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It is with great sadness that the Region has to report the death of Larry Ibbotson
 Larry died on the morning of Friday 14th March 2008
 He served for more than 14 years as a Notts DA Committee member and also served on the Regional Council. He will be missed by many of his friends and family.

Funeral is 26th March everyone welcome to celebrate 90 years of his life

Tuesday 4th September 2007

Fixture List Adverts

 Would you like to advertise in next year’s Fixture book?

Advertise your company in Central Counties Region fixture list book for as little as £ 80.00 Aproximatley 1500 books are distributed throughout our region

Enquiries through the e-form on this website

Nene Valley D A.

Unfortunately, owing to the fact there is a shortage of committee members,the Regional Council have had to wind up Nene Valley D A.

Notification should appear in the October Magazine and we have asked that all of the area covered by Nene Valley D A be transferred to Northants D A.

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Central Counties Regional Meet 2007 at Ashdene Farm, Drayton
Bassett on Thursday ₇th to Sunday ₁₀th June. Hosted by North Warwick’s D.A.

Congratulations to N.W.D.A. for a superb Regional Meet. With the weather keeping rain free and with 381 units, 97 of which were unbooked, we were all set for an excellent week-end.

It all kicked off on Thursday night with the month of June and a Day at the Races but instead of horses it was dogs. It all started with Duncan Ginns being made up as a hare and being chased round by the youth with furry dogs. Whether you had a flutter or not, whether you won or not, a very good night was had by all.

Friday saw the usual things going on in the Marquee, Tom bola, Raffle, Kids Corner, Regalia and Charity Book Stall. Friday night saw us back in the Marquee for a romantic evening as it was February and we celebrated with a Valentine Disco. There was a good friendly atmosphere and the perfect night for catching up with old friends and making new ones.

Saturday arrived and it was time for the Raising of the Pennons and it was good to see all the D.A. pennons go up. There was children’s entertainment and Trade to visit. The Mardi Gras was fantastic with the weather being glorious and a steel band called the Pan Maestro playing, made for a wonderful Carnival atmosphere. All the D.As. Participated and it made for a colorful and noisy Mardi Gras. The trophies for this went to Northant’s for the Douglas Thornton to Coventry for the Don Massarn and Steve Warsop from Trent Valley for the Henry, McKnight & Wilcox, well done to everybody.

Saturday night was December and we all enjoyed a Christmas Party in the Marquee with the N.W. DAs. disco followed by great entertainment with the Ivy League. An excellent night was enjoyed by everyone.

Sunday arrived with a Service of Celebration followed by the Horace Ringrose Sports Trophy which after a hard fought battle with all D.As. entering into the spirit of it the winners were North Warwick’s. The volleyball was hard fought in the finals by North Warwick’s and Nott’s D.As. With the runners-up being Nott’s and the Stan & Edna Williams Cup going to North Warwick’s.

After such an excellent week-end we all had to go home but hopefully with some great memories. Once again a big thank-you to Chairman Steve Kenning and his very enthusiastic Committee and all of North Warwick’s D.A. for making this a Regional Meet we shall all remember.

Birmingham DA 100 years old 

A brilliant weekend of entertainment and nostalgia at  Birmingham DA’s 100 birthday meet .
It was a great success and a very well organized event, it was enjoyed by many, congratulations to all involved
 

Regional AGM

Thanks go Northants DA for the great weekend that they put together for the Regional AGM, the food and the group that entertained us on Saturday evening went down very well

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Tuesday 10th April 2007  

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our dear friend
Barbara Grant

Barbara was the wife of our Regions Vice President Frank.
Barbara has been involved in many functions and events with within the region

Frank and Barbara started tent camping with Birmingham DA in 1964 where Frank eventually became their Chairman for 5 years in 1967. She spent many happy years supporting husband Frank in many distinguished roles within the Central Counties Region, culminating in her becoming the wife of the Club Chairman when Frank was elected to the position from 1987 - 89.

Barbara will be missed very much by all in Central Counties Region and its many DA's.

Her funeral will take place at Robin Hood Cemetery and Crematorium, Streetsbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3NL
at 13.30pm on Monday 23rd April.

