Well what a spooky week-end, fab time was had by all, the rally was run by Sandra and Joanne, Tom, Laura and Ellie with help from friends. Its the first halloween we've had and this will be one to remember, we had lots of people dressing up, very hard to recognize them, but they did'nt look much better Sunday morning, it might have been the spell the witches put on us all.

We had 12 vans attend with 1 new member Colin, Carla and Carina who look a picture  - do you recognize them?

Friday Evening it was free and easy, most people went shopping Saturday to get supplies for the trick or treaters.

DON'T THEY LOOK GREAT!

All the children had a great time, and they ended up with loads of sweets, from the treats.

We had lots of games all evening, pass the orange then dipping hand into a bowl of jelly to find body parts, dress the person as a mummy, and the pick up a sweet game with a straw. There was a prize for the best dressed, the childrens prize went to Wednesday ( Carina), and the adults Freddy Kruger (Gail)

Sunday came too quick and time for coffee morning, raffle prizes and home.

The childrens competition was won by Fay, 6-12 competition was won by Ellie Mellor she had to write a ghost story, she did very well, quite scary, the adults was won by new member Carla, well done to you all.

Best Wishes to Marleen and Geoff for their birthdays.  

A big thankyou once again to our rally marshalls and their other half for bringing them, this is what our club is about , good fun, family fun, and everyone having a good time.  Sheila

 The rally this week-end was run by Steve and Julie with help from Bob and Christine, we had a lot come up from the Midlands, 2 from Jaguar, 1 Standard Triumph, 1 Fisher Ludlow, 3 Land Rover, 2 Longbridge, 8 Wolsley and 15 Leyland, nice to see a good rally attendance. The Midlander's had a long way to come so made the best of it with trips to the lights, into Blackpool and even a show Saturday night, hope it was all worth it. The weather was glorious Saturday sat outside in shorts on chairs you can't believe it, next week we'll all be huddled up over our fires, and digging our winter woollies out.

The club was opened each evening with entertainment and Bingo, with a childrens room and Fish and Chip Shop, and a swimming pool so everyone was catered for.

Competition winners this week-end where

0-6 years Katie

6-12 years Jake Derbyshire from Longbridge

Teenager's Darren Cotton

Adults competition was won by Barry Cotton with 50 out of 50 well done, Barry.

Sunday morning came too soon and time for coffee and raffle and home again jiggity jig. Tony had his eye on the bottle of whiskey, first number out Tony's so he got his wish, that should keep him quiet for a while, when all the prizes were gone time for home good-byes to all our rally friends, hope you all had a good rally and hope to see you all again very soon.

Saturday evening we where in the schoolroom a nice big room plenty of room for the children to run around as we had quite a few children on this rally, we had first time ralliers with us Damian and Jill with their children hope they enjoyed themselves and hope to see them again.

When we arrived in the schoolroom we all had papers and instructions on our tables to make things Origami, this was something different, i needed help from Lauren to do mine, the lily was lovely but after all that work i'd be mad if someone used it as it was intended' Napkin' i think it was enjoyed by all.

                                  Heres damian trying origami                                                         Damian with the finished products.   

We had children's musical chairs, the bus game and the 10p game,then it was our turn with play your cards right, quite a few went up but in the end Alan Butcher won £40, well done Alan!

Next we had bingo and i won the last house the jackpot £17.50,a good night was had by all. Lauren had a slight headache i think it was with all her teaching everyone to do origami...

Now Bens not feeling well.

Ian, Karyn with help from Vinnie and Eileen, Lauren and Ben did a good job of their first rally marshalling, thanks very much, time for home another good evening.

Sunday morning and nice weather again, Ian was missing this morning has he had to take Ben to football but Karyn and Vinnie managed the raffle great.

0-6 competition was won by Katie

6-12 word search was won by Joseph

Teenagers was won by Alysha who found over 400 words out of 'Farmer Parrs Animal World' and the adults competition was won by Olwyn

Katie was 6 years old Friday 2nd October - Happy Birthday Katie

Tractor Rides for the children from the farm.

Les and Martha Finch ran their first rally

Well what a good rally, good company, something to do and somewhere to go AND good weather!!!!!   We had a good turn out for the rally nice to see everyone again after summer holidays.

Quiet night Friday, some people went into the pub for a quiet drink some sat outside catching up with friends, and some just had a leisurely rest in their vans, thats the beauty of rallying.

