Suffolk Centre

May Day Holiday Rally Rose Farm, Belton, Great Yarmouth
2015-05-01 08:00 - 2015-05-04 17:00 UTC | Suffolk
Another May Day Holiday…
Thanks to all our friends at Rose Farm Touring Park for a lovely week. We had all 4 seasons weather last week but still managed to enjoy ourselves out and about.
May I also offer special thanks to park owner Sue Myhra for organising and funding the lovely entertainment by saxophonist Maria Sutherland for us after Flagpole on Monday. Such a generous and welcome surprise for us all to enjoy. The ice cream van didn’t disappoint either.
Trevor Smith, Rally Marshal
Thank you for all you did we had a great week with you all.
Carole Drennan
Thanks Trevor and gang, we had a great week despite the weather.
Sharon Cross
It’s sunny here today but quiet now that everyone has left. We are staying at Rose Farm for a few extra days. We have had a lovely time again, thanks to all the marshals and park staff for all they have done.
Jan Goddard
Pictures courtesy of Trevor Smith

Bonjour Blaxhall May Day Rally
2015-05-01 08:00 - 2015-05-04 17:00
Tres Bien Blaxhall
Thanks go to the fab marshals for a great long weekend at Blaxhall. Fantastic food served on Saturday evening and some light hearted games, all good fun. A crafty Sunday morning and a really good quiz night that evening. You all worked so hard, well done
Sarah, Andy, Rachel and Lyla Pedder
Pictures courtesy of Sarah Pedder and Nigel Berry

Steadings Park, Newbourne
2015-04-10 08:00 - 2015-04-12 17:00
Steadings Park, a lovely weekend break…
Thanks to the Syrett family (junior and senior) for a lovely chilled out weekend at Steadings Park, Newbourne. Saturday was a lovely day we even sat in the sun for a couple of hours. Thanks for arranging the rally.
Sarah and Andy Pedder with Lyla.
Thanks to all the lovely marshals for another lovely weekend at The Steadings, for Mandi for arranging a lovely meal at the pub, and for the beautiful huge birthday cake for Daryl and I. Betsy says a big thank you as well, she so enjoyed it. All the children made her so welcome, such a lovely bunch of kids xx
Lynne & Barry Roberts.
Few pics from the weekend at Steadings. The rally field at sunset. Daryl and Lynnes birthday cake and the Fox Inn in all its spring glory. Thanks to Daryl, Mandi, Abi and Ben and Tony and Linda.
Diane & John Preston
Brilliant weekend ! Thanks to all the Marshalls. Lovely site and brilliant flagpole by the awesome Abbie !
Bill Mitchell
Picture courtesy of Mandi Syrett & Diane Preston

An Eggcelent Easter, Sutton
2015-04-03 08:00 - 2015-04-06 17:00
An Eggstremely Great Easter…
I’m sure I speak for all the marshals when I say a Huge Thank You for supporting the Easter at Sutton rally this weekend. I would also like to thank Sharman Caravans for their kind donation of the Easter Eggs which the ralliers received and the vouchers.
Diane & John Preston
Great Easter rally at Sutton well done to all the marshals especially the young junior team. Thank you ALL !
Bruce Bull
Pam and myself have only recently joined the rally circuit during the last couple of years but would like to thank all the marshals that make these events possible and all the members that have made us feel so welcome.
Bill & Pam Mitchell
Three evenings with entertainment @ Sutton 2-6 April 2015. Tricks of the Trade, Tote racing and Bingo night
great fun for all …
Pete & Loz
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Pictures courtesy of Pete & Loz

