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Brian and Lynn Ingham Reach Milestone 175 Rallies:
This weekend Brian and Lynn Ingham were awarded their Silver Salver for having organised 175* rallies for the Cheshire Centre; the most anyone has run for the centre. They have actually organised 193 rallies, an amazing achievement. With their rally total of just over 600 rallies, that means every third time they venture out onto the rally field, they are organising a rally for the centre, incredible dedication. They received a standing ovation at the end of the presentation, proving that they are brilliant rally officers.
Very well done.
* The centre awards Rally Officers a Silver Salver for having organised multiples of 25 rallies.
This weekend Brian and Lynn Ingham were awarded their Silver Salver for having organised 175* rallies for the Cheshire Centre; the most anyone has run for the centre. They have actually organised 193 rallies, an amazing achievement. With their rally total of just over 600 rallies, that means every third time they venture out onto the rally field, they are organising a rally for the centre, incredible dedication. They received a standing ovation at the end of the presentation, proving that they are brilliant rally officers.
Very well done.
* The centre awards Rally Officers a Silver Salver for having organised multiples of 25 rallies.
New Rally Equipment:
The committee have now made some basic music equipment, (amplifier, all relevant leads, 2 speakers and stands), available for Rally Officers to use at their socials. Contact Paul Bowler, the Equipment Officer to book it for your rally.
The committee have now made some basic music equipment, (amplifier, all relevant leads, 2 speakers and stands), available for Rally Officers to use at their socials. Contact Paul Bowler, the Equipment Officer to book it for your rally.
Children's Christmas Party:
The count down has begun and Father Christmas has started to make the toys for the Cheshire Centre Boys and Girls. To make sure he doesn't miss your child out, please submit your signed Children’s Christmas Party Attendance Forms to a committee member before 7th November. Check page 53 of the 2018 Rally Handbook for more information.
The count down has begun and Father Christmas has started to make the toys for the Cheshire Centre Boys and Girls. To make sure he doesn't miss your child out, please submit your signed Children’s Christmas Party Attendance Forms to a committee member before 7th November. Check page 53 of the 2018 Rally Handbook for more information.
Andy and Andi Gibbs Reach 1,200 Rallies:
At the AGM rally, Andy and Andi Gibbs attended their 1,200th rally in 24 years; a fantastic achievement. During Closing Flag, Centre Vice Chairman Nick Rae, delivered a brilliant poem telling the story of their exploits. The photo is of Past Chairman, Pete Wall, who presented a lovely clock, Andy and Andi Gibbs, Centre Vice Chairman, Nick Rae, who delivered the poem and Junior Chairman, James Rae, who presented the plaque.
At the AGM rally, Andy and Andi Gibbs attended their 1,200th rally in 24 years; a fantastic achievement. During Closing Flag, Centre Vice Chairman Nick Rae, delivered a brilliant poem telling the story of their exploits. The photo is of Past Chairman, Pete Wall, who presented a lovely clock, Andy and Andi Gibbs, Centre Vice Chairman, Nick Rae, who delivered the poem and Junior Chairman, James Rae, who presented the plaque.
Rallies Looking For Support:
Blackpool Illuminations, 19 - 21 October 2018, 42.2:
Welcome back to Gibson's Barn Caravan Park, close to Blackpool for a free and easy weekend. Visit the famous Blackpool Illuminations and other local attractions. EHU included. Contact Sue and Alan Williams, details in the rally handbook, page 48.
Blackpool Illuminations, 19 - 21 October 2018, 42.2:
Welcome back to Gibson's Barn Caravan Park, close to Blackpool for a free and easy weekend. Visit the famous Blackpool Illuminations and other local attractions. EHU included. Contact Sue and Alan Williams, details in the rally handbook, page 48.
National Children's Sports Marshal Required:
The Events Committee are looking for a volunteer(s) to organise the Children's Sports event at the National, which will be held at Ragley Hall near Alcester during the weekend of 24 - 28 May 2019. Any interested parties are asked to contact Julie Wootton on e-mail: grangelea12@gmail.com Thank you.
The Events Committee are looking for a volunteer(s) to organise the Children's Sports event at the National, which will be held at Ragley Hall near Alcester during the weekend of 24 - 28 May 2019. Any interested parties are asked to contact Julie Wootton on e-mail: grangelea12@gmail.com Thank you.
Weekend Rallies General Letters To Centres (GLC’s):
These rallies are organised under a Paragraph 6 exemption to the 1960 Act and must be completed within 120 hours from the first caravan arriving to the last caravan leaving the rally field. The rally officer, who will be involved in setting up in advance and clearing up afterwards, is able to arrive on site one night earlier and depart one night later, thus extending the 120 hour limit; however, this privilege, which should be exercised sparingly, is for only one outfit occupied by the rally officer and any other persons travelling with the rally officer in his outfit. Thank you.
