Social Calendar

Our approach to event planning is ever evolving. However, a few recurring meetings have settled down, and we will continue to schedule them. A number of other events might be added throughout the year. Joined events with Auster and VPAC clubs are being planned too. However, scheduling new events in an already busy aviation schedule might prove a challenge, and this is why we are opening most of our events to both Auster and VPAC clubs.

Another addition to our schedule will emanate from the renewed co-operation with Kemble-based Skyhawk “gang”. Concentrating mainly on Bulldog, Chipmunk (and lately Pup) formation flying and training, Skyhawks anticipate getting involved in organising other events, not necessarily connected to our aircraft. As long as the event theme is deemed of interest to the members, it’s game. Whilst operating independently from the Club, a close collaboration of Skyhawks and the Club is being envisaged.

Committee Meeting, Saturday the 4th of January 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday the 4th of January 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The first Committee meeting of 2025.
Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 1st of March 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 1st of March 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The second Committee meeting of 2025.
BPF: Formation Flying - weekend of 29-30th March 2025

BPF: Formation Flying - weekend of 29-30th March 2025

Halfpenny Green, EGBO
An event organised by Bulldog-Pup Flyers, together with SkyHawks Formation Team. With Robert Miller at the helm, this is another weekend of practising (for some: learning) the art of formation flying. Historically, this included exclusively Bulldogs and Chipmunks, now, Pups are also welcome!
Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The third Committee meeting of 2025.
VE Day Fly-past - Thursday, the 8th May 2025

VE Day Fly-past - Thursday, the 8th May 2025

Halfpenny Green, EGBO
Bulldog-Pup Flyers, together with SkyHawks Formation Team are planning a Formation flypast to celebrate the 80 anniversary of the VE day.
Air-Britain Fly-In - Fri-Sat, 16-17th May 2025

Air-Britain Fly-In - Fri-Sat, 16-17th May 2025

Wycombe Park, EGBT
The Club has been invited to this event, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the creation of Beagle Aircraft Ltd, in 1960. We will have our own stand, and Foxy (G-AXDF), Pup 100 prototype, c/n 001, will be on display.
HotDogs & Dogs - Saturday the 31st of May 2025

HotDogs & Dogs - Saturday the 31st of May 2025

Blackbushe, EGLK
Our annual meeting with Aerobility to grab a hot dog with friends, but – more seriously – get inspired, raise funds and promote Aerobility’s quest in making aviation available to all. Cost (after all we will be raising funds!) and the details of the day will be published closer to the day.
BPBC AGM 2025, Saturday the 7th June 2025

BPBC AGM 2025, Saturday the 7th June 2025

Sywell, (EGBK)

Our AGM, taking place once again at Sywell. The detailed meeting timings, guest speaker and any evening meal arrangements will be confirmed to members via email and Newsletter closer to the date.

Afternoon Tea with the Originals, Thursday the 19th June 2025

Afternoon Tea with the Originals, Thursday the 19th June 2025

Shoreham Airport (EGKA)

This is our yearly opportunity to visit and meet our Originals, at the place where their memories and our aircraft were created! When asked, overwhelmingly, the Originals preferred an afternoon event, mid-week. With the Hummingbird restaurant thriving, our now well established meeting place has been booked again! Details of the day will be published closer to the day, but we can announce now that the cost will be partially met by the Club.

BPF: Formation Flying - weekend of 21st - 22nd June 2025

BPF: Formation Flying - weekend of 21st - 22nd June 2025

Blackpool, EGNH
An event organised by Bulldog-Pup Flyers, together with SkyHawks Formation Team. With Robert Miller at the helm, this is another weekend of practising (for some: learning) the art of formation flying. Historically, this included exclusively Bulldogs and Chipmunks, now, Pups are also welcome!
Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 5th of July 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 5th of July 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The forth Committee meeting of 2025.
Beagles meet Austers, Saturday the 19th July of 2025...

Beagles meet Austers, Saturday the 19th July of 2025...

Leicester Airport (EGBG).
With the summer in full swing, we are joining forces with the members of the Auster Club, for a day of sharing thoughts and comparing notes on the enthusiasm we all have for our airplanes…
Beagle Annual Bash, Saturday, 9th of August 2025

Beagle Annual Bash, Saturday, 9th of August 2025

Buttermilk Hall Farm,

A few years ago, on the Club’s 40th anniversary, we returned to our ‘base’ – Buttermilk Hall Farm – where we were so generously hosted by Kevin and Vicky Amies. We will be returning there again in 2025, by air or by car thus reviving the yearly Club meeting. Club will partially sponsor the event, but there will probably be a small charge, to meet the cost of the food and infrastructure.

LAA Rally, Friday - Sunday, 29-31st of August 2025

LAA Rally, Friday - Sunday, 29-31st of August 2025

Leicester Airport

Following the success of our participation  in the LAA Rally in 2024, we have decided to have a stand at the 2025 Rally too.

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 6th of September 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 6th of September 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The fifth Committee meeting of 2025.
Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 1st of November 2025

Committee Meeting, Saturday, the 1st of November 2025

Retford / Gamston Airport (EGNE).
The sixth (and last) Committee meeting of 2025.