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11th Outdoor Leisure Show
Location: Bath
and West Showground, Shepton Mallet
ARRIVE: Thursday 10th January 2008
DEPART: Monday 14th January 2008
Full Members
Only
We have a hard standing
area reserved for 30 full POA members at this, the first Trade Show of the
year. All pitches have 6-amp electric hook-up and are close to the indoor
and outdoor show areas. All on-site food facilities are open and the Show
organisers provide evening entertainment.
Water and toilets are available but due to the
unpredictability of the weather in January, full on-site services cannot be
guaranteed and all units must be self-sufficient. You will probably need
levelling blocks.
This show is very popular and bookings are
taken on a strictly first come, first served basis. Closing date for
bookings is 10th December 2007. (After this date there is a 25%
surcharge on the hook-up)
FEES:
£35.50 per unit for the weekend including hook-up
Closing Date
for Bookings 10th December 2007
Bookings: Allan Milham
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Devizes Informal Meet
ARRIVE: Monday
14th January 2008
DEPART: Friday
18th January 2008
All Welcome
A very informal Meet to
follow on from the Shepton Show.
Site has direct access to the Kennet
and Avon Canal.
Excellent for walking and cycling. Good pub at site
entrance.
Bookings: Please book direct with
the site and mention that you are with the POA
For further information contact Allan and Sheila Milham
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Bashley, Holborne Rally
Location: New Forest
ARRIVE: Thursday
13th March 2008
DEPART:
Tuesday 18th March 2008
Associate Members Welcome
- Full Facility Site
- Heated indoor swimming pool
- Licensed Bar and Club Room
- Shop and Restaurant
- 9 Hole golf Course
- Coach Trip to Lymington (Saturday)
with its market, quay and beautiful shops.
Please
indicate on Booking Form that you would like to go to Lymington. The cost of
the trip is to be confirmed and will be collected on site.
FEES:
Rally Rate of £13.20 per night inclusive of hardstanding and electricity
Bookings: With SAE TO: Rally
Organisers Jan and Peter Thomas (contact details in
Diary of Events )
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Southport Rally
Location: Princes Park, Southport, Lancashire
ARRIVE: Wednesday 9th April 2008
DEPART:
Sunday 13th April 2008
Associate Members Welcome
This rally is on part of the Local Authority amenity
area between the Promenade and Marine
Drive.
It
is a few minutes walk from Morrisons and all the Lord Street and town centre shops.
There is a bowling alley (a morning session with coffee can be
arranged at a small cost which could be fun)
and cinema complex very
adjacent.
A 9 hole golf course is also adjacent and should be open. A links
course is less than a mile away .
There are miles of level cycle
paths .
We are exploring the possibility of an evening meal at a local
sailing club.
- Limited Facilities. Own facilities essential
FEES:
£6.50 per unit per night
Bookings: by 1st March with SAE to Derek and Norma Stephens (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Southport Rally
This
was my first visit to Southport and I have to say that I found it to be
a charming unspoilt town with a wide range of shops, historic arcades
and well kept gardens. Derek and Norma had found a camping area
alongside the lake close to the main shopping area.
Members
were able to meet up on a number of occasions including a session at
the bowling alley, a meal and disco at the local sailing club and an
invitation to help Derek and Norma in celebrating their Golden Wedding
Anniversary.
Thank you Derek and Norma for introducing us to this interesting area and for a well organised rally.
The Independent must have been following our lead as their edition on
Sunday April 27th had a two page spread extolling the
virtues of Southport and reporting on all the recent investment in the
town.
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Ravenglass Rally Fully Booked
Location: Ravenglass Camping and Caravanning Club, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18
1SR
ARRIVE: Sunday 13th April 2008
DEPART:
Sunday 20th April 2008
Associate Members Welcome
The Club Site at Ravenglass was once part of the Muncaster Estate.
Set in six
acres of mature woodland, it lies on the outskirts of the pretty fishing village
which shares its name, in the Lake District National Park.
The area is a walker’s paradise on Cumbria’s western coast.
The seafront
is 500 yards from the camp site – with opportunities for fishing.
The village
of Ravenglass has a craft shop, pubs and a lovely natural harbour.
The
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway – La’al Ratty – is a narrow gauge railway running
up to 16 trains a day.
If there is sufficient interest a full day coach tour may be organised
FEES: £13.25 per unit per night (including electric)
A reduced £8.00 rate will apply to single members holding a valid Camping and Caravanning Club card.
