It doesn't seem possible that a year has
passed since the last visit to Clopton. As
predicted, the rally field was filling up
nicely by the time we arrived just after
lunch. The marshals were lining up the vans
very precisely so that spacing was kept in
accordance with the rules and the maximum
number of units could be accommodated.
This was another beautiful warm weekend with
Friday evening tea and coffee in the hall
followed by a good old natter with friends.
The draw was made for the target bowls so we
all stood a fair chance of being put up
against the "master of target bowls" Mick
Prentice.
This year we were again woken on Saturday
morning by Joe with his little electric lawn
mower. The bowls area was marked out in good
time for a 10.30 start and the hot sunshine
meant that we could all gather round and be
amused by the cheers and boos (all meant as
fun) when scores mounted and near misses
were had. Sue and Sheila served some cold
beers to the watching crowd. It was a real
treat to see a female bowler win for the
third year in a row. This time it was the
turn of Audrey Frettingham who claimed she
was new to target bowls but brilliantly won
the knockout competition and accumulated the
best score of the day.
The evening entertainment was provided by
Bryan Gordon after a splendid feast of
cheese and wine. Although we know all the
work was done in the kitchen by the ladies,
the male marshals with encouragement from
Nick dressed in their "pinnies and hats" and
served the three or four different wines to
us via the serving hatch. We were all
singing along and dancing to familiar old
tunes and chuckling to Bryan's humour during
the evening.
Thanks to the marshals for a lovely weekend,
to Bryan for a great evening of
entertainment and to Mick for some of the
funniest heckling during the bowls
competition. See you again next year.
Pictures
courtesy of Trevor Smith
Rally News
Alternative to the
National Rally The Anglia Region
Committee have released details of two alternative Jubilee
rallies for you to enjoy. Click the links for details...
Fleet, Spalding Rally
and
Lyndon Top, Rutland Water Rally
The National Rally
Cancelled More information to be
found on The Caravan Club
web site. The 2013 National Rally will be held at Belvoir
Castle, Grantham, Lincolnshire... more>>
Spaces Available
At the forthcoming rallies:
Wenhaston 18 - 20 May
Stonham 24 - 27 May
Campsea 21 - 24 June
Brightlingsea 15 - 17 June
Haughley 28 June-01 July
Henham
Steam Online Booking
Camping and event tickets are now available online and you can
save time and money by booking in advance...
more>>
Lowestoft Air Show
Why not include a visit to the show while you enjoy the rally at
Fritton Lake
or
Campsea Ashe on 22 - 24 June. A
few spaces are still available.
Hooks &
Hotdogs Rally Cancelled
It is with regret that the Rattlesden Rally on 06-08 July has
been cancelled.
Ladies
Day Rally
This rally has a change of dates. The rally will now be held on
13 - 17 July 2012... more>>
Target
Bowls moves to Blaxhall
As the Clopton Rally was cancelled, the Target Bowls Challenge
has been moved to the Free & Easy Rally 17 - 19 August... more>>
2012
Christmas Celebration Rally
This rally has a change of dates. The rally will now be held on 14 - 16 Dec 2012... more>>
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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.
Walking
Pace
We remind members every year but it is so easy to forget in the
excitement of the moment as you arrive on the rally field.
Please keep your speed to WALKING PACE at all times,
thank you.
