Berkshire Centre Programme 2021 Version 5: 25th July 2021
Updates include COVID information and rally programme changes from this point onwards only.
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Berkshire Centre Officers & Committee 2020-2021
WENDY GODDARD MARIE WOODWARD Chairlady Vice Chairman 200 Club Officer
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CAROL GALLAGHER IAN GROVER Secretary Treasurer Entertainment Equipment 01235 411 086 Officer
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CHRIS BEVAN PETER BIGGS Committee Member Rally Secretary Region Representative
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DERRICK GODDARD ALAN MANLEY Committee Member Committee Member Rally Equipment Officer Webmaster
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Rallying Arrangements – from 12th April 2021 (updated 25th July 2021)
The arrangements for holding and attending rallies have been set up by the Club and Centres during 2020 to be COVID-19 Safe. The main points involved in holding rallies in England in the current situation and for the foreseeable future are explained here. Different guidelines and dates are applicable in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they are not covered here. Any change to guidelines or law announced by Government or the Caravan & Motorhome Club override the information in this Rally Book. Changes will be communicated to members and these guidelines will be updated and re-published when necessary. • Rallies are permitted to take place from the start of Step 2, expected to be from 12th April 2021. During Step 2, rallies are on a ‘campsite only’ basis. There can be no social activities at a rally; none will be arranged by Rally Officers, either indoors or outdoors. There will not be Flagpole meetings. Ralliers should not erect awnings or tents for the purpose of socialising. • During Step 3 (started from 17th May 2021), there can be social events for a maximum of 30 people outdoors. So social events and Flagpole meetings will be introduced as the guidelines and circumstances allow. The Rule of Six applies to indoor meetings and two households are permitted to meet on that basis – an outfit represents one household. • During Step 4 (started from 19th July 2021), there are no longer any Covid restrictions on rallies and social gatherings. There are still Covid-Secure Protocols, with government and Club recommendation to continue following them. Rally Officers and Members need to respect each others sentiments and actions regarding Covid. • All members must comply with the Government’s guidance at the time regarding social contact and group size for meeting outdoors and indoors. • A rally is not permitted if Lockdown is in force in the area where a rally is to be held. Members who live in Lockdown areas may not travel to any rally. Up to now, the Club has been following the approach of allowing rallies during the periods when the majority of Club sites can be open. With the Tier system that was in place during autumn 2020, rallies and travel were permitted in Tier1 and Tier 2 areas, but not in Tier3 or higher. • Please book rallies as normal using the Centre website. The Committee appreciates that members may be apprehensive to commit to attending a rally, but without bookings in the few weeks approaching a rally, we cannot gauge the level of interest. The Committee is reviewing the viability of rallies at its meeting each month; rallies with too few bookings to be viable may well be cancelled. • In the run-up to a rally, the Rally Officer will be in contact by email with all who have booked to provide guidance on the rally and to request payment of fees. Payment can be by cheque (made payable to “Berkshire Centre Caravan Club” and posted to the Rally Officer) or by online banking (using the bank account details that the Rally Officer will provide).
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• Cancellations in advance of the rally for any reason are acceptable in the current situation. Please contact the Rally Officer to cancel. The scheme of charging fees for late cancellation is suspended until further notice and a full refund will be made for all amounts that have been paid in advance. Non-arrivals (that is without making contact with the Rally Officer before the rally) may still be charged. • In advance of each rally, the Committee and Rally Officers are undertaking Covid- related Health & Safety risk assessments. Up to and including Step 3, they were being forwarded to the Club for the record. From Step 4, they are held on file by the Centre. • Rally signage will be arranged as normal unless notified otherwise. • Pitching on rallies will leave as much space as possible between outfits, complying with the minimum spacing requirements of 6m between facing walls and 3m clear space around each unit. • The water supply and elsan at each rally will have a supply of hand sanitiser, supplied either by the site owner or the Centre. • For the foreseeable future, rally plaques will be provided to members after the rally. Plaque orders are being arranged in batches and are being co-ordinated by Marie Woodward. • Ralliers are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Government Covid guidelines that are in place at the location and time of the rally – in particular social distancing and numbers in gatherings. For the purposes of counting numbers, each outfit is a household (allowing for bubble arrangements). Rally Officers and Committee members are not responsible for policing observance of the Government Covid guidelines.
Committee Meeting Dates for 2021
Committee meetings are being held online using Zoom and are expected to be on the following Monday evenings. The Committee may vary these dates or hold additional meetings as necessary to fit with handling the Covid situation. 11 January 8 February 8 March 12 April 10 May 7 June 12 July 16 August 20 September 11 October 8 November 13 December Items that members wish to raise with the Committee should be in writing (email or post) and addressed to the Centre Secretary. Thank you.
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Notices
The points here explain the reasoning around items in this Rally Programme and present some necessary information that is normally scattered through the book in a single place to help with maintaining the rally programme as we go through 2021.
Guide to Rallying booklet The Berkshire Centre’s Guide to Rallying booklet provides additional information about how the Centre is run. Copies can be downloaded from the Centre’s website or are available from the Secretary.
Advertisers This year’s Centre Programme does not contain the same amount of advertising as usual. With the Covid-19 situation, the recognised position that businesses in general have priorities to remain solvent, no Committee members being willing to undertake the Publicity Officer role, and the somewhat temporary and fluid nature of this Rally Programme book, the Committee felt that it was not viable to try to secure advertising.
Changes to the Centre Programme This Centre Programme contains as much information as is available at the time of going to print. As the rallying year continues and Rally Officers put together their organisation for rallies, it may be necessary to add, remove or amend any event at a rally. In particular this year, there may be changes due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19. It may be necessary for the Committee to amend the programme as circumstances dictate. Updates are generally notified through monthly updates from Committee and on the website and Facebook posts. We ask members to show understanding where alterations occur.
Book-By Date All rallies show a “book by” date. This is the date when the Committee will review if a rally is viable for the numbers booked and can cancel it if necessary. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Site Fees Site fees are correct at the time of printing, and all are per night unless stated otherwise. The fees reflect the agreements between the Rally Secretary and the site owners. Occasionally, changes are then made by site owners. Where the site fee is shown as being inclusive of VAT, this has been applied at the current rate of 20%. Some site fees are shown as “Depends on Numbers”, indicating there is a fixed fee for hire of the venue, and the Rally Officers & Committee will set the site fee after the Book By date.
Disclaimer Readers should note that neither The Caravan and Motorhome Club nor the Berkshire Centre can accept responsibility for the quality, safe delivery, satisfactory operation or effectiveness of any product or service advertised or mentioned in this publication.
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Exercising Dogs Dogs must be exercised in accordance with guidelines at the site or venue. Dog waste must be removed from all rally fields (including agricultural fields that may contain animal waste) and be disposed of by members as per their normal domestic circumstances. PLEASE DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN SCHOOL GROUNDS. The Rally Secretary has negotiated to allow dogs on rallies at school sites. Please don’t jeopardise this privilege for future rallies.
Rally Finder on the Club Website Want to know where holiday rallies are being run and when? Want to know where other Centres are rallying on a particular weekend? Want to know which Centres are rallying in a certain area on a particular date? Log-in to the Caravan and Motorhome Club website then click Membership, Local Centres, then Search Events and Rallies. You can then search by any combination of: Rally/Event type: Short (<5 nights), Long (>5 nights), Overseas, Event Centre, Location (county), Country and Date. Note that only a limited selection of Berkshire Centre rallies for 2021 have been submitted to the Rally Finder and paper Programme Index for 2021, as the effort involved in submission and the uncertainty over the year’s programme is not justified against the benefit we achieve from attracting visiting members.
Centre Membership Renewal Do not forget to re-register with the Berkshire Centre when you renew your Caravan and Motorhome Club membership. It does not happen automatically. There are three ways to renew: • Log-in to the Caravan and Motorhome Club website www.caravanclub.co.uk, click on My profile then My Membership where there is an option to Join or renew a Centre. • Or you can renew Centre membership by phoning the Club on 01342 318 813. • Or complete and return the Centre Registration form attached to your Club membership renewal paperwork.
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Berkshire Centre Competitions
The Competitions that we hold during the year each have some notes associated with them. For this year, those notes are being collected into this one part of the book, to make it easier to update the programme of rallies as the year unfolds. At our March 2021 meeting, Committee considered competitions and has decided to not hold any until the Lantern Rally in autumn 2021. The Family Cup competition is also suspended until then.
March Hare Competition This competition is an observation tour associated with a rally held in March. In recent years, it has been a walking tour of the area local to the rally.
