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ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
CARAVAN CLUB
RALLY PROGRAMME 2013
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP
CARAVAN CLUB
2013 PROGRAMME
Cover by
Mrs Sheila Stubbs
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
The arrival of the Rally Booklet is a sign that winter is coming to an end and we
can look forward to the summer and another rallying season. I hope you will find
plenty of rallies this year which you would like to attend. Please try to book in as
early as you can - I know this is not always possible but it does help the Rally
Officers. Speaking of which I would like to pass on the thanks of all members
to those who are running rallies this year. Without you the Club would cease to
function. It is always good to have new Rally Officers who will have new venues
and ideas on running a rally. Do speak to Lynn or any of the committee if you feel
able to take on this role.
For the first time, the rally booklet will be published on the Club website -
www.rbscc.co.uk - and also e-mailed to all members except those without
internet access who will still receive a printed version. This will be done, partly as
this brings the Club into the technological age, but also to save ever increasing
postal costs now that we will no longer be receiving a subsidy from the Bank.
Mark the website as one of your favourites and look at it frequently as it will in
future also be containing the Newsletter, photos and other news. More detailed
information will be given at the AGM, when I will be interested to hear your
comments on this change.
Lynne and I wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope to see as many of you
as possible on the rally field in 2013.
Mark Stephens
ChairmanCLUB OFFICERS
Chairman Mark 5 Woodgate Close 01243 545877
Stephens Woodgate 07876 296071
(Lynne) Chichester (mobile)
West Sussex PO20 3TA
marklynne5@btinternet.com
Vice Tudor 11 Pear Tree Close 01885 483721
Chairman Jones Bromyard 07770 396298
(Sue) Herefordshire HR7 4BH (mobile)
tudor@tudorsuejones.plus.com
Hon Brian 8 The Finches 01795 473972
Secretary Bourne Sittingbourne 07737 152239
Kent ME10 4PY (mobile)
bribourne@btinternet.com
Hon Dave 26, Thornlea 01233 623344
Treasurer Allerton Ashford 07775 560235
(Chris) Kent TN23 3JX (mobile)
chris.r.allerton@gmail.comCOMMITTEE
East Alan 10 Goshawk Drive 01245 600218
Conroy Chelmsford 07749 290237
(Val) Essex CM2 8XN (mobile)
mralanconroy@yahoo.co.uk
South Lynne 5 Woodgate Close 01243 545877
Stephens Woodgate 07825 135689
(Mark) Chichester (mobile)
West Sussex PO20 3TA
lynnestephens@hotmail.co.uk
Midlands & Wilf Hunt Quarry Cottage 01773 824536
Wales (Dorothy) 104 Sandbed Lane 07760 332501
Belper (mobile)
Derbyshire DE56 0SL
w.hunt191@btinternet.com
North Terry 49 Douglas Avenue 01773 719696
Martin Heanor 07940 705312
(Paul) Derbyshire DE75 7FQ (mobile)
tepalmartin@talktalk.net
Communications Ruth Thornbrake 01822 854120
Representative Bourne Tavistock Road 07876 782961
(Adrian) Yelverton (mobile)
Devon PL20 6ED
ruth.bourne@hotmail.com
Rally Co- Lynn 25 Pentland Place 01635 848751
Ordinator Maslen Thatcham 07986 133369
Berkshire RG19 3YL (mobile)
LMaslen@ntlworld.comCONSTITUTION AND RULES FOR THE ROYAL BANK OF
SCOTLAND GROUP CARAVAN CLUB
1 Name
The Club shall be called The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Caravan Club
2 Objects
The Objects are:-
(a) To provide facilities for social meeting among Members
(b) To encourage and promote recreational activities for Members
(c) To co-operate with or join with other organisations in furtherance and
protection of Members’ interest in caravanning.
3 Membership
Membership is at the discretion of the Committee and is open to:-
1. All members of the staff and pensioners of The Royal Bank of Scotland
Group and their partners who:-
(a) Have use of a caravan, motor home, trailer tent or tent
(b) Agree to observe the Country Code and the Caravan Code
(c) Pay the annual subscription
(d) Complete a membership application form
2. Former employees of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group. The requirements
set out in 3.1 (a) – (d) above must still be met.
3. Children of members who, having reached the age of 21 and having
caravanned with their parents as a family unit within the Club, wish to rally
with the Club in their own right. The requirements set out in 3.1 (a) – (d)
above must still be met.
4. Existing members of the Club who have given up caravanning and camping
but wish to remain within the club as non-rallying members at a reduced
subscription. The requirements set out in 3.1 (c) – (d) above must still be
met.
4 Officials
(a) Management of the Club’s affairs is vested in the Committee comprising the
Officers, who will be the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Hon. Secretary, Hon.
Treasurer and other members, who will be the Rally Co-Ordinator,
Communications Representative and one representative of each Region.
Officers must only be drawn from members as defined in Rule 3.1.
The number of Regions and their boundaries are to be decided by the
Committee.
A quorum for the Committee shall be six members, two of which shall be
Officers of the Club.
The Committee shall have the power to co-opt.(b) Trustees for the purpose of holding an interest in land will be the ‘‘Officers
of the Club for the time being’’
(c) All Officials are to be elected annually from the Club Members.
