Issue 23 - Midland Centre Caravan Club

Midland Centre
Bully News
Produced by
Doreen Sutherland
June 2015
Welcome to the June edition of the Bully News. I would like to thank Gordon for his help in
publishing this issue.
If anyone has any articles that they wish to be published in the next issue please email them to me
[email protected] or pass them on to me on the rally field and I will gladly add them for
you.
There will be a cash prize for the best article in each bully and one for the best of the year which will
be awarded at the A.G.M. in October.
We have a winner!!
The winner for ‘best article’ in the March edition of the Bully was Lyn Campbell whose review of the
Junior Rally at Astley was picked out by our previous winner, Joan Herbert and friend.
Lyn received her £10 at the Easter Rally at the Ukranian Centre.
Centre Equipment
The Centre has a mains powered portable music system suitable for playing music off any device
with a mini jack connection I.e. laptop, iPod or mobile.
We also have a selection of sports equipment including a variety of balls, light weight football goals
and cones, volleyball nets.
If you wish to use any Centre equipment above, listed in the rally book or would like more
information, please contact a member of committee.
Easter Rally
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2 -7 April 2015 at the Ukrainian Centre, Weston on Trent
Just twelve months ago we attended our first Midland Centre rally as visitors and we enjoyed it so much that
over the past year we attended several more including a fabulous holiday rally. So in January we joined the
Midland centre and this was our first official rally as members. We arrived about 12.30 to be welcomed by
June and then shown to our pitch. After setting up we had lunch and then relaxed waiting for several of our
friends to arrive, making the most of the good weather as rain was forecast for Friday. The evening was
spent in the hall with the usual welcome cuppa and bingo. Cliff was lucky, winning £5 for a line.
Friday dawned wet as predicted so the day was spent catching up with friends, numerous cups of coffee and
walks with the dog. The evening brought the lovely hot cross buns, tea and coffee, then we were entertained
by the Mix ‘n’ Match disco. A very enjoyable evening was had by all.
After the Chairman’s forum on Saturday we went into Ashby for some retail therapy, it’s a lovely little
shopping centre and a little further out is Staunton Harold with great walks for the dog and a garden centre.
After lunch we didn’t take part in the dancing as I tried last year and failed miserably and Cliff has two left
feet. Several of our friends did and after seeing them in the evening enjoying themselves (I think) we really
should try again.
The boat race in the afternoon was great fun for the children and the adults. The pirate ship was an easy
winner ‘till the wind caught the sails and it headed back to the starting line and the narrow boat which came
sailing by didn’t help! The evening entertainment was a great success again with Troubadour and Mix ’n’
Match.
Sunday after the children’s Easter egg hunt found a lot of adults, children and dogs gathering for the canal
walk to the pub in the village. The weather was kind to us and by the time we reached the pub the sun had
come out and everyone was ready for refreshments. We walked back through the village (a much shorter
route).
Then back to the ‘van for lunch and a rest! The evening started with the Easter Bonnet Parade before the
Charity race night. Cliff and I had the winner of the first race but that was all. We declined to go in a syndicate
for the auction as did several of our friends. Bad mistake, the rest of the group bought the winner.
Closing flag on Monday brought thanks to numerous members for their help on the rally. Prizes for the
competitions were given out. The juniors raised the magnificent sum of £800. We can’t yet put names to all
members we see, so apologies for not naming winners etc in this report. However we can name our friends
Kevin & Eileen Coles who had a very successful rally, winning their rally fees back, part owning the winning
horse and also winning a peg prize(not sure if that is a correct term.) We weren’t lucky at the bingo on the
evening.
Tuesday after breakfast we packed up, said our goodbyes and made our way home after another lovely rally.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
Cliff and Sheila Taylor.
Troubadour
Many thanks to Mike, along with his band Troubadour, for arranging a great evening’s entertainment at the
Ukrainian Centre Easter Rally.
It was very refreshing to see a vibrant young live band, performing for our entertainment. The evening
consisted of a well performed cross section of music that held everyone’s attention. Troubadour regularly
perform all over the Black Country and have featured at Robin 2 music venue on several occasions. We
have seen them several times now and never been disappointed.