Tuesday 6th March 2007

It is with the greatest of sadness that I have to report to you the death of our Regional President Mr Vic Sinden.
Vic died Monday morning 5th March.
Vic ,ex Chairman of the Camping and Caravanning Club, and his late wife Grace had been members of the Club for around 50yrs and represented our Region for many of those years
It is so very sad that Vic passed away so soon after his beloved Grace. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him
 

President of Central Counties Region 2006 - 07
Camping & Caravanning Club Chairman late 1980's
 

Funeral  19th March, Bramcote Crematorium 1.40pm

Thursday 15th February 2007

It is with great sadness that this Region has to report the death of our good friend
Mrs Grace Sinden. Grace was the wife of our Regions President Mr Vic Sinden.

Grace was well known and respected throughout the camping world and will be greatly missed

Funeral to take place at Bramcote Crematorium Nottinghamshire on Monday 26th February

Please see Notts DA website (LATEST NEWS) for more details

Friday 9th February 2007

Important Notice of Coventry DA Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting Everybody welcome - come along and support your DA Saturday 3rd March 2007 @ 2.30pm  Fillongley Village Hall, Tamworth Road, Fillongley, CV7 8DD

Camping Available, Friday night - chill out. Saturday 2.30pm AGM start - Saturday evening - American Supper Sunday morning - coffee morning

Monday 27th November 2006
 

2009 FICC.

Congratulations to Larry Brown he has been selected as Working Party Steward for the 2009 FICC ,
Larry then requested volunteers from CC Regional to assist.

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NFOL 2001

Congratulations to Cath Henson who was nominated as NFOL 2011 Chairperson
She  gave an outline speech of her ideas for the organisation of the NFOL.

Other nominations were: -

Vice Chairperson – Norman Hemsley

Treasurer – Dave Sewell

Secretary – Trevor Cooke

Emergency services and Risk Team Leader – Harry Wilkinson

Entertainments Team Leader – Les Littlewood

Sites Work Team Leader – Norman Hemsley

Administration Team Leader – Ann Cooke

CCY – David Wilkes

The Regional Council approved all the above.

Well done to all concerned

More volunteers are still needed

New Treasurer

Congratulations to Ann Smith on her appointment as Regional Treasurer

Regional Youth Liaison Officer

Congratulations to David Wilkes on his appointment as RYLO
David will be assisted by his wife Marlene

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Dinner Dance

Saturday 3^rd February at Drayton manor Park, seven-course meal, dancing to Lesley Ann, £28 per person.

Camping available £5 pun please do not arrive before 3 pm.

Donations of Raffle prizes from DA’s and individuals will be most welcome.

Goose Fair

The 42^nd goose Fair was again a resounding success with over 1300 units attending.

The work actually starts the week before, when Notts members and helpers from other
DA’s start on the Saturday prior to the meet.

  It is like a well oiled machine, everyone knows what job they have to do and get on with it,
whether it be marking pitches, electrical work, dressing up the admin marquee or carpentry
work, what ever someone was there to do it, and by Sunday Night the majority of the work
had been done. There was just the outside stage and various drapes to sew up for the Marquee.

The site opened this year on Thursday for the first time, and by the amount of members that
arrived it was a great success. Thursday night Cath and Phil Henson put on an excellent
50’s – 60’s – 70’s night where everyone could take part. Friday arrived and units kept coming
all day until dark. The Friday entertainment in the Main marquee was a Ventriloquist, a Magician
and a duo singing 60’s music, all very good. The Maid Marian Inn proved very popular, it was packed 

Saturday saw the now familiar site of people queuing for tickets for the two shows in the
 Main Marquee that night, which featured The Grumbleweeds. While all this was going on the
children where being entertained in the Main marquee by a children’s entertainer, with the
Camping Club Band entertaining at lunch time.

The Official opening took place at 2 o’clock with the Deputy lord Mayor of Nottingham opening
the 42^nd Goose Fair Meet. A Comedy Act in the Main Arena followed this. Meanwhile busses
were ferrying people to the famous Nottingham Goose Fair

Saturday Night there were two houses for the Grumbleweeds and what a fantastic act they
were, everyone said how good they were. The night was finished off with a concert from the Club
 band playing songs from the shows.

Sunday the Church Service was well attended, conducted by the Salvation Army after which there
was Notts DA Medieval Market with something for everyone. And so to the Closing Ceremony which
 was closed by our own Regional Chairman Larry Brown.

