RALLY PROGRAMME 2022
PLEASE NOTE YOU YOU MAY BOOK FOR ANY NUMBER OF DAYS ON ANY RALLY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
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Come and join the South West Centres at Cirencester Park, Our 7 day event starts on
29th June 2022.
We have 3 nights of professional entertainment.
There is a full programme of activities being arranged during the daytime as well as the evenings.
The Entertainment starts on Friday night.
The Cotswold & Food Festival Show is being held at the weekend which is within walking distance, so why not come along & join us. You will not be disappointed.
You can get 20% discount on your Cotswold & Food Festival Show tickets if you buy them online.
We return to pleasant site for the Centres Annual Fishing Competition. For those not fishing Cheltenham/Gloucester close by for visiting, excellent retail therapy.
Programme: Saturday : Seniors Competition, Draw to take place 8.00 pm Friday Evening.
Additional cost for fishing, daily rate applies T.B.C.
Sunday: Pairs Competition. Draw to take place 7.00 pm Saturday Evening.REMEMBER THOSE FISHING REQUIRE A VALID ROD LICENCES.
Anyone interested in fishing please contact John Harris.
Route: From Cheltenham, take A46 toward’s Stroud. Turn left opposite the Bell Inn,
Shurdington into Leckhampton Lane (if coming from Stroud, turn right). In approx. 1 mile, turn right and take lane up to the Farm Shop and follow Centre signs.
From Gloucester, take A417 toward’s Cirencester. Exit dual carriageway going left onto A46 toward’s Cheltenham. Follow directions as above and look for Centre signs.
We rally at the small flat field next to the Airfield perimeter fence which we called the “overflow field” when we ran the big rally.
Sorry the overflow field is now full.
For spaces in the main field please contact the Ange Sambrook of the WILTSHIRE CENTRE Tel:07599 794986
Spaces running low, please contact the Rally Officers BEFORE sending in a booking slip. Thank you
Dean Forest Railway is situated in the Heart of the Forest Of Dean near Lydney, this is the main station for the Forest Railway and the line runs 4,5 miles to Parkend and Lydney Junction with 5 Stations, Norchard is the mail hub with full facilities including a small museum.
Programme: we will be arranging a train ride with cream teas (extra cost) over the weekend with an evening social in the café.
Route: From Gloucester, A40 to Highnam then A48 towards Chepstow. Pass through Newnham and Blakeney and in approx. 2 miles, take right turn for Lydney. Continue into the town and look for right turn onto B4234 for Parkend. Continue on this road out of Lydney and the railway will be on your left in about 1 mile
Programme: Lovely Steam Rally. Spacious, sprawling level area with surprises around every corner, something for everyone. Exclusive, unlimited entrance to the showground. Show on three days. Live entertainment & Bar four evenings. Free daily vintage bus service into Cirencester. Check out their website – glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
Route: From Cirencester take A419 toward’s South Cerney, Follow event signs to the entrance then follow Centre Signs.
Bookings only accepted using special booking form available on our website or from a committee member and including A POST DATED CHEQUE dated 1st July, 2022 for £80
MADE PAYABLE TO S.V.T.E.C.
(Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club).
Click here for booking form
Our second visit to this Airfield site, home to the Hereford Flying Club to which we were made very welcome. Shame about the weather last time but we still had a good time.
Programme: Free and easy weekend just to sit back and watch the activities on the airfield,
or pop along to the Hotspur Café.
Licensed Bar on site. We hope to organise a Barbeque Saturday evening with the on site caterers.
Route: From Leominster, take A44 West toward’s Kington. Turn right onto A4110 and head to Mortimer’s Cross. Turn left onto B4362 to Shobdon. Once in Shobdon, turn left to Aerodrome and follow Centre signs.
A return to this lovely park, surrounded by walks, and with an on site cafe serving excellent food.
Route: Head for Aberdare Town Centre, then take A4233 (Maerdy Road). This will take you up a steep hill (Monk Street). Take the 4th turning right into Highland Place. Take the second left which is adjacent to the play area, and then take the next right in 50 metres. You will see the entrance to the Country Park, and the Visitor Centre complex is approx. 1 mile along the road.
The Somerset Centre will be running a rally on behalf of the South West Region to coincide with the South West Region AGM. The rally will be held at the Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park, Thorney, Langport, TA10 0DW
SOUTH WEST REGION AGM will be held at
Haynes International Motor Museum,Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH
on Saturday September 3rd 2022 at 2PM
Route: From Langport, take the A372 towards Huish Episcopi. At St Mary’s Church, turn right towards Muchelney, at Muchelney Abbey, follow Law Lane to caravan site. Follow Somerset Centre rally signs.
The competition will take place from 8.00 am until 1.00 pm on the Saturday. There will be a pairs competition on Sunday morning from 8.00am until noon. Remember anyone fishing requires a valid Environment Agency Rod Licence. The Venue is at Burley Lakes, a delightful spot at Leckhampton. Cheltenham and Gloucester in close proximity for those wanting retail therapy.
Route: From Cheltenham, take A46 toward’s Stroud. Turn left opposite the Bell Inn, Shurdington into Leckhampton Lane (if coming from Stroud, turn right). In approx. 1 mile, turn right and take lane up to the Farm Shop and follow Centre signs. From Gloucester, take A417 towards Cirencester. Exit dual carriageway going left onto A46 towards Cheltenham. Follow directions as above and look for Centre signs.