Our connection to the band is the drummer Mike (a Midland Centre Committee Member). What incredible
energy! – And definitely the heartbeat of the band, alongside great vocalists.
Thanks to the boys – Mike, Rich, Chris and Will for a great evening enjoyed by all.
What very talented lads!
Ron and Cathy Howell
The Caravan Club National
Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.
We arrived at an unusually dry National Rally at Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire around 7pm on the
Friday evening.
After a 10 minute drive around the grounds we found our pitch next to the Porters and Sutherlands and got set up,
but just as we started to put the awning the typical National drizzle began.
Saturday morning was leisurely affair getting up at 9.00 and then cooking breakfast on the Cadac,
not the hurried running around delivering sports kits to those who were taking part in competitions at stupid o’clock,
followed by the rush of everyone trying to get the main arena for the start of the
competitions at 9.00.
As the rally didn't officially open until the Saturday this year, the format had changed and the
competitions were starting on the Sunday, so at noon Jim, Chris, Mandy and I set off suited
and booted to the Regional Reception in the Chairman's lines while Ian, Doreen along with Emily and Patrick donning
their Centre t-shirts headed to represent the Centre in the first competition of the weekend -Petanque, unfortunately
they got knocked out early on.
How time flies when you're having fun, it's 2.00pm so off to the main arena
for the children's sports, this saw Emily take 2nd in obstacle race and 1st in
the sprint (some Presidents Cup points), Patrick unfortunately had the wrong
footwear on and slipped at the start to finish 4th in both.
No sooner had the races and medals been handed out it was back to the van
for Emily to put on her Chairlady's Jewel for the next engagement of the day
the Chairman's Reception, where we were welcomed by Caravan Club
Chairman Grenville Chamberlain and his wife Liz, this was followed by the
Opening Ceremony, all this socialising is a hard job but someone's got to do
it.
With the formalities over, we just had time to nip back to
the van again to change and then into the Sports bar for
the start of the oversubscribed darts competition and have a pint or 2, while
the kids headed off to the MAYDAY Club with Xbox, Table Tennis, Table
Football, Laser Quest, Climbing Wall and other games to occupy them.
Sunday morning, bright and sunny and it's off to the sports arena, Patrick is off playing football and
comes back with a winners medal, for us it's the Volleyball, we enter teams in the Open competition made up of Mick
and June Hale, Jim Porter, Ron Howell, Mick Rigby and myself and the Women’s
competition of June Hale, Mandy and Emily Rosamond, Cathy Howell and Jane Rigby.
We got the first 2 games under way with both teams winning and then the drizzle started again.
With both teams winning all of their games it was time for the final, the open saw us up against
Notts which we won 2 sets to 0 (more Presidents Cup points), the ladies were up against
South Essex, at 1 set each we're into the deciding game which is eventually won 27-25 to Midland
(and more points). With winners medals around our necks we head back to the vans for our
Chairman's reception which is the Chairman's way of saying thank you for attending the National
and also taking part.
Monday welcomed us with an overcast but dry morning, just as well as it was time for the over 35's
football but instead of playing in the sports arena, it is moved to the main arena, no pressure then.
So off we go, Mark "Leicestershire Chairman" Franklyn in goal, Ian "What do you mean I was late"
Sutherland and Jim "Oh no not again" Porter in defence, Mick "The flying East Warwick" Rigby and
myself up front with Ron "The Legend " Howell and Dave " Legsy" Bennet on the bench.
Referee "Red Card Ron" is already for kick off, "only 2 teams so 6 minutes each way lads" he says, we take our
positions against Notts and go hell for leather. Half time arrives and not too soon 0-0 and
then the bombshell from the ref "Sorry lads 3 teams not 2". Gasping for the oxygen on come the
subs, within minutes we're 1-0 up thanks to a cheeky chip from Ron. The game finishes 1-0 so we
can now sit and watch Notts v South Essex which ends 2-0 to Notts.
"Right lads, beat South Essex and the title is ours" I say, so off we go again.
Ian puts a very hopeful ball up the line for me to chase, my brain says you can get it but the legs say otherwise,
the ball is crossed to Mick and slots it onto the net 1-0,
second half and seeing me get to the last one Ian sends
yet another hopeful ball up the line, cross it again to Mick
2-0, ref blows full time, thank god for that.
