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2008 Rally Reports |
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Askam
Bryan
June
We arrived at this idyllic venue in very good
summer conditions and in time to get set up ready for the wine and cheese
which the rally marshals had arranged for us. This turned out to be a very
pleasant event, which ran on quite late as we enjoyed the late day light on
the longest day. Unfortunately we also learned of the death of Gordon
Marsh’s new budgie [a Father’s day present], which had accidentally drowned
in the caravan that afternoon. It was really nice being situated in this
gladded site as it made a nice change from being in the straight lines we
associate with many rallies.
The venue is only about a mile and half from
the Askam Bar Park and Ride into York and therefore plenty of people made
the most of this to travel into York on Saturday, whilst others [including
us] nipped around the corner to the Outlet Centre. We arrived back at the
site in time for the strawberry tea, which was held in the ‘barn’ owing to
the wet weather, which had arrived during Saturday. Then it was back in the
barn for the evening of games and dancing, where £70 was raised for the
Yorkshire Air Ambulance from the raffle and two games of “Deal or No Deal”.
Sunday morning arrived with very strong winds
and some hasty action dismantling canopies and awnings that were getting a
bit of a battering in the gale before we assembled for the ‘flag’ in the
barn to thank the ‘team’ who had put in a considerable amount for our
enjoyment.
Thanks to George and Babs, Ian and Steph and
all their helpers for a very good weekend.
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Asenby
June
This rally really
deserves greater support being in a very nice location next to the River
Swale whilst giving our centre the opportunity to rally in North Yorkshire
country. Although there would have to be a re-think in terms of placing the
caravans in a wagon train formation [a circle]. As it turned out there
where enough caravans to make the week -end enjoyable and with visitors from
Yorkshire Dales, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and even South West
Scotland Centre it could be argued that this was a cosmopolitan do
No quoits or lawn darts
as people seem to have lost interest in these activities, although we did
'get together' on Friday evening to learn that Martin was on his way to the
rally following a disastrous break down with the Terrano gear box [ouch!].
On Saturday the marshals organised a local walk which took in a garden
centre and the inevitable 'pub stop' for refreshments. Although Lesley and
I missed the walk as we went to Hartlepool to visit Brian Mottram who was
recuperating from his very nasty leg injury. Brian asked us to thank all
those who had telephoned and sent their best wishes for a speedy recovery
In the evening the two
marshal's awnings became the 'social venue' with quizzes and 'butties' to
help pass the time in good company and prior to that the fine weather gave
many ralliers the opportunity to get the BBQs out and enjoy a pleasant
evening in the Sun
As is normal on Sunday
we awoke in readiness for the flag and thanked our marshals who had run the
rally under difficult circumstances having no tow car. Paul had graciously
volunteered to do two round trips to get both his own caravan and Karen and
Martin's back to South Yorkshire
Thanks to the
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Hockham
Hall Norfolk
National 2008
16 vans attend the
national; we were welcomed by Hazel and David
Friday night tea and
coffee round the block marshal van and we welcomed two new ralliers
Saturday off the
ralliers went for the long walk to the arena; we had teams in the quiz and
the darts five side foot ball and lawn darts The rest of the rally the
ralliers did their own thing
Monday at the flag MR A
Miller form the caravan club presented a cheque for£ 125 to the chairman for
the centre being third in the hand book competition for 2008 Tea and coffee
was also served to the ralliers
Thank you Hazel and
David |
Lost and
confused

The 'all star' Pennine quiz team, tells us
again Mick which solar system do we live in |
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Virley
House Touring Park
Croft – Skegness
25thMay -3rd June
We received a warm
welcome on arrival by Les and Juanita, with an invite to go and have a cuppa
when we had set up. Sat morning we all got together at the flag. A full
programme of activities were planned for the week. Starting with Les’s
birthday party on Sat night. We were treated to a lovely buffet.
Sun - In the evening
got together for a Quiz and bingo.
Mon- Outing to the
Banger Car and Caravan Destruction Derby at Skegness Stadium in the
afternoon. Social cancelled in the evening because of the weather.
Tues- In the evening we
were treated to cheese and wine. We had a couple of Quizzes.
Weds- A meal out was
arranged at Poppies Restaurant. Which was well attended and everyone
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Thurs- Games in the
rain. Most of us braved the weather and had a game of square boules.
Fri- Communal B.Q plus
Buffet. Chicken throwing followed which was a laugh. This was followed by a
quiz.
Sat- Closing flag
7-00pm, presentation’s. We then all had a Lawn Darts Competion.
