Thursday 14th March

The forecast was just 'a nice day' - it was a cold bright north westerly, clouds started popping at 11:00 and the gliders started to soar at about 12:00. The word had got round to the 9 private owners who were leisurely rigging gliders before lunch.
The launch grid (first of the season)  and the sky were something to relish.
It turned out to be quite difficult to get away initially,with the usual wave influence, but cloudbase soon rose to over 5,500ft QNH enabling Mark L Cirrus 477 and Adrian DG100 HMS to achieve silver height. 
Pete St Discus 230 took the prize for longest flight just short of 3 hours and Ron, ASW20 611, James ASW20 ENW, Adrian and Mark all flew for more than 2 hours, visiting various nearby turnpoints (don't forget to put them on the ladder)
ENW respendent in new colour scheme - (eat your heart out Uncle Mark)

Ray D and Gordon B both converted to the Junior.
Ray converts to the Junior
Whilst all this flying was going on Malcolm V was successfully completing his Bronze paper.
A great day was enjoyed by all, and long overdue for this spring. Thanks to everyone for making it such an enjoyable super Thursday.