After 5 years of hurt being runners up we've done it
"National 2015 Over 35's Winners". Well done
lads, same time next year.
The dog show follows so time to catch breath, the Sutherlands and Porters enter the arena with
Holly, Amber, Ivy, Gem and Henry or is it Dave. A few rosettes are received, one of which I think was given to get a
certain Mr Porter out of the arena. Time to head back to van then, not yet it's off to
the Activities marquee to hear the results of photographic competition, Emily came runner up and I got highly
commended (more points for the President Cup), we both receive a certificate off Caravan Club Vice Chairman
Rodney Lambert and make our way back to the van for tea.
After filling their bellies the kids are off to the MAYDAY Club again.
Tuesday arrives all too soon and our final trip to the main arena for the Closing Ceremony, have we won the
Presidents Cup, did we get enough points, no it goes to South Essex, well we did beat them in everything else.
We say our goodbyes and leave the National for a quiet week running the rally at Carsington Water.
From a small band of 5 vans plus assistance from the Leicesters, East Warwicks and South Lancs,
we're crowned winners of the Open Volleyball, Ladies Volleyball, Over 35's Football.
I would like to thank Mick & June Hale, Ron & Cathy Howell, Jim & Chris Porter, Ian & Doreen Sutherland, Mick & Jane
Rigby, Dave & Sheila Bennet, Mark& Lynne Franklyn and of course Mandy, Emily & Patrick for taking part and
supporting the Midland Centre at this year's National.
I hope to see you all and a few more at the 2016 National at Weston Park.
Jason Rosamond
The Caravan Club National
Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire.
Friday 22nd May
This year’s national was almost as close as some midlands rallies and after taking the scenic route through
Moreton in Marsh and Chipping Norton we arrived around mid day. The site was enormous and bathed in
sunshine when we arrived, but after getting through the gate it took a further 10 minutes to arrive at our pitch.
We were greeted and pitched by friendly Marshalls, although one did give us a chilling warning about the
dogs as apparently any that roamed free and got too close to the deer may be shot by the gamekeepers.
I thought that this was a bit harsh and suggested that maybe tranquilisers would be a better and less extreme
option. Once on our spot we secured the dogs then took the opportunity to get the porch awning and
windbreak up as we had plenty of good weather and time to do so.
By Mid afternoon we were set up and decided to take the dogs for a walk. A dog patrol van passed us as we
made our way to the central arena and I kept a watchful eye on it to make sure there were no guns pointing
in our direction. We were about a 5 minute walk from the Centre which had all of the usual Marquees and
many trade and accessory stalls to peruse.
We had a quick look round and purchased a veranda pole from Isabella for our awning. They had some
comfortable seats that I liked and would have bought but Doreen pointed out that our loft is full of ‘seats’ and
we had two with us, so I postponed the purchase until a later date. We spent a further hour looking at the
stalls and then returned to our van.
The other Midland members were beginning to arrive and we saw Mick and June and Ron and Cathy as we
got back to the lines. Mike and Jane Rigby were also with the Midlands and had been roped in to help with
the sports.
Jason and Mandy and Jim and Chris Porter arrived during the early evening and once everyone was set up
we had a communal meal before relaxing with a few drinks.
Saturday 23rd
After a morning and early afternoon spent socialising and sorting out various teams for events we retired to
the sports bar along with Jim and Chris. We were hoping to sit outside but as the weather was good all of the
available seats were taken but there were a few tables free inside. We were glad of the seats and the dogs
were quite happy to lie under the table while we waited for the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony took place in the arena and as is the practice in recent years we were told where next
years national is to be. It was announced that Weston Park in Staffordshire is the venue and again this is
another close site to the Midlands and hopefully will get a good attendance. Once Grenville had concluded
proceedings we were joined by Jason and Mandy and Jane and Mike Rigby. We were going to represent the
centre in the Darts competition but it was massively over subscribed and meant we would all be playing until
midnight or later.
Sunday 24th
Today was spent at the sports arena, Doreen and I along with Patrick and Emily were in and out of the Lawn
Darts competition within ten minutes, after coming up against a group of ringers from an opposing centre
who were clearly former world champions at this sport.
