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ALL RALLIES WILL START AT 12 O’CLOCK
If you require any further information with regard to our Rallies for 2023 listed below please contact the WW group Rally Officer Andy Mundy: Email: westwessex.rallyofficer@themotorcaravannersclub.co.uk or andymundy420@gmail.com Mob: 07746058602
| DATE | VENUE | DETAILS |
| 29 Feb – 4 Mar (4 Nights) CANCELLED | Shamba Holiday Park | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12:00 Facilities: Full facility Site CANCELLED Attractions: A heated indoor swimming pool, clubhouse and licensed bar, on-site shop (selling a range of provisions, gifts, newspapers etc), games room with pool table, launderette, large dog walking area, and EHU.. Cost: £22 Host: Andy and Gill (07746058606) Directions: Located off the main A31 Ringwood to Wimbourne Road and a signboard is situated on the main road. Turn left into East Moors Lane (dual carriageway) and the park is situated about a mile down the lane on the right. Post Code: BH24 2SB GPS: 50.825067N 1.853117 W |
| 28 Mar – 1 Apr (4 Nights) | St Michael’s Middle School | EASTER RALLY BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, school playground. Use of hall, showers available. Attractions: Easter Rally, food and entertainment, Friday – Hot cross buns, Saturday – Jacket potatoes, Sunday – Roast dinner Cost: £70.00 or £55 single Occupancy Host: Andy and Gill (07746058606) Directions: From A31 at Canford Bottom roundabout, take the exit sp Colehill and follow road uphill, through traffic calming, for about 1.4 mies, until you come to St Michael’s Church on the hill at crossroads. Turn left, school 100 m on right. From Wimbourne go past police station on right, at roundabout take a left up Rowlands Hill, keep left at second roundabout all the way up hill, follow until you come to war memorial, turn left there school on left. Post Code: BH21 7AB GPS: 50 48′ 34.90″ N 1 57′ 58.89″ W |
| 11 – 15 Apr (4 Nights) | Parley Glade CANCELLED BAD WEATHER | BOOKING REQUIRED CANCELLED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field Attractions: Curlew Pub at the top of the lane. (Usually best to book) 20mins walk to shops and takeaway. Cost: £13.50 PUPN or £20.00 with EHU Host: Robert and Ann Hartley (07774674507) Directions: Church lane is a turning off B3073, Christchurch road in West Parley, almost opposite “the Curlew” pub. Continue down the lane for approx 2 – 3 miles (almost to the bottom) look out for the MCC signs. At a narrow turning on the right (go past the gate with C&C club sign before turning off lane). Post Code: BH22 8TR GPS: 50 46’19.24″ N 1 52’44.18″ W (approx) |
| 20 – 27 Apr (7 Nights) | Leadstone Camping | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: http://www.pitchup.com/campsites/england/south_west/devon/dawlish/leadstone-camping/ Attractions: Short walk to the beach, farm shop and restaurant next door selling food and drinks Cost: £20.50 with EHU Host: Andy and Gill (07746058606) Directions: From M5 motorway continue onto Devon expressway/A38 (sp Plymouth/Torquay/A380) for 2.3 miles, then keep to left lanes onto A380 (sp Torquay), then take slip road exit for Great Halden, then turn left. After 5.2 miles turn left and then right and continue for 0.3 miles to turn right onto Exeter roadA379, after 1.8 miles continue straight across rbt to stay on A379 for another 0.8 miles where you turn left onto Warren road. Site is in 0.5 miles on the right. Post Code: EX7 0NG GPS: 50 35′ 38.51″ N 3 27′ 06.23″ W |
| 11 – 18 May (7 Nights) | Birchwood Touring Park CANCELLED | BOOKING REQUIRED CANCELLED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Full facilities site. http://www.birchwoodtouristpark.co.uk Attractions: On site shop, direct access points into the forest, leading to the Sika trail, walking and cycling. Cost: £22.00 including EHC Host: TBC Directions: Located on a good straight unclassified road called the Bere road half way between Wareham and Bere Regis Post Code: BH20 7PA GPS: 50 42′ 50.50″ N 2 08′ 49.90″ W |
