Rally Reports

Back to Henham !! Plenty of steam but not much hot air at Henham this year. Pictures courtesy of David Kent

A huge thanks to everyone who came along to the first Top of the Pops rally on 27-29 April at Sutton. After tea and coffee on Friday evening we had a music themed quiz from the 50’s up to the 00’s, well done to the winning team, hope you liked the sweets. After a relaxing […]

Following our successful visit to Kersey Mill last year (see page 4 of Volume 2 Issue 11—September 2017 Newsletter), we were once again invited back to see the progress made on restoring Kersey Mill. A tour of the Mill was arranged on Saturday and most of the Members from the 41 Units attended. Considerable progress […]

A week away in the lovely site at Rendlesham, was made even better by the Marshals ordering up such great weather. Roy Lee celebrated his 85th birthday on the 4th May and Janet Dobson presented Roy with a Birthday Cake (see photo). It was also Dennis & Pat Winters 60th Wedding Anniversary as well as […]

This is a lovely venue with an enthusiastic owner Nigel Oakley who is quite a character, this was a special weekend and our marshals Janice & David and Janice & Brian invited us to a Royal Wedding Party and the FA Cup Final pie & a pint, the wedding was shown on a large screen […]

Once again an excellent rally at Thorpeness Ogilvie Pavilion and Sports Ground. Thanks must go to Mark and Rachel Gowers for putting marshals together for this rally following Diane Preston being unable to run it due to the sad loss of John earlier this year. The weather threw much of a normal English Bank Holiday […]

An excellent rally, making full use of the hall, several birthdays were celebrated, Tony Reed’s 65th on Thursday 7th, Natasha Terry’s on Friday 8th, Alan Dobson’s on Saturday 9th , Dave Otto’s 65th on Saturday 2nd June, and Margaret Kidd’s on Monday 11th, a fun quiz along with wine & cheese on Friday night, a […]

An action packed weekend with two amazing bands in the evenings, archery, rifle shooting and various activities for adults and children during the days, and wonderful weather. A weekend not to be missed. A very big thank you to everyone who supported our Hotdog and Burger stall at the 50th birthday rally. With your help […]

Summer Holiday Time..... 10 days on the Cliff Top at Thorpeness including the Aldeburgh Carnival and Thorepeness Regatta. Thank you to the Marshalls and all their helpers for providing an excellent program of events, including Bingo, Quiz Night, Cream Teas and Tie Dyeing for the Children. Thorpeness Carnival and Lantern Parade   Rally Quiz Night, […]

A really good Bank Holiday rally once again with a different set of marshals.  Pleased to see a trainee in action, thanks to Mike and Sallyann Biggs.  Good turnout around 46 vans with one 1st rallier and 7 visitors.  Lovely site within walking distance of the centre and the Meare. One downpour didn’t seem to stop anyone and once […]