Members News

I was very sad to hear that Honorary Life Member Mike Plant passed away yesterday (18th February) after a long illness.

Mike and his wife Chris from Rugeley joined the Club back in 1978 and were well known regular ralliers.

Mike and Chris, along with daughters Kerry and Michelle, rallied regularly for many years until they recently had to retire from caravanning due to Mike’s health and became Honorary Life Members.

Having been a member for over 45 years, Mike will be greatly missed by the many SOC friends he and Chris will have made during that time. Like many members Val and I have fond memories of many happy and fun times in their company.

Our thoughts are with Chris and their family at this sad and difficult time.

I will publish funeral details here in the Members’ News in due course.

John Brailsford, President

We still have 3 fully serviced hard standing pitches available.

If you have not viewed Latest Rally News then you may think you are past the final booking date. The date in the rally book should have read 19th February. However I can extend that date a little before the site needs to allocate the pitches to others.
Also stated in LRN was my email address error. If you have sent me a booking and not received a response from me then I haven’t received it.
Many ralliers are staying extra nights to move on to the Easter Rally afterwards.

Val Brailsford (Marshal)

Please note the changes to the costs on the booking form in the Rally book, page 97.

Friday & Saturday 2 nights £53.60
Friday and Saturday with electric 2 nights 67.60
3 nights Friday and Saturday with
Either Thursday or Sunday 3 nights 67.60
3 nights with electric 3 nights 88.60
4 nights Thursday to Sunday 4 nights 81.60
4 nights with electric 4 nights 109.60
Additional adults add £6 or for single occupancy deduct £6 from above.

The online booking system contains the correct prices and can be completed for all forms of payments.

Booking forms on paper can be emailed or posted to us

Any questions or queries to ronward3@outlook.com

Ron & Maureen Ward, Marshals

The online booking facility for the AGM Rally is now available. See the section on this page which contains a link to the online booking form.

I look forward to meeting you there.

Webmaster

Please note the final booking date for this rally is incorrect in the Rally Book. The date should read 19th February.

Additional nights are available for £28 p.n. and can be booked via the marshals.

Val & John Brailsford, Marshals

Although we have passed the booking-in date it’s not too late to come, all details on Page 28 of the Rally Book.

If you would like to join us please email or ring to let us know, or if you have any queries.

Mike & Chris Pitchford, Marshals

Thanks to a lot of help from member Dave Coller in generating the rally coordinates data, the Members’ Rally Programme is now online again. The programme lists all 2024 rallies along with GPS coordinates of the venues in 3 formats. Each rally has a link to view the locations on Google Maps when planning your journey. Any rally items shown in RED indicate that there is at least one entry in the Latest Rally News relating to that particular rally. You will find a lot of useful and important information in the Latest Rally News so it’s always worth checking when planning to attend a rally.

All the location data is also available on the UK Rally Locations page with a link to a downloadable PDF file which can be saved on a smartphone or printed on 2 sheets of paper. The UK Rally Locations page is accessible via the main menu or a link a the bottom of the Members’ Rally Programme.

Every care has been taken to produce accurate data, but you should always check with the Rally Venues Book and look for any warnings about routes to avoid. Some rally directions specifically advise NOT to use SatNav directions when approaching sites.

Happy Rallying, Webmaster

Hi, thinking of a winter break – then come to Barnstones Rally No 3 in the rally book and we still have spaces.

The rally offers hard standing with electric hook-ups at £20.00 per night.

A warm hall for evening get together with a fish and chip supper delivered.

An interesting local area to visit, or just relax, and enjoy a break.

Please contact the marshals Ron and Maureen, and  Val Rowe to book in or for further information

ronward3@outlook.com mob 07801 341406

We would love to hear from you.

Your Marshals

Places are still available on this rally which coincides with York’s Famous ICE SCULPTURE TRAIL with ice carvings located in the city streets plus all the other attractions York has to offer.

The rally site is on 16 amp electric ,hard standing pitches and located close to York – full details can be found on page 24 of your Rally Book.

Bookings will now be accepted until the 28th January. Email bookings accepted.

Kathy & Hamish McIntyre, Marshals

Please note that the Latest Rally News section has now been restored for 2024 rallies.

All the amendments and additional notes have been copied in from the news section of the ‘Temporary Rally Book 2024’ and other recent items from marshals added.

The ‘Temporary Rally Book 2024’ will remain for a while but no new rally news items will be added to it,

Webmaster