Here's a link to the British Parachute Association web site that lists UK drop zones & associated radio frequencies -
http://www.bpa.org.uk/dropzone/dzone.htm
Monitoring of the given DZ frequency if you’re near a DZ can often help you build up a picture of what's going on. Better still just call up” <"DZ Name" Drop Zone> and ask what's going on / tell them you’re there - they'll *always* appreciate an RT call from aircraft in the vicinity.
Jump planes will call the DZ controller with a "Running in <altitude / Flight level> parachuting <1 or 2> minutes" call as they begin the jump run over the DZ. With the DZ controller (who is just concerned with parachute operations not any form of ATC) replying with a "Clear Drop" if after a visual check of the Parachute Landing Area airspace it is considered safe to jump.
WWW- don't joke about Mode S - I read in a BPA magazine article a real suggestions skydivers may need to be mode S equipped in the future! Can't see that happening myself...
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