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Rally Reports
Basingstoke Canal Centre, 5-9 April 2012
This was our first ever Easter Rally and more than two nights in our caravan.  We towed our caravan with Brendon and Lewis, Mum and Grandad were ahead of us towing Grandad’s caravan.  Brendon said that mum was really brave having Grandad in the car………we didn’t quite understand that but anyway we all arrived safely.  There were lots of caravans already there when we arrived,  Auntie Sandy and Uncle Nick came over to help put up our awnings whilst we took cover in the car playing our DSIs.  By the time we were all set up and mum had fed us all it was time for bed as mum said there was a lot planned for the weekend and we all needed our sleep.  The next few days were so much fun, games and quizzes in the evening,  fun during the day with our new friends we had a great time.  I even managed to fall into the Basingstoke Canal, when I tried to get out of the Canoe.  Grandad had a great time too, although I don’t think Brendon was that chuffed when he knocked on the caravan door at 6.30am Monday as he had no gas or water.  We all laughed about it later though especially Grandad!   The Easter Bonnet competition was good fun, Ella managed to eat her prize before she got back to the caravan!  Thank you to Auntie Sandy for helping me with my hat, we need to try harder next year!  The rally officers were absolutely great especially Pat who allowed me to paint her face.....I think I need practice……………Mum! Thank you so much for the Easter Eggs and the hot cross buns.  The Easter Egg hunt was such fun, especially when we realised all of them had not been put out,  we would have been there all day, especially Ella who was very keen to find chocolate!  We can’t wait for the next rally to meet up with all of our new friends.  I am looking forward to helping with the youth section and can’t wait to get started.  See you all again soon.
Grace and Ella

Loveders 30th March – 1st April 2012
This was our first ‘official’ rally as a West Sussex member, although we have rallied with the Centre before.  As ever we were warmly greeted on arrival by the Rally Officer’s, Zoe & children, Nick & Sandy and directed to our pitch, which was lovely and flat; no levelling required!   Once set up, tea & coffee was on offer, which we sat down to drink in the sunshine.  Our envelope contained a quiz connected to the theme of April Fool’s, which was quite thought provoking.  On Friday evening the party tent was up so ralliers could meet up for a chat, drink & nibbles. 
Saturday dawned bright and dry and we were left to our own devices to explore the area.  Following a good value full English breakfast from the café on site,  Craig, myself  & Ian all went or a walk along by the sea (having had directions from Sandy.  We ended up  at Chichester Caravans, where of course we had to have a nose around and bumped into a few others from the Rally doing the same thing.  We returned to the site for tea and doughnuts from the nearby Farm Shop (definitely worth a visit).  In the evening everyone met up in the party tent and although quite a squeeze enjoyed some fun quizzes and socialising.
Again on Sunday the sun shone, and of course April Fool’s Day!  Quite a few of us awoke to find our solar lights, fire buckets, flags and a car! Had mysteriously disappeared, however it was all in fun and we all saw the funny side!  At flag we were presented with our First Rallier’s Plaque, which we shall of course treasure – thank you again for making us so welcome.  All too soon it was time to say goodbye and tow home.  Loveders is a great site, flat, good location for cycling, walking, plenty to do in the area or just relaxing.
Thank you again to all the Rally Officers – Zoe & children, Nick & Sandy – we look forward to joining you again soon.
Craig & Sandra Sargent


2012 Rally Reports
2011 Rally Reports
2010 Rally Reports
 
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming centre and enjoy seeing so many friends on the rally field. If you have not been to a West Sussex rally recently, why not come and join us and see for yourselves how much fun we have.

A big thankyou to all those members that have volunteered to run rallies in 2012. Without you, there would be no rallies. If you have not run a rally before but would like to do so in the future, why not team up with somebody this year to see what is involved or speak to a committee member who will be able to advise you.

We are always looking for new venues so if you know of a place that we might be able to visit, please inform a member of the committee and they will follow it up.

Finally, please support your rally officers who put a lot of effort into organising events for your enjoyment. Rally weekends are a great way of getting to know people, making long lasting friendships and also offer terrific value for money entertainment.

Hope to meet up with you all soon.

Best wishes

Carol Wightman