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Cheshire Centre Web Master:
Please remember, I do not have direct access to committee information as I once did, I am now reliant on the new committee sending me updates. Thank you for understanding. Andy Gibbs
Please remember, I do not have direct access to committee information as I once did, I am now reliant on the new committee sending me updates. Thank you for understanding. Andy Gibbs
Latest Rallying Guidance 25 July 2021:
Dear all,
The latest guidance from the Caravan and Motorhome Club following the 19th July Stage change for Covid-19 is listed below.
Even though Covid regulations have been relaxed by the UK government, please remember that the pandemic is not over, Covid is still prevalent and all Centres should remain vigilant and take precautions when necessary. The Club has a duty of care to our volunteer members that run Centre events, and Club members that attend rallies. There may sometimes be a slight difference in the guidance operated on Club sites, however, we try to mirror them as much as possible.
More importantly, please be respectful of all members’ concerns, whether you agree with them or not #weareallinthistogether
England From 19 July 2021
1. All Covid-19 restrictions will cease in line with Government advice. However, we encourage Centres to continue to adopt health & safety regimes that include promoting the use of hand sanitiser and social distancing in enclosed areas.
2. Centre Committees and Rally Officers need to be aware of members and ralliers’ sentiments and ensure that all members are considered. Some members will still wish to wear a face mask in enclosed spaces. Please be mindful of people’s personal space.
3. All Centres are required to complete Risk Assessments for all Centre events (further information on this is explained in a separate document along with training advice) and it is expected that general health and safety concerns around Covid will be covered within this document.
Specific Covid Risk Assessments will no longer need to be sent into the Governance Office in advance of the event now that they form part of the wider risk assessment carried out and maintained by the Rally Officer.
4. The Club encourages all members to support the Government’s Test and Trace scheme and that you continue to keep track of who is on a rally should they need to be contacted. Please note that this is not mandatory and some members may wish to opt-out.
Scotland From 19 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for details of the levels in Scotland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.scot
2. Scotland will move to Level 0:
Informal social gatherings of up to 15 people from 15 households will be permitted outdoors without physical distancing. Gatherings of up to 10 people from four households will be permitted in all indoor public settings with 1m physical distancing. Face coverings will be required to be worn at indoor public places.
Track and Trace is still a requirement.
3. The next review is scheduled for 9 August 2021.
Wales From 17 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in Wales and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.wales
2. Wales will move to Level 2: Up to six people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation. Limits on the number of people who meet outdoors, as well as the legal requirement to social distance, will end. Face coverings will be required by law in most indoor public places and on public transport, with the exception of hospitality settings.
3. The next review is scheduled for 7 August 2021.
Northern Ireland From 26 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in Northern Ireland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.nidirect.gov.uk
2. 10 people from no more than three households can meet in a private dwelling and stay overnight. Up to 15 people from no more than five households can meet outdoors and social distancing should be maintained. The legal requirement for social distancing is reduced to 1metre indoors. Face coverings are mandatory on public transport, taxis, buses, coaches and in train and bus stations and airports. Tourism - up to 10 people from no more than three households can stay together overnight. Track and trace is still a requirement.
Republic of Ireland
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in the Republic of Ireland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.ie
2. Social Gatherings: if you or any of the people you live with aren't fully vaccinated - you can have visitors from one other household where everyone is not fully vaccinated. There is no limit on the number of people who can visit together if they are all fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months
If you are fully vaccinated you can meet indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household, as long as they are not at risk of severe illness and no more than three households are present Tourism Accommodation is permitted with protective measures in place.
The latest guidance from the Caravan and Motorhome Club following the 19th July Stage change for Covid-19 is listed below.
Even though Covid regulations have been relaxed by the UK government, please remember that the pandemic is not over, Covid is still prevalent and all Centres should remain vigilant and take precautions when necessary. The Club has a duty of care to our volunteer members that run Centre events, and Club members that attend rallies. There may sometimes be a slight difference in the guidance operated on Club sites, however, we try to mirror them as much as possible.
More importantly, please be respectful of all members’ concerns, whether you agree with them or not #weareallinthistogether
England From 19 July 2021
1. All Covid-19 restrictions will cease in line with Government advice. However, we encourage Centres to continue to adopt health & safety regimes that include promoting the use of hand sanitiser and social distancing in enclosed areas.
2. Centre Committees and Rally Officers need to be aware of members and ralliers’ sentiments and ensure that all members are considered. Some members will still wish to wear a face mask in enclosed spaces. Please be mindful of people’s personal space.
3. All Centres are required to complete Risk Assessments for all Centre events (further information on this is explained in a separate document along with training advice) and it is expected that general health and safety concerns around Covid will be covered within this document.
Specific Covid Risk Assessments will no longer need to be sent into the Governance Office in advance of the event now that they form part of the wider risk assessment carried out and maintained by the Rally Officer.
4. The Club encourages all members to support the Government’s Test and Trace scheme and that you continue to keep track of who is on a rally should they need to be contacted. Please note that this is not mandatory and some members may wish to opt-out.
