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Rally Programme for 2018
Date Venue Occasion
March
4th Sunday Ruislip Lido Winter Walk
29th Mar - 2nd April Merryweather Farm Oxon Easter
April
13th - 15th Horsley C & C Club Surrey
May
4th - 7th TBA ® Mayday
17th - 21st Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club ® 5 day Thu-Mon
25th - 30th Sledmere House E. Yorks ® National
25th May - 3rd June Stratford upon Avon Racecourse Spring B/H
June
8th -10th Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett
15th - 17th? MG Live Silverstone Event
22nd - 24th
50 Anniversary Bloxham Steam
Show Event
July
6th - 8th Peachcroft Farm Oxon PYO fruit
August
11th-19th Whitemead C&C Park Dorset ® Holiday Rally
23rd-28th Normans Bay C&CC E. Sussex ® BH & 5 Days
September
14th - 16th Kop Hill Event, Princes Risborough Event
October
12th - 14th Princes Risborough School Bucks AGM
19th - 28th Barleylands Essex Holiday rally
November
16th - 18th Wheatley Park School Regional AGM
December
7th - 9th Princes Risborough School Bucks Xmas party
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Newsletter
AGM Christmas Party 2017
RUISLIP
LIDO Reservoir Road
Ruislip HA4 7TY
Sunday 4th March 2018
WINTER WALK 2018
There is a new venue for our winter walk in 2018.
Ruislip Lido has a natural lake surrounded by woods with a
beach at one end. There is a well maintained path for our walk,
also suitable for disabled access. The path has a total of just over
1.5 miles of easy walking. Toilets are available at various points.
The Waters Edge restaurant/pub (this is a Stonehouse Pizza and
Carvery pub) is situated at the entrance to the Lido, with free car
park opposite for customers of the pub. There is also additional
parking for anyone not using the pub.
There are generally members who come along just to join their
friends for lunch. So, next year we shall be eating lunch before
taking a leisurely stroll around the lake. We hope this makes it
easier for everyone to meet up at a set time, without any waiting
around. Anyone wanting to walk can make their way outside
after they have eaten, allowing others to continue chatting or sim-
ply follow their separate paths in their own time.
Final details will be available in the Centre’s Rally Book 2018.
We hope to see you there!
Princes Risborough School
17 - 19 November 2017
A welcome return to this hospitable site and a chance to catch up
with friends and acquaintances from other local Centres. We were
a small but friendly group.
Friday night started with soup and rolls courtesy of the
Regional Council, plus a selection of drink that most people
missed. The Region later donated it to Middlesex for our
Christmas party. Thank you Northern Home Counties Region!
At the Regional AGM, Saturday afternoon, we saw Jackie Lee
elected as the new Chairman, Dave Rickard as Vice, Ray Daniels
as Secretary and Alan Cadman as Treasurer. Retirement gifts
were made to retiring Chairman Phil Batchelor and his wife Sue.
Before leaving the meeting we collected our copy of the Regions’
Centres rally programmes and have already made plans for 2018.
Saturday Evening saw us all back in the hall where decorated
tables and celebratory balloons awaited. It looked a treat. The
evening started off with a fish and chip supper with buttered bread
and condiments, followed by a choice of dessert. There was wine
on the table, with nibbles, plus a mini bar.
A tagged bottle, raffle and roll a coin were held, all in aid of the
Centre charity (Salvation Army). A grand total of £130.00 was
raised.
We were entertained again by the live group, “Easy Living”.
Great music and dancing kept us up all evening. This must have
been a good evening as some were reluctant to leave.
At flagpole on Sunday Middlesex were thanked for a successful
rally and again people were reluctant to leave, just sitting around
chatting. A great weekend - our thanks to all who helped.
Commemorative Fleeces
We have a limited supply of commemorative
fleeces for sale
Please speak to a Janet Sumner if you wish to order
£25.00 each
M/L/XL
Maroon
TONY TOSDEVIN
It is with deep regret we announce the recent death
of Tony Tosdevin, past member of our Centre, who
regularly rallied with his wife Linda and his family.
Our deepest condolences go to Stephen and Leanne
Welcome to the Christmas edition of the
Middlesex Centre Newsletter. If you would like anything included in the next
edition please contact: June Taylor 07949 489408
The next newsletter will be available at the 2018 Easter Rally
Chairman’s Letter Dear Friends,
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your Chairman for
the past four years. Sadly, the time has come for me to stand down, but
the Centre is fortunate in having a good Committee standing for 2018.
I would like to express my appreciation to the outgoing 2017 committee
and their partners, for their continued support and commitment to the
Centre, throughout their terms of office.
2017 in my view has been a great year for our Centre. We held our 50th
Anniversary Celebrations which got many past and present members
together again. It was a great rally. We also hosted the Regional AGM,
which again was enjoyed by all.
