Despite the weather we have had plenty of flying, although few cross-country days. We have had very enjoyable club expeditions to Shenington, Hus Bos, and Pocklington. Congratulations to Eileen Littler, Neal Morgan, Colin Whitaker and Richard Ryland  for going solo; Liz Whittaker for Silver Height; Emma Norris for 100k diploma; Croft Brown for Diamond Goal, and to George Wearing for coming second in the Northern Regionals.

We have introduced a ‘Quick-Start’ scheme for ab-initios, which gives small groups a burst of concentrated training.

We held a grand barbecue to celebrate our 50^th Anniversary in August, entertaining many former members. Thanks to Val Howells for composing ‘The Club Jubilee Song’ which was rendered by the BFGC Ladies Choral Group to an enthusiastic audience.