Isle of Wight Centre 2021 Rally Programme

Isle of Wight Centre 2021 Rally Programme www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk

A Message From The Chairman

Dear Fellow Members,

I hope that you and your families are safe and well. 2020 is not a year that anybody would wish to en- dure again, but as I write there is light at the end of a very long dark tunnel with the development of a vaccine for this terrible pandemic, which is being given for the first time today, so that hopefully, by Spring 2021, we will all have received it, life can go back to normal and we can meet up and socialise with family and friends again. Andy, our Rally Secretary, has done a sterling job in producing a rally programme (albeit provisional) for us with some new locations and of course, our old favourite ones as well, but we must bear in mind that there may have to be changes along the way. Sandra and I are so looking forward to resuming our travels in our motorhome again and catching up with all our rallying friends. No National Rally again this year, which is a real shame, but I have no doubt that our proposed get togethers this year will be filled with fun and laughter. The Committee has decided that we will for 2021 continue to again support the Centre`s 2 current charities – Sight for Wight and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group.

It remains for me to wish you all good wishes for an enjoyable Christmas and I look forward to meeting up with you again on the rally field in 2021. My thanks to all Centre members for their continued support in what has been a very tough year. Safe travels, happy rallying and may the weather always be kind.

Your Chairman, Jeff Johnson

Isle of Wight Centre Officers

Chairman: Jeff Johnson 44 Binstead Lodge Road, Ryde PO33 3TL Tel. 07771 995985 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: David Lumley Treasurer: Cyndi Pushman Glebelands Farriers Way, 61 St Cross Court, Holyrood Street, Shorwell, Newport PO30 3JP Newport PO30 5AT Tel. 01983 741384 Tel. 01983 530080 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Rally Secretary: Andy Schofield Social Secretary & The Old Stables, Main Road, Media Officer: Michelle Humm Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DL Tel. 01983 810489 Tel. 01983 882507 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Isle of Wight Centre Committee

Equipment Officer: John Humm

Rally Planning Team & Minutes Secretary: Sandra Johnson Advertising Officer: Julie Schofield

Newsletter Editor (Non-Committee): Webmaster (Non-Committee): Paul Davies Mike Butler Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

What Is The Isle of Wight Centre Of The Caravan & Motorhome Club? This Centre is one of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Centres in the UK and Ireland. Each Centre aims to provide local benefits to members living within a particular area, including organising fun rallies for local members. The Centre is run by voluntary Officers and Committee Members, who are elected at the Annual General Meetings (AGM). Caravan and Motorhome owners of all ages and walks of life are very welcome to attend a Centre event, however you need to register your Club membership with the Isle Of Wight Centre in order to do so. It is free to join and you can get involved in as little or as much as you like. Please register with the Centre on the Caravan and Motorhome Club Website www.caravanclub.co.uk/my-membership or call the Contact Centre on 01342 318813. CENTRE REGISTRATION It is not an automatic process! In order to be a member of the Centre, it is IMPORTANT that you re-register with the Centre each year.

Please complete the Centre Registration Advice slip that you receive with your new Club Membership Card and return it in the envelope provided. You can also phone The Membership Department on 01342 318813 or re-register online at www.caravanclub.co.uk/my-membership.

The Centre Secretary will then be advised and you will continue to receive information from the Centre.

In order to vote or stand for Committee at the AGM you must be registered as a Centre Member at least 35 days prior to the AGM. www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk

Provisional 2021 Rally & Events List Owing to the current Covid-19 situation, it has not been possible to produce a finalised list of rallies and events for 2021. The list provided is provisional and subject to confirmation and change. Centre Members should consult the Centre’s website and Facebook Group pages for further information prior to booking / attending any of the Centre’s rallies. For more information please contact Andy Schofield, Rally Secretary [email protected]

Website - www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk Facebook

BOOKING A RALLY Why not try a rally? You don’t know what you’re missing!

