GRASS FIELD

Locality: 

Popham Airfield is an unlicensed airfield with two grass runways and is the home of the Spitfire Flying Club. There are 100+ aircraft based there, ranging from microlights to ex-Russian fighter trainers. It is situated midway between Andover and Basingstoke for shopping. There is a small cafe on the airfield which is open at weekends where you can obtain a cooked breakfast or refreshments.

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What is On? 

A weekend of fun and celebration with The Berkshire Centre Come and join us at Popham Airfield, the home of the Spitfire Flying Club, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. We have live bands booked for the Friday and Saturday evening along with a disco to party the night away. Friday will be a day to enjoy the area and relax before the fun begins. Join us for bingo, before the evenings live entertainment starts. During the day on Saturday, we have a bring & buy sale, craft fair, stalls, and fun & games for the children and adults. Saturday afternoon there will be, a tea dance, homemade fancy dress competition and disco for the children, a visiting ice-cream van and much, much, more. Saturday evening entertainment will include food, live band, and disco We have a catering van on site Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, offering a range of food so you don't even have to cook! So come join us, and celebrate our 50th birthday.

    

  

Post Code: SO21 3BD

                                                                               

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Route:    From M3 junction 8, take the A303 towards Salisbury / Andover. Continue along the dual carriageway for approx. 2 miles passing Popham Services (Little Chef & BP on left side, Little Chef & Esso on right side). Take the next exit signed Micheldever Station / Overton. Turn right under the A303 bridge then turn immediately right again as if rejoining the A303 towards Basingstoke. This is a two-way slip road. Continue for 0.5 mile to the airfield entrance brick and iron gates on the left 300 yards after the junction for Steventon (go past it and you're back on the A303).  Follow signs.

 

Probable charge TBA

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Contact Berkshire Centre for more details

                               

                                              

Rally Officer:    Marie & John Woodward                  email:  mariewoodward960@gmail.com

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                                                                                              Mobile:   07920 728733

 

Rally Assistants     Ian Grover           Tel:                            Mobile:                  email:

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