We then walked along to the Volleyball court where both the Mixed and Ladies teams were doing really well
and winning their matches. The children’s races in the main arena followed a falconry and bird display and
Patrick and Emily both did well in their events.
The over 35’s football was postponed for the day so it meant we could return to the vans for our meals.
We had the chairman’s gathering this evening and several guests from various centres joined us for a few
nibbles and drinks to complete the day.
Monday 25th
The organisers put the football on in the main arena this year and the Midlands centre finally managed to
secure the elusive first place after several years as runners up. We beat South Essex in the final game and
were awarded the winners medals shortly afterwards.
The football was followed by the dog show which saw one Midland member use underhand tactics to obtain
a medal in the best 6 legs category. I was still in my football shorts and relied on Hollie’s finely crafted Sheltie
paws to try and gain a medal but someone who will remain nameless adorned their legs with fishnet
stockings and suspenders to detract from the fact that his short fat hairy legs would not cut any ice with a
sane judge.
To be fair the Dog show proved popular this year at the National and there were over a hundred dogs taking
part with all classes having 20 – 30 dogs on show. The Midlands dogs did well and came back with 3
rosettes; our group got runners up in the best brace losing out to a pack of spaniels that even outnumbered
our set of shelties. Henry got 2 rosettes one with Chris and the other with the nameless person from above.
The Rosamund’s also had some success in the photographic competition getting a runner up and highly
commended in two categories out of many that were of interest to budding David Bailey’s.
There were plenty of food and drink stalls dotted around the marquees and arena. We took advantage of the
pleasant weather to grab a tray or two of chips and a drink while we waited for the results of the competitions
to be announced.
There was also a Wine making competition which was of interest to the women in our group who would have
gladly volunteered to judge the entries and I think they may push for that at next years event.
The best national weather for many years, continued to favour us and we spent the afternoon relaxing
outside the vans before lighting up the barbecues to cook another communal meal later on.
Tuesday 26th
Doreen finally relented and said I could have the Isabella seats if I wanted them knowing full well that the
stalls were all closed today, I think she had a fright when the Isabella stand was still in the process of packing
away when we got to the centre but the moment had gone so I declined the purchase until next year.
We attended the awards ceremony and the Midlands were in with a chance of winning the Presidents cup, a
prize given to the centre with the most points gained throughout the event. Unfortunately despite winning
three major competitions and many other successes we lost out to South Essex who fielded teams in every
event and gained extra points for that, well done to them and also all of the competitors who took part to
make it a fun event.
Ian Sutherland
Nether Whitaker
Martyn and Andy’s 60th
Friday
it came as a surprise to me that two of our committee members were celebrating their 60th as they certainly
don’t look that old to me, probably as I am not many years away from that milestone myself. Also Martyn and
Andy are always fairly active at major rallies, decorating halls and setting up events for others to enjoy so
maybe this helps keep them young.
Doreen and I took our van along to Nether Whitacre on Friday but work and other commitments meant that
we did not attend the social on Friday. The rest of the ralliers enjoyed tea and Coffee and a chat in the hall.
Saturday
We returned to the rally at Lunchtime on Saturday and walked along to the pub with Jim and Chris and the
Dogs. We walked back to the site after a not too great meal, due mainly to poor service and communication
between the staff and while my mixed grill contained no steak or chicken which was advertised on the menu
at least Jim had 2 steaks on his to make up for his lack of chicken. We managed to order a jacket potato
which came as chips and when questioned, the waitress stated that they did not do Jacket potatoes. Perhaps
they should let the staff behind the bar know as they were happy to let us order one.
The weather was fantastic due again to yours truly who decided that we never use seats at Nether Whitacre
so they had been left at home. Many were sitting out enjoying the afternoon sunshine and after a couple of
hours sitting on our step and a rickety fishing stool which I keep in the wet locker, we returned to the van to
get ready for the evening’s social.
Once again Troubadour entertained us with two sets of classy cover versions stretching from the sixties to
modern day anthems. They had a guest drummer assist them when William Downs took hold of the sticks for
one song and he coped admirably with the task not missing a beat.
Jayne assisted by family and friends provided a lovely buffet for us during the break and we had sandwiches
Cakes and nibbles to keep us going through the rest of the night. Again Doreen was impressed as there
were gluten free options which our hosts had specially provided and she most grateful to them.
