Natter & Chatter

Ringshall Village Hall

February 2009
 

The rally was sadly cancelled this year due to the wet start to February. The marshals discussed the situation with the representative from the village hall and the decision was made to keep the Sunday meeting without a rally this year.

Numbers were down on previous years however there was still a buzz of excitement and lots of "natter and chatter" in the hall. Even though earlier than usual, the talk was about who was going where and what holidays were being planned.

Following a very upbeat and cheeky presentation from our new Chairman Derek Pannell, our Rally Sec Nigel gave us an update of rallies that already had waiting lists and a few other points of interest too.
 

The annual presentations for the Don Alcock award was made to Steve and Mel Garrard for attending the most Suffolk Centre Rallies in 2007/8 followed by the David Totman award for the Juniors who attended the most rallies, presented to Jack and Lee Norman. Other plaques were presented to the families and Juniors that had reported attending more than 18 rallies during the season and Juniors that returned their rally passports.
 

The prize draw raised over £70 for the Suffolk Centre Newsletter fund. Our new editors, Alan Green and Colin Goddard will be preparing another edition in the summer. The most recent edition given out at the Natter and Chatter can be found on our web site for download.
 

A few people brought a picnic in the hall and soon after, the hall started to quieten again and we all returned home. We were all looking forward to warmer, drier and longer days so we can get the caravans and awnings out again.
 

Pictures courtesy of Rosanna Waterson.
 

Steve and Mel Garrard with Chairman and Lady Derek and Sheena Pannell
 

Jack and Lee Norman with their David Totman Awards