Golf Competition One round of 18 holes of golf is played for three competitions: • A Stableford competition is scored for the Bri-Mar Trophy. In the event of a tie, a countback over 3 holes is used (then 6, 9 holes etc.) to establish a single winner. • A lowest gross score (ie. excluding handicap) is recorded for the Cyn-Daw Trophy. Again, countback is used to establish a single winner. • Nearest the Pin Trophy will be played for on a nominated hole. The Bri-Mar Trophy is the senior trophy. A player with the best score for both competitions is awarded the Bri-Mar Trophy; the next lowest gross score then wins the Cyn-Daw Trophy. Players must declare their handicap for the Stableford competition, either a club handicap or one that is consistent with their most recent rounds (maximum 28 for gents, 36 for ladies, teenagers and children).
Fishing Competition The Centre’s Fishing Competition is open to Berkshire Centre members attending the rally. Visitors are welcome to fish for pleasure. The competitions are: T & H Angling Trophy: Highest adult weight Benham Cup: Highest junior weight John Parker Cup: Lowest adult weight Christopher Cup: Sunday Pairs competition All fish count except pike which must be immediately returned to the water. Only one rod allowed in the water at a time; no baited rod to be left unattended. Barbless hooks and lead-free weights must be used. Each competitor must have a Rod Fishing Licence which can be obtained online or from Post Offices.
Chairman’s & Competitions Rally Petanque A knock-out competition for the Keable Cup open to Berkshire Centre members. A draw will be made on Friday evening and matches played during Saturday. Matches are single sets on a grass court. Lawn Darts A knock-out competition for the Fairford Cup open to Berkshire Centre members. Played throughout Saturday on a marked out grass court with points scored by landing lawn darts in the target.
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Baking The competition for the Freda Abbey Trophy is open to Berkshire Centre members. The recipe is set by the Chairman. Flower Arrangement The competition for the Michelle Cup is open to Berkshire Centre members. A theme for the arrangement is set by the Chairman. Pub Darts Competition for the Bill Amies Trophy played during the social on Saturday evening. Knock-out competition of single-set matches. You are welcome to bring your own darts or use those supplied. Open to Berkshire Centre teenagers and adults. Photographic The competition is open to Berkshire Centre members. Adults Caravan scene prints (Stephanie Cup) Adults Non-caravanning scene prints (Garsian Cup) Juniors Any print (Benham Trophy) 1. The prints will be a MAXIMUM size of 5 x 7 inches (127mm x 178mm). 2. A MAXIMUM of 6 entries per category per Berkshire member may be entered. 3. All entrants must attend the rally and be on-site for at least one night. 4. The only mount allowed is that supplied by the Centre. 5. Prints must be submitted without titles or captions. 6. Digital photographs must not have been altered in any way. 7. All photographs must have been taken since the 2019 photographic competition. The judge’s comments (if any) for First, Second and Third will be displayed when the results are announced. Julvin Cup Junior mini-sports for Berkshire Centre 11-19 year olds. Try your hand at some non- combative, non-strenuous activities. Have fun & games whilst going for the cup.
Lantern Competition The competition is for the Upper Thames Challenge Cup and is for the best decorated caravan or motor-caravan window. It takes place after dark on Saturday evening. The theme will be set by the Rally Officers, to be advised. The Competition is open to all Berkshire Centre members. Visitors are welcome to decorate their window for a separate prize. No generators, no naked flames and no displays outside of the caravan/motor- caravan.
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Berkshire Centre Trophies
The Centre Competitions for 2020 were mostly cancelled, and points for the Family Cup for the competitions that were held are carried over until the competitions can be held again. TROPHY OPEN TO COMPETITION HOLDER GOLF TROPHIES Player with Highest Bri-Mar Trophy Berkshire Members Not held in 2020 Stableford Points Player with Lowest Gross Cyn-Daw Trophy Berkshire Members Not held in 2020 score Player nearest the pin on a Nearest the Pin Trophy All competitors Not held in 2020 nominated hole PHOTOGRAPHY TROPHIES Stephanie Cup Berkshire Members Best ‘Caravan Scene’ Print Not held in 2020 Garsian Cup Berkshire Members Best ‘General’ Print Not held in 2020 Benham Trophy Berkshire Junior Best ‘General’ Print Not held in 2020 CHAIRMAN’S COMPETITION TROPHIES Keable Cup Berkshire Members Adult Petanque Not held in 2020 Fairford Cup Berkshire Members Lawn Darts Not held in 2020 Michelle Cup Berkshire Members Flower Arrangement Not held in 2020 Bill Amies Trophy Berkshire Members Pub Darts Not held in 2020 Freda Abbey Trophy Berkshire Members Baking Competition Not held in 2020 Julvin Cup Berkshire Junior Junior Mini-sports Not held in 2020 FISHING TROPHIES T & H Angling Trophy Berkshire Members Adult Highest Gross Weight Not held in 2020 Benham Fishing Cup Berkshire Junior Youth Highest Gross Weight Not held in 2020 Christopher Cup Berkshire Members Adult Pairs Competition Not held in 2020 John Parker Cup Berkshire Members Adult Lowest Gross Weight Not held in 2020 OTHER TROPHIES Best overall score in the David, Joyce & Ian March Hare Trophy Everyone observation tour Grover (Mar 2020) Upper Thames Challenge Best Decorated Caravan Lesley & Steve Moulds Berkshire Members Cup Window (Nov 2019) Bettine & Terry Bly Rally Secretary Trophy Berkshire Rally Officers Best Rally Book Write-up David, Joyce & Ian Grover (Jan 2020) BERKSHIRE FAMILY TROPHY – awarded at each AGM to the family that has been the most successful in all Centre Competitions since the last AGM Family with the Wightman Cup Berkshire Members Not awarded in 2020 Best Overall Score All competitors must attend the rally at which the competition is held. All trophies are the property of the Berkshire Centre Caravan & Motorhome Club and must be returned to the Competitions Officer no later than 14 days before the rally in the following year.
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Caravan and Motorhome Club – Berkshire Centre AGM Notice to Members
The 2021 Annual General Meeting of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Berkshire Centre will be held at 2:30pm on Saturday 2nd October 2021 at Colleton Primary School, Twyford, Berkshire. Any two registered members may propose any registered member to be an officer of the Committee of the Centre to which they are all registered. Written nominations for election, confirmed by the nominee, the proposer and the seconder, must be received by the Centre Secretary not later than fourteen days before the AGM (i.e. by 2:30pm on Saturday 18th September 2021). Formal notices of motion from registered members, duly signed by the proposer and seconder, must be received in writing by the Centre Secretary not later than 35 days prior to the AGM (i.e. by 2:30pm on Saturday 21st August 2021). Only members who have registered, or re-registered, with the Centre at least 35 days prior to the date of the meeting are entitled to speak, vote or stand for election. This official Notice convening the Meeting is circulated to Full, Joint and Family Members of the Berkshire Centre who are on the Centre's Register in January 2021, and new Members joining in the period up to the AGM. It will also be available at the door on the way to the Meeting. Thank you for supporting the Berkshire Centre. AGENDA 1. Notice convening the Meeting 2. Apologies for absence 3. Minutes of the last AGM (10th October 2020) 4. Matters Arising 5. Chairman’s Report 6. Treasurer’s Report 7. Rally Secretary’s Report 8. Junior Section Report 9. Regional Council Report 10. Notices of Motion 11. Elections i) Chairman ii) Secretary iii) Treasurer iv) Vice Chairman v) Rally Secretary vi) Committee (8 members) 12. Appointment of Auditors 13. Any Other Business 14. Presentations
Carol Gallagher Secretary, Berkshire Centre, Caravan and Motorhome Club
Members requiring copies of the 2020 AGM minutes and accounts prior to the meeting should request them from the Secretary.
Home Counties Region Council www.homecountiesregion.co.uk
Regional Officers for the year November 2020 – November 2021 are: Chairman David Rickard Vice Chairman Jackie Lee Secretary Linda Allen Treasurer Alan Cadman
Berkshire Centre Region Delegates Chris Bevan and Gary Williams The Annual General Meeting of the Home Counties Region will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday 9th October 2021 at Princes Risborough School, Merton Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DT.
