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***SUBS NIGHT*** Thursday 14th December - From 7pm - South Beach Community Centre, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ
30 November 2023
***SUBS NIGHT*** Thursday 14th December - From 7pm - South Beach Community Centre, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ
30 November 2023
***ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING*** 09/11/2023 Invites have been sent today, please check your registered email account for details. ***NOTE VENUE AND START TIME*** MEMBERS ONLY
18 October 2023
***SUBS NIGHT*** Thursday 08th December - From 7pm - South Beach Community Centre, Fulmar Drive, Blyth, NE24 3RJ
08 March 2022
Flying can now recommence following all club Covid guidelines
29 March 2021
Anyone who has not paid BVRMC and BMFA 2021 subscriptions are not licenced to fly from Meggies Burn. Members must also check CAA operator ID is still valid and displayed on any model before flying
01 January 2021
2021 Subscriptions are now due. Please contact the committee asap to make payment. 2020 memberships expire 31-12-20 and without renewing you can not fly at BVRMC
08 December 2020
There is to be NO flying activity at BVRMC due to the latest government restrictions. Members must not fly before receiving official contact from the committee that we can resume.
04 November 2020
Members - please familiarise yourself with our updated map of permitted flying areas. Linked under rule 5 in club rules or from home page header “Fly zone”
25 August 2020
BMFA subscriptions have been reduced.
Senior - £38 (1st Jan to 31st Dec)£29 (1st July to 31st Dec) £19 (1st Sept to 31st Dec)
Junior - £17 (1st Jan to 31st Dec)
£13 (1st July to 31st Dec)
£9 (1st Sept to 31st Dec)
18 August 2020
Although pubs/clubs are now able to open we still can’t meet in more than 6 people from different addresses. So we are still unable to hold our monthly meetings. If you have anything that needs attention please email me direct - chairman@bvrmc.org.uk thank you Barry BVRMC Chairman.
23 July 2020
BVRMC is now officially open for flying but with strict Covid19 guidelines that must be followed. You should have received an email with these guidelines detailed and you can also find a link to them across the screen on our bulletin board.
22 May 2020
As the current government Covid19 lockdown continues all flying is still suspended. STAY HOME – PROTECT THE NHS – SAVE LIVES
16 April 2020
*****SUBS NIGHT***** THURSDAY 12/12/19 NEW HARTLEY SOCIAL CLUB 8pm
11 December 2019
***ATTENTION*** As of 1st December if you have not shown proof of competency certificate to the chairman for the new CAA rules you cannot fly at BVRMC until proof has been shown. All those with BMFA A / B certificates are proven competent.
01 December 2019
Thanks to those members who made it to our AGM. Emails have been sent with details from the meeting. Barry.
18 November 2019
CLUBS ANNUAL AGM TODAY Thursday 14/11/19, New Hartley Social Club, 8pm start. Notice current members only
14 November 2019
Flying can now recommence. Thank you for your cooperation.
BVRMC Committee
26 August 2019
*** FLYING IS NOW SUSPENDED *** No flying Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August due to carnival and music festival.
23 August 2019
Any 2018 members who have not yet renewed for the 2019 season please get in touch asap
02 January 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MEMBERS
02 January 2019
Thanks to all the members that have already paid there 2019 subs. If you still need to pay please get in touch.
14 December 2018
Keep an eye on your emails as subs night invitations and direct debit details will be sent out soon.
11 November 2018
Thanks to the members who came to the AGM
11 November 2018
AGM 8th NOVEMBER, 8pm START, NEW HARTLEY SOCIAL CLUB
29 October 2018
Flying was started again on Monday evening. Sunderland airshow is on 27th-29th July
17 July 2018
FLYING IS NOW SUSPENDED until Monday 16th July at the earliest due to North East Chilli Festival. Do not fly until our area is clear of all campers and vehicles etc sometime on Monday.
12 July 2018
Teeside Model Flying Clubs yearly airshow is this weekend. Saturday 2nd June 10.00 - 17.00 & Sunday 3rd June 10.00 - 16.00.