I am sure that all who attended the 42^nd Goose Fair Meet had a very enjoyable time and our thanks
 go to Notts DA for a splendid weekend.

Sunday 20th August 2006

N F O L 2011

 Members of the Executive Committee visited Lincoln Show Ground on Saturday 15^th July. We chose this weekend because there was an event being held that included camping and there were some 2500 units attending, they were only using the main area and it was considered we could accommodate 3500 units..

It was decided to have a meeting on the morning of the next Council Meeting to sort out an Organising Committee. Any one who wishes to be involved in the organising of the 2011 NFOL will be invited to attend and a letter is to be sent to all DA Secretaries asking then to recruit volunteers from their D A’s. Please use website contact form for enquiries

More information to follow

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 Regional Sites Book

The Regional fixture book is now being produced. This is a compact booklet with all the organised meets from the regions DA's and sections
Around 1200 of the booklets are distributed and sold throughout the region.

Adverts from the DA's & Sections range from special full entertainment weekends to Temporary Holiday Sites.

Private adverts range from camping equipment and campsites to caravan and vehicle servicing

If you would like to advertise your company in our booklet please use the contact form on this website and your enquiry will be passed onto the relevant person. The cost of a full page starts from around £30

Please note the end of December is the cut off date for adverts

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Dinner Dance Feb 2007.

 This is booked at Drayton Manor Park, entertainment by singer Lesley Anne.
Menu still to be agreed.

Regional Holiday Sites

We have had a successful year with 8 meets being run by the region these were at Chapel, Ingoldmels, Hemsby, Stratford and Pershore. Thanks go to all who Stewarded these meets and all members who supported the Region by using these sites. We have organised similar meets for this year and the couple that have already run have been well attended and I hope the support continues.

We will be looking for some new stewards in 2007, as some of the people who have regularly run meets for us in the past would like a rest.

I have organized at Burnham on Sea a 5 day meet to cover three of the Somerset Carnival Parades plus 2 firework displays, I have information and booking forms available

Please use the website contact form for more details

Congratulations and good luck to our new sites officer Mr Barry Smith

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Town and Country Festival.

Coventry D A will be promoting the Club from the Camping and Caravan Club Stand. We hope to see some of you there.

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Regional Meet Rutland Water

This meet hosted by Northants DA. was well supported with 268 units in attendance.On Thursday it was arrive and chill out.

Friday night a get together in the marquee, there was a bar for a welcoming drink, raffle, playing of Black Jack and various other games with live entertainment in the evening. 

Saturday was the raising of the Pennons in the Arena unfortunately there were only five DA’s that took part in this. I urge all the DA’s in the Region to be proud of their pennons and in future fly them with honor at the Regional meet.
Afterwards the Volleyball competition started with great expectations
The Opening Ceremony was at 11.OOam followed by Children’s entertainment.
The Mardi Gras then took place in and around the Arena. There were some really good costumes to see the winners of the Douglas Thornton Trophy were Northant’s DA. (Large group) the winners of the Don Massan Trophy were South Lincs DA. (Small group) and the McNight, Henry, Wilcox Trophy was won by Martine and Eloise Elliot of Leicester DA. (Individual) 

Even a large screen TV to watch the England match was provided in the Marquee.

 Evening entertainment was jigging the night away with a live performing band.

 Sunday morning Camping Service in the Main Marquee. The family sports then took place, of which there were some strong contenders, the winning team being Trent Valley. This was followed by the Final of the Volleyball Competition the winners being North Warwicks DA. The Closing Ceremony commenced at 1.OOpm followed by the very well supported raffle. 

Next years regional Meet will be held at Drayton Basset and will be hosted by North Warwicks DA. I ask all D A’s to give their full support.

Sunday 14th May 2006

Unfortunately the young achiever competitions have been cancelled  at both Regional and National level. The reason for the cancellation is a lack of sponsorship prizes. Hopefully the young achiever will be re introduced at a later date.  

Sunday 14th May 2006

The Regions AGM took place at Papplewick Village hall Nottinghamshire and our host's were Trent Valley DA.

Two meetings took place over the day, they were The Regional AGM and a Regional Council Meeting where election of officers took place Two new officers were elected and many changes in positions of office were made. Mr Larry Brown was elected as the  Regional Chairman.

