Events run by Herefordshire Aero Club & friends
Please note: Event details can be subject to change at short notice and some are dependant on good weather.
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Club Fly Out to Glenforsa
This beautiful airfield is on many people's bucket list so why not join us for a club fly out.
Do get in touch if you would like to be included and we will send you further details closer to the time.
Teddy Bears Picnic
Tickets and activity packs available via Eventbrite
Join us for a fun-filled day at our Teddy Bear's Picnic! Bring your family, pack a hamper with your favourite treats, and don't forget your favourite teddy bear. We have activities planned from 11am to 3pm, so there's plenty of fun to be had.
Don't have a picnic? No problem! You can purchase food from our on-site café, offering delicious meals, drinks, and ice creams.
Activity packs available for just £6.50.
Our event is accessible for all, with toilets available on site. Available refreshments include divine donuts, expedition coffee, party floss, cold drinks, and Mr. Whippy style ice creams from Meg.
We're proud to support The Teddy Trust. If you have a spare teddy bear, please bring it along to donate. You can learn more about The Teddy Trust and the wonderful work they do at their website: https://teddytrust.org.uk/
Our facilities include free parking, toilets with disabled facilities and baby change, and an on-site café serving hot meals.
Please note that assistance dogs only are allowed.
Our itinerary includes several sessions of pass the parcel, hoopla, hook a duck, pin the heart on the teddy, and guess the name of the teddy - tokens to play are just 50p each.
Note: for anyone arriving by aircraft, PPR is required: information is available on our website: www.shobdonairfield.co.uk.
We hope to see you there for a day of fun and teddy bear adventures!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Shobdon Airfest
Get ready for an fun day filled with fixed wing aircraft from across the ages, gliders, helicopters, microlights and gyrocopters and more!
Event Highlights:
Classic cars and vehicles,
Large model aircraft display,
Hangar tours,
Street food
Bouncy castle
Face painting
Birds of prey display
Circus skills
Interactive travelling airport.
Some on site activities and Food & Drink available as an additional purchases while you are on site. Accessible toilets available.
Tickets available for advance purchase at eventbrite.
Come and experience the thrill of aviation up close at Shobdon AirFest '24!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Club Fly Out to Channel Islands
Another bucket list destination if you haven't already been! We will be deciding on which island to visit closer to the time but do let us know if you have a preference.
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC
Purchase Tickets
Join us for Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC!
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (12A)
Get ready for a night of fun under the stars with our Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC! Join us on Wed Aug 16 2023 at 19:00 BST at Shobdon Airfield for an unforgettable evening.
We'll be screening Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on a giant screen, surrounded by the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and Shobdon Airfield. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks to enjoy a cozy night out with your friends and family.
Don't miss out on this unique experience! Gates open at 19:00 and the movie starts at 20:30 BST, so come early to secure your spot.
See you there!
Note: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is rated as 12(A) - Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
Purchase Tickets: Eventbrite
Additional Information:
Free parking
Disabled cloakroom facilities
This is a no smoking site and event
Service dogs are permitted but no other pets or animals are permitted
Food available for purchase:
Street food
Barbecue
Ice cream
Sweet Waffles
Popcorn
Coffee and tea
Mobile bar.
Flying in? Remember to PPR - visit www.shobdonairfield.co.uk for more information.
A big thank you to our event sponsors:
Sponsors TBC
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
An evening with David Burns - from high school drop out to Boeing 737 Captain and Type Rating Instructor
David will be talking about his unique journey in the world of aviation, from flying a Cessna Grand Caravan for Susi Air in Indonesia which led to the filming of a documentary called 'Worst Place To Be A Pilot' which aired on Channel 4
To then becoming a Boeing 737 Captain and Type Rating Instructor. More recently he set up a company that donates 20% of their profits towards sponsoring future PPL scholarships administered by the Honourable Company of Air Pilots.
The talk is free to attend and Meg will be providing meals from 18.00 with the talk beginning at 19.30.
To help Meg with planning the catering, please let us know if you would like to attend.
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Christmas Lunch
Meg’s Café will be putting on a festive lunch Monday 11th December 12:00-15:00
All welcome, pre booking essential 01568 708821 or megshotspurcafe@hotmail.com
Non-members:
One course £10.95
Two courses £14.95
Mulled wine & mince pies
Come along and enjoy a festive treat at Megs @ The Hotspur Café Friday 8th December
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and mince pies for £5.50 no booking required, just turn up and enjoy!
Remembrance Service
We will be holding a short service of remembrance at Shobdon Airfield Memorial on Sunday 12th November from 10.30, which everyone is welcome to attend.
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Le Touquet Fly Out
We’re excited to schedule a fly out of club aircraft to Le Touquet in France.
We will publish more information about the fly out shortly.
enquiries to events@shobdonairfield.co.uk
Top Gun: Maverick Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC
We’re excited to be hosting our first Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC!
