Sadly, when the Membership Officer emailed Betty to confirm her membership for 2026, she received the following from her son Rob:
“I’m sorry to inform you that my Mum, Betty, passed away on 29th August this year after a short spell in hospital.
I would, however, like to thank The Swift Owners Club for the huge amount of pleasure and enjoyment you gave to both my Mum and my Dad, Vic, over many years of caravanning together.
Regards
Rob Swindells”
Betty and her late husband Vic joined the club back 1974 and were regular ralliers. One of the regular rallies they marshalled, and will be remembered for, was the very popular annual Finingley Air Show rally where they marshalled a section of the air base for the S.O.C. for many years, possibly until the base closed in 1996. Many members will have enjoyed being sited on the air base and not having to leave with the masses when the show was over!
Following Vic’s passing many years ago, Betty retired from caravanning and became an Honorary Life Member.
R.I.P. Betty
John Brailsford, President