Thanks for making me feel better.............. I do think that it is one of the best places (airfields) to be by a long chalk.... was gobsmacked....... calm now........... but I must say that I fly all over the world and spend down time seeking out and visiting local flying clubs and have never been turned away............. How much money has been inadvertantly lost to another club or to aviation, period with this policy......... compare this attitude with:
Shoreham
Popham
Sandown
Bembridge
Compton Abbas
Headcorn etc etc
Visitors should be encouraged, after all if not potential customers they could become the next protester against what is deemed to be an elitist pursuit.