Anyone planning to go to Branscombe (Devon) on 27th July? I have been informed today that it is cancelled. Entrants will receive a letter and refund in due course.
The reason?There has been a lot of unrest in the village over the air show for some time. This has resulted in 'some silliness'; the final straw being that some villagers have organised a clay pigeon shoot in the adjoining field. :shock:. Apparently it is not safe to have aircraft landing and taking off with shotguns blazing all around, let alone thousands enjoying the display of aircraft, cars, etc.
So thanks to a vocal minority, one of the best shows in the area is cancelled. Wonderful!
At least it will increase attendance at Torbay Old Wheels Club show on Paignton Green the same day. The SOC won best club stand there last year.
Dave
The reason?There has been a lot of unrest in the village over the air show for some time. This has resulted in 'some silliness'; the final straw being that some villagers have organised a clay pigeon shoot in the adjoining field. :shock:. Apparently it is not safe to have aircraft landing and taking off with shotguns blazing all around, let alone thousands enjoying the display of aircraft, cars, etc.
So thanks to a vocal minority, one of the best shows in the area is cancelled. Wonderful!
At least it will increase attendance at Torbay Old Wheels Club show on Paignton Green the same day. The SOC won best club stand there last year.
Dave
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