This years rallys

Well first rally of the year, Bob and Christine were the rally marshal's with Julie and Steve.

They had seven booked on, but John and Marlene had to cancel, as John has had a operation, Get Well soon John.

Sue and Nick arrived on the Saturday as Katie their dog has been ill, and was only fit to travel Saturday.

The venue is on hard standing with electric just behind the Horn's Inn, which is well known for its fine food, which is sourced locally.

This was a free and easy week-end as we only had 6 vans on, but we all met up Saturday evening in the pub.

Four couples had a meal together and then was joined by Tony and Sheila, Ruth and Graham.

We all had a good natter and a few drinks, and latter in the evening we had our raffle as rain/snow was predicted for Sunday, so thought as we where altogether it was the perfect time..

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First of all Happy New Year to you all, so sorry we missed New Year Rally, its the first time in about 11 years we have been at home ALONE, we missed the company of all our friends and wishing you all the best for the coming year.

Alan has been kind enough to write a report on the rally and he has taken some pictures, as you can see a good time was had by all, I don't know who the chinese couple are, maybe new members?

11 units on the rally, 22 adults and 5 children and by all accounts everyone had a great time, thanks to all for contributing in making it a good rally, whether it was entertainment, helping clean-up, but most of all for just being there.

Thanks to John Robert's for following photo's, i think you all drank, ate and played and had a good time.

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We had 9 vans on this rally with 1 cancellation through ill health, the marshal's for this rally was Nick and Sue assisted by Lauren.

Friday evening when people had settled in, time for FREE bingo in the hall and a dingbat quiz,( i can't get my head round these) but it does make you think!

Saturday all children excited time for Christmas Party 2pm, Graham did a lot of games for them before the entertainer arrived.

Entertainer arrived and kept the children occupied with lots of energetic games and fun dances

The children had a great time, plenty of fun and games with Graham, the entertainer 'Billy', christmas party food and last of all a visit from Father Christmas and a presant given to every child.

Back into the Hall for evenings entertainment run by Nick and Sue rally marshal's. Lots of different games, pity Nick when he collected all the smelly shoes, never mind we all found our own shoes after. We had a adults pass the parcel we all had to wear our presants or we had to do a forfeit.

Tony Christmas Cook Hat, Mary with her pinnie, and Phil with his platts (dosen't he suit it, ha!)

Supper was served in the evening what a lovely spread, was enjoyed by all. We had a early night, but everyone had lots of fun with more games with Nick and Sue for children and adults.

Sunday morning and again gone too quickly time for home, everyone was giving out Christmas Cards to their friends we had the raffle and then a meeting about New Year Rally and time for good-byes.

Would like to Wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope to see you all sometime in the New Year, we have lots of new venues, come and give them a try the rallies are only any good if we have ralliers to attend.

Best Wishes from all your Committee - don't forget any queries/questions please ask..

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Well what a good turnout we had 20 vans on this rally run by Colin, Carla and Carina.

The rally had a Murder, Mystery theme to it we all had clue's put into our windows and the people and the children had to walk round and decipher, who did it? what with? and Where the murder happened, it got everyone out, for exercise, conversation and of course trying to solve the clue's.

Friday evening most went into the club, we all did meet and greet long time no see and then onto a good natter. We had a picture quiz that evening quite hard, but Marilyn won, i think that showed her good memory for the older Stars and actress'es ( or was it her age? )Ha, only joking Marilyn.

Saturday another lovely day and most people had a walk into Lancaster and some went into Morecambe, back in time for the start of the firework display from Lancaster Castle.

We were all in the club early to get our seats, to see the start of the fireworks, the club was quite full with all the regulars. We had another quiz all about writers/ actors associated with murder mysteries this was hard, the quiz was won by Carol, a new member its her 2nd time out with us, well done!

We had a game of Irish Bingo, we had joint winners Bobby and Marlene who each got £18, the Childrens Colouring Competition was won by Wesley and Alwyn won £24.50 on the Bonus Ball, very well done to you all.

A good evening was had by all, it was a shame we had to share the venue and we could'nt really have dancing etc but i think everyone enjoyed it.

Sunday Morning and frost about but it turned into a glorious day and all too soon it was time for Coffee Morning , results of Murder Mystery for Adults and Children, and Raffle.

Results of Murder Mystery, well IT WAS'NT ME, quite a lot got the right answers, names where picked out and Bill and Marilyn won., and childrens competition was won by Elise, well done, what a cutie!

The raffle went on for quite a while we had loads of prizes, what do you choose??

All eagerly waiting for their numbers to come out Kath won last prize, guess what Alan was getting for tea.

Thanks to Colin, Carla and Carina, hope you enjoyed running your first rally, you did a good job.

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The Marshal's for this rally was Bob, Christine, Julie and Steve an extra day was added onto this rally for people who could stop a little longer.

The weather was lovely Thursday, Friday and Saturday and dry, so nice to be able to look round places without huge coats on.

We had 19 units on this rally, new members Mr and Mrs Wright ( sorry didn't get round to introduce myself, will do next time ) and visitors Bernard and Lynn from Coventry Morris, and Mr and Mrs Beale from Landrover ( not sure if it was Alex and Mary) but welcome anyway and i hope you had a good time.

The club was open each evening for those who wanted to go in, with bingo and entertainment, and the chip shop was opened for suppers.

I think most people went into the club Saturday, hope they all had a good night, the children where in a seperate room for their entertainment.

The rain came down during the night but it was nice and dry Sunday morning for coffee morning and raffle.

Christine had done a scavenger hunt for this week-ends competition, fill a bag with as many of the things listed on list, only 2 entered, well done to Lauren and Carina and their families for getting 19 of items, hope they enjoy their chocolates.

