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Askam
Bryan 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. DN |
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Asenby 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 Mannerings and the Wilkinsons for a a very pleasant weekend 'up country' |
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Hockham
Hall Norfolk 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 |
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Virley
House Touring Park 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 enjoyed themselves. |
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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? Les & Jeanette Hartley |
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Pickering 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 M Clay |
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Ripon
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 D Smith |
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Kellington Manor 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 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 |
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BISHOPTHORPE (YORK)
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
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Hensall 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 and Geff and David far a small but good weekend D Smith |
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ALKBOROUGH 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’. Winners 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. Paul & Julie
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Hutton Le Hole
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. David Neve |
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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 Pearson. |
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RALLY TODMORDEN February The 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 *************************************** 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. Harry and Vera Pearson |
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Feb 2008 This 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 Dave Smith |
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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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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. Paul & Julie |
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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 D E Smith |
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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. Elaine. |
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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 Report David Ferdinand. |
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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. Report David Ferdinand |
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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. Report Elaine |
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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. Hazel Ferdinand. |
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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 Sowerby Bridge was the annual rush bearing and Morris dancing and a song or two from the mummers. |
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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 D E SMITH |
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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 leave early (Darren B) as he was, shall we say “over tired |
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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 hill and on the famous walk |
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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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