How much does it cost to be a member...

Trial lesson A trial lesson costs £35, vouchers are available and make an ideal present.

Monthly membershipThe trial lesson fee include a months FREE membership. This allows you to fly at membership rates, but you will be expected to take a full part in helping the club.

Full membership If after a month of gliding you would like to take up the sport then full membership of the club costs £175 per year, which includes a years membership of the BGA. Family membership for each family member of a full member costs £75. Country membership is available at £75.

Student membership To encourage younger members into the sport the club has a student membership scheme with a considerably reduced annual fee, £20 for the year. To qualify you have to be under 25 and in full time education. Student members also pay half for their launch and soaring fees.

Courses A full day course costs £120 and a half day costs £70.

Flying fees Members pay £5.50 for a winch launch then 30p per minute of soaring there after.

Trailer fees If you have your own glider then members pay £60 to keep their trailers on the airfield.