BCPA freshers

[samhussey 0]

Heard it was in November at Hibaldstow, I'll be coming along with (hopefully) a sizeable number from my club. Just wondering if anyone knows what kind of thing goes on, so I can really sell it to the new intake later this month.

[JohnRich 4]

Re: " BCPA freshers"

I have no idea what the heck that means. I imagine that a lot of other readers here don't either.

[Stumpy 284]

BCPA - British Collegiate Parachute Association
Freshers - 1st year University Students.

having said that, i have no idea where the event is!!! (Haven't been a student for far too long!)

Never try to eat more than you can lift

[samhussey 0]

Sorry, It probably is a bit vague...

[gingerjo 0]

hey,
yep freshers is at hib this year. see below for e-mail from Tim cooke (BCPA Chair). Hib is fully equiped with up to 4 turbine aircraft and the little cherokee (all cleared for students) also canteen, late bar, bunk house, showers etc (although accommodation does get busy at this time of year so best to call ahead and book in advance, failing that the classrooms will probably be open to sleep in for free). to keep up to date with bcpa events, join the discussion list from the website bcpa.org.uk
for help, advice and directions either e-mail me back or go to hib website targetsky.demon.co.uk
sunny blues
jo


Good news! We have now secured a dropzone for our first event of the
year!
We are pleased to annouce that Fresher's will be held at Hibaldstow
Airfield on the 13th and 14th November. Many will be arriving early
on the Friday night, starting the drinking early...and maybe ready
for first lift the next day!
Remember t bring your BPA membership etc if your optimistic about the
weather and want to jump.

Entertainment will be laid on, on the Saturday night (NO FANCY DRESS).
In case of bad weather there will be activities organised.

More info to follow nearer the time.

Tim Cooke
BCPA Chair

[AllyMilne 0]

PARTY!

ps
anyone know why no fancy dress?

[gingerjo 0]

nope, maybe they don't want to scare the freshers off right at the beginning? seems a bit of a shame tho as half the fun of going to bcpa events is coming up with some weird and wonderful costume (by the way, anybody got any ideas for halloween?)
will post more details as i get them as the bcpa site is a bit slow sometimes (didn't even have the date and venue confirmed when i checked it)

[Zoter 0]

Quote

ps
anyone know why no fancy dress?

Probably because most of the freshers I have seen these days look even funnier ( or weirder) when they are NOT in fancy dress....but just wearing usual clothes......lol

[gingerjo 0]

hey guys,
the bunkhouse at hib is now fully booked for freshers (although there was talk of reducing the number of rooms that some uni's had so that every group could have at least one room as a base). I'm sure hib will open the classrooms for people to crash in too but just a heads up to bring extra bedding/airbeds etc and lots of warm clothes!
looks like it's gonna be a good one though with good attendance from all over!
see you there
x

[gordy 0]

Ally's desperate to get his dress and makeup on again, you would think he would get tired of it during the week.

[AllyMilne 0]

so funny gordy. Least i dont work at a gay bar..

[gordy 0]

You frequent them often enough though.

[malboy 0]

can i join in the ally slagging too?

im a few months late but every day is a good ally slagging day

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[gordy 0]

A bit harsh there Ewan!

[malboy 0]

a few months late again, but:

he can take it, hes ginger he must be used to it :P

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