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Newsletter 20 |
27 - 29 Jan West Bradford Village Hall (Burns Night Meet)
Well everyone, what a magnificent start to our new
camping season. Our Burns night celebrations was an absolute success. Thanks to
our stewards Peter and Lillian who worked through the many changes in weather
conditions siting all the units up, then their support continued throughout the
weekend.
Saturday evening and thanks to Pam for the prepping of the burns night supper
and serving with help from the committee. To Tania for the decorations for the
hall, thanks also to Campbell for the address, toast of the haggis ,the quiz and
play your cards right. Which was won by our chairman assisted by young Rossi. To
Kathryn for the arranging of our piper for our North Lancs celebrations.
Thanks to Steve our piper and his wife for joining us. Thanks also to Chris and
Alan for the music. We would also like to thank the campers who volunteered to
wash up and tidy the room at the end of the evening.
The food was very tasty with a choice of menu, Haggis for the brave, Chilli for
the faint hearted and also hot dogs for the children and the adults that dared
not!!. Followed by sherry trifle, shortbread or a piece Dundee cake. Not
forgetting the dram of whiskey.
Sunday at coffee morning our chairman gave his address and asked for thoughts
and prayers for one of our members who has been admitted into hospital we wish
her well and a speedy recovery. Also belated birthday greetings to Eddie Peel.
Our next meet is Feb 10/12 at Whittingham & Goosnargh sports & social club. It
is Your AGM. The meet opens at 2pm on Friday. PLEASE NO VANS BEFORE. The
AGM will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2pm. All membership cards to be
shown on the door. In the evening we will have our valentine social with a grand
raffle and Jacob join supper.
Look forward to welcoming you there.
Newsletter Update 21/1/12
On behalf of the committee can we ask if you have any unwanted Christmas gifts,
please would you consider donating them towards one of our many raffles held
throughout the year.. Please bring them along and give them to any committee
member when next on field.
Happy Birthday greetings this month to
Miss Ebony Welsh, Yvonne Berry and Owen Bury. Hope you all enjoy your special
day.
If we have missed anyone for January we apologise.
Please let Tania know of any forthcoming birthdays you would like mentioning. We look forward to welcoming you on field during 2012.
2 - 4 December Whittingham & Goosnargh S&SC.
(Christmas Party Meet)
Ho! Ho! Ho! and he's behind you! What a fantastic meet we have all just enjoyed.
Many thanks to Peter and Lillian for not only stewarding this weekend for us,
but for helping the committee throughout the weekend as well as taking to the
stage in the Christmas panto! Oh yes they did!
Thanks to the decoration team Friday afternoon: Chris, Tania, Alan D, Maureen,
Ebony and Dave. The finished result looked stunning.
Friday and our stewards were kept busy from mid morning welcoming everyone on
field. Friday evening with the decorations done, it was nice to relax with
friends and enjoy a quiet well earned drink.
Saturday and the 'North Lancs show stars' had a quick last minute rehearsal then
it was time to get the children's party started with games and dancing.
Then it was show time! with our Christmas Panto. This years production was
'Little Red Riding Hood' Our Chairman taking to the stage as the 'BIG BAD WOLF.
Well done to all the cast. Alan D, Lillian, Margaret, Maureen, Peter and Yvonne.
You did us proud.
Tania did a marvellous job with the mammoth task of ensuring the children's party went smoothly, thank you for the fun, games, food and also arranging the prompt timing of the arrival of Father Christmas. To round the party off we had a film. which gave Brenda, Maureen, Lillian and Tania time to prepare the buffet. Thanks to Margaret H for collection of the T cakes etc Not forgetting the stuffing! A good team effort!
Saturday night, Chris and Alan D got everyone dancing, Tania got the brain cells
going with her festive quiz, also Maureen and her 12 not so willing members up
to sing for us! An excellent Christmas social with our bumper hamper, raffle
draw and buffet supper. Thank you all for the many donations.
Sunday Morning and what a beautiful way to end our Christmas meet, coffee with
mince pies. With 'The Park school brass band' joining us along with the North
Lancs Children's choir, leading a truly festive sing-a-long. There was quite a
few tears from their audience. Well done to all the Children. You did us proud.
Your North Lancs DA Committee. Would like to take this opportunity to wish all
its members and friends A very merry Christmas & we look forward to welcoming
you on field in 2012.
Our first meet of 2012 is the 'Burns Night' to be held at West Bradford Village
Hall. January 27/29. Peter and Lillian will be our stewards. Our hosts for
the Burns night are Pam and Campbell.
This is a booked meet due to limited space. Please contact the club phone or
Peter & Lillian on 01253 317571. To book your place.
If any members have any unwanted gifts they received for Christmas. Please consider donating them for raffle prizes to help with fund raising throughout the year. Thank you.
18 - 20 November Petre Arms Langho
Hello again! What a beautiful weekend. The weather was so very kind
and Friday
night once again some sat round the fire. Thank you to Eddie for stewarding this
very enjoyable weekend for us.
We must send get well wishes to Angela for a speedy recovery from us all at
North Lancs.
We would also like to welcome Keith and Brenda. We are so glad you enjoyed
yourselves with us this weekend.
Saturday and the men were busy helping each other by doing minor repair jobs on
field, while some of us paid a visit to the Christmas fair in the Hall. Later in
the day we had a rehearsal for our Christmas panto!
In the evening we held a family social in the hall with the children putting
together a brief show for our enjoyment. During the evening we all enjoyed a
Jacob join supper. Thanks to Alan D for the music, and to all who contributed to the
buffet.
Sunday we had our coffee morning round the stewards van. Alan our chairman gave
out the notices and Tania sold raffle tickets for the Christmas hamper.
Our next meet will be our Christmas party meet 2/4 December at Whittingham and
Goosnargh S&SC. Peter and Lillian will be our stewards.
We will have our Children's party and panto with a visit from the man himself on
Saturday afternoon, followed in the evening with our family social with music,
dancing, a light buffet and our Christmas raffle draw.
On Sunday morning we will be accompanied by a local band to sing carols, enjoy coffee and mince pies.
Hope you can come along and join in the celebrations!.
4 - 6 November Lower Greenhill Farm
Salterforth (Bonfire Meet)
Well done goes to the committee of North Lancs DA, for an
absolutely cracking bonfire meet. Alan and Maureen were our stewards to welcome
everyone, so a big thank you to them.
Friday and the first van arrived on field just after 11.30am, followed quickly
by several more. Then things slowed up till around 4pm. Then came more vans with
one or two having a challenge with the mud and of course at this time of year
the dark nights, but as we campers do, we rose to the challenge and with
everyone's help, everyone arrived on-field safely. With the last van arriving
just after 7.30pm.
