The Pub Rally
The White Horse
Tattingstone

February 2006
 

And so the list of questions and concerns went on....  It's hardly surprising that Ron was apprehensive. However, our friends Karen & Tony were there to help with many years of experience as marshals. I am sure they helped with the details too.

When we arrived, we were greeted by Ron and Tony in the bitter cold wind. The East Anglian winter this year has been unusually dry. There has been the odd shower or two but not enough to cause a problem. The weekend continued dry but wow the wind was bitter.
 

The sunshine and bright blue sky was wonderful. The fifteen or so caravans were neatly positioned around the field behind the White Horse Public House. There was one brave awning and a windsock blowing about in the wind.

We have recently heard folks complaining that the prices of rallies has gradually increased. Well, we found this rally to be one of the best value weekends for a while. Where else can you get two nights in the beautiful Suffolk countryside in close reach of nice walks around the Alton Water, reservoir and meet and have fun with your friends for just £11.50. This included a £10 voucher for a meal in the Pub too !!  So the actual rally cost £1.50 for the entire weekend. And we still got a rally plaque too.

I really must mention the Pub. We had a pint of the local brew on Saturday lunchtime. The main reason was to book a table for the evening but it was too much of a temptation. Upon opening the first door, immediately we captured the atmosphere of this wonderfully unspoilt Suffolk Pub. The White Horse has been cared for and is clean and tidy but keeps the old world feel about it. The wood burner was roaring, the wooden tables and chairs were neatly arranged and the bar was just as you would have expected 25 years ago. The locals were chatting amongst the ralliers and it resembled classic village pub ambiance.