Bookings: by 16th March with A4 or DL SAE to Rally Organiser - Rita Blundell. (contact details in
Diary of Events )
When booking please state both the length of your van and your car if you intend to bring it.
This will assist ourselves and the site manager in selecting a suitable pitch.
Ravenglass Rally
I will admit that I had some reservations at the idea of a rally in April in
the Lake District but we need not have worried as we were blessed
with some excellent weather throughout the week. Rita and David had
arranged a packed programme which included two outings by coach and a
trip to Sellafield by Train. A number of members took advantage of the
fine weather to travel on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway to Dalegarth and then took to the hills for a hike.
Social events included a meal and a quiz in the Village hall.
Congratulations to Rita and David on organising such an interesting and varied rally programme.
Interestingly
on my return I opened my copy of the Camping and Caravanning Magazine
only to find an article featuring Craig and the Ravenglass Campsite.
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The National
Motorhome and Tourer Show
Location: Peterborough
Showground
ARRIVE: Thursday
24th April 2008
DEPART:
Monday 28th April 2008
Full Members
Only
A regular date
in the calendar. Vans, accessories and events.
Something for everyone.
FEES: As per
booking form to be enclosed in Winter Newsletter
Bookings: Strictly on the form provided
and by April 1st to NMTS, The Maltings, West Street, Bourne,
Peterborough, Lincs P10 9PH
Tel: 01778 391121/391156
Only those that have booked in
advance will be able to camp in the POA Rally Area
Marshalls: Tony and Jane Birchall (contact
details in Diary of Events )
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P.O.A. Dinner Dance and
AGM Rally
Location: Stratford-On-Avon Racecourse
ARRIVE:
Friday 2ndMay 2008
DEPART: Tuesday 6th May 2008
Associate Members welcome at the Dinner/Dance/Coffee Morning
Programme:
Saturday evening - AGM social evening which this year will
take
the form of a 3 course dinner followed by dancing.
Sunday - meet at 10.00am for
morning coffee and biscuits followed by drawing the raffle.
At 11.00am the Annual General Meeting will take place (Full members
only)
Items for the AGM plus your nominations for officers and Committee
Members should be submitted to the Secretary 28 days prior
to the AGM.
After the AGM there will be an opportunity to hear more about
forth-coming rallies.
This Rally
is kindly sponsored by Hayes
FEES: For the
weekend to include:-
- Camping,
- Sherry Reception
- 3 Course Dinner/Dance/Wine Included
- Coffee
Morning
Friday/Saturday Nights
For two people
in unit £52.00
For
one person in unit £32.00
Friday/Saturday/Sunday Nights
For two people
in unit £57.00
For
one person in unit £39.00
Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday Nights
For two people
in unit £64.00
For
one person in unit £46.00
For electric hook-up add £2.00 per night
Extra
Dinner/Dance Tickets £18.00
Bookings: All bookings with SAE on the
AGM booking
form enclosed with your Diary of Events to Jenny and Arthur Vowden (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Bookings deadline 5th April 2008
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Hatton Country World Cancelled
Location 5 mins from M40 J15
signed off A46/4177 Solihull to Warwick Road
ARRIVE: THURSDAY 5TH JUNE
DEPART: MONDAY 9TH JUNE
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
WELCOME
This is a green field site adjacent to Hatton Country World
which offers:
- A
wealth of unusual gifts, metalwork, candle and soap factory outlet
- Two
floors of antiques
- Restaurant
and Bar
- Children’s
farm park and many more attractions
- Walks
by the Grand
Union Canal
- Coach
Excursion to Warwick
if numbers sufficient (details & cost to be confirmed)
FEES: £5. 75
PER UNIT PER NIGHT
BOOKINGS: SA.E.
to Rally Organisers Sheila and Vic Beesley,
Ireland Coast to Coast 3 Centre Rally Fully Booked
Location: Three centres Dublin, Lough Derg, and Doolin
Dates Monday 16th -20th June Camac Valley Campsite, Dublin
Friday 20th - 24th June Lakeside Holiday Park, Lough Derg
Tuesday 24th - 28th Doolin Camping and Caravan Park
Camac Valley Campsite Dublin
Four Star Award Winning Site with excellent
facilities which include showers, toilets, laundry rooms, chemical toilet
disposal, internet café. Information
room. 24 hour security. Each fully powered pitch is on hardstanding with water
and outlet for grey water.