Sun- Rally closed at
12-00 midday. Some out-fits stayed on the C.L for another week. |
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If there are any
Anglers reading this I must tell you there is a good fishing lake on site as
well. We have been on this rally for the last 3yrs. It is a lovely venue
and very well maintained. I am sorry it wasn’t well supported by more
outfits.
Again from those who
did attend a big thank you to Les, Joyce, Stewart & Jaunita Allen. Who did
a great job?
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Pickering
May
Arrived in glorious
sunshine at this excellent new venue perfect for a short stroll in the town
or to the station to catch the steam train to Goathland, Grosmont or Whitby,
which we did on Saturday, having lunch at the Station Hotel in Grosmont is
not to be missed. Good food at a good price. Unfortunately the rain came
down on Sunday, but still a very enjoyable weekend
Thanks to Ian, Pam and
Clare, Elaine and Geoff for the work put into the weekend and finding an
excellent new venue
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Ripon
March 2008
A welcome return to
this venue not for Dave Ferdi when i got onto the rally the weather was not
too good rain was coming down in buckets full, never mind, the weather
picked a bit later on, tea and biscuits round the marshals van on Friday
night
Saturday off to a
meeting both the Dave's went , most people off the rally went into Ripon
The quiots and Lawn Darts was cancelled owing to the weather being so bad
Saturday night people
did their own thing and just chilled out Sunday morning flag at 11 am tea/
coffee was served
Thanks to Hazel Elaine
Geoff and David for a wet and windy weekend
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Kellington Manor
May
Arrived Friday in
brilliant sunshine. We had a meal in the pub then joined the marshals
outside their van for flag and sat chatting till gone dark.
Sat Geoff & I went to
Northern Centres Meeting. Came back to rally and sat outside sunbathing. In
the evening a very cosy get together in the pub with a good laugh & plenty
of Quizzes. The conservatory was not available for us this time, Sue the
landlady once again provided a very moorish meat pie & mushy peas with
plenty of seconds.
Sunday dawned sunny
once again. Flag as usual then into the pub for Sunday Lunch. A nice
relaxing weekend (well it would have been for us except for Northern Centres
meeting) in brilliant weather and very good company.
Many thanks to
Jeanette, Karen, Derek & Martin
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Southport
Mayday Bank Holiday
Friday we arrived fresh
from an overnight just 3/4 hour away from the rally on a really handy 5 van
with electricity and restaurant which was really very nice, any way I
digress. The marshals were all sat out in the sun ready with cards to sign,
money’s to be collected, marquees’ up and caravans were expertly placed up
to the marquees’ which added extra space inside.
We set up in sun and
showers, played the first round of bingo and then went out shopping, got
back and most of the ralliers had arrived and was looking like a rally. The
evening was an informal affair catching up with old friends and making new
ones.
Saturday and we got up
to some really very nice weather, some had got up really early to play golf
and others went at a much more sociable hour, and those who’s partners
played went into Southport to do some shopping coffee and cake very
civilised, got back and the boy’s had played as well as they could only lost
a ball or two but enjoyed themselves which is what it is all about. Matthew
Jaques had also arrived and he celebrated with his family his 21st Birthday,
we had to then get ready for the fancy dress themed “the great British
holiday on the beach” so of course the Wilkinson’s and Jaques’s went as a
“wind break” and filed into the marquee sitting and dancing the best part of
the night all six of us together. Sandy and Gav did an excellent job of
entertaining the troops with a photo with Dobbin the Donkey ( Daz ) and “I’m
a caravanner get me out of hear” gallantly volunteered by Wendy Biggs for
the ladies, young Alex Goddard for the Teens and for the men Lee Walshaw
(who we should also thank for bringing back the trailer for the marshals)
The bag pipes were played from the Welsh Centre this brought about a sing
along session.
Sunday and the
Marshals were busy with the children’s Arts and Crafts face painting, ,
Lawn Darts Donkey Derby and thanks to Matthew Clay for the Children’s Disco.
The rest of the day was do what you please and some of us went out for lunch
and walked back in the rain, thunder and lightening. The evening was taken
up with a professional singer Elica all the way from Ossett Wakefield, she
was a great sport and performed really well in her borrowed wellies and the
heckling from the audience, with “Shake a can” and “Beer can butty” from
Graham Beanland. The bag pipes did appear again and I was told it was late
although I could not have confirmed as I was enjoying myself. It was a late
finish for myself and Chris and a few others as they were all waiting for us
to recognise the pay back the Beanlands and Lunds had played on us but
unfortunately for them they had to wait until very late. (very good so the
Wikinson’s and Jaques’s are now thinking of a rebuff watch this space)
Monday and the closing
flag was efficiently executed with the exception of Sandy forgetting to
thanks the most important person his wife Kay, so I did compensate this when
I made my thanks, I know Sandy thanked a lot of people for the help and
support through out the bank holiday which was appreciated, we also had a
new rallier in her own right, some of you may remember Jill Biggs with her
partner Dave and their daughter …….
