Many congratulations goes to both Karen Bain and James Swallow on being elected to the British Parachute Association council for 2012. For those of you who don't know them too well:

• James Swallow is the dropzone owner, BPA pilot examiner and has over 1500 skydives. He has the philosophy of creating a dropzone with a great atmosphere, lots of exciting events, competitions and opportunities to get coached.
• Karen Bain is our dropzone manager, tandem instructor and a long time skydiver at Hibaldstow. She is also a keen freeflyer and participated in the UK women's headdown record in 2011.

You can meet them at the AGM this weekend in Bolton along with Bec, Stu, Hannah and Coby. We will also have Julia and Dave Head from Skydive Hibaldstow sponsored team Satori who will be promoting their Satori Academy. Lastly, this will be a great opportunity to buy new items from our exciting clothing range. So what are you waiting for, visit our "More than just a DZ" stand at the AGM!

James at the annual Halloween 10-way speed competition (2nd from right).

Karen taking another tandem student.