A cold front sliding over from the South brought low cloud and modest SE winds.

With cloudbases around 600ft to start, the course members practiced short circuits and launch failure procedures. The cloudscapes were magnificent.

Steve Glasset was here to conduct a one day course, who didn't show up----I wonder why? Even Gerald was cowering in the dry.

Winchie Dave , ever the optimist , was convinced it would clear up---so we persevered.

The occasional breaks in drizzle and rain gave us sporadic flying opportunities. During one of these, we watched 5 trailers arrive as the Parham contingent arrived to spend a few days with us---and just managed to rig before it poured with rain.

With a BBQ planned and some temporary airspace around Kemble and a wet and cold crew, we braced to put the gliders away in a chilly and wet wind. Now everyone was thoroughly soaked and cold. Perhaps planning a BBQ wasnt so intelligent?

Half an hour later at around 5 30, the skies cleared and the first of the evening party arrived----Why did you put the planes away? we were asked. Oh well.

The BBQ went on as planned, with a robust debate about Chinese politics while the evening party flew in glorious evening sunshine, thats British weather for you.