(d) Nominations for election to the various offices made by a proposer and
seconder with the acceptance of the nominee must be in the hands of the
Hon. Secretary 21 days before the Annual General Meeting is declared
open.
5 Annual General Meeting
An Annual General Meeting shall be held each year for the purpose of receiving
reports from the Officers, electing Officials for the coming year, and for
considering formal matters or any other business. All members present at the
Annual General Meeting or a Special General Meeting shall have the right to vote
on all matters considered. In the event of a tie, the Chairman shall have the
casting vote. At least 21 days’ notice of the Annual General Meeting and of any
formal motion shall be given to Members.
Motions for inclusion on the agenda must be proposed and seconded and be in
the hands of the Secretary 6 weeks before the date of the AGM.
6 Special General Meeting
A special General Meeting may be called by the Committee or upon demand in
writing signed by 15 Members. At least 21 days’ notice of such meeting shall be
given by the Hon. Secretary and such notice shall include details of any
resolution (which must be duly proposed and seconded) which is to be
considered by the Meeting. A Quorum for a Special General Meeting shall be 30
Members.
7 Rules
Alterations or additions to the rules may only be made at a General Meeting of
which 21 days’ notice has been given in writing to all Members detailing the
proposed alteration.
8 Accounts
The Hon. Treasurer shall prepare annual accounts in appropriate form for the
year ending 31st December. After audit these shall be submitted to the Annual
General Meeting for approval.
9 Auditors
An auditor who may not be a Committee Member shall be appointed each year at
the Annual General Meeting.
10 Land
Interest in land may be acquired by purchase, lease or licence for the purpose of
holding rallies or meetings as permitted by legislation or by Local Planning
Authorities or for any other Club activities.THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP CARAVAN CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013 Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting, to be held at Gamlingay Village College, Bedfordshire, on Saturday 30th March 2013 at 3.00 pm. Agenda 1. Apologies for absence 2. Minutes of last meeting 3. Matters arising 4. Report from Chairman 5. Report from Hon Treasurer 6. Election of Officers and Committee 7. Any other business B.Bourne Honorary Secretary Note: Any nominations for Officers or Committee, must be received by the Honorary Secretary at least 21 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Any motions for consideration at the Annual General Meeting must be received by the Honorary Secretary 42 days prior to the Meeting.
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP CARAVAN CLUB
RALLY PROGRAMME 2013
1 29 Mar-3 Apr 5 Gamlingay Village College, Terry & Paul
(Fri-Wed) nights Bedfordshire Martin
2 25-29 Apr (Thur- 4 Brogdale, Kent Brian Bourne &
Mon) nights Jenny Robinson
3 3-8 May (B.H.) 5 Claverley Nr Helen & Ken
(Fri-Wed) nights Wolverhampton, Shropshire Snelgrove
4 8-13 May (Wed- 5 Lower Brailes, Warwickshire Terry & Paul
Mon) nights Martin
5 1-14 Jun (Sat- 13 Puy Rond Camping, France Terry & Paul
Fri) nights Martin
6 14-18 Jun (Fri- 4 Knapton, Norfolk Pauline & Alan
Tue) nights Parr
7 18-23 Jun (Tue- 5 Fakenham, Norfolk Jean & Peter
Sun) nights Parker
8 11-16 Jul (Thur- 5 Martlesham, Suffolk Joy & John
Tue) nights Angier
9 1-5 Aug (Thur- 4 Heaven Farm, Sussex Sheila & John
Mon) nights Stubbs
10 8-13 Aug (Thur- 5 Cookham, Berkshire Lynn Maslen
Tue) nights
11 17-22 Aug (Sat- 5 Wildhern Nr Andover, Jill & Mike
Thur) nights Hampshire Reynolds
12 22-27 Aug (B.H.) 5 Fareham, Hampshire Lynne & Mark
(Thur-Tue) nights Stephens
13 7-12 Sep (Sat- 5 Sarnau, Ceredigion Helen & Ken
Thur) nights Snelgrove
14 12-17 Sep 4 Merixton House Farm, Terry & Paul
(Thurs-Mon) nights Pembrokeshire Martin
15 16 Nov (Sat) 1 Wyboston Lakes, Terry & Paul
nights Bedfordshire MartinRALLY OFFICERS 2013 (see also Club Officers and Committee)
John Angier 106 St Andrews Road 01245 466825
(Joy) Boreham 07710 751228
Chelmsford (mobile)
Essex CM3 3DL
john.angier@virgin.net
Brian Bourne See Club Officers
Paul Martin See Committee
(Terry)
Lynn Maslen See Committee
Peter Parker 8 Blossom End 01485 541607
(Jean) Snettisham 07885 512458
King’s Lynn (mobile)
Norfolk PE31 7UP
jeanwvictor@btopenworld.com
Alan Parr 3 Wysteria Way 01485 541517
(Pauline) Snettisham 07796 212816
King’s Lynn (mobile)
Norfolk PE31 7UF
alanhparr@msn.com
Mike Reynolds 16 Kingsmead 01264 710514
(Jill) Anna Valley 07880 918885
Andover (mobile)
Hampshire SP11 7PN
mikejillreynolds@btinternet.com
Ken Snelgrove 2 Ravens Croft 01239 810656
(Helen) Tresaith 07805 247612
Nr Cardigan (mobile)
SA43 2JN
Hksnelgrove@aol.com
Mark Stephens See Club Officers
(Lynne)
John Stubbs 124 Hamilton Avenue 020 8641 0375
(Sheila) North Cheam 07941 633547
Surrey SM3 9DT (mobile)
