Links to websites that you may
find useful can be found underneath Marshals details. This is not a
comprehensive list, if you know of anything interesting that may be happening
in the rally area that week/end please let me know nnsmith@blueyonder.co.uk
Many Thanks
Natashia
Publicity Officer
Virtual
Shropshire Website
Shropshire Tourism Website
Shropshire PDF
March 5th - 7th
(1) Great Chatwell
Wynford Mill, Great Chatwell, Newport TF10 8W
Map Ref 127/801147
The first rally of the 2010 season, come & meet old friends & catch up
on the news. Some electric hook-ups for first to book in.
Marshals: Pete & Sue Thompson, Tel 01743 369476
Spring Steam Reunion Gala, Severn Valley
Railway.
March 12th - 14th
(2) Ellerdine
Ellerdine, Village Playing
Field, Ellerdine, Wellington TF6 6QA
Map Ref 137/619211
Village hall booked for social Pie & Peas on Saturday evening for a
small charge, "come & join us".
Marshals: Geoff & Mary Perry, Tel 01743 718120
Mothering Sunday, Gardens open at Dudmaston Hall
March 19th - 21st
(3) Garmston, Eaton Constantine
Garmston Farm, Garmston, Eaton Constantine, Shrewsbury SY5 6RL
Map Ref 127/609064
A new venue behind the Wrekin , close to Ironbridge & walking distance of
the Wrekin. Come & have a quiet weekend in very nice countryside.
Marshals: Stuart & Natashia Smith, Tel 01952 271743
15th-20th Conservation Centre Open Week RAF
Museum
21st 12th Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run, Severn Park, Bridgnorth
March 26th -
28th – Cake Competition
(4) Forton
Forton Cricket Club, Forton Road, Newport JF10 7DL
Map Ref 127/756202
This rally is held at Forton Cricket grounds, Newport. This weekend we have the
annual cake baking competition, this year it is to bake scones (recipe can
be found in the Winter 2010 Newsletter) or contact the Competitions Officer
Natashia Smith.
Marshals: Tony & Maureen Lloyd, Tel 01952 812374
Lamb Inn, Shrewsbury Road, Newport 01952 810421 £5
- £12
April 1st - 6th – Easter – 5
Night Rally
(5) Holme Pierrpont
National Water Sports Centre, Caravan Park, Holme Pierrpont, Nottingham NG12
2LV
Map Ref 129/605984
This rally is held the National Water Sports Centre Caravan Park. Bring your
bike & cycle round the National Water Sports Centre. There is also
children’s park & the site is near to Nottingham City Centre by car or bus.
Newark & many other attractions are also nearby. Some of the activities to
be run by Marshals will include Easter Bonnet Competition & Egg Treasure
Hunt. Site amenities are available. Electric hook-up at extra cost.
Marshals: John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
April 9th - 11th
(6) Walgherton
The Boars Head, Walgherton, Nantwich
Map Ref 118/697490
This venue is on the A51 between Woore & Nantwhich. The site is midway
between Stapley Water Gardens & Bridgemere Garden Centre & nearby
Dagfields Antiques Shopping Centre.
Marshals: Pete & Sue Thompson, Tel 01743 369476
April 16th - 18th
(7) Pentre
Buckley Farm, Pentre,
Nr Oswestry SY4 1BU
Map Ref 126/362169
Site with pleasant views and a river at the bottom of the field. Close to the
nearby town of Oswestry.
Marshals: John & Gill Banks, Tel 01952 770513
April 23rd - 25th
(8) Wheaton Aston
Rookery Farm, Wheaton Aston, Staffordshire, ST10 9QF
Marshals: John & Gill Banks, Tel 01952 770513
April 30th - 4th May – May Day
Holiday – 4 Night Rally
(9) Tissington, Peak District
Wibbern Hill Farm,
Tissington, Derbyshire Peak District DE16 1RN
Map Ref 119/176525
This rally is held in the centre of the village by the Tissington Trail, ideal
for cycling or walking on the trail. Nearby Markets at Buxton, Ashbourne, Bank
Holiday Market at Bakewell also visit Tissington Hall & nearby villages.
Well Dressing preparations and ceremonies start this week in Derbyshire,
although Tissingtons Ceremony isn’t held until 13th-19th May. Rally on for 4
nights 20 van Limit.
Marshals: John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
Well Dressing Ceremonies
May 7th - 9th – Floral
Competition
(10) Eccleshall Castle
Eccleshall, Staffordshire,
ST11 6LS
Map Ref 127/826296
This rally is held under the Castle wall in the grounds & within walking
distance of the town. Floral Competition Saturday: Arrangements suitable for a
caravan, open to ladies and gentlemen.
Marshals: Jim & Jean Hesbrook, Tel 01952 276891
May 14th - 16th
(11) Llandrinio
The Boathouse, Llandrinio,
Powys, SY10 8DY
Map Ref
This rally is held close to Welshpool & the Welshpool Railway. This is a
free & easy weekend.
