A thank you to Ian Poisden-Watts and a request for help with field maintenance.
Since the field reopened, because he had some free time during the week Ian has been doing sterling work at the field with the clubs strimmer. If you have been at the field since it reopened, you can’t fail to have noticed that long grass around fences that can’t be reached with the mowers has […]
New Rules at Thurnham
Not something that will affect the club directly, but will impact some members, are the new signs and rules at Thurnham stating no drones or motor gliders. All powered gliders will need props removed to comply with the rules. It’s a shame, but it could have been a lot worse!
Field re-opening 29th March.
Following the BMFA update today (6th March) and barring any changes by uk.gov, the club field will be reopening for flying activities from March 29th. Camping will be allowed from April 12th and use the same booking systems as before the last lockdown: Anyone wishing to camp will need to contact the committee to book […]
Bickley MFC Field re-opening and changes to track and trace
In case you are not already aware, in line with governments latest rules for dealing with the Corona virus pandemic the field is open as from today. Please be aware of the guidance regarding travelling between tiers and that the field is in tier 3. Please note the following regarding Track and Trace at the […]
Field reopening 2nd December
Following Government and BMFA announcements, the field will be reopening for flying activities from next Wednesday (2nd) December. All previous controls, including track & trace (07984 374611) and social distancing remain in place and should be adhered to at all times. A copy of the current COVID guidelines is available from the website at: https://bickleymfc.org.kc-webdesign.co.uk.kc-webdesign.co.uk/back-in-the-air-additional-rules-for-the-field-during-covid-19-pandemic/
A message from our Chairman – 03/11/2020
Another lockdown will be with us commencing this Thursday for one month. (We hope).We have read the government’s rules and it is clear that social model flying and making unnecessary journeys will be prohibited. Our field will be locked down with no admission except for essential maintenance as of Thursday 5th until further notice and […]
Field will be closed this Friday, 9th October.
We have been advised that the machine used to clear the overhanging vegetation in the lane has now been repaired, so the lane and field will be closed this coming Friday (9th October) for cutting. Many thanks.
Mark Smith VC Talk postponed again.
Sadly, this event is now postponed until further notice.
Camping suspended again due to new gathering restrictions.
As you may be aware, further restrictions on gatherings have been announced from 14th September. For this reason, camping at the field is once again sadly suspended until further notice.
A message from your Chairman
September 2020 Who would have thought that 2020 would be so difficult and unusual when we were holding our AGM almost a year ago. Covid 19 has affected us all without exception, of course, some much more than others. So many things have happened that have affected our club, it has been hard to keep track of it […]