Items for the Members News section
The funeral for Geoff Ball will take place at Shrewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 16th November at 3.00pm.
The service will be followed by a Wake at Valley View, Bright Water Lakes, Llanfyllin Road, Pentre Beirdd, Welsh Pool, Powys, SY21 9DL
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I have just been notified that sadly long-standing member Colin Middleweek passed away on Friday 28th October.
Colin and his late wife Mo, from Tattershall in Lincolnshire, joined the club back in 1991. They were very active members especially in the East of England. They were experienced travellers, attended Continental Club Rallies and travelled a lot abroad with their caravan. Many members will remember them well and that Colin was known for his speciality, Harvey Wallbanger cocktails.
Colin and his wife Mo unfortunately had to stop caravanning on health grounds and Mo passed away last year. Colin was an Honorary Life Member and will be greatly missed.
I will pass on any further information I receive here in the Members’ News.
John Brailsford, President
The Autumn 2022 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. Webmaster
Many thanks to all of the members that manned the SOC stand at the NEC. Through your efforts, we signed up 39 new members, well done to you All.
Alan Druce, Marketing Officer
I have received the following details from Phil Capes who is collating names of attendees on behalf of Ian’s family:
Ian’s funeral will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2AF on Monday 7th November 2022 at 12.30pm and afterwards at The Lawns Hotel, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB for refreshments.
Those wishing to attend are asked by the family to notify Phil/Patsy Capes of their attendance by telephoning 01522 683230 or Mobile 07949318845 by 1st. November 2022 so that they are aware and can notify the Hotel accordingly.
Webmaster
I have just been informed that former member Aileen Brice from Beverley, who rallied with husband Chris for many years, sadly passed away today. Aileen and Chris were members for many years and I’m sure will be remembered by many of our current members.
For those who may wish to attend, I will publish funeral details here in the Members’ News as soon as I get them.
John Brailsford, President
I have received the sad news that long-standing member Geoff Ball passed away recently. I will pass on any further information I receive here in the Members’ News.
Geoff (with his late wife Sandra) from Welshpool joined the SOC in 2005 and they were regular ralliers until Sandra became ill a few years ago.
Geoff will be sadly missed by the many members who had the pleasure of his company.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
John Brailsford, President
The committee are aware that the amended date printed in Going Places for the AGM 2023 coincides with the King’s Coronation. This was announced after Going Places had gone to print. The committee met yesterday to discuss the situation and various options are being considered and enquiries being made regarding dates and venues.
Members will be fully updated as soon as possible.
Elaine Baker, Hon. Secretary
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
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.
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