Sunday morning came all too soon and time to say good-bye again, and hope to see you all soon.

Next rally, 4th-6th November Lancaster Cricket Club, hard standing, walking distance into Lancaster, Club on site, and you can watch fireworks from club, excellent view of all fireworks and your kept warm, Colin and Carla are marshal's for this rally please give them a ring if your interested, see you soon

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Friday evening everyone just settled in and did their quizzes, and everyone did their quiz this week-end even the children, me thinks it was too easy!

Saturday most went shopping in nearby Cleveleys or Fleetwood there was the market to visit, Town and Freeport, that is were Tony and I visited to get some bargains, thats what i told Tony to get him there!

and some stayed on the farm to go round the farm, enjoy the animal show, train ride, tractor ride, museum etc.

When we arrived back from Freeport most of our members was scrambling to get into the tank for a tank ride, it went all round the large field up and down the hollows, they all seemed to have a good time.

We all went into the barn for evenings entertainment, we had 2 lots of visitors, Axle, Annette and Alex, and also Andy, Karen and Joseph they came to pick their children up and stopped for a while, nice to have visitors who come to support us even if they cannot attend a rally.

We started with a quiz, then we had a few games for the children, musical chairs and 10p game.

Tony then produced a piece of wood that had a £5 note in with 3 holes in it and you had to get the note out, but not through the holes, everyone had a go, the expressions on peoples faces as they where trying to get the money out was priceless.

We then had a game of bingo, Tony did get a few numbers wrong, but i bet the girls didn't complain both Carina and Lauren won, and Alex won the jackpot all of £6, its just a game and all taken in good fun, what would you be without your friends to laugh at!

Sunday morning dry we could get used to this! all too soon time for coffee, results of quiz and raffle.

Our raffle ticket sellers Carina and Lauren,always willing to help, thanks girls..

We had the results from the adults quiz we had 3 winners so had to pick one and it was Sue and Nick, the girls winners was Lauren and the boys winner was Adam, who seemed very pleased with his ball. Adam was also pleased with his raffle prize, a recorder, i wonder why Sue wanted me to hear him play nursery rhymes on it, then she even told him to play Christmas songs to us, was it that he was sooo good - i think not, i bet his mother cursed us - what a rachet!! We went on with the raffle and then said our good-byes before they all went off

Our thanks to all for coming and supporting us, and hope to see you all shortly. Tony and Sheila

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The rally this week was hosted by Alan and Kath with a little help from Tony and Sheila, not a lot!

There was 14 vans on this week-end, good turnout considering bad weather was forecast. It was a free and easy evening Friday to let everyone relax and meet up with their friends.

Belated Birthday Greetings to Axle and congratulations on your Wedding Anniversary Annette and Axle. xx

The weather was quite blustery but very warm Saturday and quite a few went off shopping in nearby Clitheroe or Skipton and some went for a leisurely walk into the village and got caught out with the rain and had to shelter in a nearby pub - heard that before.........

All the adults had a quiz, name the faces, all famous but very hard to think of their names, and children had to make as many words as they could out of 'Dale Hey Farm Ribchester', kept everyone quiet racking their brains.

Evening time and everyone in the barn for 7.30 as we had to vacate at 11pm prompt, Glenys and Phil arrived in the evening for the social and 2 new members friends of Annette and Axle. Glenys had a fall the previous Monday and broke her shoulder, glad she felt fit enough to visit us, get well soon!

We had 3 quizzes in the evening, one won by Joanne, one winner Sue and the other winner was Steve, well done. We then had a 'Mystic Meg we all had to guess what her answer was to each question Alan gave to her. We had new members with us this evening Ian and Rita, welcome to the club, hope you enjoyed the evening.

Sunday morning windy but dry, time for coffee morning, results of competitions and raffle.

The adults competition was won by Steve and Joanne and the childrens by Ellie Kirkham not a bad week-end for the Kirkham's seemed to have won everything. The childrens runner-up was Henry.

We all said our good-byes and another good rally under our belts, see all our friends soon.

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There was 18 vans in total on this rally run by Rally Marshal's John and Alwyn assisted by Alan and Linda, Ken and Sandra.

We had visitors from Landrover, Standard Truimph, Alvis, and Longbridge, nice to see members from other clubs, i'm sure they all enjoyed themselves.

The rally was an extended one running from Wednesday till Monday, plenty of time for visitors to visit York and surrounding areas, of which there are plenty to see.

Close by was the York Designer Outlet, plenty of nice walks in the area, you could walk or catch a bus quite easily, or take a walk along the river.

9 vans arrived Wednesday we were each given a picture which we had to display in caravan window and we had to guess what each picture was i.e. something to do with camping, and then a Beatles Word Play, you had to guess which song titles matched up to the words, quite hard to think of song titles of 22 Beatles songs, you spend your time trying to remember all the titles and singing all their songs, and i never got more than 4 songs, guess i never took much notice.

Wednesday and Thursday the weather was glorious, but Friday and Saturday raining off and on, Sunday weather couldn't make its mind up that was the day we all decided to take our awnings and porch tents down before it rained but it didn't deter anyone from having a good time. Speaking to our ralliers they had been shopping in York, visited York Minster, York Dungeons, Yorvick Centre, Rail Museum, Bridlington, Whitby, some auctually said they didn't have enough time to see everything, they missed rides on open bus and river rides, guess they'll all have to come back again another year.

Quite a lot went to York Rail Museum, and these two couples went had had some fun dressing up, I think they where dressed up!!

Phil and Bill waiting to clock off! Marylyn and Glenys trying to hitch a lift. Jolly train drivers!

trying to crank the engine - hard work Now there trying to hitch a lift to Blackpool

Sunday morning we have our coffee morning and results of quizzes and raffle, lovely and sunny and Alwyn and John had decided we would have a social in the evening outside their van, has it had to be postponed the night before because of rain..

