Well, I've been down to the Gliding club today to have a look at what goes on. There were about a dozen members there and they all made me and the kids feel very welcome. We went down to the launch point to watch the gliders taking off, and also what goes on in between. There was a good sense of teamwork with each of the members helping to launch and recover the gliders as well as working the radio and driving the winch.
I didnt realise how steep the climb is for winch launches, it looks really good! Also saw a couple of motor gliders (privately owned) doing circuits as well.
I'm getting excited now, cant wait for January...