Silly Shirts Rally, Hallowtree
2015-03-06 08:00 - 2015-03-08 17:00
We needed sunglasses !!
The weekend promised to be a bright one ! No one was disappointed when the sun shone and provided us with the warmest weekend of the year so far. How appropriate that shirtsleeves were out and I was able to wear at least three of my silliest shirts without anyone noticing !
I have known Steve since I had brown hair…. and that’s a good 40 years. We were single lads in the 70’s with everything and nothing to worry about. Our mopeds were just as shiny as our caravans are now. From then until now, Steve and Mel have been true friends, bringing much fun and laughter to our lives. Sue and I wish you both every happiness with your new home in Cornwall and hope to be able to pop in for a visit each time we are in the area.
Thanks for a lovely weekend !
Trevor Smith
Good luck & best wishes to you both in your new life in Cornwall.
Sally & Andy xx
Good luck to you guys, for your move down south. Didn’t realize you were going. Its been great to meet you with the Suffolk centre. Best of luck with everything xx
Julie Crane
Thanks to the marshals for organising a lovely weekend with fabulous views and fabulous weather!
Kim Berry
We wouldn’t of missed it and glad your last rally was a good one and the weather was kind too xx
Tina Eagle
We also would not have missed it as it was your last rally. Great weekend. Gonna miss you guys…..
Jan & Paul xx
Thank you to everyone that came and supported our Silly Shirt Rally this weekend. We booked the weather especially 🙂
Steve and I would also like to thank everyone for our cards, gifts and flowers that we received due to this being our last rally as we are moving down to Cornwall.
We have made so many wonderful friends during our time with the Centre and we shall miss you guys loads.
Once again thank you all so much xxxx
Mel & Steve
Pictures courtesy of Tina Eagle & Nigel Berry

Up The Oche, Butley
2015-02-20 08:00 - 2015-02-22 17:00
A Perfect Shot !
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Mark, Rachel and Ambers Gowers and Michael & Karen Fisk and not forgetting Hallie too. For all their hard work for such a great weekend at Butley.
This rally was a rally for all ages. It was so pleasing to see everybody getting stuck in and enjoying this darts weekend.
Well done to the winners!!
Pleeaassee run this again next year !
Daryl, Mandi, Abi and Ben Syrett
The weekend darts competition results
SCCC Under 8’s Winner – Amber Gowers
Using a new magnetic board, funded by the Junior Crew, eight under 8’s fought bravely and fairly in some great games of 201. The final ended in a war over the number 5 between Amber and Harry Goddard with Amber striking the winning shot for the Girls.
SCCC 8 – 16’s Winner – Lauren Earl
This age group saw some really intense games. For some it was the first time they had been allowed to play on a ‘real’ board with ‘real’ darts. Ben Syrett fought Lauren all the way till the end of a 201 game. Both threw numerous darts for their final doubles and it all ended on a 3 dart shot at the Bull with Lauren being closest.
SCCC Mixed Doubles Winners – Steve Eagle & Gareth Cook
30 Adults joined in the mixed doubles with a couple of pairings being not so mixed. The final was a game of endurance, three games of 501. After winning one game each it came down to Steve & Gareth landing a double to beat our North Essex visitors Linda and Barry Cook.
SCCC Ladies Winner – Karen Fisk
The ladies of course played in style with some rather artistic throws. Abi Syrett played strongly in the final being noisily supported by the crowd but in the end our Marshall Karen won on experience.
SCCC Mens Winner – Michael Fisk
A Super well matched final which summed up the whole weekend of fun and fair play. The scoring went a bit haywire but no one minded, a fair few ‘treble digit’ banners were waved, the commentary was amusing with a Michael playing a Michael and finally our Marshall landed the last double against Michael McCartney to win the Men’s Trophy.
Well done to all.
Rachel Gowers.

