Dryslwyn Pencoed - Rally Report 
2nd - 4th July 2010

Saturday saw another glorious day, with Ralliers visiting McArthur Glen Shopping Centre and the local area, joining in with boules and just relaxing in the sun. Flag was held on Saturday followed by a communal barbeque and a fun evening around an open log fire which included a few campfire songs and games. 

Thank you to everyone for coming, joining in and making our first Rally as Marshals so enjoyable, thanks to Dean & Joanne Israel for assisting us and showing us the ropes and thank you to Hazel & Jim for helping out over the weekend. 

Hope you had a safe tow home, see you all soon on the Rally Field.

Jo, Jay, Rhiannon and James

Marshals: Mark & Sarah Jones
Tel: (01792) 424359  Mob: 07970 155602

The Dyfed Centre will be hosting the 58th Welsh National Caravan Rally 
at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen 
during August Bank Holiday weekend.

For more Information, please click here.
To download a Booking Form, please click here.

Delicious strawberries, scones, jam and cream were served by the Ladies Sub-Committee, along with tea and coffee, and pop and crisps for the children.

Friends sat around together, enjoying their teas, with views, sunshine and good company. A good time was had by all! 

A big 'Thank you' to all of you who helped and supported Barbara Small and her Committee Members, and in making the weekend a great success.

Ladies Sub-Committee

    
Please click here for more information.

Some photos from the Oakwood Rally 
18th - 20th June 2010

Thanks to Joanne Israel for supplying the photos.

Dean Otten supervising the Welly Throwing Competition.

Saturday started with Bingo and a new caller - Alison Otten - who provided entertainment with her new calls, a ‘warble quack’ being just one (82), followed with entertainment by Ricky Starr and I am not sure if Linda took a shine to him or he took a shine to Linda, perhaps we will never find out! Anyway, a very enjoyable evening was had by all.

Sunday night we held Flag, wine and crackers, we won’t say cheese - anyone who was there will know why?? Followed by Bingo and Play Your Cards Right.
Monday, strange for a Bank Holiday, was a glorious sunny day with everyone enjoying the surrounding area, beaches, pubs, etc. In the Marquee we had a night of fun playing killer darts and the cereal packet games - well worth watching if you have never played, but be warned to warm up first or you will ache the following morning, just ask Kelly Small and Kev from the South Wales Centre.

The Youth Sub-Committee held a successful raffle and tuck shop sales throughout the week. Thanks to everyone for buying tickets and sweets.

The weather continued to be warm throughout the week with vans leaving and arriving for the second weekend. Friday night we were back in the Marquee for the bean bag game, quizzes and background music.

Saturday morning the Ladies Sub-Committee held the ever-popular Children’s Treat with all the children receiving hot dogs, pop and crisps, following the crafts and lots of games, including Volleyball and a Junior Tug-of-War, the Teenage Sub-Committee helped with face painting and joining in the fun.

Saturday evening the second Flag was held and the Centre's Bannerette Competition winners were announced: Junior - Antonia Pearce Crawford and Adult - Andrea Glew. Additionally our West Wales Centre Rally Programme for 2011 was advertised for Members wishing to put their names forward to Marshal next year - please contact Julie Ramke if you wish to volunteer.

After Flag and up against the stiff opposition of the BGT Final we had entertainment with Phil Steele, and again another really enjoyable night.

The Sports Sub-Committee held their raffle this second weekend and again say thank you to you all for your kind donations and purchases.

Sunday was clearing up day. Thank you again for the help taking the Marquee down.

We would like to thank our Assistants Barbara & Mike and Dean & Alison for their help over the 9 days.

Andrea & Gary Glew

We need as many Centre Members as possible to join in, so everyone is invited to come along and take part in the fun.

For more information, please contact: 
Lyn Jones for Tug-of-War
Joanne Israel or Jo Allan for Netball
Karl Burridge for Football & Volleyball

We look forward to seeing you at Dunvant . . .

But what a weekend . . . Friday saw all the vans coming in and setting up in the beautiful weather that we had ordered just for the weekend! Everybody sat outside their caravans and chilled out ready for the weekend ahead of fun and frolics. 

Saturday was another stunning morning and people were getting ready to visit Folly Farm. With the excellent concessions we had, everyone was looking forward to entering the Park. The children enjoyed it so much and so did the big kids (adults you know who you are!). After Flag ended, people carried on cooking barbeques in the sun and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.

On Sunday some decided to go back into the Park and some went to hit the beaches, as there was no rush to leave the rally field that evening as we had another beautiful day of glorious sunshine ahead. 

What a lovely venue for the children - and the bigger children! 

Thank you to everyone for coming. Thanks also to our Assistants on the Rally. We hope that you all had a safe tow home.

Joanne, Dean, Luke, Brad, Jay, Bond & Chewy

We had 21 caravans booked, but due to cancellations, we had 19 caravans on site at this stunning venue.