An excellent job well
done and thanks for using your holiday to entertain and give the rest of us
a holiday.
Sandy & Kay Sanderson
Gavin & Sam, Rebecca and Gemma Shorters
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BISHOPTHORPE (YORK)
MAY DAY RALLY
With beautiful
sunshine, Pauline and I arrived at the site mid-morning Friday to be greeted
by two of our Marshal’s, Albert and Steve who soon got us sited on the newly
mowed grass. The landowner had well prepared the site for us, with bins
provided for our empties and notices directing us to places of interest and
then those useful address’s one sometimes needs in case of need or
emergency. Most of the ralliers arrived during the day and 8pm we got
together for the Opening Flag at which I gave a Rally Plaque to Yorkshire
Pennine Member Evald & Janet Brants (Batley) attending their first rally.
Saturday there was a large car boot on the racecourse which a number of
people went to, others saw the start of a three day Fiesta and Carnival in
York which was a celebration of its Art, with Live Bands, Traditional
Dancers, Mask Making, Face Painting, together with the popular Street
Entertainers. Other ralliers had brought their cycles and made use of the
many cycle routes in and around York, whilst a number of older members took
to public transport with their new Concession Passes. The sunshine stayed
in our favour all of the weekend right up to our Brick Throwing Competition
organised by Steve, this was followed by Tea and Cakes provided by Katrina,
then we were cooled down for about an hour with a short shower of rain,
Overall a nice pleasant relaxing weekend and much appreciated. Thanks go
to our Marshal’s Albert, Ian Pam, Steve, Katrina and Louisa.
PS Louisa out on a
cycle trip with other teenagers took advantage of going on a swing, which
did not like her! she landed on the floor and finished up with some minor
injuries ! Hope they have healed!
Winners of the Brick
Throwing Competition
Boys - Jake Dyson Ladies - Katrina Long Gents -
Steve Long
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Hensall
April 2008
Friday rally open mid
day Friday night at 8 pm tea and coffee round marshals van
Saturday shopping in
Goole or Selby for some of the rallies but not for David and My self off we
went to region meeting at the Nidd hotel Ripley Nr Ripon of the region
Saturday night after the handicrafts was judged in the afternoon thanks to
all the judges for their time to come a long and judged all the entries The
prizes was given out ant the social in the room on the field and with a
little back ground music thanks to Geff and a quiz by Elaine the ralliers
and a good night, thanks also for the supper to Hazel and Elaine The over
all winner of the D Firth cup for the handicrafts was Jean Webster
At the flag on Sunday
Alric got presented with a feather duster so he could tickle up the
ornaments as jean was due to go into hospital the next day
Thanks to Hazel Elaine
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ALKBOROUGH
EASTER 2008
We arrived Friday
morning in what was reasonably fine weather, we were greeted by George who
warned us that the gateway was very muddy as he had greeted most of the vans
arriving on Thursday in torrential rain.
Late Friday morning was
the opening flag in the barn. Soup & Bread was served and Les welcomed
everyone, introduced us to Mr & Mrs Ogg the farmer and his wife and it was
good to meet the other ralliers. Friday afternoon some of the lads went to
play golf leaving their ‘better halves’ to go shopping. Some of us went for
a walk, in the very windy weather, along with heavy rain showers, then sleet
and we even had a glimpse of sunshine. We rested in a pub in the next
village before we walked back to the farm via the club in the village where
we were staying. The landlord & locals made everyone very welcome and over
the weekend the landlord may have broken his record for the number of pints
of Guinness sold in a weekend – ‘it was flowing nicely’.
Friday evening there was a social in the barn where a pie & pea supper was
served. An enjoyable evening with lots of dancing and games for the children
and older children.
Saturday – The marshals took the decision to Red Flag the field, as most
cars had already been left in the farmyard. This was a day to do as you
pleased, many of us went shopping.
Another evening in the barn, supper provided and entertainment from the Sumo
Wrestlers alias Les & Ian. Unfortunately we missed this – we fell asleep,
but heard it was a very good evening with plenty of laughs.
Sunday – We woke to a strange noise on the van which kept occurring, after a
while we worked out that it must be snow sliding off the van, after lifting
the blind we were shocked to see 4” of snow had fallen. Pup tents looked
more like igloos and when the children got out there were snowball fights
and snowmen appearing everywhere.
The egg rolling competition took place in the farmyard, some decided to use
a snowball instead of an egg. Many took part and it was very entertaining
for the spectators.
