Suffolk Centre

Tangham Rally 2017
2017-05-26 08:00 - 2017-05-28 17:00 UTC | CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL,, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsforsd, Essex, CM1 7ER, United Kingdom
The Marshals held a cake / tea and coffee stall on the Saturday of this rally to raise funds for Marie Curie Nurses. Many items were donated by Morrisons in Felixstowe and with the welcome addition of a delicious selection of home made cakes by some of the ralliers.
The Marshals send their thanks to all those that attended and took part and are delighted to say, following rounding up with a few pennies, they raised a total of £162.
Janet, Alan, Karen & Tony.

Rede Hall Farm Rally
2017-05-12 08:00 - 2017-05-14 17:00 | Rede Hall Farm Park, Rede, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4UG, United Kingdom
A very relaxing and enjoyable rally in the heart of Suffolk. Nigel Oakley (the owner) brought a wonderful Suffolk Punch horse to the rally field and gave an informative talk about the breed to the ralliers.
A game of quoits was arranged in the “bottom field” where Sharon & Richard Cross showed their professionalism at the game, by sweeping all before them 🙂
On Saturday a Cream Tea was served and on Sunday evening a wonderful selection of home made cakes were presented to the members, who all enjoyed the feast. The extra day (Monday) was appreciated by all that could accommodate it into their schedule.
It was also noticed that Brian and Janice seemed to have a chimnet growing out of the top of their van !

The National, Sandringham Estate May 2017
2017-05-05 08:00 - 2017-05-07 17:00
A very special National held in our region…
Once in a while we have the very exciting news that The National is to be held in the Anglia Region. This year was such a time and a hundred or so Suffolk Centre members were booked onto the event and looking forward to the biggest rally in our programme this year.
Here are a few highlights to remind you of the weekend…

Thanks to all from the Centre who supported this event…

Peewit Rally 2017
2017-04-21 08:00 - 2017-04-23 17:00 | Peewit Caravan Park, WALTON AVENUE, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2BH, United Kingdom
The Marshals are delighted to report that the fundraising event for Guide Dogs for the Blind received donations totalling £155 from those attending this rally. All the tea, coffee, cakes etc were donated by Morrisons Supermarket in Felixstowe, plus they were also given a couple of prizes to raffle off. Many thanks to all those who attended and took part.
Janet, Alan, Karen & Tony.

Burns Supper 2017
2017-01-21 08:00 - 2017-01-23 17:00 | Thetford, Little Lodge Farm, Brandon, IP27 0TX
Our thanks go to Ron & Wendy, Martin & Liz and Julie for putting on such a wonderful weekend for the (around) 90 members who participated in the Friday & Saturday evening events. It started on Friday with a cup of tea/coffee with the Marshals, with a “dummy run” of the Scottish dancing for Saturday with the dance instructors to assist.
Saturday evening started with a drink with the Marshals and then the “Piping of the Haggis” before we all settled down to a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties with an alternative for those Sassenach’s for some reason didn’t appreciate the Bards meal.
A “roll a pound for a bottle of Whiskey” raised £50 for the Lady Chairman’s Charity. The evening was enjoyed by all who took part in the Scottish dancing, with liberal helpings of 8 year old Scotch Whiskey supplied by the Marshals.
The weekend was completed by a fine breakfast of Porridge, toast, tea and coffee the following morning. A terrific weekend that the Marshals will be repeating again in 2018.

Oktoberfest
2016-10-14 08:00 - 2016-10-16 17:00
A weekend of Oktoberfest…
Once again the marshals for the rally produced a splendid weekend of music, beer and fun. The band were just as good as last year and the food and drinks supplied were lovely. You all worked extremely hard and the effort paid off. Congrats to Nigel, Kim, Paul and Jan roll on next year!
Andy and Sarah Pedder.

