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Kate Bourne 26/11/1982 to 17/1/2025

This is probably the hardest words I have ever had to write for someone so young.
Kate passed away peacefully yesterday at the very young age of 43 with all her loving family around her. Kate had bravely battled with cancer for many years and always with a smile on her face even when times were tough.

Although Kate, Ian, Henry & Daisy were no longer members of the club they remained very close friends with so many members. Many of us kept contact with Kate on Facebook thoughout her brave journey with words of love and encouragement which we know she always appreciated.

Our thoughts are with all the family and close friends at this devastating time.

For the benefit of our newer members who didn’t know Kate, they marshalled many wonderful rallies with their close friends Martin & Helen Keen, notably Easter & Halloween rallies. The whole family were great fun to be with and were always game for a laugh and joined in everything with great enthusiasm.

R.I.P Kate, you will be sadly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing such a lovely lady.

Val Brailsford

Warning re Suspicious Emails

Ron & Maureen Ward  believe their email address ronward3@outlook.com may have been hacked.

Please ignore any suspicious emails from them and contact them by another method for verification.

Webmaster

Editor Role

After much consideration, the club’s Editor Ray Williams has decided that he would like to step down from the role of Editor over the coming year.

Therefore, the club is looking for a volunteer to take over this Officer role to compile the club’s periodical magazines ‘Going Places’ and the annual ‘Rally Book’.

Ray is happy to assist and support the new Editor to ensure a smooth handover and give guidance where necessary.

The Editor’s role does require an aptitude for learning and using a Desk Top Publishing Suite and the necessity to work to strict deadlines.

Please contact the Secretary or current Editor, Ray Williams for further information:

secretary@swift-owners-club.com

editor@swift-owners-club.com

Elaine Baker
Honorary Secretary
Swift Owners Club
E: secretary@swift-owners-club.com
Tel: 07870779878

Updated 2026 Rally Book Now Online

An updated version of the online 2026 Rally Venues Book is now available. The new version covers all the noted amendments to the original one, and a new file has been started to record any future amendments that may come to light.

If you spot any necessary amendments to this copy please advise the Editor and Webmaster so we can keep members up to date via Going Places and the website.

Thank you.

Webmaster

ONLINE BOOKING FORM for the Emerald Celebration/AGM Rally is now available

This is a quick and simple way to complete your booking form. 

When you book this way you will receive an email showing full details of your booking. You then just need to pay into the club account or send your cheque. 

We would love you to join us on the May Day  Bank Holiday weekend.

Webmaster

Rally 16: Down on the Farm, Barnsley, Yorks

This rally has proven very popular and is now full. Billy and Val, Gareth and Dianne would love to have you on the waiting list as unforeseen events can happen. Please contact the marshals by email or phone to be included.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Val Rowett, Marshal

Rally 34: Elm Cottage Bookings Update

Please note that all the Fully Serviced Pitches and Hardstanding pitches are now fully booked. 

There are a limited number of other pitches still available:

2 pitches on grass with gravel for wheels. 

4 pitches on the grass field. 

Val Brailsford, Marshal