Isle of Wight Centre Rally Programme.

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1 Isle of Wight Centre 2019 Rally Programme

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3 A Message From Your Chairman Dear Fellow Members, Welcome to the 2019 rally season. I am looking forward to a busy year with a full rally programme with both winter and summer events and hopefully the weather will be just as kind as it was last year. I thank the retiring Chairman David Brown and Graham Morris and Mac McArthur for their sterling efforts with the Newsletter and Website. I welcome our new Committee Members Andy, Julie, Geoff and Veronica and thank Newsletter Editor Paul and Webmaster Mike for coming on board. The winter programme is in full swing now with two breakfasts, a Christmas coffee morning, skittles and New Year dinner - thanks to Glenys. Don t forget to put all the dates in your diaries! We have a new rally site this year at Bierley, together with some old favourites, and thanks must go to Ken for all his hard work in arranging the summer programme. As your new Chairman I am looking forward to working with all the Committee in keeping the IOW Centre running to serve our Members. This year`s National will be at Ragley Hall at Alcester in Warwickshire and is well worth attending. We ourselves are booked in with tickets for the evening entertainment of ELO and ABBA tribute bands (I have my ear defenders ready in the motorhome!) and there are plenty of other things going on to keep young and old entertained. Wishing you all a very happy rally season and look forward to meeting you at the rallies and our winter events. Regards, Jeff Johnson 3

4 Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan & Motorhome Club Officers and Committee Website: Chairman: Mr. Jeff Johnson 44 Binstead Lodge Road, Ryde PO33 3TL Tel Vice Chairman: Mrs. Debbie Lumley Secretary: Mr. David Lumley Glebelands Farriers Way, Shorwell, Newport PO30 3JP Tel Treasurer: Mrs. Cyndi Pushman 61 St Cross Court, Holyrood Street, Newport PO30 5AT Tel Rally Secretary: Mr. Ken Bolton 2 Cherryside Sandown PO36 9LU Tel iowccrallysec@gmail.com Committee Members: David Brown, Glenys Brown, Geoff Hattersley, Veronica Hattersley, Sandra Johnson, Terry Pushman, Andy Schofield, Julie Schofield, Tony Woodfield. Social Secretary: Mrs. Glenys Brown Tel davidandglen@aol.com Newsletter Editor: Mr. Paul Davies editoriowcc@gmail.com Webmaster: Mr. Mike Butler webiowcc@gmail.com 4

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6 Photographic Competition The Centre hopes that as many Members as possible will submit photographs for this year s photographic competition. Members are invited to submit their entries either digitally or by post to the Centre Secretary by 31 August All of the photographs will be on display at the AGM at Appuldurcombe on 12 & 13 October Members may submit photographs involving themselves and / or their Caravan or Motorhome. The location may be on the Isle of Wight or on any of your holiday destinations. There are three categories: Category 1: a picture of an Isle of Wight scene, or anything of relevance to the Isle of Wight Centre and suitable for the front cover of the Rally Book. The prize will be a 15 voucher and the splendid photographic trophy. Category 2: a photograph of a scene taken on your travels. The prize will be a 10 gift voucher. Category 3: a humorous photograph. The prize will be a 5 gift voucher. Rules:- Each entrant may submit up to three photos. Photographs can be either in colour or black and white. entries must be sent to seciowcc@gmail.com. Postal entries must be sent to the Secretary at: Glebelands, Farriers Way, Shorwell, Newport PO30 3JP. All entries must be received before 31 August The Judges' decision is final and the winner will be announced at the AGM on 13 October This year s Category 1 winning entry, Steephill Cove, is shown on the front cover and was submitted by James Bull. 6

7 Event 1 Saturday 12 January :00 for 19:30 New Year Dinner Shanklin Conservative Club 6 Palmerston Road, Shanklin PO37 6AU A fabulous opportunity to start the New Year with old friends Please contact Glenys Brown davidandglen@aol.com Full payment will be required by 3 January 2019 Event 2 Saturday 16 February :00 Breakfast at Puckpool Puckpool Tea Gardens, Puckpool, Ryde PO34 5AR Situated at the Seaview end of Puckpool Park just inside the large double gates Full English breakfast 9 per head Smaller breakfasts 8 per head - both include tea / coffee Plenty of parking (fee payable) This is a popular event - please contact Glenys Brown davidandglen@aol.com 7

8 Event 3 Thursday 7 March :00 Skittles Evening Shanklin Conservative Club 6 Palmerston Road, Shanklin PO37 6AU Cost will include games of skittles plus a meal in a basket Please contact Glenys Brown davidandglen@aol.com Full payment will be required prior to the event 8