Sunday evening was a social in the village club with a faith supper. There
were quizzes and a game of deal or no deal was played, raising money for
charity. Another enjoyable evening thanks to the hard work of the marshals.
Monday morning we had beautiful sunshine and we gathered in the farmyard
with our table & chairs for a cooked breakfast. This was followed by the
closing flag. Gifts were presented and prizes given out. There was a short
interval whilst ralliers moved their tables and chairs to allow a motorhome
to drive off the CL.
Winners
Egg Rolling – Kids: Josh Hepworth, Teens: Casey Hepworth, Adults: Trevor
Lund
Bonnet - Kids: Josh Hepworth, Teens: Casey Hepworth, Adults: Fred ?
Comp - Michael & Linda Bortoft
Deal or No Deal – Mick Linskey
The total money raised
from Sunday evening and the raffle was £66 and the marshals have requested
that this should go to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Special thanks were given to Vera who had kindly knitted chickens which
covered a cream egg and were given to the children on the rally and one was
given to Sue, after all she is Vera’s big girl.
As the ralliers left George pressure washed the wheels of the cars and
caravans in order to keep the mud from being trailed through the village.
Thanks again to all our marshals for a lovely weekend.
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Hutton Le Hole
Easter
If you were looking for
60mph winds, rain, sleet, snow, mud and yes sunshine for the Easter weekend.
Hutton Le Hole was the place to be. This really was a rally to test the
resolve of the marshals and those who had arrived to enjoy the North York's
Moors. Indeed a couple of outfits left on Saturday and one or two on
Sunday. Perhaps their resolve had been tested just a little too much by the
blizzards on Friday and Saturday.
Despite the atrocious
weather most people got on with the business of enjoying the holiday
weekend. Some ventured out to see the Farndale “Daffs”, whilst others went
to Whitby, took in a walk or two, rode the NY Moors Railway [and had lunch],
visited Hemsley, Pickering and other places around and about this superb
rally venue. A good many rallies also took advantage of the hostelry's around
the area to eat and drink.
The official walk was
cancelled on Friday due to the blizzard conditions that prevailed through
Friday afternoon and into the night. However the socials and the tea dance
went ahead, with Albert teaching us the steps to a number of dances,
interspersed with bingo and games for the children, if there had been any to
take part. The Easter bonnet parade was judged on Saturday evening. With
South Yorkshire members taking the adult prizes.
On Monday at the social
we had the Dragon Game, followed by some more line dancing, and sequence
similar to those on the Saturday Night. Katrina provided some homemade
cakes, and we finished off with a raffle dance quickly thought up, which
went a treat.
Our marshals worked
tirelessly coping with the very wet and muddy conditions, towing outfits and
solo cars on and off the field at regular intervals. [Although Steve did
much of the towing and “mud work”]. A visiting Durham rallier with 35 yrs of
rallying is quoted as saying “this is the worst conditions he had
experienced on a rally field”. With the cars parked close to the field
entrance the red [or should it be yellow?] flag did not stop people getting
off the site. The vast majority of ralliers used common sense and avoided
chopping the field up more than was absolutely necessary. Thank you
everyone.
Well done Albert,
Steve, Katrina and Louisa for all your efforts in appalling conditions. In
true British style they kept on smiling and ensured we all had a good
weekend. Unfortunately Pam had to cover at work through staff taking their
holidays in the Far East and although she and Ian did visit on Saturday
evening, accompanied by Clare, they missed the rest of the “fun”.
NB. In 2007 this rally
took place almost one month later than this year and perhaps we should not
be surprised by the cold spell we had this Easter.
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Pool
The rally opened at10
am Friday, a bit of a blustery day that got worse as the day progressed, by
the time the vans were sighted, and the marshals awnings up with Grahams
plastic covers everything in place we were ready for the nights revelry.
Pool
beware.
We joined the marshals
for a few drinks and a chat on Friday evening, some no names mentioned had
more than a few, but those there seemed to enjoy themselves.
Saturday saw the
marshals and quite a few ralliers heading off for a hike I will not say
walk, as it was eight and a half miles and no apologies offered by Trevor or
mister Gram.
Saturday night saw us
at the marshals for flag and a quiz or two and some more liquid refreshment,
some of those ,who had enjoyed themselves to much Friday just
could not stand the pace.
This was a good rally
in a nice venue and many thanks to our marshals .
Graham Jacqui Trevor
and Sue, and the bullocks with 14 foot horns according to Sue.
Well done on your first
rally for Pennine I hope it will be first of many.