Marshals: John & Gill Banks, Tel 01952 770513
May 21st - 23rd
(12) Bednall
Bednall Head Farm,
Bednall, Nr Stafford, ST17 0SG
This rally is on the A34 between Stafford & Cannock, on the edge of Cannock
Chase, & a short distance from Penkridge Market.
If no Marshals are forthcoming this rally will be
cancelled
May 23rd - 28th – Pre National
– 5 Night Rally
(13) Great Chatwell
Wynford Mill, Great
Chatwell, Newport TF10 9BJ
Map Ref 127/802146
This rally is approx ¾ml from Weston Park where the National Rally is being
held & is being run for 5 nights. Rally opens at 4pm Sunday.
Marshalls John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
May 28th - 1st June – Spring
Bank Holiday – Caravan Club National Rally
(14) Weston Park
Weston Park, Weston -
under - Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE
Map Ref 138/800100
BOOK EARLY
For more information contact Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
June 1st – 6th – National
Follow On – 5 Night Rally
(15) Harper Adams
Harper Adams College,
Edgmond, Newport, TF10 8NB
Map Ref 127/712216
Join us for the rest of the Holiday week approx 8 miles from the National.
Nearby Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Cosford Air Museum, Telford & Shrewsbury
for shopping. Invited centre Cumbria.
Marshals John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
5th-27th Much Wenlock Festival
June 10th - 13th – Charity
Rally
(16) Bridgnorth
Riverside Caravan Park,
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 6BY
Map Ref 138/720921
Bridgnorth town, steam railway, castle & cliff railway all within walking
distance along riverside path. Charity event Saturday 2pm, stalls, games, bring
your friends all are welcome. All monies raised go to Chairman’s Charity Severn
Hospice.
Marshals Pete & Sue Thompson, Tel 01743 369476
Great Expectations Outdoor Theatre at Weston
Park (MUST PRE-BOOK)
June 18th - 20th
(17) Erddig House
National Trust, Erddig
House, Wrexham LL13 0YT
Map Ref 117/326482
Pleasant walks through the Country Park & an opportunity to visit Erddig
House.
NO CARAVANS BEFORE 2PM
Marshals Martyn & Wendy Prince, Tel 01948 665281
June 25th - 27th
(18) Church Stretton
Spring Bank Farm, Church
Stretton, Shropshire,
Map Ref 137/458944
Walking distance into town for shops, field with views of nice countryside.
Marshals Bill & Eileen Kimber, Tel 01952 585661
26th June – 11th July Ludlow Festival
July 2nd – 4th
(19) Dearnford Lake
Dearnford Lake, Tilstock
Road, Whitchurch SY13 3JQ
PLEASE NOTE ONLY GREEN TOILET FLUID TO BE USED.
Marshals: Frank & Ann Smith Tel 01630 661555
July 9th – 11th – Scarecrow
Festival & Bowls Competition
(20) Wrenbury
The Cotton Arms,
Cholmondley Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire, CW5 8HG
Bring your Scarecrow, there will be a prize for the best dressed. Bowls
competition on Saturday.
Marshals: Geoff & Carol Healey, Tel 01939 233556
July 16th - 18th
(21) Chetwode Arms
London Road, Pipe Gate,
TF9 4HD
Flat field & a very nice pub, Site
handy for Bridgemere & the Dorothy Clive Gardens.
Marshals: John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
July 24th - Aug 7th –
Scarborough Holiday Rally
(22) Snaiton (Nr Scarborough)
Lower Side Gardens, Middle
Lane, Snaiton, Scarborough, YO13 9AX
Rally on the edge of North Yorkshire Moors, close to Scarborough, Pickering
& other Yorkshire Beauty Spots. No electric or showers.
Marshals John & Pauline Walters, Tel 01782 396530
July 24th - August 7th - Tenby
Holiday Rally
(22a) Tenby
Buttyland Caravan Park,
Station Road, Manorbier, Nr Tenby , SA70 7SX
Just 5mls from Tenby with lovely beaches & good bathing. In the heart of
the Pembrokeshire National Park. Showers & electric included.
Marshals: Wendy & Martyn Prince, Tel 01948 665281
August 11th - 16th - Shrewsbury
Flower Show
(23) Shrewsbury Agricultural Showground
Agricultural Showground,
Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
Map Ref 126/485135
We use this site by kind permission of the Shropshire & West Midlands
Agricultural Society. It is within walking distance of town centre & flower
show. Shuttle bus service to show on Friday & Saturday. This is a chance to
visit one of Britain’s best two-day shows with superb floral displays &
all-day entertainment in the area.
