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Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Knowing how to react in those first critical moments can save a life. Performing CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival. The British Heart Foundation is sponsoring this 15-minute app based training programme – please…
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Part 2 Instructor Course 8-13 September 2025
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Places are available on a Part 2 BGA instructor course at Cambridge GC, 8-13 September 2025. You can read more and book here.
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Publication on 1st February of the draft BGA Competition Rules for 2025, including proposed changes which were explained in the document that was published alongside the draft rules, was followed by a 4-week consultation period. The only significant feedback received during the consultation period concerns the change to the handicap…
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New World Record for a 1000km triangle!
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The FAI IGC has now formally ratified Steve Koerner’s 10 July 2024 flight out of Ely, Nevada as a new world record for a 15m glider speed over a 1000 km triangle. The new record speed is 151.28 kph (94.0 mph) over an actual course distance of 1025 km and…
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Planning reforms propose reduced consultation
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The Government is proposing to remove Sport England from a list of statutory consultees regarding planning decisions in England. If successful, the proposal will reduce the amount of effective consultation required for a planning application and in doing so further diminish the protection of recreational sporting facilities including airfields. You…
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