Vera and Harry
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VALENTINE
RALLY TODMORDEN
FebruaryThe
second running of this rally proved to be a great success, with a full
attendance, consisting of two new couples and some “more seasoned” Pennine
ralliers. Stephen [alias Chris] and Dave were in typical humorous form when
we arrived and of course this continued throughout the weekend.
The clubhouse was open
to us on Friday, which gave us the chance to meet the new ralliers and catch
up on the news from some of our long-standing members.
Jane the bar steward allowed some of us
[them!] to stay quite late, whilst one group took the opportunity of free
delivery and ordered a take-away from Todmorden.
During Saturday the
ralliers enjoyed a varied programme, with The Lunns and Beanlands taking in
their traditional walk, whilst others visited the local café for breakfast,
walked to the market and generally enjoyed this interesting area and very
sunny weather.
An early start in the
evening for the three-course meal, which the rally marshals, had prepared,
was followed by the ‘live’ entertainment by “Crazy Diamond” from Castleford.
A very enjoyable evening all-round with an excellent chicken chasseur, a few
jokes and plenty of music led to a full dance floor. How great it was to
see three of our teenage members helping to serve the meal. Well done Nick,
Amy and Gemma S!!
A great deal of care and
effort was invested in running this rally; for which we thank the Jaques
team ably supported by Julie, Paul and Amy.
An excellent way to
celebrate Valentine!!
David Neve
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We arrived at Todmorden
Cricket Club Friday lunchtime to be greeted by the team; we were soon sited
and settled in. It is a lovely venue and the people in the club are very
friendly.
It was a lovely weekend
weather wise, we went for a walk round the market and the town on Saturday
afternoon, and then it was time to join the rest of the ralliers in the club
function room, for a three course meal followed by coffee and after eight
mints, cooked and served by the team well up to the Jaques standard it was
superb. We were then treated to a duo whom they had booked to entertain us
they were very good entertainment. I would like to thank every one who
helped make it a very enjoyable weekend. The Jaques just get better.
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Hartshead CC
Feb 2008This
rally once again was well supported Friday social / and supper in club house music by David and
bingo by the two Daves
Saturday ralliers I
suppose went shopping or just a lazy day I go for the lazy day Saturday night usual
social in club house music once again by David f and we danced to the old
music of yesteryear and the usual party games Supper was a a fish butty plus
banana cake and a good time was had by all Sunday flag at 11am at
the flag Al and Jean Webster received a thank you certificate from Hazel and
David
Thanks to the marshals
Hazel Vera Harry and David for a good rally
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| December 2007 New Year Rally Old Syndale Village Hall,
nr Normanton
Fri - We arrived on the field and unhitched and were helped by the Ian &
George to push the van into position. Then Ken appeared with his bucket and
brush to wash the front of our van. He had done this for every van on the
field ‘and didn’t they look smart’ In the evening it was in to the hall to
be fed, Pie & pea supper followed by crumble.This was followed by a full
evenings entertainment with games for children and big children, songs from
Steph, a performance by the ABBA girls (Tina, Steph & Wendy) with David
E.Brown doing his usual stuff, including presenting the ‘Nevesy’ to Graham,
Jaqui, Trevor & Sue which meant they had to invent and perform something for
the last night. And, in-between all this, dancing. What a great start to the
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Sat - In the hall for a
very nice breakfast. The day was free to do as you pleased.
The evening was Pirate
Night, everyone looked the part and after the meal the evenings
entertainment began, led by Gav & Sandy. Dancing and games for all, guest
appearances from Rolf Harris (Mick Boyles) doing Jake the Peg. Peter Kay &
Matt Lucas (Gav & Sandy) in their costumes and wheel chairs singing 500
miles – very funny, they really did look like them (see the pics on the
gallery). We also had a bottle roll raising £7.90 for charity.
500 Miles with Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin |
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Sun - It was BBQ time
with the marshals but first things first the whisky was opened and beer
poured before a match was struck. After an hour or so and several whiskies
and beers they were ready to start cooking, that left time for some more
refreshments (they know how to plan). Mick brought along the modern
technology a GAS BBQ after some debate he was allowed to join the circle.
Anyway the food was cooked to perfection as always.
In the evening we were
entertained by a professional singer Harry Clark with an appearance by the
Pennine Singers accompanied by David, singing a song about their holiday in
Flamborough with the usual Edward-Brown humour. Then it was back dancing to
Harry as he sang numerous hits from the 50’s and 60’s and yes all the
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New Years Eve.
The day was free to do
as you wished while the Marshals and a few helpers prepared what was an
excellent buffet to start the evening celebrations. Gladys had prepared a
beautiful table decoration for every table which she later raffled off
raising £26.00 for the charity. We took the opportunity to present thank you
gifts to the Marshals and their helpers, Gav, Sandy and David.
