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Overseas Travel
Red Square, Moscow
Moscow calling
The 91st FICC Rally Moscow, Russia 29 July – 7 August 2022
There are no details yet apart from the costs which are cost of registration €140 per adult, €85 per child (12-17 years old). Participants in a motorcaravan €180 per person. Electricity €30. One person not staying on rally site €50.
For any member that books they will organise your visa for two weeks before the rally and two weeks after the rally – five weeks in total.
If you are interested in attending this rally please send me an email with you name and group and I will send you further details as soon I receive them.
Please note before booking this rally make sure you have adequate vehicle insurance to cover you in Russia as well as health insurance.
Please contact me for further information.
LES KENDRICK
Chair of Overseas Travel; FICC Chief Delegate; Group Liaison
Roman Catholic Church of St. Cross in Kozienice
FICC Rally 2023
The 93rd International FICC Rally will take place in Kozienice in Poland from 24th June to 3rd July 2023
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RON HARRIS
MCC Office Administrator and Company Secretary
Camping Card International
The Camping Card International (CCI) is regarded as a camper’s identity document and may be deposited with the Campsite Manager in lieu of your official identity document (passport). By signing the CCI you commit yourself to abiding by the Campers’ Code. On some sites CCI holders are entitled to a discount on regular fees. The period of validity appears on the CCI. If duly signed the CCI is proof that the liability of the holder and accompanying party, up to 11 people, is covered in case of bodily injury or material damage caused to a third party in accordance with the FICC Camper’s Third Party Insurance.
The CCI is issued for a maximum period of 12 months but is only valid while your club membership is fully paid up to date and your passport details are current. Should you have a change of address or your passport is renewed during the life of your CCI then a new application and payment must be made for
The following information is needed for a CCI: Membership number; Date of birth; Place of birth; Nationality; Passport number; Passport date of issue; Passport expiry date and Passport Authority.
a CCI to be issued to co-inside with your new address or new passport details.
Optional information published by the >>
FICC can be found on the FICC website. There is a website guide to travel in affiliated FICC European countries (all of Western Europe). Information is given on campsites throughout Europe offering a discount to holders of a CCI.
The information website contains details of more than 1600 campsites in 25 European countries that offer members who are in possession of a valid CCI card, a discount of up to 50%on their booking fees.
The CCI card is available from the Club office, price £6. Telephone 01684 311 677 or email info@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk MCC Sec & Administration: Ron Harris, Wood Farm Estate, Marlbank Road, Welland, Malvern WR13 6NA.
WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER YOUR CAMPING CARD INTERNATIONAL
Here is some more information on how to register your card on the website (www.campingcardinternational.com) and the many advantages of doing so.
If you are not yet registered on the site 1. Go to the site and click on “Register” in the top right corner. 2. Fill in the registration form and click on
“Submit”. An email will be sent to make sure that the address is correct (please check also the spam folder) 3. Confirm the email address by clicking on the link. 4. The cardholder has access to all the services on the site.
If you are already registered on the site 1. Go to the site and click on “Sign-in” in the top right corner. 2. Sign in as usual with email address and password. 3. Click on “Edit user” and put in the new card number as well as the new acquisition and validity dates. Afterwards click on “Submit”. 4. The number of the previous card goes to Card History and gets replaced by the new card number. 5. The cardholder has access to the site as usual. General Information 1. All registered CCI-holders regularly receive information and news about discounts and new benefits that have been added. 2. Once registered, CCI-holders have access to all contents on the website, including detailed information and contact details of over 2660 campsites that have already registered on the site as well as general information about the CCI, conditions and insurance. 3. The new “Near me” Campsite Search area enables registered cardholders to find the nearest campsite whenever they want, at home or while on holiday. They have decided not to use Apps, instead we have implemented the “Near me” function which provides up-to-date information on the closest campsites 4. If a CCI gets lost or stolen, the card can be protected by blocking it via the site. 5. Registered CCI-holders will receive a reminder one month before their card expires. So they have time to contact their club and get a new card.
For all questions or problems concerning the CCI, there is also a helpdesk in the three F.I.C.C. languages (English, French and German). Anyone who cannot find the answer to their question in the “Frequently Asked Questions” is welcome to contact the CCI team via the website and will receive an answer within 48 hours.
MORE DETAILS ON CLUB WEBSITE
Motor Caravanners Club
Motorhomes go for the price of a car when travelling on the following:
Belfast - Cairnryan / Larne - Cairnryan: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing Belfast - Liverpool: Sun & Mon mornings Dublin - Holyhead: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing Rosslare - Fishguard: Tue, Wed & Thu on any sailing. There are also deals for travelling to Europe and Isle of Wight, check the ferry route map on www.nutttravel.com. Nutt Travel will also offer members up to 10% discount on certain crossings. Please quote your membership number when booking. If anyone is unable to travel we can offer a full refund if cancelled within 2 days. A small deposit secures any booking.
