Exhibitions and Shows

EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS

JACCI & GRAHAM DURKEE

Exhibition Team

Carry on recruiting

We started helping on the Exhibition stand about 20 years ago. At first we just helped Ann at lunchtimes and gradually we attended the whole show and helped to set up and dismantle the stand. Now along side my husband Peter, Jacci, Graham, Steve and Doreen we make up the Recruiting Team and attend all the Warner’s shows. We love talking to members, both new and long standing also to people who are contemplating purchasing a motor caravan. We are open in all weathers and over the years we have had some horrendous wind and rain thrown at us, but we solider through. We always welcome volunteer members to come and help with dismantling the stand on a Sunday afternoon, many hands do make work easier.

In 2021 we attended all the shows which as a result of the pandemic we attended every two weeks, so we were all kept very busy. A week at home and a week away but we love it. Teresa Guyver

Kettle on the boil

We joined the Club in 2013 and in 2017 I started helping on the Exhibition stand on the Sunday morning, it wasn’t long before Steve and I started helping to pack the stand away at the end the show. After seeing an advert in 2019 asking for volunteers to help on the refreshment team, we put ourselves forward, the rest as they say is history and we are now part of the recruitment team. We thoroughly enjoy ourselves and continued to help even when the pandemic stopped us being allowed to do any drinks. The refreshments were back on by the Norfolk show last year and we hope that it is back to stay. The team aways welcome new volunteers to serve up a brew and have a chat, it gives as a break as well. We are looking forward to another great year meeting members. Doreen Wilton

SUE & MICK PILKIW

Membership Services. Head Marshals

Delayed start but sun shines as shows return in 2021

Alittle later in the year than originally planned, the Warners Shows 2021 got off the ground in June, starting with Peterborough in glorious weather. Stoneleigh followed and we found ourselves in a new camping area, close to the somewhat depleted exhibition area and even closer to the farm shop and café! This could well have been our last visit to Stoneleigh as it’s not on the 2022 list. For all those fans of rock and roll – it’s now moved to Norfolk. Unfortunately, the longawaited Edinburgh Show is also on hold for 2022.

Last year Mick and I had asked for volunteers to join our Marshalling Team and I’m very pleased to report that we had a fantastic response. As a result, seven new couples from many different Groups, joined the Marshalling team, giving us a team of eleven couples in total. There was a slightly different team at each of the shows, ranging from 4 to 6 couples, and every team soon bonded together and worked well. It’s not an easy ride as we welcome campers from 8am in the morning to 9pm at night, pitching up in all kinds of weather. Despite that, we have a good time, and it’s not unusual to walk past the Marshals’ tent and hear laughter as we work. Mick and I would like to thank Cyril & Monica, Dave & Champa, Pete & Jo for their continued support,

and a special welcome and thank you to those who joined us for the first time this year; Ali & Dawn, Alan & Julie, Bob & Muriel, Fil & Jan, Ian & Jean, Ian & Sandra and Steve & Marion. Very many heartfelt thanks to you all for your hard work, fun and friendship.

Remember you can camp from the Thursday before the show starts. All bookings have to be made through Warners, but don’t leave it too late to book your pitch at the Shows in case our area is fully booked.

Looking forward to welcoming you to the MCC rally area at Warners Shows in 2022.

We are frequently asked questions about the parking at Shows. In the following points we answer some of your questions in the hope that you will understand the constraints under which we work.

I’m an MCC member but I didn’t book with you, can I come and park in your area?

Warners Show Organisers allocate our camping area and the exact number of pitches required for MCC members who have pre-booked to camp with the Club. We are only able to accept those with valid MCC tickets issued by Warners. Any alterations to your ticket’s allocated parking area has to be arranged through Warners office, not MCC Marshals.

Is there space for my awning?

Warners pitch size is 8m wide x 10m length, based on average motorhome width of 2.5m and 6m between vans. We park up with 6m between vans. The 6m gives 3m space for an awning, windbreaks, table & chairs or pup tent. If your awning is bigger than 3m we may struggle to find space for it as there must be 3m between vans completely clear of any obstruction.

Why park with all doors facing same way?

We pitch in single rows which allows British and Continental vans to park together with no doors facing each other. To pitch vans with doors facing each other we would need 9m between vans. This amount of space is not available at Shows. If we parked vans on either side of their pitch to gain 9m, we would lose pitches.

Can pitches be saved for family or friends arriving later?

Filling in spaces that have been left empty can be awkward. Firstly, all motorhomes have to be parked up by Marshals, and it can be difficult for us to be available in all areas of the field at the same time, especially during busy times. The second consideration is that the space for manoeuvring is more limited once a row has been parked up. If you wish to park together it is simply best to arrive together.

Are there any disabled parking pitches in the MCC area at Shows?

We do our best for you by organising to keep a few preferential spaces within our area that are near to any facilities and access routes for members with wheelchairs. However, we have no way of knowing how many disabled spaces will be required and they are allocated on a first come first serve basis. If you have any special needs, share them with the Marshals when you arrive and we’ll do our best to help. Be assured that all Marshals will respect your privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Please note that if you tick the disabled box on the Show booking form, you will be parked in the Warners Disabled area – not with the MCC. >>

BOOKING FOR MCC RALLY AREA AT WARNERS SHOWS

You need to book through Warners. If you wish to have a pitch in the MCC area at Warners’ Shows, please make sure you put Motor Caravanners’ Club on your booking form. This will entitle you to a discount for parking with the Club. Please be aware that Club Marshals cannot alter your booking, so unless you do this, you will not be allowed to park with us and won’t receive the Club discount.

The number of pitches is determined by the Show Organisers and the Club has little control over the area allocated, or to the condition it’s in. The Marshals do their pegging out before members arrive usually on a Wednesday. Thursday is when most members attend prior to the Show opening.

Our Club’s policy is to treat all members with compassion and our Head Marshals and their team will do their utmost to accommodate you and make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The Marshals keep a few preferential spaces near to the toilets and access routes for members with wheelchairs but these are very quickly taken and once filled, others will have to use what is available on the site.

WARNERS’ PRE-BOOKED DISABLED AREA

Warners has a designated disabled area at each Show. To be sure of getting a preferential area with easy access to all the facilities, disabled members should consider booking the Disabled area with the show organisers. When you book, you must provide your Blue Badge number. When you enter the Showground, you must be prepared to show your Blue Badge and have the person it relates to in the vehicle. Please note that this is a separate area and not on the MCC rally field.

Mick and Sue Pilkiw, Head Marshals and their team look forward to welcoming you to the 2022 season of outdoor shows which are as follows: • Peterborough 22 -24 April • Newbury 13-15 May • Norfolk 22-24 July • Malvern 19-21 August • Shepton 9-11 September • Lincoln 23-25 September

These dates are for the Show – if you are camping, you can book though Warners from the Thursday. Wherever you camp, do call in at the Marshals’ tent to say ‘hello’, we do appreciate it.

Celebrate

60 YEARS of the Motor Caravanners Club

Diamond Jubilee

1960-2020

Diamond Jubilee National Rally & AGM

Stafford County Showground 9-14 June 2022