We were pleased with our performance in the Southern League, coming second to Lasham. Recent achievements include a Silver C for Josie Butcher, Silver distance for John Hanwell and a five-hours for Brian Payne. Ian Collingwood has gone solo and Phil Gaisford came third in the Lasham Regionals, flying the club’s Astir. Our barbecue and second open day, both in August, were very successful due to a great effort by the organisers. We were shocked and saddened by Don Sharpe’s field landing accident; an unfortunate end to a skilfully flown 300km. He is recovering in the Sturges Ward of the Nuffield Hospital, Oxford.