Vinny and Eileen got 22 Beatles questions right, guess he was a big fan, well done! and Alice and Harry got the picture caravan quiz right, well done, also! my picture was a water tap and a toilet roll - i thought 'water closet', but no it was 'aqua roll' obvious when someone tells you!!

The children had to colour a picture, they were all very good and you could'nt pick a winner so Joseph, Kieran and Aiden all won and got a stick of rock from Bridlington

As you can see beautiful morning was hopeing it would last so we could have our social in the evening.

Sunday evening the wind had got up and it went very cold so the social was called off, the sky was very spectacular that evening and everyone was out takeing photo's.

I'd like to thank John and Alwyn, Alan and Linda for being marshal's for this rally and makeing it a lovely Bank Holiday Week-end for every-one

There was 21 vans on this holiday rally, the same amount each week, i believe the weather was beauitful the first week, we didn't get there till the second week.

We had 6 of our own members the second week, there was members from Jaguar, Landrover, Fisher Ludlow, and other clubs, sorry if i missed you off!

This is the little tea rooms in the little cove just down the lane from the site, where we went for cream teas, you can't go to Cornwall without having a cream tea., and watching the surfers.

Another lovely place near Bude is Clovelly, a lovely quaint village, with views to die for, , Charles Kinsley was born here who went on to write 'Westward Ho', and 'The Water Babies'.

The village is still very quaint with lots of visitors, its very steep and its all pebbles, they use to use donkeys and sledges to get food to the villagers.

Graham and Ruth had to go home on the Tuesday due to a flood at home, so sorry they had to end their holiday early.

Andy and Karen had a coffee evening on Thursday of the second week, with the results of contests, winner of bonus ball, game of bingo and a raffle.

2-6 years contest was won by Milly, and the 7-12 years was won by 'Euan', the teenagers was won by 'Adam', and the adults was won by 'Sam Marran', we went on to play bingo and the winner was ' Sam Marran' winning £47, Sam had also won the bingo in the club aswell, very well done!!

We had a birthday girl amongst us 'Tina', who was having a special birthday on Saturday, our best wishes to you Tina, hope you had a lovely day.

Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday at Bude, such a lot of lovely villages to visit, and thanks to Graham, Ruth, Andy and Karen for running rally.

Altogether we had 13 units on this rally, run by Marshals Steve and Joanne, a little rain on Friday evening but not enough to bother about, just a free and easy evening has we didn't have the hall, time to meet and greet and have a natter.

Saturday morning there was a attic sale in the hall, interesting to see other people's junk, because thats what it was mostly, and quite a few members went into Ormskirk and Southport to do some shopping.

Some stayed on the field and had a game of shuffleboard, Alan was kind enough to bring it again, the charge was 20p a go and the winner gets the pot, good game! other people studied their 'dingbats', the week-ends quiz, and the children either coloured their pictures or did word search.

Oh, and there was a bit of fixing going on this week-end, peoples wireing, lights etc.

It turned out a beautiful afternoon, this is what rallying is all about friends, fun and good weather.

We all went into the hall in the evening, Steve and Joanne had lots planned, Alan's shuffleboard was still being played, still time to get the highest amount of discs in spaces!

Tony had gone round to the vans to see if anyone wanted to do the bonus ball on the THUNDERBALL, and it turned out to be number six which was Ellie's number, lucky Ellie.

Steve did a picture quiz with distorted faces, quite hard to make the stars out, Colin and Carla won that, then Alan did his guess the voice, he had gone round to each van asking people to say the same sentence, and then he slowed the voice down and then made it go faster and we had to quess whose voice it was, this was very hard, but Carla came up trumps and won.

The evening was going so fast, Alan gave out the winner of the shuttleboard, it was Andrea, she won £9.60, its surprising how those 20p's mounted up!

Steve had come up with a new game, playing different tracks of music and the dancers had to interpret the music ie twist, birdie dance, can can etc, you soon go out of breath, we had judges and everything, Colin won with his dancing, well done Colin.

Sunday morning there was a under 9's football match on the field, all this and no increase in rally fee!, then it was time for coffee morning raffle, quiz results and good-byes. The week-ends go so fast.

The dingbat quiz was won by Marlene, and the childrens competitions was won by Joseph and Aiden Wheller, well done to you all!

I'd like to thank Steve and Joanne and Ellie, for a great rally, it was much enjoyed by everyone,

and the Committee wishes every member a great holiday and hope the weather is good for you and see you all after your hols.

This rally was run by the committee, we had 21 units on the rally, 17 caravans and 4 tents.

We had the use of the barn Friday Evening quite a few went in to meet up with friends old and new, we had 5 new members this week-end, welcome to Jill and Alan Taylor and Margaret Arstall and also to Dawn and Garath Scott, hope you've enjoyed the week-end with us.

Steve did a quiz with 30 questions and our table won, which makes a change ( and no, before you think, they weren't easy) Alan Simm had brought his 'Shuffleboard' a new game he saw on holiday and decided to make one for the future to play on rallies, good idea Alan, anybody else thinking they could or would do something like that would be very welcome. He had a contest going it was for all ages, he brought a bottle of wine for the winner, BUT it was Ellie Kirkham that won, well done Ellie you did very well, she won £2.

This year we tried something different has we only had 9 children booked on this rally, as you can appreciate it is difficult without children, but i think it worked really well and considering the weather we did very well, we where in and out of the barn many times due to the rain but it didn't deter anyone as you will see.