You will meet like-minded people who have a love of the great outdoors and be part of a social gathering that becomes like an extended family.

There may be social activities arranged, but you choose to join in with what you want to, when you want to. We usually meet on a Friday afternoon and leave on a Sunday following “Flag”. (This is the closing bit of the Rally.)

You will see from the rally venues what facilities each site has to offer. However it is a requirement to have your own sanitation facility.

Go on give it a try!

All rallies can be booked on the Centre’s website by providing as much information as possible.

Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan & Motorhome Club Provisional 2021 Rally & Events List Owing to the Covid-19 Crisis, all the events listed are to be viewed as PROVISIONAL ONLY & BEING SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION / RESTRICTIONS / SITE OWNERS PERMITTING March—June 2021

26 – 28 March 2021 The Orchards, Main Road, Newbridge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, PO41 0TS 30 April – 3 May 2021 The Isle of Wight Centre Birthday Rally - Isle of Wight Steam Railway, The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS 14 – 16 May 2021 The Fighting Cocks, Hale Common, Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AR 07 – 16 June 2021 Invitation Rally with East Dorset Centre – The Old Barn Touring

25 – 27 June 2021 Paradise Cottage, Westside Farm, Chale, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2LD 09 – 11 July 2021 Heathfield Farm Camping, Heathfield Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9SH 23 – 25 July 2021 Calbourne Water Mill, Westover, Newport Road, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, PO30 4JN

August—December 2021—Continued on next page

Please continue to visit the Centre’s website - www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk on a regular basis to keep abreast of developments and the schedule. Unless previously advised, every rally starts at 16:00 and incurs an administration charge of £2.50

For more information, please visit the Centre’s website; Facebook page - “CAMC IOW Centre” or email the Rally Secretary, Andy Schofield at [email protected].

March - July 2021 - see previous page

13 – 15 August 2021 The Last Post, 408 Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2JX

22 August 2021 Isle of Wight Centre AGM – venue to be confirmed

27 – 30 August 2021 Brading Roman Villa, Morton Old Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0PH (For sat nav use PO36 0EN)

10 – 12 September 2021 Isle of Wight Airport Sandown, Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0JP 17 – 19 September 2021 The Dairyman’s Daughter Cottage, Hale Common, Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AR 08 – 10 October 2021 Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park, Wroxall, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3EP To Be Advised Thorncross Farm, Brighstone, Isle of Wight, PO30 4PN

November 2021 Social Event – date & venue to be confirmed

December 2021 Social Event – date & venue to be confirmed

For more information, please visit the Centre’s website; Facebook page - “CAMC IOW Centre” or email the Rally Secretary, Andy Schofield at [email protected].

Photographic Competition 2021 Members are invited to submit their entries for this year’s photographic competition either digitally or by post to the Centre Secretary by 31 July 2021. All of the photographs will be on display at the AGM on 22 August 2021. Members may submit photographs involving themselves and / or their Caravan or Motorhome. The location may be on the Isle of Wight or on any of your holiday destinations. Photographs submitted for the 2020 competition will be resubmitted automatically for 2021. There are three categories: Category 1 - Isle of Wight: a picture of an Isle of Wight scene, or anything of relevance to the Isle of Wight Centre and suitable for the front cover of the Rally Programme 2022. The prize will be a £30 gift voucher and the splendid photographic trophy.

Category 2 - Nature: a photograph incorporating trees / wildlife taken anywhere on your travels. The prize will be a £20 gift voucher.

