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Flatford Rally April 2006



Constable Country Rally

CLAPPER FARM, FLATFORD
 


An exciting start to the season !


It was an exciting start to the season as three of us had new vans. After an embarrassing start, not knowing quite how our van worked, we had a lovely weekend. So many more switches and buttons, all in different places.

We had wanted to put up the awning whilst there was a few helpful hands around. Some happy souls preferred to stand and watch as the fabric was pushed round the rail and the poles were sorted and separated.

It took just twenty minutes to complete the job by tapping in a few pegs and making those final adjustments. Time for a cup of tea.
 


The workers - Pictures courtesy of Sheila Holmes
 


After a lazy start to Saturday, we had a lovely walk across fields to Flatford, although the trees were not quite in bloom, the scenery was beautiful. We saw the first swallows of spring flying around us, which is always a good sign. We wandered past Willy Lott's Cottage and Flatford Mill, then passed a pleasant B&B along the lane. At the junction was a bridge on the left, where brave rowers were on the river amongst large numbers of mallards and a pair of swans.
 

On the right was a visitors' information centre with everything you need to know about the area. Some of our group decided that they had walked far enough and had tea, coffee and hot chocolate in the little cafe. I joined the rest of the group and we walked as far as Dedham, where Joe bought the important buy of the day...  his newspaper.

Cream teas were served by the Marshals at 4pm on Saturday and ralliers all gathered round to hear who had won the Grand National sweep. Four lucky winners were announced and the crowd all cheered.


The walkers - Picture courtesy of Sheila Holmes


Cluster of Quizzers - Picture courtesy of Sheila Holmes

Upon return to our caravan, it was a last chance to complete the competition. We all had our sheets and I am not sure if we were cheating by using a map or not !!??

At flagpole on Sunday, the winner was announced and sadly it wasn't us. We managed to get all but two of the answers correct but seven ralliers got the lot !

 

Saturday evening was spent in our vans playing games. We have all been practicing the art of Rummikub so we are bound to have a Rummikub challenge later in the season. The sky was very attractive and although rain threatened, none materialised. Were were not worried, the weekend had been bright and sunny, despite a chilly breeze that make a warm fleece essential.


 The night sky - Picture courtesy of Steve Garrard


We can't wait to get back out on the rally field again. It was a great weekend.

Thanks to the Rally Marshals, Dave & Tracy and Colin & Sue.

Sheila and Joe Holmes.

 

 
 
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