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The last Popham Newsletter (Christmas
2007) is available
in the Clubroom.
AIRFIELD MAIN GATES
The gates operate automatically and ensure that the
airfield main entrance is always closed at night. We will set
the gates to open at 7.30am and close at 5.30pm. Don’t worry; if you’re
still on the premises after 5.30pm, the gates will automatically open as
you approach them and close behind you. That’s only from the inside of
course. If you wish to enter the airfield after 5.30pm, you will be
able to open the gates by using the numbered keypad on the right hand
gate support column – if you know the correct code! You’ll have to ask
for the number from ATC at the field. They will ask for your
CURRENT membership number. If you are not a valid paid-up
member then you will not be given the gate number!
This coupled with the installation of a
gate on the bridleway towards Keith’s place and CCTV will hopefully
eradicate the occasional theft and vandalism we’ve had over the years.
During the day when we are wide open, please be vigilant and either
approach any dodgy looking customers or tell us.
CLUBROOM NOTICE BOARD
With immediate effect, notices placed on
the clubroom board will cost you £5 per month for display and wherever
possible, these adverts must not be larger than A5 and must also
be of an aviation nature. At the end of March, all the current adverts
will be removed for a fresh start and can only be replaced on payment of
above fee. It’s also important to inform us when you have sold whatever
you’re advertising.
RABBIT STEW
You have undoubtedly noticed the rabbit
activity near the threshold of 26 on the left and the resulting
holes….we have therefore decided to get rid of their “cover” and cut
back the brambles in the hope that they’ll go elsewhere. There’s not
much we can do about rabbits on our neighbour’s patch at the end, but we
are hopeful that we can control their activities. Nevertheless, it is
most unwise to taxi too close to the left because quite apart from the
chance of meeting a rabbit hole, the ground slopes away to the left and
if you’re very unlucky, you’ll find yourself slaloming down the slope
toward 03!! Try and taxi well to the right – close to the rough – then
all will be well.
CHARLES CHURCH MEMORIAL FLY-IN – 29th
June 2008
Charles Church purchased this airfield 20
years ago and we thought we would celebrate this fact and remember our
Benefactor at the same time. Not too sure what will be happening on the
day but we have plans for some “different” activities. Peter Vacher has
promised to drop in with the Hurricane on his way back from a display
somewhere and we are actively trying to get a couple of Spitfires to fly
in. We will have the Charles Church Band to entertain us and if anyone
has any thoughts on what else might make this a memorable occasion
please let me know.
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