Bus stop
outside Camp to Dublin.
Carmac Valley
adjoins the 300 acre Corkagh
Park which contains
fishing lakes, and is ideal for dog walking. 15 min walk to nearest shops.
Lakeside Holiday
Park Lough Derg
A unique natural Park situated on Ireland’s finest
lake. Showers, Toilet Blocks, hook-ups, hardstands.
Variety of Watersports.
Boats and Bikes for hire. Fishing. Scenic walks, Golf ,Music, Pubs, Cafes & Restaurants
nearby.
Major attractions within 50min Bunratty Castle, The Burren and John’s
Castle.
Doolin Camping & Caravan Park
Situated
on the verge of the Atlantic, between the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, this
park is only 100m from Doolin Pier, ferry port for boats to the Aran islands.
Just a short walk from three of Ireland’s
most famous pubs, with traditional music nightly.
Several restaurants cafes and
shops within easy distance of the campsite.
FEES:
£252 per Unit for 12 nights as per the Diary of events including a B-B-Q and a full day excursion by coach.
There may be an extra fee for towed cars payable
directly to each site.
Bookings: With a Large SAE to John and Trudy Pearce (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Closing date for bookings 8th January 2008
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Exmouth Rally
Location: Exmouth Rugby Club, Exmouth, Devon
ARRIVE: Sunday 13th July 2008
DEPART:
Sunday 20th July 2008
Associate Members Welcome
The
Rally field will be on the Rugby Club Ground situated within 5 mins. walk to
the centre of Exmouth.
There
are toilets/showers/ water and emptying points.
We
have the use of the Club Bar which will be open in the evenings.
Exmouth
has wonderful sandy beaches. Boat Trips up the Exe Estuary and along the coast.
Town Centre, buses and trains level walk from the site. Many attractions close
by.
FEES: £6.50 per unit per night
Bookings: SAE to rally Organiser Ken & Jean Braddon (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Closing date 28th June
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TARKA Rally
Location: Barnstaple Rugby
Football Club Ground, Barnstaple, N. Devon
ARRIVE: Sunday 20th July 2008
DEPART:
Sunday 27th July 2008
Associate Members Welcome
- Five minutes level walk into
the Town where there are buses to Ilfracombe, Bideford and Westward Ho!
- Showers, Toilets, Water and
Emptying Point
- Clubhouse for our use in the
evening
- Dogs welcome on a lead
- Coach Tour to Exmoor,
Lynton/Lynmouth (Full Day)
Approx cost
£6.00 per head please indicate on Booking form if you would like to go. We will
collect the money at Rally.
FEES:
£7.50 per unit per night
Bookings: by 5th July with SAE to Rally Organisers Jenny and Arthur Vowden (contact details in
Diary of Events )
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Pontefract Rally
Location: East Hardwick, West Yorkshire
ARRIVE: Sunday 10th August 2008
DEPART: Thursday 14th August 2008
Associate Members Welcome
Once again Tom and June Pycock have very kindly invited us
to rally
at their home in East Hardwick a small village near Pontefract West Yorkshire.
There are level pitches, water
and emptying points.
There is a bus service to
Pontefract and nearby is a large Discount Shopping Centre with parking
suitable for Motorhomes.
On Tuesday Evening there will
be a Buffet Supper.
FEES: £5.00 per unit per night to include Buffet
Bookings: SAE to Rally Marshals John and Sheila Squire (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Closing date 1st August
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Chester Racecourse Rally
Location: Chester Racecourse
ARRIVE: Thursday 14th August 2008
DEPART: Monday 18th August 2008
Here is another chance to
enjoy the lively atmosphere of the historic city of Chester.
We are on the Roodee – home
of the Chester Racecourse – from where you can walk the walls into the city or
take an open-top bus ride.
There is no electric hook-up
or WC but there is a chemical waste point so you need to be self-sufficient.
From river-trips to ghost
walks to museums to shopping there is something for everyone in this city
dating back to Roman times.
It really is the ideal city break!
FEES: £9.00 per unit per night
Bookings: with SAE by 31st July to Rally Organiser Kath Hill (contact details in
Diary of Events )
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Twinwood Glenn Miller Festival Rally
Location: At The
Historic RAF Twinwood Airfield & Arena,
Clapham, Nr Bedford
ARRIVE:
Friday 22nd August 2008
DEPART:
Tuesday 26th August 2008
Associate members and guests welcome
A must for all swing, jazz
and jive music and dance fans
- Non stop live music and well
known bands.