| 23 – 28 May | Camper UK Leisure Park | MCC INTERGROUP FESTIVAL BOOKING REQUIRED Via the MCC website or in the monthly magazine Directions: M1 north exit 21A to Newark A46, stay on A46 around Newark following signs for Lincoln approaching Lincoln whisby roundabout turn left (Sp Wisby gravel pit and eagle) in 2.4 miles turn right onto harby lane (gymkhana jumps in the field n the corner) following this lane for 1.2 miles and destination is sign posted at sharp left turn** it may be an different route from the A46 will be sign posted for the event as lanes are narrow so follow club advice. Post Code: NG23 7EE GPS: 53 12′ 53.15″ N 0 41′ 31.90″ W |
| 1 – 8 June (7 nights) | Bridport FC | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field. Attractions: 10 min pleasant walk into town along river side footpath, or 20 mins other way to the beach at Westbay. Market day Bridport Saturday. Club house open, showers available Cost: £15.50 PUPN Host: Judy and Roy Clark (07831420815) + Dick and Babs Directions: A35 Dorchester to Bridport, take the ring road as far as crown roundabout, take fourth exit sp town center, at traffic lights for super store entrance keep left, and turn left down side of brewery, entrance is a few 100 yard on the right, through public car park sp football club. Post Code: DT6 5LA GPS: 50 43′ 36.37″ N 2 45′ 38.41″W |
| 12 – 19 Jun (7 nights) | Abingdon Valley CC | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only. Attractions: Walkable to town center and Thames path way near by. Cost: £9.50 PUPN Host: Andy and Gill (07746058606) Directions: From the South A34 at the Marcham interchange junction, use the left lane to follow signs for A415 (Sp Witney) follow A415 towards Abingdon through several roundabouts and a right turn onto Stert street (still A415) in approx 0.5 miles (and after crossing the river Thames) the cricket club will be on the right, next door to the football club. Post Code: OX14 3HP GPS: 51 39′ 57.39″ N 1 16′ 41.96″ W |
| 27 Jun – 1 July (4 nights) | Weymouth RFC | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic water and Elsan, only grass pitch. Attractions: Bus stop 5 min walk over at Sainsburys go to town, short walk into Lodmoor country park which has many visitor attractions. Cost: £12.50 PUPN Host: New Hosts Andy and Gill supported by Dean and Sandra. To book please contact Gill on 07746058606 IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BOOKED WITH MIKE AND BETT YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOOK AGAIN Directions: Site is on A3052 between Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. BUT if approaching from the East/North (Dorchester) via A35 do not turn onto A3052 at Charmouth as this will involve taking your van through center of Lyme Regis which is very narrow. Stay on A35 for approx 5 more miles until a turn right at Abbey Gate onto A358 (signpost Musbury/Seaton/Sidmouth/Axminster) then immediately take a left under the bridge. After 3.6 miles, turn right onto A3052 and the site will be on your right after approx 6 miles. Post Code: DT3 5HZ GPS: 50 42’33.55″ N 3 10’30.04″ W |
| 11 -15 July (4 nights) | Wareham RFC | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field. Attractions: 10 – 15 min walk into town market on quay on Saturday Cost: £11.00 pupn Host: Steven and Keith Snook (07927665696) Directions: Turn off A351 into Wareham town center (at Saxon roundabout if coming from the north, Poole/Bournemouth along high street, left into east street, continues as Bestwall road) or (at roundabout junction with A352 from Swanage or Dorchester/Weymouth along worgret road past sports center and fire station, as far as the same traffic lights, east street is straight across) rugby club is at very end on the left. Post Code: BH20 4HY GPS: 50 41′ 14.23″ N 2 05′ 59.24″ W |
| 18 – 22 July (4 nights) | Royal Victoria Country Park | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field. Attractions: http://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/rvcp/visit Cost: £15.50 PUPN Host: Robert and Ann Hartley (07774674507) Directions: From the M27 exit at Junc 8 take A3024 to Hamble for 0.5 miles at Windhover interchange take 3rd exit onto Bats Way/A3024, at the next roundabout take second exit onto Hamble Lane – A3025, keep on this road through two more roundabouts then at third roundabout turn right onto Hound road, after 0.8 miles bear slightly right onto station road and in 0.5 miles at the end turn left onto Victoria road, from there keep straight on for approx 0.3 miles with water on your right the park entrance is ahead. Follow the internal and club signs to the rally field. Post Code: SO31 5DQ GPS: 50 52′ 11.73″ N 1 21′ 03.12″ W |
