Barkston Cancelled

bill2b · 10-04-2014, 02:43 PM

Hi Folks
I have just been informed that the Station commander of RAF Cranwell has stated “All non core activity at Barkston Heath has been cancelled with immediate effect”.

Apparently there is a number of reasons for this but nothing to do with us so your guess is as good as mine.

I do not know when or even if it will happen again but as soon as I hear something I will let you know.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience but rest assured Sumo and I have worked bloody hard for this weekend so we are not happy either.

Regards

Bill

MiniLandy · 10-04-2014, 02:45 PM

Well, that's a sh!tter.

ardonfast · 10-04-2014, 02:51 PM

well bill you and sumo try hard we no this,
when can we exspect the full exsplanation??

big_jim · 10-04-2014, 03:18 PM

That is shorter than short notice!

What's goin on bill? Has someone upset the boss man?

Jim

bill2b · 10-04-2014, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_jim

That is shorter than short notice!

What's goin on bill? Has someone upset the boss man?

Jim

Higher than him
Sorry folks

MiniLandy · 10-04-2014, 04:37 PM

My understanding was that Barkston is a relief airfield, for other ones in the area? Has something happened at one of the other ones that means Barkstons been dragged into service for the weekend?

Hopefully we'll get an explanation, that was pretty short notice. Currently on a train home so i can go racing, without any racing to go to

bill2b · 10-04-2014, 04:46 PM

Nothing as simple as that I'm afraid Barkston but its not just us who are affected there is supposed to be a major rally there next weekend and all the aero people etc etc, a lot of grapesed off folk.

steve s · 10-04-2014, 06:04 PM

Best take the car off the trailer then

Just looked on the RAFMSA Forum and there isn't anything posted on there yet,
Thanks for letting us know Bill,
I know how much you put into these weekends, So i know how

you must be,
Keep us posted,
Steve.

apbellamy · 10-04-2014, 08:17 PM

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Hugely disappointed

ardonfast · 10-04-2014, 08:18 PM

was cadwell full?

big_jim · 10-04-2014, 08:22 PM

RAFMSA WEBSITE READS:

Hi Folks,

I was informed today (Thu 10 Apr 14) that non-operational use of RAF Barkston Heath has been put on hold for the foreseeable future as a result of the need to fly more often at weekends and a stretch in the availability of security, amongst other reasons.

Thus event 1 is cancelled and until further notice the series is on hold.

I will be contacting RAF Cranwell to see what the restrictions are to see if we can work with them to run our future events. This may take a little time so please bear with me whilst I conduct those negotiations.

I will keep everyone updated as I learn the impact of what is going on.

Regards

Darren

Comp Sec Motor Racing

NudgerSS · 10-04-2014, 08:57 PM

That's my marshalling debut put on hold then...

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spNOam · 10-04-2014, 10:02 PM

Thats my overtime thrown away

MiniLandy · 10-04-2014, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardonfast

was cadwell full?

The one tomorrow is, but there's an evening session on Tuesday the 22nd that I'm toying with the idea of hitting. I'll drop you a FB message.

big_jim · 11-04-2014, 06:34 AM

Bill, if this is off for the foreseeable future, what are the chances of borrowing the the gear (timing kit, marshals, you! Etc ) and setting up somewhere else?

Jim

10-04-2014, 02:43 PM	#1
bill2b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lincoln Posts: 448 CC: 2000 ECU: unlocked one	Barkston Cancelled Hi Folks I have just been informed that the Station commander of RAF Cranwell has stated “All non core activity at Barkston Heath has been cancelled with immediate effect”. Apparently there is a number of reasons for this but nothing to do with us so your guess is as good as mine. I do not know when or even if it will happen again but as soon as I hear something I will let you know. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience but rest assured Sumo and I have worked bloody hard for this weekend so we are not happy either. Regards Bill

10-04-2014, 02:51 PM	#3
ardonfast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: dunkeswell airfeald devon Posts: 7,732 Subframe: AMT CC: 2000 Make: Vauxhall ECU: dizzy/webers	well bill you and sumo try hard we no this, when can we exspect the full exsplanation?? __________________ "yuck ,more like a 3 r2" http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=tb261HwQNDQ SAY WHAT YOU BELEVE,,BELEVE WHAT YOU LIKE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=3JhaTwP7uuk

10-04-2014, 08:18 PM	#10
ardonfast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: dunkeswell airfeald devon Posts: 7,732 Subframe: AMT CC: 2000 Make: Vauxhall ECU: dizzy/webers	was cadwell full? __________________ "yuck ,more like a 3 r2" http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=tb261HwQNDQ SAY WHAT YOU BELEVE,,BELEVE WHAT YOU LIKE, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=3JhaTwP7uuk

10-04-2014, 10:02 PM	#13
spNOam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,999 Subframe: Home Made CC: 1998 Make: Vauxhall ECU: Tweaked DTA	Thats my overtime thrown away __________________ To insanity & beyond!! Geoff

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10-04-2014, 03:18 PM	#4
big_jim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 383	That is shorter than short notice! What's goin on bill? Has someone upset the boss man? Jim

10-04-2014, 04:46 PM	#7
bill2b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lincoln Posts: 448 CC: 2000 ECU: unlocked one	Nothing as simple as that I'm afraid Barkston but its not just us who are affected there is supposed to be a major rally there next weekend and all the aero people etc etc, a lot of grapesed off folk.

10-04-2014, 06:04 PM	#8
steve s Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267 Subframe: Other Make: Other	Best take the car off the trailer then Just looked on the RAFMSA Forum and there isn't anything posted on there yet, Thanks for letting us know Bill, I know how much you put into these weekends, So i know how you must be, Keep us posted, Steve.

10-04-2014, 08:22 PM	#11
big_jim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 383	RAFMSA WEBSITE READS: Hi Folks, I was informed today (Thu 10 Apr 14) that non-operational use of RAF Barkston Heath has been put on hold for the foreseeable future as a result of the need to fly more often at weekends and a stretch in the availability of security, amongst other reasons. Thus event 1 is cancelled and until further notice the series is on hold. I will be contacting RAF Cranwell to see what the restrictions are to see if we can work with them to run our future events. This may take a little time so please bear with me whilst I conduct those negotiations. I will keep everyone updated as I learn the impact of what is going on. Regards Darren Comp Sec Motor Racing

11-04-2014, 06:34 AM	#15
big_jim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 383	Bill, if this is off for the foreseeable future, what are the chances of borrowing the the gear (timing kit, marshals, you! Etc ) and setting up somewhere else? Jim