SEPTEMBER S NEWSLETTER 2015

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1 of SEPTEMBER S NEWSLETTER 2015 Chairman s Chatter Post box The year has flown by seems a phrase all too often said when it comes to a Chairman describing their year. I now totally understand! The year started at the Halloween at Woodlands Rally followed by Christmas Party at Hoburn. As always; we had a great time and the stewards put a great deal of effort in. The Dinner Dance was poorly supported so it was decided to run as a social evening at the Langstone Cliff Hotel. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all, my thanks to all of those did support the event. It was a pleasure to have Grenville Chamberlain, Club Chairman, and his wife Liz join us for the evening. March was a busy month for other reasons! The birth of our daughter, Paige, who was welcomed by the Centre and everyone s wishes and support were touching. Needless to say the rallying year carried on and our first rally as a family was Easter at Stowford quickly followed by a new venture for the Committee the Family Fun Rally. Both great family rallies with a lot of hard work put in by all. The Chairman s Rally soon came along where we decided to try something different for the weekend with resurrecting the Driving & Reversing, thank you to Paul Featherstone and his Marshals for organising, along with a Casino evening to raise money for the centre charity. Thanks to those 25+ vans who came along. Sorry to those who left the evening losing millions! The National Rally was held at Cornbury Park in Oxford. It was a real honour and enjoyment to represent the Centre. My thanks must go to Paul and Janice Featherstone for both; acting as Liaison Officers and organising the Driving and Reversing. Thanks also to those who marshalled and entered in to the competitions. It really made the weekend for us. Such a busy few weeks led us to the Ladies Gala Rally at Goonhavern. Again with some difference held as Holiday Rally in Cornwall. A lovely Rally with a tremendous effort put in by Anne & Richard, Mary & Keith. The Rally was jammed packed: A Boules Tournament, Big Breakfast, Cream Tea, Afternoon Fete, Auction, Pasties a bar and much much more! There were so many volunteers who

2 helped out to make this a success no wonder a magnificent was raised for the Motor Neurone Disease Association! The summer months held a mix of rallies (along with the weather) Stowford s Musical event was next and thanks to Mary & Keith for continuing to run rallies at our Centre Sponsor site. Cornish Coasts and Crealy Exeter soon followed again with a mix of weather! Dingles Fairground and Marvellous Morthoe lead up to the end of my year so it is at this point I have to thank all of the Stewards and their Assistants for their efforts and time given up to run a rally, the centre would be nothing without you. Secretary s Ramblings for September. Firstly, I must apologize for the lack of updates i.e. ramblings, which I have not done this year. Time seems to have flown by and here we are just weeks away from the AGM. You will have heard if you have attended any rally recently that we are looking for a Treasurer and also Committee members. If you are interested contact me or any Committee members for a chat. The closing Nomination Date is the 19 th September The Secretary s role this year has been mostly dealing with approximately 40 New Meet Letters (now done by ) per week, keeping records up to date and solving problems with regard to whether Health & Safety Forms are required. This is besides dealing with correspondence, both received and sent. The obvious other duty is to make sure the committee are up to speed with Minutes, Agendas etc for meetings. Hope to see you all at the AGM. Euphine Bromell Hon Secretary Devon & Cornwall Centre A MESSAGE FROM YOUR HON RALLY SEC. Could I please ask for your pro-forma s to be sent to me A.S.A.P. I am trying to get the rally book out in good time. If I don t receive your pro-forma then I am afraid that your rally will not go in the book. However I will make sure it gets put on the website! THANK YOU. To date: I have contacted all stewards after their rally has ended.. Deadline date: 9 th October 15.

3 <<<<<<<<<Newsflash>>>>>>>>> Look out for the new website coming soon to a computer near you. Yes, a new improved website will be launched during October. Keep checking at for further information. Committee News Your centre need s you Do you have any spare time and commitment!! Then come and join us.

