http://www.camc.com September 2019 Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine 103
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Avon gives charity a lift
Having a ball
Aloha-d of fun!
Members of the Avon Centre Committee had the chance to visit the base of the Great Western Air Ambulance
Charity recently. The centre is collecting funds for this specialist service during 2019 – it raised over £800 over
the course of a pair of Cornish rallies in June.Mid West Yorkshire Centre organised the Joint Yorkshire
Centres Sports Rally from 5 to 7 July at Rufforth Playing Fields
near York. Pictured is the winning mixed volleyball team (from
the host centre) – well done!Making grass skirts was just one of the activities
at West Hampshire’s ‘Polynesian Pyesmead’ rally
at Pyesmead Farm near Romsey in July. Rally
officers Matt and Alison Tracey and Kate and
Clive Dupont (pictured) arranged the likes of
cocktails and games, while the on-site swimming
pool proved a popular attraction. Next year’s rally
at Pyesmead will have a ‘pirates’ theme.Lincs with the past
Lincolnshire Centre is hosting a 60th Anniversary Rally at
Swinethorpe near Lincoln from 9 to 13 April 2020.
Entertainment will be provided by a Freddie Mercury
tribute act and close-up magician, while there are plans for
an afternoon tea dance and ‘Last Proms’-style performance
from the Club band. Youngsters will be able to enjoy an all-day
circus skills workshop, inflatable fun zone, Easter crafts and
an egg hunt.
The centre is also asking members with any photos or other
memorabilia that relate to the history of the centre to get in
touch. For online booking and further information, please visit
lincolnshirecentre.co.uk.Winners! Left to right: Anne and Richard Herne; Malc and
Anne Cresswell; Sue and Keith CarltonAll the fun of the Chair
A horseshoe throwing competition was just one
of the highlights of a successful East Hampshire
C e nt re C h a i r m a n’s E ve nt , h e l d a t R o y a l V i c to r i a
Country Park near Southampton.
Opera singer Jennifer Parker-Lummis
entertained visitors on Saturday with a selection
of classical numbers and songs from stage
shows and film, while members enjoyed chilli,
Bolognese and a choice of desserts. The
committee cooked a full English breakfast for
attendees on Sunday before the appearance of
local brass band Denmead Brass and a traditional
cream tea.