We started with the egg and spoon race, for children, the ladies then gentlemen, following on with the obstacle race, tug of war for all ages, outside for welly throwing in between showers, we had a different egg throwing this year we had water bombs thrown to each other, inside again and it was skipping a giant rope so all the children could have a skip together and we finished with a game i hadn't seen before 'crab football', very glad it was only the children playing it.

Saturday evening everyone was in the barn for the social we started with the frog racing lots of bets where put on, i know who'd i'd have bet (NICK) its his game, and Lauren their grandaughter is always very good, so you know next time!

We where selling white Leyland Camping and Caravan Club tee-shirts, adults and childrens sizes £2 each, if anyone interested please ring, limited sizes , and was kindly modelled by Garath and Dawn.

Later on in the evening we played 'Play your cards right' we had £50 in the kitty, so many near do's can't believe those cards sometimes, anyway Ann Simms won, good on you Ann, and for the people that have'nt seen Ann in a while you'll be pleasantly surpised Ann has lost a lot of weight, very well done Ann, i know how hard it is, you look fantastic.

Another great event is happening Zena and Mark are expecting their first baby in October, congratulations from all in the club, can't wait to see (Charlotte)

We had a game of musical chairs for the children and adults joining in, then the music and dancing everyone having a lovely time, seems such a long time since we've had a dance.

Sunday morning you might have known no sign of rain, nice to sit out for coffee morning with all your friends, we had a different start to coffee morning we where pipped in, Garath had brought his bagpipes, so played the pipes for us, thankyou very much!

Sue gave out chocolate bars for winners of sports, and she gave Ann her trophy and cap for being 'The Queen Frog Champion', and Ellie got £2 for being Shuffleboard Champion.

We mentioned the rallies coming up, then did the raffle and said our good-byes till another rally.

I'd like to thank Lauren and Carina for the good job they do in selling raffle tickets, they offer to do it every rally, thanks so much girls.

Small but very friendly rally. Free and easy weekend for everyone. No marquee due to windy weather. Food and company very good at the local pub, The Dragons Head. Saturday night was spent in pub watching football, eating or playing dominoes. A few visited Skipton on the Saturday, and on Sunday Devils Bridge. Nice to see John and Marlene out in their new van.

Coffee morning was held on Monday morning, (still wet and windy). Adults quizz was won by Phil and Glenys, Alex won the picture quizz.

Sue and Barry did very well running their first rally.

Phil

( Thanks to Phil for write-up )

This rally was run by Sue and Barry Cottam, there was 7 units on this rally., it looked a windy and wet coffee morning good on you ralliers to brave the weather.

Tony, Sheila, Ruth and Graham ran this holiday rally, we had 52 units on some only stopping 4 days the rest a week. We had visitors from Swindon, Morris Motors ,Land Rover, Longbridge, Standard Triumph, Coventry Morris, Fisher Ludlow, Jaguar, Wolseley

The weather was a little drizzly at first but was warm with a little wind , after the week-end it warmed up and the weather was beauitiful,

We started our daily bingo its usually won after 3 days, but this year it went on for five days, with Tony and Emily Dole winning £76, they where very pleased with that amount of winnings. We also did the bonus ball on Saturday evening and Ann Harbour won £49.

We had 52 units on this year, lots of familiar faces, nice to see you all again, hope i'll see you all next year thats if we are doing it

Tuesday 31st May it was Wesley Beale's birthday he was 7, what a great birthday he had at Flamingoland, and on Wednesday 1st June it was Graham's birthday, won't tell you how old he is! and we had another birthday Shannon Clegg who was 16 on 3rd June, Best Wishes to you all from LCCC

I'd like to thank 'The Frodshams' and the 'Haywoods' and also 'Buckley's for their kind thoughts and presants, much appreciated.

We had our social Wednesday evening with a good turnout from members we had a quiz, bingo and then the raffle.

Thursday morning a very sad day, Lee collapsed in the toilets, the ambulance was called and eventually 'North Yorkshire Air Ambulance' was called to get him to the hospital quicker, Lee had gone into cardiac arrest the paramedics and all the medical staff did all they could for him, he was air lifted to Middlesbrough Hospital were Lee sadly passed away peacefully.

Lee will be sadly missed by all members, he was a much loved member of our club, always a word for everyone, always a smile.

All members on rally field put into the collection box for the 'North Yorkshire Air Ambulance' in memory of 'Lee Wright', and also the TCC had a collection in their marque, altoghter we raised £500 in the memory of 'Lee'

All British Leyland members on Flamingoland Rally wanted to convey their condolences to Bill, Marilyn and family at this sad time, and said how much they had enjoyed Lee's company the night before, and wish you both well.

The rally was run by Nick and Sue. 8 vans attended the rally at Riverside Holiday Park, Southport. 11 booked on but 3 cancelled due to commitments.

Riverside is a full facilities site with live entertainment for all ages, shop, café, laundry everything you could wish for.

It was lovely to see Dave and Andrea Hayes back on the rally field after a couple of years.

The Food & Wine Festival was in Southport this weekend and some of the ralliers had to go and sample the wares from around the world. Dave & Joan Gee said the Chinese was the best tasting.

Rest of ralliers wandered into Southport for shopping. A couple went to visit the statues of Anthony Gormley on Crosby Beach

The Riverside has had a facelift over the winter months. The Lounge Bar, Disco and Family Room have all been refurbished to a high standard

The Café was open all weekend so there was no need to bring food. Some ralliers went for breakfast and some went for evening meals too. All who ate in the café said it was lovely and you got plenty, the price was good too

Friday night most ralliers did their own thing or they ended up in Danny and Carols van for a drink. A good time was had by all who went.

Saturday night all ralliers arranged to meet in the Lounge bar. The entertainer was so so (rubbish) and he didn’t sound any better as the night went on either. Bill said he could do with a Big Red Button to press to get rid of him.

