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The Friends' Bulletin

Helidays at Weston-super-Mare

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 had to resign from the editorial job, for family reasons. 

Dave Wallace, our Chairman, is still seeking a replacement for Barbara but has, meanwhile, produced the 30th, 31st and 32nd issues himself.

Issue No.32 was posted to members in the Summer and all should have received their copies by the end of July 2011. Some of our eagle-eyed Members have pointed out that the page numbering of Issue 32 implies an eight page Bulletin. In fact this issue has only 4 pages (4 sides) and the mistake was due to use of a previous template. Apologies for that !  Mention of "Preservation News" on "Page 3"" was also a mistake.


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 previous Bulletins, members were able to read about :--

* News of current and completed restoration and conservation 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.

Photographs of The Last Helidays appear on the 2010 Gallery.
Mini-Helidays 2011 is featured on the 2011 Helidays Gallery

 

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