Friday night we gathered for a social in the hall and to enjoy a local takeaway. It was great.
Saturday the weather was not so great. Most people ventured out to enjoy the new shopping centre in Carmarthen and other venues including the local pub.

Flag was brought forward to Saturday evening due to the bad weather and a warm dry hall was too good an opportunity to turn down. 

This was followed by bingo and then the fun & games for the theme night ‘SEND IN THE CLOWNS’ began. Clowns in abundance, the hall was buzzing in anticipation of what was to come. Everyone made a huge effort. We had team games and everyone participated in one way or another making the night a fabulous, fun-filled success. The Happy Campers team being the overall winners.

Mike & I would like to give a BIG 'thank you' to Lyn and Sarah Jones for their assistance and everyone else for their participation in helping to make our first Rally as Marshals so memorable.

One that will not be forgotten for some time we think.

Mike & Julie Ramcke

The Divisional Vice-Chairman - Mr Graham Hall and his wife were in attendance as were the Chairmen and wives from South Wales, Gwent, Dyfed and South Glamorgan Centres.

The weather had been forecast to be bad and setting up on Thursday was not
very pleasant, but we were very lucky to escape with some fine weather during the Rally. We had three nights of great entertainment, with everyone appearing to enjoy the event.

Gary & Andrea Glew

Some photos from the Rally . . .

It was a very cold weekend accompanied by wind and rain. Fortunately a local 'Wetherspoons' was handy(!), so a short walk into town had many in attendance watching the local rugby derby - Llanelli vs Ospreys - with some good quality banter being shared out. Quite a few ralliers also went to town on Saturday to watch the other derby - football this time - Cardiff vs Swansea (we were robbed!!). The weather stifled any chance of any outside activities we had hoped to put on. 
We did manage to have Flag and the traditional 'Easter Bonnet' parade which was judged by the visiting Gwent Chairman - Mr Dean Williams and his daughter. Hot cross buns were distributed to all and eventually (because of a faulty urn) all had tea and coffee. A special celebration - a Ruby Wedding Anniversary for great Centre Members - Mike and Barbara Small. Well done to you both. 

Jan and I would like to thank Martin and Jayne for ably assisting us. We would also like to thank all the helpers with 4-wheel drive vehicles for their assistance in the mud!

See you all soon. 
Ronnie and Jan John

We had 14 caravans on site (well 13 actually, as Dean Israel pitched in the wrong field!). Beautiful weather on Friday & Sunday with Ralliers sitting out and barbecuing. Many watched that very sad rugby match in the Clubhouse on Saturday. But a good time was had by all.

Mike & Barbara Small

If you are interested in running a Holiday Rally, at home or abroad, during the 
2011 season, please contact Julie Ramcke, Hon. Rally Secretary.

We are also looking for Marshals to host a 
New Year Rally in 2010
Again, please contact Julie Ramcke if you wish to volunteer your services.

To see more photos from the Dinner Dance, please click here.

Please send your suggestions via e-mail to the new Hon. Rally Secretary - Julie Ramcke.

The Flag will measure 60cms x 90cms and cost £15 (inc. VAT). However, as the Centre will not be holding any stocks of the Flags, interested Members should contact me asap to place an order and send me a cheque - made payable to the "West Wales Centre" for the above price.

PLEASE FILL IN A WWCC RALLY SLIP WITH YOUR NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS, QUOTING 'FLAG ORDER' AND STATE HOW MANY FLAGS YOU REQUIRE. SEND THE SLIP AND FULL PAYMENT TO ME A.S.A.P.

Thank you. 
John Crockett

Also, some other weblinks for you to try out:
Caravan Sitefinder
Touring Camping
UK Motorhomes.net
Amperor Direct - Electricals on the move

Thinking of buying a secondhand motorhome? Have a look at this video report . . .

Rally Plaques
Rally Marshals should order Rally Plaques from BayPress 
using the special Order Form in their Rally Marshal Packs.
To view the Baypress Plaque Catalogue [Adobe pdf version] for motif designs, 
please click here.

***NEW***
RALLY SITE LOCATIONS
Please click here for Rally Site Postcodes (for in-car Sat-Nav Equipment) 
and Web-links to on-line Maps.

BAILEY CARAVAN MANUFACTURE VIDEO

In 2006, The Caravan Club ordered a brand new fleet of caravans from Bailey of Bristol to use on their nationwide Practical Caravanning & Caravan Manoeuvering Courses. The 38 custom-built Bailey Discovery caravans are now being used by Members and Non-members to gain practical driving experience 
and to develop outfit manoeuvering skills.

The total manufacturing process was filmed using time-lapse photography to give 
an idea of what it takes to manufacture caravans.

The video condenses approximately two and a half hours production time into 
just 2 minutes 18 seconds. Please click here to visit the site.
[Please note you require QuickTime Player version 7.0 to view the video.]

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