Do you intend visiting the Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC in February?
If so, please note that you will need to show your Covid Pass or Lateral Flow text/email for entry.
They will refuse entry if you do not comply.
The full details are contained in this link.
https://thenec.co.uk/visitors/plan-your-visit/#enjoy-a-safe-experience
As the Rally Book is only published once a year, there will inevitably be changes to a rally’s details or other announcements relating to it during the year. Some items are of low importance, but others are very important such as marshal contact details, dates, locations etc. Any news items I receive are usually published within 24 hours, especially if I receive the text of the item in an email rather than me having to find further information and then compose it.
The Latest Rally News section on this page has been slightly modified and now includes a link for a quick look up of rally numbers which have at least one news item published – there are currently 10 listed.
If the rally you are interested in is listed, I strongly recommend you then click on the Latest Rally News information icon, change the sort order by clicking on the button at the top and then scroll down to the required rally number. When there is more than one item for a rally they will be shown with the latest one first.
Happy Rallying, Webmaster
Hello Members.
Happy New Year to you all.
Now we have begun another year and a new rallying season, I hope Government Guidelines and Regulations allow us to continue getting out and about in a covid safe way as we did last year. If you weren’t able to join a rally last year, or have only recently joined our club, please take a look at what’s on offer in the 2022 Rally Programme and consider joining rallies; all our rallies will be run strictly in accordance with Government Guidelines and Regulations applicable at the time.
Thank you all for your continued membership. I wish you and your families a very Happy and Prosperous 2022.
John Brailsford, President
There have been several updates now we have started a new year.
Webmaster
The last day for sending second class post was 18th December, therefore anything posted after that date is not guaranteed to be delivered before Christmas.
The last day I will be able to post renewals will be the 23rd December. I will not be able to process renewals from that date until the 4th January 2022 due to Bank Holidays and that I am part of the marshaling team for a New Year rally.
Please except my apologies for this.
Val Metcalf
Gordon has advised me that the celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held on January 4th 2022 at 13.45 at St Andrews Church in the Westlands, Newcastle under Lyme, on Pilkington Avenue ST5 3RE.
The service will be followed by a short committal at Bradwell Crematorium Chatterley Close, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8LE for close family and friends only.
There will be light refreshments in the adjoining Church Hall when the family return from Bradwell.
He requested to let his sister Pam (pme.edwards33@gmail.com) know if you are planning to attend, as Covid restrictions may limit numbers at the last moment.
He also asks attendees to please take a Covid lateral flow test beforehand, to wear a mask and to maintain social distancing.
No flowers please but donations may be made to Arthritis Research UK and Cancer Research UK.
John Brailsford, Webmaster
The Marshals would like to advise if you haven’t received an email with the arrangements for this year you are NOT booked onto the rally. There has been some confusion this year in relation to bookings after Covid caused last year’s rally to be cancelled. Please note we are almost at capacity but could take one or two more. If you are interested this is the final call. Please email or call ASAP contacts are in the rally book.
Thank you to all of those booked onto the Drax rally. We are aiming to make up for last year’s disappointment while keeping our members as safe as we can. Merry Christmas from your rally marshals.
Val Rowett, on behalf of the Marshalling Team
The rally books were taken to the post office today (Monday) for all those members that have renewed their membership. If you haven’t yet renewed and would like to, please log onto the Club’s website and follow the secure link or send a cheque to:
Val Metcalf, 62 Blisworth Close. Northamton, NN4 8QT.
Cheques payable to ‘Swift Owners Club’.
If you have already renewed and do not receive your book by 16th December (10 Days) please either give me a call or drop me an email (membership@swift-owners-club.com).
Val Metcalf, Membership Officer
Sadly, I was informed today by Gordon of the passing of his wife Jennifer (Jenny) Wild. Jenny passed away yesterday evening (1st December) after a long battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her family and the many SOC friends they have made over their many years of membership.
Jenny and Gordon of Newcastle-under-Lyme joined our club back in 1983. They were well known regular ralliers at both home and abroad.
Our thoughts are with Gordon and family at this very sad and difficult time.
I will publish further details here in the Members’ News when advised by Gordon.
John Brailsford, President
NEC Show 2022 22nd – 27th February
We need your support to man the Owners Club stand at the above show.
Volunteers are required to represent the Club on the SOC stand at the NEC show in February 2022 each day, Tuesday to Sunday. We are looking to have 4 people each day, with at least 2 people on the stand at any one time, which will give you some free time to look around the show. The show opening times are from 10am to 6pm each day. Free adult show passes will be provided. Contact me, preferably by email at: marketing@swift-owners-club.com or by telephone on 01283 341667, giving your available dates please.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Alan Druce, Marketing Officer
The Latest Rally News section contains all the rally announcements for this year’s rallies that I have been made aware of. Some of these are low importance but others such as incorrect contact details, locations or dates are very important and I recommend viewing these when booking rallies.
All the following rally numbers have at least 1 associated news item in this section:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 33.1, 34, 34.1, HR60, HR61
For any queries, please contact the Rally Marshal, Webmaster
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