2007 2008 Season Rallies
These will be updated soon with photos!
Sycamore Farm - Soss Moss Nether Alderley Macclesfield.
Sorry no photos
AGM Bickerton Village Hall SY14 8AU
Photos Soon
Auction - Whitley Village Hall, Lower Whitley
Rally Officers - Wyn & Bob Barcoe Emma & Steve Roberts
More photos & rally report soon!
Bowling Rally - Freemasons Hall Christleton
Rally Officers - Committee
Photos thanks to Kenny Dodds, Wyn Barcoe & Bron & John Brookshaw.
Rally Report by Wyn Barcoe
We had a great turn out this weekend 17 Vans, weather was also good to us .Every
one had a great time and on Saturday lunch time Christine and Brenda went to
the Fish and Chip shop and we all had a fattening lunch. Thank you Christine
and Brenda.
Kenny sorted out who was bowling and did a wonderful job. Thank you Kenny
Winners of the bowls were Ladies Wyn Barcoe Mens Paul Moyle retaining his title.
I feel we would all like to say well done to Zachery Barcoe the youngest bowler
this weekend aged 8 he had a tight match against Kenny, Kenny had a fight on
his hands as Zach was not going to give in easily. Next Year Zach!
We would also like to welcome new members Eddie and Mary Bath, thank you everyone
for making them welcome.
Happy Birthday to Jacob Barcoe who celebrated his 1st birthday and shared his
cake with everyone at coffee morning also Happy Birthday to Allan Dutton for
next Wednesday.
Bank Holiday - Spring Lea - Shrewsbury
Rally Officers - Maureen and Neil Barnett, Dot and John Latham
Please send photos!
Wilkin Farm - Style Cheshire
Rally Officers - Laurel & Gordon Sant, Brenda & John Wilkinson
Please send photos!
Newhaven Lodge Farm - Ashbourne
Rally Officers - Wyn & Bob Barcoe
Please send photos!
Swallowdale Farm The Red Lion Station Road Goostrey
Rally Officers - Emma & Steve Roberts
Photos Soon
Fishpool Inn Delamere
Rally Officers - Barbara & Dave Hill
Rally report by Wyn Barcoe
The rally at The Fishpool Inn near Delamere was very good. We had lovely weather
and 13 vans attended. Some members had meals in the pub, the food was very good
& recommended. Access was a bit tight though. We have two new arrivals to
the club, Proud Grand parents Bob & Wyn Barcoe Grandson 14/06/08 (above
right) Neil & Maureen Barnett Grand-daughter 17/06/08
Could these be the future chairman / chair lady?
Anniversary - Boundary Park Ollerton Chelford Knutsford
Rally Officers - Jacqui and Tony Bickerton
Rally Report by Kenny Dodds
This years Anniversary Rally was held at Boundary Park,Chelford,17 caravans attended this popular venue.
FRIDAY
Most of the members arrived early,as the rally officers were there the night
before. The weather was fair but a chilly wind, which eased off later in the
day for the HARDY to sit around the fire.
SATURDAY
Was warmer,the ice cream van came on the site in the afternoon and done a roaring
trade,so it must have been warmer.
At 6.45pm we were all invited into the gazebo to toast the CLUB with champers
and cake(both very nice,hick,hick) then the rally officers,TONY,JACQUI and RICHARD
organized tow games,the first game was Play Your Cards Right which was won by
Lyn Hough. The second game was Name the Next Line of the Song, Beryl Price won
this one. This was followed by a most enjoyable buffet laid on by the rally
officers,followed by music and socializing to complete a most enjoyable evening.
SUNDAY
Coffee morning was earlier (10am) to allow more time at the car boot sale for
those that wanted to go. This was another successful rally.
Petruth Paddocks Cheddar Somerset
RALLY OFFICERS - Maureen & Neil Barnett, Laura & Vic Woodward
Rally report by Emma
The rally at Cheddar was in a beautiful area of the country & a great site
for visiting many towns of interest. A short walk down the cycle path, brought
you out right in the middle of Cheddar village. Handy for stocking up on your
beer at Tescos! Further on, you came to The Gorge. A really nice selection of
shops & restaurants. The best Fish & Chips ever & the perfect Cream
tea. Some members even walked up the top of the Gorge & Jacobs ladder.
Others ventured off in their cars to Weston Super Mare & Wells.
One of the best things about The Gorge was watching the sweets being made &
of course the Cheese & Scrumpy! The weather was very unpredictable, with
strong winds & torrential rain - causing a lake in the middle of the field.
A few awning poles got broken & some members even had their own water supplies
running into their awnings. Thanks to Vic, Laura, Neil & Maureen for their
great efforts in delivering cheese & pickles to every caravan during a downpour!
When the weather was dry, it was actually very nice. Close to the site, was
a brewery, chocolate factory and Garden Centre. It was a perfect location, it
was such a shame about the weather.