Once the buffet was
cleared it was time to party and didn’t we, more games, dancing and sketches
including a visit from Andy Pandy & Lubyloo (but sadly she’d been on the
Gin), Then it was the turn of the ‘Nevesy’ crowd to perform and what a great
job they did. After the chimes we had another rendition of 500 miles by us
along with Janice, Karen, Jeanette, Martin & Derek, this time with rally
related lyrics by David. Then we danced into the early hours.
This was an excellent
rally with lots of hard work and preparation to entertain us all.
Thanks again to Steph,
Babs, Tina, Jean, Les, Kenn, George and Ian.
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December 2007
Hartshead CC 2007
A welcome return to
Hartshead for the Christmas meal rally Friday night dancing with Alric
plus all of us enjoyed a sausage buttie for supper
Saturday The centre
handbooks was distributed to members thanks to Dave Ferdi and Dave Neve
Saturday shopping for
some of us and others to children’s treat at cap house colliery. Saturday
night a four course meal was served by the marshals very enjoyable and a
pleasure to sit down with friends, and we must not forget the visit of Santa
this was all followed by a very good social thanks to Alric and Dave Ferdi
in the course of the evening we had a special artist appear Peters and Lee
bobbed in to see us and gave us a couple of their old favourites
Flag was held on Sunday
morning a bit of a sad occasion it was al and jeans last rally as marshals
one or two of the members gave their best wishers to both of them
Thank you Hazel, Jean,
and Al, and Dave, for a Christmas time rally, and from the officers and
committee and merry Christmas and a happy new year
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November 2007
Kirkburton Children in Need Rally
What a shame that
Kirkburton CC Children in need rally was so low in numbers.
On Friday evening we
went in the clubhouse for a natter and a nogin or two.
Saturday was a free day
so took my Grand-daughter to the craft fair at the Mining Museum where I
paid in advance for the Pennine children’s Christmas Treat, ( 20 children &
15 adults will be going down the mine on 15th December to see Santa & then
have lunch).
In the evening a small
social with quizzes, film shows, photographic competition and auction in aid
of children in need, and a supper of jacket spuds with beans or cheese. A
pleasant evening was had by all. Approx £150 was raised for children in
need which included the site fee which the Cricket Club donated back for
children in need.
Thanks to David Leslie
Karen &Martin For a good weekend.
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October 2007
Colne Rally Midweek
19 Vans attended this lovely venue at
Colne Cricket Club arriving on Tuesday afternoon and evening 8pm saw us all
in the pavilion for tea, coffee and biscuits followed by bingo and a quiz.
Wednesday we woke up to glorious sunny
weather which continued for the rest of the week. Free and easy week with
plenty mill ships to browse round.
The Club house was open in the evening
for those who wanted a drink and a natter, all too soon this superb rally
came to a close, looking forward to the next year
Thanks to our rally marshalls David,
Hazel, Alric and Jean “What a Team”
Report Malcolm Clay
COLNE CC Weekend
40 plus vans attended Colne this year we
had visitors from South West Scotland including the Chairman and nearly half
of the committee
Friday night we had a get together in the
tea room. Saturday was shopping day for some of us or just a general
lazy day
Saturday night nearly all the rally went
to see the ruby final of the world cup in the club, and after that we were
all well entertained by various artist and volunteers whom gave us a song or
two and I think a good time was had by all
Sunday flag at 11am thanks must go to
Elaine and Hazel and Geoff and Dave F for a good weekend rally
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Blackpool Illuminations 2007
Another warm welcome from Albert and
Steve when we arrived at the rally in bright sunshine, shame we left the
chairs at home. Tea and coffee at night and time to welcome the new ralliers
Mark, Donna and Anna Tomlinson from Retford. Then it was time to nip down
the lights or go to a sequence dance at Lytham.
The days were left free, because there is
so much to do in and around Blackpool and at night you can walk down the
lights or even drive if you like traffic jams if you wait till Monday it
only takes an hour to go down the lights and back again.
Flag was held on Sunday because some
members had to go home, and when the lucky van was drawn there seemed to be
a lot of members missing, name after name, and then Steve twigged, Albert
was only reading from the Bishopthorpe rally list instead of Blackpool. Then
it was time to thank both our Marshall's, people only see what they do on
the rally but all the preparation and paperwork is done long before the
rally even reaches the site. But a very big thanks to Albert and Steve for
another good rally at Blackpool and without people like this we would not
have holiday rallies near the sea winter or summer, Thank you.
