GROUP NEWS & DIARIES JANUARY 2022 JANUARY 2022
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GROUP NEWS COORDINATOR: Polly Coleman | T: 01502 725841 E: groupnews@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk Post: Motor Caravanner Magazine, Countrywide Publications, Reydon Business Park, Reydon, Suffolk IP18 6DH Next Deadline: January 5 for inclusion in February's magazine
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31 vans came to Terrington St. Clements with first timers and visitors from other groups. The parking team did a great job in the dark fitting everyone in. Friday evening we played Bingo which was profitable for our Secretary winning a line and a house. On Saturday, most went out on the bus to Kings Lynn or Springfields Shopping Centre for retail therapy whilst others explored the interesting village. Saturday evening, we were entertained by our old friend Mark Steele who played the music that we all like. Sunday coffee, tea and farewells to all. A very enjoyable weekend. We had 39 vans at Alderman Peel School at Wells next the Sea for our Xmas party weekend. Visitors from: Essex, 3 East Midlands 2 and Chiltern 2 including their Chairman Mick Mead. 3 Anglia first timers, 2 of which booked for our New Year having had such a good time. On Friday evening, we had soup and French bread served to all followed by tea & Coffee. Tony Park then ran a quiz which taxed some brains. This was followed by music provided by David Seals helped at times by the backing group of Mesdames Poole, King. The Xmas Jumper competition was won again by Ken!! Saturday morning, the hall was decorated by volunteers. Many went down the town as it was a special weekend in Wells. Tables were decorated at 3-30pm. We were served Bucks Fizz by our Chairman at 6 and sat down to a buffet. Our caterer was not allowed to use the kitchen for our usual 3 course meal so Carol arranged for a buffet liasing with Deirdre our usual caterer as to what we wanted and oh boy did we get a spread.
There was something for everyone and left overs as well. Ham, Turkey, hot new potatoes, quiche, salad etc plus a huge cheese board with fruit including grapes. Entertainment was provided by Simon Rose who after a slight detour via Ipswich gave us a good evenings entertainment. Sunday morning we had tea, coffee etc with Mince Pies , Xmas cake or both. A huge raffle finished off the weekend. Weather-wise not good. A lot of rain in heavy bursts but we all survived. Thanks to our Committee for the work beforehand and a special thank you to Carol who dealt with all the bookings etc. Saturday morning, we had an elderly visitor arrive in a little van informing us he was the local mole catcher and was checking the traps on the field. All the vans were on tarmac but Carol wound Keith up that we needed to move the vans and he fell for it. All good clean fun. Scribe Derek Upcoming TCs: January 28-30 Roydon Village Hall IP22 5RB Start Time 16:30pm. February 11-13 Risby Village Hall IP28 6RT Start Time 13:00hrs. Both these are bookable by Teresa 07739 463321 or teresa. poole50@virginmedia.com. No bookings will be taken for any 2022 rally before 12 noon on Sunday 9th January, 2022.
AVON With a very different format from usual, we were kindly invited to join West Country at Riverside, South Molton for their Christmas Party and 16 Avon units attended. What a brilliant venue it was; fully serviced pitches with a splendid clubhouse and surrounded by wonderful Devon countryside. We also had the opportunity to >> January 2022 MOTOR CARAVANNER 29
