I've not flown in recently but have just been down with my caravan. Not a lot of helicopter activity a maximum of three at any one time, but, much sadder, was the lack of visiting aircraft, very few of them compared with previous visits. There used to be a lot of visitors from other Flying Schools but I think I saw only one. The office, cafe and engineering staff were their usual friendly, helpful selves. I'm glad to see the gate is now closed each night which made for a little entertainment one evening when I returned to find a large grain wagon stuck just inside the entrance to the car park.
When I asked the driver if he was lost he said he was trying to get to a certain grain store and, having told him he couldn't get there by this route, said "That's why there is a big notice telling you that at the top of the lane."
I then suggested he reversed onto the hardcore area and depart whence he came. To his credit he didn't leave any deep ruts in the grass.
It is also more peaceful and secure with the gate closed.