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BERKSHIRE CENTRE CHAIRMEN
Mr Frank Johns 1970 – 1972 Mr James Oxberry 1984 - 1987 Mrs Angela Massey 2003 - 2006 Mr Doug Purdy 1972 - 1975 Mr Brian Lee 1987 - 1990 Mr John Ward 2006 - 2009 Mr Peter Bennett 1975 - 1978 Mr Eddie Maguire 1990 - 1993 Mr Steve Moulds 2009 - 2012 Mr Peter Butler 1978 - 1981 Mr Bryan Hailstone 1993 - 1996 Mrs Jane Tuthill 2012 - 2015 Mr Mike Wightman 1981 - 1982 Mr David Grover 1996 - 2001 Mr David Saunders 2015 - 2018 Mrs Hazel Boman 1982 - 1984 Mrs Elaine Guilfoyle 2001 - 2003 Mrs Wendy Goddard 2018 -
BERKSHIRE CENTRE JUNIOR CHAIRMEN
Paul Bennett 1972 - 1973 Anita Tuthill 1982 - 1982 Emma Guilfoyle 1990 - 1993 Stephen Lynch 1976 - 1977 Tracy Ansell 1982 - 1984 Tim Cropper 1993 - 1996 Andrew Purdy 1977 - 1978 Karen Watson 1984 - 1985 Kayleigh Moulds 2004 - 2005 Julie Butler 1978 - 1979 Corin Lillywhite 1985 - 1986 Thomas Ayling 2005 - 2006 Linda Amies 1979 - 1981 Yvonne Brownell 1986 - 1989 Clive Wightman 1981 - 1982 Jozef Hodgson 1989 - 1990
2021 Rally Programme
The Rally Programme presented on the following pages has dates, venues and social events set up mostly as they would be for a normal year of rallying. Thank you to Rally Officers for volunteering to run the 2021 Programme. However, none of us knows how much of this programme will be able to go ahead in this form, and the Committee will review the feasibility of each rally as we go through the year in conjunction with the venues and Rally Officers. If Rally Officers would like to add, change or remove any information at any point, then please contact Ian Grover or Peter Biggs. All updates to the programme will be notified using the Centre website, a monthly update email to members following each Committee meeting and posts on Facebook. This programme booklet will be updated and re-published as necessary through the year.
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We extend our thanks to Winchester Caravans for advertising in this programme as part of a multi-year commitment.
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2022 MAY MAR NOV AUG 2021 DEC OCT JUN APR JAN SEP JUL W W 1 1 Th Th 30 2 2 1 1 Weekend Padworth 31 Desborough 30 3 Xmas Party 1 3 2 2 F F Twyford AGM Cookham Sa Sa 1 4 2 4 3 1 3 Su Su 2 5 3 5 1 4 2 4 Redruth,Cornwall M M 3 6 1 4 6 2 5 3 5 1 Tu Tu 4 7 2 5 7 3 6 1 4 6 2 Bank Holiday Bank W W 5 8 3 6 8 4 7 2 5 7 3 Newbury MHome Show NewburyMHome Th Th 6 9 4 7 9 5 8 3 6 8 4 P. Risborough P. Medmenham 10 10 RegionAGM Winchester 7 5 8 6 9 4 7 Swiss Farm 9 5 F F Blue Nose Cookham Twyford Overton Lantern Henley Hurley Sa 11 11 10 10 Sa 8 6 9 7 5 8 6 Su Su 12 10 12 11 11 9 7 8 6 9 7 10 13 11 13 12 10 12 M M 8 9 7 8 Event Tu Tu 11 14 12 14 10 13 11 13 9 8 9 BagwellDorsetnear Weymouth, Farm, 12 15 10 13 15 11 14 12 14 10 W W 9 Retrofestival Newbury Retrofestival Th Th 13 16 11 14 16 12 15 10 13 15 11 Retrofestival Newark Retrofestival Sharnfold Farm 14 17 12 15 17 13 16 11 14 16 12 Eastbourne F F Padworth Farley Hill Competition Sa 15 18 13 16 18 14 17 12 15 17 13 Sa Su Su 16 19 14 17 19 15 18 13 16 18 14 17 20 15 18 20 16 19 14 17 19 15 M M Tu Tu 18 21 16 19 21 17 20 15 18 20 16 19 22 17 20 22 18 21 16 19 21 17 W W Holiday Th Th 20 23 18 21 23 19 22 17 20 22 18 Medmenham 21 24 19 Glastonbury 22 24 20 23 18 21 23 19 Holybourne F F Carnival Didcot Sa 22 25 20 23 25 21 24 19 22 24 20 Sa Su Su 23 26 21 24 26 22 25 20 23 25 21 24 27 22 25 27 23 26 21 24 26 22 M M Public Holiday Public Tu Tu 25 28 23 26 28 24 27 22 25 27 23 26 29 24 27 29 25 28 23 26 28 24 W W Version 8: Version Th Th 27 30 25 28 30 26 29 24 27 29 25 Padworth Bletchingdon Badshot Lea Lea Badshot 28 31 26 29 27 30 25 28 30 26 F Halloween F Cookham Weyhill Weyhill Sa 29 27 30 28 31 26 29 27 Sa Committee Mtg Committee 1 1 25th July 2021July 25th Redruth, Cornwall Su Su 30 28 31 29 27 30 28 2 2 31 29 30 28 31 29 M M Tu Tu 30 31 29 30 30 31 W W 2022 MAY MAR NOV AUG 2021 DEC OCT JUN APR JAN SEP JUL
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Apr 23 - Apr 25 HOLYBOURNE GRASS FIELD Holybourne Sports Field Step 2 - campsite only
The market town of Alton offers a mix of historical buildings, modern shops and Booked arcades. The Curtis Museum has one of the finest history collections in Hampshire. You can jump on the Mid-Hants famous Watercress Railway at Alton. Rally No: 1 At nearby Chawton there is also Jane Austen's House Museum and Gilbert White's House to visit. Map Ref: SU 739 412 What’s On? Arrive on Friday from 5pm and enjoy the surrounding area. Postcode: Unfortunately we are unable to hold any socials at this stage however we hope you GU34 4HA enjoy the local area and just being away in your caravan and waving to your friends from afar. Rally Opens: There will be no flag on Sunday. 5:00pm Friday Due to Covid restrictions bookings are limited to a maximum of 30 people including Rally Closes: children and normal campsite rules apply so no social and you must stay in the vicinity of 4:00pm Sunday your own van. Site Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £8.00 + VAT Alan and Una Manley 07713 925 396 Rally Fee: Carol and Shaun Gallagher 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 £1.00 Directions: From A31 Farnham to Alton continue for approx. 7 miles to the first roundabout. Take 2nd exit onto B3004 signed Alton/Bordon/Binsted/Holybourne. At first Admin Fee: set of lights turn right into London Road signed Treloar College/Holybourne/Binsted. Site £2.00 is on left after approx. 0.8 mile just past Suzuki garage. Watch for BCC rally signs. Please book by: Monday 5 Apr
Apr 30 - May 3 COOKHAM GRASS FIELD Holy Trinity Church A Tranquil Weekend
Cookham is a small pretty village on the banks of the River Thames. The Booked secluded rally field is just 50 yards from the river bank where the walks are good. Slough and Maidenhead are close by for shopping. Rally No: 2 What’s On? Welcome to Swiss Farm Map Ref: This site is an ideal location for a walk into Henley where some cafes and some shops SU 896 855 maybe open. Or you can just take a strol down the river. Postcode: The Swiss Farm Cafe will be open so pop over for a cup of tea and slice of cake. SL6 9SP This rally still falls under Covid restriction that is on a campsite basis in that you must Rally Opens: stay within your own van and we are restricted to a maximum of 30 people including 2:00pm Friday children. So please book early. Rally Closes: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: 3:00pm Monday John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Sue and Peter Biggs 07766 331 195 Site Fee: £9.00 + VAT Directions: From Maidenhead take A4094 to Cookham (roundabout off A4 just before river bridge). Take care through traffic calming. Follow road through village. Turn left for Rally Fee: church and follow rally signs to site behind church. £2.00 From Marlow, take A4155 to Bourne End then A4094 to Cookham. On crossing the river Admin Fee: bridge turn right for church and then as above. £2.00 Please book by: Monday 12 Apr
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May 7 - May 9 HENLEY GRASS FIELD Swiss Farm Step 2 - campsite only
The rally field is adjacent to the Swiss Farm caravan site and is at the foot of the Booked Chiltern Hills. Henley town centre is a few minutes walk away from the rally field, with its shops and restaurants. There is a Waitrose and a Sainsburys Local in the Rally No: 3 town and Tescos is just outside of the town approx. 2 miles away. There is also a Wetherspoons in the town too, The Catherine Wheel. Map Ref: SU 760 834 What’s On? Welcome to Swiss Farm Postcode: This site is an ideal location for a walk into Henley where some cafes and some shops RG9 2HY maybe open. Or you can just take a strol down the river. The Swiss Farm Cafe will be open so pop over for a cup of tea and slice of cake. Rally Opens: 4:00pm Friday This rally still falls under Covid restriction that is on a campsite basis in that you must stay within your own van and we are restricted to a maximum of 30 people including Rally Closes: children. So please book early. 4:00pm Sunday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Site Fee: Gary, Tracie and Kathryn Williams 0118 940 1405 07940 717 469 £10.50 inc VAT Mark, Lorraine and April Parker Rally Fee: Directions: From Henley follow signs to Oxford. At mini roundabout turn right onto £1.00 A4155 signed Marlow. Immediately past the Rugby Club turn left into field. Follow signs. Admin Fee: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ENTER THE FIELD FROM MARLOW DIRECTION. £2.00 Please book by: Monday 19 Apr
May 28 - May 31 WEYHILL, ANDOVER GRASS FIELD Weyhill Fair Pub Bank Holiday – Step 3 – outdoor socials up to 30 people