Category 3 - Unusual Architecture: a photograph of a building built in what you think is an unusual style. The prize will be a £10 gift voucher. Rules:- • Each entrant may submit up to six photos per category. • Photographs can be either in colour or black and white. • Email entries must be sent to [email protected]. • Postal entries must be sent to the Secretary at: Glebelands, Farriers Way, Shorwell, Newport PO30 3JP. • All entries must be received before 31 July 2021. • The Judges' decision is final and the winner will be announced at the AGM on 22 August 2021.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan & Motorhome Club will be held on: Sunday 22 August 2021 at 11:00 at a venue to be confirmed As required by the “Rules Governing Centres”, nominations for Executive Officers and Committee, signed by the Nominee and Proposer, must be received by the Centre Secretary no later than FOURTEEN days prior to the Meeting, i.e. 19:00 on Saturday 07 August 2021. Only full, joint and family members who are registered with the IW Centre Secretary, 35 days prior to the Meeting may speak, vote, or be eligible for election to Executive Office or Committee at such a Meeting. As required by the “Rules Governing Centres” a formal notice of Motion, duly signed by the Proposer and Seconder must be received in writing by the Centre Secretary, no later than THIRTY FIVE days prior to the Meeting i.e. 19:00 on Saturday 17 July 2021. AGENDA 1. Notice Convening the Annual General Meeting 2. Chairman’s welcome 3. Apologies for absence 4. Minutes of AGM held at Binstead Community Centre on 11 October 2020 5. Matters arising 6. Chairman’s Report for 2021 7. Secretary’s Report for 2021 8. Treasurer’s Report for 2020 and current financial position 9. Rally Secretary’s Report for 2021 10. Notice of Motions received 11. Election of Officers and Committee 12. Appointment of Independent Accountant 13. Any other business 13.1 Centre Charity Update 13.2 Presentations

David Lumley Centre Secretary Isle of Wight Centre of The Caravan & Motorhome Club [email protected] 16

Please note: Saturday 17 July 2021 is the last date for the Centre Secretary to receive Centre Registration notification to allow Members to vote and speak at the AGM. CENTRE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM - AGM 2021

I wish to nominate the following Member to stand for election in the capacity stated, at the Annual General Meeting to be held on:

22 August 2021 at 11:00 I hereby nominate ………………………………………………………….. Block Capitals To serve in the capacity of ……………………………………………… Block Capitals Signature of Proposer …………………………………… Name……………………………...... Signature of Seconder ………………………………….. Name…………………………..…….

Date ……………………………………………….. I agree to accept the nomination …………………………………………………….

To be in the hands of the Centre Secretary by 19:00 on Saturday 07 August 2021

I wish to nominate the following Member to stand for election in the capacity stated, at the Annual General Meeting to be held on: 22 August 2021 at 11:00 I hereby nominate ………………………………………………………….. Block Capitals To serve in the capacity of ……………………………………………… Block Capitals Signature of Proposer …………………………………… Name……………………………...... Signature of Seconder ………………………………….. Name…………………………..…….

Date ……………………………………………….. I agree to accept the nomination …………………………………………………….

To be in the hands of the Centre Secretary by 19:00 on Saturday 07 August 2021

THE SOUTH WEST REGION What’s it all about? The Isle of Wight Centre is one of ten Centres that comprises the South West Region. Each of those ten Centres has two representatives that attend the Regional Council once every quarter. The aims of the Regional Council are as follows :- • To represent you, the members, by raising any points of view that you may have at the Club Council • To provide a forum to discuss and solve local problems at regional level It is sometimes necessary to seek advice from the Governance Team or the staff at East Grinstead. This means that every member of the Club can use the Regional Council to access all levels of the Club’s management structure. For more information please visit www.southwestregioncc.org.uk.

Your South West Region representatives for 2021 are: Jeff Johnson & David Lumley

Thank you to all our advertisers. We really appreciate your support. Please inform them when using their services that you saw their advert in this publication. www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk

Could you be a Rally Marshal?