Saturday a beauitiful day people went out for the day or went for a walk, and then in the evening quiet a few of us went into the pub for a meal, then we had the skittle alley to ourselves for skittles,everyone had a go it was Men against Women.

ALAN AND KATH WITH KATIELES AN MARTHATONY AND SHEILA

The evening soon pasted and time for home , good time was had by all, except Les and Martha they had to work out who got the most points and which side won.

Sunday and another lovely day, we are getting spoilt, the children had a collage to make what a good job they all did, very hard to pick one so all the children got a prize. The adults quiz was won by Lisa and Darren it was a draw between them and Julie and Steve, but Lisa and Darren won the draw. The evening skittle game was won by the Men, but the highest number scored was won by Julie, and the booby prize went to Sandra for the lowest number ( Hardly any!!)  Ha Ha After the raffle it was time to say good-bye to our friends and see them again next rally. Martha and Les did a good job of running the rally with help from Bruce and Bobby, and hope they'll think about doing another rally in the future.  Sheila

On arrival people were given a name of a pub and had to draw a drawing describing it, then put the picture in caravan window for people to go round and guess the pubs name, very good and it got people going round talking to all their neighbours. Also we were given a treasure hunt to do, everyone enjoyed that, the weather was ideal for walking around looking for clues

Friday evening we went into the party tents, we had a picture quiz and then a general knowledge quiz, Steve's team won that. Sue went round with a toffee jar asking us to guess how many sweets where in the jar? Hope we win haven't brought any sweets with us this rally!

Saturday most people set off on the treasure hunt took them a nice walk down by the river and a little climb up an hill, and then they'd to fill in all the answers to the treasure hunt - just a pity people where sitting on the bench that people had to get the clues from. - all awaiting in anticipation for the frogs to come out for 'Frog racing' at 7.30pm. Alan thought you had to come as a frog

7.30pm came and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the frogs, everyone had a turn at trying to entice the frogs from one end to the other, and  we all had a bet., the eventual winner was you'll  never guess ALAN - so it was his lucky hat, and closely followed by James.

A final note to all ralliers ALAN SIMMS has packed up smoking

Birthday girl MEL made supper for us all in the barn , with a 80's theme , music, quiz and dancing

The evening carried on with the 80's music and everyone joined in the fun with games for the children and adults, and dancing.

Friday evening most of the members met up in the barn for a get -together, and a natter.

Saturday evening all the members met up in the barn for our social,, we had a team game , we where put into 6 groups and each member had to do a task, all things that are quite easy when you DON'T have to do them, but not so easy when you do. Ever tried walking with a book on your head with everyone making comments!

Sunday Morning came too soon - lovely week-end but had to come to an end, coffee morning and we'll see who's won the competition's -Adults quiz was won by Steve, you had to guess who the children were, i didn't even know them when they where grown-up. The teenagers - guess how many words? was won by Laura. The kiddies colouring competition was won by Katie, which was picked by our visitors that came Saturday afternoon.

Everything went smoothly, and people enjoyed all the evening entertainment, with approximately 2 shows each evening in 2 different bars. One of the best shows was when Tony and I and Ruth and Graham where in it, just glad no-one from the rally saw us. We appeared in Mr and Mrs, what a laugh, great entertainment, oh! and we Won!!  Jason Grimshaw was on one night and the runner up in Stars in your Eyes 'Ben', and shows 'Grease', We will Rock You, James Bond theme music with electric guitar, and electric violin, Game Shows, Bingo,  Rock Bands, and girl singers, Postman Pat, plenty of good quality entertainment., only thing you needed was plenty of cash!

We want to thank everyone who came on rally for such a good rally, and hope to see them and plenty other members next year. Sheila.

Well the smallest rally yet 5 vans attended this rally, and if i say myself everyone missed a lovely venue, and a good rally. Tony and i ran the rally it was small but well attended ,everyone came into the marquee. Friday evening just a get together in the tent, lovely and cosy with Grahams heater.

Saturday the weather was lovely, lovely  views across the felds, and bluebell woods. We had a concession of buy one get one free into the gardens which where really nice all  different, vegetable gardens, herb gardens, rose gardens, tree lined avenues, water falls, vinery's, scent gardens every gardeners dream. They had a Wedding on so we could'nt go into the house, but many stars have been married there. and twice Coronation Street have had weddings there. We had a stop at the coffee shop for ice-cream and then off again into the woods to explore, and found a chapel to visit, pic-nic area and play area, really nice afternoon the weather was perfect..