The Weyhill Fair pub stands on the original site of The Weyhill Fairground, dating Booked far back as the 11th Century. The pub's owners pride themselves on offering a relaxed Home from Home atmosphere with Professional Service, Real Cask Ales Rally No: 4 and locally sourced Ingredients. The menu offers a wide variety of light bites & sandwiches, classic starters, mains and sides, and of course the pudd'n menu. Map Ref: The menus and other information are available on the pub's website at SU 320 467 www.weyhillfairandover.co.uk. The Weyhill Craft & Design Centre and Tea-room Postcode: is a short walk along the road and Weyhill Farm Shop is opposite the pub. Also SP11 0PP in the area are the Hawk Conservancy (4 miles) and Cholderton Charlie's Farm with plenty of children's farm and zoo activities (8 miles). Rally Opens: 4:00pm Friday Rosebourne Garden Centre approx 2 miles on road towards Thruxton. It has a restaurant, food hall, gifts, homewares, ornaments & some furniture. Rally Closes: In addition to the site fee, there is a charge of 2.00 pounds per outfit for use of 4:00pm Monday the water supply and elsan at the pub for the rally. Site Fee: What’s On? Please join us for a weekend away at the Weyhill Fair Pub near Andover. £8.00 inc VAT The site is situated within the grounds of a lovely country pub and is walking distance to Rally Fee: a wonderful garden centre and local farm shop as well as a short drive to the historic £2.00 town of Andover. We're hoping to arrange a group meal from the pub or perhaps a trip Admin Fee: to the local Hawk Conservation Centre (COVID allowing). Limited availability book early. £2.00 Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Please book by: Nicki Raw and Adam Massey Monday 10 May Amy and Kevin Heath 0118 986 2391 07538 689 806 Directions: From M3 J8 take A303 towards Andover. After 16 miles take the A343/A342 exit signposted Portway Ind Est / Weyhill. Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout and cross over the A303. Take the 1st exit at the next roundabout onto A342 towards Devizes. Pub is on the right in 1.3 miles just before the petrol station.
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Jun 10 - Jun 14 NEWARK GRASS FIELD Newark Show Ground Retro Festival Newark 2021 – Cancelled due to COVID
Newark Showground just off the A1 by the junction with the A46. Next door is an Booked Aircraft Museum and close by the market town of Newark. You may be too busy at the festival to want to leave! Lincoln with its historic past and buildings is the Rally No: 5 nearest City. Here are the Castle and Prison, The Cathedral and the Jews House that is said to be the oldest inhabited house in the UK. By the way, Lincoln City Map Ref: is not flat! SK 824 564 What’s On? You may have missed it due to the Virus, but it's back in 2021. The 2021 Postcode: prices come with the benefit of early bird price available until 31 December 2020. The NG24 2NY fee is 150 pounds for camping unit, 2 Adults passes and Electrics are free. From 1 Rally Opens: January 2021 the fee goes to 160 pounds for Unit and 2 Adults. Extra adults are 40 12:00 noon Thursday pounds each and for single attendees it is 130 pounds. Extra 11 to 16 years at 20 pounds. Children under 11 years go free. Rally Closes: 12:00 noon Monday There is 5 pounds combined Rally/Admin Fee per booking all payable to the Marshals on arrival. Arrival not before 12:00 on Thursday. Depart no later than 12:00 on Monday. Site Fee: The Camping Field does not have dedicated Shower or Toilets available. £See What's On Entry passes will be sent to members prior to the festival, but contingency plans are that Rally Fee: members will be given access from information on a Security List. £3.00 A non-returnable 50 pounds deposit is required by either online banking payment or Admin Fee: cheque. We will contact you after booking to arrange that. £2.00 All profit from the Retrofestival goes to a Childrens' Cancer Charity. For information on what's on and the latest updates go to http://www.retrofestival.co.uk/. Please book by: Saturday 1 May Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Stuart and Pat Bradley 07813 254 260 Richard and Maureen Austin 07818 690 208 Directions: Approach on the A1 North and South or A46 East and West. At the A1/A46 junction follow the signs for A46 Lincoln, then follow the signs for the Air Museum. On turning off the A46 take the second entrance on the right; it will be signposted by a Large Yellow BCC sign.
Jun 11 - Jun 13 FARLEY HILL GRASS FIELD Cheriton Farm Fishing - Step 3 - outdoor socials up to 30 people
Farley Hill is a village within the parish of Swallowfield. Reading Oracle Centre (8 Booked miles) and Basingstoke Festival Place (15 miles) are good for shopping. Lots of Rally No: 6 walks in the area. Map Ref: What’s On? Fishing is expected to be available at the venue, as normal. However, we SU 755 636 are not holding Centre competitions at this point; the Rally Officers may arrange an Postcode: informal match. We intend to arrange coffee and cake on Saturday morning for non RG7 1UR fishers and a barbecue get together Saturday evening, pudding provided by Rally Rally Opens: Officers. This is as long as Covid guidance on socials and providing food allows it at the 4:00pm Friday time. Rally Closes: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: 4:00pm Sunday Gary, Tracie and Kathryn Williams 0118 940 1405 07940 717 469 Site Fee: Mark, Lorraine and April Parker £9.00 + VAT Rally Fee: Directions: From Reading take the A327 towards Eversley. At Arborfield Garrison, follow A327 at each of three roundabouts, then in 500 yds turn right into Church Lane, £1.00 signposted Farley Hill / Swallowfield. In half a mile turn left into Jouldings Lane. Follow Admin Fee: BCC rally signs. £2.00 NB. It is not advisable to approach on Church Lane from the Swallowfield direction due to Please book by: narrow bridges. Monday 17 May
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Jun 18 - Jun 20 MEDMENHAM GRASS FIELD Westfield Farm Step 3 - outdoor socials up to 30 people
This lovely venue is in a quiet and peaceful setting right on the banks of the river Booked Thames between Henley and Marlow. Good walking area. Fishing in the river or the backwater. Day permits available from the rally officers. (Environment Rally No: 7 Agency rod licence must be held). Map Ref: The village of Medmenham is attractive and St. Peters church was heavily SU 796 839 restored in 1839. The Dog and Badger pub dates from the late 16th Century. Hambleden Lock and the beautiful Hambleden Mill are nearby. Unusually the Postcode: many bridges over the lock and weir are open to the public, and you can really SL7 2TA appreciate the power of the water by crossing these bridges. Rally Opens: What’s On? Picnic by the river. Come and join your fellow rally officers for a fun 2:00pm Friday weekend. Weather permitting bring your own picnic to enjoy by the river. Rally Closes: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: 4:00pm Sunday John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Site Fee: Wendy and Derrick Goddard 07736 475 063 £10.00 + VAT Directions: From Henley take the A4155 towards Marlow. Continue through Mill End. In Rally Fee: a further 0.8 miles, site entrance is via cul-de-sac on right hand side (shortly after house £1.00 called Killdown). Look for rally signs. From Marlow take the A4155 towards Henley. Site entrance via cul-de-sac on left hand Admin Fee: side approximately 0.5 miles after the Dog and Badger pub at Medmenham. Look for rally £2.00 signs. DO NOT turn into the lane for Westfield Bungalows which is approx. 200 yards Please book by: before the site entrance. Monday 31 May
Jun 26 - Jul 11 REDRUTH CORNWALL COMMERCIAL SITE Globe Vale Holiday Park Holiday Rally – Step 4 – no restrictions on socials
Redruth is very central for all of the locations and attractions for which West Booked Cornwall is famous. The fabulous beaches and sea, masses of history and heritage, sports, cycling, fishing, wildlife, walking and all of the attractions in Rally No: 8 towns and villages through the county. Map Ref: What’s On? Globe Vale Caravan Park is a lovely family run site. They have a resturant SW 708 446 and bar on site, shower and toilet blocks. All pitches have electric hookup. Postcode: The site is well situated for those that our energetic surfing, biking walking. Great places TR16 4BH to go, every day. This is a great place to visit and a fantastic time to be had every day of your holiday. Rally Opens: St Michael’s Mount, the legendary home of Cormoran the Cornish giant, is a short drive 12:00 noon Saturday away. Penzance – one of The New York Times’ top 50 places to visit globally – is only 18 Rally Closes: miles away. The Helford River is a hidden gem and one of our favourite places to go. 12:00 noon Sunday We are just 16 miles from Helford Passage, from where a river taxi will drop you off in picturesque Helford village. Site Fee: £19.00 inc EHU Please feel free to google the site. [email protected] There is only a limited amount of spaces, so book earlier to avoid disappointment Rally Fee: £2.00 PLEASE NOTE SATURDAY ARRIVAL ONLY. Admin Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £2.00 John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 David and Pauline Saunders 01932 889 969 07980 073 553 Please book by: Directions: From the A30 take the exit for Redruth and Porthtowan. Turn right at the Tuesday 1 Jun roundabout taking the exit for Porthtowan/North Country. After approx. 300 yards, turn right at the crossroads for Radnor. Follow the brown signs for Globe Vale turning left at the Old Chapel.
