What a wonderful weekend of celebration in
the blazing May sunshine. The sunshine was
very welcome and it could not have been
better timed.
During Thursday and Friday the caravans and
motorhomes were arriving and the final
preparations were being made by the rally
marshals, committee and volunteers.
The weekend programme was filled with things
to do and still left time for walking
cycling and sunbathing. Quizmasters Dave,
Tracy and Derek greeted keen ralliers for
the Quiz Night on Thursday.
The children (and grown ups) were being
entertained by Andy the Clown, who had no
sooner arrived and he was playing his fun
music and performing all sorts of tricks. We
didn't find out who the mystery singer was,
joining in from one of the caravans !
On Friday evening the Tilly's Belly Dancers
were the main attraction and the marquee was
filled with cheering spectators. One or two
brave ralliers got up and tried the belly
dancing at the end too.
Competition entries were judged by Andy the
Clown after 3pm on Saturday afternoon. Then
tea and birthday cake was provided with a
glass of wine and a toast to the Centre. In
the evening, entertainment was provided by
Mister Buss and cabaret Steven Bayfield as
"The Suffolk Old Boy". What a great evening.
Sunday morning flagpole was relaxed and the
crowd cheered as our Chairman gave the
special plaques and prizes to the following
families:
Steven and Tina Eagle - 50 rallies
Janet and Alan Dobson - 350 rallies
Ian and Liz Button - 450 rallies
Winner of the Quiz
Night - Beryl's Beavers
Photography:
Class 1 - Colin & Maggie Clarke
Class 2 - Janet Dobson
Class 3 - Sheila Holmes
Class 4 - Tasha Garrard
Homemade Wine:
White - Heather Butcher
Red - Tony Temple
Flower Arranging:
Vase flowers any height - Wendy Johnson
9 inch high arrangement - Wendy Johnson
Single stemmed flower - Maggie Clarke
Junior competition - Bethany Mattocks
Baking:
Plain Scones - Beryl Garrod
Victoria Sandwich - Beryl Garrod
Junior, Rock Buns - James Passmore
The charity draw raised over £500 for Brian
Southgate's nominated Leukaemia charity.
We thank the following companies and
individuals for their sponsorship:
Suffolk Centre - Marquee
Bailey Caravans - Birthday Tea (CLICK
HERE
for Bailey Caravans web site)
John Banks Cars - Children's Entertainment (CLICK
HERE
for John Banks web site)
Sharman Caravans - Prizes for charity draw (CLICK
HERE
for Sharman caravans web site)
Fenn Wright - Programme printing (CLICK
HERE
for Fenn Wright web site)
Dave and Tracy Totman - Competition prizes
Derek & Sheena Pannell - Birthday cakes
Brian Southgate - Wine & refreshments
Special thanks to:
Andy the Clown for extending the children's
entertainment (CLICK
HERE
for Andy's web site)
Derek Pannell for the stage and dance floor
John Taylor for all electrics
Committee and all other volunteers for
general help and support, and for donating
prizes for the draw
Pictures
courtesy of Trevor Smith and Brian Garrod
Rally News
The 2008 and 2009 rally programme is online.
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Bromeswell
New Year Rally Cancelled
Due to low numbers, it is with regret that this rally has
been cancelled.
2009 Pre-National Rally
The Leicestershire Centre is running a pre-national rally for 1
night only aimed at "early birds"...
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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...
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Day Trip to Thursford
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coach with tickets to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular are
available on Sunday 7th December. Contact Mick & Eve Prentice or
email the
webmaster for details.
Congratulations
Ben and Eleanor
Ben Fitch and Eleanor Chipperfield were married
at St. Leonards Church, Lexden, Colchester on Saturday 18th
October 2008...
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2009 Handbook Cover Competition
The cover competition has been won by Rosanna
Waterson and her picture of the lake at Thorpeness...
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