I was asked " I want to learn what I can about the wind, observing and becoming more aware of it. Do you have any recommendations please? "

I recommend some kids bubbles and play with them in different locations watching how they drift. Also for starters the Kids book by Usborne "weather " after you have a solid base moving onto "Understanding flying weather" by David piggot.
Both availalbe from Flying Fever.

Well Done to everyone! Christine, Neil, Arthur, Alex, Lorna and Stephen more photos on
http://picasaweb.google.com/flyingfever/21stSept2008

Finally the weather has broken! A late Summer!
Sunday was a great day with light Southwesterly winds training at Bennan. Six people were on their first day learning to fly - most just met on the course, they were a group of friends by the end of the day.

Quote from Christine, " That was great yesterday. Thank You. It was interesting to find that once strapped in, I had no fear, I just wanted to get up. I suppose that is the fever thing? I really liked that it was tuning in with the wind, becoming aware of its subtleties."