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Jul 9 - Jul 11 WINCHESTER COMMERCIAL SITE Folly Farm Caravan Park Step 4 - no restrictions on socials
A peaceful, relaxing location on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Booked minutes from the vibrant, ancient, cultured city of Winchester, with beautiful views across stunning countryside, offering woodland walks, level grassy pitches, Rally No: 9 electric hook up, children’s play areas, free showers and WiFi. Map Ref: Three local pubs serve delicious home cooked food in the surrounding villages of SU 414 338 Crawley, Sparsholt & Littleton. The Fox in Crawley is within walking distance. Ideally situated to visit Winchester’s many historic attractions such as the Postcode: medieval Cathedral, the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, the working 18th-century corn SO21 2PH mill, Jane Austen’s house and the Great Hall of Winchester Castle with its Rally Opens: medieval round table linked to King Arthur. 4:00pm Friday From Winchester, a stroll along the beautiful water meadows of the River Itchen Rally Closes: will bring you to England's oldest and most perfect Almshouses and the Hospital 4:00pm Sunday of St Cross, before ascending St Catherine’s Hill, a dramatic chalk hill and Iron Age Hill Fort, providing stunning views over the city of Winchester. Site Fee: Also easily reached are the Watercress Steam Railway, the National Trust £16.00 + 4.00 EHU + properties and grounds of Mottisfont Abbey and Hinton Ampner, the beautiful VAT Hillier Gardens, the pretty Hampshire town of Stockbridge with its own Iron Age Rally Fee: Hill Fort; Danebury Ring, and Poulton’s award winning family theme park. £1.00 What’s On? Admin Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £2.00 Carol and Shaun Gallagher 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 Please book by: Wendy and Derrick Goddard 07736 475 063 Monday 21 Jun Directions: From A34/A303 junction at Bullington Cross, follow signs for A30 Stockbridge and follow A30 for 8 miles to Stockbridge. On approaching Stockbridge, turn left at the first and second roundabouts onto B3049 signposted Winchester. In 3.5 miles, turn left into a lane signposted Arqiva and Crawley, then turn immediately right into site entrance.
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Jul 8 - Jul 12 CHIEVELEY GRASS FIELD Newbury Showground Southern Motorhome Show – Step 4 - no restrictions on socials
Newbury Showground is located close to junction 13 of the M4 motorway and the Booked main A34, providing easy access from all parts of the country. Chieveley is an attractive village on the edge of the beautiful Berkshire Downs just 4.7 miles Rally No: 10 northwest of Newbury town centre. There is a village shop and post office and a public house. The Living Rainforest at Hampstead Norreys is not far away or Map Ref: perhaps visit the 14th Century Donnington Castle sited at the top of a hill SU 483 735 overlooking the River Lambourn, a mile north of Newbury. Postcode: What’s On? The Southern Motorhome & Campervan Show is an annual show held at RG18 9QZ the Newbury Showground. In order to attend with the Berkshire Centre, you must book Rally Opens: with Warners - see the website at www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/shows/show/the- 2:00pm Thursday southern-motorhome-campervan-show. By booking to stay with the Berkshire Centre, you will receive a £2 discount from Warners. We will be sited inside the Newbury Rally Closes: Showground adjacent to the Motorhome Show and the Trade and Motorhome displays. 12:00pm Monday First Aid, Fire and Security are on site. Calor has a stand outside of the Trade area and is Site Fee: open till early evening. £See Warners website Warners will be organising coach trips to Oxford and Newbury. This year’s entertainment Rally Fee: is a 60s theme, with the Trems, Dave Berry and the Cruisers and Spencer James from £1.00 The Searchers. Admin Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £2.00 At the time of going to print no rally officers have come forward for this rally. Members are invited to volunteer. In the meantime please forward booking slips to the Rally Please book by: Secretary, Peter Biggs. Tuesday 22 Jun Directions: The event takes place at the Newbury Showground just off the A34 signposted the Newbury Showground. The entrance is the second entrance on the right and will be signed by a large yellow BCC signpost.
Jul 14 - Jul 20 EASTBOURNE GRASS FIELD Sharnfold Farm Step 4 - no restrictions on socials
Sharnfold Farm is a Farm Shop and Butcher Shop, with all produce grown and Booked farmed locally. The farm has diversified with many extra attractions. Relax in the coffee shop that’s full of homemade deliciousness! Rally No: 11 Plus there’s lots for young children, with a Farm Trail, play area and school Map Ref: holiday events (including a tractor and trailer ride). There are pick-your-own fruit TQ 610 051 and vegetables through the seasons. Fishing lake is on site. Postcode: See the website at www.sharnfoldfarm.co.uk BN24 5BU Rally Opens: What’s On? 4:00pm Wednesday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Closes: Carol and Shaun Gallagher 3:00pm Tuesday 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 Site Fee: Chris and Pauline Bevan £10 incl VAT 0118 377 4847 07778 881 285 Rally Fee: Directions: From A27 Eastbourne bypass, take A22 at the roundabout signposted £5.00 Eastbourne and shortly at the next roundabout turn left signposted Stone Cross. In half a Admin Fee: mile at roundabout go straight across and in 100 yards turn left at traffic lights onto B2104 £2.00 (Hailsham). Site is on left in half a mile. Follow rally signs within the farm. Please book by: Saturday 26 Jun
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Aug 6 - Aug 8 COOKHAM GRASS FIELD Holy Trinity Church Step 4 - no restrictions on socials
Cookham is a small pretty village on the banks of the River Thames. The Booked secluded rally field is just 50 yards from the river bank where the walks are good. Slough and Maidenhead are close by for shopping. Rally No: 12 What’s On? For anyone who has not rallied at this site before, it is a lovely venue. A Map Ref: gentle stroll by the side of the River Thames, takes you to ‘The Bounty Pub’ where SU 896 855 lunches are served and dogs are welcome. Boat owners moored by the river bank are Postcode: very happy to chat with you and debate the merits of boating versus SL6 9SP caravan/motorhome travel! We recommend booking early as spaces are limited. Rally Opens: We will arrange social activities that are permitted under the Covid guidelines at this 2:00pm Friday time. Rally Closes: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: 4:00pm Sunday David, Joyce and Ian Grover Site Fee: 01256 851486 07783 359 036 £9.00 + VAT Dave and Jane Tuthill Rally Fee: 0118 969 0961 07751 048 798 £1.00 Directions: From Maidenhead take A4094 to Cookham (roundabout off A4 just before Admin Fee: river bridge). Take care through traffic calming. Follow road through village. Turn left for £2.00 church and follow rally signs to site behind church. Please book by: From Marlow, take A4155 to Bourne End then A4094 to Cookham. On crossing the river Monday 19 Jul bridge turn right for church and then as above. Step 4 – no restrictions on rallying and socials apply from here on. Government and Club Covid guidance continues, with recommendations to follow it.