Marshals Pete & Sue Thompson, Tel 01743 369476
August 20th - 22nd
(24) Knighton
Knighton Social Club,
Knighton, Adbaston, Staffs, ST20 0GJ
Map Ref 127/746268
Our hosts are kindly allowing us access to the Social Club through the weekend.
Nearby Newport or Market Drayton.
Marshals John & Gill Banks, Tel 01952 770513
August 26th - 31st – Late Bank
Holiday - 5 Night Rally
(25) Chirk
Lady Margaret’s Caravan Club Site, Chirk, Wrexham, LL14 2AJ
Map Ref 126/282375
Rally held on rally field on Club site, good site, nice walks close to town for
shops.
Marshals Ted & Margaret Perry, Tel 01743 873645
September 3rd - 5th – Nocturnal
Cycle Race
(26) Harper Adams
Harper Adams College,
Edgmond, Newport TF10 8NB
Map Ref 127/712216
This rally is held to coincide with the Nocturnal Cycle Race in Newport on the
Saturday evening.
Marshals: Jim & Jean Hesbrook, Tel 01952 276891
September 9th - 12th – Ludlow
Food Festival
(27) Craven Arms
Greenway Touring Park,
Shawbank, Nr Craven Arms, SY7 9LU
Map Ref 137/463830
This rally has been put on to coincide with the Ludlow Food Festival
Celebrations, Electric hook up at extra cost.
Marshals Geoff & Mary Perry, Tel 01743 718120
September 17th - 19th
(28) Ellesmere
Newnes Touring Park, No 2
Old Newnes Cottages, Ellesmere, SY12 9HH
Map Ref 126/384342
Picturesque site with good views, nearby town of Ellesmere. Electric hook-up at
extra cost.
Marshals Geoff & Carol Healey, Tel 01939 233556
September 24th - 26th
(29) Bangley Park
Bangley Park Farm,
Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5RS
Map Ref 127/947145
This is a very nice quiet site very close to Cannock Chase.
UNADOPTED ROAD TAKE CARE
If no Marshals are forthcoming this rally will be
cancelled
October 1st - 3rd - A.G.M &
Photographic Competition
(30) Uton Magna
Village Hall, Upton Magna,
Nr Shrewsbury
Map Ref 126/553124
A social is planned for Saturday evening, A.G.M Sunday 10 am. Charity cheque
presentation.
DONT FORGET TO BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARDS.
Photographic Competition is 3 entries per class to Natashia Smith: 1) Open
colour print; 2) Colour print including caravan at rally; 3) Humorous.
Marshals Pete & Sue Thompson,Tel 01743 369476.
October 8th - 10th –
Illuminations Competition
(31) Llangadfan
Riverbend Caravan Park,
Llangadfan, Nr Welspool, Powys, SY21 0PP.
Map Ref
This is a new venue for the Shropshires it is approx 16 miles from Welshpool.
This weekend we hold an Illumination competition, please support us, the theme
this year is TV Programmes.
Marshals Pete & Sue Thompson, Tel 01743 369476
Riverbend Caravan Park
October 15th - 17th
(32) Plealey, Nr. Lea Cross
Spring Lea, Plealey Road,
Lea Cross, Shrewsbury, SY5 8HU
Map Ref 126/417075
This another new venue for the Shropshire Centre close to Shrewsbury.
Marshals Geoff & Mary Perry, Tel 01743 718120
October 22nd - 27th – ½ Term -
5 Night Rally
(33) Rhos-On-Sea
Dinarth Hall Caravan Site,
Rhos-on-SEA, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd, Wales, LL28 4PX
Map Ref 116/824803
Site central for North Wales coast, another new venue for the Shropshires.
Electric included in the price.
Marshals Bob & Anne McMullan, Tel 01743 874744
October 29th -31st – Halloween
(34) Ellerdine
Village Playing Field,
Ellerdine, Wellington, TF6 6QA
Map Ref 137/619211
Join us at a Halloween Social Saurday Evening for a small charge.
"WITCHES & WARLOCKS WELCOME"
Marshals Stuart & Natashia Smith, Tel 01952 271743
November 5th - 7th – Bonfire
Night
(35) Forton
Forton Cricket Ground, Forton Road, Newport TF10 7DL
Map Ref 127/746202
Join us this bonfire weekend. Watch the Newport Bonfire. Social in the cricket
pavilion Saturday evening for a small charge, no fireworks allowed on rally
field.
Marshals Jim & Jean Hesbrook, Tel 01952 276891
November 12th – 14th – West
Central Region AGM
(36) Betley
Village Hall, Betley, CW3
9BH
Map Ref
AGM to be held in the village hall on Sunday 14th November at 10.30am.
Contact Gordon Treweek for more information, Tel 01606 833641
Would any new members to the Caravan Club who require a copy of the ‘Shropshire
Centres Rally Programme’ please contact John Walters on 01782 396530 or email
p.walters1@sky.com