| 8 – 12 Aug (4 nights) | Salisbury RFC | CHARITY WEEKEND BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field Attractions: Charity auction,(Bring all the stuff you thought you wanted to keep but no longer need and lets auction if off for the charity) Barbecue followed by a Live Band Saturday night and Enigma Road show Disco Sunday Night walkable into Salisbury along the river or take the bus just outside ground. Clubhouse open, toilets and showers available. Cost: £95 – Single occupancy £80 Host: Gill Horder + Andy +Maria (07746058606) Directions: On the A345 Amesbury road two miles North of Salisbury on the outskirts of the city, site is visible on the left hand side, entrance shared with CCC site Post Code: SP1 3SA GPS: 51 05′ 14.29″ N 1 47′ 54.99″W |
| 22 – 27 Aug (5 nights) | Holme Bush Inn CANCELLED DUE TO PUB CLOSURE SEE NEW VENUE DETAILS OPPOSITE | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field. Attractions: Bank holiday weekend – Bar open all weekend serving food, including excellent Sunday lunch. Live music and BBQ on site + other activities during weekend. Cost: NEW VENUE WAREHAM RUGBY CLUB BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, grass field. Attractions: 10 – 15 min walk into town market on quay on Saturday Cost: £11.00 pupn Host: John and Lynne Holder assisted by Keith and Stephen Snook To book Ring Lynne on 07827 321459 Directions: Turn off A351 into Wareham town centre (at Saxon roundabout if coming from the north, Poole/Bournemouth along high street, left into east street, continues as Bestwall road) or (at roundabout junction with A352 from Swanage or Dorchester/Weymouth along worgret road past sports centre and fire station, as far as the same traffic lights, east street is straight across) rugby club is at very end on the left. Post Code: BH20 4HY |
| 5 – 9 Sept (4 nights) | Brassknocker Basin | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic water and Elsan, Grass field Attractions: Beside Kennet and Avon canal, bus stop outside into Bath/Warminster Cost: £8.50 PUPN Host: Sue and Chum Randall (07706 402880) Directions: Of A36 Warminster to Bath road at Bassknocker hill traffic lights (at the end of the bridge) turn right/down hill towards the canal visitors center sharp left turn immediately after then immediate right down hill to the rally field. Post Code: BA2 7JD GPS: 51 21′ 26.68″ N 2 18′ 53.10″ W |
| 21 – 28 Sept (7 nights) | Norden Farm Campsite RALLY CANCELLED | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Full facilities site, Grass pitches Attractions: Working farm with access to some animals/birds, farm shop and plant nursery, short walk (off road) into Corfe Castle and village, bus stop outside in both directions to Swanage/Weymouth and beyond. Cost: RALLY CANCELLED Directions: On the A351 beyond Wareham keep following signs for Corfe castle/Swanage but before entering the villaoge of Corfe Castle look out for signs for Norden farm on the right hand side, turn right/there is a turning lane and follow lane up to the site. Post Code: BH20 5DS GPX: 50 38′ 44.57″ N 2 04′ 06.84″ W |
| 10 – 14 Oct (4 nights) | South Lytchett Manor | BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Full Facility Site, weather dependent for hard standing or grass Attractions: Bus stop outside to Poole/Wareham, all year round tea rooms, court yard craft center near by. Cost: £25.50 inclusive of EHU and TV Ariel Host: Sue and Chum Randall (07706 402880) Directions: Site advises this route for large vehicles: Head west out of Poole on A35 (SP Dorchester), after approx 3 miles turn right at the bakers Arms roundabout and continue through the village of Lychett Minster at the end of the village travel a further 300 meters and the site is on the left. Post Code: BH16 6JB GPS: 50 44′ 25.80″ N 2 02′ 55.85″ W |