A full list of Regional Officers and the positions they hold can be seen on the committee page on this website.

An excellent "High Tea" and Social followed in the evening.

Thursday May 11th 2006

It is with great sadness  that this Region has to report the death of our Vice President Mr Reg Tew. Reg was a past Regional Chairman and a currant Regional Vice President and served on the Council for a number of years and a was respected member of the Regional Council. Reg was well known and liked throughout the Club and will be greatly missed

Wednesday March 22nd 2006

Please remember Central Counties Regional AGM .
To vote for candidates of your choice please see election page on this website

Membership Cards must be produced on the door 

Central Counties Region AGM - Saturday 13th May 2006 ~ 11.00am at:-

Papplewick & Linby Village Hall
Linby Lane
Papplewick
Nottinghamshire
NG15 8FB

Monday March 20th 2006

Great weekend Meets for your diary

April 28th ~ May 1st 2006
South Lincolnshire DA is well on the way to organising their 40th Tulip Rally at Tallington. Mark the dates in your camping diary, and enjoy another great weekend with South Lincs DA

 June 9th ~ 11th 2006
 To be held at Lyndon Top Rutland Water Oakham Rutland. The theme is Cartoons and I am sure that all Northants DA planning is on schedule. I urge you all to spread the word and encourage members to come along to this wonderful site. We look forward to another great weekend.

 Monday 6th February 2006

At the 236^th meeting of the Central Counties Regional Council held at  Drayton Manor Park,
Mr Vic Sinden was re - elected as the Regions President along with the re-election of
Mr Reg Tew and Mr Frank Grant as Vice Presidents of the Region

It was proposed and unanimously voted on that the Region should elect Mr Richard Fell and Mrs Judy Massam as Regional Vice Presidents. This will be put forward at the Regional AGM in May 2006

During Saturday evening Central Counties Regional Dinner Dance was held.It was a tremendous success and a really great time was had by all.

Congratulations to June Homer who was presented with her Club Certificate of Honour by the Clubs Hon Treasurer Mrs Sally Birch (See photo gallery on this website)

Saturday 22nd October 2005

The Regional fixture book is now being produced. This is a compact booklet with all the organised meets from the regions DA's and sections
Around 1200 of the booklets are distributed and sold throughout the region.

Adverts from the DA's & Sections range from special full entertainment weekends to Temporary Holiday Sites.

Private adverts range from camping equipment and campsites to caravan and vehicle servicing

If you would like to advertise your company in our booklet please use the contact form on this website and your enquiry will be passed onto the relevant person. The cost of a full page is around £30

Please note the end of December is the cut off date for adverts

Important Notice

Central Counties Regional Sites officer Norman Hemsley is looking for Stewards for the Regions Temporary Holiday Site at Hemsby Norfolk. It is booked for the week and  is not a busy site. It is close to Yarmouth and would be a great site for a first time THS steward.

Norman is also looking for someone to assist the main stewards at Chapel St Leonard's in August

If you or if someone you know are interested in any of the stewarding above please contact Norman through the contact form on this website. He will then contact you to give full details of both sites

Support and assistance will be given to all our Stewards at all times by the Region

Sunday 16th October 2005

Notts DA held the 41ts Goose Fair meet at Walesby Scout camp  over 1000 units attended .The weather was kind to us all on the working party and during the event weekend.
The entertainment was excellent and once again our hosts Notts DA put on a brilliant spectacle of decoration and colour. We were assured at the closing ceremony that plans were already in place for next years 42nd Goose Fair rally

We look forward to another fun packed and entertaining week-end again in October 2006.  Keep looking at Notts DA website for more details

Monday 19th September 2005

The Regions council met at Kimcote in Leicestershire for their 234th meeting

The Regional chairman Mr Roger Bishop opened the meeting with the sad news of the death of Arthur Raybold ,a minute's silence was held by the Council

Many discussions and debates took place a good meeting was held.

Later that evening we all met up for a barbeque and social a good time was had by all.

Monday 20th June 2005

We have just completed the Regional meet at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire and what a week-end it was. To start from the beginning we have to go back to the week previous.