We return to Sharpness Docks to rally on a flat field next to the Dockers Club.The river Severn and Marina are just a short walk away. Close by are the market Town of Dursley, Wooton and Thornbury, and the Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Programme: Bar Meals available in Social Club. Fun and games on the field Saturday afternoon (weather permitting) Possible game of Skittles Saturday evening (on site). Bacon Butties Sunday am (nominal charge for Charity).
Route: Take A38 South and turn right onto B4066 signed Berkeley & Sharpness. At first roundabout, turn right. At second roundabout, continue ahead. At third roundabout (mini), turn right. Please observe 25 mph speed limit on Private Road. Over canal bridge and follow Centre signs.
Pelerine/Newent is picturesque with over a hundred listed buildings dating from 1086.
Visit Newent Lakes and why not try the Bird
of Prey Centre, or the many Garden Centres.
Ross-on-Wye is close by with Labels shopping Centre.
Programme: You will be escorted by Dad’s Army + The Land Army Girls and shown to your air-raid shelters. (don’t forget the black-out curtains) Dress in the theme please.
On Saturday there will be Afternoon Tea at 3pm. Bring your Ration Books!
Ladies in Tea Dresses and Hats please.
Gents in Top Hats (Supplied, to make)
Listen out for the air-raids.
A return to Chestnut Farm. Lawn Mower is at the ready. Walking distance to the Village Hall where the AGM will commence at 2.00 p.m. Saturday, with the Rally Handbook competition taking place prior to the start of the AGM. Don’t forget to bring your Caravan & Motorhome membership card
Programme: The Social will be held in the Village Hall from 7.00 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. Open to all members on the rally or not, there will be a Fish & Chip supper, cost to be confirmed.
Route: From Gloucester take the A38 toward’s Tewkesbury. After passing Golden Castle Caravans on left, continue half a mile, Chestnut Farm is on the left. Look for centre signs, follow signs through driveway into field.
A warm welcome awaits you here at Haywood Farm, which occupies approximately 7 acres of parkland and is set next to woodland. A family run caravan and camping site near
Ross-on-Wye. Surrounded by the beautiful countryside within the Herefordshire and
Gloucestershire border and just a one mile stroll from a local pub and village community shop.
Programme: Free and easy long Weekend to enjoy the surrounding area.
Route: From Gloucester turn off A40 for Newent on B4215 then straight on to B4221 Ross road. At crossroad turn right toward Swagwater Lane. Look out for Centre Signs
Programme: Free and easy weekend to
explore the local area. Possible social in
the pub on Saturday evening should
Government and Caravan & Motorhome
Club guidelines allow.
Route: From Tewkesbury take A438
towards Ledbury. After approximately
2.5 miles turn right onto the B4211
towards Upton upon Severn. Stay on
this road and after about four miles
the site will be on the left hand side.
Follow Centre Signs.
There are many attractions on the site, a club house, indoor pool, golf and play areas. We are right next door to Brean Leisure Park
if you fancy a little fun at the fair.
The Market is just a short walk away as is the long sandy beach. Plenty of Restaurants and bars close by.
Route: From M5 Junction 22 (Burnham on Sea) Follow signs to Brean Down and Brean Leisure Park,Turn right into Resort Unity, follow centre signs
Roadside country dining pub with lovely views; good reasonably priced food using meat from local farms, lunchtime deals available, prompt friendly service.
Programme: Just a quite weekend away.
Visit Ledbury for shopping. We hope to
arrange a meal in the pub over the weekend, look here for updated programme nearer the time.
Route: Take 417 from Gloucester through Staunton heading for Ledbury. At the roundabout approaching Ledbury, take the first exit onto A449 / Ross Road. Stay on A449 through two roundabouts then the Royal Oak will be on your right. Follow Centre Signs.
Route: From Gloucester: Take A40 towards Ross-on-Wye. Pass through the village of
Huntley, and at traffic light junction, turn
left onto A4136 to Mitcheldean. At the mini roundabout, go left and climb hill out of Mitcheldean. In approx. 1.5 miles, at the major traffic light junction with the A4151 for Cinderford, continue ahead still on the A4136. Pass through village of Brierley, and then take a left at the crossroads onto the B4234 s.p. Lydney.
Continue on this road for several miles to a staggered junction crossroads. Straight across, continuing on the B4234 to Parkend. Pass Forest of Dean Caravans on right, and at T Junction, turn right. Continue straight ahead, passing The Woodman pub on the right. Follow the bend around to the right and Whitemead Forest Park entrance is on the left.
Follow Black & Yellow Glos Centre signs to “The Meadow”. No need to stop at Reception.
From Chepstow: Take A48 towards Gloucester. After the village of Aylburton, at the roundabout, do not go right on the A48 (Lydney bypass) but go straight ahead into Lydney.
After passing Tesco on right, go over railway level crossing and then take next left s.p. Parkend B4234. In Parkend, at T Junction, turn left. Pass The Woodman pub on right. Follow the bend around to the right and Whitemead Forest Park entrance is on the left.
Follow Black & Yellow Glos Centre signs to “The Meadow”. No need to stop at Reception.
Programme: A relaxing 5 night midweek break at this first class site. All level, hardstanding pitches with electric. Superb facilities with Indoor Pool, Large Clubroom, Restaurant and Bars, and a small shop. We hope to again organise an on site meal and Social on the Tuesday evening.