- Music from the 40’s and 50’s
and beyond.
- Plus, WWII Air
Displays, Hangar Dances, Fashion Shows, Comedy Shows,
- trade stalls,
great food and bars, museums, living history, classic vehicles and a lot
lot, more!
www.twinwoodevents.com
FEES:
Pitch for 4 nights
£27.00 (this is the more expensive area which is a private area close to the
arena for Clubs and where we can all be together)
Adult 3 day pass
£45.00
There are reductions
should you wish to attend for less days. All details on the Booking Form
Bookings:
Bookings are to be
made on the official booking form and sent directly to the Festival Organisers.
PLEASE INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WITH THE PILOTE GROUP.
Bookings must be
made by 31st May to qualify for
the discount price
Booking forms available (SAE Please) from Phil Garnham (contact details in
Diary of Events )
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The Motorcaravan Show
Location: Bath & West Showground,
Shepton Mallet
ARRIVE: Thursday 11th September 2008
DEPART:
Monday 15th September 2008
Full Members Only
A very popular
Trade Show - a must for your 'end of season' bargins!
50 pitches are allocated for the POA and bookings are on a first come
first served basis.
FEES: £22.00 per unit for the weekend
Bookings: SAE by 28th August to Allan & Sheila Milham (contact details in
Diary of Events )
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Southwold Rally
Location: Southwold Harbour Camping & Caravan Park, Ferry Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18
6ND
ARRIVE: Monday 15th September 2008
DEPART: Friday 19th September 2008
Associate Members Welcome
The Harbour Caravan and Camping Site is situated at the entrance to Southwold Harbour
and adjacent to the Southwold
Denes Beach.
Southwold is in an area of natural outstanding beauty and
the historic town centre is within easy walking distance.
Southwold is also the
home of the famous Adnans Brewery.
Situated in North Suffolk, Southwold is ideally located to
explore nearby towns such as Lowestoft,
Walberswick, Aldeburgh, Snape and Beccles.
Southwold boasts two award winning
beaches skirted with the famous “Southwold Beach Huts”
- Market Days - Monday and
Thursday
The site
has Toilets and Showers – no electric
FEES: £13.00
per night
Bookings: with SAE to Barry &
Jane Roper
(contact details in
Diary of Events )
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Henham Steam Fair Rally
Location: Henham Park, Near Southwold, Suffolk
ARRIVE: Friday 19th September 2008
DEPART: Monday 22nd September 2008
All Welcome
Traction Engines, Steam
Rollers & Wagons, Fairground Organs,Veteran, Vintage & Classic Cars,
Commercial Vehicles & Motor Cycles, Tractors, Military Vehicles and
Stationary Engines. Heavy Horses
See Working Demonstrations!
Steam Saw Bench &
Threshing. Displays of many types of Arts & Crafts, Boats on the Pond & Model Aircraft
and
Engineering Models in the marquee.
Miniature Train Rides, Avenues of Trade Stands offering a very wide range of
goods.
The Fairground and Bandstand provide other types of entertainment and
there are always a variety of Refreshment Stalls to sustain you during your
day.
FEES: Three nights camping to include entrance to the show £27.50 per unit
Bookings: SAE to Phil and Pauline Garnham (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Closing date 1st September
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Brighton Rally
Location: Caravan Club Sheepcote Valley Campsite
ARRIVE: Sunday 26th October 2008
DEPART: Friday 31st October 2008
Associate Members welcome
FEES: £15.00 per unit for 2 adults per night
£10.00 per unit for 1 adult
C.C. Non-Member supplement of £7.50 per night is payable if applicable
Bookings: SAE to rally organiser Jenny and Arthur Vowden (contact details in
Diary of Events )
Closing date 11th October
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Setthorns,
New Forest
ARRIVE: Sunday 3rd November 2007
DEPART:
Wednesday 6th November 2007
All welcome
A
very informal 'get together' popular with the hardy and those
who
enjoy walking and also for those who just want to meet up and chat.
This is
a woodland site with electric hook-ups, water and emptying
points but no facilities.
FEES: Setthorns
is now jointly managed by the Forestry Commission and the Camping and
Caravaning Club and there is now in place a different pricing
structure. To be sociable we suggest that members book the Select
Pitches which includes electric hook-up and will enable us hopefully to
be pitched together.