Prices from £269 return on the Stena, Cairnryan - Belfast, return prices can fluctuate and we would advise booking early as that is when you get the best deals. This price is based on a 7m motorhome and 2 adults, travelling at approx. 7.30am outbound and 7.30pm return.
Contact Nutt Travel: Northern Ireland office: Coleraine Tel: 028 7035 1199; York office: Pocklington Tel: 028 7035 1199 or +44 7545 745 791; Southern Ireland office: Leitrim Tel: 00353 (0) 877406708; Manchester office: Peter House, Oxford Street Tel: 0161 9321031 or 07830 639 290
LES KENDRICK
Chair of Overseas Travel; FICC Chief Delegate; Group Liaison
For specialist touring information, contact one of the Club’s touring advisers:
Crossings discounted for members
NUTT TRAVEL
Motor Caravanners Club are delighted to welcome Nutt Travel on board as their ferry crossing travel partner. For competitive quotes for ferry crossings between Ireland, UK, Europe, Isle of Man and Isle of Wight email: info@ nutttravel.com or call 028 703 51199. There is also a live chat feature on their website.
Take your motorhome on the Irish Sea for the same price as a car on selected days and sailings from Belfast or Larne to Cairnryan and Belfast to Liverpool routes. Five or more vehicles travelling on the same route, date and time may also apply for a group discount on certain sailings.
There are also deals for travelling to Europe and Isle of Wight, check the ferry route map on www.nutttravel.com. Nutt Travel will also offer members up to 10% discount on certain crossings. Please quote your membership number when booking. A small deposit of £60 secures your booking with the balance due 6-8 weeks prior to departure.
When making a ferry booking, please have the following information ready:
• Membership number. • Contact daytime telephone number. • Ferry company and preferred route. • The dates and times of travel with at least one alternative, plus any accommodation requirements. (NB. some overnight sailings
Touring advice
England, France & Europe Les Belk T: 0113 245 2606 / 07986 677 375 www.motorhometravel.co.uk Europe & beyond Ron Morgan T: 01462 811 152 E: Ronmorgan14@btinternet.com If you think you could help fellow members with touring information and places to visit in your area, please contact lesk@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk If you use the advisers please let us know and we can write about it in the magazine.
require accommodation to be taken). • Number of passengers travelling, adults, children or infants, together with all passengers’ names as they appear in their passport. Also, details of any pets. • Make of base vehicle, e.g. Fiat, Ford, etc. • Registration number. • Overall length and height of vehicle, including any bike racks, top boxes, etc. • Is a trailer being towed? If so, the length of the trailer including tow hitch or A frame.
P&O Ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
KATE JONES Club Chairman
Pet travel to an EU country and Northern Ireland
Since Brexit you can no longer use a pet passport issued in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland) for travel to an EU country and Northern Ireland. You can still use a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
The requirements for travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland with your pet are: • The animal must be Microchipped • The animal must have a valid rabies vaccination • An animal health certificate unless you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland • if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta, dogs require tapeworm treatment
These requirements also apply to assistance dogs.
It is advised that you check the rules of the country you’re travelling to for any additional restrictions or requirements before you travel.
Travelling from Great Britain to N. Ireland
If you have a pet passport issued in Northern Ireland, contact your vet for advice before travelling.
You can also read about changes to pet travel on the NIDirect website.
Arriving in an EU country or N. Ireland
You’ll need to go through a travellers point of entry when you arrive in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
You may need to show your pet’s animal health certificate along with proof of their: • microchip • rabies vaccination • tapeworm treatment (if required)
Repeat trips to an EU country or N. Ireland
Your pet will need a new animal health certificate for each trip to an EU country or Northern Ireland.
Your pet will not need a repeat rabies vaccination so long as its rabies vaccinations are up to date.
Your dog will need tapeworm treatment for each trip if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Malta, Northern Ireland or Norway. >>
How to get an animal health certificate
You do not need an animal health certificate if you have a pet passport issued in an EU country or Northern Ireland.
You must take your pet to your vet to get an animal health certificate. You need to do this no more than 10 days before you travel.
The certificate needs to be signed by an ‘official veterinarian’ (OV). Check your vet can issue animal health certificates. If they cannot, ask them to help you find an OV.
When you visit your vet, you’ll need to take proof of your pet’s: • microchipping date • vaccination history Your pet’s animal health certificate will be valid after the date of issue for: • 10 days for entry into the EU or Northern Ireland • 4 months for onward travel within the EU • 4 months for re-entry to Great Britain Any changes can be found on the Government website www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad Please check well in advance of travelling with your pet.
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