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BHPA 2025 AGM Update

A final reminder that the BHPA 2025 AGM will will be held at 8 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RJ on Saturday 1st March 2025 at 11.00 am.

An updated BHPA 2025 AGM pack, which includes officer reports to be presented at the meeting, is available in the Documents Area of this website.

For those who are unable to attend the AGM in person, there will be an opportunity to observe the meeting and participate in discussions by joining the meeting using your computer, tablet or smartphone:

Join the BHPA 2025 AGM On-line

But voting can only be in person, or by completing the proxy voting form in the AGM pack and posting it to the BHPA Office or emailing a scanned copy to office@bhpa.co.uk, to be received by 11am on Thursday 27th February 2025.

Posted: 24 February 2025
By: Paul Dancey

Fly Like a Bird - Think like a Pilot

Groundbreaking work by the NZHGPA has led to an excellent safety-themed web resource under the title "Fly Like a Bird - Think like a Pilot".

Covering the flying environment, equipment and flight planning, it gathers in one place pretty much all known safety advice and wisdom, while linking to further internal and external sources.

It's aimed at pilots of all levels from beginners upwards. Although New Zealand-focused, a great deal of its information and links translate perfectly to the UK environment.

The NZHGPA are to be commended for generating a thoroughly useful and authoritative resource. It's available on the NZHGPA website, and via a link in the Safety section of this website.

Posted: 19 February 2025
By: Paul Dancey

South-East Wales Magic Bash dates

Magic Bash dates. The South-East Wales club are pleased to announce the dates for this year's Magic Bash at the Glanusk Estate in Crickhowell: the weekend of 11th-13th July.

Similar to last year, the event will have live music, festival-style food and a licenced bar, and all attendees will have access to the glorious sites of South East Wales.

Alternative activities will be organised for non-flyers/non-flying days. Tickets will be on sale soon via Webcollect (members), or by contacting the club (non-members).

Posted: 31 January 2025
By: J. Schofield

BHPA 2025 AGM

The BHPA 2025 AGM will will be held at 8 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RJ on Saturday 1st March 2025 at 11.00 am.

BHPA Exec members Marc Asquith, Martin Baxter, Bill Bell, Jennifer Buck, Paul Dancey, and Angus Langford are standing for re-election this year.

An updated BHPA 2025 AGM pack is available in the documents area of our web site. The pack includes the official notice of the meeting, details of the business to be conducted, background information about the members standing for re-election, and officer reports. A proxy voting form for members unable to attend the AGM is also be included in the pack.

Completed proxy voting forms can either be posted to the Office, or scanned and emailed to office@bhpa.co.uk , and must be received by 11.00am on Thursday 27th February 2025.

This year's AGM will be available to watch via a web meeting link to allow members to put questions should they wish to, and the link will be posted on our website and Facebook page closer to the event.

Posted: 6 January 2025
By: Paul Dancey

Type 1 paraglider pilot sought

Film maker Emily Cooney is looking for a UK paraglider pilot with Type 1 diabetes to feature in an awareness-raising film.

Her documentary aims to break limitations and raise awareness by sharing fun experiences and stories of success in remote outdoor sports.

The idea is to encourage those with diabetes to access natural landscapes and strengthen the self-belief and independence they teach. 'We aim to highlight the challenges such environments pose for people with Type 1 diabetes and show how they can be overcome.'

If you are interested in taking part, contact Emily here.

Posted: 6 January 2025
By: J. Schofield

last updated: 28 January 2026

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