Coffee morning soon came around. The Adults had a Mystery Menu quiz and the winner was Glenys and Phil. The youngsters had to colour a picture and being as there was only one youngster on the rally Lee won and he was so pleased about it. Sue found out that Joan Gee would be reaching a milestone birthday on the 1^st June so we all sang Happy Birthday to Joan.

The weather was sunshine and showers but it didn’t stop all who attended from having a good time

A lovely rally which was nice and relaxing with good friends and all who attended enjoyed themselves.

April 28th -May2nd - MAY DAY RALLY, Hollingworth Lake, Rochdale. Rally run by marshals Joanne and Steve.

I have attached photo's from the rally courtesy of Mick Bickley! 'THANKS VERY MUCH MICK FOR KINDLY TAKING PHOTO'S FOR US.'

The week went very well, everyone got in the spirit and decorated their vans with bunting and flags, the weather was sunny, however very windy. We had 18 units altogether, 2 Jag, 1 Landrover, 2 Cov Morris and the rest Leyland.

Thursday we had a relaxing evening and just enjoyed everyone's company. On Friday morning the club opened early so we all went into the club for 10am to watch the Royal Wedding we had Tea and Cake while watching the nuptuals on the big screen and in the evening we were back in the club for our Royal Celebrations. The room was decorated helped by Maria, Sandra, Laura, Melissa, Ellie and myself. Everyone dressed their own tables and a prize was given Sunday at coffee morning for best one (independently judged by Phil behind the bar) he picked Nancy, Gerald, Carol and Danny's table. They won Royal memorabilia and a bottle of Rose donated by the club.We had a game of Play Your Cards Right - no one got up to the second row and therefore was carried over to Sunday. The evening was enjoyed by all as we were entertained again by the 'Kirky Bros' and everyone contributed to the Jacobs table, the evening was a great success!!!!

On Saturday we were invited by the club to watch their Rugby team play a very important Semi Final game - They won which means they now go on to Twickenham however, due to the win we were unable to have the room on Saturday as they were all celebrating their victory, so we had another free and easy night.

Sunday morning was coffee morning and winners of the competitions were:

Adults - Football Quiz (Winners Mick & Barb from Coventry Morris)
Teens - Royal Wordsearch (Winner Carla from Jaguar)
7-12 Design your own royal stamp (Winner Joseph Wheller)
0-6 Design your own Royal Plate (Winner Henry Beale Landrover)

Sunday evening we were back in the club and Alan Carsley was kind enough to do a Quiz which was a mixture of picture rounds and questions which kept everyone on their toes the winners were Bill & Marylin's table. We went on to play Bingo and finished Play your Cards Right the jackpot was £95 and was won by Annette Cowalsky. Graham played some games with the kids and finished the evening with a disco.

Joanne x
(Thanks to Joanne for rally write up and Mick for photo's, I was away on holiday)
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Well i'm saying it again the numbers are going up we had 23 units on this rally, a first time rallier from Landrover and quite a few from Wolsely and the rest Leyland members, the rally was run by John and Sandra.

The settings was beautiful, 14 vans arrived Thursday and the weather was just great, everyone just did their own thing in the evening waiting for the others to arrive Friday.

Friday another beautiful day, we put the marquee's up ready for the evening and all but one arrived so on with the rally. Tea-time and the thunder, lightening and rain came down but it didn't damper all our spirits, what a change from all the lovely weather we had in the day.

Saturday- cloudy start to the day, the last van arrived, lots of people went out for the day, or they went round the house and gardens, which are beautiful.

Saturday evening some of us went out for a meal then we all went in the marquee,

We had a 70's music quiz, it was just lyrics and we had to name the song and the singer, didn't do well at all, Barry and Vinny won, they won a ticket for the 'key box game' which was to be played later on in the evening. We then had another quiz we had to name all the stations, roads etc on a monopoly board,

We then went on to play the 'keybox game', Steve Thomas was the first to pick a key to open the box, but didn't succeed, then my number was drawn out and i picked the right key and opened the box and i won £50, thanks Steve for leaving the key for me. A good night plenty of laughs with good friends.

Easter Sunday, a bit cloudy to start with but became brighter as the day went on

Coffee morning and results of week-end quizzes. The quiz for adults was pictures of people and you had to guess what drink they represented

Erin Gibson won the colouring , also Ellie Kirkham and Lee Wright for making as many words as he could out of easter egg

Then came the Easter Bonnets, the best childs hat was won by Henry and adults was Nancy.

We then proceeded to have the raffle, and then we found out the Easter Bunny had been and left a Easter Egg each for all the children

Sunday evening we went into the marquee again for more quizzes, and another 'key box game', this time Kath was the first one to try and get the right key to open the box, and guess what, she did, first time, she won £40, well done Kath.

Carol was telling us all jokes and of times gone by,we tried to keep her quiet, Tony succeeded, another quiz was played the quizzes certainly make your brains work

Monday morning the time has flown again and time to pack up, and take marquee's down, weather dry again we've been so lucky with the weather said our good-byes to our visitors, its not often we get visitors from other clubs, hope they all had a good time and will come again sometime.

Time to say good-bye to friends and thank everyone for their help, especially John and Sandra Rally Marshall's. see you all soon

Well i'm saying it again the numbers are going up!! we had 11 units on this rally and 2 cancelled.

The rally was run by Alan and Ann and the theme for Saturday evening was 'Hawaiian', everyone participated and what fun we had.

Friday evening it just was a free and easy night, settle in and have a good natter with friends and try a draw a picture discribing the pop group you had been given the name of and put the picture in the caravan window, and over the week-end go round make a list and hand in the answers, it was'nt that easy, try and draw a 'shadow'!, and the children had to draw and design a Mothers Day card.