The Old Mill Public House Saxted
2015-01-09 08:00 - 2015-01-11 17:00
The Mill Blades are still turning.
Winter Rallies to Enjoy…
We would just like to thank the marshals for a brilliant rally this weekend at Saxtead Mill.
We had a lovely time out in the van so early into the New Year and the pub was very welcoming.
Although windy we had great weather and a wonderful walk around Framlingham.
Again thank you !
Mandi Syrett

New Year Celebration Rally
2014-12-30 08:00 - 2015-01-02 17:00
2015 New Year’s Rally at Trinity Park in Ipswich.
To Jan and Paul and to all their supporters. We just wanted to say a great big thank you to you all for a tremendous rally over the New Year.
From the word go, there was treat after treat. We arrived to set up on the Sunday after an unintended tour of the Europark industrial area! We had a good level pitch on grass with electrics which was a bit temperamental for the first 24 hours but even that provided a topic of conversation as we met up with other caravaners.
We were a bit slow setting up – we were the ones with an awning- so we got to the hall late but it was lively with conversation as auld acquaintances were renewed. We paid our fees and received our programme.
The evening saw sleigh racing as four different “volunteers” for each race pulled Father Christmas sleighs across the floor. We all made a quick assessment of form and went to the Tote to place our bets.
On the Monday we visited a local Supermarket for breakfast and some shopping and had a restful afternoon in the caravan. The formal Dinner on the Monday was superb as we abandoned our fleeces and Crocs for Dinner Jackets and posh frocks. What a transformation. We were allocated to a table of eight and got on so well with new found friends that we stayed as a group for the remaining events.
We were so impressed with the lovely three course meal, particularly so because the marshals and helpers did it all themselves; we had (naively perhaps) assumed there would be caterers. We had also assumed that the included wine would involve a glass or perhaps two at the most but it kept flowing.
Afterwards, there was dancing to a tribute band for The Blues Brothers who we had seen before at the AGM Rally and who were very very good. There was some very lively dancing and even some on stage singing contributions from ralliers.
We had never attended a Chinese Auction before and this was held on the Tuesday afternoon and that was great fun. Fluffy toys seemed particularly desirable and were claimed and reclaimed time after time. It ended on a wonderful note when the final winner of the large fluffy tiger (a young man) gave it away to a less young lady who had so lovingly held the tiger more than once only to have it snatched away. What a true gentleman. Tuesday night saw another live band who were good although the drummer was at times perhaps a little over enthusiastic.
Wednesday afternoon saw cash bingo which kept us all very quiet as we concentrated. However, the highlight for us all was the afternoon tea in the interval. There was a wonderful variety of thinly sliced sandwiches, cakes and scones, surely a presentation to match a classy hotel. The plates were all empty on our table although one couple were still set on having their stew and dumplings evening meal.
Flagpole started the evening followed by a raffle with an impressive array of prizes. The evening disco was very lively with lots of variety. There were many varied costumes on the theme “Superheroes”. Particularly impressive was Mrs Pankhurst, Rod Stewart and the Ninja turtles from Essex. The stroke of midnight came all too soon and after the usual celebrations we partied on. We don’t recall a more enjoyable New Year.
We really appreciate how much hard work this all took and are very grateful to you all. Please can we book for next year?
Maurice and Joan
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Leap into the New Year…
Anyone attending rally’s at home or abroad marshalled by Paul, Jan and their team will have come to expect a difficult to exceed standard of excellence together with clockwork organisation and precision timing akin to tranquil ducks moving gently through water. We not privy to behind scene activity have no idea how fast those little legs below water must thrash in order to achieve such excellent results.
This year’s New Year rally was no exception and a tribute to all involved. From the power supply flashing like the best of Christmas lights to the lucrative sleigh racing and the rally team cooked and served black-tie dinner.
It was soon time to meet all those favorite, and throughout the year regularly seen peg prizes being recycled. The ‘‘surely someone will want this 20 year old analog big buttoned DVD remote controller complete with corroded batteries’’ fun afternoon, better known as the amazing Chinese Auction! Fun it was.
Next, the ‘‘some could settle their credit cards but most wouldn’t’’, afternoon of Bingo. Very good it was also, but not as good as the afternoon tea and sandwiches with no crusts!
Finally, it was time to see the New Year in as Super Hero’s. Well, perhaps from me, the less said the better, except to say that those who didn’t see the New Year in with this remarkable four day event, didn’t see the New Year in!
Ron Johnson