4 The Caravan Club Devon and Cornwall Centre Annual General Meeting Notice is given that the 60 th Annual General Meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Centre will be held at Stowford Farm Meadows, Berry Down at 2:00PM on Saturday 3 rd October Agenda 1: Chairman s opening remarks 7: Election of Officers and Committee 2: Apologies for absence 8: Appointment of Auditors 3: Minutes of the 2014 AGM 9: Hon Rally Secretary s report 4: Matters arising 10: Youth Committee report 5: Chairman s report 11: Any other business 6: Hon Treasurer s report Nominations for the Centre Officers and Committee duly signed by nominee, proposer and seconded, must be received by the Centre Secretary not later than 14 days before the meeting. Incomplete or late nominations will not be accepted. Please note that Current membership cards must be shown before any ballot papers are issued. Remember to check that you are a Centre Member at least 35 days before the meeting Youth Section AGM The Youth Section Annual General Meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Centre will be held at Stowford Farm Meadows, Berry Down at 10:30am on Saturday 3 rd October Nominations are to be sent to the Centre Secretary at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

5 SENIOR COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS CHAIRMAN : VICE - CHAIRMAN: SECRETARY: TREASURER : HON RALLY SEC: Mr Martin King Mrs Michelle Stuttaford Mrs Euphine Bromell Vacant Mr Andy Harris Mrs Michelle Stuttaford COMMITTEE : Mr John Andrews Mr Jason Avery Mrs Euphine Bromell Mrs Anne Cadd Mr Bob Gordon Mr Andy Harris Mr Martin King Mr Andrew Skinner Mrs Michelle Stuttaford YOUTH COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS There are no nominations at present for the Youth Committee for 2015/16

6 Rally News ** 3 nights for the price of 2 ** Arrive and stay Thursday night for free, pay only for Friday and Saturday. Expected total cost for the rally: 3 nights for 2 people inc. VAT Social charge for Children 0.60p inc. VAT Plaques available at extra cost. All pitches are hard standing but please bring levelling blocks as some pitches are gently sloping. Free showers in a modern shower block, shop on site, caravan accessory shop, bar, woodland walk, free Wi-Fi. Also on site is a swimming pool ( 1.50 a session) crazy golf, petorama, 9 hole fun golf; all at extra cost. The bar will be closed in the hall which we will be using for the socials at the AGM rally; please remember to pack your own nibbles and favourite tipple! Please remember to bring your current signed membership cards and check you are registered with the Devon and Cornwall Centre at least 35 days in advance of the meeting if you wish to vote or speak at the AGM meeting. If you intend to stay longer please indicate this on the rally slip. The site is near to Barnstaple, the North Devon coast and NT Arlington Court. Contact John and Linda for more details

7 Rally 3861: Christmas Party Rally at Hoburne Devon Bay. There are still some pitches available. Programme is in the rally book and the final cost of the rally will be posted on the website as soon as it is available. Rally 3862: New Year at Hoburne Devon Bay. Some pitches available. More information including price will be published on the website as soon as they available. Rally 3863 : New Year at Pentire Haven. There are still some pitches available. More information will appear on the website and in the Xmas Newsletter. DINNER DANCE 2016 THE PENVENTON HOTEL & SPA REDRUTH..

8 The Devon and Cornwall Centre Dinner & Dance 2016 Date 19th - 21st February 2016 THE PENVENTON PARK HOTEL, West End, Redruth, Cornwall,TR15 3AD THE PENVENTON PARK HOTEL complete with Health & Leisure Spa. This Georgian Mansion on the outskirts of Redruth, is steeped with History & Period Features. It has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a lovely Health and Leisure Complex, which has a Jacuzzi -Sauna - Infrared Sauna - Fitness Suite - Indoor Swimming Pool & Pool Side Eatery. Or, you can pamper yourself by booking treatments direct with the hotel. The hotel is Central for touring Cornwall, which has many Inspiring Landmarks. Charming St Ives, Mousehole, St Michaels Mount or a Bit of Retail Therapy in Truro. PRICES Dinner & Dance per person Dinner & Dance & Saturday night B&B (Based on 2 person occupancy) 64 per person Dinner & Dance & Saturday night B&B & Friday night Dinner B&B (Based on 2 person occupancy) 114 per person Dinner & Dance & Saturday night B&B & Friday night Dinner B&B (Based on single room) per person Children s price available on request Admin Fee and Rally Fee will apply MENU STARTER Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup (V) or Prawn Cocktail or Chilled Fruit Juice (V) MAIN COURSE Roast Sirloin of Beef and Yorkshire Pudding or Fillet of Bream wrapped in Parma Ham with Vine Tomato Salsa or Butternut Squash Roulade (V) all served with Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Mornay and Seasonal Vegetables DESSERT Homemade Lemon Tart served with Clotted Cream or Fresh Fruit Salad served with Clotted Cream or Apple and Cinnamon Crumble served with Custard Coffee & Petit Fours Your stewards for this luxury Spa weekend break are Michelle & Dave Stuttaford Tel: ; Mob: Deposit of 10 per person with SAE for invoice please.