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Good evening all...not expecting a huge uptake on this one at such short notice but thought I would try anyway.

Planning on a little jolly tomorrow (Sunday 13th) from Sherburn in Elmet with a couple of friends. Looking to head somewhere within 30-45 flying time that either does good food (sunday lunch is a bonus) or has a nearby pub. Wickenby seems to be the better one I see find with a few things to do there also.

Has anyone been to Wickenby or have any other recommendations???

Happy Flying!

I take it you've been to Breighton?

Hi DB6, as daft as it sounds I havent yet given how close it is to Sherburn...have only been flying for the last 12 months and have made more of a habit of getting out of the local area as much as I can to grow experience and confidence as much as possible.

Wickenby
 

The food at Wickenby is very good these days, I can recommend it.

There's usually a decent "buzz" at the weekend if the weather is good. The museum is on the first floor of the tower has a collection of WW2 memorabilia and gives you a feel for what the place would have been like in wartime.

Thanks GyroSteve...weather has been good this weekend and forecast for tomorrow looks good so lets hope so.

Any other recommendations...not many places have websites so is quite difficult to see if they do food and what they do...fancy something other than the traditional bacon sarny :)

Netherthorpe has a good Sunday lunch, just be sure to get a PPR brief.

Bar and Restaurant - Sheffield Aero Club

I agree with AndyGB, I went to EGNF last sunday and the lunch roast was truly excellent. Don't order a large one though or you might not be able to take off again.

Check your aircraft performance graphs carefully... the runway is short.

With the easterly blowing at the moment, EGNF is using 06, which has the slight downhill component. The aircraft were getting off fine style today, no problems at all.
But do check the PPR brief.
The food, particularly Sunday Lunch, is sans pareil!

Why not check out Sturgate. Not too sure of current food/pub status but a good choice for a potter out and back from Sherbs.

hi, i fly out of sherburn and a trip to Sandtoft is a nice little flight, and a brand new runway to check out. They also do a nice sunday roast. cheers

Has Sandtoft reopened? Spanking new tarmac runway!

Sir George Cayley

Sir George, it was due to re-open yesterday i believe, worth a phone call to check.

No food at Sturgate but the pub in the village (1 mile walk) has a pretty good roast for about 6 quid. There are four free bikes to take you there but if you are lucky ask and a lift to and from will be supplied. Be early.
On Saturdays the village chip shop cooks with coal and lard, a bit gritty (that was humour) but recommended.

I think Beverley is worth a visit, if only for the sandwiches. However, its very cunningly disguised as a field amongst fields, so difficult to find. Although once you have found it its outright obvious.

Terry, get over to Breighton - you won't regret it, and you're unlikely to get caught out by the weather. Give yourself an hour or two though, there's a lot to see.
Keep an eye on their events page The Real Aeroplane Company - Breighton Aerodrome and you'll get in for free as well :ok:.

Superb lunch at Sandtoft today. Lovely smooth new runway. Shame about the weather later on.

I found Wickenby a bit of a dump personally!

But the food was great :ok:

Thanks for all the posts...

Have been to Beverley before and agree the sandwiches there are great and also the atmosphere and friendliness for a small place.

I did venture to Netherthorpe yesterday and while i am very pleased to say I enjoyed the food I was quite disappointed with the atmosphere and as a first time visitor / non member to Sheffield Aero Club rather felt like an intruder if I am honest.

Not meaning to offend anyone and by no means a generalisation but found the people in the club quite rude and they certainly gave off the impression we were not welcome. Disappointing.:sad:

I'm sad to hear that, especially as SAC are supposedly trying to expand the membership. There was previously an issue with members of the competing flying school expecting to walk in and use the SAC club facilities for free, (whilst members have to pay to do so by joining the club). However, your landing fee, payable to SAC, allows you permission to use the restaurant. I would like to think that next time you will be made to feel more welcome or the club is shooting itself in the foot. :rolleyes:

Terryp
I'm sorry to hear of your experience at Netherthorpe. I am a member there, and although I only get to go there on most Saturday afternoons, the "Saturday afternoon shift" always seem to be to be an affable bunch, from what I have observed, with regards to visitors. You may say I am biased. You may be right! But, should you choose to give EGNF another try, on a Saturday afternoon, and you can let me know in plenty of time, I will do my best to make amends for my fellow club members apparent inhospitable attitude!
N.Z.