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10 BOOKING A RALLY Why not try a rally? You don t know what you re missing! You will meet like-minded people who have a love of the great outdoors and be part of a social gathering that becomes like an extended family. Book in via the website, or the Rally Secretary. There may be social activities arranged, but you choose to join in with what you want to, when you want to. We usually meet on a Friday afternoon and leave on a Sunday following Flag. (This is the closing bit of the Rally.) You will see from the rally venues what facilities each site has to offer. However it is a requirement to have your own sanitation facility. Go on give it a try! All rallies can be booked on the website or by phoning the Rally Secretary Ken Bolton on Please quote: Names Membership Number Caravan or Motorhome Rally number Location Number of nights Arrival date Number of Adults Number of Children Number of Dogs (must be kept on a lead at all times) Contact details Hook up (if available) Any special requirements or comments 10

11 An Invitation From The Cheshire Centre Cheshire Centre will be Celebrating 50 Years of Caravanning on the 1 st to 4 th May 2020 We would be delighted if your Chairman, and Centre Ralliers were able to attend as this is going to be a fun filled event with lots to do for adults, teenagers and children alike. This promises to be a wonderful Celebration Rally and it would be fantastic to have as many ralliers there as possible to celebrate this prestigious event with us at Arley Hall. You will be able to book from November 2018, via our website at: I look forward to seeing you there. Kindest regards Glenis Chesterson Secretary Cheshire Centre 11

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13 Rally No April 2019 The Orchards The Blue Nose Rally Main Road, Newbridge, Yarmouth PO41 0TS Rally Marshals: Ron & Ann Twining Cost: per night Admin Services: EHU / water / waste disposal / shower toilet block / all hard standing / CDP Rally No May 2019 Havenstreet The Isle of Wight Centre Birthday Rally The Railway Station, Main Road, Havenstreet PO33 4DS Train Story, Train Rides and Real Ale Much to see and to do usually combined with a beer festival By kind permission of Liz Taggart and the Directors of the Railway Rally Marshals: Centre Committee Cost: 12 per night Admin Services: water/waste disposal/cdp (No electric hook-up) 13

14 Rally No May 2019 Downsview The Aspect Rally Newport Road, Bierley, Whitwell PO38 2QW A new site for 2019! Rally Marshal: Ken Bolton Cost: 10 (no EHU) or 13 (EHU) per night Admin Services: EHU /water / waste disposal / shower toilet block / CDP The Island's Official Tourism Website 14

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16 Rally No June 2019 Thorncross Farm The Windy Rally Brighstone PO30 4PN Set in a quaint hamlet, these modern, semi-detached thatched cottages dating from the 17th-century By kind permission of Mr. John Russell Rally Marshals : Andy & Julie Schofield Cost: 11 (no EHU) or 14 (EHU) per night Admin Services: EHU /water / water disposal / CDP Rally No June 2019 Paradise Cottage The Paradise Rally Westside Farm Chale, PO38 2LD Numbers limited to twelve so book early to avoid disappointment! By kind permission of Brenda and Roger Wallis Rally Marshals: Cyndi & Terry Pushman Cost: 10 (no EHU) or 13 (EHU) per night Admin Services: Some EHU available / water / shower & toilet block / CDP 16

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18 Rally No July 2019 Ventnor Rugby Club The Old Gits Rally Watcombe Bottom, Whitwell Rd, Ventnor PO38 1LP By kind permission of Ventnor Rugby Club Rally Marshals: Ken Bolton & Mac McArthur Cost: 8 per night Admin Services: water / water disposal / toilet facilities / CDP / all hard standing / meeting room available (No electric hook-up) Rally No August 2019 The Pub Rally Venue to be announced For updates please refer to our website Rally Marshals: Trevor & Serena Harding Cost: TBC per night Admin Services: TBC 18

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20 Isle of Wight Centre 2019 Rally Planner At A Glance 20

21 Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan & Motorhome Club 2019 Rally & Event list January 12 Annual Dinner at Shanklin Conservative Club February 16 Breakfast at Puckpool March 7 Skittles Evening at Shanklin Conservative Club April 5-7 The Orchards, The Blue Nose Rally May 3-6 Havenstreet, The Isle of Wight Centre Birthday Rally Downsview, Bierley, The Aspect Rally The National, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire June 7-9 Thorncross Farm, Brighstone, The Windy Rally Paradise Cottage, Westside Farm, The Paradise Rally July Ventnor RFC, The Old Gits Rally August 2-4 The Pub Rally Nettlestone, The Scooter Rally September 6-8 The Old Barn, Apse Heath, The Old Barn Rally The Dairyman s Daughter Cottage, The Light Up Rally October 4-6 Eddie s Farm, Shalfleet, The Chairman s Rally Appuldurcombe, The Isle of Wight Centre AGM & Rally November TBA Breakfast / Coffee Morning December TBA Coffee Morning / Breakfast Please check the website prior to each rally Unless previously advised, every rally starts at 16:00 and incurs an administration charge of