Again some of us sat out for what is turning into a regular Friday night feature
around the log burner. This weekend we even had a couple of gazebo's up in
readiness for our famous hot supper after the fireworks.
Saturday morning and thank you to Ebony & Chloe for helping make the guy. You
did us proud, well done girls!.
Many thanks to Ken, Dave, Alan D, Chris F and Pete. Well done on building the
bonfire and sitting this years guy on top. Also for marking out a safety area
for our spectators.
As night fell campers gathered for our lantern parade to watch the festivities
in safety. Thanks to lead fire marshall Chris K and his team Alan D, Chris F,
Pete and Alan H. You worked hard in getting the bonfire and timing of the
fireworks display running safely and smoothly.
Back at the gazebos and Tania's kitchen was in full swing with a big thank you
to Tania for the hot potato pie, also Maureen T and Lillian for the burgers and
hot mulled wine. To add to the festivities Margaret H had made yummy bonfire
toffee and parkin along with black peas. The children all received a toffee
apple, reflective safety stickers and glow-sticks.
Our fireworks lasted for well over an hour without any pauses thats some good
timing and team work. Then back up under the gazebos to warm up and a choice of
supper.
Fire marshalls did their safety checks before being the last ones into bed at
some silly o'clock.
Sunday and after an overnight frost the sun came out, so we were able to enjoy
coffee sat outside and enjoy the last of the parkin. Alan D our chairman gave
out the notices.
Winners of our bonfire puzzle was won by Ken and Maureen.
Our next meet is at Petre arms on 18/20 November. You can arrive from noon
onwards. There will be a social Saturday night.
Then our next meet will be our Christmas party meet 2/4 December at Whittingham
& Goosnargh S&SC. There will be our children's party and panto Saturday
afternoon (Oh! yes there is!) followed by a special visitor. Followed in the
evening by a family social and our Christmas raffle with free campers supper. So
do please join us.
So till next time on field.... take care.
28 - 30 October Kirkland & Catterall Village
Hall (Halloween Meet)
Fun, Games and spooky goings on was the order of this weekend as everyone joined
in for another fantastic meet. Peter and Lillian stewarded this years Halloween
meet for us. They really put in a superb effort by even decorating their unit,
but they were not the only ones as quite a few really got into the spirit of the
whole weekend.
We welcomed quite a few new members to DA camping this weekend and from the feed
back we received, North Lancs. got top marks for an all round A star
performance. It is nice to get the feed back be it positive or negative, the
latter we can amend and then put it right. The positive can only get better.
Friday and as our stewards arrived so did the first of our units a steady stream
of van continued throughout the day with the last arrival on field at just after
8pm.
Again another Friday evening with an open invitation to sit around the fire to
catch up with everyone!.
Saturday morning and a nice day for a drive out to visit nearby attractions. On
Saturday the committee and helpers worked hard together trimming up the hall.
Due to the weather turning very wet! the children could not get round all the
units for the traditional 'trick o treat' so a full table of treats awaited them
in the hall.
Tania kept the evening alive with themed games and activities accompanied by
Alan 'the wolf-man' D on the music. Well done to all the campers who joined in
the fun dressing up (check out the photo's). Congratulations to all the winners.
Tania and her helpers provided an excellent festive supper with a choice of
three different soups. Spicy tomato, Pumpkin wine or parsnip, all served with
bread rolls. Followed by home made parkin. Another brain teaser of a quiz,
themed around Halloween was also very entertaining. Notices during the evening
were given out and thanks extended to everyone.
Your next meet is the Bonfire meet at Lower Greenhill Farm at Salterforth. Units
can arrive from 11am. Saturday could we ask for volunteers to build the
bonfire!. Saturday evening the events will start with the lantern parade, which
we invite you all to join in (weather permitting) followed by the lighting of
the bonfire, grand fireworks display and our famous hot suppers!
PLEASE COULD ALL UNITS BRING ONE LARGE FIREWORK!!
We look forward to welcoming you all on field.
21 - 23 October West Bradford Village Hall
Hello everyone! Well again campers were again able to sit out again on Friday
evening and catch up with each others news!.
Thank you to Peter and Lillian for stewarding the meet for us.
On Saturday, Margaret went round the vans gathering names for the supper. Then
committee members set off to do the shopping. The weather was also in our
favour and yet another opportunity to sit our and enjoy the sun. We even managed
a panto read through. Saturday evening and Tania had entertainment for the
children. Alan D provided the music with help from Alan H and Chris. Thus giving
him a break during the evening. Maureen also organised a game of HOY! which was
won by Lillian. Later in the evening supper was served thanks to Geoff, Alan H,
Ebony, Tania and Maureen.
Tania also provided an enjoyable karaoke session. Followed by dancing for those
who wanted. The evening came to a close with the traditional 'You'll never walk
alone'.
Due to the rain on Sunday, our coffee morning was cancelled.
Next weekend we are at Kirkland & Catterall Village Hall, for our Halloween
meet.
Fancy dress for the occasion optional but
appreciated.
Your stewards will be Pam and Campbell.
There will be all the traditional fun, games, prizes and not forgetting supper!!
Are you dared to be scared!!!
Hope to see you all on field.
14 - 16 October Dale Hey, Ribchester
Hello Everyone! A big thank you to Jack and Joan Hinchliffe for being our stewards this weekend. Although this weekends meet was not advertised in 'out & about'. Well done to those that joined us.
It was a treat to sit out in the warm Friday evening air. Even our late arrival joined us once they had been sited up and had their late Tea. Thank you to all that help them set up so quickly! It is always appreciated when the W word prevents some of us not getting on field till late. So Friday evening, we all sat out enjoying the warm evening air and catching up on everyone's news!
Saturday morning and the sun came up, and what a beautiful day! All units were asked whether we should hold a social in the hall. It was decided that after last night a social under the stars would be a good idea. Our chairman then said he would provide a supper for us all so that to got the thumps up!
During the day some had a trip off field to nearby Blackburn while others went further afield to Preston. While some stayed on field and enjoyed the sunshine. By late afternoon most were back on field, they came and joined others round Chris and Tania's van for an early drink and we all put together ideas for our social under the stars. As darkness drew in, everyone made there way up field for our social. Everyone was greeted with a champers welcome drink with nibbles. Thanks to Chris and Tania who had their chimney log burner to keep us all, that bit warmer as it was a little chillier than the previous night. With a little back ground music another enjoyable evening was had by all with a sausage supper (not tinned) served with or without onions. Thank you Alan D, Maureen, Tania and Yvonne. To round the evening off hot drinking chocolate with marshmallows…Yummy!
