Yorkshire Pennine Centre
Rally Reports
Drax st Patrick's
March 2026
We arrived at Drax on Thursday and greeted by Keith and Liz. Because of the previous bad weather we were on the car park, a good alternative to being on the waterlogged field.
Our brains were tested with quizzes and a few games of Bingo. Keith had a new apprentice, Raymond.
The supper as usual was lovely thanks to Dave and his staff.
Home on Sunday after a great weekend, thanks to the rally marshals, Keith, Liz, Gary and Liz who stepped up as assistants for Peter and Annis.
Nigel and Trish
Flamborough Rally
May 2026
A big thank you to Liz and Gary Pagdin and Trish and Nigel Bagott for standing in and running the Flamborough rally at short notice after Liz Fannan was hospitalised.
A good time was had by all who attended, all our needs were catered for, we had bacon sandwiches and sausage sandwiches provided on 2 mornings, good weather and a good location.
Jean Oldroyd and Don Tomlinson
Hollingworth Lake Rally Report
May 2026
We were at Hollingworth Lake Caravan Park for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, and what turned out to be a late spring heatwave!
The rally field was a bit 'agricultural' but the fine weather, surroundings and activities more than made up for that.
There were 22 outfits on the rally, with more families than usual including our grandchildren, which was nice to see. One couple said they had come all the way from West Wales, I was told there was other visiting centres too which was good.
We went for walks around the lake, and checked out the 'seaside' vibe on the far side, not unlike Matlock Bath. There were lots of places to eat and drink too.
There were socials each evening in the Coleman shelters, with quizzes and light suppers. Other goings on there were scones on Saturday afternoon, sausage sandwiches on Sunday morning and 'kids time' in the early evenings.
But the main feature was really the weather - getting up in the 30s and giving everyone an opportunity to start their tans.
Thanks to everyone involved especially the Marshalls Mark, Veronica, David and Lesley for putting on a weekend to remember.
received from Alison Booth
York - Cricket & Rugby Club Rally
May 2026
We were once again at this fantastic setting on the north to the north of York. Although on the outer edge of the city, the rally field feels like it could be in the countryside, especially with the presence of the fox, deer and many rabbits.
The rally offered a choice of 2,3 or 4 nights on a well-kept rugby field, separated from the goings on at the Sports Club by the flood defences. All told there were 19 outfits present, including the Marshals. The Coleman shelters were put up and provided a venue for get togethers on the Friday and Saturday nights. The Sports Club bar was also open for drinks and hot food.
The venue is ideal for walking into York, with regular buses also available. We went into the centre and enjoyed afternoon tea at Betty's as a special treat and a visit to the National Railway Museum. We were especially lucky to see ‘Tornado’ call in and pick up ‘The Flying Scotsman’ on their way to the Great Central Railway, with both engines in steam.
On other days we took advantage of out of town shopping at Monk’s Cross and one of us braved the 5K park run at York racecourse (can you guess which?). Others took advantage of the many hostilities York offers, visits to the spectacular Minster, walk around the city walls and the treasurer's house.
The marshals made everyone welcome, put on bacon sandwiches and brews, a light supper, a quiz and a raffle.
Extra special thanks go to Paul, Julie, Peter and Annis.
Veronica and Mark Drury
Marsh Farm Shepley
June 2026
We arrived at Marsh Farm on Thursday, the weather wasn't too great but it didn't take us long to settle in, and legs down.
On Friday we went to the Cricket Club for a BBQ. The club were raising funds for new training facilities for the junior players.
On Saturday some ralliers were going to go on a walk, but the photo that was shared, showed them on a bus, can't blame them it was drizzling and breezy. Ha ha.
For the closing flag on Sunday, we took shelter in a barn with a raffle to raise funds for the centre's charity.
Home again and ready for the next rally at Knaresborough.
Nigel and Trish
Knareborough Bed race
June 2026
So arrived at RUFC on Thursday lunch, weather quite implemental, but marshals were cheerful and pitched everyone quickly and safely.