Top Gun: Maverick
Get ready for a night of fun under the stars with our Outdoor Movie Night @ HAC! Join us on Wed Aug 16 2023 at 19:00 BST at Shobdon Airfield for an unforgettable evening.
We'll be screening Top Gun Maverick on a giant screen, surrounded by the beautiful Herefordshire countryside and Shobdon Airfield. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks to enjoy a cozy night out with your friends and family.
Don't miss out on this unique experience! Gates open at 19:00 and the movie starts at 20:30 BST, so come early to secure your spot.
See you there!
Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/outdoor-movie-night-hac-tickets-662280186867?aff=oddtdtcreator
Additional Information:
Free parking
Disabled cloakroom facilities
This is a no smoking site and event
Service dogs are permitted but no other pets or animals are permitted
Food available for purchase:
Street food
Ice cream
Retro sweets
Popcorn
Coffee and tea
Mobile bar.
Flying in? Remember to PPR - visit www.shobdonairfield.co.uk for more information.
A big thank you to our event sponsors:
Jackson's Property, Humfrys and Symonds Solicitors and Mayglothling Waste Limited.
Vintage Piper Aircraft Club Fly In
We’re excited to welcome the Vintage Piper Aircraft Club who will be flying into Shobdon on the 12th August.
Event times and details to be update shortly.
enquiries to events@shobdonairfield.co.uk
PPR requied - please call ATC on 01568 708 369 or email atc@shobdonairfield.co.uk
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
LAA Strut Monthly Meeting
The LAA Shobdon Strut meet at Shobdon every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Meg’s cafe opens at 18:00 and the meeting starts at 19:30.
Everyone is welcome.
Members - £1
Non-Members - £2
Talks are mostly aviation related and cover fixed wing, rotary and gliding. It’s a great place to lear about permit to fly aircraft and have a chat about aviation!
Longest Day Fly In & BBQ
Join us for The Longest Day Fly-In and BBQ at Shobdon Airfield!
Half price landing fees after 16.30L and BBQ available from 17.30L.
Fly In Competition: Take you best snapshot of the day and tag us on Facebook and Instagram to win a free landing and breakfast for two on your next visit.
enquiries to events@shobdonairfield.co.uk
PPR required - please call ATC on 01568 708 369 or email atc@shobdonairfield.co.uk
Note: The Vintage Air Tour will also be flying-in for lunch on the 21st June as part of their two day tour approximately 15 to 20 aircraft!
Vintage Air Tour Fly-In
We’re excited that the Vintage Air Tour will join us during the longest day fly-in!
The de Havilland Moth Club’s 2023 Vintage Air Tour is in the process of being organised, with planned mid-week dates of Wednesday June 21st and Thursday 22nd June.
Inaugurated in 2003, initially to commemorate the Centenary of Flight, the Tour has been run most years since. The objective is to encourage vintage light aeroplanes to spread their wings and to live just a little more than is entailed by out-and-back flights to the established Fly-Ins.
The Tour is aimed at de Havillands, of course, but others may be considered.
So far, for 2023, there are 23 registered aircraft, mainly Tiger Moths, but with two Gipsy Moths, three Leopard Moths and four Hornet Moths, a Stampe, Travel Air and Chipmunk also joining in.
The Tour is centred at Enstone North side grass, by kind permission of Tom Gilbert.
On Wednesday 21st June the Tour travels from Enstone to visit Popham for morning coffee, arrival around 10.15, thence to Shobdon for a lunch stop at approximately 12 noon, departing Shobdon to Husbands Bosworth from 2pm and returning to Enstone late afternoon.
On the Thursday the cavalcade departs from Enstone to Fenland for the coffee stop and thence to Hinderclay Meadows in Suffolk for lunch. Finally, to Old Warden in Bedfordshire for afternoon tea, where public access is freely available. All with similar timings to the Wednesday.
Times, routes, and participants are subject to weather and to change without prior notice. It is hoped that all the participants will visit all, or most, of the points of the Tour but for obvious reasons there can be no guarantees!
For further details please email ron@ukmgparts.com.
Teddy Bears Picnic & Fly In
We’re haivng a Picnic!
We hope you and your families can join us for a fun day out.
Pack your hamper full of goodies, bring along your favourite teddy and come and join the fun. Activities from 11am to 3pm.
Note: If you don’t have a picnic, the cafe will be open and serving their delicious meals, drinks and ice creams as usual!
Vintage Motorcycle Club - Founders Day Rally
The Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC) are holding a celebration rally with check in points all over the Country. This event will have a check in point at Shobdon Airfield with riders from surrounding counties checking in - estimated at 15 to 20 throughout the day.
Classic Car Scenic Tour in memory of Collin Ellis
Herefordshire Motor Club Ltd. (HMC) are hosting a Classic Car Scenic tour in memory of Colin Ellis.
Colion was a senior Committee member and ‘back bone’ of HMC.
enquiries to events@shobdonairfield.co.uk