This was the start of the working week and around 40 units with volunteers from all walks of life attended. Each person using their hidden talents & skills on the many tasks to be completed, for example on Thursday evening a group of us erected a 50x30 marquee. in readiness for our working party evening get together's and where a base could be set up to work from in the daytime, during the weekend and the following week 300 individual pitches, an arena and space for a further marquee (80x80) were marked out, a stage and bar were made and constructed inside the main marquee, a 40 foot trailer was delivered to be used as an outside stage and many more items made and constructed ready for the the camping meet.

All this looked great but very bare so out came the decorating team with there rolls of material all with a pre determined colour scheme. The theme was Countries of the world and what the decorating team did to the stage, bar and outside stage was unbelievable it had to be seen to be believed. It looked fantastic.

So to the rally around 250 units turned up starting on Thursday and arriving through to Friday evening.

Members gathered in the marquee to be entertained by a quiz and a sing-along with music from the UK and Ireland on Thursday evening,

There was a brilliant disco from Notts DA on Friday evening

A children's entertainer on Saturday lunch time.

The mardi gras was awash with colour, and innovation, with life size rockets from the USA, a Barrier Reef and Aboriginal people from Australia, Windmills from Holland with many others from Spain, Italy, China, Germany and much more.
This was a parade to be remembered for a long time.

 A superb sway to the left, right stand up sit down Ommpha band Organised by North Warwickshire DA finished off  a great Saturday

What with junior sports, a Sunday inter DA sports competition, to a  thrilling, and very well organised knock out volleyball competition which had heats running over the weekend

All good things must come to and end so after the closing ceremony all the new builds and construction has to be dismantled and moved into storage this is where the equipments team came into there own. After about 6 hours the site had been cleared and apart from the main marquee the site was left on Monday morning spotless, not even a scrap of paper could be found.

Yes all of the above completed in 30 degrees C, it was to put it mildly very hot indeed

 Those who attended the rally enjoyed themselves immensely.

Those who could not make the rally please don't worry as Central Counties Regional Meet is being run in June 2006 by Northamptonshire DA at Rutland Water and the theme is Cartoons further details to follow

It would be virtually impossible to thank all who contributed but the Regional Chairman Mr Roger Bishop would like to express his thanks to every one who made this meet possible in particular to the members who attended the meet over the weekend for without you the Regional Meet would not be possible.

Sunday 15th May 2005

At the Regional council meeting a nomination was received from Birmingham DA to award Mrs June Homer, Chairperson of Birmingham DA, the Camping and Caravanning Clubs Certificate of Honour. The Regional council unanimously approved the nomination and this will now be submitted to the club's National Council for their approval. Congratulations June well deserved.

Monday 9th May 2005

It is with great regret that I have to inform you of the death of Barrie Swinscoe.
Barrie did a lot to support Notts CCY and became RYLO in 70`s. He was married to Audrey and had two daughters, Jane and Mandy.

Monday 2nd May 2005

The 2005 Tulip Rally organised by South Lincolnshire DA over the  May day bank holiday proved to be a very successful meet. Camping numbers were on a par with last year and a great time was had by all. Congratulations South Lincs on another memorable Tulip Rally

Friday April 22nd 2005

It is with great sadness  we report that Don Massam has recently passed away. Don was Regional Treasurer for a number of years and a well respected member of the Regional Council. Don was well known and liked throughout the Club and will be greatly missed

Monday 2nd February 2005

Congratulations to Glennys  Potter on receiving her her Certificate of Honour. The certificate was presented at the Regional Dinner Dance in February 2005 by the Club Chairman Mr David Batty.

Tuesday 12th October 2004

Notts DA held the 40th Goose Fair meet in October 2004  record numbers were camping and people left the meet having a really great time

We look forward to another fun packed and entertaining week-end again in October 2005.  Keep looking at Notts DA website for more details

Monday 7th June 2004

The Regional meet 2004 was organised by the the Regional Council and many helpers from all parts of the  region. Although bookings were slow coming in around 240 units arrived on site by Friday night. It proved to be a very enjoyable and successful meet. Congratulations to Bas Barrow on receiving his Certificate of Honour from the Clubs immediate past Chairman Mr Darrell Stubbs.

This years event June 2005 is at the same venue and being organised by the Regional Council and members from many of the Regions DA's. Please see Future Activities Page