22 Rally No August 2019 Nettlestone The Scooter Rally Eddington Road, Seaview PO34 5EE By kind permission of Brian and Libby Pell Rally Marshals: Andy & Julie Schofield, Geoff & Veronica Hattersley & Paul & Jacqui Davies Cost: 8 per night Admin Services: water / waste disposal / toilet / indoor facility / CDP (No electric hook-up) Rally No September 2019 The Old Barn The Old Barn Rally Newport Road, Sandown PO36 9PJ By kind permission of Mrs Welti Rally Marshals: Ron & Ann Twining Cost: 13 per night Admin Services: EHU /water / water disposal / shower & toilet block / CDP 22

23 Rally No September 2019 The Dairyman s Daughter Cottage The Light Up Rally Hale Common, Arreton PO30 3AR Light up your unit with Naff lights By kind permission of John and Christine Cooper Rally Marshals: David & Glenys Brown Cost: 10 (no EHU) or 13 (EHU) per night Admin Services: water/ water disposal / some EHU/ CDP Rally No October 2019 Eddies Farm The Chairman s Rally Warlands Lane, Shalfleet, Shalfleet PO30 4NQ Numbers limited to 14 so book early to avoid disappointment! By kind permission of Mr Peter Waite Rally Marshals: Jeff & Sandra Johnson Cost: 10 per night Admin Services: water / water disposal / CDP / Shop (No electric hook-up) 23

24 Rally No October 2019 Appuldurcombe The Isle of Wight Centre AGM & Rally Appuldurcombe Gardens Park, Wroxall PO38 3EP The Centre s AGM will take place on Sunday at 11:00 By kind permission of Cherry Sanders Come and see the results of the Photographic Competition Rally Marshals: Centre Committee Cost: for dogs per night Admin Services: EHU /water / waste disposal / shower & toilet block / all hard standing / CDP 24

25 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan & Motorhome Club will be held at: Appuldurcombe Gardens, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, PO38 3EP on Sunday 13 October, 2019 at 11:00 As required by the Rules Governing Centres, nominations for Executive Officers and Committee, signed by the Nominee and Proposer, must be received by the Centre Secretary not later than FOURTEEN days prior to the Meeting, i.e. 19:00 on Sunday 29 September Only full, joint and family members who are registered with the IW Centre Secretary, 35 days prior to the Meeting may speak, vote, or be eligible for election to Executive Office or Committee at such a Meeting. As required by the Rules Governing Centres a formal notice of Motion, duly signed by the Proposer and Seconder must be received in writing by the Centre Secretary, not less than THIRTY FIVE days prior to the Meeting i.e. 19:00 on Saturday 7 September, AGENDA 1. Notice Convening the Annual General Meeting 2. Chairman s welcome 3. Apologies for absence 4. Minutes of AGM held at Appuldurcombe Gardens on 14 October Matters arising from 4: 6. Notice of Motions received 7. Chairman s Report for Secretary s Report for Treasurer s Report for 2018 and current financial position 10. Rally Secretary s Report for Election of Officers and Committee 12. Presentations 13. Approval of Auditors 14. Centre Charity for Any other business David Lumley Centre Secretary Isle of Wight Centre of The Caravan & Motorhome Club seciowcc@gmail.com 25

26 Please note: Sunday 8 September, 2019 is the last date for the Centre Secretary to receive Centre Registration notification to allow Members to vote and speak at the AGM. CENTRE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM - AGM 2019 I wish to nominate the following Member to stand for election in the capacity stated, at the Annual General Meeting to be held on: 13 October 2019 at Appuldurcombe Gardens, Wroxall PO38 3EP I hereby nominate.. Block Capitals To serve in the capacity of Block Capitals Signature of Proposer Name... Signature of Seconder.. Name... Date.. I agree to accept the nomination. To be in the hands of the Centre Secretary by 19:00 on Sunday 29 September 2019 Please note: Sunday 8 September, 2019 is the last date for the Centre Secretary to receive Centre Registration notification to allow Members to vote and speak at the AGM. CENTRE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE NOMINATION FORM - AGM 2019 I wish to nominate the following Member to stand for election in the capacity stated, at the Annual General Meeting to be held on: 13 October 2019 at Appuldurcombe Gardens, Wroxall PO38 3EP I hereby nominate.. Block Capitals To serve in the capacity of Block Capitals Signature of Proposer Name... Signature of Seconder.. Name... Date.. I agree to accept the nomination. To be in the hands of the Centre Secretary by 19:00 on Sunday 29 September