These rallies are organised under a Paragraph 6 exemption to the 1960 Act and must be completed within 120 hours from the first caravan arriving to the last caravan leaving the rally field. The rally officer, who will be involved in setting up in advance and clearing up afterwards, is able to arrive on site one night earlier and depart one night later, thus extending the 120 hour limit; however, this privilege, which should be exercised sparingly, is for only one outfit occupied by the rally officer and any other persons travelling with the rally officer in his outfit. Thank you.
Other Centre Invitation Rallies:
East Sussex 50th Celebration rally:
Worcestershire Centre 50th celebration rally:
For information on the Worcestershire Centre Celebration rally, which is planned to take place during the May Day Bank Holiday weekend of 2019, please click here
First Aid On A Rally Field:
If you are First Aid trained and happy to assist on a rally should emergency First Aid be needed nearby, please notify the RO when you arrive. Window stickers are now available for those trained individuals from the committee. Ralliers who may need assistance look out for the sign to the right.
If you are First Aid trained and happy to assist on a rally should emergency First Aid be needed nearby, please notify the RO when you arrive. Window stickers are now available for those trained individuals from the committee. Ralliers who may need assistance look out for the sign to the right.
2018 Cheshire Centre Brochure:
Version 15 is now available to download on the Latest Rally Brochure Page.
Version 15 is now available to download on the Latest Rally Brochure Page.
2018 Rally Officer Gifts:
The 2018 Rally Officer gift is a pair of mugs, (see right) .
However, Rally Officers can chose from previous years gifts, old style black folders x 4, new style book covers x 9, coasters x 3 sets and aprons x 8.
Please contact Sue Williams at least 1 month before your rally if you would prefer a previous years gift.
The 2018 Rally Officer gift is a pair of mugs, (see right) .
However, Rally Officers can chose from previous years gifts, old style black folders x 4, new style book covers x 9, coasters x 3 sets and aprons x 8.
Please contact Sue Williams at least 1 month before your rally if you would prefer a previous years gift.
Centre Rules and Reminders
Centre Rules:
Spacing On Rallies - General Letters To Centres (GLCs): Amendment Notice (AN) NO 5:
38. Pitch Spacing. The Club places great importance on the correct layout of rallies to ensure that safety standards are maintained and that the requirements of the exemption certificate are met. Every effort should be made to keep the density as low as possible. A minimum spacing between facing walls of adjacent motorhomes and caravans (the unit) of 6 metres is required. There must also be 3 metres clear between outfits, where an outfit is taken to mean and include the unit, an awning, pup tent and a car. An explanatory diagram is at Annex D. There must also be 6 metres separation between the facing walls of a caravan or motorhome and a building; however, that 6 metres space could be used for a towing vehicle or awning so long as there is still 3 metres clear space within that 6 metres. Whilst there is no spacing restriction with regard to rally field boundaries, e.g. fences, trees and hedges, the siting of outfits must not be allowed to interfere with the activities of local people, their privacy or enjoyment of their property. For health and safety purposes, emergency vehicles should also be able to secure access at all times to within 90 metres of any unit on the site. The layout of the rally site and the general appearance of outfits can impact on member satisfaction; moreover, overcrowding and low standards will harm the reputation of The Club and the Centre.
Ball Games Near Caravans:
Could we kindly remind members that we do not allow ball games near caravans on rallies. The matter of footballs being used close to caravans seems to be a growing issue with concerns over damage and cost. Please ensure your children (and some adults) play well away from the caravans on a rally. Thank you.
Towing Assistance:
Ralliers are reminded of the Caravan Club's Letters To Centres: Care should be exercised when offering assistance to other ralliers to tow units off waterlogged pitches and fields to ensure that the operation is carried out safely. Those offering such assistance need to be aware that the Club’s Public Liability insurance does not provide cover for this activity. Cover would need to be provided under the personal insurance policies of those involved. In addition, if payment is made for doing so, the person providing the assistance needs to ensure that he is not in breach of his insurance policy by ‘plying for hire’ should an accident occur.
Thank you, the committee.
Thank you, the committee.
Dog Owners:
Ralliers are reminded of the centre's General Information on page 70 of this year's rally brochure: All animals must be kept under the full control of a responsible person. Pets must be kept on a lead at all times and exercised around the perimeter of the field.
Thank you, the committee.
Thank you, the committee.
Plaque Ordering:
The Plaque Officer would like to remind Rally Officers that the Plaque Manufacturer needs the following timings:- For normal weekend rallies 10 working days + delivery. For extended weekend and holiday rallies (special plaque configuration and colours etc) the Plaque Manufacturer needs 15 working days + delivery. The 2018 plaque order forms are to be sent to the Centre Plaque Officer prior to this time scale. All plaque details are available on the Baypress web site www.baypress.org.uk or contact the Plaque Officer for assistance.
