Items for the Members News section
Please note that all the Fully Serviced Pitches and Hardstanding pitches are now fully booked.
There are a limited number of other pitches still available:
2 pitches on grass with gravel for wheels.
4 pitches on the grass field.
Val Brailsford, Marshal
You have all been very quick with your bookings today and this rally is now full and a confirmation of acceptance has been sent to all those that have booked.
A waiting list will be started.
It is always advisable to go on a waiting list for any rally as often personal circumstances change.
Val Brailsford, Marshal
As you are all no doubt preparing to book some of your 2026 rallies, you may want to be booking the AGM rally soon.
In previous years many members have preferred to do their booking for that rally on our website with the Online Facility which has been available for several years exclusively for the AGM Rally.
You will be able to book online again for this year, but it won’t be available for a few more days yet due to some technical issues coupled with the need to complete many other important updates.
It will be announced here and on the website once it is available. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Webmaster
Please contact David Lovett to secure yourself one of remaining places to celebrate Burns Night before they are all gone. davidjlovett19@gmail.com
Full details in your Rally Book & Autumn Going Places.
Webmaster
Most members should have now received their 2026 Rally Venues Book. Please note that you can use the new login details shown on your membership sticker in the front of your book right away.
The 2025 login details will still be available until 31st December 2025 as anyone who has not yet renewed is allowed access the Members’ Area until that date.
From 1st January only the new login details will allow you in.
Webmaster
Sadly, when the Membership Officer emailed Betty to confirm her membership for 2026, she received the following from her son Rob:
“I’m sorry to inform you that my Mum, Betty, passed away on 29th August this year after a short spell in hospital.
I would, however, like to thank The Swift Owners Club for the huge amount of pleasure and enjoyment you gave to both my Mum and my Dad, Vic, over many years of caravanning together.
Regards
Rob Swindells”
Betty and her late husband Vic joined the club back 1974 and were regular ralliers. One of the regular rallies they marshalled, and will be remembered for, was the very popular annual Finingley Air Show rally where they marshalled a section of the air base for the S.O.C. for many years, possibly until the base closed in 1996. Many members will have enjoyed being sited on the air base and not having to leave with the masses when the show was over!
Following Vic’s passing many years ago, Betty retired from caravanning and became an Honorary Life Member.
R.I.P. Betty
John Brailsford, President
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Honorary Life Member Jenny Harrigan. I have just been informed that Jenny passed away on 9th December but I do not know the circumstances.
Jenny and her husband Michael joined the club back in 1989 and were well known ralliers until they gave up caravanning and became Honorary Life Members. They made many friends within the S.O.C. and will be greatly missed by all those who had the pleasure of their company.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and family at this sad and difficult time.
John Brailsford, President
The Searles, Hunstanton Holiday Rally is now full and a waiting list will be in operation should you wish to be added to it.
Sarah Lawson, Marshal
Gill and Siân Bevan would like to thank everyone who has sent them cards and good wishes following Clive’s death, it has meant a lot to them.
Clive’s Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday 22/12/2025 at 3pm.
Dress code: Smart casual.
Location: York Crematorium
Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 2QD
Family Flowers Only Please.
The Wake: The Ship Inn
Hauling Ln, Acaster Malbis, York
YO23 2UH
Please message Gill if you are able to attend but she appreciates it is a difficult time of year. Her number for messages is 07778 135206
Webmaster
Are you thinking about January at the moment? Of course you are not, as it’s so close to Christmas now. HOWEVER, MAYBE YOU SHOULD.
Remember that bookings are already open for the Burns Night Rally from 22nd to 26th January at Silverhill Woodland Retreats, Teversal, Nottinghamshire and filling up fast.
Please see Autumn Going Places or the 2026 Rally Venues Book for full details which states hard standing pitches with 16amps electric and an excellent heated amenities block.
The piper who attended the rally last year and is returning again to this year’s event.
It will only take a moment to contact David Lovett to secure yourself one of the remaining few places before they are all gone. davidjlovett19@gmail.com
Webmasters
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:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 16, 22, 27, 33.1, 34, 34.1, HR61
For any queries, please contact the Rally Marshal, Webmaster
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