Aug 7 - Aug 21 WEYMOUTH DORSET RALLY FIELD ON SITE Bagwell Farm August Holiday Rally
Booked What’s On? This site is a great base for your Dorset holiday — bring a hammer. Rally No: 13 The Jurassic coast has 185 million years of history so maybe you will find a fossil or two. Map Ref: The site is 5 miles from Weymouth town. It has numerous sandy beaches and is recognised as one of the top 10 UK beaches. Postcode: The site overlooks Chesil Bank, Fleet Lagoon, Lyme Bay. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. DT3 4EA There are numerous attractions including Sea life and North Fort. Rally Opens: Lots to see and do. 2:00pm Saturday The Rally officers will, dependent on weather and interested numbers, try and obtain Rally Closes: discounted tickets to some attractions if “Covid” permits. We may hold a cheese and 11:00am Saturday wine evening and an American supper (weather permitting). Various competitions will be Site Fee: arranged to keep you out of mischief. £25 p/n with EHU inc Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: VAT Angela and Graham Massey Rally Fee: 0118 958 3365 07970 970 904 £5.00 Lynda and Malcolm Heath 0118 941 4534 07540 278 907 Admin Fee: Directions: Don't follow Sat-Nav, as it is likely to use narrow lanes and the postcode £2.00 won't direct you to the site. From the A35 at Dorchester, take A354 to Weymouth. On the Please book by: outskirts of Weymouth follow signs for Chickerell and Abbotsbury to join the B3157. Monday 19 Jul Follow the B3157 through Chickerell, then Bagwell Farm is one mile further on the left at the top of the hill after The Victoria Inn.
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Aug 12 - Aug 16 CHIEVELEY GRASS FIELD Newbury Showground Retro Festival Newbury 2021
Newbury Showground is located close to junction 13 of the M4 motorway and the Booked main A34, providing easy access from all parts of the country. Chieveley is an attractive village on the edge of the beautiful Berkshire Downs just 4.7 miles Rally No: 14 northwest of Newbury town centre. There is a village shop and post office and a public house. The Living Rainforest at Hampstead Norreys is not far away or Map Ref: perhaps visit the 14th Century Donnington Castle sited at the top of a hill SU 483 735 overlooking the River Lambourn, a mile north of Newbury. Postcode: What’s On? You may have missed the Retrofestival Newbury due to the Virus, but it's RG18 9QZ back just as good as ever in 2021. The 2021 prices come with the benefit of early bird Rally Opens: price available until 31 December 2020. The fee is 170 pounds for camping unit, 2 Adults 12:00 noon Thursday passes and Electrics are free. From 1 January 2021 the fee goes to 180 pounds for Unit and 2 Adults. Extra adults are 45 pounds each and for single attendees it is 140 pounds. Rally Closes: Extra 11 to 16 years at 20 pounds. Children under 11 years go free. 12:00 noon Monday There is a 5 pounds combined Rally / Admin fee all payable to the Marshals on arrival. Site Fee: Arrival not before 12:00 on Thursday. Depart no later than 12:00 on Monday £See What's On A non-returnable 50 pounds deposit is required by either online banking payment or cheque. We will contact you after booking to arrange that. Rally Fee: £3.00 All profit from the Retrofestival goes to a Childrens' Cancer Charity. For information on what's on and the latest updates go to Admin Fee: http://www.retrofestival.co.uk/. £2.00 Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Please book by: Stuart and Pat Bradley 07813 254 260 Thursday 1 Jul Richard and Maureen Austin 07818 690 208 Directions: The event takes place at the Newbury Showground just off the A34 signposted the Newbury Showground. The entrance is the second entrance on the right and will be signed by a large yellow BCC signpost.
Aug 26 - Aug 30 WEYHILL, ANDOVER GRASS FIELD Weyhill Fair Pub August Bank Holiday
The Weyhill Fair pub stands on the original site of The Weyhill Fairground, dating Booked far back as the 11th Century. The pub's owners pride themselves on offering a relaxed Home from Home atmosphere with Professional Service, Real Cask Ales Rally No: 15 and locally sourced Ingredients. The menu offers a wide variety of light bites & sandwiches, classic starters, mains and sides, and of course the pudd'n menu. Map Ref: The menus and other information are available on the pub's website at SU 320 467 www.weyhillfairandover.co.uk. The Weyhill Craft & Design Centre and Tea-room Postcode: is a short walk along the road and Weyhill Farm Shop is opposite the pub. Also SP11 0PP in the area are the Hawk Conservancy (4 miles) and Cholderton Charlie's Farm with plenty of children's farm and zoo activities (8 miles). Rally Opens: 4:00pm Thursday Rosebourne Garden Centre approx 2 miles on road towards Thruxton. It has a restaurant, food hall, gifts, homewares, ornaments & some furniture. Rally Closes: The site fee includes use of the water supply and elsan at the pub for the rally, 3:00pm Monday which was previously charged separately. Site Fee: What’s On? £8.00 + VAT Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Fee: Sue and Peter Biggs 07766 331 195 £2.00 John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Admin Fee: Directions: From M3 J8 take A303 towards Andover. After 16 miles take the A343/A342 £2.00 exit signposted Portway Ind Est / Weyhill. Take the 3rd exit at the roundabout and cross Please book by: over the A303. Take the 1st exit at the next roundabout onto A342 towards Devizes. Pub Sunday 8 Aug is on the right in 1.3 miles just before the petrol station.
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Sep 10 - Sep 12 HURLEY COMMERCIAL SITE Hurley Riverside Park
The Park sits on the South Bank of the River Thames in the picturesque village of Booked Hurley and is surrounded by farm land. Lovely walks along the river from the site. Hurley village has much history and Henley and Maidenhead are close by for Rally No: 16 shopping. Visit the site's web-site at www.hurleyriversidepark.co.uk. Map Ref: What’s On? Come and join us for a quiet weekend away by the river Thames. SU 815 838 Hurley is a relaxing friendly commercial site that sits alongside the River Thames in the Postcode: village of Hurley. Thames Path and Chiltern Cycle way are two of the best ways to SL6 5NE explore the surrounding area. Marlow and Henley are close by. Rally Opens: 5:00pm Friday If you don’t feel like cooking, why not try the Red Lion with its locally sourced menu at reasonable prices. Best to book - 01628 823558. Rally Closes: 4:00pm Sunday Or alternatively The Rising Sun is a clean and cosy pub in the old village of Hurley which dates backs to 700 AD. Again, best to book 01628 825733. Site Fee: £15.00 inc VAT Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Fee: Amy and Kevin Heath 0118 986 2391 07538 689 806 £1.00 Nicki Raw and Adam Massey Admin Fee: Directions: From Henley take the A4130 towards Maidenhead. After approx. 4 miles turn £2.00 left. Follow rally signs into site. At site entrance obtain barrier pass (refundable deposit) Please book by: and continue, following signs to rally area. If you are likely to arrive after 8pm please Monday 23 Aug inform the Rally Officers ASAP.
Sep 10 - Sep 12 MEDMENHAM GRASS FIELD Westfield Farm Inter Centre Fishing Rally
This lovely venue is in a quiet and peaceful setting right on the banks of the river Thames Booked between Henley and Marlow. Fishing in the river or the backwater. Day permits available from the rally officers. (Environment Agency rod licence must be held). Rally No: 17 The village of Medmenham is attractive and St. Peters church was heavily restored in Map Ref: 1839. The Dog and Badger pub dates from the late 16th Century. Hambleden Lock and SU 796 839 the beautiful Hambleden Mill are nearby. Unusually the many bridges over the lock and weir are open to the public, and you can really appreciate the power of the water by Postcode: crossing these bridges. SL7 2TA What’s On? Following the cancellation of the competition last year the Berkshire Centre Rally Opens: will host the Inter-Centre Fishing Competition for 2021 where teams of 8 anglers each 4:00pm Friday from Berkshire, Gloucestershire and Upper Thames will compete for honours in the Rally Closes: traditional friendly manner. 4:00pm Sunday Saturday morning will see the main competition held on the adjacent river Thames, the competition will take place from 8am untill 1pm when all catches will be weighed and Site Fee: trophies will be awarded to the winning team. £10.00 + VAT A pairs competition will also take place on the Sunday morning from 8am until 12 noon. Rally Fee: Anyone fishing will require a valid rod licence. Please contact Steve Moulds if you are £1.00 interested in competing for the Berkshire Centre. Admin Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £2.00 Steve and Lesley Moulds 0118 961 8639 07768 565 779 Please book by: John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Monday 16 Aug Directions: From Henley take the A4155 towards Marlow. Continue through Mill End. In a further 0.8 miles, site entrance is via cul-de-sac on right hand side (shortly after house called Killdown). Look for rally signs. From Marlow take the A4155 towards Henley. Site entrance via cul-de-sac on left hand side approximately 0.5 miles after the Dog and Badger pub at Medmenham. Look for rally signs. DO NOT turn into the lane for Westfield Bungalows which is approx. 200 yards before the site entrance.