Dafarn Rhos (Lligwy beach) Moelfre Anglesey
Rally Officers Emma & Steve Roberts
Photos soon!
Horse & Jockey Grindley Brook Whitchurch
Rally Officers Barbara and Dave Hill
This 100 foot unit was not booked in!
Baby Grace and proud parents and grandparents.
Thanks to Kenny Dodds for the photos.
Swallowdale Farm The Red Lion Station Road Goostrey
Rally Officers John & Marie Harrison.
Rally Report By Emma
Thanks to John & Marie for stepping in at short notice as rally officers
for this rally. It was a good turn out with 16 vans and a trailer tent.
A lovely venue with good views of the Radio telescope at Jodrell Bank.
Most members had a walk round the village & also visited the garden centre.
Thanks to the garden centre for donating a plant for the raffle.
A quiz was done by Megan (John & Maries granddaughter) - now just who did
get married at St.Lukes Church?
Some members sat round the fire and even braved the elements with their umbrellas
up!
Sunday morning, we all woke up to a bit of a shock. The rally field, trees and
caravans were covered in white stuff...SNOW !
It was beautiful to see & a few of the children made snowmen, including
Laurel Sant!
But by coffee morning, most of the snow had melted and we were stood in glorious
sunshine.
However, this didn't last long, as we were all packing away in more snow showers
in the end.
This will be one rally that we won't forget!
Easter - Weston Park (Transport Rally) Weston under Lizard
Photo's Soon
March 20th - 24th Rally Officers Gillian & Frank Hough
Laurel & Gordon Sant
Marbury Country Park Comberbach. March 7th - 9th
Rally Officers Jill & Alan Jodrill, Christine & Kenny Dodds
Rally Report by Emma
What a beautiful setting for a rally! Very picturesque with some lovely walks
within the park.
Although it had been forecast a rotten weekend, the weather was brilliant &
many members were barbequing in the evening sun.
The quiz was a real bugging one, especially the pictures. It's funny how you
don't recognise things you see everyday! Thanks to the rally officers for such
a good quiz!
Marbury Country park was in a good location for visiting Northwich & Warrington
and just down the road was Anderton boat lift, which a few members saw working.
On the Sunday, a few members went for a walk down to the lake within the park
& called in at the garden centre next door, where we all admired some stone
horses...until we saw the the price!
An enjoyable rally in lovely surroundings was had by all. Thanks to Alan, Jill,
Kenny & Christine for running it!
Leycett Cricket Club February 22nd - 24th
Sorry no photos
A.G.M - Bickerton Village Hall January 25th - 27th 2008
Rally report by Emma Roberts
The A.G.M 2008 was very successful with 21 vans attending. The rally area was
a lot better than in previous years.
The meeting on Saturday afternoon went very well & a few members who were
not on the rally made the effort just to attend the meeting - thank you.
Gordon Sant decided that after 10 years of being on the committee it was time
to let someone else have a go & he stepped down as Chairman.
There was a real change round in the Committee with Neil Barnett joining the
general committeeas Allan Jodril stood down, Wynn Barcoe moving to Rally Secretary,
Peter Barcoe also joining the general committee, Steve Roberts, Tony and Jacqui
Bickerton, Frank Hough and Kenny Dodds staying in their current positions. Congratulations
to Bob Barcoe who took over as Chairman.
The meeting was followed by tea, coffee, biscuits & general chit chat.
Final rehearsals for the A.G.M play - what a scream!
Later Saturday evening began with 3 games of bingo - called by Jill Jodrill.
This was followed by the ERF entertainers - dressed up as the Village People,
doing a job centre scene. Laura Woodward was very good at playing the job centre
lady, I don't know how she kept her face straight, with us all acting the fool!
The Village People then performed a trio of songs with some dodgy dance routines!
Of course the stars of the show were Mr. Bean & his pet chicken!
The buffet was excellent - thanks to all members for pulling together.
The second half of the evening, we were thoroughly entertained by a group called
Country Folk. Very entertaining & witty. They performed a good mixture of
country & folk songs that encouraged the audience to participate with a
few 'hay's here and there. Thanks to Wyn & Bob who organised and paid for
this. After the group many members hit the dance floor & had a good dance.
It was nice to see people really enjoying themselves.
Sunday morning we had coffee morning in the hall - with the raffle & everyone
eating the leftovers of the buffet. Bob Barcoe made his first coffee morning
speech. We wish him well as Chairman!
New Year - Leycett Cricket Club December 29th - January 2nd 2008
Christmas Shopping - Freemasons Hall November 30th - December 2nd
Halloween - Leycett Cricket Club October 26th - 28th
Coronation Hall Bickley October 19th - 21st
Rally Report by Emma Roberts
Thanks to the committee for a brilliant weekend at Bickley Hall. The weather was excellent for late October and we had full use of the hall all weekend. On the Friday evening a few members got together in the cozy club room at the back of the hall. On Saturday most people gathered in the main hall for a few games of bingo called by Kenny Dodds, now known as the fastest bingo caller in the west, followed by some ERF style horse racing! See bottom photo for the motley crew of jockeys!