So that we may enjoy our rallies to the full we need Rally Marshals to help run them. We hope that the following guidelines will help you to decide that supporting the Centre in this way is well worth doing. If you feel that you can help us in this way, please contact our Rally Secretary, Andy Schofield - [email protected]. Please remember it’s your rally and you can make it as simple or as complicated as you wish. It is not a competition to see who can make the biggest rally. Whatever you plan, you can be assured that the Rally Secretary or any Committee Member will be willing to help and offer

any advice that you may need. THE EQUIPMENT Rally signs: These need to be erected as they direct members to the site. Flag and pole: Not always required on a commercial site, but it will help members to find you on a large site. Other signs: Dogs on lead, Rally Office, 5mph, need to be displayed Pitch markers: Normally only required on green field sites where a large number of vans are expected. (6 metres apart) The tea box: Most important, this contains the tea, coffee, teapot kettle, and bell. Some of these items are usually passed from rally to rally but if that has not been possible the Rally Secretary will be holding them. Other items of equipment include the marquee, generator, heaters, urn, and tables. These are stored in the trailer which we can always arrange to be towed to the site.

PRIOR TO THE RALLY You will need to acquaint yourself with the site. This will enable you to plan the siting of the vans and know where the fresh water and Elsan points are. When siting vans please remember the 6 metre rule. You will also need to check the tea box for provisions including milk and biscuits, and if you are going to use the generator you will need to check that there is enough petrol. You will be provided with a rally sheet and centre envelopes showing the members attending and the fees they need to pay. If you are not sure how to do the paperwork please ask the Treasurer or any member of the Committee, who will be pleased to help.

NOW FOR THE RALLY Arrive in plenty of time to get yourself sited preferably by the entrance to the rally so that people may see you as they arrive, check the equipment, get the signs out, peg the field out if needed and get the flag up. Then make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, whatever you prefer. As members arrive give them your programme for the rally along with the brown envelopes showing them the payment required. Unless you’ve made any special plans for the rally such as competitions, games or any other entertainment, you can now relax and enjoy the rally. At the end, pay the site owner and give the balance of payments collected to the Treasurer, along with any receipts showing what you have spent.

FLAG A lot of people are confused by the term Flag, but all it refers to is the closing of the rally. As Rally Marshals you will need to provide tea, coffee and biscuits, thank the people for coming and give out the results of any competitions that you may have run. The Rally Secretary may have something to announce regarding future rallies followed by the Chairman or a Centre Officer thanking you most warmly for organising such a perfect rally. www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk

RALLY INFORMATION Rallies take the form of weekend gatherings of both caravan and motorhome owners who have a common interest in their hobby. Members are not organised but are free to relax and join in as they wish. All members are cordially invited to attend any rallies in this booklet or those shown on the Centre website. Rallies can be booked online by visiting the Centre website www.iowcentrecamc.co.uk or by contacting the Rally Secretary - Andy Schofield- [email protected]. Any unavoidable late alterations or cancellations will be notified either by phone or email. Only those that have booked will be notified. Unless otherwise stated rallies will start at 16:00 on Friday and close at 14:00 on Sunday. If you wish to arrive early please check with the Rally Marshals beforehand that it is convenient for them and that they will be available to see you on to the site. As a matter of courtesy and to comply with insurance requirements it is important that rally-goers do not arrive on site prior to the designated time. Please be aware that if, for any reason, you do arrive on site before the Rally Marshals you may be asked to re-site your van. Water will be available on or near the site. However, Members are advised to have an overnight supply on arrival, particularly if arriving late. Your own sanitation will be required at all rallies. Where possible a disposal point will be arranged. You will need to take your dry litter home, including bottles, cans and kitchen waste unless the rally site provides refuse facilities. The speed limit on the rally field is 5 mph. Please watch out for anyone walking or playing between caravans and motorhomes.

RALLY CODE OF CONDUCT The Committee wishes to see the Isle of Wight Centre maintain a very high standard of Caravanning and Motor Caravanning and has drawn up the following Code of Conduct.

