This group evening consisted of three separate groups, these groups had been combined because the size of the primary group was too small at one time. The groups were: Family & friends of a colleague of mine from the USA, West Buckland School and Torbay Babbacombe Scouts.
The groups arrived one hour apart with the smallest groups first.
Flight times were between 5 and 10 minutes, but all except two of the leaders of the scout group were able to fly before a couple of showers passed through. We waited for about half an hour before resuming, by then the scout group decided that it was a bit too late and they should take their troop home. After the showers passed a few of the group from West Buckland School were able to have second flights.
The groups arrived one hour apart with the smallest groups first.
Flight times were between 5 and 10 minutes, but all except two of the leaders of the scout group were able to fly before a couple of showers passed through. We waited for about half an hour before resuming, by then the scout group decided that it was a bit too late and they should take their troop home. After the showers passed a few of the group from West Buckland School were able to have second flights.
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| West Buckland School (Martin Bennett) |
The group from West Buckland School were the keenest youth group that I have seen, they were very eager to help out as much as they possibly could and were a great credit to their school.
The good precedent set by the school group was followed by the scout group who were also very keen to help where they could.
The good precedent set by the school group was followed by the scout group who were also very keen to help where they could.
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| Torbay Babbacoombe Scouts (Martin Bennett) |
Was the evening a success? The scout group leader’s disappointment at not flying was not entirely convincing, but the look of excitement and joy on the faces of all who did fly was very convincing. It was a privilege for me and I am sure all the instructors and other helpers to support such appreciative customers. So yes, the evening was a great success.
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| DSGC helpers (Martin Bennett) |
Finally, thanks to all who helped out on the evening. - Martin Bennett