Sunday and it was decided that all info was talked about on Saturday night so no coffee morning was needed. The rain did put in an appearance for a while early on but soon cleared just before 11am should we have had coffee. Alan did thank everyone for attending this weekend and also next weeks stewards Peter & Lillian who will steward West Bradford Village Hall.
Please ring the stewards phone to book your place. This is a hard standing event. It as a lovely Hall for our social and is set in beautiful surrounding country side, within close reach of Whalley, Clitheroe, Blackburn and Burnley. Please do join us a warm welcome always awaits you on any of our North Lancs. rallies.
30 Sept – Oct 2 Cabus FOL.
Well folks what a splendid turn out of units to celebrate our feast of lanterns. Thank you Jack & Joan Hinchliffe & Jack Jennings for stewarding this well attended meet. Friday night was wind down night drinks a natter with others on field.
Saturday & what a day!! For those up early enough what a spectacular sunrise & the rest of Saturday just got better, out came the shorts & T shirts & bare chested men, along with the BBQ's & the chilled glasses of whatever tickled your taste-buds. Some enjoyed lazing in the sun while others headed for the seaside or maybe a bit of both.
Thanks to all the committee for making our weekend celebrations so enjoyable. Tania, Maureen & Yvonne for ensuring everyone got their window display booked in which this years theme which was TV ADS. The ladies also did a bonus ball. Margaret H was also busy taking bookings for our New Year meet. This once again is proving a very popular meet. So if you are still unsure about giving it a go then don't delay as there are only four places left.
Saturday night & as darkness fell on went our lights & what a truly lovely site. Well done everyone! Our land owner Mark & his wife joined us & had the hard task of judging the best dress unit. Thank you also for your kind prize donation. After the usual hour or so of visiting all the lit units & trying to guess as many as possible it was up to the function room for our evening social & Jacob join supper.
Tania again put a lot of preparation into the evening & started with dancing & party games for the children. One young member celebrated his 9th Birthday so we had a surprise in store for him with a cake & card, so Happy Birthday Travis. During the evening there was a selection of different dance music along with believe it or not a ‘driving theory quiz'. Well done to Bernard, Jack & Carol for getting the most correct answers. Well done also to Keith & Jean for the best lit unit. Thanks also to Alan D our resident music man who kept the dance floor full all night!
We also had a lovely selection of food on our buffet table to enjoy. Thank you to all who helped provide such a yummy spread.
Sunday morning & due to wet weather!!! Our coffee morning was held inside. Alan D our chairman gave out the notices along with welcoming North Lancs.'s newest member Lacey just 8 weeks old! Alan H & Tania awarded the prizes to or winners. Many thanks to those who helped tidy & clear the function room Sunday morning after coffee.
The committee would also like to say thank you, to you the members in taking part in deciding what our 2012 theme will be for our FOL. Thank you also for support in donations towards our Christmas hamper. Alan closed by saying on behalf of the committee wished everyone a safe journey home.
Next weekend Oct 7/9 we are at Haslingden Cricket Club. This can be an early opportunity to do a bit of early Christmas shopping, only a short drive to Bury, Manchester or Trafford centre or nearer than that Winfield’s. **Limited space for tents. So any tents please contact steward**. Stewards Alan & Margaret Hinchliffe. The weekend after we are at Dale Hey 14/16 Oct. Stewarded by Owen & Yvonne, Jack & Joan. This meet is Suitable for all units
One meet that we must mention so you won’t be disappointed is our booked meet at West Bradford village hall Oct 21/23. Please can you let a committee member know or ring the steward’s phone to book your place. There will be a social Saturday evening with supper. So please BOOK EARLY! Peter & Lillian will be your stewards for this weekend. Please also note this is not suitable for tents as it is hard standing.
DIB DIB DIB! What a fun packed weekend Chris and Tania had planned for us! Along with stewarding this weekend meet for us, Tania had lots of activities planned and with nearly a full field, the owner even offered more space if needed on his tent area.
Tania and Chris had arranged with a local chippy that anyone wanting an easy meal they could ring up and collect, saving time and effort, which quite alot of campers took the opportunity to do on arriving on field Friday. A commemorative engraved peg was handed out to each unit on booking in.
During the weekend Tania's activities included for the children an Owl observation trail during Saturday. We also launched our appeal for donations to make up a Christmas hamper to help towards the children's Christmas party. Thank you to all who dropped donations into our collection box.
Saturday night and we continued with our Jamboree theme. The evening started with music with our resident music man Alan D. Followed by challenging games of 'guess who i am'!! which got everyone talking. That was followed by a quiz of 'guess the national flags'! A game of 'Mind over Marsh-mellows' followed by ' The Big knickers game'.
A free supper was served at this point with thanks to Geoff and Alan H. Then back to the challenges with a game of 'bring me' and Play your card right. Then it was time to wind down with music and for some a bit of dancing to bring the evening to a close.
Sunday morning and we held our coffee morning in the marquee. Angela opened the book stall and also Regalia was on sale. Alan D gave out the announcements. He also drew attention to the fact that due to the lack of willingness to steward meets anyone arriving on field before the steward, please could they assist by ensuring that they and others arriving,site their units in accordance with the Camping and Caravanning club rule. Failure to do this they may be asked to re-site their unit by the steward when they eventually arrive. We ask all members please to cooperate especially with the dark nights as some units do not arrive on field sometimes till 8pm and siting could then pose a problem. We also do not want to have to cancel meets. So please we all enjoy our camping so lets all help one another so that we don't have to miss any of our weekends 'Out and About'
Next weekend we are at Cabus It is our FOL the theme 'TV ADS'. There will be a Jacob join social after the units light-up. This will be held in the function room from 8pm. Please check notice board on field for our lighting up time and any other changes. Thank you.
A final word: We send our condolences to Pam and Campbell Martin at this sad time, You are in our thoughts.
16-18 September Farmer Parr's, Fleetwood
A few of the campers over the weekend chose to visit Freeport, Blackpool and other surrounding attractions
Friday evening and one or two units went to watch the fireworks display in Blackpool.
Saturday night entertainment went down a treat with play your cards right. We had one winner. Then the second game became a roll over so if you fancy playing your cards right, the chance of the jackpot, do please come and join in the fun with us.
During the evening Campbell became the star attraction when he fell on his bottom whilst attempting the jive!! with birthday girl Margaret (really funny) fortunately only his pride was hurt. (can we have an action replay please! was anyone quick enough with a camera?) not laughed so much for ages. Also our treasurer Alan H had arranged a surprise party for his wife Margaret complete with birthday cake and balloons. Much to the delight of the children & other campers who also enjoyed the Jacob join supper.
North Lancs. certainly know how to put on a good family weekend.