Smoking At Socials:
Please remember that smoking is not permitted at socials, inside or outside. This includes the use of e-cigarettes and vapour cigarettes. Thank you, the committee.
Centre Reminders:
Emergencies On The Rally Field:
Following the recent successful First Aid rally and in line with the Caravan and Motorhome Club guidance for organising rallies, the committee would ask Rally Officers to include a list of useful local locations and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency, e.g. the local A&E, local doctor, vet, etc. on all Rally Welcome Letters. Thank you.
To find the nearest A&E hospital, search for www.nhs.uk then search for A&E (top right hand corner), select "Find accident and emergency services" then in the search box type in the rally location post code.
This will display the nearest A&E to your rally.
To find the nearest A&E hospital, search for www.nhs.uk then search for A&E (top right hand corner), select "Find accident and emergency services" then in the search box type in the rally location post code.
This will display the nearest A&E to your rally.
Rally Visitors:
Just a polite reminder to all ralliers, visitors to a rally are welcome. However if you are expecting visitors please ask them to report first to the Rally Officers before moving on to the rally field so that the rally officer is aware of who is on site. If possible, please remind your visitors of the 5 mph speed limit before they arrive.
Unable To Attend A Rally At The Last Minute:
If you book a rally and are unable to attend for whatever reason, it is polite and courteous to inform the rally officers that you will not be attending either by phone call or e-mail.
Your non attendance at the rally means that other ralliers that are on waiting lists etc cannot be given the option of taking your place and rally officers are left waiting until late for your arrival.
Your non attendance at the rally means that other ralliers that are on waiting lists etc cannot be given the option of taking your place and rally officers are left waiting until late for your arrival.
Renewal Of Your Centre Registration:
If you pay your annual subscription by continuous credit card and the expiry date of your Club Membership has passed you will be unable to re-register to the Centre of your choice on the website.
If you pay your annual subscription by Direct Debit you will be unable to re-register to the Centre of your choice once you are within 10 days of your Club Membership expiry date.
Therefore to re-register to a Centre outside of the above dates, please call the Contact Centre on tel 01342 318 813 Monday to Friday between 0845 and 1730.
If you are registering to a Centre for the first time, this can be processed on the website in the normal way.
If you pay your annual subscription by Direct Debit you will be unable to re-register to the Centre of your choice once you are within 10 days of your Club Membership expiry date.
Therefore to re-register to a Centre outside of the above dates, please call the Contact Centre on tel 01342 318 813 Monday to Friday between 0845 and 1730.
If you are registering to a Centre for the first time, this can be processed on the website in the normal way.
Space For A Rally Chairman:
Rally Officers are reminded they must reserve a place for the Centre Chairman or his / her representative. E.g. if your rally limit is 30 vans, it is suggested that when you have received 29 bookings (you can create a waiting list), you contact the Centre Chairman to establish who has been nominated to Chair your rally. The Rally Chairman’s caravan should be sited next to the Rally Officers unless he / she requests to be sited elsewhere and should be signed CHAIRMAN with the sign provided. (Rally Chairs are decided at committee meetings for the following 2 months). Thank you. The Committee.
Multiple Rally Plaque Presentations:
Could ralliers who wish to have their Multiple (100, 200, 300 etc) Rally plaque presented at a certain rally please give the Rally Sec at least 1 months notice, this will enable him to pass the plaque to the relevant Rally Chairman. Thank you.
Sky Lanterns / Chinese Lanterns:
New guidance for use with Sky Lanterns or Chinese Lanterns have been released by Trading Standards. The code includes advice not to launch lanterns within 30 metres of trees or buildings, 100 metres of fields, power lines or haystacks and users must notify the authorities if they wish to launch within10 miles of airfields or by the coast. If you plan to use these lanterns on your rally please read the full code which is at: http://bit.ly/1uND9pl
The Committee.
The Committee.
Dry Waste:
Please can all ralliers be reminded that all dry waste should be taken home - this includes dog waste. Scoop that poop and take it with you! Thanks.
Rally Kit:
Please can all centre members take good care of rally kit. Try not to bend any signs and replace neatly in the bag for handover. If your flag is wet, please allow it to dry before repacking if possible. Thank you, the committee.
Booking A Rally:
To book a space on a Cheshire Centre rally please ensure that your booking form is filled in completely and sent to the rally officer along with your payment and SAE. Thank you.
DRONE CODE:
As of the 30 July 2018 there will be a new drone code, to assist ralliers please have a read below, and keep everyone safe.
This Page Was Last Updated On 15 October 2018