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29 THE SOUTH WEST REGION What s it all about? The Isle of Wight Centre is one of ten Centres that comprises the South West Region. Each of those ten Centres has two representatives that attend the Regional Council once every quarter. The aims of the Regional Council are as follows :- To represent you, the members, by raising any points of view that you may have at the Club Council To provide a forum to discuss and solve local problems at regional level It is sometimes necessary to seek advice from the Exec. Committee or the staff at East Grinstead. This means that every member of the Club can use the Regional Council to access all levels of the Club s management structure. Your South West Region representatives this year are: Jeff Johnson & David Lumley Thank you to all our advertisers. Please inform them when using their services that you saw their advert in this publication. We really appreciate your support. 29

30 Could you be a Rally Marshal? So that we may enjoy our rallies to the full we need Rally Marshals to help run them. We hope that the following guidelines will help you to decide that supporting the Centre in this way is well worth doing. If you feel that you can help us in this way, please contact our Rally Secretary, Mr. Ken Bolton ( ). Please remember it s your rally and you can make it as simple or as complicated as you wish. It is not a competition to see who can make the biggest rally. Whatever you plan, you can be assured that the Rally Secretary or any Committee Member will be willing to help and offer any advice that you may need. THE EQUIPMENT Rally signs: Flag and pole: Other signs: Pitch markers: These need to be erected as they direct members to the site. Not always required on a commercial site, but it will help members to find you on a large site. Dogs on lead, Rally Office, 5mph, need to be displayed Normally only required on green field sites where a large number of vans are expected. (6 metres apart) The tea box: Most important, this contains the tea, coffee, teapot kettle, and bell. Some of these items are usually passed from rally to rally but if that has not been possible the Rally Secretary will be holding them. Other items of equipment include the marquee, generator, heaters, urn, and tables. These are stored in the trailer which we can always arrange to be towed to the site. 30

31 PRIOR TO THE RALLY You will need to acquaint yourself with the site. This will enable you to plan the siting of the vans and know where the fresh water and Elsan points are. When siting vans please remember the 6 metre rule. You will also need to check the tea box for provisions including milk and biscuits, and if you are going to use the generator you will need to check that there is enough petrol. You will be provided with a rally sheet and centre envelopes showing the members attending and the fees they need to pay. If you are not sure how to do the paperwork please ask the Treasurer or any member of the Committee, who will be pleased to help. NOW FOR THE RALLY Arrive in plenty of time to get yourself sited preferably by the entrance to the rally so that people may see you as they arrive, check the equipment, get the signs out, peg the field out if needed and get the flag up. Then make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, whatever you prefer. As members arrive give them your programme for the rally along with the brown envelopes showing them the payment required. Unless you ve made any special plans for the rally such as competitions, games or any other entertainment, you can now relax and enjoy the rally. At the end, pay the site owner and give the balance of payments collected to the Treasurer, along with any receipts showing what you have spent. FLAG A lot of people are confused by the term Flag, but all it refers to is the closing of the rally. As Rally Marshals you will need to provide tea, coffee and biscuits, thank the people for coming and give out the results of any competitions that you may have run. The Rally Secretary may have something to announce regarding future rallies followed by the Chairman or a Centre Officer thanking you most warmly for organising such a perfect rally. 31

32 RALLY INFORMATION Rallies take the form of weekend gatherings of both caravan and motorhome owners who have a common interest in their hobby. Members are not organised but are free to relax and join in as they wish. All members are cordially invited to attend any rallies in this booklet or those shown on the Centre website. Rallies can be booked online by visiting the Centre website or by contacting the Rally Secretary - Ken Bolton on Any unavoidable late alterations or cancellations will be notified either by phone or . Only those that have booked will be notified. Unless otherwise stated rallies will start at 16:00 on Friday and close at 14:00 on Sunday. If you wish to arrive early please check with the Rally Marshals beforehand that it is convenient for them and that they will be available to see you on to the site. As a matter of courtesy and to comply with insurance requirements it is important that rally-goers do not arrive on site prior to the designated time. Please be aware that if, for any reason, you do arrive on site before the Rally Marshals you may be asked to re-site your van. Water will be available on or near the site. However, Members are advised to have an overnight supply on arrival, particularly if arriving late. Your own sanitation will be required at all rallies. Where possible a disposal point will be arranged. You will need to take your dry litter home, including bottles, cans and kitchen waste unless the rally site provides refuse facilities. The speed limit on the rally field is 5 mph. Please watch out for anyone walking or playing between caravans and motorhomes. 32

