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. 

Summary of the recent updates to the web site: