WsM Helidays
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: B-o-S
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but not hard enough it seems
Just to let you know, the assorted "tat" on the helidays site covers the cost of the fencing, air traffic, PA system, Pilots barbeque, Hi-Vis jackets (available to borrow from the Pilots Reception point), provision of free tea/coffee and squash available under the gazebo at the Control Point - admittedly there were few chairs but I'm positive everyone was advised of the availability), van hire to move tables, chairs etc, electricity and water supply, etc. etc. etc. Without the trade stalls (which go down well with the public) we couldn't afford to go ahead with the event.
All burger vans had to be both registered with their local authority and subject to an on-site inspection by the local council environmental health department. There are an assortment of fish and chip shops, MacDonalds, Burger Kings, and family-run restaurants within a few minutes walk from the HELiDAYS site, not to mention numerous pubs ...
There was NO landing fee this year - following suggestions last year the decision was made not to charge but to simply accept donations. No one twisted anyones arm behind their back and made them offer a donation - that was down to individual attendees (one of whom donated a 3 figure sum). We appreciate the efforts made to bring your helicopter to the event and hope you will look upon the event as a chance to promote your "nasty, noisy helicopter" to the general public, (and if you stay to the BBQ you would get your moneys worth in more ways than one!)
All monies raised go to Charity, and EVERYONE on site is a volunteer - not receiving a penny for their efforts. I probably put in over 100 hours unpaid work from the Saturday before the event until the Sunday night, in addition I have a family (2 kids) to feed, wash and organise and a day job to go to at 9.00 on Monday. I'm not offering a sob story, just asking for a few less moans and more constructive criticism like that offered by Rotorboater. (Maybe we just need a sign saying "tea and coffee for air crews available here" - or maybe a few bottles of wine would be better!!!")
All burger vans had to be both registered with their local authority and subject to an on-site inspection by the local council environmental health department. There are an assortment of fish and chip shops, MacDonalds, Burger Kings, and family-run restaurants within a few minutes walk from the HELiDAYS site, not to mention numerous pubs ...
There was NO landing fee this year - following suggestions last year the decision was made not to charge but to simply accept donations. No one twisted anyones arm behind their back and made them offer a donation - that was down to individual attendees (one of whom donated a 3 figure sum). We appreciate the efforts made to bring your helicopter to the event and hope you will look upon the event as a chance to promote your "nasty, noisy helicopter" to the general public, (and if you stay to the BBQ you would get your moneys worth in more ways than one!)All monies raised go to Charity, and EVERYONE on site is a volunteer - not receiving a penny for their efforts. I probably put in over 100 hours unpaid work from the Saturday before the event until the Sunday night, in addition I have a family (2 kids) to feed, wash and organise and a day job to go to at 9.00 on Monday. I'm not offering a sob story, just asking for a few less moans and more constructive criticism like that offered by Rotorboater. (Maybe we just need a sign saying "tea and coffee for air crews available here" - or maybe a few bottles of wine would be better!!!")