stubbs.77@tiscali.co.ukBOOKING INTO RALLIES IN ALL CASES, WHETHER SENDING A SLIP REQUESTING A SPECIAL BOOKING FORM OR USING THE STANDARD BOOKING FORM, PLEASE ENCLOSE A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (SAE) Two booking systems are being used and in both cases, please submit your booking forms to meet the last booking dates given, but, wherever possible, book in earlier. Some rallies may have a limited number of pitches which have been reserved. To allow as many ralliers as possible to attend these rallies, if there is the possibility of getting more pitches this will be noted in the rally information and you should book in as soon as possible, and before this initial date, to give as much chance as possible that you will be successful in your booking. Where no last date is given, please book in no later than 14 days before the start of the rally, especially if you expect to receive a plaque. A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH RALLY. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE AT RALLIES BEFORE THE STATED OPENING TIME – there is need to maintain goodwill with site owners and others and the Rally Officers should be given time to site direction signs before you arrive. This particularly applies to Schools and Colleges. Rally Officers should approach their Regional Representative or the Secretary for a plaque catalogue. Please consider what motif you require well in advance to avoid last minute panics. Plaques should be ordered not later than 2 weeks before they are required. Plaque colour for 2013 is RED. Our plaque suppliers are:- Baypress c/o Andy Whitehead 4 Yew Cottage Brighton Road Lower Kingswood Tadworth Surrey KT20 6XL Telephone: 01737 669101 Email: baypresslimited@gmail.com Website: www.baypress.org.uk Orders should be posted or emailed 2 weeks prior to the rally and invoices should be paid upon plaque receipt (please send a copy of the invoice with your payment for reference).
THE INTERNET
Anyone subscribing to an Internet provider for the first time is invited to advise
Brian Bourne (bribourne@btinternet.com) who keeps a list of email addresses for
Club members. Also please advise him should you change your email address.
Don’t forget you can put your photos or view photos of rallies on
www.photobucket.com name: craftygran and password: RBSCC2009 (email to
Sheila Stubbs at stubbs.77@tiscali.co.uk if you would like a photo posted).
The Club has a website (www.rbscc.co.uk) where you will find copies of the
up to date Rally Officer Guidance, links to the full versions of the various
codes we must abide by for our continued ACCEO membership (seaside
and countryside), and a Word-based version of the rally booklet should you
lose your printed copy. All these can be found in the ‘members only’ area
of the website (password: RBSCC2009).
RALLY CO-ORDINATOR’S NOTES
As always thanks to all those who have stepped up to the mark to run rallies for
2013. As some of you may notice we have fewer rallies this year, but what we
lack in numbers, I’m sure you’ll agree we make up for in quality. This year we are
spanning from Wales to Norfolk, Wolverhampton to France – quite an impressive
spread! A new venue for the AGM this year and a number of new to the Club
sites sit alongside some old favourites making a welcome return back to the
programme.
As previous years, thanks go to Chris and Caroline Leggett and Staff for all their
help in setting up and printing this booklet, and to Andy for dealing with the
plaques. But my biggest thanks go to the Rally Officers who have given up their
time to find the venues and run the rallies. If you’ve not run one before (or for a
while) why not volunteer for next year, as without Rally Officers we really don’t
have a Club.
Here is to another great caravanning (and motorvanning) year!
Lynn
PS Don’t forget about rallies for 2014, the new year planner is already starting to
fill up as you’ll see by the already pleasingly populated list at the end of the
booklet!!
INSURANCE DISCLAIMER
All persons attending rallies or social functions do so
entirely at their own risk.
No responsibility for persons or property is accepted by
the organiser or their insurers2013 RALLY PROGRAMME
1. GAMLINGAY VILLAGE 2. BROGDALE, KENT 25th
COLLEGE, GAMLINGAY, – 29th APRIL
BEDS (A.G.M.) 29th MARCH – Thursday – Monday
3rd APRIL
Address of Rally Site
Friday – Wednesday
The National Fruit Collections
Address of Rally Site Brogdale Farm
Gamlingay Village College Brogdale Road
Station Road Faversham
Gamlingay, Nr. Sandy Kent. ME13 8XZ
Bedfordshire. SG19 3HD
Rally Officers
Rally Officers Brian Bourne & Jenny Robinson
Terry and Paul Martin Chris & Dave Allerton
Plus Team
Site Details
Site Details Rally opening time to be confirmed.
Rally opens 12 noon. Site Level. Blocks always needed. Toilet
Toilet facilities. Tents accepted. facilities available at limited times.
Shops nearby. Tents accepted. Shops nearby.
Attraction/Events Attractions/Events
Easter rally – AGM on Saturday Historic market town of Faversham.
