Members News

I have now been contacted by several people about attending the Donkey Creek rally in March 2026 where Neil Stanley will be celebrating his 80th birthday.

Obviously this is an ordinary 5 night rally so bookings cannot be taken until 5th January 2026.

However to give me an idea of potential numbers I will now start an “interested” list. This will be helpful so that I can inform the site owners of our possible numbers as early as possible. They have provisionally allocated us additional pitches for a limited time before they open them up to their regular customers.

Please remember THIS DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE ON THE RALLY. Only members who book from the official opening date of 5th January will be accepted and not before.

If the rally looks like it is likely to fill all their pitches then I may set an opening time on the 5th January to make it fair to everyone.

So please check here and/or Facebook later in the year.

Please email rallies@thebrailsfords.com if you would like to be put on the interested list. Please put the subject title as Donkey Creek Interested.

Thank you, Val Brailsford

The New Year Rally at Drax is now full. A waiting list has been created for any members that are still wanting to celebrate New Year with their Swift Friends. If you would like to be put on the waiting list then please contact Dianne Roberts by email at dianner85@gmail.com as the marshal details in the Rally Book have changed.

Dianne & Gareth Roberts, Marshals

The marshalling team of the Maidenhead New Year rally have had to make the very difficult decision to cancel the rally.
Unfortunately, the number of ralliers wanting to attend was not a viable number and some ralliers had already cancelled due to increased costs.
The school had put up their prices significantly this year which placed the marshals with no alternative but to increase the costs to ralliers and ultimately resulting in the cancellation.

The Marshalling Team.

Coming Soon: Burns Night Rally ‘with a difference’ the first one of 2026! From 22nd to 26th January at Silverhill Woodland Retreats, Teversal, Nottinghamshire. Booking will open on 11th November – see Autumn Going Places (and the 2026 Rally Book) for full details. This was a popular rally last year, so early booking advised.

David & Yvonne Lovett, Marshals

Come and join us to blow away those Winter Blues at this new venue for Swift Owners Club where a warm welcome awaits you at Hurley Riverside Park alongside the River Thames from Sunday the 8^th to Saturday 14^th MARCH 2026 a 6-night Holiday Rally.

Hurley Riverside Park is a Family Run site which is peaceful for a relaxing stay with many things to do in and around such as visiting Henley, Windsor, even London and Oxford. Country walks in the local area, nature and riverside walks including the village of Hurley with its small shops.  Hire a canoe or paddleboard on the river if the weather permits it, hopefully it will. We have use of their room on a couple of evenings, Terry has kindly asked us to help him celebrate his official retirement on one and we shall have a get together on the other and hold flag as well.  

There are 10-amp electric hook ups on firm short grass. Site facilities include Reception and Shop, excellent toilet and showers, accessible bathroom, Launderette, Waste and Recycling, Facilities for dogs, WiFi , a Nature Trail and Hurley Riverfront. Pitch costs yet to be confirmed but should be between £23 and £25 per night including EHU.

Nearby there’s the interesting Marlow Trenches at Pullingshill Wood home to the most complete set of trenches where soldiers were trained for WW1 and where you can let your dogs run off the lead along the many walks. There is more information on their website www.hurleyriversidepark.co.uk

You could use this rally as a forerunner to Searles Leisure Park in Norfolk.

Booking Forms are available now from Maureen Wells at maureenpwells@gmail.com

Bernard and Maureen Wells , and Terry and Sandie Marney.

Have you now suddenly realised you are free next weekend to go on a rally? GREAT!! There is room for you on the ACCEO rally.
The rally area has now been located away from the long grass and is now on short level grass and close to the toilets & showers block.
If you can only come for the 2 night weekend then that is fine or you can stay nights either side if you wish. (Wednesday, Thursday and/or Sunday).
There is live entertainment on Friday & Saturday evening and the hall is available every evening.
The lovely Tudor town of Shrewsbury is within walking distance so no need to move your car or motorhome.
Please contact Val Rowe if you want to go and you can now pay on arrival at this late stage.
valrowe@btinternet.com or phone 01747 841163 / 07748 963698

Webmaster

I have sent an email to the ralliers that have shown interest in the Maidenhead NEW YEAR rally, if you haven’t received one and want to book on PLEASE email me asap. Thanks.

Paula, beany_123@hotmail.co.uk

 

Rally No. 32A Burghley Fair @ Tallington Lakes is full.
Please send an email to lawsonsarah@sky.com if you wish to go on the waiting list
Sarah and Malcolm

 

The 2026 draft rally programme has been updated on the website, remember you can currently book any holiday rallies for the UK or on the Continent as these rallies can be booked up to 18 month in advance, please contact the relevant Marshal for further details.
Bookings open for all other rallies on Monday 5th January 2026, full details will be in your Rally Venues Book which will be posted out in December

Rally Secretary

I am aware that there are several people who are regrettably unable to attend Steve Horn’s funeral in person to pay their last respects to him. So, below you will find the login details from OBITAS. 

You can join the live service on Friday at 2pm or the On Demand service which will be available from approximately day three after the funeral and for 21 days. 

OBITAS LINK: https://watch.obitus.com/login/ptmnpt
Username: nivi7764 Password: 296813 (It is advisable to test the system shortly before 2pm)

If you would like to leave a message or make a donation to Steve’s chosen charity, please visit his Much Loved portal: https://stephenhorn.muchloved.com

Val Brailsford