1. RALLY MARSHALS These are appointed by the Centre Committee to take charge and be responsible for the organization and conduct of the Rally. Members are therefore asked to comply with any request of the Rally Marshal concerning the running of the Rally. In particular, all members are asked to report to the Rally Marshals upon arrival at the Rally site. This also applies to friends and relatives visiting you at the Rally Site. 2. MEMBERS are requested to co-operate with the Rally Marshals in the placing of their van and towing vehicles on the pitch as indicated. 3. THE CENTRE has a policy of no place saving, to make the task of the Rally Marshal easier. If you wish to be together, then please arrive together. 4. THE CENTRE COMMITTEE reserve the right to refuse the use of a site to any Member or to request any Member to remove his / her Caravan or Motorhome from the site. 5. TENTS are not normally permitted at Centre Rallies. The only exceptions are toilet tents or pup tents to be used by children or grandchildren of ralliers. 6. DOGS & CATS are welcome when kept under control of a responsible person at all times during a rally. Whilst on the rally site pets must be kept on a lead and not be allowed to roam free. It is always desirable to exercise pets well away from vehicles. Normally the field perimeter should be used for their natural functions and they should always be cleaned up afterwards. Failure to observe this simple request can cause ill feeling amongst members.

7. SAFETY Thoughtless actions often create dangers!! Therefore when on site, please observe the following precautions:- a. Drive at no more than 5 mph (walking pace). b. Always be on the alert for children playing or running between units. c. Learner drivers are not permitted to drive on a Rally Field. d. Do not play ball or similar games near units. e. On most sites we hope to provide a games area away from the units. f. Units must be sited at least 6 metres away from each other. g. Visitors cars must be parked in an area designated by the Rally Officer. h. Young children should never be left alone in Caravans or Motorcaravans. i. Never be without a fire extinguisher, fire blanket and a first aid kit. 8. RESPECT Do not cause annoyance to other Ralliers with unnecessary noise or by loud playing of radios, TV’s etc. 23:00 is considered late enough to end all noisy activities. 9. COMPLAINTS Any Centre member finding dissatisfaction on any matter, should submit their complaint in writing to the Committee through the Centre Secretary.

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Isle of Wight Centre Constitution 1. The constitution of the Isle of Wight Centre is that adopted by the Committee at an Annual General Meeting (AGM). 2. The constitution shall not contravene the current rules governing the conduct of Centres under Byelaw 1 (1) of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. 3. The constitution may be amended or extended after formal discussion and vote with a two-thirds majority in favour at a General Meeting of the Centre. 4. Proposed amendments or additions to the constitution of the Centre shall be formally proposed and seconded by a Member of the Centre and notified in writing to the Centre Secretary at least 35 clear days before the AGM. 5. The Officers of the Centre shall also be Committee Members and shall comprise of:- Chairman Secretary Treasurer 6. Those standing as Officers of the Centre may separately seek nomination for election to the Committee but if elected to fillan Officer position, their nomination for Committee Member willbe withdrawn. 7. Election of Centre Officers shall be separate from and precede the election of the remaining members of Committee. 8. Only the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are Officers of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club in accordance with the rules governing Centres. The Vice Chairman shall be deemed to be an Officer of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club when acting on behalf of, or acting at the request of the Chairman.

9. The Chairman shall stand for re-election and shall not normally seek re-election after a period of three years in office. 10. The Centre shall elect annually either a Centre Auditor who may not be a member of the Committee or appoint a professional accountant. 11. The elected Committee shall conduct business of the Centre in accordance with the rules governing Centres. The Committee may make such additional rules as may be deemed necessary for the easy running of the Centre until the next AGM. These additional rules shall be reviewed and formally presented to the Membership of the Centre at the next AGM for acceptance or rejection.

A REMINDER CENTRE REGISTRATION It is not an automatic process! To continue your Centre Registration, it is IMPORTANT that you register with the Centre each year.

Please complete the Centre Registration Advice slip that you receive with your new Club Membership Card and return it in the envelope provided. You can also phone The Membership Department on 01342 318813 or register online at www.caravanclub.co.uk/my-membership.

The Centre Secretary will then be advised and you will continue to receive information from the Centre.

In order to vote or stand for Committee at the AGM you must be registered as a Centre Member at least 35 days prior to the AGM.