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Sep 24 - Sep 26 DIDCOT GRASS FIELD St Peter's Farm Peace & quite in the Countryside
North Moreton is about 3 miles from Didcot and Wallingford in either direction. Booked Brightwell-cum-Sotwell is about a mile away, there you will find the Donkey Sanctuary and Root One Garden Centre with a café. Rally No: 18 Wittenham Clumps great for walking and views. Map Ref: Didcot has the Orchard Centre with many shops and Cafes also the Train Station, Museum and lots of older style shops. Postcode: OX11 9AS What’s On? This is a lovely village which has lots of lovely open fields for walking. There is a play park for the children and, a great pub which is accessed via the park. Rally Opens: 12:00 noon Friday You are allowed camp fires so bring your firepits, logs and marshmallows. Please be mindful of others though. Rally Closes: 2:00pm Sunday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Site Fee: Carol and Shaun Gallagher £8.93 inc VAT 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 Alan and Una Manley Rally Fee: 07713 925 396 £1.00 Directions: From Didcot take the A4130 s/p Wallingford, after approx. 2 miles at cross Admin Fee: roads turn right s/p North Moreton. £2.00 At the T junction turn right (before the Church) immediately past the pub turn into Bear Please book by: Lane opposite the phone box follow BCC signs. If comimg from Wallingford you can get Monday 6 Sep into the village at the turning left on the bend after the Donkey Santuary, just turn left after the church.
Oct 1 - Oct 3 TWYFORD HARD-STANDING Colleton Primary School Berkshire Centre AGM
Twyford, Maidenhead, Reading and Bracknell in the local area. Henley is not too far Booked away either. Twyford is a small village which has quite a few different restaurants, an excellent chip-shop, antique shops and a Waitrose supermarket amongst other smaller Rally No: 19 businesses. Dobbies Garden Centre is nearby Map Ref: PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY NUTS OR NUT-INFUSED FOOD INTO THE SCHOOL; SU 794 753 some children can have severe allergies. Postcode: What’s On? See the Notice of the Centre AGM at the start of this rally book. RG10 0AX Nominations for Officers and Committee must be submitted to the Centre Secretary at least 14 days prior to the AGM. Rally Opens: Saturday evening social with a hot meal followed with some fun and games. 6:30pm Friday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Closes: Dave and Jane Tuthill 0118 969 0961 07751 048 798 4:00pm Sunday Directions: Take A4 from Reading or Maidenhead towards Twyford. At the roundabout Site Fee: with the A321 (Twyford/Wargrave) turn towards Twyford. Go straight over the traffic lights £Depends on numbers in the centre of Twyford, following B3018 Bracknell. In half a mile turn right into Rally Fee: Winchcombe Road (signposted Colleton School) and then in 120 yards turn second left into £1.00 Colleton Drive (speed bumps on both roads). School on left in 200 yards immediately after the three storey terrace houses. Admin Fee: N.B. School site - please do not arrive before the stated time £2.00 DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS Please book by: Monday 6 Sep
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t 8 - Oct 10 PRINCES RISBOROUGH
Oct 8 - Oct 10 PRINCES RISBOROUGH HARD-STANDING Princes Risborough School Regional AGM
Princes Risborough is a small town in Buckinghamshire about 8 miles north west Booked of High Wycombe. It is dominated by a cross-shaped chalk hill carving, the Whiteleaf Cross. Rally No: 20 The Chiltern Hills here have some of the finest panoramic views obtainable in the Map Ref: Home Counties, extending over the Thames into Berkshire, westwards to Oxford SP 810 029 and to the northwest across the Midland shires. It is also a fantastic place to spot Red Kites that are flourishing in this part of the Chilterns. Postcode: HP27 0DT What’s On? Region AGM commences at 3.00pm; doors open at 2.30pm. Please remember your Caravan & Motorhome Club membership cards. Rally Opens: The Region AGM is open to all Caravan & Motorhome Club members who live within the 6:00pm Friday Region. Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, North London, Rally Closes: Middlesex and Oxfordshire. The meeting will be followed by light refreshments. Social 2:00pm Sunday on Saturday evening with entertainment and food. Site Fee: A rally is being run by Buckinghamshire Centre. Visit their website for further £22.00 information and to book www.buckscaravan.club. Please book by: Directions: From High Wycombe take A4010 to Princes Risborough. On approaching Monday 20 Sep town centre, before the roundabout turn right into Clifford Road leading into Merton Road. Watch for rally signs leading into school. N.B. School site - please do not arrive before the stated time DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
Oct 15 - Oct 17 READING GRASS FIELD Padworth Village Hall Natter and Sew – Beer Competition evening
Level site, with outfits sited in the hall grounds; some pitches have access to Booked electric hookup. Nice hall and kitchen ideal for the social. A small playground is adjacent for young children. The Kennet & Avon Canal runs along the rear of the Rally No: 21 site. The Butt pub in Aldermaston village does some very tasty lunches. Up on the A4 is Webbs Motor Caravans dealership. Sainsbury's massive superstore at Calcot Map Ref: is 3-4 miles away, along with Dunelm and Ikea. Reading and Newbury towns are SU 607 675 close for shopping. Reading Rural Life Museum has free entry and is really worth a Postcode: visit, also the Kennet Canal Trust. Beale wildlife Park is about 7 miles away just RG7 4HS west of Pangbourne and offers access to animals big and small, birds, insects and Rally Opens: reptiles. The River Thames flows through Pangbourne and past Beale Park. 12:00noon Friday What’s On? Come to Padworth for a friendly weekend. Rally Closes: Ladies Craft morning; sew and knit to your hearts content. Or learn another leisure 3:00pm Sunday activity. Guys you can join in with any crafts you do. NO fishing nets Ha Ha. Site Fee: Saturday evening we will be having a beer competition so please bring your beers in for £Depends on numbers every one to sample they can be home made or shop bought. Rally Fee: £1.00 Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Admin Fee: John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 £2.00 Wendy and Derrick Goddard 07736 475 063 Please book by: Directions: From M4 Junction 12, follow A4 along Theale by-pass and towards Newbury. Monday 27 Sep Past the large Shell garage on the left and Webbs Motor Caravans on the right, turn immediately left into a side-road called Padworth Lane, signed Lower Padworth. There is a sign at the junction for width restriction 2.0m (6ft 6in), but you're not going through that. Head through the traffic lights over the railway bridge. Site is on the left in 50 yards.
