Members News

I was very sad to hear that long-standing member Ian Brown passed away in hospital this afternoon. I will pass on any further information I receive here in the Members’ News.

Ian (with his late wife Sonia) from Chellaston, Derby joined the SOC in 1978 and was a regular rallier until he retired from caravanning and became an Honorary Life Member. I know Ian kept in touch with many members personally and also through the Club’s Facebook page. He will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

John Brailsford, President

Lowdhams, of Gunthorpe, Nottingham, who advertise with us, are holding a 2023 model preview over 4th – 6th November and would welcome a display stand detailing about our Club which could well encourage new members. 

Due to the imminent time scale, are there any members who would be willing to volunteer to man the stand on any of the days, morning or afternoon? 

Please contact me on 07946 427683 (DO LEAVE MESSAGE IF UNANSWERED), or 01283 341667, or by email to marketing@swift-owners-club.com as soon as possible if you are able to assist.

Alan Druce, Club Marketing Officer

Membership Renewals Are Now Open!

You can enjoy another year of the SOC membership for just £18.00.

Payment can be made by any of the following methods and must be made before 31st December 2022.

1. Bank transfer (using Internet, telephone or branch banking): Please use Internet banking, telephone banking or visit your local branch to make payment with the following details:

Ammount	£18.00
Payee	Swift Owners Club
Sort Code	09 01 51
Account	61725503
Reference	Your Membership Number & Surname

2. Online via this Website by setting up a Direct Debit Mandate via GoCardless, PayPal or using your credit/debit card to make the payment


3. By Cheque: If you are unable to pay by any other means, please make your cheque out to ‘Swift Owners Club’ noting your membership number and last name on the back of the cheque and post it to the Treasurer: Paul Hardy, 11 Hepworth Close, Andover, Hampshire. SP10 3TD

NB: If you have previously set up and still have a valid Direct Debit mandate for the SOC Annual Subscriptions, no action is required and you will be notified at least 3 days prior to the collection date each year.

The ongoing postal strike is planned on several more days in October and November. I suggest that if you have booked a rally by post and haven’t received any confirmation in a reasonable time, to contact the marshals to check that it has arrived safely.

Webmaster

Please remember to use the new address for the Treasurer when submitting rally accounts or corresponding by post. Any correspondence should be sent to:

Mr P Hardy, 11 Hepworth Close, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3TD

For future reference, when this item drops down the list, you will find Paul’s address under the ‘Information for Rally Marshals‘ and in the ‘Who’s Who‘ section on the ‘General Info‘ page.

Please note that there have been quite a few new entries recently in the Latest Rally News. The rally news items cover additional information, date changes and other costs that may have changed or were not in the 2022 Rally Book. It’s always worth a quick look when you visit the website. See the following section on this page.

Webmaster

We still have a few places left on this popular “Christmas Starts Now” rally. 

The rally has always been a fun time on the Saturday night irrespective of whether you are 9 or 90 years old. 

The details of the cost of the 3 course Christmas meal are in the Rally Book. This needs to be prepaid by the end of October. 

All the fully serviced pitches are taken but there are hardstanding pitches with 10 amps electric still available. 

If you have already booked the rally you will receive your food booking form within the next 10 days. 

We look forward to seeing you there to get you into the Christmas spirit. 

Val & John and Betty & Colin. 

We are looking for Club members to assist the Club by helping to man the Club stand at the NEC show this October. Show entry tickets will be provided and you should also be able to look around the show.

• Tuesday 18th  2 members
• Wednesday 19th  4 members
• Saturday 22nd  4 members
• Sunday  23rd  4 members

YOUR SUPPORT  IS NEEDED 

Please contact me by email at marketing@swift-owners-club.com or telephone  01283 341667 if you can help.

Alan Druce, Marketing Officer

Come and join the fun at Maidenhead 29th December to January 2nd

This is a 4 night rally, with an evening meal each night.  In addition to the meals there will be professional entertainment and disco to see the New Year in.

Following our tradition of having themed evenings, this year will be no exception.   There will be two themed evenings, the first being on the 30th December.  On this night the theme will be James Bond related, so a chance for the gentleman to wear their DJ’s while the ladies no doubt will dress to impress.  

On New Years Eve, and in keeping with the SOC 50th Anniversary year theme, we will be returning to the decade the club for formed.  A chance to relive your youth and dress in what would have been the costume of the day and welcome in the new year 70’s style.

The rally opens on 29^th December at 2pm,  please do not arrive before this time.

The cost of the rally is:  unit with 2 people  £135,   single person in a unit £90
                                           children under 16 £20,  additional adults £45

It has been difficult to cost this rally due to the changing economic situation we find ourselves in.  We hope that the prices remain as stated, should there be a need to make adjustments we will contact you.

Please note that this is a pre-paid rally. Booking forms can be sent electronically to karenatimothy@hotmail.com with RBV numbers (please remember to bring the RBV with you!) Please ensure booking forms and payments are completed by 18th November preferably using electronic transfer using the sort code  09-01-51 and account number 61725503    with the refence  R755-Membership number- Name  (by means of example Fred Bloggs, member 9876,   would use the reference   R755-9876-Bloggs)  This reference format has been requested by the treasurer, please help him by using it in the way shown.  Deposits can be made either by RBV or by direct transfer using the banking details above.
Cancellations after 28^th November may not receive a full refund as commitments made based on payments received will still have to be met.

Hope to see you at Maidenhead.

Karen,  Dave,  Paula and Gregg

The venue for the rally is Furze Platt School,  Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead.   SL6 7NQ
What 3 words for the site entrance    quit.edge.rear
GPS for site entrance         51.536476, -0.740059

Directions….

From M40, take junction 4, heading for Maidenhead on A404.  After approx. 4 miles take the exit on to A308 for Maidenhead.  In approx. 1.5 miles Furze Platt school will be on the right hand side.  Look for SOC Signs.
From M4, at the Holyport intersection take the exit for the M404 which then becomes the A404,  In approx. 5.3 miles ay a roundabout take the A308 exit to Maidenhead as above

The DRAFT Minutes of the Zoom Committee Meeting of 26th July are now online. See on the General Information page.