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Info on the venue: http://www.walcothall.com/
When: 20th ? 22nd of June
Where: Walcott Hall, Lydbury North, close to the Long Mynd

The Triple X Free Flying festival will be held at the weekend of the 20th ? 22nd June 2008 at Walcott Hall, Lydbury North, Shropshire. This is the inaugural event in what is hoped will become an annual event. Held near the legendary Long Mynd flying site, there will be plenty of opportunity for flying, whatever level of experience pilots have.

The festival will to be an event for the whole free-flying community, with flying and non-flying activities planned for each day of the festival. Activities confirmed to date are:

· Free-flying trade fair with major exhibitors and manufacturers
· Aviation car boot sale
· Acro display from multiple world acro champion Raul Rodriguez
· Model aircraft displays
· Ground handling seminars
· Free flying films
· Beer tent sponsored by the famous Three Tuns Brewery
· DJs, bands and lots more.

Whatever the weather, the festival promises to be fun for all attendees!

Organiser Mark Leavesley says: ?We hope the event will be MASSIVE! It should be the best free flying event this year.?

Costs:
· (before 1st April 2008) Full festival pass 3 days £40
(after 1st April 2008) Full festival pass 3 days £50
Day pass £15
· Aviation car boot sale stand £20 for 3 days
· Children under 12 years old ? free
· Trade stand (bringing your own tent) £200
· Trade stand (in provided marquee) £250

All profits are going to the local children?s hospice

Contact Details: Mark Leavesley, 01588 630253 or info@leavesleyaviation.com