For the last few years our Centre chose Salvation Army as their charity
and you have continued to generously raise money throughout this year .
Lesley and I wish you all a very happy year rallying in 2018 and hope to
have the pleasure of your company on numerous rallies to come. Please
support as many of our rallies and events as possible; but wherever you
go, my main wish is for you to enjoy your caravanning.
For me it has always been very pleasing to hear visitors say how welcome
they have felt in our company, which just goes to show Middlesex Centre
continues to be ‘the friendliest Centre’.
Thank you for showing me your support and friendship over the past
years. I wish the new Chairman and Committee every success for 2018
and may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy Christmas
and successful new year to come!
Best Wishes
Over 1,000 things to see and do
Steam vehicles large & small,
market stalls galore, LIVE
entertainment, classic caravans,
food, crafts, market, fun fair,
music and lots, lots, more……
Fun for the whole family!
Please keep dogs on short leads
Free evening entertainment
Special Booking Form
required
Check Centre website next year,
or speak to the new Committee
for further details.
BloxhamBloxham SteamSteam FayreFayre 22 - 24 June 2018
Mill Farm Camping & Caravan Park, Fiddington
3 - 7 November 2017
8 units 4 Middlesex. The site was a bit out of town but we are a
resourceful bunch who found the best place to park a motor
home, or free parking for the car.
The Carnival was superb - from the most enormous colour
floats to a young boy dressed up as a ball of knitting wool, with
needles.
The weather could have been a tiny bit kinder. We were cold
and wet by the time we got home but I wouldn’t have missed it
for the world. One couple with a relative in town started off in
one pub, staying to the bitter end to watch the squibbing, then
finishing off in another pub and didn’t make it home until the
early hours of the next morning.
Sunday and Monday were free to enjoy local places of interest
and local coastlines. This was another enjoyable weekend
Canterbury Camping & Caravan site, Kent
21 - 29 October 2017
What a great site this was.
10 units attended, including 6 Middlesex and we were parked
in a quiet corner down the bottom of the site.
Exploring the local area was easy with a bus stop just outside
the gate, ideal for going into Canterbury to visit the Cathedral,
the Abbey or even the shops. From here you could also pick
up a bus to anywhere along this coastline. Even a day trip to
France was possible. Or take the bike to Whitstable with some
breathtaking views along the Crab and Winkle Way.
Wednesday flagpole saw us all enjoying cake and Pimms and
a friendly game of conkers. Dave Hudson was declared the
Middlesex Conker Champion 2017 with 2 wins. Glad to say,
not too many accidents.
Thursday evening saw us all on
the bus to The Three Tons public
house for an enjoyable meal and
evening out. We were only a little
rowdy misbehaving bunch on the
bus back to site but the locals
seemed to enjoy it. I can still see
all the torches shining on the path
back to site.
This site is well worth a second
For Sale
Fiamma Caravan Stor Zip 4.1m Colour Ocean £50
Milenco Double Step £10
2 Alko Wheel locks Code No.15 (Swift Etc) £100
each
Milenco Hitch Lock £10
40L Aqua roll (including Bag) £10
2 Milenco Towing Mirrors £20
2 Tripod leg steadies £10 pair
Double lock and level pad £60
Robstop Hitch Lock £10
2 Lion Wheel Clamps £10 each
Interior silver screen Fiat/Peugeot £50
For full information and sale:
Contact Dave Tanner 07850 541600
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Rally Officers are required for a few 2018 rallies.
Please see information on back page
If you are able to run a rally for the Centre
please see John or Anne Moss for details
MIDDLESEX CENTRE
50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Barnstones Camping & Caravan Site
Banbury, Oxon
12 – 17 Sept 2017
A VERY SPECIAL DAY
Arriving at this very pleasant site on Tuesday we received a warm welcome
from Roger & Janet (rally officers) before setting ourselves up for a most
enjoyable week leading up to ‘the day’.
Early Wednesday morning a lorry arrived with the marquee on-board. Leaving
the contractors to it, we drove to Moreton in the Marsh for the day with our
friends Hazel & Jim to visit the Cotswold Falconry Centre. I highly recommend
this place, both for the many birds and the very knowledgeable man who flew
them. On the way back we also stopped at Chastleton Hall (National Trust).
Another NT property crossed off the list! Back at the site, we all met inside the
marquee for an evening get together before popping off to bed.
Next day the four of us were away again visiting the National Arboretum.
We’ve been there before but there are always new memorials to see. Returning
that evening we found everyone had now arrived on-site and the marquee was in
use once more. After our later-than-usual dinner however we decided to stay in
the van and held our own Triominos ‘challenge’ in the van. The wine flowed,
the jokes too and we went to bed happy.
