Rally Reports

  Our weekend rally at Normanton on Soar was a great success, enjoyed by a friendly group of eight caravans. Despite a mix of sunshine and a few passing showers, the picturesque setting and wide green field provided a peaceful and welcoming backdrop for a relaxing weekend. The highlight was Saturday evening’s get-together in the party tent, where everyone joined in for a fun and lively quiz. Laughter and good-natured competition made for a memorable night. A big thank you goes to Shelley, Jeff, Ian, and Angie for their fantastic efforts in organizing a great Rally.

  Blythe house rally what can one say what a lovely venue, only six units but John and Lynn made  us very welcome, a beautiful  buzzard visted most days a picture to watch flying around. Good socials, very entertaining. We were made most welcome by the land owner  who had mowed around the edge of two of his fields which  aloud us to walk the dogs along the river edge, we were also made very welcome at the local  village pub. The weather was very kind to us which made the venue even nicer. Thank you John and Lynn. BG

  Newstead Abbey Rally. 1940’s themed May Day Weekend.  May 1st – May 6 th 2025 A warm welcome from Gord and Bev the Camp Wardens (Marshals) for this 1940’s themed rally. The Rally took place on the ‘Little Paradise Field’ at the rear of Newstead Abbey. The weather was warm and sunny. All service personnel were asked to report to the War Office upon arrival. Gas mask boxes were distributed and warnings given about the unexploded bombs. A total of 13 units attended. An Air Raid Warning Siren and shrill whistle blowing from the ARP Warden signalled the start of the activities every day. 40’s music was played in the background to add to the ambience. A treasure hunt over the few days was set amongst the grounds of Newstead. Items to be collected added to the mystery and challenge. On the Friday evening the backward raffle and live 40’s themed quiz challenged all the rally members. Again, another glorious day, but cooler in the evening. The party tent helped keep us cosy. Saturda...

             Bakewell Easter Weekend 17 th – 22 nd April Rally Arrived on Thursday and set up in the sunshine. Lovely location with the town of Bakewell and the Monsal Trail both only being a ten minute walk away. Friday was a free and easy day with a walk into Bakewell for us. The evening was a bit too chilli to go to the social tent, so, chilled in the caravan with the dogs.  Saturday, we enjoyed Hot cross buns and apple pie in the social tent and then walked part of the Monsal Trail to the old railway station, and down into Bakewell to burn off the calories. The evening was fun packed, starting with Lisa’s home-made scones, followed by a music quiz and backward raffle. Well done to Chris and Mel for winning the quiz. Sunday began with an easter egg hunt for the children, which went down very well. We then walked into Bakewell and after a bit of shopping stopped off at the Peacock for a pint in the sunshine. The evening was again fun packed wi...

                                                 Well what can i say WOW WOW WOW absolutely fantastic weekend there were thirteen vans in attendance. We arrived on Friday and it was a free and easy day, with a few of the members getting together for a chat and a drink. On Saturday a few of the members went to the local pub in the afternoon for a drink , while other members travelled out locally to go for a walk. Saturday evening we all went to the hall for a three course valentine meal. The hall and tables were decorated beautifully. SP and GB organised all the catering along with other members helping out during the day and evening. The meal was exceptional and there was plenty of it. After the meal the fun began first off was the drawing of the free...

Thank you to the Marshals SP and JP for their friendly welcome and the organising and running of the Rally. Co Marshalls BT and GG. 9 units attended, pitched on hardstanding at the side of the Memorial Hall. Thursday – Legs down upon arrival. Free and easy day. Lovely sunny afternoon. Friday – More arrivals. Free and easy day. Evening meal at the Copt Oak pub, a good number attended. The highlight of the weekend was on Saturday evening and the early celebration of Halloween. Everyone joined in and there were fantastic costumes, make up and spooky table accessories on display. The Memorial Hall was decorated to add to the ambience. SP organised and led a team to lay on a fantastic buffet for the evening. Thank you to SP and team. The buffet and the seated area looked fantastic. SP introduced and ran the raffle and games. £32.00 raised for Air Ambulance. Thank you to all the members who donated raffle prizes. The spooky game ideas came from GG and SP ran them. Couples challenged each oth...