CSC Sites Open Again
Hi Guys,
O.K. I think in the light of how the Outbreak is going we can relax the restrictions which we have had in place and all get back to normal, apart from Bewaldeth which for now stays closed.
At the beginning of the week when I started to contact farmers they were all very nervous about allowing us to fly, often because they were concerned what their fellow farmers would think if there were paragliders all over their land. I spent some time this week visiting many farms in the Lakes (often where we do not fly) to let them all know that they only people that would fly were from around this area. This approach impressed the farmers and allowed us to keep our sites open, and probably helped to promote but our image even more.
So thanks to all thoughts pilots who have flown responsibly at this delicate time and let’s hope this is the last time we have to go through such a farcical situation.
Regards,
Goride
BCC Final
The Dales Club BCC team finished in second place in the BCC Final held on the 18th and 19th of August at Llandinam in Wales.
Well done to everyone who helped us to this well deserved landmark achievement.
CSC Northern Sites
Hi Martin
Can you pass the message to all your members that the Cumbrian farmers are panicing again about foot and mouth. All the Nothern sites are about to be closed and Gordy is trying to stop this happening but he has asked that only local pilots are to be allowed to fly. This applies only if they haven’t been out of the area since the trouble started. Those who have been away at comps are not allowed back onto the fells at present.
The whole thing is bloody ridiculus but we need their permission and they are not wanting us there at present! So until further notice it is locals only in the North Lakes, if they have not been else where. Please pass on to other clubs Ta
Andy Plimmer CSC
Grouse Shooting
It’s that time of year again. Please avoid the grouse moors behind Stags Fell and Nappa Scar, although the sites remain open. If you go XC you must be sure that you can clear the moors before you go over the back. The guide book says to give it at least 1,000′ ATO but only you can judge the conditions on the day.
Grouse Shooting brings a lot of money to local landowners and any low flying or landing on the moor is likely to jeopardise our continued use of the site.
Foot & Mouth
At present there are no additional restrictions on any Dales sites due to the Foot & Mouth outbreak in Surrey.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/footandmouth/about/access-0807.htm
Any changes will be posted here.
