Friends Bulletin Page

The 'Bulletin' is a quarterly newsletter mailed to each Member of the Friends of The Helicopter Museum.

Publication of the Bulletin

In 2009 we welcomed Barbara Pearson as our new Bulletin editor and the 28th and 29th issues, which she produced, were much appreciated by all our Members. Unfortunately Barbara has had to resign from the editorial job, for family reasons.

Dave Wallace, our Chairman, is seeking a replacement for Barbara but has, meanwhile, produced the next issue himself and this should have reached all Members in June 2010. It included an article about the German Helicopter Museum in Bückeburg, near Hanover, and invites interest in a possible visit, later this year.

It is hoped that the next issue will appear in early September 2010.

We know that many members rely entirely on the Bulletin for news of the Friends and of The Museum itself, and that receiving it is a major incentive to remaining a Member.

Normally we aim to despatch Bulletins in early March, May, August and November of each year.

In earlier Bulletins, members were able to read about :--

* News of current and completed restoration and preservation projects carried out by Volunteers at the Museum, including the Wasp (XT443), the two Belvederes (XG452 & XG462) and the Whirlwind (XD163).

* Current and future happenings at the Museum which may be of interest to Friends.

* Activities of model-makers, news of forthcoming kits and dates of some model shows and exhibitions.

* Opportunities for members to raise funds for the Museum and to help at events like 'Weston Helidays'.

* A free competition for members to build a flying model helicopter, with plans available.

* A photographic competition for Members and Volunteers.

* The Friends Task Force and news of 'Work-In Weekends' at the Museum.

* Reports and pictures of the annual Helidays on Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare.

* Special offer of old stock at the Museum shop.

Friends of The Helicopter Museum

The Friends' Bulletin

Publication of the Bulletin