SLOPING OFF...

...the Newsletter of Christchurch and District Model Flying Club for...December 2023

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Jon Goddard1

JON’S JOTTINGS, BY THE CHAIRMAN

  In the beginning, at least 10 years ago I believe,shortly after joining the committee l came up with the idea of the Bits box.  The committee at that time were a little sceptical, not surprising really as who could we persuade to run the darn thing.  Back in those days I still had a yacht in Lymington marina and so was hard pressed for cash,  not much  left over for model supplies l can tell you, even the yearly club fee of £15 was a struggle. Anyway that was one of the reasons that in the end I decided to go ahead to see how it would work.  I think it has been very successful.      Mainly I hope because I kept prices rock bottom and returns if not a satisfied customer.  It was.a slow start until about 3 members in quick succession give up the hobby,  their bits being donated to the club.    I cannot say it to be a pleasure to pick up donated bits as it is really quite a sad thing to do.    Sorting through everything on getting it home is time consuming, but for me quite exciting and I enjoy doing it.    A steady trickle of donated bits has kept the members happily going through the Bits box on club nights looking for gold.

            Alex