Bookings: Advance booking is strongly
advised at this popular site
Book
online at www.forestholidays.co.uk
or Call 0845 130 822
Further information available from Jenny Vowden (contact details in
Diary of Events)
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Thursford
Xmas Show Rally
Location: Applewood Caravan and Camping Park, adjacent to Banham Zoo, Banham, Norfolk
ARRIVE: Thursday 4th December 2008
DEPART: Monday 8th December 2008
Limited Tickets available so
priority given to Full Members
The Show at Thursford is advertised as "the Largest Christmas
Spectacular in England" and comes highly recommended.
"Not to be missed" and "Fantastic" are just some of the comments
received from members who have seen the show.
Phil and Pauline will have tickets (like goldust!) and will organise a
coach to take us from the site to the Show and shopping in Norwich.
If sufficient bookings are
received a Xmas Party with a bit of "Norfolk Squit" will be arranged.
FEES: Campsite £12.00 per night to include hook-up
Show Tickets £30.00 per Person
Bookings: SAE to Phil and Pauline Garnham (contact details in
Diary of Events)
Early booking is advised
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PLEASE READ THE GUIDANCE NOTES BELOW BEFORE MAKING BOOKINGS
Bookings should be made in writing including, where
appropriate, the rally fee and S.A.E.
Unless stated otherwise, cheques should be made payable to Pilote Owners Association. If you
book more than six months in advance please date your cheque accordingly. (NB:
if you have to make a cancellation, fees will only be refunded if this does not
incur a loss to the Association).
Associate Members
and Guests are welcome to attend all Rallies where invited as per the
Diary of Events. For Guests attending
Guest rallies, there is an additional rally charge as stated below
GUESTS £2.00 per adult per rally staying
in members unit
£1.00 per unit per night for guests with their own unit
Rallies covered by the Exemption Certificate are for Fully
Paid up Members only.
If you have special needs, questions regarding pets, wish to
erect PUP tents or have any other queries, please contact the appropriate Rally Organiser
Where numbers are limited, bookings are taken on a ‘first
come, first served’ basis or as per booking instructions.
Please book as early as possible particularly where there is a closing
date for bookings. Rally Organisers may
be able to take late bookings if
contacted direct.
The Pilote
Owners Association
shall not be liable for loss or damage to any property, however caused, nor
shall the Association be liable for any death or injury attending Rallies.
Rally Update March 2008
News to date is that rallies are still as per Diary of
Events with an added Rally now to be held at Hatton from the 5th – 9th
June. Full details will be in the next
Newsletter.
The AGM Dinner/Dance is booking steadily however as this is
the 21st Anniversary of the Association I must admit to
being a little disappointed that I have not received bookings from some of our
members, that have been in the club for many years, to come along to celebrate
this very special event. I was hoping
that with the very attractive package of 2/3/4 nights camping, a welcome party
on the Friday, and a sherry reception, dinner/dance with wine and a live band
on Saturday, would have also have attracted some of our members that we perhaps
only see at a Show or never at all. I am
not sure what else I can do to tempt out our “dormant membership”! Please give
me a ring or send an email if you have any ideas or thoughts, I am open to
suggestions – well most!
I have now
confirmed the coach tour on the Tarka Rally and this will be Barnstaple,
Dunsford for coffee, Exford, Minehead for lunch, Porlock, Countisbury,
Lynmouth/Lynton for tea and back to Barnstaple.
We know the route and the scenery is stunning (providing its not in mist Circa
Haytor 2005!!) We may also arrange a half day tour to Atlantic Village
(huge shopping outlet) and Westward Ho! if enough interest.
Rally Update January 2008
All rallies will run as scheduled.
We have been to Barnstaple to check out the
Rugby Club Site and it is excellent. Very good function Room, Bar and Catering
which we can have use of when we wish. The site is adjacent to the River
Taw and the Tarka Trail which is a level paved 5 min walk into Barnstaple. Lots of interesting shops and a very
good pannier market in Barnstaple. Buses
(don't forget your bus passes!) to all the local beaches and towns all very
easily accessible.
The AGM Rally is already very well booked if you do wish to have electric
hook'up then best to get your booking in soon! Phil and Pauline are also well
booked for Thursford Show should you be thinking of going.
With the 2008 Rally Season now in place my thoughts already are on 2009! So if
anyone has any ideas please get in touch.
ps had a good time at Shepton and Devizes despite the poor weather. Managed to
get in some walks with a stop at the pub for lunch at Devizes. 10 Vans at
Devizes
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