Troubadour returned to complete their second set and many were up on the dance floor as particular
favourites were played and enjoyed. After a couple of encores, the band concluded their sets and we finished
off the night with a few drinks and a chat.
Sunday
The good weather continued on Sunday and no one seemed in a particular rush to get away, most drifted off
well after flag had finished.
Congratulations to Andy and Martyn and well done to the stewards, helpers and the band for another
excellent rally.
Inter centres rally
Coalville Rugby club
After being invited by the Notts, Derby and Leicester centres to take part in this annual event the Midlands
Centre took a small contingent to Coalville managing 8 vans plus a few vans from our friends in the East
Warwicks centre which enabled us to participate in nearly all of the events.
The weather was fine when we set off but shortly after arriving the rain set in. Luckily this did not hinder our
enjoyment and we attended the sports meeting on the night to enter teams for various events which began
on Saturday.
The rain continued through the night and into most of Saturday. Fortunately it was fairly light for most of the
day and the games went ahead with Petanque, Volleyball, Netball and Football being played in a friendly
manner and getting many members involved.
Our ladies were particularly good and won all three of their Volleyball matches to take the title; they also had
wins at Netball and finished runners up to the Nottinghamshire centre to complete a fun and fairly successful
afternoon.
Saturday afternoon saw a host of races for the juniors from all ages and the weather improved as that went
on. It was great to see very young and not so young children enjoying the events and it was well supported.
The Midlands even managed to put a team together for the tug of war with help from Mike Rigby and a Notts
member filling the vacant slots. We managed to hold the other teams for a while but their experience and
better suited kit and boots helped to sway the pulls their way in the end, but at least we took part and gave
them some extra competition. It was also very enjoyable.
An evening barbecue and communal meal was enjoyed along with a few drinks to relax the muscles in
preparation for tomorrow’s exertions.
Sunday kicked off with the over 35’s football. We played Derby in the first game and I was sceptical that they
were all over 35 as some looked much younger. After chasing round for 16 minutes we lost 1-0 to
Derbyshire then had to play the Notts centre straight afterwards. A credible 1-1 draw followed by Derby
beating Notts in a grudge match meant that we finished equal runners up with the Notts centre.
The awards ceremony took place and although we were small in numbers we scored a good amount of
points and were not too far behind the other centres with Nottinghamshire being crowned as the overall
winners.
The event was good fun and although there were many competitions to take part in it was also enjoyable
being a spectator and supporting our centre. There was hot food served all day on Saturday and a social in
the Marquee on the night. Many non sporting members from various centres attended and all seemed to
enjoy the rally.
The 45 minute return journey back home was less than most of the Midland centre venues that we attend
and hopefully the Derbyshire centre will pick a site which is not too far next year as this is one rally that
deserves to be given a chance by the Midland members, especially if you have got children who like running
around,
Ian Sutherland
Inter centres rally
Coalville Rugby club
Chris and I arrived at the Coalville Rugby Club after a reasonable journey but we had to take a slight detour
through the village and a quick turn round at a crossroads due to missing the well signed entrance. After a
lovely meal prepared by Mandy we attended the Sports Officers meeting. Jason entered us into everything
including the tug of war, against what turned out to be two fully kitted out professional teams.
Saturday morning saw us at the Sports field for, believe it or not, 10 am!!! Fortunately, there were sausage
and bacon baps on tap, along with gallons of tea and coffee available from the marquees. The ladies won
their three games of volleyball against the Notts, Derby's and Leicester's.
In the afternoon, there were the kids sports competitions and they all made a good show of themselves with
a number of wins and places in the various races. All the kids who took part received sweets with the
winners, runners up and third place receiving a plaque to remember the day. The tug of war took place after
the kids’ sports and we were the strongest team, holding up the other two teams in the league but hey we
took part.
In the evening, we got together for a meal, a chin wag and a massage of tired muscles. Sunday morning was
another early start with baps and tea. The over thirty fives football was on the agenda this morning. We were
unable to repeat our feats at the national and came in the silver position rather than gold, but hey we again
took part.
There were only 8 vans, if you include the Rigbys but we gave a good account of ourselves none the less.