The Cliff Top Holiday Rally
2016-08-26 08:00 - 2016-08-29 17:00
Summer Holiday Time…..
Had the most great week at the Thorpeness rally. Thanks to all the Marshalls, who did such a wonderful job. The weathers been fantastic, apart from yesterday, with the gales !
Julie Crane
A big Thank you to all the Marshalls and helpers at Thorpeness we had a fantastic time.
Thanks from Karen and Paul Bugg
Thanks again to all.. a great time away from the pub for us.. nobody enjoyed it more than one happy Fynn 🙂 Cheers !
Karen Beaumont
Could be anywhere, no it’s Thorpeness what an amazing place kids love, no phone signal just fresh air and bikes. Got to keep this going. Going to miss it.
Wayne Harrison
Pictures courtesy of Oddy Crane

Summer Saxophone at Clopton Corner
2016-08-12 08:00 - 2016-08-14 17:00
Summer Saxophone Indeed !!!
Our sincere thanks to Trevor, Sue, Joe & Sheila for a brilliant weekend at Clopton. Knowing what these marshals put into their rallies we knew we were going to have a very good time and we did.
On Friday evening we had a carpet bowls knockout competition and guess what – we got quickly knocked out. Peggy Lee’s semi -secret tuition by Joe in the afternoon had obviously proved beneficial, as the very competitive duo of Brian Southgate and she made sure that we progressed no further than the first round. It was a great fun evening providing plenty of laughs and some quick movements as some of the bowls strayed at speed from their intended course.
Saturday evening saw us entertained by Maria Sutherland known as “Mariasax” and she was brilliant. My requests for “Lily was here” by Dave Stewart and Hazel O’connor’s “Stay Now” were played followed by lots of music and songs to dance to, rounded off a simply great evening.
Our thanks again and congratulations in running such a brill rally.
Chris & Maggie Sanderson
Pictures courtesy of Chris Sanderson, Trevor Smith & and Bill Mitchell

Breakfast at Newmarket
2016-08-12 08:00 - 2016-08-14 17:00
“The Last Breakfast” at the Rowley Mile ?
Our warmest thanks to Derek, Sheena, Tracy and David for another lovely Newmarket Rally. Sadly the last that Derek and Sheena will be marshalling, but as Derek celebrated his 75th Birthday the Monday immediately following the rally, they have decided to call time on what for very many years has been a very successful and well supported rally.
Very noticeable this year was that Derek was lacking his bike to travel around the rally field for catch up chats with the ralliers. The choice of no bike was we understand, intentional on Derek’s part, and not as in previous years when David Kent may have temporarily mislaid it for him. Whilst the bike was missing this year, Derek’s trademark pencil behind his right ear was not. Derek without a pencil – Never!
Janice chaired the rally which had in attendance four past chairmen, Derek and David of course together with David Rabjohn and Brian Southgate.
During Flagpole, Janice presented flowers to Gwen and Tony Robinson in recognition of their long time membership of the Suffolk Centre.
A 450th Rally Plaque was presented to Janet and Alan Dobson.
To celebrate their 500th rally achievement, the customary Suffolk Punch horse was presented to Jean and Malcolm Mortimer.
Our congratulations to them all.
Chris & Maggie Sanderson
Many thanks to Derek, Sheena, David and Tracy (plus numerous helpers) for a lovely weekend at Newmarket. Sad to see Derek and Sheena hang up their “marshal badges” though but wish them nothing but the best for the future.
Janet Dobson
Pictures courtesy of Chris Sanderson

Hitch Up To Wroxham
2016-08-05 08:00 - 2016-08-07 17:00
Fun and games at Wroxham.
Thanks to Dave & Georgie , Karen and Tony . Not forgetting ROY’S.
Pictures courtesy of David Kent

Hadleigh on the Hill
2016-07-08 08:00 - 2016-07-10 17:00
Chef Ramsey was on camp !
Thanks to everyone who came to Hadleigh on the Hill this weekend and help make the rally the fantastic success that it was.
What a site! What sunsets!
Thanks to the sausage Chiefs including ‘Gordon Ramsey’ I am sure he was there when I heard the expletive when someone burned their fingers. 🙂
All the food was brilliant and served beautifully and efficiently by all the willing helpers.
Looking forward to next year!
Bill & Pam Mitchell
Pictures courtesy of Trevor Smith

Shakespeare Rally
2016-07-01 08:00 - 2016-07-03 17:00
Shakespeare Rally delivered in style…
A brilliantly organized rally by John Payne and Mick Prentice well run by John Taylor and Dave Hale and all their partners. Many thanks from all that attended.

