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Good afternoon I have just received the following from Kim Berry regarding the funeral of her father, Terry Youngs. At this very sad time, I am sure the family would appreciate the support of all those Centre members who remember Terry from running many rallies for the Suffolk Centre, serving on the Committee and becoming Centre Chairman. Terry’s funeral service will take place at St Anne & St Lawrence Church, Elmstead Market, on Tuesday 25th March 2025 at 11:15 followed by a cremation at Weeley Crematorium at 12:30. Further details can be found here: https://www.hunnaball.co.uk/funeral-details/... Family flowers only. We are raising money for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation in Dad's name. You can donate here: https://www.muchloved.com/Donate/DonationAmount?id=c4affd06-1541-4eff-9088-814c6308b878 We welcome anyone who would like to remember Terry and say a final goodbye. If you are unable to attend but would like to leave a memory or a tribute, please visit: https://terenceyoungs.muchloved.com...

On Sunday 9th February 2025, the Centre held its Natter and Chatter at Hallowtree. Roy Swain from East Anglian Air Ambulance gave a presentation on what this vital service does. At the end of the presentation, our Chairman, Ron King, presented him with a Helicopter Cheque for the sum of £1694.82p. ...

Qualifying dates for annual trophy and Fellowship plaques. Many members will know that the qualifying dates for these has been AGM to AGM, which is confusing for everyone involved. The committee has taken the decision to bring this in line with everything else in the Centre, to help for future job roles, so for the 2024 awards all rallies attended from post AGM 2023 to end December 2024 will qualify. The awards for 2025 will be from January-December 2025 rallies attended. This has made no difference to the order obtained for those in line for the Don Alcock Annual overall trophy - we made sure to check this first. Fellowship plaques will be automatically awarded - qualifying number shortly to be decided by committee. J Dobson, Centre Secretary...

We have been contacted by John Taylor about Nina to let members know about the funeral details. Nina's funeral will be held at Colchester Crematorium at 12.15 on Monday 30th December. It is family flowers only but there will be the opportunity to make donations to the British Heart Foundation....

It is with great sadness that we have today been informed by John Taylor that after a short illness Nina Taylor passed away yesterday. It has been a huge shock to us and no doubt to all those that knew John and Nina - longstanding members, helpers and marshals for this Centre. He has asked we post this to let members know. As we learn anything more we will let members know but at this time all we have been able to do is to pass on our deep sadness and condolences to John and his family....

We have been asked by David Mills (South Essex Chairman) to advise you all of the sad passing of Alan Leslie on 14th September. He has served as a South Essex Chairman for 3 years, South Essex Secretary for 5 years, and Regional Secretary for 7 years. He made many friends in South Essex and the other Centres within the Region during this time. His funeral will be held at Pitsea on Wed 16th October at 10.30am and there will be a live link available. If anyone wishes to attend the funeral, please email chairman@angliaregion.org.uk...

Dear Members Nominations for the 2024/25 committee have now closed. Right to the last minute this Centre was without a nomination for Chairman. The Centre was 100% close to the point of issues for the next 3 months and the real possibility of it failing. For some it was not their intention to stand for any committee post this coming year. A full list of the nominations can be found here. It has been made clear though, that for several of this years nominees, their nomination will be for this coming year only and will not be submitted again for the 2025 AGM. If the Centre is unable to form a committee at AGM 2025 then it will fail. Many of us do not want to see this Centre go the way of others, so it will be up to members over the coming year to decide. This years AGM will be held at Trinity Park on Sunday 13th October, membership card must be...

We have received an invitation  for Suffolk Centre members to join the Mid Anglia Centre on their Bonfire Spectacular 2024 rally which is running from 12:00 Thursday  7th November 2024 to 14:00 Sunday 10th November 2024. Caravans and Motorhomes can arrive from Thursday 1200.  Friday evening soup and rolls, weather permitting. Saturday, free and easy.  Saturday evening large bonfire and firework display. Fun fair, side stalls, food and drink outlets organised by the firework committee.  Estimated cost for rally will be £35.00 (TBC).  This includes family ticket plus 2 nights site fee, admin, social and VAT.  Extra night is at extra cost. Mid Anglia will be acting on behalf of the Hemingford Firework Display Committee. Bookings can be made the via Mid Anglia website or if you contact Alan Dobson, Suffolk Centre Rally Secretary rallysec@suffolkcentre.co.uk , he can provide you with the phone number and email address for the Rally Marshals. ...

Are you one of our regular members or perhaps as yet, not been able to venture out with us on a rally?  If a new member, do you know how we operate from year to year? All Club Centres are run by volunteers, Club members like yourself, who have got involved in one way or another.  Some get involved by supporting us as and when they can, to some it’s almost a way of life that our caravan or motorhome revolves around. We have those that attend rallies and help where they can, those that volunteer to organise a rally, and those that come forward to be on the committee that we need to have each year to be able to function. Life has changed greatly from even before the pandemic struck, and we are so grateful to all those who have managed to stay with us.  Each year, we have to hold an AGM, being part of CAMC, and all the committee...

It is with great sadness we report that Mick Prentice passed away peacefully on Saturday 23rd March 2024. As many of you will know Mick along with Eve, his wife were strong stalwarts of Suffolk Centre over many years, involved in running rallies at weekends and also Holiday Rallies. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mick’s family at this time. He is now joining Eve, which has been his wish since her passing six years ago. ...