Saturday some went out shopping, others went for a walk and the others went fishing, the fishing pond was on site so not far to go.

We went into Blackpool to look for garlands for the evening, theres been a lot of change in Blackpool its going to be beautiful when its finished, all the front is being resurfaced and all buildings updated.

We had limbo dancing and hoola hooping great fun, and there was a picture of a monkey to put our heads in for a 'funny photo' believe me WE DO NOT NEED A FUNNY PICTURE TO PUT OUR HEADS IN!!!

Lauren made it look easy Carol went the other side! Carina also made it look easy

We had a game of quiz bingo, which Nancy won, and then we had dancing till 11-30 a really good night and a good laugh this is what the club is about, all ages enjoying ourselves as one big happy family.

DJ Graham, thanks doing a good job! Sheila, Ann and Gail Maria, Ruth and Annette

Sunday morning came all to soon again, time for coffee morning results of quiz and raffle.

The childrens 'Mother Day' card design was won by Ella, and Lee won the teenagers prize and the adults quiz was won by 'The Whitworth Rascals' >Gerald, Nancy, Gail and Geoff, Danny and Carol, well done to you all!
Thanks to Carina and Lauren for selling the raffle tickets its much appreciated.

The rain stayed off whilst we had coffee morning, and then time to say our good-byes and see you at your next rally

Thanks to Ann and Alan for putting so much effort into the evening with all the themed items etc

Well the numbers are going up we had 8 vans on this rally. The Marshal's were Julie and Steve, assisted by Bob and Christine.

The weather was dry and bright all week-end with just a little drizzle as it was time to go home no-one complained everyone had had a good time.

There is now food being served on a Friday so there was no need to go anywhere else for something to eat, followed by a quiz evening in the Trent Lounge Bar, entertaining evening, its surpriseing what you don't know!!!!

Saturday most people went out to visit the towns and villages in the area, and some went a walk along the canal, a lovely day.

Evening time and we all went into the club we had a' irish' entertainer 'Brian Lavelle' very versatile with irish, and pop tunes, we had all forgotten the songs until we heard a few notes then everyone was joining in,( mind you you'd have to be around 55 to remember them)

They had a raffle in the club and we where lucky to win 2 prizes between us, good night.

Sunday morning and week-end over again, don't know where the times goes, must be enjoying ourselves. The quiz this week-end was won by Sue and Nick(with a little help) and then onto the raffle and then good-byes and off again till another rally. I'd like to say thanks to Julie, Steve, Bob and Christine for running the rally, and hope to see every soon.

See you all next rally, Turnover Farm, St Michaels . New Venue ELECTRIC book on the Alan and Ann. 01257 425756

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This was the welcome for us from Elm Cottage, superb site and ELECTRIC, just great, weather was dry, lovely site and best of all 9 wonderful members.

Tony and I ran this rally, and we had 9 vans on, three of them with brand new vans, we had to book viewing times, Ha Ha.

Friday evening everyone did their own thing, come Saturday some went shopping, some went fishing and some just stopped in and enjoyed the peace and quiet of the place, Carol and Danny celebrated their wedding Anniversary Friday, Danny's Birthday and also his retirement from work, now they will be able to come rallying a bit more.

Saturday evening all into the 'Wee Snug' and it was snug with everyone joining in the social, its only a small room but we all got in.

We started the evening off with a quiz, of 20 questions, the corner couple's won, Bill, Marylyn, Alan, Kath ,Graham and Ruth, then we had a game of bingo not a lot of money to win, but good fun with all the jibes. Then we had supper, and then proceeded to play the game 'Fish, Flower, Fruit,' which is a good game, gets your brain working, Ruth won that with the most points. The children in the room were well behaved, and even brought their lego to play with

Sunday morning lovely day, and all too soon time for home, coffee morning and the winner of the week-end quiz was Bill and Marylyn with 17 out of 20 questions right.

Winner Adam coloured a picture and did very well, and Winner Declan got 206 words out of 'Elm Cottage Touring Park', he did very well indeed.

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This rally was run by Tony and Sheila and we had 5 vans altogether, we had all arrived early afternoon so plenty of time to settle in. The club wasn't opened on Friday, so we all did our own thing.

Saturday we all went out at different intervals and met up later in the evening in the club.

We had a general knowledge quiz which Steve won, pitty he didn't like the chocolate but i bet Julie did! Then we all had a good gossip and catch up, it was good of the club to open for us, as there wasn't much in it for them, and then home again after a good night with friends.

Sunday morning came too soon and time for winner of week-end quiz and raffle and off home.

The week-end quiz was won by Alan with runners up Julie/Steve and Christine/Bob.

Hope to see more ralliers as the weather gets a little warmer. Bye for now Sheila

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28th-30th January 2011 Burscough Cricket Club, Rally Marshals Sue and Nick and Lauren Parkes

I wasn't on the rally and Sue has very kindly written a report and sent some pictures.

Burscough Cricket Club was a new venue for the club. Rally was run by Nick, Sue and Lauren. Lovely hard standing site for this time of year and the Bar Stewards at the clubhouse Diane, Denis and John made us feel so very welcome.

7 Vans booked in. One cancelled due to ill health (Get Well Soon Tony) and the other unit didn’t turn up. So we ended up with 5 units in all.

Get together in the club house Friday night was a chill out evening with a chat and a few beers. Sue and Nick put on a picture quiz of Fruit and Veg. Everyone enjoyed it but there were some rum answers. However we all sang 'Happy Birthday' to Ann Simm as she told us at the New Year Rally she was going to be 21 teen on the Burscough Rally. The Bar staff gave her a lovely large glass of wine to celebrate with

Saturday Lauren and Carina dragged their Grandad and Dad respectively to ‘Splashworld’ in Southport. They had a wonderful time. Lovely peace and quiet for Sue and Carla who ended up going shopping. A couple of members ventured to Ormskirk. Lovely town for shopping.