Brightlingsea Carnival Rally
2016-06-24 08:00 - 2016-06-27 17:00
Congratulations …!!
Suffolk Centre were awarded First Prize for Brightlingsea Carnival Adult Float (basically mix of adults and kids). The theme of the carnival was “Anzac Day” so John’s pickup was again transformed into the float this year with more original designs than ever.
Thanks to John, Diane, Megan and Lauren, Chris, Amy and Lilly with all the volunteers that dressed up, for a lovely weekend.
Terry Fitch
Overwhelming number of complements and congratulations from members of our Facebook Group.
Here are just a few:
Pete Procopiou Well done to all.
Darryl Otto Well done to everyone involved.
Alison Stammers Well done Diane & Team.
Karen Beaumont Congratulations, looks good, wish we were there.
Alan Dobson Well done all.
Elaine Townsend Well done, looks brilliant.
Trevor Smith Yay, well done Diane & Team.
Andy Gaffer Well done, looks great.
Anji Earl Well done it looks great.
Shirley Chenery Well done, looks great.
Steve Oliver Well done Diane and all those taking part.
Anne Rumsby Been a really great day. The marshals have worked very hard. Well done.
Jan Goddard Congratulations, looks good, hope you didn’t get wet ?
Julie Crane We all had a fab time.
Colin Hollobone Thanks to all that ran the Brightlingsea Rally.
Julie Ian & Lillie-Mai Bloomfield Thank you to all marshals on the Brightlingsea rally we had a fab weekend.
Chris Watson Lovely weekend. Thank you Chris, Pav, Maisie & Harvey
Sharon Start Thanks to the marshals for a lovely weekend at Brightlingsea. You did great, Den and I enjoyed as always.
Pictures courtesy of John Preston

Wind Down at Woolverstone
2016-06-24 08:00 - 2016-06-26 17:00
Winding down at Woolverstone….
Thanks to Jan, Paul, John and Sandra for a lovely relaxing SUNNY weekend at Woolverstone
Kim Berry
Yeah thanks for a nice relaxing weekend at such a beautiful location.
Love the Bloomfield’s
Thanks to Jan and Paul, and Sandra and John, for a great weekend at Woolverstone, Special Thanks to everyone who signed the card for our Ruby Wedding anniversary on Sunday, sorry we had to rush off, hope to see you all again soon.
Paul and Karen Bugg
Picture courtesy of Kim Berry

Bromeswell Rally
2016-06-24 08:00 - 2016-06-26 17:00
Back to Bromeswell for a relaxing time on the Rugby Pitch…
Brilliant rally at Bromswell . Good venue, fantastic food, exceptional value for money and above all an impossible quiz!
Well done and thank you Janet, Karen, Allen and Tony. Once again you bring that magic ingredient to rallies ‘ friendships and conviviality ‘
Bill Mitchell
Picture courtesy of Alan Dobson

The Shotley Rose Pub Rally 2016
2016-06-17 08:00 - 2016-06-20 17:00
Another venue we returned to after a few years break…
Definitely in my top 10 of rallies, a wonderful venue for all ages, the pub and locals were incredibly welcoming, the field so large that the children could play ball games well away of the caravans, lots of space between vans so awnings were up acting as sunshades in the lovely weather. A great circular walk from the site and around the marina, checking out the other pubs of Shotley. All in all a fab weekend, well done Marshals, Nick ,Carole, Trev & Sue.
Mandi Syrett
Had great weekend thank to all Marshall. Yes the ferry is well worth trying. Don’t realise how beautiful our coast is.
Jan Hale
Thanks to the marshals for Shotley Rose this weekend. Can’t remember how long it’s been since we rallied there and had a really great walk down at the Marina. Well worth a visit for the day even – must try out the Shotley/Felixstowe/Harwich ferry next time.
Janet Dobson
Have just returned home from a lovely weekend rally at the shotley rose pub, with great friends, we would like to thank the marshals Carole, Nick, Sue & Trev for a great weekend roll on next year.
Thanks again
David & Cathy Otto
Thank you to Nick and Carole, Trevor and Sue for a lovely weekend at The Rose Pub Shotley. Lovely Pub very friendly landlady and lovely food. Thanks also for letting me join you for a drink while Colin went back to Colchester for the caravan keys we had left at home. See you all again soon x
Cheryl Moorcroft
Thanks marshals for a great weekend at Shotley, really lovely venue, everything u wanted for a weekend rally xx
Lynne Roberts
Pictures courtesy of Trevor Smith & Janet Dobson

