Items for the Members News section
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
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
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.
| Ammount | £18.00 |
| Payee | Swift Owners Club |
| Sort Code | 09 01 51 |
| Account | 61725503 |
| Reference | Your Membership Number & Surname |
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.
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
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, 9, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 33.1, 34, 34.1, 35, HR60, HR61
For any queries, please contact the Rally Marshal, Webmaster
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