Members News

Come and join us to blow away those Winter Blues at this new venue for Swift Owners Club where a warm welcome awaits you at Hurley Riverside Park alongside the River Thames from Sunday the 8^th to Saturday 14^th MARCH 2026 a 6-night Holiday Rally.

Hurley Riverside Park is a Family Run site which is peaceful for a relaxing stay with many things to do in and around such as visiting Henley, Windsor, even London and Oxford. Country walks in the local area, nature and riverside walks including the village of Hurley with its small shops.  Hire a canoe or paddleboard on the river if the weather permits it, hopefully it will. We have use of their room on a couple of evenings, Terry has kindly asked us to help him celebrate his official retirement on one and we shall have a get together on the other and hold flag as well.  

There are 10-amp electric hook ups on firm short grass. Site facilities include Reception and Shop, excellent toilet and showers, accessible bathroom, Launderette, Waste and Recycling, Facilities for dogs, WiFi , a Nature Trail and Hurley Riverfront. Pitch costs yet to be confirmed but should be between £23 and £25 per night including EHU.

Nearby there’s the interesting Marlow Trenches at Pullingshill Wood home to the most complete set of trenches where soldiers were trained for WW1 and where you can let your dogs run off the lead along the many walks. There is more information on their website www.hurleyriversidepark.co.uk

You could use this rally as a forerunner to Searles Leisure Park in Norfolk.

Booking Forms are available now from Maureen Wells at maureenpwells@gmail.com

Bernard and Maureen Wells , and Terry and Sandie Marney.

Have you now suddenly realised you are free next weekend to go on a rally? GREAT!! There is room for you on the ACCEO rally.
The rally area has now been located away from the long grass and is now on short level grass and close to the toilets & showers block.
If you can only come for the 2 night weekend then that is fine or you can stay nights either side if you wish. (Wednesday, Thursday and/or Sunday).
There is live entertainment on Friday & Saturday evening and the hall is available every evening.
The lovely Tudor town of Shrewsbury is within walking distance so no need to move your car or motorhome.
Please contact Val Rowe if you want to go and you can now pay on arrival at this late stage.
valrowe@btinternet.com or phone 01747 841163 / 07748 963698

Webmaster

I have sent an email to the ralliers that have shown interest in the Maidenhead NEW YEAR rally, if you haven’t received one and want to book on PLEASE email me asap. Thanks.

Paula, beany_123@hotmail.co.uk

 

Rally No. 32A Burghley Fair @ Tallington Lakes is full.
Please send an email to lawsonsarah@sky.com if you wish to go on the waiting list
Sarah and Malcolm

 

The 2026 draft rally programme has been updated on the website, remember you can currently book any holiday rallies for the UK or on the Continent as these rallies can be booked up to 18 month in advance, please contact the relevant Marshal for further details.
Bookings open for all other rallies on Monday 5th January 2026, full details will be in your Rally Venues Book which will be posted out in December

Rally Secretary

I am aware that there are several people who are regrettably unable to attend Steve Horn’s funeral in person to pay their last respects to him. So, below you will find the login details from OBITAS. 

You can join the live service on Friday at 2pm or the On Demand service which will be available from approximately day three after the funeral and for 21 days. 

OBITAS LINK: https://watch.obitus.com/login/ptmnpt
Username: nivi7764 Password: 296813 (It is advisable to test the system shortly before 2pm)

If you would like to leave a message or make a donation to Steve’s chosen charity, please visit his Much Loved portal: https://stephenhorn.muchloved.com

Val Brailsford

A review of implementing an online rally booking system is currently being undertaken following an agreement at this year’s AGM.

A working party that includes both Committee and Club Members are working hard to achieve this to bring us in line with the majority of other rally clubs and for the longevity of the Swift Owners Club. 

The working party is seeking the help of a member with an interest and skills relating to this area to assist in completing this comprehensive review. One more member would be ideal so if this could be you please ring or email Dianne Roberts’ telephone 07427 667282 or email dianner85@gmail.com

Thanks, Dianne 

Unless you are an Honorary Life Member or already have a Direct Debit mandate set up to cover membership renewal, or have joined the club since 1st September, it’s time to think about renewing your membership for next year. Early renewals are appreciated and you will receive your 2026 Rally Book as soon as it’s available.

For details of how to renew and payment options available, please click on the link on this page in the ‘Membership Renewals for 2026’ section.

Webmaster

Do you enjoy being a member of our friendly club?
If so why not tell a friend, neighbour or colleague who has a Swift Group Touring vehicle about our club?

This time of year is the perfect time to encourage them to join, as from 1st September their membership will run right through to the 31st December 2026. They will also receive a £5 voucher towards their first rally.

Please direct them to the public area of our website where they can join easily online with a debit card, credit card or by PayPal.

http://www.swift-owners-club.com

Webmaster

 

As memories of your summer holidays start to fade then why not cheer yourselves up and book the MAIDENHEAD NEW YEAR RALLY.

This is an excellent rally where the marshals prepare you several courses of home cooked meals each evening. There is live entertainment one evening for you to dance the night away and a disco on NYE to continue to dance away the extra Christmas pounds you don’t want in 2026.

Due to increased cost of the school hire and food the marshals would appreciate your bookings as early as possible to enable them to make their plans to ensure you an excellent rally.
As the cost is inevitably going to be more than last year then you can contact the marshal Paula Mann by phone (07708 116414) or email for further information about the rally as there are still a few places available.
If you would like to book then you can send your booking form to beany_123@hotmail.co.uk .
Greg & Paula Mann and Dave & Karen Timothy would love you to join them to welcome in 2026 with your fellow ralliers.