Friday a better day, free to enjoy Knaresborough and the surrounding area. Opening flag Friday night with refreshments, and thanks were given, and a social natter with friends. RUFC bar was open Friday eve, if anyone wanted a drink, Saturday a bit windy but not a bad day for the festival, Knaresborough didn't disappoint. Parade was fantastic and the race very competitive with 90 races. Sunday slow pack up and mosey off home. Big thank you to all the Marshals as without them we couldn't enjoy our pastime.
Thanks again to everyone involved.
Martin Robertshaw
Ripon Rally
June 2026
This was a fantastic meet. The owners could not have been more involved and helpful. The Rally Marshal’s x 2 were beyond our wildest dreams …... stop quizzes, corned beef hash ……. sausage sandwiches etc.
We are new to this Pennine group, however we have rallied and organised many rallies in the past for the old South West group, so we know how much goes into organising running a rally.
Ten out of ten xxxx
Margaret Harpin
Skipton Rally
July 2026
I enjoyed a nice and relaxed rally at Riverside Caravan Site Cononley near Skipton.
The marshals Veronica and mark, & David & Lesley, we're very welcoming as I was a visitor from East Yorkshire Centre. They helped me with travel information and a few other bits and pieces of knowledge. We had a social with a pie and pea supper, which was excellent. And a music quiz, before the World Cup football match which was on the TV. The weather was so hot the social was held outside.
There were visitors from other centres too, to this rally, such a lovely site and surroundings, once you've navigated the humpback bridge.
Thank you very much
Karen McBryde
Cawthorne Big Breakfast Rally Report
July 2026
We joined our Gran-Gran and Grumps for the weekend at Cawthorne. By the time we arrived they had already sorted out the caravan, we didn’t even have to fetch the water. The field wasn’t green as it had been in the past, but yellow and crunchy, but as we hadn’t had any rain for weeks, I think it was thirsty. Gran-Gran says as soon as we get some rain and its cooler, it will come back again.
We called in to see the Marshals to let them know we had arrived and were looking forward to the breakfast on Saturday morning, before taking Albert for a walk in Cannon Hall Park. We followed the Guardians of Bird Island trail; there were some very interesting sculptures to look at. We even had time for a game of Pooh Sticks before ice creams called. Lots of other caravans and motorhomes had arrived whilst we had been out and the field was busy when we got back. Friday evening, we joined Auntie Jane and Uncle Dave and the other grown-ups in the building where we had supper and helped our team win the quiz, yummy chocolate buttons.
Saturday morning was Big Breakfast, wow, it was big, cereals and fruit juice, sausages, bacon, beans, tomatoes and eggs, all followed by toast and marmalade. Even Grumps struggled with the extra toast. Today we were looking after our Auntie Helens dogs, Billy and Frankie, so we took them and Albert for a walk, very slowly as our tummy’s were very full after all the breakfast. Once again, in the evening, we joined everyone in the building and our quiz team managed to win, even though we mixed up Spanish with Portuguese.
Sunday morning was closing flag, with a raffle, I managed to win some prizes; a writing set and a candle and then we got more chocolate buttons from the Marshals. I don’t think the Marshals will let us and Gran-Gran come again as we won the Dingbat envelope quiz and then I chose our Caravan as the lucky van. Gran-Gran said I had to write the rally report for picking out our van.
Thank you to Angela, Andrew, Nigel and Trish for a lovely weekend; the food was delicious and although there weren’t any other children on the rally, we had lots of fun and enjoyed all the chocolate.
Hopefully we will see you at another rally
Irisa and Kiera Matthews, Gran-Gran and Grumps (aka Tina and John Langley)
Bedale Rally Report
September 2026
What a great Rally, it's got everything, a beautiful market town with lots to offer. Excellent shopping, market day, car boot days and a steam railway. The Rally although small was well run by the marshals with good old fashioned outdoor socials which were attended by all ralliers. I can't think what's not to like about this Rally.
Ian & Pat