15:00. City of Canterbury. Mini railway on
site. Saturday evening meal in on-
Bookings site restaurant.
Paul Martin
Use SPECIAL booking form. Bookings
Available from 1st February 2013. Brian Bourne
Last date for booking 14th March Use STANDARD booking form.
2013. Details available 1st January 2013.
£5 Deposit Required Last date for booking 12th April
2013.
£5 Deposit RequiredBookings
3 CLAVERLEY (Nr. Ken Snelgrove
WOLVERHAMPTON), Use STANDARD booking form.
SHROPSHIRE 3rd – 8th MAY Details available 1st January 2013.
Last date for booking 14th April
(B.H.) 2013.
Friday – Wednesday
£2 Deposit required
Address of Rally
Druidswood
Griffiths Green
Claverley
Salop. WV5 7BG
O/S Map Sheet 138, grid reference
798933 4 BRAILES VILLAGE
Rally Officers HALL, LOWER BRAILES,
Helen & Ken Snelgrove WARWICKSHIRE 8th – 13th
MAY
Site Details Wednesday – Monday
Rally opens 12 noon. Site level.
Tents accepted. Shops nearby (2.5 Address of Rally Site
miles). Extended stay possible on Village Hall
adjacent CL (Camping and Caravan Lower Brailes
Club 2013/4 Book, page 384) with Warwickshire.
prior booking with owner. Beware –
narrow approach roads. Rally Officers
Terry & Paul Martin
Attractions/Events
Bridgenorth 5 miles (for Severn Site Details
Valley Railway). Ironbridge 10 miles Rally opens 2pm. Blocks needed.
(World Heritage Site). Crystal Tents accepted (with own sanitation
Museaum at Stourbridge/Brierly Hill provision). Shops nearby.
(9 miles). National Trust property at
Attractions/Events
Wightwick Manor, Nr Wolverhampton
(6 miles). RAF Cosford WWII aircraft
(8 miles). Halfpenny Green Vineyard
and craft centre (incl. Birds of Prey) Bookings
(2 miles). Dudley Zoo (9 miles). Paul Martin
Numerous golf clubs within 5 miles. Use STANDARD booking form.
Retail therapy at Merry Hill Shopping Details available 28th February
Centre (10 miles). Walking close by 2013.
at Clent Hills and Kinver Edge. Last date for booking 1st May 2013.
Depending upon numbers, possible No deposit required
private group visit to Bird of Prey
Centre.5 PUY ROND CAMPING, 6 KNAPTON, NORFOLK
BRESSUIRE, FRANCE 1st – 14th – 18th JUNE
14th JUNE Friday – Tuesday
Saturday – Friday
Address of Rally Site
Address of Rally Site Mundesley & District Recreation
Puy Rond Camping Assoc.
Allee dr Puy Rond Hall Lane
Cornet Knapton
79300 Mundesley
Bressuire, France Norfolk. NR28 0RZ
www.puyrondcamping.com Rally Officers
Pauline & Alan Parr
Rally Officers Jean & Peter Parker
Terry & Paul Martin
Site Details
Site Details Rally opens 2.00pm. Site level. Toilet
Rally opens anytime – comm. site facilities. Shops nearby. Tents
with allocated pitches for RBSCC. accepted.
Blocks maybe needed. Toilet
facilities. Electric hook-ups. Shops Attractions/Events
nearby. Extended stay possible. Club house with bar and some
Limited numbers. Exceptional cost, entertainment. Cromer coast nearby.
pricing TBC. Good cycling, walking and woodland
nature trails. Toilet facilities.
Attractions/Event
Bookings
Bookings Alan Parr
Bookings are to be made direct with Use STANDARD booking form.
site then notify Paul Martin. Details available 1st March 2013.
Last date for notification to Rally Last date for booking 1st June 2013.
Officer is 15th May 2013. No deposit required
No deposit required7 FAKENHAM 8 DAN’S MEADOW,
RACECOURSE, NORFOLK MARTLESHAM, SUFFOLK
18th – 23rd JUNE 11th – 16th JULY
Tuesday – Sunday Thursday – Tuesday
Address of Rally Site Address of Rally Site
The Racecourse Dan’s Rally Field
Fakenham Bealings Road
Norfolk. NR21 7NY Martlesham
Woodbridge
Caravan Club Handbook 2013/4
page 74 Suffolk IP12 4RW
OS Map Sheet No 169 249 473
Rally Officers
Jean & Peter Parker Rally Officers
Pauline & Alan Parr Joy & John Angier
Ann & John Cockell
Site Details
Rally opens 1.00 pm. Limited Site Details
numbers (12) 9 with electrics on Rally opens 2.00 pm. Blocks needed.
hardstanding and 3 on grass – more Limited toilet facilities. Shops nearby
pitches possibly available, book early Extended stay possible (C &CC CL
if possible to allow more pitches to adjacent). Tents accepted.
be booked if needed. Site level. Exceptional cost of £10.50 per night,
Toilet facilities. Shops nearby. less for 11 or more units.
