I am writing to you in my capacity as Club Secretary to inform you, as part of the process in the Club Constitution, of the Club’s intention to hold the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 19th November at 7pm at D&L Gliding Club, Camphill Farm, The Cottage, Great Hucklow, Buxton SK17 8RQ. We hope as...
A DSC Awards evening & trade secret sharing – 30th April. The Derbyshire Soaring Club are pleased to host an awards evening at the Camphill Gliding Club along with a selection of winners to share some trade secrets, top tips and experience. The event welcomes all DSC members and is taking place on the Saturday 30th...
A Joint meeting of DSC and D&LGC: Saturday 5th March at Camphill @ 18:00 hrs Thanks to everyone who’s been in touch confirming they’ll be attending the joint event on Saturday……..looks like we have a full house and food availability is now closed. Its great that so many want to come along and if...
Friday 19th Feb at 7pm Ben Abell (Club Coach) is kindly giving a talk for club members and all on paragliding in the Lakes. After a general introduction to the flying area, Ben will let us fly alongside him on a cross-country flight from the Old Man of Coniston (COM) “My aim is to...
Wednesday 20th January at 19:00 GMT Mountain XC Flying LIVE Seminar with Greg Hamerton Join me for a members-only coaching seminar on MOUNTAIN XC FLYING. I’ll take you to a new flying site, give you some first-person-view airtime, and we’ll puzzle our way together on a long XC flight through the mountains, pausing to...
Dear Members, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions it is foreseeable that the annual club emergency parachute (reserve) repacking event will not go ahead, this usually takes place early in the year. It is advised by the BHPA that your parachute is inspected and repacked at least as often as every 6 months. This...
Cancelled – XC Talk at the DLGC on Wednesday 18th March. Apologies everyone but due to the latest and revised government guidelines concerning Covid-19 Coronavirus this event is now cancelled. The committee apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The Event: Aimed at all budding XC paraglider pilots, whether you are determined to fly...
A DSC Talk by CFI Steve Hudson – Wednesday 12th February at 7pm Castleton Village Hall, How Lane, S33 8WJ The talk to take you places! Everyone is welcome and this free talk is aimed towards the pilot who has decided that it may be time to try flying abroad during the UK winter...
Castleton Village Hall, How Lane, S33 8WJ – Sunday 26th January UPDATE: Please note that this is now available for place booking at ZERO COST on our WebCollect System. Spaces are limited and must be booked through WebCollect. This will fill up fast so please do not delay! A donation of £5 will be collected on the...