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
New Rally Handbook
The 2012 Rally Handbook is now being posted to Suffolk Centre
Members. If you have not received yours by mid January, please
check your SCCC registration with our Club Membership Services
online or phone The Caravan
Club head office on 01342 318813.
Hooks &
Hotdogs Rally Cancelled
It is with regret that the Rattlesden Rally on 06-08 July has
been cancelled. Ickworth
House Dinner & Tour 2012
Derek Pannell has organised a unique event for 2012...
more>>
2012
Christmas Celebration Rally
This rally has a change of dates. The rally will now be held at
Hallowtree on 14-16 Dec 2012... more>>
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Winter
Newsletter
The winter edition of Suffolk Lines is now available to
download...more>>
Please let Trevor have items for the next Suffolk Lines
Newsletter due to be ready for the Natter and Chatter.
Well
Behaved Pet Owners
Please remember owners must keep their dogs (and cats) on a lead
at all times on the rally field. Leads must not exceed 3m (ten
feet) in length. Dogs must be kept under control and exercised
off the rally field. Thank you.
