day Fly Number #1:
As COVID rules are relaxing, we can at last put on a BBQ and all day fly. To ensure that the silage has been taken, and that we miss bank holidays, ..the date is set for 5th June.
We will postpone by 1 week if the weather does not play ball. The usual GO / NO GO decision will be made on the Friday before and an email / text will be sent out.
Field Parking:-
The parking is working very well and we have had some very good turn outs with 20+ cars parked with plenty of room to spare.
Electric Fence:-
As you are probably aware the cows are now out in the parking field and the electric fence is in place.
There are insulated handles for removing / reconnecting the wires.
As soon as the wires are separated the handles and wire are no longer live.
When re-connecting the hooks MUST be attached to the wires , NOT the plastic insulators.
It is a public footpath of course, and as such the public will also have to pass through the fence.
This is perfectly legal, as long as signs are displayed. We should however try and ensure that the fence is put back and working properly if we are around, and when we leave.
Mowing:-
The mowing team have got the field into great flying condition. (Well done lads)
We have taken the decision to try and continue doing our own mowing for now, and anyone who fancies a bit of healthy exercise and would like to help, can join the mowing What Sapp group. We do have a couple of mowers, but any additional ones would help speed up the process.
CAA and Operator-ID’s
I would like to remind everyone that to fly “Legally" all members must have and display a CAA Operator ID on all of their flying models. Below is a quote from Andy Symons of the BMFA.
“From an insurance perspective, cover can only be fully assured for ‘lawful activities’ and if a member does not comply (if required by law) then they will be operating unlawfully, and their insurance cover could be in question in the event of a claim. Your code of flying states ‘It is a club requirement that you are registered with the CAA for DMARES (Drone, Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme).’ In my view any member knowingly operating unlawfully is in breach of your club requirements, setting himself outside the insurance and is committing at the very least misconduct and potentially gross misconduct and something that the club should use its disciplinary procedures to deal with. “
Below is Clause 11 from the Bromsgrove Flying Club Constitution..
All members are expected to co-operate in the smooth running of the Club and to fully comply with the Club Code of Flying. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the Club which may lead to dismissal.
PLEASE ensure that you have renewed with the CAA and that you display your CAA Number on your flying aircraft.. Stay legal... We will be checking.
Noise and Flying:
Please ensure that your planes are in good condition, and if they sound noisy, please don’t fly them.
We do not want to hear about noisy planes from our neighbours.
Do not stray too far away. No more than the 3rd hedge, in front of the flight line.
No more Bubbles or Pods!
From May 17th we just need a Who, date and times for the track and trace group. We don’t need your bubble or pod.
The Task Force
The task force is busy following up some hot leads, and we hope to have some news soon..
See you at the ADF.. We are long overdue a burger and fly..
Alan Brown & The Committee
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January 2021 Newsletter
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