Saturday 3rd December

Day started with rain but that stopped by around 09:00 leading to sunny periods cycling with thicker cloud at 1500 ft.
The ridge worked in sections boosted by small rough thermals, it was possible to stay up for 40 minutes with extended flights to a respectable 20. One member from EUGC had three flights. BKVG was out flying. The flying ended as the temperature got colder, no canopy misting but the light was fading around 15:30.

Meanwhile, in the clubhouse a tree was decorated with lights and pink stuff by Cheryl.
Preparations for tonight's meal and the AGM are underway! - HF

...32 members sat down to a tasty beef or turkey carvery, (good count on the number of new chairs Peter!) For the AGM we needed the old chairs as well with a very healthy attendance of more than 70. The AGM followed the standard agenda with all the usual people getting thanked and congratulated. JB and Mike S stood down from the committee, with Stuart, Jonathan and Heather being elected from 6 nominations.
The trophies were awarded as follows: (more details will be on the website shortly)
Rosebowl - Matt
Kelsey Plate - JB
Tim Parsons Trophy - Phil & Ron
Norman Whyte Shield - Dylan
Francis Bustard Trophy - Matt
Dave Fewings Trophy - Woolly & Nick R
Ken Andrews Trophy - Andrew L
Wily Old Bird - Les
Brian Masters Trophy - Pete St
The new Instructor of the Year Trophy was unveiled by Martin who had designed and crafted a modern lenticular representation. It was awarded to CFI Pete, based on online members' votes.


The final event of the evening was Nick's Xmas draw that raised £200 for Diabetes Reseach.