33 RALLY CODE OF CONDUCT The Committee wishes to see the Isle of Wight Centre maintain a very high standard of Caravanning and Motor Caravanning and has drawn up the following Code of Conduct. 1. RALLY MARSHALS These are appointed by the Centre Committee to take charge and be responsible for the organization and conduct of the Rally. Members are therefore asked to comply with any request of the Rally Marshal concerning the running of the Rally. In particular, all members are asked to report to the Rally Marshals upon arrival at the Rally site. This also applies to friends and relatives visiting you at the Rally Site. 2. MEMBERS are requested to co-operate with the Rally Marshals in the placing of their van and towing vehicles on the pitch as indicated. 3. THE CENTRE has a policy of no place saving, to make the task of the Rally Marshal easier. If you wish to be together, then please arrive together. 4. THE CENTRE COMMITTEE reserve the right to refuse the use of a site to any Member or to request any Member to remove his / her Caravan or Motorhome from the site. 5. TENTS are not normally permitted at Centre Rallies. The only exceptions are toilet tents or pup tents to be used by children or grandchildren of ralliers. 6. DOGS & CATS are welcome when kept under control of a responsible person at all times during a rally. Whilst on the rally site pets must be kept on a lead. It is always desirable to exercise pets well away from vehicles. Normally the field perimeter should be used for their natural functions and they should always be cleaned up afterwards. Failure to observe this simple request can cause ill feeling amongst members. 33

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35 7. SAFETY Thoughtless actions often create dangers!! Therefore when on site, please observe the following precautions:- a. Drive at no more than 5 mph (walking pace). b. Always be on the alert for children playing or running between units. c. Learner drivers are not permitted to drive on a Rally Field. d. Do not play ball or similar games near units. e. On most sites we hope to provide a games area away from the units. f. Units must be sited at least 6 metres away from each other. g. Visitors cars must be parked in an area designated by the Rally Officer. h. Young children should never be left alone in Caravans or Motorcaravans. i. Never be without a fire extinguisher, fire blanket and a first aid kit. 8. RESPECT Do not cause annoyance to other Ralliers with unnecessary noise or by loud playing of radios, TV s etc. 23:00 is considered late enough to end all noisy activities. 9. COMPLAINTS Any Centre member finding dissatisfaction on any matter, should submit their complaint in writing to the Committee through the Centre Secretary. 35

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37 Isle of Wight Centre Constitution 1. The constitution of the Isle of Wight Centre is that adopted by the Committee at an Annual General Meeting (AGM). 2. The constitution shall not contravene the current rules governing the conduct of Centres under Byelaw 1 (1) of the Caravan and Motorhome Club. 3. The constitution may be amended or extended after formal discussion and vote with a two-thirds majority in favour at a General Meeting of the Centre. 4. Proposed amendments or additions to the constitution of the Centre shall be formally proposed and seconded by a Member of the Centre and notified in writing to the Centre Secretary at least 35 clear days before the AGM. 5. The Officers of the Centre shall also be Committee Members and shall comprise of:- Chairman Secretary Treasurer 6. Those standing as Officers of the Centre may separately seek nomination for election to the Committee but if elected to fill an Officer position, their nomination for Committee Member will be withdrawn. 7. Election of Centre Officers shall be separate from and precede the election of the remaining members of Committee. 8. Only the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are Officers of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club in accordance with the rules governing Centres. The Vice Chairman shall be deemed to be an Officer of the Isle of Wight Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club when acting on behalf of, or acting at the request of the Chairman. 37

38 9. The Chairman shall stand for re-election and shall not normally seek re-election after a period of three years in office. 10. The Centre shall elect annually either a Centre Auditor who may not be a member of the Committee or appoint a professional accountant. 11. The elected Committee shall conduct business of the Centre in accordance with the rules governing Centres. The Committee may make such additional rules as may be deemed necessary for the easy running of the Centre until the next AGM. These additional rules shall be reviewed and formally presented to the Membership of the Centre at the next AGM for acceptance or rejection. A REMINDER CENTRE REGISTRATION It is not an automatic process! To continue your Centre Registration, it is IMPORTANT that you register with the Centre each year. Please complete the Centre Registration Advice slip that you receive with your new Club Membership Card and return it in the envelope provided. You can also phone The Membership Department on or register online at The Centre Secretary will then be advised and you will continue to receive information from the Centre. In order to vote or stand for Committee at the AGM you must be registered as a Centre Member at least 35 days prior to the AGM. 38

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