| 24 – 28 October (4 nights) | Devizes FC | AGM WEEKEND BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic water and Elsan Attractions: Club house open at various times food and entertainment over the weekend Cost: £12.00 pupn Host: Dawn and Ali (07889998080) Directions: From Salisbury on A360, on approach to Devizes, at mini roundabout go right into Southbroom road. Next roundabout go right into Nursteed road, past schools, club on right. Look out for the MCC signs. Alternately from Salisbury take A345 through Amesbury, left onto A342 at Upavon, this will bring you into Devizes on Nursteed road, club will be on the left not long after entering 30 mph limit. Post Code: SN10 3DX GPS: 51 20′ 43.46″ N 1 58′ 47.02″ W |
| 28 Nov-1st Dec (3 nights) | Hamworthy Club | BOOKINGS ONLY AND LIMITED NUMBERS. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT CHRISTMAS RALLY Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic Water and Elsan only, Car park used for parking, slightly slopping, Levelling blocks may be required. Attractions: Sports Bar open all day, Bus stop outside gate within 50 m. Food and Entertainment over the weekend including Enigma road show Disco and Santa may make an unexpected appearance. Additional info: THURSDAY WE WILL GATHER IN BAR AREA FOR A DRINK AND FOOD (OPTIONAL PAY AT BAR ) FRIDAY EVENING WE WILL GATHER IN THE HALL AND ENJOY A CHOICE OF FISH PIE, BEEF AND ALE PIE, OR CHICKEN JALFREZI AFTERWARDS WE WILL HAVE SOME FUN AND GAMES SATURDAY EVENING WE WILL GATHER IN THE HALL AND ENJOY ROAST BEEF OR TURKEY AND A SWEET AFTERWARDS WE WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY THE EGNIGMA ROAD SHOW DISCO FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOOD IS INCLUDED IN MONIES PAID. ALL OTHER FOOD TO BE PAID WHEN ORDERING AT THE BAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD SANTA WILL MAKE AN APPEARNCE WITH A SMALL GIFT FOR EACH ATTENDEES THE BAR IS OPEN DURING THE DAY AND FOOD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER AT THE BAR ON SUNDAY A CARVERY IS AVAILABLE BOOK AND PAY AT THE BAR THERE IS AN OPTION TO STAY OVER TO MONDAY MORNING AT NO ADDIONAL CHARGE Cost: £110.00 – SINGLE OCUPANCY £80.00 Host: Maria (07887 393137) Assisted by Dean and Sandra Directions: From North or East, take A31 past Ringwood in direction of Poole and the South West. As approaching Ferndown, turn right at rbt. to stay on A31, Sp. Dorchester & Channel Ferry continue on A31 for another 5-6 miles, straight through Canford Bottom until Merley Court Roundabout. From the West, take A31 from Dorchester, past Wimborne, until Merley Court Roundabout. At A31 Merley Court Rbt take 1 st exit onto A349 then immediately over to rt-hand lane Sp.Poole A349 to bear right at mini rbt and stay on A349 for approx ½ mile. (N.B. It’s a 30 limit!) At top of the hill at traffic lights, turn left onto Queen Anne Drive A341, sp. Bournemouth. This becomes Magna Road continue on this road for approx 1.5 miles through 2 sets of lights. Hamworthy Club is on left just after the layby. Post Code: BH21 3AP GPS: 50 48’34.90″ N 1 57’58.89″ W |
| 29 Dec 2024 – 2 Jan 2025 | St Michael’s Middle School | NEW YEAR PARTY WEEKEND BOOKING REQUIRED Start Time: 12 Noon Facilities: Basic water and Elsan Attractions: New Year Celebrations, with food on the 30th, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Bingo, Quizzes and of course the Enigma Roadshow Disco on New Years Eve and the New Year Raffle Cost: £80.00 per van ( £65.00 single occupied vans ) Host: Andy & Gill, (07746058606) Directions: From A31 at Canford Bottom roundabout, take the exit sp Colehill and follow road uphill, through traffic calming, for about 1.4 miles, until you come to St Michael’s Church on the hill at crossroads. Turn left, school 100 m on right. From Wimbourne go past police station on right, at roundabout take a left up Rowlands Hill, keep left at second roundabout all the way up hill, follow until you come to war memorial, turn left there school on left. Post Code: BH21 7AB GPS: 50 48′ 34.90″ N 1 57′ 58.89″ W |