Exceptional cost of £13.00 per night
which includes electrics. Attractions/Events
Rural Suffolk villages nearby,
Attractions/Events together with tidal estuary. Coast 11
Close to attractive market town of miles. Shopping in county town of
Fakenham with quaint shops and Woodbridge, major shops and retail
delightful flea market held every parks in Ipswich. Saturday night get
Thursday. Ideal base for exploring together and BBQs etc on other
Norfolk’s varied attractions and rural nights.
scenery.
Bookings
Bookings John Angier
Peter Parker Use SPECIAL booking form (to be
Use STANDARD booking form. requested via email to save postage
Details available 1st March 2013. please). Details available 1st March
Last date for booking 1st June 2013. 2013.
No Deposit Required Last date for booking 18th June
2013.
£5 Deposit Required9 HEAVEN FARM, SUSSEX 10 COOKHAM, BERKSHIRE
1st – 5th AUGUST 8th – 13th AUGUST
Thursday – Monday Thursday – Tuesday
Address of Rally Site Address of Rally Site
Heaven Farm Church Gate
Furners Green Cookham
East Sussex TN22 3RG Alnwick
Berkshire SL6 9SP
Rally Officers
Map reference SU 896 855
Sheila & John Stubbs
Rally Officers
Site Details
Lynn Maslen
Rally opens 2:00pm. Slightly sloping
Kate Sarazin
site. Extended stay possible. Tents
accepted. Site Details
Site opens 2.00 pm. Blocks may be
Attractions/Events
needed. Tents accepted. Shops
Farm Museum and Nature Trail,
nearby.
fishing, Bluebell Railway. Standen,
Sheffield Park and Wakehurst Place Attractions/Events
NTs nearby. Communal BBA Sat River Thames within walking
evening, puds to be provided. distance. Windsor Town and Castle
and other local attractions in the
Bookings
Royal County. London attractions by
John Stubbs
train. Social events in evening.
Use STANDARD booking form.
Details available 1st March 2013. Bookings
Last booking 30th June 2013. Lynn Maslen
No Deposit Required Use STANDARD booking form.
Details available 1st April 2013.
Last date for booking 1st July 2013.
No deposit required11 WILDHERN, NR 12 TITCHFIELD, FAREHAM,
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE 17th HANTS (B.H.) 22nd – 27th
– 22nd AUGUST AUGUST
Saturday – Thursday Thursday – Tuesday
Address of Rally Site Address of Rally Site
Tangley Parish Village Hall Drove Lea Farm
Hatherden Road Mill Lane
Wildhern Titchfield
Hants SP11 0JE Fareham
Hampshire PO15 5DX
Rally Officers
Jill & Mike Reynolds www.droveleacaravans.co.uk
Claire & Gary Webster Rally Officers
Site Details Lynne & Mark Stevens
Jenny & Noel Willis
Rally opens 2.00 pm. Blocks maybe
needed. Tents accepted.
Site Details
Attractions/Events Site opens 1.30 pm. Blocks needed.
Hawk Conservancy / Winchester / Shops nearby. Electric hook-up.
Salisbury in easy reach. Extended stay possible. Tents
accepted.
Bookings
Attractions/Social Activities
Mike Reynolds
Use STANDARD booking form. Near to Portsmouth, Solent and
Details available early 1st February attractive countryside. Social event
on Saturday evening, barbeques.
2013.
Last date for booking 30th June
Bookings
2013. Mark Stevens
No Deposit Required Use STANDARD booking form.
Details available 1st May 2013.
Last date for booking 1st August
2013.
£5 Deposit Required13 SARNAU, CEREDIGION 14 MERIXTON HOUSE
7th – 12th SEPTEMBER FARM, PEMBROKESHIRE
Saturday – Thursday 12th – 17th SEPTEMBER
Thursday – Monday
Address of Rally Site
Talywerydd Touring Caravan & Address of Rally Site
Camping Park Merixton House Farm
Sarnau Stepaside
Llandysul Narbeth
Ceredigion SA44 6QY Pembrokeshire SA67 8PJ
Rally Officers Rally Officers
Helen & Ken Snelgrove Terry & Paul Martin
Site Details Site Details
Rally opens 12 noon. Blocks needed Rally opens 2.00 pm. Blocks needed.
– sloping site. Toilet facilities. Toilet facilities. Electric hook-up.
Electrics may be possible, but are Shops nearby Extended stay
not available if we are on rally field. possible.
Shops nearby. Extended stay
possible. Tents accepted. Cost will Attractions/Events
be £6 per night without electrics or Beaches / NT properties etc..
£9 per night if we are on the
commercial site with electrics. Bookings
Paul Martin
Attractions/Social Activities. Use STANDARD booking form
West Wales coast – views and two available Easter 2013.
blue flag beaches 1.5 miles. Good Last date of booking 4th September
coastal scenery. Newquay 10 miles 2013.
(boat trips for seal and dolphin No deposit required
spotting). Cardigan 10 miles (nearest
supermarkets). NT property at
Llanerchaeron, Nr. Aberaeron (15
miles). National Woollen Museum at
Drefach Felindre (10 miles). Coracle
Museum at Cenarth (9 miles).
Museum of Fire ( 2miles) Golf can be
arranged at Cardigan G. C.
Booking
Ken Snelgrove
Use STANDARD booking form.