Waldergraves Mersea
2016-06-17 08:00 - 2016-06-19 17:00
A Great Family Rally….
Great weekend just relaxing … Thanks to the marshals for running this one again
Pete Procopiou
It was a faberoonie weekend, minus the crap weather !
Julie Crane
Just back from Waldegraves. John spent Saturday fishing and I went swimming with Lauren in the rain and Megan surprised Lauren by coming for the weekend. Thanks to Chris, Amy and Lily and Lesley for running the weekend and great to see 2 first ralliers and a second rallier whose first rally was last weekend are Brightlingsea.
Diane Preston
Picture courtesy of Pete Procopiou

The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebrations
2016-06-10 08:00 - 2016-06-12 17:00 | Thetford, Little Lodge Farm, Brandon, IP27 0TX
A Celebration Weekend…
Thanks to everyone for supporting our Queens 90th Birthday Rally at Raven Hut. Quite an adventure and plenty of flag waving. Congratulations to Dave & Jan Hale (600 Rallies) and John & Nina Taylor (450 Rallies) who celebrated with their cake with 1050 candles!
Trevor Smith
Absolutely brilliant weekend at Raven Hut, Hallowtree. Shame about the weather but Mike Solo did more than make up for it. Must remember next time that I am no longer under forty, back neck and shoulders aching this morning but worth it !
Thanks Trevor, Joe, and Sheila. Hope Sue is feeling better. See you all at Belton.
Bill Mitchell
Just back from The Queens Birthday rally. Great weekend thanks to Trev, Sue, Sheila and Joe for a lovely weekend.
Carole Harbottle

Going Cuckoo in Germany
2016-06-03 08:00 - 2016-06-10 17:00
German Holiday Rally….
Pictures courtesy of members of our Facebook Group
Our lady chairman with her favourite tipple……cheers!

Caribbean Night

The Village Fete Rally, Bredfield
2016-06-03 08:00 - 2016-06-06 17:00
We return to Bredfield for the first time sine 2008…
What a great weekend to return to Bredfield. Thanks to the Bredfield Village Hall Committee, Village Shop and organisers of the Bredfield Church Fete for a fab weekend.
Trev & Sue Smith (main marshal)
Thank you for a lovely rally! Did anyone else find the lovely new meadow walk down the road?
(Yes we did , :0) we thought those flowers were really pretty too. Sue Smith)
Tim Punchard
Thanks for making us welcome.
Elaine Townsend (First rallier)
Great Weekend, thanks to marshals.
Jan Hale
Had a fantastic weekend at Bredfield thanks to all the marshals for your hard work xx
Julie Bloomfield

Hike & Bike
2016-05-27 08:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00 | Alton Water, Church Road, Tattingstone, Suffolk, IP9 2PD, United Kingdom
Another visit to Alton Water, a lovely setting…
.Absolutely brilliant weekend in the most tranquil of settings. The trees around the rally field were truly amazing as was the pathway of blossom around the waters edge (see Kim’s photo). Thanks to all concerned in making the rally happen.
Bill & Pam Mitchell
Superb weekend, many thanks Kim and all! Family Watson loved it it we even got the 4 & 6 year old to bike all the way round Alton Water with only one mishap of the 4 year old having an argument with a stinging nettle patch!
Chris Watson
Thanks Berrys and Mattocks for organising another great Hike and Bike at Tattingstone. Lake views, gorgeous spring trees, water sports and sun. What else do you need?
Rachel Gowers
Thank you to Nigel, Kim,Denis and Val for a lovely weekend at Alton Water. Xx
Julie Wardley