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October 2007
Halloween Penistone
When we arrived we were met by Lesley
assisted by Harry and Vera ( Dave having work commitments along with Paul
and Julie ) So thanks to them for helping out with the siteing. After
dropping down the legs, nice having level hard standing. We had just
about time to get ourselves sorted out when it was time to meet at the
Marshals van for hot soup. There we met up with old friends and found some
new ones for a chat. Saturday morning arrived and a few of the
energetic went of playing football. I declined having just arrived back
from a 8 mile hike by myself !!!! (Sue, Trevor and the Beanlands please take
note) Anyway Mavis wanted to go shopping and who am I to refuse my wife.
Saturday Teatime and all the kids were out Trick or Treating. Never knew
there where that many witches and devils in the Pennine. Had to go out for
extra treats.
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But seeing the effort
put in by all the kids large and small it was worth it. Give yourselves
a big clap kids you all deserve it. At night went into the hall for
the social where the order of the night was entertainment with a capital
E with Dj Dave in charge. During the evening there was the Grand Parade
of Halloween Costumes and thanks to all who took part and gave the
judges a difficult time. After the social some of the crowd stayed
behind to help clear away a special thanks to you. Sunday morning at
flag the winners of the best costume were announced. Charlotte won the
junior, The Gravedigger won best male( surely there was bias on behalf
of the judges as for in my opinion The Pallbearers were the best hands
down) I'm afraid I did not hear who won best ladies as I was in shock
and tears at the male result. Thanks were said by me on behalf of the
ralliers and presented the plastic on behalf of the centre. Thanks again
to all who attended and hope to see you all again next year. Colin |
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September 2007
The Royal Oak Hirst
Courtney
A Warm Welcome from the
saintly figure of Albert standing out in the rain and waiting to show us
onto our peg but after a bit the rain stopped and out came the sin and it
stayed most of the weekend but rain kept threatening but it was only a short
shower and most of us went into the pub for the night for a drink and a natter and watch the rugby on the big telly.
On Saturday and the
quoits and lawn dart competition started and its thanks to Jim
Statham and Pam Ridler and all their scorers and umpires and after hard
fought matches the winners were:
Ladies Lawn darts,
Winner Hazel Ferdinand and runner up Barbara Clarke.
Gents Lawn darts,
Winners Ronnie Friend and runner up Geoff Burton.
And best visitor Barbara
Clarke and Gents Les Clarke
Ladies Quoits, Winner
Pam Ridler and runner Jackie Beanland
Gents Quoits, Winner Ian
Riddler and runner up Geoff Burton
And best visitor Barbara
Clarke and gents Les Clarke.
At night a meal in the
pub by the flag and two more fellowship plaques to present one to Christine
and Jim Statham and the other to Ian and Pam Ridler, this was followed by a
social thanks to Ian for the music and Albert for the dancing and I suppose
we better thank Jim for his underpants and silly games (had problems with
this on because of false teeth) work that one out.
Sunday and before long
it was time to go home but not before we thanked out marshals for the
weekend Ian, Pam, Claire and Albert, thank you all
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Wintersett September 2007
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September 2007
Wintersett Rally
First on the field were
the muck pickers in the shape of Stephanie, Jean and Les who picket up all
the horse- and packed it all in bags so you could get it from Steph or pick
your own.
Friday night and drink
and nibbles in the marquee and then on the Saturday morning it was big
breakfast time, thanks to all the chefs and this was followed by a bike ride
with Ian, 12 miles and some were saddle sore when they got back and one had
a broken peddle, an excuse not to finish the course.
At night a social in
the marquee with a quiz and if you got the answer right you got a sweet from
Stephanie and then a game of charades of pub names, the Goddard’s go in pubs
with funny names.
Sunday and flag time
and also time to thank all the people who made this rally happen, but first
time to welcome new ralliers Mark and Amanda Goddard and family who was
attending his first rally in his own right as a member, and another new
rallier in Oliver James Clay attending his first rally at three weeks old.
Harry and Vera Pearson
obtained their fellowship and friendship plaques together.
Thanks first to the
muck pickers who made sure the field was clean.
The breakfast chefs who
fed us all so well.
Ian for the bike ride.
All the people who
erected and dismantled the marquee and made sure it was all dry before
putting it away.
Ron and Wendy for being
the assistants and always helping in the back ground, and all the other
helpers who h fun and helped in anyway and of course the main ones Ian and
Stephanie for the social the games and everything else that goes with
running a rally thank you all.
PS Harry Pearson would
like to finish his charade.
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Mystery Rally venue at Shepley September 2007
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September
Mystery Rally
We were sent our
directions three days before the rally began still not knowing where we
would land. The venue was in a lovely flat field, on a site belonging to the
opposition in Shepley. Geoff had made sixteen new road signs, a days job,
for the Jaques to put up to make sure no one would get lost looking for the
rally field.