After a lazy day Friday, catching up with the arrivals from yesterday, everyone
enjoyed an evening fish and chip supper, delivered to our tables in the marquee,
from the local fish and chip shop. The weekdays had passed so quickly!
The big day arrived on Saturday with various vehicles delivering food supplies
for us to enjoy. I also saw a van arrive that parked next to the marquee and a
very nice man then set up his gazebo under which he sat all afternoon roasting a
pig for our evening meal. More of which later.
Cars also began arriving from 12pm bringing the daytime visitors to join us for
A Touch of Middlesex History
In 1811 the men from the Middlesex Regiment (The TV series
starring Sean Bean was based on them) were part of the British
forces fighting under the Duke of Wellington against Napoleon.
On May 16th, the Middlesex Regiment were entrusted to stop
the advance of the French into Portugal or the British could have
been trapped in Dunkirk fashion with their backs against the sea.
Instead of Dunkirk the village on the Spanish/Portuguese borders
was Albuhera, and it was here the Middlesex men fought
ferociously to keep at bay the overwhelming forces and might of
Napoleon's army to give time for the British and Wellington to
retrench.
The commanding officer of the young Middlesaxon fighters
yelled at the height of battle "Die hard my men, die hard".
After this tumultuous, history-turning event the Middlesex
Regiment became known as the Diehards and on their
Regimental badge areinscribed the words "Albuhera".
And this is one reason why on May 16th, we salute all the men of
Middlesex who have fought under their County's banner from
their earliest recorded battle - the Battle of Hastings in 1066 right
through English and British history to similar actions as at
lbuhera in the First World War, World War II and Korea.
We must remember the history and heritage of this band of
soldiers who have inspired generations to be proud of their
County and who have scuppered the plans of more than one
dictator at the eleventh hour.
Many congratulations to
Rick and Sally Keen
who celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary on
December 2nd
Junior Chairman with his family.
Our afternoon tea (lunch) was served at 1.00pm amidst much chatter bottles of
champagne also helped the chatter flow! It was absolutely delicious and every
one of us took away a Middlesex Centre tea mug to commemorate the event.
After lunch Colin and Joyce Fentiman, our guest of honour, spoke to us before
Joyce was asked to cut the birthday cake. Then the raffle was called, the winner
of a bottle of whiskey was proclaimed and the Middlesex Haggis was auctioned
(I was lucky enough to get it this time), all to raise funds in aid of the Salvation
Army. I think we raised about £500.
After lunch Joyce, June, Peter & Ivy and Alan & Sylvia had to leave to make
their journeys home but our other day visitors had taken rooms locally and they
all returned later, plus Jackie Pearce (arriving from a family wedding in Kent) to
join us for our evening party.
At 7.30pm the evening social began. The marquee had once again been cleared
and the tables re-laid and everyone took their seats ready for dinner. The roasted
pig was served in a bap, with stuffing, apple sauce and salad. More champagne
was put onto the tables and slices of birthday cake were brought around to finish
our meal off. We were then joined by a 5-piece group called ‘Easy Living’ who
got us moving again after our food and we were soon singing and dancing the
night away in true Middlesex fashion. It was a night to remember. I am so glad
we were able to attend. Actually the whole day was pretty awesome, to use my
grandson’s phrase.
Sunday morning saw most of us packing up
and leaving for home. Terry and I stayed until
Monday, Colin also remaining to see to the
dismantling of the marquee and one couple
from East Kent, Liz and Ian Boughton also
stayed before moving onto another site on
Monday.
Thank you Colin for the great idea of inviting
past members we had not seen for so long and
thank you and your Committee for all the hard
work in making it possible for us all to enjoy
such a special day.
And finally my thanks also go to Roger and
Updated version of My Favourite Things
Feel free to sing along but quietly
Botox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favourite things.
When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.
Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they
bring,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.
When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad
For Sale
Trailer £60.00 ono
Please contact Kathy Chaplin
Tele:01344 883945 07941 392498
Having recently acquired a motor home Mike Pope has many
caravan accessories surplus to his needs. Everything has to
go and no reasonable offer will be refused:
1) Ventura awning (Fibre Glass Poles)
2 ) Royal Porch Awning
3 ) Various ground sheets
4) 2 Bulldog wheel clamps
5) 4 x 6kg Calor Bottles
6 ) Truma gas level indicator (unused)
7 ) 25m EHU Cable (unopened)
8) Twin Axle Wheel Clamp (Fits Alko threads)
9) Various levelling ramps
10) Robstop hitch lock (BPW coupling only)
11) Truma level indicators for gas cylinder (unused)
12) Various submersible Whale water pumps (free with
every purchase)
Contact Mike Pope on 01494 436702 or 07719 171356