So if you fancy some of the action then please do join us
2-4 September Landsdowne (Hesketh Bank)
Thank you to our stewards for this weekend Geoff and Angela. Once again you have done North Lancs proud with stewarding Landsdowne and welcoming everyone on field.
Stewarding is a very rewarding job, It ensures that meets don't get cancelled then we can all enjoy our weekends away. So when we ask for stewards it's because we don't want to cancel any of the meets our sites officer has worked hard to find and book for us all to enjoy.
So please do give it a thought and remember as a steward you camp free!
Saturday and thanks this time to Alan H and Geoff for putting up the marquee for our Saturday night social very timely done in-between the showers. Raffle tickets were on sale over the weekend. Thank you to our landowners for their contributions to our raffle which gave it an harvest touch! During Saturday most of us went the short drive into Southport or to the car boot at Banks.
Saturday evening, we had a noggin and natter social in the marquee with background music provided by our resident music man Alan D. We also welcomed the landowners into our social who enjoyed a drink or two with our members during the evening some of us caught a very colourful firework display to watch.
Sunday and the sun came out so we held our coffee morning and raffle draw outside in the sunshine. Angela had regalia on sale. Also our book stall was open. Alan D our chairman gave out the notices, then thanked Geoff and Angela for stewarding, he also thanked everyone for choosing to join us this weekend. He also thanked the landowners who joined us at our coffee morning for their generous home produce donations for our raffle & letting us camp once again on their land.
Alan explained that there is no meet with North Lancs next weekend 9/11 Sept, & that the next meet with North Lancs is our 'Illumination meet' at Farmer Parr's Fleetwood 15/17 Sept.
Your stewards for this meet will be Alan & Margaret Hinchliffe.
He closed by wishing everyone a safe journey home.
26 - 29 August Cabus (Bank Holiday)
Our Chairman and his wife Maureen kindly stewarded
our bank holiday meet at this very popular venue. Units started arriving
well before midday, eager to join our bank holiday rally and vans continued into
early evening.
Our stewards had done there homework along with committee members Geoff, Angela
and Tania, finding local attractions out and about for campers to maybe visit
during their stay. While everyone settled in on Friday evening, a thank-you from
our stewards to Geoff and Angela for standing in so they could take a break for
their evening meal.
Saturday we awoke to heavy rain showers which had persisted throughout the
night. But the sun did come out and more vans arrived! Not to mention one camper
Ken Topping who got quite an unexpected arrival!........ a whooping 23lb pike on
the end of his line!. Well done to Maureen his wife, who on hearing his shout
dashed to his side for a not to be missed photo opportunity!!
Back on field and raffle tickets were on sale throughout the weekend, with some
very nice prizes up for grabs. Thank you to Mr & Mrs Pate and Mr & Mrs Lee for
your very kind raffle donations. Our notice board also displayed more of our
upcoming meets not to be missed!
On Saturday evening we held an evening social with a fun quiz thanks to
committee member Tania. Also dancing with games for the children. Along with our
new North Lancs. game HOY! which was enjoyed by all. Well done to Angela and co
the winning quiz team, but seeing it was made up of committee members (with no
cheating) they handed the prize to the runners up - The four Amigo's.
Winners of our HOY! games were Joyce Halstead (our very first winner) second
Joint winners were Ray Wilson and James Grace. Ray kindly donated £5.00 back for
club funds. Our third lucky winner was Curtis Chesterton.
Sunday at our coffee morning at Eleven saw the draws for the lucky van and our
raffle! Maureen read out all the notices and our Chairman thanked committee
members Geoff, Angela, Tania and his wife Maureen for their help and support
over this meet. Special thanks also to Chris Flemming this weekend for his help
and support. Chris is a regular North Lancs. DA member. Alan our chairman
thanked campers for choosing North Lancs. to camp with over this bank holiday.
He also wished them a continued pleasant stay and a safe journey home when the
meet ends. But due to work commitments he would be handing the stewarding over
to Geoff and Angela for the remainder of the meet and to close it. On a final
note we would like to say a big thank you to all the members for their kind
words of appreciation we received over this meet.
Our next meet 2/4 Sept, is at Landsdowne Hesketh Bank. Geoff and Angela are your
stewards. This is a nice flat field, with on site fishing. The site is also only
a short drive into Southport.
We look forward to welcoming you there.
12-14 August Cononley
Well what a fantastic rally this turned out to be.
We had a really good turn out to a lovely venue, the only thing to let us down
was the weather but hey you can't rule that so you just have to get on with it!
Alan, myself and our president Mr Jack Jennings went to Bentham for the
afternoon and called in a rather nice pub for a (jar)!!!!!!
What a lovely little pub it was serving real ale all rather good!
We had visitors on Saturday afternoon Andrew and Zuzette Stocking with their dog
Millie.
Which was a lovely surprise as we only met them the week before at Settle for
the first time, they enjoyed it so much they are looking to come again!
All in all a very successful weekend.
5-10 August Settle Rugby Club
Thank you to our stewards Alan and Margaret Hinchliffe for this extended meet with the theme of an Australian Christmas. It was good to see and welcome some North Lancs. members returning to their DA, as well as welcoming new members too!. This weekends meet is set in the heart of the Yorkshire dales with lovely scenery. A nice flat field and only a couple of minutes walk into Settle.
This weekend saw an added bonus despite the weather of Hellifield gala only a ten minute drive from the site, which was held on Saturday with all the usual gala activities with a special guest appearance from Coronation Street Michelle Keegan aka Tina McIntyre.
Some of our members were lucky enough to meet the lovely star who also posed for a photo or two. (visit our photo section)
Back on field it was our evening social in the club house with among other things, Christmas songs! thanks Don and Angie for your koala bear Christmas tree! Thanks also to Alan D our chairman for the music.
Our evening was also a night at the races with our delightful tote ladies Pam, Angela and our race commentator Campbell. During the evening we handed a worthy donation to Maureen D who accepted on behalf of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
A Jacob join supper was enjoyed by all.
Sunday and our chairman welcomed everyone into our marquee for our coffee morning, he gave out the notices of our next few weekend meets. Margaret H also spoke on special events ie: New year with just a few places now left.
Alan H started the raffle draw with over a dozen prizes to be won.
Our next meet follows on, starting on Wednesday 10th Aug at riverside Cononley. Sue and Brian will be your stewards there. Please do come along to this popular site close for visits to the market town of Skipton, Keighley also maybe even visit Bronte country.
Our next meet after this will be another well liked venue at Cabus where Alan and Maureen D will be there to welcome you over the August bank holiday. **Please note this meet opens on Friday 26th August and closes on Monday 29th August.** Not as advertised in out & about!.
Shortly our 2012 list will be available for you to check out and maybe put your name down to help with the stewarding.