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Oct 29 - Oct 31 BADSHOT LEA HARD-STANDING The Kiln Halloween
Level site, with outfits sited around the hall itself. Large garden centre and Booked superstore nearby. Badshot Lea village is located on the border of Surrey and Hampshire. Farnham and Guildford for shopping. Frensham Ponds and Rally No: 22 Puttenham Common for your country walks. The Kiln, which is over 100 years old, is a former hop drying kiln. Map Ref: SU 868 484 What’s On? TBC Postcode: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: GU9 9LY Carol and Shaun Gallagher 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 Rally Opens: Wendy and Derrick Goddard 07736 475 063 5:00pm Friday Directions: From M3 Junction 4 take A331 towards Farnham. After 5.5 miles take the Rally Closes: A323 exit (signposted Aldershot Military Town South) and turn right towards Aldershot. In 4:00pm Sunday 0.5 miles turn left at traffic lights onto B3208 Lower Farnham Road (signposted Badshot Lea). In 1 mile turn left at traffic lights after the Cricketers pub into St Georges Road. Site Fee: The Kiln is on the left in 400 yards. £Depends on numbers Alternatively, from Farnham area, take A31 heading east and shortly take the Runsfold Rally Fee: exit. Turn left at the top of the slip road signposted Badshot Lea into St Georges Road. £1.00 The Kiln is on the right in 600 yards. Admin Fee: £2.00 Please book by: Monday 11 Oct
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Nov 5 - Nov 7 OVERTON HARD-STANDING Overton C of E Primary School Lantern Rally
Overton is a village in Hampshire located west of the town of Basingstoke, and Booked east of Andover and Whitchurch. Overton Mill has for many years produced banknote paper used by the Bank of England and other banknote printers around Rally No: 23 the world. Map Ref: What’s On? See competition information at the start of this rally book. SU 510 501 Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Postcode: Alan and Una Manley 07713 925 396 RG25 3ES Carol and Shaun Gallagher 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 Rally Opens: Directions: From Reading take the A33 to Basingstoke. Take 4th exit at roundabout 5:00pm Friday onto A339. After 2 miles take 1st exit at roundabout signposted Winklebury/Worting. At Rally Closes: the roundabout take 2nd exit B3400 to Overton. In Overton turn right (B3051) at the 4:00pm Sunday traffic lights. After 350yds turn 1st left by the church and follow the road up the hill to the school entrance on the left. Site Fee: N.B. School site - please do not arrive before the stated time £TBC DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS Rally Fee: £1.00 Admin Fee: £2.00 Please book by: Monday 11 Oct
Nov 19 - Nov 21 GLASTONBURY COMMERCIAL SITE Ashcombe Farm Glastonbury Glastonbury Carnival 14 Spaces
The site is at Ashcombe farm 4 miles outside of Glastonbury but there is a park Booked and ride nearby and Disabled parking in Glastonbury. The site has limited number of Electric Hookups and they will be allocated on a first booked first choice basis. Rally No: 24 So when they are gone they are gone. We have an allocation for 14 EHU pitches for vans and motorhomes. This is due to the ground being so soft at this time of Map Ref: year. So book early this is one not to be missed. ST 571 397 What’s On? The Winter Glastonbury Carnival is one of the biggest carnivals in this Postcode: country and is quite special as it lasts for over a month. Starting in Bridgewater then BA6 8ND going to Weston Super Mare then Wells and ending up in Glastonbury. In 2019, there Rally Opens: were 94 floats and it lasted for over 2 hours. I would recommend everyone to go on 2:00pm Friday YouTube and see for yourself what this is all about as words can't describe it. I would say that it is on par with anything Disney would put on. Rally Closes: 4:00pm Sunday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Sue and Peter Biggs 07766 331 195 Site Fee: £14 inc EHU & VAT John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Directions: From Shepton Mallett, take A361 towards Glastonbury. Follow the A361 Rally Fee: through Pilton village and the venue is 1.5 miles further on the left. £1.00 Admin Fee: £2.00 Please book by: Monday 1 Nov
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Dec 3 - Dec 5 MAIDENHEAD HARD-STANDING Desborough College School Christmas Party
The school is within walking distance of Maidenhead town centre. Maybe explore Booked the River Thames and its surrounding hills, or perhaps a trip to Windsor. Rally No: 25 What’s On? Enjoy the Christmas festive full of spirit and cheer in early December. Friday join us in the Hall to pay your dues and enjoy a few Mince pies and Mulled Wine. Map Ref: SU 884 804 Saturday Tracie will be hosting the childrens Christmas party at 12.00 noon, with Adam doing his wonderful disco to get everyone up and dancing. Father Christmas will be Postcode: joining us later of course with his little helpers. Please remember to add your Children's SL6 2QB Name age and gender, and also if they have any food allergies Rally Opens: Saturday evening join us in the main hall 6.30 for 7.00pm with your favourite tipple. 6:30pm Friday Committee will be serving a 3 course meal for all to enjoy. Followed once again by Adam’s disco. Rally Closes: We will send out a email to you all nearer the time. 4:00pm Sunday Site Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £Depends on numbers Centre Officers and Committee. Bookings being taken by John and Marie Woodward 07920 728 733 Rally Fee: Directions: From M4 J8/9 take A404M North. At the first junction, J9A turn off towards £1.00 Cox Green and White Waltham. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Shoppenhangers Admin Fee: Road towards Maidenhead Centre crossing over the A404. Keep on Shoppenhangers Road £2.00 at two mini roundabouts. School entrance is then about 3/4 mile on the left before road bears to right with car park ahead. Please book by: Monday 8 Nov From A4 Reading take A308 south at roundabout on Frascati Way keeping on A308 turning left then right. Under the Railway Bridge, turn right at the traffic lights into Shoppenhangers Road. Follow road round to left. School entrance 200 yards on right. N.B. School site - please do not arrive before the stated time DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
Dec 30 - Jan 2 READING HARD-STANDING Padworth Village Hall New Year
Level site, with outfits sited in the hall grounds; some pitches have access to Booked electric hookup. Nice hall and kitchen ideal for the social. A small playground is adjacent for young children. The Kennet & Avon Canal runs along the rear of the Rally No: 26 site. The Butt pub in Aldermaston village does some very tasty lunches. Up on the A4 is Webbs Motor Caravans dealership. Sainsbury's massive superstore at Map Ref: Calcot is 3-4 miles away, along with Dunelm and Ikea. Reading and Newbury SU 607 675 towns are close for shopping. Reading Rural Life Museum has free entry and is Postcode: really worth a visit, also the Kennet Canal Trust. Beale wildlife Park is about 7 RG7 4HS miles away just west of Pangbourne and offers access to animals big and small, Rally Opens: birds, insects and reptiles. The River Thames flows through Pangbourne and past 3:00pm Thursday Beale Park. Rally Closes: What’s On? 4:00pm Sunday Site Fee: Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: £Depends on numbers Alan and Una Manley 07713 925 396 Wendy and Derrick Goddard 07736 475 063 Rally Fee: Carol and Shaun Gallagher 01235 411 086 07711 533 733 £2.00 Admin Fee: Directions: From M4 Junction 12, follow A4 along Theale by-pass and towards Newbury. £2.00 Past the large Shell garage on the left and Webbs Motor Caravans on the right, turn immediately left into a side-road called Padworth Lane, signed Lower Padworth. There is a Please book by: sign at the junction for width restriction 2.0m (6ft 6in), but you're not going through that. Monday 6 Dec Head through the traffic lights over the railway bridge. Site is on the left in 50 yards.
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Jan 7 - Jan 9 2022 TWYFORD HARD-STANDING Colleton Primary School Blue Nose Rally
Twyford, Maidenhead, Reading and Bracknell in the local area. Henley is not too Booked far away either. Twyford is a small village which has quite a few different restaurants, an Rally No: 1 excellent chip-shop, antique shops and a Waitrose supermarket amongst other Map Ref: smaller businesses. Dobbies Garden Centre is nearby. PLEASE DO NOT BRING SU 794 753 ANY NUTS OR NUT-INFUSED FOOD INTO THE SCHOOL; some children can have severe allergies. Postcode: RG10 0AX What’s On? Have a relaxing evening putting the world to rights and looking through the 2022 rally programme to decide which rallies to book. We’ll provide a ploughmans Rally Opens: supper and hopefully entertain you with a few games. 6:30pm Friday Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Closes: Dave and Jane Tuthill 4:00pm Sunday 0118 969 0961 07751 048 798 Site Fee: Directions: Take A4 from Reading or Maidenhead towards Twyford. At the roundabout £Depends on numbers with the A321 (Twyford/Wargrave) turn towards Twyford. Go straight over the traffic lights Rally Fee: in the centre of Twyford, following B3018 Bracknell. In half a mile turn right into £1.00 Winchcombe Road (signposted Colleton School) and then in 120 yards turn second left into Colleton Drive (speed bumps on both roads). School on left in 200 yards immediately after Admin Fee: the three storey terrace houses. £2.00 N.B. School site - please do not arrive before the stated time Please book by: DO NOT EXERCISE DOGS WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS Monday 20 Dec
Jan 28 - Jan 30 2022 BLETCHINGDON COMMERCIAL SITE Diamond Caravan Park
The site is 8 miles from Bicester where you will find Bicester Village, a well- Booked known Designer Outlet, and Bicester Avenue shopping, including a Garden Centre and Lakeland Plastics. Park and Ride at nearby Water Eaton and also on the A41 Rally No: 2 at Bicester both connect you with Oxford City. If you do not want to shop til you drop, the area is good for walking and cycling or maybe visiting one of the local Map Ref: village pubs. SP 513 169 What’s On? Postcode: OX5 3DR Please book on the Centre website or contact Rally Officers: Rally Opens: At the time of going to print no rally officers have come forward for this rally. Members Friday are invited to volunteer. In the meantime please forward booking slips to the Rally Secretary, Peter Biggs. Rally Closes: Directions: Diamond Caravan Park is on the B4027 road to Bletchingdon, one mile from Sunday the A34, seven miles north of Oxford and three miles south of M40 J9. From the A34, take Site Fee: the Bletchingdon, Islip, Heathfield exit, turn towards Bletchingdon and Diamond Caravan £TBC Park is on the left in just over a mile. Rally Fee: £1.00 Admin Fee: £2.00 Please book by: Monday 10 Jan
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