Hello everyone,

We have just received this update from the BMFA:

Further to our earlier communication, the legislation related to the current lockdown passed in to law on Wednesday 4th November. The regulations are very clear and unambiguous about what venues must close and they include all outdoor recreation and leisure amenities. Model flying clubs are sports clubs and therefore their club flying sites are outdoor sports amenities and must close if they are to comply with the regulation.

Model flying itself has not been prohibited during the lockdown period and as an outdoor recreation may possibly continue in public open spaces dependent on any local restrictions. BMFA insurance remains valid as long as you are operating lawfully. However, legislation limits outdoor gatherings to no more than 2 (unless from the same household) and the BMFA advises that members do not fly alone for safety reasons.

Regardless of the legal position, if the landowner perceives that a club or individual is carrying on flying against regulations during the lockdown it could put permission for model flying on the site at risk. You should also consider the perception from the general public if they also see you carrying on during lockdown.

Therefore, whilst it may still be possible for one or two individuals to fly at a club site on a public open space without being in breach of the regulations, we strongly recommend that members refrain from doing so for the duration of the lockdown.

Is it really worth the risk of permanently losing your flying site?

Kind Regards

Andy Symons

Club Support Officer

Hope you are all well, please take care and remember I'm here if you should need anything at all

Jo

Club Secretary

Dear all,

There will be horses at the field definitely this Saturday 25th July and possibly Sunday. We will confirm whether Sunday is out of bounds in the next couple of days.

So to confirm - there will be no flying at the field this Saturday 25th July and possibly not on Sunday but we will let you know sooner.

Jo

Club Secretary

Dear all,

We have just been informed that unfortunately all bookings made at Camborne School have been suspended. I am sure that this is a precautionary measure with regards to the current situation affecting our population which I think you would all agree is probably the correct decision made with health and safety in mind. Indoor Flying will therefore not be continuing with immediate effect.

The weather is certainly looking good for the week so I hope that many of you get some flying in up at the field....

May I please add, as a personal note from myself, that if any of you should require any help with anything over the coming few weeks, if the situation in the outside world worsens, please remember that you have my email address and that I am more than willing to assist in any way I can.

Take care for now

Jo

Club Secretary

Hi all,

For those of you who go to Indoor Flying - I have a little treat......I've taken the liberty of booking the Sports Hall right the way through until the 26th March.

I may have caused our Chairman a little distress at the extra expense of booking the Hall for the week during half term but I was thinking about those of you who may be off on leave from work etc while the children were off so I think it's worth it.

So, to clarify, you can fly at Camborne School Sports Hall every Thursday from now right up until the 26th March.

Please make it worthwhile for me!

Jo

Club Secretary

Hi all,

Just to confirm the hall is definitely booked for the indoor flying sessions starting tomorrow evening (Camborne School Sports Hall 7.30 - 9.30 pm) through until the end of the school term.

The School have informed me that they have installed new lamping in there which you may notice is a little brighter. Hope you all enjoy it!!

Take care everyone please and no doubt I'll be in touch with something soon

Jo

Club Secretary

Hi everyone - I hope you all got the poster I sent you about the Christmas 'do'. We did the same sort of thing last year and I have to say it was really really nice to sit with everyone there, enjoy some really good food, chat in a relaxed atmosphere so I hope you all decide to come along.

I would like to give credit for the poster to Roger as he made it up and sent it to me so that I could pass it on. Roger is a legend and I have told him so, however, I would like to point out that he put the kiss on the bottom of it - and I left it on there because it would have been very rude of me to mess with his design.

Hopefully I'll be taking your bookings soon.

Take care

Jo

Club Secretary

There will be a meeting on Monday 15th July with regards to the Show. Apologies regarding the late notice - there was confusion regarding the Railway Club availability. Hopefully you'll be able to make it.

See you there

Jo

Club Secretary

Please be aware that there is no meeting on Monday 6th May as it is a Bank Holiday. The Railway Club are unfortunately booked on the following Monday which will mean that our next meeting will be on Monday 20th May. I'll send another reminder nearer the time.

Jo

Club Secretary