Adults £5 / U16s free.
Drovers Lane, Redmarshall, TS21 1BD
31 May 2018
The 5 day weather forecast is looking terrible for flying at the field. Saturday 31st and Sunday 01st show NE winds so might get a fly with the gliders at the Sluice.
31 March 2018
The weather looks like it is to improve for one day only, Saturday 24th March. The field is in great condition so get along for a fly/chat.
Baz
23 March 2018
All the snow has gone and our access road is clear. The problem now is standing water. Please allow wet areas to dry out before use. See images tab above. Baz
06 March 2018
Too much snow and blowing a gale to fly the last few days. The winds will drop but I think the snow and ice will be with us for a while. Check out images. Baz
01 March 2018
Good turn out at our monthly meeting last night. The actual meeting was over nice and quick so we all had a crack for an hour or two. Why not come along to next months (8/3/18). Baz
09 February 2018
HAPPY NEW YEAR MEMBERS Lets all hope for better weather in 2018
01 January 2018
Beginner of the year 2017 Jacob Mills, Congratulations. Pictures available from images link above.
19 December 2017
Chairmans Award winner 2017 - Eric Gibson & Rosie, Congratulations. Pictures available from images link above.
19 December 2017
SUBS NIGHT, Thursday 14th December, New Hartley Social Club 8pm.
New members welcome
14 December 2017
Renewal letters for 2018 were emailed/posted to all members. If you have not received yours please contact us.
23 November 2017
Thank you to all the members who attended the AGM,
12 November 2017
*** AGM Thursday 9th November 2017 *** Meeting, Raffle, Free Buffet. Members only
06 November 2017
A big thank you to those members who helped paint the club cabin on Saturday. Job well done. (Photo uploaded to images)
Baz
22 October 2017
*** Volunteers required *** Saturday 21st October 11.59am
To help paint the 2 cabins.
Baz
14 October 2017
*** FPV FLYERS *** The CAA ANO Exemption was renewed on 28/4/17 If you fly FPV Please read through this new document. It is available above under "Club Rules"
18 May 2017
Strong Northeasterly winds forecast over the next few days so check Collywell Bay, Seaton Sluice and you will probably find someone gliding
04 May 2017
***ALL MEMBERS***
There have been some changes to our flying rules agreed at the 2016 AGM. Please read through these to keep up to date.
Thank you.
11 November 2016
Thank you to all the members who attended 2016 AGM.
11 November 2016
***** AGM *****
THURSDAY 10th NOVEMBER,
NEW HARTLEY SOCIAL CLUB,
8pm START,
BUFFET & RAFFLE
04 November 2016
The County Council have agreed a new club licence which gives new start times for IC powered aircraft as 9:30am (Monday to Friday) and 10:30am (Saturday and Sunday)
15 May 2016
The club have now reached a new 3 year agreement with Newcastle Air Traffic Control (ATC).
15 May 2016
Blyth kite festival will take place at the adjacent field to our strip (rugby pitches) from the 30th April to the 2nd May 2016. The organisers have assured us that all kite flyers will be aware of the boundaries with our club and there will be no flying of kites within our area. However, BVRMC members are reminded about our rule number 5 (not overflying other activities) and pilots should therefore ensure a good distance of separation exists between model aircraft and the kite festival. Blyth Valley Radio Model Club wish the organisers of the kite festival a very successful event.
26 April 2016
Members should be aware that Northumberland County Council only permit flying at Meggies Burn by Members of BVRMC. In addition, the only permitted flying area authorised by the Council is the flying site currently used. The Council do not allow flying anywhere else.
16 April 2016
A big thank you to all Members who attended subs night. Together with members paying by direct debit we have already renewed 102 members for the 2016 season.
11 December 2015
Individual renewal letters for 2016 were emailed/posted to all members on 27th November 2015. If you have not received yours please contact us via the contact form below.