We all enjoyed ourselves and look forward to taking part next year at the rally hosted by the Derby's.
Chris and Jim Porter.
Central Region AGM
Midland Centre members as you will be aware the Central Region AGM is to be held at Stratford Racecourse
during the weekend of the 27th to the 29th of November. There will be socials in the hall on both Friday and
Saturday evening.
I would appreciate your support at the AGM on Saturday afternoon as I intend to stand for election to the
position of Chairman of the Central Region of the Caravan Club.
Thanks
James Porter.
Items Found
Several items were found at the end of the Easter rally which included;
A Kingston Memory Stick,
Sony personal headphones,
A Basketball.
If you have lost any of the above please contact Mick Hale who has these items.
Get Writing
Please let me know if you have any items of news, which you would like to pass on to your fellow members
and I will gladly add it to the next edition.
If you are running a rally and would like to advertise it in the Bully send me an email and I will add that for
you.
If you have lost or found an item at any rally let me know and I will pass it on to the members of the centre.
Don’t forget to send in any report or article that you would like added and you may win £10 and possibly £30
for the best article.
Fire Bucket’s, Generators & Flying Flags
The Committee would like to remind all members who fly flags and other objects that they must be lowered
during hours of darkness on the rally field, Generator’s can only be used for 2 hours between 10 A.M. & 6
P.M. (Silenced & Smokeless units only please).
Also they have asked that Fire Buckets must be placed by the A frames while on Midland Centre Rallies as it
is now mandatory.
Congratulations
Kath and Chris Smith have become grandparents for the 3rd time Hannah was born yesterday 8lbs 7oz. Both
mother and baby are fine. (27th March).
Carole and Jim Clarke have become Grand Parents for the first time to Olivia Suzanne born 16-56 on 30th
weighing in at 6lbs 11ozs both mother and baby doing well. (31st March)
Get Well Soon
On behalf of the centre we would like to send best wishes to the following members who have been ill during
recent months; Jimmy Walker, Shirley Walker, Sandra Hodgetts, Emily Rosamond, Lanis Downs, Mike
Pilkington, Nicola Jones, Lynn Todd.
We hope they make a full and speedy recovery and are out enjoying their caravans as soon as possible.
Sad News
Sad news again I'm afraid.
I have been informed that Lesley Nicholls passed away this morning, (May 20th)
Our condolences go to John her husband and the rest of the family.
Derek
Thank You
On behalf of Troubadour, can I just say thank you for the great reception we received at Easter and more
recently Nether Whitacre, we had a brilliant time and really enjoyed it, hope you did too. We look forward to
playing for the Midland Centre again in the future.
Regards
Mike Downs – Troubadour
A Word from Your Rally Secretary
Rally Book Competition.
We are again holding a competition to find a picture for the cover of the 2016 Rally Book. There is no theme
this year so the picture can consist of anything. All entries can be submitted to the Rally Secretary by email
or disc at any time throughout the year up to the Stewards Meet. Pictures should be in Portrait format. Please
– no close up pictures of humans. The prize will be a free weekend rally from next years programme.
Additionally, all Rally Book covers are judged by the Caravan Club and a prize will be awarded to the centre
with the best cover chosen by their judges. A further prize will be awarded should the Midland Centre win this
competition.
Andy Reynolds.
MCCC Rally Secretary.
The Gate Inn Cancelled
Rally 29 at the Gate Inn, 24th – 26th July has now been cancelled due to lack of Stewards.
Holiday Rally Change
There has been a change of stewards at the Weymouth Holiday rally in August, Mike and Beth Downs are
now running it with Jason and Kelly Atkinson.
Christmas Rally
Would any members be prepared to run the Christmas Rally next year as this year might be the last run by
our current stewards? Derek and Lin Moseley would be prepared to guide anyone who is interested on taking
this rally on.
New Midlands Fire Marshal
The Midlands have recruited a new fire marshal to help keep us all safe in our vans on the rally field. Young
Oliver Atkinson is making doubly sure that there will be no problems on his watch.
Security at the National
This year’s national saw an increase in security with regular flyovers to help stamp out any unruly behaviour.
It seemed to be permanently circling the Midland lines, obviously having been tipped off by nearby centres
that we could be a problem in that area.
