Saturday 13th December - Soaring in a Winter Wonderland

Today provided the conditions which makes Milfield such a special site. The hills covered with snow shining in the sun, fantastic visibility, (although it got cloudier later) and just the right amount of wind allowed us to go soaring in a winter wonderland. The hills of the College Valley, from Newton Tors along towards Cheviot produced gentle but consistent lift. Although conditions were very smooth for hill lift, our hopes that wave would develop didn't materialise. Still, to be able to soar for hours on end in the middle of  December is something few other clubs can provide.

Richard Abercrombie's 'selfie'