Scotland From 19 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for details of the levels in Scotland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.scot
2. Scotland will move to Level 0:
Informal social gatherings of up to 15 people from 15 households will be permitted outdoors without physical distancing. Gatherings of up to 10 people from four households will be permitted in all indoor public settings with 1m physical distancing. Face coverings will be required to be worn at indoor public places.
Track and Trace is still a requirement.
3. The next review is scheduled for 9 August 2021.
Wales From 17 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in Wales and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.wales
2. Wales will move to Level 2: Up to six people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation. Limits on the number of people who meet outdoors, as well as the legal requirement to social distance, will end. Face coverings will be required by law in most indoor public places and on public transport, with the exception of hospitality settings.
3. The next review is scheduled for 7 August 2021.
Northern Ireland From 26 July 2021
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in Northern Ireland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.nidirect.gov.uk
2. 10 people from no more than three households can meet in a private dwelling and stay overnight. Up to 15 people from no more than five households can meet outdoors and social distancing should be maintained. The legal requirement for social distancing is reduced to 1metre indoors. Face coverings are mandatory on public transport, taxis, buses, coaches and in train and bus stations and airports. Tourism - up to 10 people from no more than three households can stay together overnight. Track and trace is still a requirement.
Republic of Ireland
1. Please check with the Government website for further details in the Republic of Ireland and what is permissible within certain areas: www.gov.ie
2. Social Gatherings: if you or any of the people you live with aren't fully vaccinated - you can have visitors from one other household where everyone is not fully vaccinated. There is no limit on the number of people who can visit together if they are all fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months
If you are fully vaccinated you can meet indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household, as long as they are not at risk of severe illness and no more than three households are present Tourism Accommodation is permitted with protective measures in place.
Congratulations 1300th Rally:
Whilst attending our Cheshire Centre rally 29.2 Holmston Fun But No Games rally our Past Centre Chairman Andy Gibbs and his wife Andrea clocked up their 1300th Rally. This is a fantastic achievement and one that only a hand full of ralliers will ever match. Their rallying started back in 1995, although 26 years of rallying sounds a long time, when you work out the yearly stats, Andy and Andi have average over 50 rallies a year even with the Covid break to hit this milestone, this truly is an amazing record, that very few of us could ever achieve.
Congratulations to you both from all the Cheshire Centre Committee and members.
Paul Bedworth
Cheshire Centre Chairman
Whilst attending our Cheshire Centre rally 29.2 Holmston Fun But No Games rally our Past Centre Chairman Andy Gibbs and his wife Andrea clocked up their 1300th Rally. This is a fantastic achievement and one that only a hand full of ralliers will ever match. Their rallying started back in 1995, although 26 years of rallying sounds a long time, when you work out the yearly stats, Andy and Andi have average over 50 rallies a year even with the Covid break to hit this milestone, this truly is an amazing record, that very few of us could ever achieve.
Congratulations to you both from all the Cheshire Centre Committee and members.
Paul Bedworth
Cheshire Centre Chairman
Andy & Andi Gibbs and Paul & Katie Foy
Congratulations to Andy & Andrea Gibbs who attended their 1300 rally on the Fun And Games At Holmston Rally (16th-18th July 2021)
With things still being somewhat overshadowed by restrictions their fellow ralliers showed true frontier spirit and came up with a socially distanced little presentation to help them celebrate their momentous achievement. Chocs for Andi and flowers for Andy (or was it the other way round??)
Andy & Andi started their caravaning story in 1995, 26 years ago, which equates to an average of 50 rallies a year.
Some quick maths equated this to approx. 2600 nights + (holidays etc) = 371.5 weeks = 7.20 years
Also pictured are Paul & Katie Foy who were on their 1st rally. They’ve only 1299 rallies to go to reach Andy & Andi’s milestone.
From all the ralliers at the Holmston rally
With things still being somewhat overshadowed by restrictions their fellow ralliers showed true frontier spirit and came up with a socially distanced little presentation to help them celebrate their momentous achievement. Chocs for Andi and flowers for Andy (or was it the other way round??)
Andy & Andi started their caravaning story in 1995, 26 years ago, which equates to an average of 50 rallies a year.
Some quick maths equated this to approx. 2600 nights + (holidays etc) = 371.5 weeks = 7.20 years
Also pictured are Paul & Katie Foy who were on their 1st rally. They’ve only 1299 rallies to go to reach Andy & Andi’s milestone.
From all the ralliers at the Holmston rally
Rally Officers Please Note:
There is a minimum charge for plaques, so if the number of vans on your rally are low, please take this into account when calculating your revised rally fee. Currently the minimum charge is £15.14 which includes the plaques, postage, and packing.
Please note that the reduction in VAT to 5% ONLY relates to the pitch element of the rally fee and not the whole of the rally fee. The balance of the rally fee including plaques, centre contribution etc is charged at 20%, as shown on the accounts sheet. If you only charge 5% VAT on the whole of the rally fee, then the centre contribution will be decreased.