27 November 2015
The BMFA have announced their subs for 2016. They have agreed a £1 increase on Senior and Family Partners. Junior subs have been frozen. This makes combined BVRMC and BMFA membership for 2016 as Senior £45 and Junior £17. (From 2016 BVRMC will not charge club subs for Junior members)
21 November 2015
If you attend the monthly Churchill indoor fly-in, please note the organisers have been in touch to advise the event has been cancelled until further notice.
17 November 2015
At the 2015 AGM Members agreed a rule change that Sunday flying (for IC powered models) should commence at 10:30am (as per Monday to Saturday).
13 November 2015
Club subs for 2016 agreed at AGM as £12 for Senior Members and Juniors free (only BMFA to pay)
12 November 2015
BVRMC can now offer automatic annual renewal of club subs by direct debit. Please click the GoCardless icon below the map to arrange this
22 October 2015
All Members should have received their AGM notification/agenda for next month either by email or post on 9th October 2015. If you haven’t please contact us via the link below
09 October 2015
If you attend the monthly Churchill indoor fly-in, please note the organisers have been in touch to advise the event has been cancelled until November 2015.
05 September 2015
Members should note that the Tour of Britain cycle event will be taking place at Blyth on Wednesday 9th September 2015 (between 1pm and 4pm) It is likely that the links road will be closed during this time and access into and out of the field may not be possible.
31 August 2015
On 16th August 2015 a member was found to be flying his model over the corn field behind the club car parking area. This was a blatant infringement of club rule number 5 and puts the tenure of our site in jeopardy for all other club members. The member in question has been spoken to regarding his actions and all members should be advised that the Club will not tolerate any further blatant infringement of rules by any member.
21 August 2015
Many congratulations to Berry Assadian who won the draw at the May 2015 club meeting for a weeks holiday at the RC Hotel in Corfu.
17 May 2015
Blyth kite festival will take place at the adjacent field to our strip (rugby pitches) from the 2nd to the 4th May 2015 (10am to 5pm). The organisers have assured us that all kite flyers will be aware of the boundaries with our club and there will be no flying of kites within our area. However, BVRMC members are reminded about our rule number 5 (not overflying other activities) and pilots should therefore ensure a good distance of separation exists between model aircraft and the kite festival. Blyth Valley Radio Model Club wish the organisers of the kite festival a very successful event.
17 March 2015
Many thanks to club member Barry Harnett for popping down to the field today to tidy up the grass verge around the seat paving.
24 February 2015
A guide to the safe and effective use of Lithium Polymer batteries by Bob Smith is now available for free download. Provided by kind permission of the BMFA. Click articles above
22 February 2015
At the February club meeting a series of safety issues were discussed that Members are required to observe. See BVRMC latest for more information
14 February 2015
Teds family have been in touch to advise Teds funeral will be held at Blyth crematorium on Monday 19th January at 1pm. All are welcome at the Crematorium but family only afterwards. No flowers requested but a collection will be available for the Great North Air Ambulance.
04 January 2015
We are sad to report the passing on Monday 29th December 2014 of club member Ted Young. Ted was one of our longest serving members and will be greatly missed by all. Our deepest condolences go to Teds family at this difficult time.
29 December 2014
Many thanks to all those who made the effort to attended "subs night" last night, it is much appreciated. We have now renewed 80 Members for the 2015 season.
12 December 2014
All Members who have registered their email address with the club were issued a subs renewal letter by email last Saturday. If you havent received yours then email the Treasurer via treasurer@bvrmc.org.uk
03 December 2014
At the 2014 AGM Members agreed a £1 reduction for 2015 BVRMC Club subs. In addition the BMFA have frozen their subs for next year. See "BVRMC Latest" for next years fees.
23 November 2014
Check out the superb article by club member Iain Jeffrey on making your own composite undercarriages. The article was picked up and published by RCME magazine in their Autumn 2014 special. Well done Iain (click "articles" above)
15 November 2014
Our groundsman for the last 8 years, John Dixon, has sadly decided to retire from official duties at the 2014 AGM. The club would like to thank John for maintaining our strip to the highest possible standard over these years. However the good news is that Eric Gibson has agreed to take on the role, thanks Eric
14 November 2014
Club AGM is on Thursday 13th November at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt) - Upstairs room. A raffle draw will be held plus a free buffet. MEMBERS ONLY. Click "BVRMC Latest" for more detail.