Margaret has been busy sourcing old favourites along with some new ones for us to try.
We look forward to meeting with you all on field once again
24-27 July Dale Hey Ribchester
Hello everyone and what a smashing weekend we have all enjoyed. The weather was beautiful, our venue had beautiful walks and views. We took our pick of sitting around enjoying the sun (making up for last weekend) or having a walk or drive in the surrounding countryside.
Many thanks to our stewards Pam and Campbell. Who as always with their charm made everyone welcome, especially all the new members to DA camping this weekend.
Saturday evening and it was Tania who put on a cracking themed social of 'Phoenix nights' complete with Max, Paddy and Holy Mary the night club cleaner. Not forgetting Lady GAGA and a few more stars to make the evening shine. The night included children's hour, a pub quiz, some male members strutting their stuff at the laughing policeman!, yes you read that right!.
We had a beautiful buffet supper, followed by a round of 'play your cards right'. Which was won by Holy Mary the night club cleaner aka Maureen. Well done, you certainly did play your cards right this weekend.
We also had quite a few stars in their eyes on the karaoke, from the weather girls, to a few new members showing us what they could belt out for us, not forgetting our singing vice. The evening would not be complete without a song or two from the Phoenix club series.
Sunday and coffee was at 11am. Angela had regalia on sale. We also had our book stall out as well. Our chairman gave out our notices and then handed over to our sites officer who updated us all with the next few weeks meets.
Starting with our School holiday meet at Lightwater valley which opens this Wednesday 27th. There is a big discount into the theme part itself for all units camping. Yvonne and Owen are our stewards so please show your support this is a new venue for North Lancs especially arranged to coincide with the start of the school hols.
Following on we have another themed weekend which is an Australian Christmas so polish up on your didgeridoo's and give your decorations an early airing. Alan and Margaret will be your stewards for this meet at Settle.
Oh and please visit our photo section to view how much of a great time we all have. Everyone is ensured a warm North Lancs welcome. If you are taking a holiday break, enjoys your hols wherever you get to 'Out and About' We hope to see you all on field quite soon.
15-17 July Whittingham and Goosnargh S&SC - Boules & BBQ
Hello as I write this newsletter, we are all drying out, due to the weather we have had this weekend the Boules & BBQ quickly turned into a cosy evening buffet supper, which was enjoyed by all instead of a wet and soggy burger. Never mind, despite the torrential rain we had a great time and everyone that supported us, all said it had been a great weekend.
Many thanks to Jack for opening our rally and holding the fort till our stewards Pam and Campbell arrived. We also must thank Maureen ,Alan , Owen and Yvonne for the shopping for our Saturday night buffet. Also thanks goes to Pam, Maureen, Angela and Yvonne for the buffet preparation.
Our Saturday night social included colouring for the children and party dances along with a good selection of dance music for all throughout the evening, provided by our chairman Alan D. Thanks also to Geoff for assisting Alan with the setting up and packing away of the music equipment.
Also during the evening Maureen and Campbell sold raffle tickets for our 'play your cards right game', which proved very popular indeed.
Before the buffet was served Alan D our chairman gave out all those important announcements, as we decided to cancel Sunday coffee.
Notices included next weekend meet at Dale Hey, Ribchester. Pam and Campbell ill be your stewards again. Our Saturday evening social takes on a Phoenix nights family pub social with supper. From the 27 July our school holiday meet starts at Lightwater Valley where Owen and Yvonne will steward for us. Please show them your support.
On that note I hope you've all dried out and the weather will be kinder to us next time on field.
Sunday 10th July: Manchester to Blackpool bike-a-thon In aid of Christies.
Although North Lancs did not have a rally this weekend, three members took to their bikes and rode out for charity. A big CONGRATULATIONS to Alan Hinchliffe, Craig Metcalfe and Campbell Martin for completing this mammoth task. All in aid of this wonderful cause. Your family, friends and all at north Lancs DA salute you.
Please visit our photo section for a picture of the three before their departure.
Our next meet is our Boules & BBQ which is held next weekend 15/17 July at Whittingham & Goosnargh S&SC. Boules & BBQ Saturday afternoon (weather permitting) Followed in the evening with social in the club house.
Please do come along and join us at this popular event.
29 June - 4 July Lyme View Marina
What a lovely rally we have had at Lyme View Marina.
Joan and Jack stewarded for us, the weather was fantastic and the turn out was
excellent.
The sunset was spectacular. The ducks on the canal were nice and we even saw
some ducklings. We did a coffee morning and had a book stall which is getting
very popular. Everybody really enjoyed the rally and some can't wait to come
again to this lovely quiet spot by the canal and all its lovely walks and cycle
tracks which are very well used.
24-26 June Landsdowne Hesketh Bank
Hello again everyone. Well this weekend started out
nice but as Friday progressed the rain set in.
We must give a big thankyou to Geoff and Angela who stewarded without their unit
as their car is poorly. They did a marvellous job till teatime when other
members arrived to take over, they showed true dedication to North Lancs. We all
hope your beloved tow-car is better soon.
This weekend meet was a new venue for north Lancs. However, it got the thumbs up
from all who joined us. A nice flat field with fishing on site, sales of home
grown produce and only a short drive to Southport. Our marquee was up,
Saturday most people during the day headed to Southport, which as it happened
was also Southport carnival.
After a busy day at the seaside, 'The Squeeze Inn'
was open with the start of our evening entertainment included games for everyone
provided by Tania, along with face painting for the children as well as some
adults. Thanks for all your hard work once again Tania!. Then it was
supper time thank you Alan H for feeding us all our free sausage supper, after
that we played a few games of 'play your cards right ' which proved very
entertaining. Thank you to Don & Anj for that.
Sunday morning, the sun made a very welcome appearance for our coffee morning
which we enjoyed sat in the sun. Alan D our chairman gave out the thanks along
with other notices.
Our vice and sites officer Margaret H updated us all
with upcoming meets along with a plea for stewards for one or two meets, so
please when you read this could you help!!! Please contact any committee via our
contact page or speak to us on field.
Our next meet is a 5 night meet at Lyme view marina your stewards for this meet
are Joan & Jack Hinchliffe.
They look forward to welcoming you there.
17-19 June Midsummer Meet at Hamilton House Farm
Well everyone, the weatherman got it a bit wrong
this weekend. However, it was to our advantage.
A BIG THANK YOU to our stewards Geoff and Angela you are a great team.
Saturday and the street was trimmed with bunting, the stalls colourfully
decorated and the stall holders in there chosen occupational dress were
outstanding!