Sunday morning woke up again to another lovely day, marquee was down in no time with help from everyone, and on with coffee and raffle. Then it was off to the garden centre to get some plants, they had lots of different flowers not seen before so took some home with me, and so did the others. I would like to say thanks to the ones that attended and made it a great rally.  Sheila

Some late pic's from Easter Rally

We weren't on the rally but we have it on good authority that it was good fun, with new games played ( might have known Mick and Bill always come up with something new)  The Ant (Mick) and Dec (Bill) Takeaway  Game sounded real fun, Bill's team won.

Sunday Afternoon they had a Bowling Match enjoyed by all who played and watched, Pete and Rob Won. Socials in the evening, with Graham doing disco. The quizzes for the week-end  was won by Sue and Nick for the adults. Tom Kayes for the teenagers. Olivia 7-12 years of age, and Mia for 0-6 years of age Well Done to you all. The venue is a lovely place with the canal and lovely walks around there, and also the restaurant /pub on site.  and especially when the weathers good as it has been this week-end its a good place to meet up with all your rallying friends. Sheila

We had the Hall Friday and Saturday night and we where all on electric which is a bonus these days.

Friday evening we had a quiz, bingo and some dancing. Saturday most people went out for the day and then back in the evening for the social.

Saturday evening we had another quiz, play your cards right which Janet won and a new game to us, the number's game, its only any good if you don't forget your number, it was Men virus the Women - I think it was a draw in the end, then on with the dancing, the children had some games musical chairs, the youngest ones seem to be the best at it, Kieran and Joseph are getting dab hands at beating us all to the seats, and little Sophia seemed to cotton on very quickly how to beat us , by running in between the chairs oh! bless! all  to bed exhausted.

The children enjoyed the site as there is is plenty of room for them to play, and enjoy the surrounding area

Saturday most went shopping 9 minutes to get into Wigan on the train, and your right into the centre. Everyone was in the club to-night to celebrate Valentines Night, the mood was set red roses and balloons with hearts inside them - Katy and Faye loved them sooo much that they took them home with them at the end of the night don't know where Karl and Mel are going to sleep

Alan and Ann had lots of games planned - pin the booobs on the lady - could you guess it was Karl?

Sunday morning and coffee morning still another nice day don't know what we've done to deserve it - good weather 3 days! after raffle, and quiz  answers - Steve and Joanne  won the couples pictures ( know you now who reads all those celebs mags), and Katy, Faye, and Adam the colouring comp. Time for people to book on the coming rallies, there's some good ones to come. Time to say good-bye and see you all next rally. Sheila

Saturday Evening we all went to The Duple Club, a good time was had by all, we had 4 seperate games of Bingo, and a good singer to entertain us, we all got home around 12 o'clock and all enjoyed a good night. If this is the start of our rallies, roll on the rallies.

Monday - It was 60's night, remember the flower people?

Tuesday -  We had Dog Racing in the hall in the afternnoon with 'Honest Al' with help from John with his laptop, Nick won the takeings, wonder if he had inside information?, then back to our vans for a hour before Tea was ready. Sandra, Nancy, Gail and Carol where all in the kitchen all afternoon makeing our tea's. They provided - Curry and chips , with naan bread and spring rolls or pizza and chips,  very good they can come again Ha!

The game Play Your Cards Right was not won again to-night so on it goes to Wednesday, supper was done to-night by Les, Martha,Dave and Andrea we had Hot Dogs and onions they went down a treat

Wednesday - We had Dominoes in the afternoon, and Dave and his assistants where in the kitchen providing drinks for people and keeping their eyes on the pies and mushy peas we are having for tea. 5 0'clock time for tea - mushy peas, pie and gravy a very welcome tea when you've been playing all afternoon. Karen won the Domino game she had the most points and Tom won the booby prize with the least numbers. Back to our vans to prepare for the New Years Eve Bash, we all need to put our glad rags on, What a good night we had lots of  games and dances and the supper WELL it was fantastic, we had  a drinks fountain  provided by Ann and Alan and also now  known as 'Martha's chocolate dip machine with all nuts, strawberries,marshmellows grapes  and anything else you can put on a skewer, the food that all our members supplied was brilliant - Thanks so much!  We also had a beauty contest!!!! what a winner, and Mother Riley too ( Danny),