We meet up at the Compton Abbas Airfield, Ashmore, SP5 5AP by 10.30am, and park in the allocated display paddock. Members to pre-order brunch that will be served at 11.00am in the ‘Lore of the Sky’ (menu will be available soon) and you will be paying your own way on the day (2 day’s notice of cancellations of food needed to avoid costs being payable). There will then be time to wander within the viewing area and watch the airfield action.
The second half of this trip involves a working factory,. We will leave the Airfield at around 1pm to travel 3 miles to ‘Smiths Farm’ Ashley SP5 5AA to visit ‘Grovely Puzzles Ltd’ (Jigsaws) for a conducted tour of the factory starting at 1.30pm. We are limited to 26 people attending due to health and safety concerns so it will be first come first served After the tour we will have tea and cake provided by our host Julie. The tour cost is £16/head CASH on the day, and should you wish to purchase puzzles they will also be CASH on the day. Depart around 4pm.
Jim Finch