Auction Rally Elm Cottage Little Budworth October 5th - 7th
RALLY OFFICERS - Emma & Steve Roberts
Bowling Rally Freemasons Hall Christleton Near Chester September 14th - 16th
Photos - Thanks to Kenny Dodds
Bramblewood Brown Moss Whitchurch Shropshire
Rally Officers - Emma & Steve Roberts
Bank Holiday - August 24th - 27th Westwood Stoke-on-Tern
Rally Officers - Laura and Vic Woodward, Gillian and Frank Hough
Photos Thanks to Kenny Dodds
Napley Lodge Farm Norton in Hales Market Drayton August 10th - 12th
Rally Officers - Maureen and Neil Barnett, Dot and John Latham
Sorry no photo's
Swallowdale Farm The Red Lion Station Road Goostrey July 27th - 29th
Rally Officers - Jill and Alan Jodrill, Christine and Kenny Dodds
Thanks to Swallowdale Farm for accommodating us at such short notice - Here are a few photo's
Cotton Arms Cholmondeley Road Wrenbury July 13th - 15th
Rally Officers - Barbara and Dave Hill
Just a few photo's
Rally Report Soon!
Trench Farm Penley Wrexham June 29th - 1st July
RALLY OFFICERS - Lyn and Ron Moyle & Dot and Paul Moyle
Sorry no photo's
Anniversary - June 15th - 17th Swallowdale Farm The Red Lion Station Road
Rally Officers - Jacqui & Tony Bickerton
Spring Bank - Bicester Oxfordshire May 25th - 3rd June 2007
Rally Officers - Maureen & Neil Barnett, Laura & Vic Woodward
Mayday - Wharf Tavern Goldstone May 4th - 7th 2007
Rally Officers - Emma & Steve Roberts
Rally Report soon! Any photo's please email!
Whitehorn Farm Astbury Congleton April 20th - 22nd 2007
Rally Officers - Laurel & Gordon Sant, Brenda & John Wilkinson
Rally Report By Emma
Thanks to Gordon, Laurel, John & Brenda for an excellent rally & the
Cheshire quiz, which was a lot of fun.
The weather was great all weekend, with a fantastic view of Mow Cop which made
up for a rather poor rutted field. Everyone was walking round as if they were
drunk, trying to avoid twisted ankles and cow muck. The other minor problem
was that there was no water on the field and we had to go to the fishery in
the car between certain hours.
Coffee evening incorporated a double celebration with a tipple & cake. Congratulations
to Barbara & Dave Hill on reaching their Golden Wedding & Happy Birthday
to Marie Harrison.
Easter - Craven Arms Shropshire April 5th - 9th 2007
Rally Officers - Wyn & Bob Barcoe, Emma & Steve Roberts
Thanks to Wynn & Bob for another great rally, a very interesting one it
was too.
Rally field was on a beautiful site, peaceful apart from the odd train &
in a lovely part of the country. Again fantastic weather which added to the
enjoyment. Thanks to all who took part in the treasure hunt & well done
Vic & Laura who took first prize for finding 'the small white thing' (raffle
ticket hidden on notice board). A great Sunday night get together took place
instead of coffee morning, which included Wynn's famous punch made in a bucket
( approximately 99% proof) & vodka jellies (equally potent) - see photos!
Soss Moss Nether Alderley March 23rd - 25th
Rally Officers - Wyn & Bob Barcoe
Rally Report By Emma
The rally at Soss Moss was excellent & although the rally field was a bit
muddy getting on, help was at hand with the site owner's tractor. The weather
was wonderful all weekend which added to the enjoyment.
Rally officers Wynn & Bob Barcoe made sure that we had use of the barn conversion
for Saturday night & provided lots of entertainment.
The evening kicked off first by doing the raffle. We then had a quiz to test
everyone's TV skills, General knowledge & we had some True or False questions
as well. The picture round was really tough!
After the quiz, we all ate the delicious Hot Pot, kindly made by Wynn along
with pickles, red cabbage & French stick - it went down a treat & the
background music added to the friendly atmosphere.
After Hot Pot, the real fun began with a game of Hoy!
Each member had a game card with 9 playing cards displayed on it. Wynn was the
caller & called out a playing card from her pack(s) one at a time. We all
sat anxiously marking off our game cards, hoping for a line or full Hoy! A couple
of false shouts were made, but only a 'Hoy' scoops the jackpot! A great game
that everyone really enjoyed and kept wanting more games of.
After playing Hoy, it was general chit chat & doing what ERF members do
best - knocking back the plonk!
Everybody had a really fun packed weekend - thanks to Wynn & Bob.
Sorry no photos!