3/1 – Results of Peanut competition held on 17th Dec

A good turnout of flyers for the free flight competition organised by Michael Marshall on Saturday 17th December in the Sports Hall. It was the penultimate day of the big freeze, but the frantic winding (and thick coats) kept everyone warm. For the last Sports Hall meeting of the year before Christmas it seemed appropriate… Read More »

15/12 – membership update and flying dates over Christmas

The following e-mail was sent to all members on 15th DecemberDear members Thanks to those of you who have renewed already. We have just noticed that the BMFA are only charging £5.50 for the optional Rewards Scheme & Membership Card (not £6 as we thought). Anyone who has paid £6 will get a refund to… Read More »

9/12 – Membership renewals can now be done

The following e-mail was sent to all members on 9th December Dear members John Clarke has produced the attached guide to renewing your club and BMFA membership which you can do now. We had the AGM last Wednesday and ratified the annual report along with several items of AOB.  Both the minutes of the AGM… Read More »

26/11 – Draft annual report and invitation to AGM

The following e-mail was sent to all members today Attached is the draft annual report compiled by the committee. You are invited to attend a Zoom AGM on Wednesday 7th December at 7pm. The purpose of the meeting is to ratify the annual report and to discuss any further items of AOB. If you don’t… Read More »

24/11 – Renewal of Registration Competency Certificates

Members have been receiving e-mails from the BMFA regarding this.  It’s because most of us did the on line test 3 years ago and they have now expired.  From now on the test only needs to be done every 5 years. This is separate from the annual payment for your “Operators ID” which you can… Read More »

20/11 – Free Flight competition on Saturday 17th Dec

To end the years indoor flying sessions, Michael Marshall is organising a competition during the last Saturday FF event on 17th December. This will be an informal competition for any model with a wingspan not extending more than 13 inches.  Ideally Mick Flack Tiddler or an Elf, but failing that any Peanut. Five flights with… Read More »

10/11 – Notice of Annual Report and Zoom AGM

As we did last year, we will be producing an annual report this year.  This will be sent to you in draft form towards the end of November when it is ready, and we will then have a short Zoom AGM so you can comment on the report and we can ratify it.  The Zoom… Read More »