The competitions
started as soon as we got through the gate. Aiming the jockey wheel onto a
cross, guessing how wide the poles needed to be apart to get your wing
mirrors through, and winding your fourth leg down onto a balloon as not to
burst it, after you had blown it up first. Then you had to make a cup of tea
and do a slice of toast and run to the marshals van with them in the
quickest time. And it didn’t stop there, there were two treasure hunts to
complete a communal BBQ at tea time and quizzes Sat round the marshals van,
all on Saturday. Geoff & I were invited to dinner with Hazel and David to
celebrate Hazels 60th birthday.
The points from the
quizzes hunts games etc were added together to give a final total the
winners being the Wilkinson’s
A lot to thought and
hard work had been put into this rally but there again what else would you
expect from the Jaques.
Well done thank you for
a brilliant surprise rally, Val, Suzanne, Dave and Chris.
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I would like to thank
the Rally Marshals at the Mystery Rally who went out of their way to help me
celebrate my big Birthday, Sue and Val booked a table for us at the Farmers
Boy and we had a fantastic meal and then at the end of the night I had not
one but two birthday cakes one form Jean and one the was delivered that
afternoon by two young ladies so thank you Sue, Val, Chris and Dave for the
wonderful surprise and it really was the icing on the cake, also for all the
cards.
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September 2007
Norland
This is a wonderful
rally for the young ones with scarecrows popping up every where around
Norland village, and back to the old times of rallying with a little bit of
it in the field
Friday night the
ralliers had a get to gather in the marquee and a good time was had by all
Saturday morning the
young ones made scarecrow ginger bread men tanks to Cheryl and her helpers
I don’t know if the
foot ball match was played of not as advertised in the hand out
Saturday afternoon in
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Rush Bearers Sowerby Bridge
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It takes a team of
sixty men to pull the cart from pub to pub and the all carry a tankard round
there waist for a drink at every pub it seems to be a good day out for
everybody
Saturday night a social
was held in the marquee with games for the younger end with George
and Stephanie also bingo very well called by Malcolm Clay
Also dancing
The flag was held at
the Saturday night social follow by hot dogs etc for supper the hot dogs
went down very well
Sunday do as you please
day and many thanks to the ralliers who took down the marquee on Sunday,
And to them who put it
up twice on the Friday so us the ralliers could enjoy the week end
Thanks to Steven &
Cheryl and their assistants for a very good rally
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Northern Centres 2007
Yes there were only a few of us be we made
our mark!
A welcome brew when we
arrived from David and Lesley and we were on our pegs present and correct
before any other centre. Geoff and Elaine came from committee lines to help
and welcome us.
Bingo Friday night was
called by Sandy (Sanderson) “how did he get away with calling 66 two fat
Pennine Ladies” with two prominent Pennine ladies sat in front of him?
All I can say is your luck was in that night Sandy, some of us then went to
the pub tend of course to meet and greet old friends, but some of us had to
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As per chair ladies
chat plenty of us took part in the games and some took part supporting other
centres, Nick Jaques played with N Lanc’s over 17’s football and won 1st he
also pulled for S York’s TOW, Lesley Neve also won with S Lanc’s ladies
Quoits team and young Biggs pulled TOW with S, York’s, Callum Leech won 1st
in the Sack Race well done Pennine.
Saturday evening we
were invited to several socials but the Biggs, Jaques, Sanderson and
Shorters decided to visit all the centres and see what we were missing,
scoring as we went on fancy dress theme, friendliness, and introduction to
other members, lets just say some did better than others.
Some of us took our
selves of to find the famous Adrian's wall walking out of the site up the
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August 2007
Cawthorne
This is the first time
I have been to this lovely venue which is close to Cannon Hall and farm.
Friday was a lovely day
and it was lovely to see so many faces I know again because I haven't been
out much this year. Friday evening we were in a 3 sided building that has
electric and cooking facilities as well as tables and chairs.
Saturday was a free and
easy day followed by a social in the barn with a fish supper followed by
cream cake . We also had a lot of fun playing quizzes where the normal
cheating went on.
Also on the rally was a
member from Hampshire who has attended a rally from nearly every centre,
after leaving us, he had 4 more to do. He has collected a pennant from every
centre which are all hanging up in his awning, it was quite a display. At
flag on Sunday morning, he was presented with a Yorkshire Pennine pennant
and a visitor plaque to add to his collection.
It was a lovely
relaxing weekend, full of laughter and fun.
Thank you Steph, Jean,
Ian and Les.
Margaret.
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