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Dorset Gliding Club

Dorset Gliding Club, situated close to the Purbeck Hills is a friendly local club that welcomes visitors and new members. The club is affiliated to the British Gliding Association.

We fly most weekends and some weekdays during the summer. If you are interested in gliding and would like to find out more then please browse this site or why not pay us a visit or apply for a trial lesson.

Trial Lessons

Trial Lessons are not only a great gift but also an ideal introduction to gliding for anyone considering membership.

The cost of a trial lesson is £90.

To apply, download the application form by clicking here. Save, print and complete the form. Return it with a cheque to the address printed on the form. You will receive the voucher by post which has details about how to book the flight. Vouchers are valid for 1 year.

Please read our frequently asked questions and information page before booking. For group trial lessons please use the contact form.

Dorset Gliding Club

One day gliding course

Are you interested in gliding but are not sure what it is really all about? Then the intensive one day course might be for you.

For £199 come and spend the day with us at Dorset Gliding Club and get a real idea of what it is all about. The offer includes 2 Aero-tows and 2 Winch launches plus briefings and logbook.

Group Discounts

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 18:29
This year we are offering discounts for group bookings of 10 or more. Each participant will receive a Trial Lesson, with a BGA qualified instructor, which consists of an aero-tow to 2000 feet and the opportunity to fly a glider. The cost will be £60 per person instead of the normal £90. If you are interested then drop us an email, our contact form can be found here. Alternatively pop into the club and have a chat.
Last Updated on Thursday, 05 May 2011 06:02
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News

Spring 2011.

Task Week 2011 will this year be the last week of July, Sat 23rd to Sun 31st. The annual end of task week bash "The Y factor" or "why did you do that factor" will be on Saturday 30th July. Due to the popularity of the event the club is this year hiring a marquee. The event costs £10 and is open to members, friends and associates of the club - contact the club now the time to reserve your ticket. If you are interested in doing a "turn", singing, stand-up act etc, then you'd better start rehearsing. Like last year there will be secret judges in the audience and a prize for the winning act.

The 2011-2012 Price List has been published here.

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