OUR GUEST SPEAKER

We are delighted to welcome Richard Turnbull as our After Dinner speaker at Icicle Refrozen.

Richard gained his UK PPL in 1979, added gas shortly after  and acquired an Instructor Rating and UK CPL along with the equivalent Australian licences in his first decade of flying.

Richard has a huge ballooning CV, flying hot air balloons for aerial advertising and rides and is one of very few airship pilots.  Most of all, though, Richard is a brilliant raconteur and we look forward to tales of daring do, carparks and “that tree”.

We greatly look forwards to hosting Richard and Jennie and we hope you will be able to join us.

RAFFLE

A Raffle is planned (at Donnington Grove we have to pay for our trade stand halls). The Trade stand exhibitors have been asked, according to Icicle Tradition, to contribute something in return for their free exposure to the Balloon community. We would also be hugely appreciative if each group dining could donate a small but interesting gift to help put together a fun selection: these raffles are very popular and help keep our expenses down. The 3-4-40 Region does not use IR as a Club fundraiser – any excess goes to a local charity).

As with past years, we will be running a fast-paced raffle draw scheme which will enable more drinking/yarning time after the Guest Speaker has entertained us.

ACCOMMODATION

Donnington Grove is offering a special package for the weekend (2 nights, two persons). Please note that the rates on offer to those attending Icicle Refrozen are considerably reduced from the normal rates and that there are fewer rooms available (36) in this hotel than at previous venues. Booking is only available directly with the hotel.

To reserve a room you will need to telephone the hotel direct on 01635 581000. The whole hotel is booked out to us for the Friday & Saturday nights (no internet reservations) so you need to mention any of the Magic Words such as Icicle Refrozen Meet, Balloonist, or 3-4-40 Event. You’ll need to be quick as rooms sell out fast.