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Following the Government announcement on the 17th May we have had initial contact from the Club as to how these affect any rallies up to the next review date. There are a couple of alterations but as soon as the full details are received we will supply the information to members. We still have to follow the distancing requirement, the numbers able to congregate together etc. Rally marshals may erect a shelter on the rally but this is subject to social distancing when in use and two sides must be uncovered at all times it is being used. No flagpole, envelopes, plaques or socials. Arrangements will be put in place to provide plaques to those attending at a later date....

12-19 September 2021, Holland Rally. Just received a message to say that the Dutch holiday rally has been cancelled. This is something the marshals have done looking at the current circumstances on booking abroad, the uncertainty of the situation in Holland and possible costs of testing and to give everyone a chance to look elsewhere. Not the outcome for the rally hoped for, and the Centre thanks Sheena, Michael, Rosanna, Bob, Tina and Steve for their time and effort in trying to organise this holiday rally....

We have been advised by the Club that from 12 April rallies may commence again but:      As a siting only exercise – as a campsite, to comply with overnight stays and self-contained accommodation.   No limit to the number units attending only regulation is the gathering of members outside.   Rallies should be run in England for residents of England, no travel to the other devolved Nations until the Club is advised.    Rule of 6 or two households applies to outside gatherings, so ralliers may sit outside in groups meeting this rule. Gatherings in awnings or gazebos are not recommended. Do not compare rallies which are classed as self contained holidays with pubs/restaurants and other hospitality venues. Government has made it clear the rules are different.    Covid Risk Assessments are to be submitted to the Club 7 days before the rally.   No social activities to be organised as part of the rally and this includes refreshments, raffles and plaques and no...

It is with great sadness that we have been told that Bill Ferguson, one of our Past Chairman, long standing committee and rally marshal has passed away in hospital.  Bill only recently gave up caravanning and our sincere condolences are sent to his wife Wendy.  He gave many years of his time to the Centre for which we are grateful.  We will provide further information as it is received....

We are sorry to let members know that the rally at The Angel Inn, Larling, Norfolk over 30 April to 3 May (Bank Holiday) is having to be cancelled. The marshals are very sorry and they will be in contact with those booked on but have been told that the English Whisky Company (guided tour) does not anticipate opening before the 17th May and the Inn/campsite cannot guarantee opening and if they did so would not have outdoor facilities. It is hoped that this rally may be re-scheduled for later in the year if possible....

We are sure everyone will be pleased to here that Rallies will be allowed to re-start in April 2021. However there will continue to be some restrictions on the rally field in the short term. The Club have provided an update on what is allowed to happen and when, assuming there are no changes to the Government Route Map Out Of Lockdown. The latest Club update on rallies can be read here. For information Step 1 was that rallies continue to be suspended until April....

Due to the current restrictions we can confirm that the following rallies have been cancelled: Easter Rally at Trinity Park, Ipswich. Pewit Caravan Park, Felixstowe 9th - 11th April Forest Camping , Tangham 7th - 14th May  as the site will not be opening before 17th May. Those people that are booked on Peewit and Tangham, the Marshalls will be contacting by either email or phone....

We have been advised that regrettably the Question Time at IWM Duxford 17th April and rally at Fowlmere Village Hall 16th - 18th April 2021 have been cancelled. These events have been re-scheduled to 2nd April 2022 and 1st - 3rd April 2022 respectfully....

To those that knew Les and Pam Wilson, past members of the Centre, who marshalled for us many times were part of the Suffolk Centre sports that went to the National, we have been advised that sadly Les Wilson passed away Monday 1st February. We will provide any further information when it is received....

Following yesterday’s announcement, further information has now been received regarding rallies. From the message is the following: "Last night’s announcement by the UK Prime Minister confirmed another national lockdown for England. This was preceded by the Welsh and Scottish governments announcing the same restrictions to their nations. Unfortunately this means that all Centre rallies and events are not permitted for the foreseeable future and we do not currently have a time scale as to when this may end. The Club sites will remain closed during this time too. Please communicate to your Centre members and fellow ralliers that we will notify you as soon as we can about any easing of the current restrictions." What "foreseeable future" means for rallies is anyone's guess - website says they will review in accordance with Government guidance. The next Suffolk Centre rally is Easter at the start of April - no doubt we will hear from South Essex about their advertised Dinner Dance rally...