Details available 1st February 2013.
Last date for booking 8th August
2013.
£2 deposit required15 WYBOSTON LAKES, BEDFORDSHIRE 16th – 16th NOVEMBER Saturday – Saturday Address of Rally Site Wyboston Lakes Great North Road Wyboston Bedfordshire MK44 3AL Rally Officers Terry & Paul Martin Site Details Meal will take place within the hotel complex, 7pm for 7.30pm. Rooms will be available to book direct with the hotel or there are campsites in the surrounding area. Cost will be more than £9. Attractions/Events End of Season Dinner. Bookings Paul Martin Use SPECIAL booking form available Easter 2013. Last date for booking 9th November 2013. £10 Deposit PER PERSON Required
PAST CHAIRMEN
1972–77 Reg Bamber
1978–79 Bob Appleton 1995–97 Mike Wood
1980 Reg Bamber 1997–99 Terry Martin (Mrs)
1981–82 Ron Scott 1999–01 Doug Nokes
1983–84 Alan Addenbrooke 2001–03 Brian Makepeace
1985–86 David Cole 2003–05 Mike Reynolds
1987–88 Peter Parker 2005–07 Paul Martin
1989–90 Wilf Hunt 2007–09 Ken Snelgrove
1991–92 Sid Shilling 2009–11 Duncan Peel
1992–95 John Harrison 2011– Mark Stephens
FELLOWSHIP AWARDS 2012
No of Rallies
Attended
Joy & John Angier 15
Linda Day 12
Terry & Paul Martin 12
Lynn Maslen 11
Val & Alan Conroy 10
Lynn & Mark Stephens 10
Sheila & John Stubbs 10
Mary & Dennis Watson 10
Those qualifying for a Fellowship Plaque in 2013 should complete and return the
form in this booklet to the Hon Secretary by 31st December 2013.ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND GROUP CARAVAN CLUB
CODE OF CONDUCT
(TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH “GUIDANCE NOTES FOR RALLY OFFICERS”)
In the interest of safety and in order that all members shall have the maximum
enjoyment from rallies, you are asked to observe the following.
1. Rally Officers shall have overall control on rally sites and members
are expected to comply with any instructions they may issue.
2. All members should be aware of and observe the Caravan Code, the
Countryside Code and the Seashore Code.
3. When selecting a site, Rally Officers will undertake reasonable steps to
satisfy themselves that the site to be used has not been refused planning
permission or where exemption has been withdrawn (known as
“paragraph 13” orders). The local authority must be consulted before
meeting on land adjacent to permanent sites and the Club will agree to
avoid any site to which the local authority maintains a valid objection. The
Club will not meet on sites adjacent to certificated locations unless the
proposed site is clearly differentiated. Rally Officers will take reasonable
steps to ensure that siting of units does not unduly interfere with the
activities of local people and their privacy or the enjoyment of others of the
landscape and natural beauty of the area. The Club will not camp on any
site for more than 42 consecutive days or 60 days in any 12 months and
will also endeavour not to camp on any site being used by other exempted
organisations if, by so doing, these limits would be exceeded. The Club
undertakes not to overuse any venue by successive meetings on the
same land.
4. Local people should be able to carry on their normal activities when
meetings are in progress. Reasonable steps must be taken to minimise
any disturbance. The Club will investigate and deal with any complaints
made. Care should be taken not to damage the site or surrounding
locality. Trees, fences, buildings, equipment and stock should be
respected.
5. Restrict your vehicle speed to 5mph (walking pace) on the rally field.
This also applies to visitors whose cars are to be parked away from the
caravan lines as directed by the Rally Officer. The Rally Officer will take
steps to ensure that travel from major roads to a proposed site is not likely
to cause undue disruption to other road users. Access to the site must be
suitable for the number and likely size of units attending the meeting.
6. Emergency vehicles must be able to gain access to any unit on the site.
As such units including awning and towing vehicle (which should be
parked on the offside of the caravan unless otherwise directed) should be
well spaced so that they do not restrict access or exit. A minimum of 3
metres should be required between units in all circumstances.
7. Where the site is being used by both tents and caravans they must be
sited entirely separate from each other. Not necessarily segregated butnot interspersed. Trailer tents are classified as tents. Children’s “pup-tents”
may be erected alongside the parents’ unit and should be considered as
part of the unit for spacing purposes.
8. No loose equipment to be left outside the caravan beyond what is
necessary and appropriate. Mention to the rally Officer any need for an
emergency washing line.
9. Make sure your children do not make themselves a nuisance to other
members. They must not play near the caravans with hard balls, kites,
Frisbees, bicycles etc. Where space allows, a designated play area will be
identified.
10. Keep your dog on a lead (max 3metres) and under strict control at all
times, not allowing it to foul the ground near the caravans or make itself a
nuisance. Any mess must be cleared up immediately.
11. Respect the privacy and peace of others at all times by keeping vocal
or mechanical instrument noise to a minimum. Portable generators should
only be used with the agreement of the Rally Officer and then only
between 9am and 6pm.
12. All visitors are to report to the Rally Officer on arrival and should not
stay overnight without the Rally Officer’s permission.