Lady Chairman's Rally 2016
2016-05-27 08:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00 | Rede Hall Farm Park, Rede, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4UG, United Kingdom
A lovely venue for our Lady Chairman’s rally….
Congratulations to Janice Kent and David for receiving their 250 Rally Plaque at Rede Hall 2016
Centre members
Lovely weekend at Rede Hall. A tad chilly but didn’t stop us all enjoying quoits, afternoon tea and cheese and wine. Sun shone for flagpole and the raffle. Thanks to the marshals.
Kim Berry

Double Dutch Rally, Netherlands
2016-05-20 08:00 - 2016-05-27 17:00
A Double Dutch Holiday…
We have a full Holland rally complement! Everyone has arrived safely and we welcomed them on with refreshments and a goody bag. We’re serving up a continental breakfast this morning and the sun is shining
Last night we served up hot chocolate, waffles with a variety of toppings, marshmallows and smarties to our junior crew…. . Fortunately all just before the rain and thunder storm!
Had a lovely evening celebrating Mark and Rachel’s wedding anniversary in Holland. Thank you for the pimms and nibbles! The sun has failed to show up today but our ralliers are still out and about enjoying all that Holland has to offer.
Kim Berry

Pictures courtesy of Nigel & Kim Berry

May Day Holiday Rally, Belton
2016-05-06 08:00 - 2016-05-10 17:00
Another May Day Holiday…
Thanks to all our friends at Rose Farm Touring Park for a another lovely week. The first Friday was like winter and the weather got better as the week went on. We hope to see you there again next year.
Trevor Smith, Rally Marshal
We have had a lovely time with you x
Carole Drennan
It’s sunny here today but quiet now that everyone has left. We are staying at Rose Farm for a few extra days. We have had a lovely time again, thanks to all the marshals and park staff for all they have done.
Jan Goddard
Caught on camera – Men putting the world to right but “Last of the Summer Wine” seems to come to mind but who is who ?
May Day Rally at Belton. Fab time had by all thanks to the team. Fab rally !
Helen Proctor

Pictures courtesy of Trevor Smith & Helen Proctor

Easter Keeps in Country
2016-03-25 08:00 - 2016-03-28 17:00 | Debenham Sports & Leisure Centre, Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Suffolk, IP14 6BL, United Kingdom
A Feast of Easter Country…
Message by email from Mr Roy Eason a member of the East Kent Centre.
Six of us in three caravans came to to your country rally at Debenham at Easter and we would like to thank your marshals for lovely rally. All six of would like thank John and Marion Petchey, George and Kath. I would like to say sorry to poor Marion for winding her up all weekend but she knows I love her.
It was a very wet field on Monday, so special thanks John and George for towing us all off the field, …also thanks to the other John who was running around the field hooking up the tow cars.
Best wishes from friends of Suffolk Centre
Roy Eason, David Eason, Rex and Ann Goodban and Terry Mulligan.
Thanks to marshals at Debenham for their Easter rally. Fantastic effort by them in awful conditions in helping those off that needed it. Now off to seaside at Felixstowe to chill and get ready for next weekend.
Janet & Alan Dobson
We left at 10.30. The field was not quite so bad then. Grateful thanks to John for towing us off. Thanks to all the marshals for a lovely weekend.
Jan Goddard

Easter Rally, Sutton
2016-03-25 08:00 - 2016-03-28 17:00
An Eggstremely Great Easter…
Thank you to everyone you attended the Easter Eggtravaganza at Sutton and to Chris. Amy and Lily. Also Lesley Stammers for helping set up and Rachel for showing how to make Easter baskets and Peggy Lee for proving you are never too old to be facepaints. Here are some of my favourite highlights and thanks to the children for being given so well behaved all weekend, see pictures below….
Diane Preston
Thank you all for a great rally xx
Julie Bloomfield
Fab rally, loved it all.
Michaela Knowles
Great weekend. Thanks Diane, John, Megan. Lauren, Chris, Amy and Lilly
Mark Gowers
Thank you all for a super rally. The first thing we noticed was how much the children had grown and how well they all played together. They were all so well behaved.
This was our first rally of 2016 and what fun we had. I had a face painting by Megan and Roy sent a picture by email to all the family. The craft morning was very busy making Easter baskets and the Dads joined in as well. The Beatle game was great and I managed to get 117 points and won a lovely chocolate chicken Easter egg.
The disco was a great evening and I believe there was a quiz later but I went to bed at 9pm but did manage a little dance with Janice. I would like to thank everyone for looking after us so well. I even had Mark & John as escorts on my way home on two nights. Sunday night was a windy one but we managed to get off site early on Monday.
Lots of love Peg Lee