13 October 2014
Longhorsley LMA are hosting a "fly in" on Sunday 28 September 2014. Flying commences at 10.30am (Please note a minimum of BMFA "A" certificate is required).
23 September 2014
Many congratulations to two BVRMC Members for their success at the BMFA Nationals. Nigel Armstrong came second in the Masters and Gerhard Fehringer placed 4th in the FAI class.
31 August 2014
Club meeting 14th August 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
13 August 2014
Members are reminded not to fly at Meggies Burn from Thursday 7th August to Sunday 10th August due to the "Big Kid" circus on the adjoining field. Flying can recommence on Monday 11th August.
04 August 2014
Club Members were today treated to an unforgettable fly past of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster. Check out our you tube video
26 July 2014
Many thank to Barry Harnett, Ken Howell, Ken Anderson and Craig Carr for their hard work refurbishing the club seats today. Memorial plaques are currently being refurbished by John Dixon (thanks John)
22 July 2014
***IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN HISTORIC AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL WE WOULD ADVISE ALL MEMBERS THAT THERE WILL BE NO FLYING AT MEGGIES BURN FROM THURSDAY 7th AUGUST TO SUNDAY 10th AUGUST 2014 DUE TO THE “BIG KID” CIRCUS ON THE ADJOINING FIELD***
11 July 2014
Sadly our Secretary had to stand down from official duties and the club would like to thank John Blakemore for all his hard work over the last two years. The good news is that previous Club Secretary John Davidson agreed at our club meeting on 10th July 2014 to support the club by stepping into the role in the interim period to the AGM
11 July 2014
Next club meeting 10th July 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
02 July 2014
Next club meeting 12th June 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
14 May 2014
Club meeting 10th April 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt).
08 April 2014
Club meeting 13th March 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt).
11 March 2014
Club meeting tonight 13th February 2014 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt).
07 February 2014
Our first club meeting of 2014 will be on Thursday 9th January at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt).
03 January 2014
BVRMC Would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year
21 December 2013
Many thanks to all those who made the effort to attended "subs night". We have now renewed over 80 Members.
14 December 2013
Keep your Subs up to date for 2014. Pop along to subs night on the 12th December 2013 at 8pm. New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (downstairs room)
24 November 2013
Club AGM (Members only) Thursday 14th November at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt) - Upstairs room
11 November 2013
Check out the magnificent work by club member Peter Johnson who is building the super constellation for Keith Mitchell (click articles above)
31 October 2013
Club meeting tonight 10th October 2013 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
29 September 2013
It is with sadness that we report the passing of long time club member and former club BMFA delegate Frank Scullion. Frank will be greatly missed.
24 September 2013
Club meeting tonight 12th Sept 2013 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
03 September 2013
Club meeting tonight 8th August 2013 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
03 August 2013
New Yesteryear pictures in the gallery from club member John Familton
17 July 2013
Club Meeting tonight 11th July 2013 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
08 July 2013
***NO FLYING AT MEGGIES BURN WEDNESDAY 10th JULY and THURSDAY 11th JULY 2013*** The Council have requested a temporary cessation of model flying as Meggies Burn is being used for other radio activities which may cause interference.
04 July 2013
A crashed model can nearly always be repaired! Check out the rebuild of a Capiche 140 by Iain Jeffrey in the Articles area (building board).
27 June 2013
Club Meeting tonight 13th June 2013 at New Hartley Victory Social Club Melton Terrace, New Hartley NE25 0RL (starts 8pm Prompt)
13 June 2013
Blyth Weather
Club Subs
| Type | Club | BMFA | Total |
| Senior | 20.00 | 47.00 | 67.00 |
| Junior | 0.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
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Next Club night is at
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Thursday 9th May 2024
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