Later on John and Sandra arrived on site then decided to go for a walk along the canal at the back of the site. Meanwhile the gang arrived back from Southport Splashworld and had some lunch then decided to all go for a long walk alongside the canal and walk to Burscough Village Centre.

When they all got back from their walks everyone relaxed in their vans and waited till 8pm for the get together in the club house. We had a great fun packed evening with a couple of visitors who were Phil and Gary Dickson who came to see how we all were. Glenys is still not feeling too well (Get Well soon Glenys)

A game of Bird, Fish, Flower or Fruit was played by us all including the Bar Stewards. Very entertaining with some more rum answers. Thanks to Colin, Carla and Carina for organising the game which was actually won by the Bar Stewards. A great night was had by all.

On a plus side the Bar Stewards actually joined the club. We must have made a good impression on them for them to become members of the LCCC

Coffee Morning and we all ventured in the club house again. Ginger cake, chocolate cake and biscuits were provided for those present. Lauren and Carina both did a colouring competition and they both won a prize. The Adults TV anagram quiz was won by Carla and Colin with 10 out of 10 correct. You can see who watches all the TV can’t you?

Then a shock to everyone present as Carla and Colin didn’t win a single prize in the raffle. Think this is a first; they normally win everything ha ha.

The venue has been booked again for next year so let’s hope we can get a few more vans out to join us at this lovely welcoming venue which is perfect for this time of year.

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Thank goodness all the snow had gone and we could get off to Claughton-on-Brock Village Hall for New Year Rally, we only had 8 vans on this rally, 7 had to cancel because of bad weather or illness, hope your all better now.

We only had 6 vans Wednesday evening, Axel had to go home, and Zena wasn't arriving till Thursday. We had a lovely curry for tea made by Alan and Ann, then we had fun on the Wii, what fun that was everything aches after a while, must be doing some good!!! We played chase the ace, dice game and then we all had a go at giant Genga that was different.

Thursday we are all in the Hall all the time playing on the Wii, either bowling or dancing and Zena and family had arrived and also Axle and family, Sue was going to make turkey and stuffing rolls for supper but decided to make us all a meal instead for tea, all hands to the deck, Roast Beef and Turkey with stuffing and yorkshire pudding, roasties and veg, and gravy, followed by apple or mince pie with fresh cream, brilliant!

We all went to get ready for the entertainer, Andy McGee couldn't make it, so his stand in 'Joni' was on his way. I don't know who enjoyed it the most the entertainer or us, he was very good for a young lad, we either encouraged him or frighten him to death. Midway through the evening we played, play your cards right, no-one won so it was carried over, loads of nibbles to get through and chocolates we where very spoilt.

Joni did a quiz first, which Annette and Axles group won(seasiders) then got the men up to do and act YMCA, then the ladies to be the 'Spice Girls' and then he got a few up, we laughed at putting marshmellows in their mouths and squirting with cream, great fun, what laughs we all had, don't know about 'Jonny remember me' HE WILL REMEMBER US!!!

Friday Dominoes in the Hall, Ann was the adult winner and Carina the childrens and Sue got the booby prize just moved once all afternoon. Colin and Carla went to do our euro millions and lotto for Saturday hoping we could win and have a giant share out, would'nt that be nice?

We all had meat and potatoe pie, mushy peas and gravy for tea together in the hall, set the tables out for New Eve's Party and Fancy Dress. Graham did the music this night, and all the games, what would we do without Graham?, he keeps coming up with more different games, and Alan did a little magic as well.The supper was like a banquet we could have fed all Claughton i'm sure ,what a lot of food was left, far too much. We played play your card right again, and again no-one won, Saturday looks like the winning night for someone???, Tony went round with the thunderball, hoping we would win!

Dr Fingers and Patient Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Lady Clown Wilma, Fred and Pebbles.

Saturday all feeling a little worn out, but still got to try the wii again this keep fit lark makes you ache who ever said its good for you? last day for us all and Sue is doing a full meal for us again, this time, beef and pork with all the trimmings and a sweet, much appreciated. Everyone is so tired not much energy left so quiet evening ahead, no dancing but still a lot of games and giggling. No we didn't win euro lottery or lotto we where all going to buy ourselves top of the range caravans, will have to try again.

We played chase the ace, Ann won, Carla and myself, then we played play your cards right and after what seemed ages, you can't believe how many same cards come out, or the when you thought it would be lower it wasn't, CARLA WON £89 lucky girl, she'd just won at chase the ace minutes before, Zena went to get thunderball results and quess what?? CARLA again , £103 in total she'd won.

Sunday morning coffee, raffle and say our good-byes to our dear friends who have made it such a great rally. I personally would like to thank everyone for all their help without it would have been very hard work, Graham and Ruth for bringing and storing all our Christmas/New Year stuff and all music equipment and Grahams running about for pies etc, and keeeping us all occupied with fun, games and Music, and also for Sue for all her expertise in the Kitchen with the two meals she prepared for us all and all our cleaners and washer uppers where are you now i'm home?? Early morning cleaners are great, its great to wake up to tidy rooms, Everyone on this rally did their little bit and i'm very grateful, even the children Lauren, Carina and Sarah helped with raffle and coffee morning. THANKS AGAIN - if we've have won lottery i would have treated you all!!!!

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We only had 12 vans on this Christmas Party Rally but that didn't deter us one little bit, we all had a great time, lots came just for the party on Saturday afternoon.

Bobby and Bruce,and Sue and Nick ran the rally with help from Lauren, Declan, Adam, (Sue's Grandchildren) and Carina, and of course the Committee did the Christmas Party and food in the evening.

