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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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."