We had a police officer and a jailbird. A dodgy pharmaceutical team, a nice
Victorian cake lady, some likely lads from the bottom of the garden, temping mas-surer,
cast members from Shameless and Steptoe, a hairy biker and also the staff from a
Victorian kitchen. All willing to tempt you to spend your money on the many
different stalls. All helping to boast DA funds. Well done all of you, we had a
great afternoon with plenty to do. I think the most popular stalls were the
stocks and tin-can alley. Well done Owen and Yvonne.
Another big thank you to Owen, Yvonne, Maureen and Margaret for cleaning the
hall in preparation for our evening entertainment. How many buckets of dirty
water? Phew!
Saturday evening and first it was children’s hour with Tania. Again new games
for the children to try their skills. Then it was our live cabaret. A welcome
return to Mr Jimmy Towers, with added entertainment from some north Lancs.
hidden talent!! (You know who you are, for those who don’t check out our
photos). Our Jacob join supper was well received after all the dancing. Also we
have to say thank you to Alan D for providing the music during our street fair
and also during the evening entertainment.
Congratulations during the evening went to Brian and Sue who celebrated their
35th wedding anniversary.
We also wished a very happy 14th Birthday to Kirsty.
Sunday morning at eleven we had our coffee and closing ceremony with the
awarding of prizes and our grand raffle draw. Well done to all our lucky
winners. Also a big thank you to all our sponsors for their kind donations to
our grand raffle and also DA members. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Our vice chair and sites officer gave details of our up and coming meets. We
also have a couple of spare places for our New Year meet, if you are interested
please contact her.
Our chairman then thanked the stewards and the committee for all their hard
work, planning the event and all the support throughout this weekend. He thanked
members themselves for their continued support.
As our motto says, we are the DA where everyone
matters. He closed by wishing everyone a safe journey home, both himself and the
committee look forward to meeting you all on field again soon
27 May-12 June THS Trearddur Bay
Another success story for our DA. Our site at Tyn Rhos
Trearddur Bay, opened at noon on Friday with the first vans waiting at the gate.
From then on in, we were kept busy up till 10.15pm. A big thank you to Alan and
Margaret Hinchliffe, Alan and Maureen Davis and Jack Jennings (keeper of the
keys) You all did North Lancs. proud!
A big thank you to the clerk of Holyhead council Cliff after receiving an e-mail
from Maureen, He delivered to the site a box full of maps of the island and
booklets packed full of useful tourist information to pass on to the visitors at
the meet.
We even put our marquee up for booking in and social use throughout the holiday
meet. Good weather out shone the few heavy showers that passed as quickly as
they came.
On Sunday one young camper celebrated his birthday, he treated all the stewards
to a piece of his giant cake, Thank you it was yummy!
Local attractions include the many beautiful beaches around the island, a trip
to RAF valley to get even closer to watch the aircraft fly in, land and take
off. Even though we did have close fly pasts over the rally field, another nice
trip was to south stack with it's challenge to the lighthouse. For those less
brave maybe sit a while, take in the cliff top views and also watch the birds
from the viewing tower.
A weekly market to bag a bargain was another
destination, while some enjoyed a spot of fishing or just the relaxed atmosphere
on field. After a long day doing whatever took your fancy. Maybe for tea it was
a BBQ or local fish & chips. I know our stewards had there evening table filled
with mouth watering treats and their wine glasses charged once off duty.
The second week, Alan and Maureen had to return home to work along with Alan H.
In there place came Angela and Geoff Norris who themselves have had a great time
stewarding at this very popular site (Camp Trearddur)
Over this holiday meet we have all met old friends who return year after year to
support our THS. Also we have met some new friends who have said they wish they
had joined us years ago!. Which only goes to prove we are the friendly club!.
So with that in mind you may just plan on joining us next year for an holiday to
experience 'Camp Trearddur' at Tyn Rhos in this beautiful part of Wales.
3-5 June Cabus
Thank you Les & Hazel for welcoming 13 units to camp this weekend with North
Lancs.
The weather was nice and everybody had a very relaxed weekend.
26-30 May Edisford Bridge
Stewarding for our spring bank meet were Geoff and Angela.
The site opened on Thursday, vans started to arrive shortly after we had set up.
The weather was more than a little unkind to us. But that didn't stop a total of
42 units on field, with everyone getting on with doing their own thing and not
letting the rain spoil their fun!.
We had quite a few new members who were surprised at the cost of DA camping
compared to other site prices.
Everyone over our Bank holiday weekend enjoyed themselves. The only bad bit is
that we took the decision to cancel was the coffee morning as it was to wet and
our marque is on holiday at our THS meet in Trearddur Bay.
20-22 May - 2011 North West Region Meet
Hello everyone, Thank you to all the North Lancs members who attended and
supported our region's meet held at Manor Cottage at St Michael's on Wyre.
Our area was stewarded by Geoff and Angela. Thank you!.
It was nice once again to see many North Lancs. members who we have not seen for
a long time. It was good to get out on field and meet up with so many old
friends and also make new ones.
North Lancs. members took part in many of the events held over the weekend, with
some fantastic results. So here goes with the list of congratulations.
second place in the dog show for waggiest tail was Geoff and Beth. Beth having
the waggiest tail not Geoff!
Our Pennon was carried in the parade this year by our chairman Alan D and
treasurer Alan H assisted by Margaret H, Tania W, Maureen D, Campbell M with
Jasmine W.
Presentation of flowers for the dignitary's, again north Lancs. shone through
well done! Ebony, Rossi, Jasmine & Poppy.
Then with the opening ceremony over it was our lovely young ladies to take to
the stage in the 'Miss May princess'
Well done girls, in our eyes you are all winners.
In the afternoon it was time for the sports, well done North Lancs. in fielding
a volleyball team! Well played in the driving rain. You all did us proud.
Then came the turn of the young ones for the fancy dress competition with North
Lancs. costumes claiming all three prizes
3rd place Batman, 2nd Minnie Mouse,1st place The 2012 Olympic torch.
Our DA funds stall did well with the books, cakes & choc-o-bola. Thank you
Angela and Chloe.
Evening entertainment saw some excellent cabaret acts entertaining all ages.
(check out our photo's)
In-fact we were kept busy right through the weekend trying to fit everything in
so not miss anything out.
Sunday proved very windy with more driving rain, campers were called from their
beds to help take things down to minimise damage.
Our Region AGM was well attended.
Congratulations to Margaret Hinchliffe our vice chair/sites officer who now will
serve as a region cllr.
North Lancs. would like to say a big Thank you to all the North west region for
all their pre-planning and hard work that goes on before, during and after in
making the event such an enjoyable success.
