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The Origin of the Suffolk Centre

From the mid fifties to 1965 Caravan Rallies were organised by the Eastern Counties Centre, comprising of the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire and Peterborough.

During 1967 many Suffolk members decided that Suffolk should become a Centre in its own right.  A request was made to the Caravan Club Headquarters and a meeting was called at Haughley Village Hall, chaired by the then Vice Chairman of the Caravan Club - Eric Barrett.  After much discussion a vote was taken and 95% of Suffolk members opted for their own Centre.

A committee was formed as follows: 

Chairman   -   Ken Bartholomew
Vice Chairman   -   Ted Squire
Treasurer   -   Fred Palmer
Secretary   -   Iris Bull
 
 

Committee members were Ken Blake, John Bolton, Cecil Cleaver, Derek Adams, Dave Dickson, Phil Long and John Bull.

John Bull took over the duties of Rally Secretary and prepared the first Rally Programme
    

To start the Centre each committee member loaned the Centre £5.00 to cover expenses.
    

Equipment was obtained as follows:
    
Rally signs made by Ted Squires
Flagpole made and presented by John Bull
White First Aid box made by Phil Long
'Dog on Lead' sign made by Phil Long
The Pennant was screen printed and purchased from a member at Clacton
This was later replaced by a new Pennant made and presented by Iris Bull
The china 'Suffolk Punch' horse was presented by Ted Squire and mounted and boxed by Phil Long
The Suffolk Punch small Pennants were designed by Fred Palmer from the Lawn Mower logo.
The Suffolk Punch tablecloth was made and presented by Iris Bull
The 'Pennants' tablecloth was made and presented by Ivan Howlett
 

Article written by:

John Bull
Founder Centre Member

 

 

 
 
Rally News

Please make sure you have renewed your Suffolk Centre membership to receive your 2008 handbook... Call membership services on 01342 318813 and advise that you wish to join or rejoin the Suffolk Centre. Membership must be renewed annually...
The 2008 and 2009 rally programme is online.
Places are being booked fast so check whether a rally has spaces or a waiting list before you send a rally slip... more>>

Halloween Rally
The rally marshals kindly request that vans arrive after 12 noon rather than 10am as there is so much to prepare. Thank you.

Children's Xmas Party
Don't forget to send your rally slip for the Children's Christmas Party at Hallowtree... more>>

Bromeswell New Year Rally Cancelled
Due to low numbers, it is with regret that this rally has been cancelled.

2009 Rally Programme
A list of rallies for 2009 can be found online. You may now send your rally slips for 2009 rallies... more>>

2009 National Rally
The Caravan Club are delighted to announce that the 82nd National Rally will take place in the grounds of  Prestwold Hall, Loughborough, on the 22 - 26 May 2009... more>>

Run out of Rally Slips ?
New rally slips now available on line...  more>>
 

Other News 

New 2009 Committee
Your 2009 Committee is in place... more>>

2009 Handbook Cover Competition
The deadline for the rally handbook cover competition has been extended. Please send your pictures to Nigel Berry by 14th October 2008... more>>

New Newsletter Online
The new Autumn version of Suffolk Lines is now available to download... more>>

Gentle Reminders
Please remember to adhere to the 5mph walking pace rule on the rally field. Also please keep your dog on a lead, do not wash toilets under the drinking water tap and keep noise to a minimum after 2300hrs. Thank you.

A thank you message

We would like to thank all those who helped us at Thorpeness both at and after the fire. Particular thanks to Andrew, Darren, Gary and Sam, Jerry and Heather. Our most grateful thanks also to the Fire Service, Paramedic and Ambulance crews, the  staff of the Resuscitation Unit and Kirton Ward at Heath Road Hospital, Ipswich. We have received so many cards, phone calls and kind messages from everyone. Once again, many thanks from Colin and Jan."
 

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