Mother's Day Rally, Dunwich
2016-03-04 08:00 - 2016-03-07 17:00
A Weekend of Relaxing for all Mothers…
Back from a lovely weekend in Dunwich with a big thank you to all the marshals.
Lovely weather laid on (really enjoyed the walk in the hail storm). Food in the restaurant was amazing – so much served up at really reasonable prices. Couple of minutes from site and on the cliff top at Dunwich with a much needed tea or coffee in the tea rooms.
Great rally – thank you.
Janet Dobson

Oktoberfest Rally, Hallowtree
2015-10-09 08:00 - 2015-10-11 17:00
A weekend of Um-Par…
Just returned from a brilliant weekend at Hallowtree and the Oktoberfest Rally. Glorious weather and fantastic entertainment. Saturday evening saw a plethora of ralliers dressed up in their Lederhosen and various other outfits. The Colchester Band has us all swaying and singing all night, they were really enthusiastic and played magnificently.
The Sausage supper was very tasty and the drinks were certainly flowing!!! A huge well done to the marshals, Kim, Nigel, Jan and Paul…..your hard work clearly paid off. Can’t wait till next year (don’t know what to wear yet though!)
Sarah, Andy and Rachel Pedder.

Suffolk Punch Trust, Hollesley
2015-07-24 08:00 - 2015-07-28 17:00
Suffolk Punch Rally
We have just returned from the Suffolk Punch Trust Rally at Hollesley. We would like to personally Thank Tim, Viv, Katherine & David who main marshalled the venue & Janice & David Kent for chairing the Rally. We were all treated to Tea / Coffee on Thursday & cream tea on Friday with homemade scones, Hedgerow Jam topped with fresh cream. Although the weather took a sharp turn for the worse with a huge downpour as the fun began, we all snuggled up into two awnings & had some good fun exchanging stories about other funny caravanning experiences. Thankfully the field drained really well with the sandy soil so no one had any problems get on & off the field which slopes very slightly.
This is without a doubt a fantastic find for the centre & its members. With views across rolling fields & breath taking scenery across pure unspoiled open countryside, what more could you ask for ? We recommend anyone who has never been before to try it next year ! The very reasonable rally fee included admission into the Trust centre throughout your stay where you can purchase a meal or simply have a nice freshly ground coffee. There was also a tractor trip around the Stud where a tour guide explained the important work they carry out to preserve the Suffolk Punch Horses. There was also the opportunity to get involved with some work required on the land for those who wanted to join in although I have to say the only brave ones willing in torrential rain was Viv & Tim so well done to them as they were soaked through to their skin on their return ! It was also lovely to see children attend with parents & Grandparents. It was nice seeing them flying kites & laughing out loudly playing volleyball etc.
Thank you to everyone who attended despite the weather trying to spoil our 4 night stay & of course Tim & his lovely family.
Darren, Renee, Amy & Reece Fitch.
Photo’s courtesy of Darren Fitch

Candy Coloured Lighthouse Rally, Happisburgh
2015-07-17 08:00 - 2015-07-19 17:00
Another excellent new venue to the Suffolk Centre. Manor Caravan Park at Happisburgh may have suffered from the coastal erosion in recent years but the natural beauty of the area remains in tact. We were thrilled by the fantastic views and walks along the north Norfolk Coast.
Summer can’t get much better than this. Also lovely to once again catch up with more friends old and new, a treat indeed !
Many thanks to the rally marshals Alan & Sue, Paul & Carole.
Trev, Sue and the gang