13-15 May Brocklehead Farm Darwen
Our steward for this weekend were Bert and
Barbara Clark. A big thank you for stewarding this meet for us and, also
providing all the leaflets and activity books for the children. Only a small
turn out this weekend which was probably one of the reasons with all the rain
and wind. But those that did turn up in support - Thank you. We were not
disappointed with the site as it was in very nice surrounding area with lovely
far stretching views. If the weather had been kinder our stewards had planned a
group walk taking in many points of interest in the area. Owen and Yvonne with
their children, Mathew and Joseph did venture out to visit Darwen tower but only
got a short distance when they came across a very enjoyable play park with
waterfalls and a duck pond, so they didn't quite reach their planned
destination. Everyone this weekend said what a relaxing time they'd had, despite
not being able to get the deck chairs out. Margaret also had the added enjoyment
of her new toy! We'll say no more!.
Saturday evening and as we looked out towards Blackburn we were treated to a
short firework display.
Sunday & it was decided that our coffee morning be cancelled. Much to our
visitors Angela & Geoff who came armed with their own cups. But the committee
did thank the stewards for a job well done! and our visitors did get their brew
and an added bonus - a piece of cake.
Next weekend it is the Big North West region meet at St Michael's with the AGM
on Sunday at 11am. A chance to have your say. Our stewards for the North Lancs.
area will be Angela and Geoff. We will also be running a cake, book and
choc-o-bola stall so any donation please can you hand them to Geoff and
Angela.
We look forward to seeing you there!
6-8 May Salterforth
Well folks another super weekend with North Lancs.
Big thank you to our Chairman Alan and his wife Maureen for stewarding for us
this weekend. Thanks also to Angela and Geoff for standing in till they arrived
from work.
We have alot of Thank you's this weekend so here goes.
Peter and Lillian for the return of the Marquee.
Geoff and Peter for putting it up in the time it took to boil a kettle and make
a well earned brew!
Geoff again for his craft skills in making a very popular 'Aunt sally' game.
Angela for the rocket game.
Campbell for the volley ball net.
Tania for the evening games and entertainment
Alan D and Alan H for the hot dog supper, very tasty!
Alan D for our music.
A big thanks to the volunteers who helped take the marquee down after our Sunday
coffee morning.
Friday evening saw everyone settling in and either enjoying watching or trying
their skills out with the rocket game or our new 'Aunt sally' game, while others
tried out the volleyball net. It was good to welcome back, not wishing to be
rude old north Lancs members . It was good to see you all. We also
welcomed back new members who again said that, they have had another brilliant
weekend with north Lancs.
Saturday was free time till the evening was upon us and our evening
entertainments began in our Marquee with Tania excelling with party games, fun
for all, followed by the 'Panty girls' our late Saturday evening cabaret.
Sunday coffee and prizes were awarded by our chairman to the children who were,
Joshua winner of our cream teaser and Joseph won the musical statues well done
boys!
Our chairman thanked everyone for another very successful meet and wished
everyone a safe journey home Our vice chair and sites officer Margaret informed
everyone about our next few up and coming weekends. Margaret also asked if
anyone could steward one of the two meets that unfortunately needed stewards to
cover, due to illness. So if you are reading this and think you can help please
contact us via the club phone or any committee via our contacts page. This is
your DA and if we don't get stewards then meets will unfortunately have to be
cancelled as the committee cannot steward them all.
We are always grateful to every steward. and if you do steward a meet you get FREE camping that weekend. But the bonus doesn't stop there, your name will go in a draw for another free weekend which is drawn at our AGM. So please it's not hard and there is always someone on hand to assist you. So please think about it, until next time on field take care.
29 April - 2 May Farmer Parr's Fleetwood
Well done NLDA! Another fun packed weekend. This time to celebrate the wedding of HRH Prince William to his lovely bride Miss Catherine Middleton. Our meet was at Farmer Parr's Fleetwood.
Our stewards where Pam and Campbell Martin. Friday was book in, wind down and
welcome one and all. For those lucky enough, we were treated to a Royal chippy
supper run 'Thank you Alan H for doing the honours they were yummy!
Saturday and up went the bunting, the sun shone but due to high winds the street
party was postponed to the evening reception for safety (in case of flying food,
tables and plates.) But the children's sports did go ahead. We had a sack
races,3 legged races, a race of 'blind billy', followed by wellie wanging and a
game of family rounders.
At our evening wedding reception we played in keeping of our wedding theme a
game of Mr & Mrs hosted by our stewards Pam and Campbell. The winners of the
contest was Margaret and Dave. Well Done!
Included in the evening entertainment were games for the children and dancing
for everyone. Music provided by our DJs the 2 AL's
We had a beautiful Jacob join finger buffet complete with a beautiful wedding
cake made by committee member Angela Norris. Thank you Angela.
During the evening medals and cups were presented to the sports winners by HRH
The Queen (aka Maureen) and Prince Phillip (aka Geoff) and our resident royalist
Margaret.
Sunday we had our 11am coffee, the lucky Royal van
draw with a bottle of Royal chocs and bubbly.
Farmer Parr the land owner granted us 1/2 price admission into the animal park,
so a big Royal thank you to him. With all this going on it was hard to fit in a
visit to nearby Freeport or catch a glimpse of the sea. Please don't forget to
check out our photo section, and feel free to leave a message at our guest book
Next week we are at Salterforth, This is going to be a more relaxed weekend after the last two bank holiday meets. The meet opens at 12noon. So look forward to seeing you there.
21-25 April Cabus Easter & St George meet
Well everyone! what can we say but FABULOUS. The weather was tremendous which allowed our programme of fun packed actives all to take place & be enjoyed from the youngest to the not so young.!!
Our stewards were our Chairman Alan D & his wife Maureen who on Thursday made everyone welcome & booked us all in & ensured we all had a prog with all our events on helped by fellow committee members Geoff & Angela Norris.
Thursday evening & everyone was settling in. Friday morning saw a family game of boules take place followed in the afternoon by the children's sports & family rounders. In the evening after a well earned rest it was into the function room for the first of our evening socials. Raffle tickets & hot cross bun tickets were on sale, so to was regalia throughout the meet.
Saturday morning & Tania & her helpers Kathryn & Lottie got the children's craft workshop going where the children were able to create their own Easter bonnets & decorated egg. In the afternoon it was the wellie wanging (throwing) competition. Then Saturday night & the second of our socials with North Lancs got hidden talent. Then a surprise presentation to Mr. John Stansfield to mark 50 years of membership of the camping & caravanning club. He was lead to believe he was to judge a competition but with help from Mark the land owner he was in for a shock. Our chairman presented a plaque & a celebration cake, which was made by committee member Angela. There was also a light buffet for all to enjoy, provided by the committee of north Lancs. The evening continued with games & dancing with music from Our chairman Alan & his daughter Kathryn.
