Items for the Members News section
Please note that a new Expense Claim Form, with an increased mileage rate, is now available in the ‘Miscellaneous Information & Forms’ section on the ‘General Info/Main Page’.
Webmaster
I have been ask by the marshals Stan & Gaynor to let you know that they have several spaces available on this 4 night rally (29th December to 2nd Jan 2025)
The full details of this rally near Selby, North Yorkshire can be found on page 74 of your Rally Venues Book.
PLEASE NOTE there was a change of marshal after the book went to print. Please contact Stan Mountford if you are interested, by email to stan1948@talktalk.net or call 0786 155774 for more information.
Please do not confuse the change of marshal with the other New Year Rally at Maidenhead whose marshals are still Phil & Val Metcalf.
Webmaster
I have been advised by the rally marshal that the Holiday Rally in March 2025 at Lytchett Manor is now FULL.
A waiting list will be started in case there are any cancellations. Please contact Bernard & Maureen Wells (berniepwells@btinternet.com) if you would like to join the waiting list.
Webmaster
The Autumn edition of Going Places includes some of the interim results from the Cook Book survey responses so far (eleven to date). The full set of the interim results are provided below, and these provide a flavour (pardon the pun) of how members cook in their units. However, more responses will provide more meaningful results, and to this end I have extended the survey deadline to the end of the year to allow you to do so. It really is very simple to complete and not an onerous task, so please do fill it in. The link to the survey is SOC Cook Book Survey and please do keep recipes coming by sending to recipes@swift-owners-club.com As promised, I have included another one in Autumn Going places, which will be out soon.
An example version of the Cook Book will also be available soon to stimulate further interest and the submission of more recipes for inclusion. This is Your Cook Book and will contain Your recipes. All recipes sent in will be included, and editorial control will not extend to deciding what should or shouldn’t be included, so you send it and I’ll add it to the book, as long as it is a proper recipe.
So let’s continue to Cook & Share – Yvonne Lovett
Please CLICK HERE to view the full results.
We still have a few rallies for you to look forward to before the end of the year, and at time of writing there are still some spaces available should you wish to book:
Have a look in your rally book or on the website and contact the rally marshal if you would like more information or to book.
We have an early rally in January 2025 which you can now book, Rally No. 1 Burns Night Rally at Silverhill Woodland Retreats, Nottinghamshire 22-26 January 2025, all enquiries to rally marshals David and Yvonne Lovett on 07769 961577 or davidjlovett19@gmail.com
Our AGM for 2025 is going to be held at Yew Tree Farm, we have a fabulous duo booked for Saturday night that should get you dancing and singing, for 2025 we have extended the dates so if you wish to stay and explore the area you can do so. Nearby attractions include West Midlands Safari Park, Severn Valley Railway plus numerous National Trust properties within 20 miles, so make a note in your diaries 1-11 May 2025, full booking details will be in your 2025 rally books.
Sarah Email rallysec@swift-owners-club.com
07801 059003
This is a new rally at a new venue for 2025!
Join us for a Burns Night Celebration in the heart of DH Lawrence country. Silverhill Woodland Retreats is located in the village of Teversal in rural Nottinghamshire, and is a great site with a modern toilet/shower block with underfloor heating. The site fee includes 16amp EHU at £25 per night. All pitches are hard standing (levelling blocks may be required on some), and there are ten fully serviced pitches available for the rally at no extra cost. A Burns Night meal has been arranged with The Carnarvon pub (popular & renowned for its good food) for the evening of Thursday 23rd (not strictly Burns Night which is the 25th!), and only a 5 min walk from the site. The cost of the 3-course meal is £35 per head and includes a Piper for the evening to Pipe the Haggis amongst other tunes. Non-haggis and vegetarian options will be available! A £10 per head deposit will be required nearer the time once menu choices have been submitted. To be cost effective we need 20 units/40 people for the Thursday night event. Other social events to be confirmed, which may incur an extra cost.
Additional pitches may be able to be arranged for those not attending the meal but remains tbc, and extra nights after the rally has closed may also be possible, but tbc.
The site is opposite Silverhill Wood and Country Park ideal for walking (including dogs of course) and cycling. It is the site of a former colliery and has a prominent miner’s statue “Testing for Gas” up the hill. It is also in easy reach of Hardwick Hall, Chatsworth, Bolsover Castle, Sherwood Forest, Peak District, Eastwood (DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum), Chesterfield with its famous crooked spire, Bakewell, Matlock & Matlock Bath to name but a few attractions.
Your marshals are David & Yvonne Lovett assisted by Gareth & Dianne Roberts.
The rally is available to book now, with a closing date of 5th January 2025. Hurry as pitches are likely to be popular for this special event! If oversubscribed a reserve list will be started.
Please send your rally booking forms to davidjlovett19@gmail.com
N.B. The site will allocate pitches based on unit type, size and any special requirements.
Piping the Haggis
“Testing for Gas”
The Autumn 2024 edition of our magazine Going Places is now online to view or download. Access is by clicking on the magazine image on the General Info page.
As postal deliveries vary so much across the country, if you haven’t received your hard copy yet please allow a few days before contacting the Membership Officer.
Webmaster
I have been asked by Val Metcalf to post the following information for rally number 46:
Welcome the New Year in the Swift way @ Furze Platt Secondary School.
We have full use of the school over the weekend. All vans will be sited on hardstanding.
All evening meals are included in the costs.
We have booked entertainment for the 30th December. The itinerary is in the Rally Book on page 74.
Unfortunately all this comes at a cost, so the cost of this year will be £150 for 2 adults for 4 nights.
If you are interested please contact me by Phone or Text: 07766 654037
Email: valeriemetcalf@btinternet.com
Or post to 8 Romulus Close, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6LJ
*** Please note the change of address to that published in the Rally Book.
Webmaster
The Swift Group have sent me some complimentary tickets for the NEC Birmingham, Motorhome and Caravan Show (Tuesday 15th October to Sunday 20th October 2024). The tickets are single use only and can be used on any day.
If you would like a one then please contact me on my email. (marketing@swift-owners-club.com)
Regards, Gareth
Barry Brown has just secured the funeral date today to enable you to have as much notice as possible if you are able to attend.
Please contact me by phone or text 07711263295 as I have agreed with Barry to collect numbers of SOC members who wish to attend.
UPDATED: Wake and donations link now below as promised.
Funeral Location: Mansfield Crematorium (Thoresby Chapel)
Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BJ
Date & Time: Wednesday 16th October @ 1:15pm
The Wake: The Rushley, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, G18 4SN
If you wish, donations to Nottinghamshire Hospice in Marion’s name can be made via the link below:
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/18-09-2024-marion-brown
Val Brailsford
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:
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34
For any queries, please contact the Rally Marshal, Webmaster
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