13. In the event of a social evening away from the rally field, a volunteer from
the members to stay behind is always appreciated.
14. Barbeques should only be held with the permission of the Rally Officer.
15. Always carry a fire extinguisher. In the unfortunate event of a fire,
evacuate your caravan, turn off the gas supply and disconnect the
electricity cable if possible. Have someone sound the car horn
continuously by way of warning and to summon help. Keep a bucket of
water near the front of your caravan as a fire precaution. The Rally
Officers will have the Club’s first aid kit box but members are advised to
carry their own kit. If you are a trained First Aider advise the Rally Officer
when booking in to the rally.
16. Ensure your caravan, motor home, trailer tent and awnings contents and
accessories are fully insured. The Club carries no insurance other than
Public Liability Insurance and any damage caused to your property whilst
attending a RBSCC rally is entirely your responsibility.
17. Ensure that all instructions issued by the Rally Officer, and in accordance
with arrangements agreed with the site owner, with regard to disposal of
waste (water, chemical and rubbish) are complied with.
18. As a general rule, if, during the course of the rally, a member is staying in
their caravan, that caravan must be on the rally field if the member
wishes to participate in the events of the rally .The only exception is for
medical reasons. If during the course of the rally a member is staying at
home or in a local hotel, then they should seek the Rally Officer’s
agreement before the booking closing date if they wish to attend any of the
events. Rally plaques will only be given to members who attend and sleep
in their caravan for one or more nights. The only exceptions are Christmas
or End of Season Dinners when plaques will be issued to all members
attending.THE CARAVAN CODE
Every member of the Caravan Club agrees to observe the following code.
1. The Caravan
(a) Whether trailer or motor caravan it is a vehicle specifically designed for
caravanning. Its appearance and colour are appropriate and so not offend
public opinion.
(b) It is regularly serviced so that it is safe in all respects when touring on the
road, and on site.
2. On the Road
(a) Selection of trailer caravan and towing vehicle allows adequate
performance in line with the Towing Code namely.
(i) the actual laden weight of the caravan should be kept as low as
possible and should never normally exceed the kerb weight of the
towing vehicle.
(ii) the engine is powerful enough to keep the outfit at a speed,
particularly on hills, that does not baulk other traffic.
(iii) the caravan is carefully loaded to provide good balance and avoid
instability.
(b) The caravan complies with all Road Traffic Acts and other relevant
Regulations, in particular that there should be an adequate view to the rear
of the caravan.
(c) Where the caravan is a trailer towed by a vehicle, it is insured against third
party risks. This must cover not only the caravan when attached to the
towing vehicle but also when detached.
(d) Particular attention is paid to those sections of the Highway Code relevant
to trailer caravans.
(i) to cause the minimum inconvenience to other traffic the caravanner
observes traffic to his rear and ensures that every opportunity is
offered for other vehicles to overtake. This includes the need always to
allow space in front of the outfit for faster traffic to pull into with safety
(and never to have two or more outfits bunched together) and on
narrow roads to pull in and halt at a safe place to allow following traffic
to overtake.
(ii) To carry out normal road manoeuvres with increased care to take
account of the length of the outfit, the vehicle’s reduced acceleration
and its longer stopping distances when braking. This requires greater
anticipation, early signalling of intentions, and a very careful watch of
overtaken traffic, particularly cyclists, before pulling in.
3. On Site
The member
(a) pitches on private land only with the express permission of the owner.
(b) places the caravan where it will not interfere with the convenience orenjoyment of others.
(c) avoids damage to turf by digging holes only when absolutely necessary and
replacing turf where possible and by considerate use of the vehicle.
(d) disposes of any rubbish only be the means provided on the site. If no
receptacles are provided, as on some small farm sites, rubbish is taken
home for disposal, or to any other recognised disposal point that has space.
(e) for touring other than on sites equipped with toilets will carry his own
sanitary equipment (usually chemical closet and approved related fluid) and
dispose of the contents only at the point provided for the purpose. If burial is
necessary, as perhaps on private property, this will not be done in the
vicinity of any water course.
(f) Allows no waste water from the caravan to foul the ground, ensures that
suitable receptacles are connected to the waste pipes to collect the waste
and the receptacles emptied as necessary. In the few instances where no
disposal point is provided, minimum fouling is achieved by distributing the
water over a considerable area, as along a hedge.
(g) Allows neither children nor animals to spoil the enjoyment of others, by
keeping them under control.
(h) drives slowly and quietly when on site.
(i) respects the privacy and peace of others at all times by keeping to a
minimum, mechanical instruments or vocal noise.
(j) ensures that any laundry outside the caravan is displayed as discreetly as
possible.
(k) keeps the pitch neat and tidy, with no loose equipment outside the caravan
beyond what is necessary or appropriate, and on departure leaves it as
clean as, or cleaner than, it was on arrival.
(l) observes the Country Code relating to water cleanliness, fire dangers, litter,
public paths, gates, control of dogs, damage to crops, hedges, walls, trees
and plants, livestock and wildlife.
