when flying xc in a glider, most relevant info is on your usual frequency 130.4 or whatever.
speaking to local controllers means you change freq and loose the gliding updates.
if you accept a basic service you are then pinned to whatever frequency they use and subject to handoffs by them to the next set of controllers.
to be fair the issue is really with one airport which has aspirations for a huge increase in its cta / ctr.
Dual watch radio is a must have these days for serious xc in the UK.
The letter from the bga is really a reminder to glider pilots.
good to see a proactive leadership position being taken by the bga airspace team.
And congrats to them for the vast area in Scotland they have just opened up !