Meet Entry Form and Info
Please complete and Submit - a confirmation email will be sent to you automatically with payment details. Meet information is lower down on the page. By submitting this form, you agree to abiding by all the conditions below.
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May Bank Holiday Click for Meet Info...
03/05/2024 - 06/05/2024
Your details...
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*Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Address:
Postcode: Telephone (home): Mobile:
*Email: NWBAC Member? Yes No
Entry Fee

Balloon Entry Fee : NWBAC Members - £0, Non-Members £15

Special! - Non-Members Balloon Entry fee now includes Club Membership until May 31st next year!

Yes - for non-members this year - pay the Entry Fee for the Meet and you will become a NWBAC Member for the whole year - right up to the subscription renewal date of May 31st in the next year!

NWBAC Membership includes:–

  • Free entry to all NWBAC Balloon Meets for the whole year
  • Subsidised gas at NWBAC balloon meets*
  • Subsidised camping at NWBAC balloon meets*
  • Subsidised social events at Member rates*
  • Full social, flying and training programmes
  • The company of delightful people!
* Conditions may apply

Please enter before 26/04/2024 so we can arrange sufficient resources. Thank you.
Team Members...
(if you need to add more names, please enter again with min. details and the extra names)
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Name: Pilot PUT Crew Visitor
Balloon Entry Fee:
NWBAC Members - £0.00. Non-Members - £15.00 (includes Club Membership).
Balloon details...
Reg no(s).:
Manufacturer(s):
Size/type:
Pilot's Licence No.:
Insurance company:
Pilot Declaration - I confirm that all paperwork including, but not limited to, insurance; certificate of airworthiness; CAA licence; medical; in respect of the balloon & pilot(s) named above are valid and that the above balloon and associated equipment are properly maintained and updated for the purpose of flying and/or tethering at this event. (Please ensure all relevant documents are available at the meet for inspection). I have read 'British Balloon and Airship Club -­- Code of Conduct for Farmers and Pilots (April 2009)' and agree to abide by this during the event. I agree to pay all charges for gas cylinders both used and part used.
Camping, per unit per night. Members: £ 12.00  Non-members: £ 17.00
(If you enter a balloon, you will become a member on paying the entry fee and that is why the camping fees are shown at the Members rate, even though the 'NWBAC Member' button above shows 'No'.)
No. of Tent-nights:
Caravan-nights:
Motorhome-nights: - giving total camping fees of £
I agree to adhere to the rules & regulations of the campsite and to keep any dog tethered whilst on the camping field. I will report any damage to the meet organiser.
Grand totals :   + Camping Fees = £ **
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*Payment method: Cheque Online
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Meet Info...
Flying maps: 85 86 90 91
Directions/Address: Mains Farm, Kirkoswald, Penrith Cumbria CA10 1DH
t: 01768 898342

Map Ref: NY 563 398

http://www.edenvalleycaravansite.co.uk/
e: pickthalls@themains-kirkoswald.co.uk

Google Maps pin here

w3w.co/group.kicks.installs

Directions to Mains Farm Caravan Site from the M6:–
Leave the M6 at J41 – going East on the B3505, at the roundabout take the A6 North towards Carlisle - In Plumpton turn Right for Lazonby and Kirkoswald - B6413, through Lazonby and over the Eden Bridge – Take the first Right signed Glassonby. Do NOT go left into the village of Kirkoswald. Mains Farm is on the Right - just under 1 mile from this junction. The rally field entrance is 100 mts past the farm on the right. If you have booked into the “Riverside” for electric, or rented a Pod, pull into the Farm.
Flying info: Flying will take place after each briefing, weather permitting, from the campsite launch field or from a field at a nearby location when necessary.

Briefings will be in the camping field.
Briefing Times:
Morning: 06:00 BST
Evening: 18:00 BST (Not Monday)

We may call an earlier briefing if we intend to fly-in or relocate, however Friday evening will remain at 18:00 BST. Alterations to briefing times will be given at the previous briefing.

IF a briefing is cancelled and for other pertinent information, it will be announced on the Whatsapp Group created from the mobile numbers from your entry form.
Please ensure we have all necessary mobile phone numbers of those who wish to be included in the Whatsapp Group.


Radio frequency 122.480
Sunrise/set: Friday 3/5/2024 - 05:32 / 20:42
Re-fuelling: Refueling will be from 104's and must take place at the designated site only. Please bring your own refueling hose. Refueling will be announced at briefing. Please arrive with enough gas to fly Friday PM. No gas will be available until after the first flight. Payment for Gas is by bank transfer, cheque or cash to Derek Grimshaw.
Other notes:
Socials; Competitions; etc.		 Landowners:–

A 'thank you' bottle for farmers, labelled with your details. A label design has been formulated and a limited number will be available at the meet. But bottles won't! – so please bring some!

NB: Landing details will still be required for Admin and H&S reasons.

Social:–

Please feel free to bring a chair and knock on a caravan/tent where you see or hear a social gathering.
Accommodation: Club camping on the rally field on Friday & Saturday will be at the club subsidised rates as indicated on the entry form: any additional nights will be at the standard Mains Farm fee, payable to them.

If you wish to go onto their regular camp site and have electric hookup or hire a camping pod, book directly with Robert & Julie at Mains Farm by phone or on their website http://www.edenvalleycaravansite.co.uk/

A reminder that dogs are welcome to the meet but must be kept on a lead at all times on the camping/rally field and the main campsite and surrounding area – this is a working farm and there are no exceptions. Please also clear up after your dog as required.
Contact: John Hartley
Phone:
Mobile: 07973 439773
Email: web@nwbac.com
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