4. General
At all times, on the road or on site, every caravanner shows courtesy and
consideration to all comers so that the goodwill of the general public towards
caravanners is maintained and improved.THE COUNTRY CODE BE SAFE – PLAN AHEAD AND FOLLOW ANY SIGNS Even when going out locally, it’s best to get the latest information about where and when you can go; for example, your rights to go onto some areas of open land may be restricted while work is carried out, for safety reasons or during breeding seasons. Follow advice and local signs, and be prepared for the unexpected. LEAVE GATES AND PROPERTY AS YOU FIND THEM Please respect the working life of the countryside, as our actions can affect people’s livelihoods, our heritage, and the safety and welfare of animals and ourselves. PROTECT PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AND TAKE YOUR LITTER HOME We have a responsibility to protect our countryside now and for future generations, so make sure you don’t harm animals, birds, plants, or trees. KEEP DOGS UNDER CLOSE CONTROL The countryside is a great place to exercise dogs, but it’s every owner’s duty to make sure their dog is not a danger or nuisance to farm animals, wildlife or other people. CONSIDER OTHER PEOPLE Showing consideration and respect for other people makes the countryside a pleasant environment for everyone – at home, at work and at leisure. This is an abbreviated version. The full document can be read on the Natural England web site http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/campingandcaravan/default.aspx Annex 1a (direct link to guide at http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/combined- guidance_tcm6-9572.pdf). THE SEASHORE CODE SHOW RESPECT FOR CREATURES Leave animals were you find them – never take them home. Turn back any rocks you have moved. Leave seaweed in place – there’s plenty lying loose on the strand line. TAKE PHOTOS, NOT LIVING ANIMALS If collecting shells make sure they are empty. Don’t buy coral, starfish or urchins as souvenirs – these would have been alive when collected. DRIVE ON ROADS, NOT BEACHES Beaches and particularly sand dunes, are easily damaged by cars, bikes and sometimes by too many people. Use designated car parks and footpaths. BE CAREFUL NEAR CLIFFS Don’t throw or push things over cliff edges. Not only is it dangerous, it can drastically increase the rate of cliff erosion and kill or disturb wildlife. AVOID DISTURBING WILDLIFE Keep your distance, watch through binoculars. Keep dogs well clear of birds and other animals. REMEMBER It is now actually illegal to disturb or harass any species of birds and animals. OBSERVE BYE LAWS AND BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHERS. This is an abbreviated version. The full document can be read on the Natural England web site http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/regulation/campingandcaravan/default.aspx Annex 1c (direct link to guide at http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/combined- guidance_tcm6-9572.pdf).
OTHER EVENTS IN 2013
Dates Show Location
22 - 24 UK Spring Newark Showground
March Motohome & http://www.motorhomeandcaravanshows.co.uk/spring/
Caravan
Show
02 – 07 ACCEO Towcester Racecourse, Staffordshire
October AGM/National http://www.acceo.org
Rally
15 – 20 Motorhome & NEC Birmingham
October Caravan http://www.motorhomeandcaravanshow.co.uk/
Show
FORTHCOMING RALLIES IN 2014
6 – 11 July Bromyard, Herefordshire Sue & Tudor 5 nights
Jones
11 – 16 July Stourport, Worcestershire Sue & Tudor 4 nights
Jones
28 Jul – 02 Aug Buckler’s Hard, Hampshire Jenny & 5 nights
Maurice
McNeilCHANGE OF ADDRESS
To THE MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, ROYAL BANK OF
SCOTLAND GROUP CARAVAN CLUB
Please note my postal and/or email address has now changed.
Name .....................
NEW POSTAL ADDRESS .....................
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Postcode ..................... Tel: ..................... Mob: .....................
Email: .....................
REQUEST FOR FELLOWSHIP PLAQUE
(to be submitted by 31st December 2013)
To THE SECRETARY, RBSCC (bribourne@btinternet.com)
We wish to claim our FELLOWSHIP PLAQUE for 2013 and confirm
we have attended 10 RBSCC approved rallies during the year.
Name .....................
RBSCC
TO ..................... .....................
RALLY ..................... DATE .....................
FROM ..................... Please send details as soon as
available in the enclosed
addressed envelope
TELEPHONE NO ..................... E-MAIL .....................
RBSCC
TO ..................... .....................
RALLY ..................... DATE .....................
FROM ..................... Please send details as soon as
available in the enclosed
addressed envelope
TELEPHONE NO ..................... E-MAIL .....................The Royal Bank of Scotland Group Caravan Club - Booking in Form
From ................................................................. Rally ..................................................
Dates of ........................................................................................................................
rally
Home Address ...............................................................................................................
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Phone No. .................................................... Mobile No ...................................
Email ................................................. Vehicle Registration.............................
address
Caravan/Motorhome/Tent
Awning to be Erected NO/YES (Porch or Full – please circle)
Adults attending
Expected arrival ............................. day ..............................................................
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............................. time Children & Ages
Day of departure ............................. ..............................................................
Special rallies 1st/25/50 etc ..............................................................
Certified First Aider in party Yes/No Newspapers (if available)
Any birthdays/anniversaries Yes/No Saturday ..................
Sunday ..................
Monday .................
Tuesday ...................
Wednesday ....................
Thursday ......................
Friday ......................
Deposit (if requested) in name of Rally Officer
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