Friday evening we all went into the Hall for FREE bingo, lots of good prizes, and a picture quiz and a general get together.

Saturday, party time, it all started 2pm, children arrived and they all had games with Graham, pass the parcel, musical chairs, pop balloons whilst everyone got on doing the food for the children.

Paul the magician arrived at 3pm to entertain the children, he had a magic wand, magic colouring books, balloon modelling and a snow machine which the children loved, and they played pass the parcel.

The children then went back into the hall waiting for the arrival of Father Christmas, they had a sing song, then Father Christmas arrived with his helper, an elf from Lapland.

Party over for another year all children happy and full, time for all to go back to their vans to get ready for evening.

The entertainment started at 8pm ,we had music with Bruce and Graham, 10p game for the children, elephant game, the hat game, then Sue and Nick did a game called the scarf game, a new one on us, sure it will be played again, and then we had another game for the adults passing the tray around, very interesting!!!

Next came the hat game Declan trying to put ring on nose what a big nose Mark has got!!

Colin having a go Sandra had a go Tony was the nearest so won and no-one can have it!!

Then we had a new game,' pass the tray' the women where put behind a man then put their hands in the mens pockets and the tried to pass a tray around

Saturday evening the time went so quickley, good time had by all, thanks to rally marshals.

Sunday morning coffee and raffle in the hall, very cold morning most things had froze up, we had a table set out so people could put their Christmas Cards on for members, then on with the raffle and to say our good-byes.

Thanks for a lovely week-end, will see most of you at New Year, but for those i won't be seeing have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year and hope to see you in the New Year. SHEILA

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We had 10 vans on this rally run by marshals Ruth and Graham, Friday evening people just settled in and mingled.

Saturday lovely day, a few people went into Clitheroe and a few into Skipton, and the rest had a peaceful day in their vans.

We had new members on rally Jezz and Elaine, welcome to the club, they haven't been a rally before so i hope they enjoy themselves.

We all went into the Village Hall at the evening first of all we had a 'Bunny Drive' just a twist on beetle drive, and Tony won, ( a bottle of wine for his wife) then we all had a picture quiz and 30 questions our team won 'Sheeps Milk' ,Tony, Sheila, Ruth, Phil and Glenys won a box of chocolate just enough to go round everyone

Steve and Sue and Jezz trying to do quiz Tony with (MY) wine Zena and Sandra putting the world to rights.

Then we had a paper plane race who could fly their plane the farthest, we all had a go, what faces some of you pull when trying to concentrate

The winner in the plane flying was 'Mr Chuckle', alas Colin, his prize was this rally's booby prize, this was presented to him for his efforts and making us all laugh

Sunday morning nice and dry, coffee, raffle and results of competition, the younger ones had to colour a picture in and Ellie WON, 9 and over the prize went to Kim and the adults silly quiz winners was Bill and Marylyn.

Then time to say our good-byes hope to see most of you next week at the Christmas Party Rally. Sheila

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We had 14 units on the Bonfire Rally run by Marshals Graham and Ruth Wheller. Friday evening members met up in the club for a get together, and a natter.

Saturday lovely day cold start but got warmer as the day went on, most people had a walk into Lancaster which is 10 minutes walk away, and the others went on a tour of the Castle which i was told was very informative. Nick and Colin took some of the children to play rounders in the compound round the corner..

We all went into the Club at the evening to watch the fireworks from the terrace, the fireworks started at 8pm prompt what a brilliant display

We had a quiz, and a game of bingo, of course Colin won the full house, and their little group also won the quiz. Then came the 'Key Draw', we had only 6 keys left and there was £112 in the box, John's ticket was drawn out, and up he went to delve into the bag to retrieve a key, NO it wasn't his time, he got £5 for picking the key, so now there is £107 in the box and only 5 keys left, roll on next rally - it COULD BE YOUUUUUU.

Graham read out the quiz and then there was the music, John and Steve helped out with the music as well as Graham.

Sunday lovely morning all meet up for raffle and competition winners for the week-end

Adults competition was won by Zena - Well Done to you all, after raffle we all said our good-byes and see you next rally.

Thanks to Graham and Ruth for running rally, and Steve and John for helping with music SHEILA.

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We had 23 units on this rally, and the rally Marshal's were Ian and Karen, Vinny and Eileen with help from Lauren and Ben.

We had 10 units from Leyland, 4 from Wolseley, 3 Coventry Morris, 5 Fisher Ludlow and 1 Landrover, nice to see all the other members, and hope you enjoyed Blackpool, pity you all didn't have more time to look round as you all came a long way.

Ian and Ben Playing kick about Colin getting a backy from children Colin begged a lift from children

The weather has been lovely this week-end so ideal for visiting Blackpool and spending all your hard earned cash, and the evening to see the illuminations

The entertainment on site was great lots to do, and the swimming pool was excellent.

Carla and Carina in club playing irish bingo and won!! no money but lots of prizes for Carina.

They had childrens entertainment on and dancing and then 'AJ and Sisters', a trio, singing and comedy, they did three turns in the night in between childrens entertainment and dancing, a good evening.

Colin hired a bike for 4 and the children and himself had a great time up and down the roads.

The competition was to guess who was in the pictures, Julie and Steve won, congratulations and the kiddies quiz was a simpsons quiz and Declan Corless won ( Sue's Grandson ) good on you Dec.

Sunday morning another lovely day but time to go home, had to vacate our spaces by 12 pm so it was coffee and raffle, Leyland seemed to be keeping all the raffle prizes for themselves, sorry all you other members you'll have to come again and try your luck, a quick good-bye, and say thanks to Ian, Karen, Vinnie, Eileen ,Lauren and Ben for running this rally.

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