Sunday & another fun packed day with coffee & hot cross buns at our coffee morning along with the presentation of all the prizes, our grand Easter raffle & the great North Lancs Easter egg hunt.
List of Winners
Under 5s
Egg & spoon.
Runner up. Poppy
Winner. Rafe
Sack race.
Runner up. Evan
Winner. Poppy
Three Legged race.
Runners up. Poppy & Rossi
Winners. Jasmine & Leighton
5 & over.
Egg & spoon.
Runner up. Jarred
Winner. Stacy
Relay.
Runner up. Faye & Stacy
Winners. Chloe & Kristen
Sack.
Runner up. Ebony
Winner. Faye
Three Legged.
Runners up Chloe & SJ
Winners. Faye Stacy
Other race.
Runner up. Jarred
Winner. Jasmine
wellie wanging (throwing)
Ladies. Joanne
Mens. Ian
Children's. Richard
North Lancs hidden talent.
3rd place. Christina
2nd place. Candy club
1st place. Jasmine.
Best decorated egg aged 6 & under.
Second. Rossi
Winner. Leighton
Easter Bonnets.
Second. Poppy
Winner. Leighton
7 years & over.
Best decorated egg.
3rd. Chloe
2nd. Bethany & Kristen
1st. Josh
Easter bonnets.
3rd. Ebony
2nd. SJ
1st. Chloe
A big thank you to mark & his wife for the hard task of judging, Also for
their very generous donation of Easter eggs.
Sunday afternoon & a family game of Blind Billy & Aunt Sally was held. Then
as the afternoon turned into evening it was back to the function room for
bingo & more family game Music provided by Alan H this time with the added
assistance of 12year old Marcus Bancroft. Well done Marcus you were a great
help.
Monday morning & for those with any energy left Campbell lead a morning fun
run before it was sadly time to pack up & head off home.
8-10 April Thornton Hall Farm
Our meet this weekend was stewarded by Eddie, although under the
weather he did an excellent job. A big thank you to Geoff one of our committee
members who after arriving on field assisted Eddie by siting the unit up, so
thank you Geoff for that, you were a big help. The weather as you will all know
has been absolutely glorious.
In true tradition we ran a sweep for the grand
national. Thanks Geoff once again and Alan our chairman for setting up the
equipment so we could all sit round and join in the excitement. Well done to
Chris and Tania for the winning horse, followed by second past the post Haley
and Dave, and third went to Kelly and Mark.
BBQ seem to be the order of the weekend, along with lazing in the sun while
others took off for a walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside, while
others paid a visit to the farm. It was truly great to be able to open our van
windows and for us all be out on field in warm sunny weather. Some of us paying
the price for falling asleep. Panda eyes!! U know who you are.
Sunday and again we were able to sit in the sun for our coffee morning chaired
by Alan (our chairman) who gave out the grateful thanks to all this weekend. He
also let everyone know of the up and coming meets. Our Easter/St George's meet
at Cabus with a full programme of events planned. Then following on, our Royal
wedding celebrations at Farmer Parr's which was to be a 60's weekend but has now
been changed so we can toast the royal couple.
Hopefully we will see you all there.
On a final note: Our 'Tin Man' is pleased that everyone contributed to our can
bank. Every little helps.
Oh! Just two more word 'Fan assisted' U know who you are!!
23-25 February Belated Burns Night at Petre Arms
Congratulations! to our stewards Pam, Campbell, Chloe and Anya for such a splendid belated burns night celebrations.
On Friday there was a steady arrival of vans our last one arriving just after 8pm. A very good turn out for this time of year.
Saturday and some of the campers took time during the day for local sight seeing, while others stayed on field and lent a hand at veg peeling and haggis cooking. Raffle tickets were also on sale throughout the day.
As night fell we headed to the hall for the evenings highland activities. Greeted by our stewards in true Scottish dress. Tables were decorated in keeping of our Scottish theme. There was also a Scottish flavour to the raffle, prizes of whiskey, a hip flask, shortbread and a Scottish doll to name a few. Raffle tickets were again on sale also a chance to have a go on our very popular 'choc-o-bola.
The traditional piping of the Haggis and whisky toast followed our meal of Haggis tatties and neaps which was enjoyed by all even those who opted for meatballs could not resist a taste of the haggis!. If you had room there was cheese and biscuits to finish off. Dancing, games, the raffle draw then the awarding of prizes to the quiz and colouring competition winners, continued the evening entertainment. With the traditional Scottish end to the night with everyone joining in Auld Lang's Syne.
Sunday and the rain held off for us to enjoy coffee morning round the flag at the stewards van. Notices were read out and thanks extended to the committee and to you the members that helped make the weekend such a rousing success.
11 - 13 Feb. Valentine Meet/AGM at
Whittingham & Goosnargh S&SC
Well everyone, we have just got back from the first rally of our
new camping season. The weather could have been a little nicer to us, but what a
turn out for our first rally it was really good considering the weather we had.
Thank you to all who turned out in support of this meet which was important, as
not only was it the first meet of the season but Your AGM as well as the
valentine meet. Where you find out about how your DA works and who will be your
committee.
Please check contact section for listing of your new
committee members. Please let us know your view as this is your club so if you
have suggestions for improvement or your unhappy about anything then please
speak to your committee.
Angela and Geoff were our stewards for the weekend so thank you to them. The AGM
was held at 2pm, we were pleased to have camping with us, in attendance at
our meeting two region committee members which we are grateful for there
support. The stewards draw also took place during the AGM which is a thank you
to all the members who throughout 2010 gave their time to steward rallies. Names
drawn received a voucher for a free weekend camping during 2011. Refreshments
were served after the close of the meeting which gave everyone time for a chat
to friends who we may have not seen for quite some time.
Saturday night and love was in the air as the spotlight fell on two junior
members who entertained us when they enjoyed a candle lit supper, exchanged
cards, gifts and then took to the floor for a romantic dance. Hope you enjoyed
yourselves Leighton (aged 5) & Jasmin (aged 8)
During the evening Pam and Campbell provided the valentine Mr & Mrs game which
provided lots of amusement. the winners were Peter and Lillian - Congratulations
to you both. A free supper was served during the evening. Over the weekend
Margaret had been busy selling tickets for our valentine raffle draw, this took
place after supper. Music and dancing also added to our night of romance. The
evening rounded off with the bucket game with the proceeds being split half to
the winner and half to cancer care.
Sunday and our coffee morning was held at 11am. Our elected chairman Alan Davis
thanked everyone for their support in attending this weekend, also giving out
details of our next meet which is a meet not to be missed. Our belated Burns
night, A true Scottish night hosted by Pam and Campbell at the Petre arms.
Please see our latest poster for details. Alan closed by wishing everyone a safe
journey home.
Highlights of 2011