Gliding clubs in England are reminded about the Sport England Movement Fund, which offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. You can read more here.

As also reported in the aviation press, the Essex and Suffolk gliding club has announced that it is looking for a new operating base after confirming that its airfield lease expires in September 2026. The Essex and Suffolk gliding club is currently based at Wormingford Airfield (a few miles east…

We are pleased to announce that Deeside GC are now a BGA WInG endorsed club! Read more about WInG here.

As previously reported and by way of a reminder, the BGA recognises that sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These…

The BGA is delighted to be talking to several BGA clubs and Aerobility about potential opportunities for greater understanding, myth busting and practical steps to support participation in gliding by those with disabilities. We are keen to ensure that existing expertise is involved. Any BGA club or individual who is…

Stratford Gliding Club is the latest BGA club to be WInG accredited! You can read more about Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WInG) here.

Bidford Gliding and Flying Club is the latest BGA club to be WInG accredited! You can read more about Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WInG) here.

Yorkshire Gliding Club is BGA WInG accredited. WInG is a process that supports clubs in developing their approach to inclusivity. You can read more here.

Airfield safeguarding is a mechanism to provide information about potential developments near an airfield and give a possibility of some protection against unwanted developments. The BGA Development Committee publish this slide deck that explains what a club needs to do to help to safeguard its airfield and operation. The CAA…

The National Grid are currently undertaking significant projects to expand the country’s power distribution network. These projects feed into the “great grid update”, described by National Grid as “the largest overhaul of the electricity grid in generations.” The projects include reinforcement of existing high voltage power network in areas which…