Centre History Page

Past Centre Chairmen

Past Chairmen


1970 - 1972    Mr C H Burnham

1972 - 1975    Mr J G Draper

1975 - 1978    Mr W A Hall

1978 - 1981    Mr D N Waistall

1981 - 1984    Mr J Ward

1984 - 1987    Mr G Proudlove

1987 - 1990    Mr P Wall

1990 - 1993    Mr A A Peacock

1993 - 1996    Mrs P Page

1996 - 1999    Mr G R Symmons

1999 - 2002    Mr I B Morris

2002 - 2005    Mr J P Egerton

2005 - 2005    Mrs J Wooton

2005 - 2008    Mr I Haig

2008 - 2011    Mr B McMurray

2011 - 2014    Mr J Shaw

2014 - 2017    Mr C Haig

2017 - 2020    Mr A Gibbs

2020 - 2023    Mr P Bedworth

2023 - 2024    Mrs S Williams

2024 - Today  Mr C Haig 

Junior Chairmen


1970 - 1972   Michael Hill

1972 - 1973   Geoffrey Lees

1973 - 1974   David Hill

1974 - 1976   Graham Jones

1976 - 1978   Sally Bethell

1978 - 1979   Raymond Corley

1979 - 1981   Andrew Barron

1981 - 1982   S McGibbon

1982 - 1983   Susan Kennard

1983 - 1984   Lynn Murphey

1984 - 1987   Christopher Webb

1987 - 1989   Chris Haig

1989 - 1990   Vicky Heywood

1990 - 1991   Steven Johnson

1991 - 1992   Ian Turner

1992 - 1993   Mark Berry

1993 - 1994   Nick Rae

1994 - 1995   Craig Walker

1995 - 1996   Richard Wignall

1996 - 1997   Antionette Wimbleton

1997 - 1998   Kathleen Rogers

Junior Chairmen Continued


1998 - 1999   Danny Hawkes

1999 - 2000   Matty Moores

2000 - 2001   Tom Dale

2001 - 2003   Andie Scholes

2003 - 2005   Kate McMurray

2005 - 2008   Martyn Shaw

2008 - 2009   Nicola McMurray

2009 - 2011   Laura Haig

2011 - 2013   Graham Hughes

2013 - 2015   Natalie Haig

2015 - 2016   Abi France

2016 - 2018   Tilly Pratt

2018 - 2020   James Rae

2020 - 2023   no junior committee

2023 - 2024   Abbey Greenfield

2024 - Today Alex Cook

Centre Milestones

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    1,000th rally plaque and banerette  

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    2,000th rally plaque, banerette and mug

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    3,000th rally plaque, banerette, coaster and plate

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    Silver Jubilee rally plaque, banerette and picture frame

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    4,000th rally plaque, banerette and plate

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    30th year rally plaque and plate

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    5,000th rally and 35 year rally plaque

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    40th year rally plaque

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    6,000th rally and 45 years plaque and sticker

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    Unfortunately the 50th year celebration rally was cancelled due to Covid19

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    7,000th rally plaque and plastic beaker

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Multi Plaque Presentations

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    Congratulations to Nick and Becky Rae who received their 700th rally plaque at the 7,000th rally.  Seen here  being presented by Centre Chairman Chris Haig.

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    Congratulations to Sue and Derek Martin on receiving their 1,800th rally plaque at the 7,000th Celebration Rally.  What an achievement, the standing ovation was well deserved.  Presented by Chris Haig



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    Congratulations To Jimmy And Trish Shaw On Their 600th Rally! 


    We are delighted to celebrate a milestone for Trish and Jimmy Shaw, who have now completed 600 rallies! 


    This achievement was recognised during the Easter in Jimmy’s Hame Toon XV rally.  The presentation was a wonderful moment, filled with warm memories, shared laughter, and a few well deserved cheers! 


    Here’s to many more rallies, adventures, and good times ahead, well done, Trish & Jimmy.

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Latest Memorabilia Finds

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    Awaiting the arrival of the latest memorabilia find from centre members

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If you, any family members, or friends have old photos or centre memorabilia please contact Andy Gibbs so he can get copies of the items before they get lost for ever.  They can then get added to the centre's history.  Thank you in advance.


This page was last updated 16 May 2025