If you are in any doubt when recalculating your revised rally fee, please contact the Treasurer before finalising.
Sandra Bowler
Cheshire Centre Treasurer
There is a minimum charge for plaques, so if the number of vans on your rally are low, please take this into account when calculating your revised rally fee. Currently the minimum charge is £15.14 which includes the plaques, postage, and packing.
Please note that the reduction in VAT to 5% ONLY relates to the pitch element of the rally fee and not the whole of the rally fee. The balance of the rally fee including plaques, centre contribution etc is charged at 20%, as shown on the accounts sheet. If you only charge 5% VAT on the whole of the rally fee, then the centre contribution will be decreased.
If you are in any doubt when recalculating your revised rally fee, please contact the Treasurer before finalising.
Sandra Bowler
Cheshire Centre Treasurer
Cheshire Centre Committee - AGM Notification Of Venue Change:
The Annual General Meeting of the Cheshire Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday 18th September 2021 at Whitley Village Hall, Village Lane, Higher Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4EJ this is a change to the address published in our rally brochure V3 and older.
In addition our Rally Officers meeting will be held at 11am at the same venue.
The Annual General Meeting of the Cheshire Centre of the Caravan and Motorhome Club will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday 18th September 2021 at Whitley Village Hall, Village Lane, Higher Whitley, Warrington, WA4 4EJ this is a change to the address published in our rally brochure V3 and older.
In addition our Rally Officers meeting will be held at 11am at the same venue.
Newsletter:
Now that Rallying is slowly making a comeback, it's time to dust off the Cheshire Center Newsletter too. If you have any rally reports, rally adverts, want to share your thoughts on life without rallying😱, what you did instead, what you missed and what you didn't, please get in touch! Caravan and Motorhome friendly recipes welcome too. And if Chester the Cheshire Cat would like to make his whereabouts know I can make sure he has his own article as well. Just message or e-mail me on judith-williams@lineone.net
Now that Rallying is slowly making a comeback, it's time to dust off the Cheshire Center Newsletter too. If you have any rally reports, rally adverts, want to share your thoughts on life without rallying😱, what you did instead, what you missed and what you didn't, please get in touch! Caravan and Motorhome friendly recipes welcome too. And if Chester the Cheshire Cat would like to make his whereabouts know I can make sure he has his own article as well. Just message or e-mail me on judith-williams@lineone.net
2021 rally Brochure Version 2:
Version 2 of the 2021 Rally Brochure is now available on the Secure Page (with all personal details). Click here to go to log in to the Secure Page.
Version 2 of the 2021 Rally Brochure is now available on the Secure Page (with all personal details). Click here to go to log in to the Secure Page.
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.
First Aid:
There is no requirement for Centres to have a first aid qualified person on a rally; however, it is advisable for ralliers to have their own in-date first aid kit. It is also recommended that rally officers maintain a list of useful local telephone numbers for use in the
event of an emergency, e.g. local doctor, vet, and are also able to advise members of the exact location of such service providers, including directions to the nearest hospital.
event of an emergency, e.g. local doctor, vet, and are also able to advise members of the exact location of such service providers, including directions to the nearest hospital.
Towing Assistance:
It is everyone's individual responsibility to ensure they are able to enter and leave a venue safely in inclement weather conditions.
Ralliers are reminded of the CAMC'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.
Ralliers are reminded of the CAMC'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.
Drone Code:
December 2020 saw an update to the Drone and Model Aircraft Code: It is against the law to fly a drone or model aircraft without having the required IDs. You can also be fined for breaking the law when flying. In the most serious cases, you could be sent to prison. Click here to read the latest information.
Please could all members be aware that as of March 2019, the Caravan and Motorhome Club have banned drones from being flown from a rally field. If they are flown from a different field they must not be flown over caravans or motorhomes.
Please could all members be aware that as of March 2019, the Caravan and Motorhome Club have banned drones from being flown from a rally field. If they are flown from a different field they must not be flown over caravans or motorhomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1. Include an SAE (the recent Wirral Country Park rally that had to be cancelled by the land owners caused the Rally Officers a great deal of additional work returning individual payments to ralliers as most booking didn't have an SAE).
2. Add the rally number on the rear of the cheque. Most of our Rally Officers organise multiple rallies through out the year and this will assist them greatly.
3. If you are paying rally fees for friends with one cheque, could you list the ralliers on the rear of the cheque, again this will assist our Rally Officers.
Thank you, the committee.
1. Include an SAE (the recent Wirral Country Park rally that had to be cancelled by the land owners caused the Rally Officers a great deal of additional work returning individual payments to ralliers as most booking didn't have an SAE).
2. Add the rally number on the rear of the cheque. Most of our Rally Officers organise multiple rallies through out the year and this will assist them greatly.
3. If you are paying rally fees for friends with one cheque, could you list the ralliers on the rear of the cheque, again this will assist our Rally Officers.
Thank you, the committee.
This Page Was Last Updated On 25 July 2021