Tote Winners
.
Venue
Winner
Easter
Far Forest
Bridgenorth
Carney Pools
Morthoe 1
Morthoe 2
Morthoe 3
Number
Prize
17
226
125
74
319
384
49
£45.00
£25.00
£30.00
£30.50
£32.00
£33.00
£28.00
Martin Campbell
Steve Preston
Sharron Brice
Craig Silver
Brian McGivney
Janet Turner
John Todd
Forthcoming Rallies
26 Jul 3 - 5
27 Jul 10 - 12
Monks Barn Farm, Stratford, CV37 8NA
Brookleys CP, Bidford on Avon, B50 4PB
28 Jul 17 - 19
Glanfar Stables, Burntwood, WS9 0BB
Free and Easy
Free and Easy
Horse riding and fishing adjacent to
site.
Cancelled
Holiday Rally
Free and Easy
29 Jul 24 - 26
Gate Inn, Nether Whitacre, B46 2DS
30 Jul 25 - Aug 8 Unity Farm, Brean, TA8 2RB
31 Jul 31 - Aug 2 Lenches Lakes, Evesham, WR11 4VB
Hoar Park Craft Centre, Nr Nuneaton, CV10
32 Aug 7 - 9
Free and Easy
0QU
Bagwell Farm, Weymouth, DT3 4EA (Not
33 Aug 8 - 22
Holiday Rally
SatNav)
34 Aug 14 - 16
Clay Farm, Clows Top, DY14 9NN
Fishing Available on site
35 Aug 21 - 23
Bowling Green PH, Bromsgrove, B60 4BH
Saturday walk, also pub meals.
36 Aug 28 - 31
High Ercall VH, Nr Telford, TF6 6BE
Bank Holiday - Stewards required.
37 Sep 4 - 6
Catton Hall, Lichfield, DE12 8LN
UK Festival of Fireworks
38 Sep 5 - 19
Oakdown Holiday Park, Sidmouth, EX10 0PT Holiday Rally
39 Sep 11 - 13
Cookhill Village Hall, B49 5JT
Masquerade Ball
40 Sep 18 - 20
The Riddings Farm, Atherstone, CV9 2PE
Free and Easy, Fishing available on site
41 Sep 25 - 27
The Holding Stables, Wilmcote, CV37 9XX
Stewards Meet
For Details of all of these Rallies please check the Midland Centre Website or 2015 Rally Book
Senior Committee
Chairman
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Jason Rosamond
Vice Chairman
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Jayne Reynolds
Secretary
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Derek Moseley
Treasurer
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Mick Hale
Rally Secretary
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Andy Reynolds
Assistant Rally Secretary
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Mike Downs
Junior Liaison Officer
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Beth Downs
Assistant JLO
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Andrew Brice
Website Officer
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Gordon Mitchell
Plaque Officer
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Mick Hale
Regional Rep
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Jason Rosamond
Regional Rep
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Martyn Reynolds
Bulletin Editor
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Doreen Sutherland
Social Committee
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Doreen Sutherland
Social Committee
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Mike Downs
Regalia
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Jayne Reynolds
Committee
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Brian McGivney
Junior Committee
Chairperson
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Emily
Vice Chairperson
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Patrick
Secretary
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Calvin
Treasurer
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William
Committee
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Martha, Millie, Ellie, Laura, Elis.
Sales
For Sale
Caravan for sale
1999 Coachman Amara 450/2 with all equipment plus 1 Full Dorema Awning plus annex and 1 Dorema
Porch Awning.
£2200.00 ONO
Phone B.Fisher 0121 350 4757.
For Sale
1) Wiring Adaptors (2)
13 pin caravan to twin sockets on car. £7.50 each or 2 for £12
2) Pair of Halfords cross roof bars to fit existing roof bars £10
3) Complete satellite system in box, never used £10
Dave Palmer on 01827 57759 or on the rally field
For Sale
Bailey 2 drawer chest with slide out table. Came out of 2012 Bailey Olympus caravan, but should fit most
fairly new Bailey caravans. Only used for 2 years.
Cost new was £250. Any reasonable offer considered.
Graham & Jane Downs Tel. 01384 835081 / 07503 146887.
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