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LATEST REPORTS FROM THE SOUTH LINCS D.A.

Oinkend Meet

No, it is not a picture of Oinkend, but a beautiful flower meadow, close by at Swinethorpe. If you have any Oinkend pics. send them too the Web Master.

We set in good time to get to Oinkend but only got as far as the runabout at the top of Doddington Road when the wheel really did come off and we had to be rescued.

We did manage to get a replacement steward at very short notice. Malc Marvin and his wife Dorothy came to the scene and took the sings etc so the meet could go ahead.

Many thanks to Malc for that.

Eventually we did manage to get arrive there on Saturday, (minus the van) and spent most of the day there. Ten vans in total were present and everybody enjoyed themselves. Even the people who had bought their first van off ebay and got stung and had to return it after the weekend .

We all pitched in to help them and tried to fix the toilet/the fridge /and the awning but the poles did beat us on that one. I heard since that they have another van and have been out with us again, so well done! On Saturday night we had a EGG HEADS strength quiz, which was really hard. But thanks to Andy Bycroft for doing it and to his wife Nicky for the bingo and coffee morning which we managed to attend in good spirits despite our upset. We now have a new van and enjoying caravanning once again.

Thanks to everybody who helped in any way a good meet was enjoyed by all who attended Derek Hilary Toby (the dog)

South Lincolnshire’s DA 44^th Anniversary

66 people turned out to the South Lincolnshire’s DA 44^th Anniversary meet held at the Poachers Patch, Brant Broughton. All the family’s had a excellent time with all the activities.
Friday saw the arrival of 26 units, a very good turn out. The weather was very kind to us all weekend and it was nice to see so many children.

The committee decided to turn this venue into the Anniversary meet and to make Saturday a Medieval day, there were quite a few activities going on which everyone was welcome to join in. There was Archery, Candle making, Necklace making. A shield competition and colouring of a Knight on his Steed. The afternoon saw us Jousting and Hobby horse racing, followed by a few Team races.

It was nice to see people getting into the spirit of things and taking part, and wearing fancy dress.

Saturday evening saw us all going into the marquee for Hot pork rolls and Hot dogs, followed my music with Dick the maestro. We also had a group photograph taken while toasting the DA with wine and cake.

Sunday saw us all gathered together for coffee, chat and raffle. Derek (Chairman) thanked everyone for supporting the DA and presented the prizes for the Shield Comp.

1st   Luke Nicholson. 2nd Kaitlyn Bentley.3rd Jodie Nicholson.

Which made a clean sweep for one family.   The sunny afternoon saw the children out with water pistols and water games, some got a bit wetter than others.

Clive and Denise would like to thank everyone for coming and making it a very good weekend. Also many thanks to all those who helped organise the weekend activities.

SLDA Market Overton Meet - 4-6 June 2010

Rally report:

Both Nick and I would like to thank everybody - regulars and new faces, for attending and showing your support for our 1st marshalling post.

We really enjoyed the experience and look forward to doing it again, we hope everyone who attended enjoyed themselves - the children certainly seemed to (big and small).

Look forward to seeing you all soon.

Carole Woodthorpe
Below is a copy of the thank you letter sent out to local business.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

RE: Donation of raffle prizes.

On behalf of The Camping and Caravan Club, South Lincs District Association, I would like to thank you for your kind donation of a raffle prize with proceeds going to “LIVES” first responders.

We had a total of 8 units (caravans and motor homes) with 17 adults and 15 children; attend the rally held at The Lodge Trust, Market Overton, Rutland. With such fantastic weather, adults and children were able to play numerous games of football, rounders, and the odd water fight.

Sunday morning with all the donated raffle prizes we manage to raise the sum of £13.50 for the above charity, which at the end of the year will be presented to the local branch.

Once again thank you for your generous gifts and hope next year you might be able to support us again.

Yours truly, Carole Woodthorpe. On Behalf of South Lincs DA

Sutterton Scarecrow and Flower Festival Weekend April thank you.

3rd May

Friday saw the arrival of around 35 units, from 13 different DA's, with a mixture of age groups, a big travelled for those who travelled from further afield to join us on a wonderful sunny weekend.

With the theme for the weekend "scarecrow/flowers friends" a few of the units had very scary displays of not so pleasant looking figures positioned around the units.

Friday night was a chill out night in the units, catching up with friends and family and chatting with new faces camped alongside. The children had a great time all playing together, old and new friends catching up, just like their peers.

Saturday came and many campers ventured into Spalding for the famous Tulip parade, the theme this year was Screen Heroes. The parade started from Springfield's Arena around 2pm and made its way through the streets of Spalding to the town and with. It consisted of traditional decorated flower floats, marching bands, musical trailers, plus many other entries followed by the Carnival Finale.

Some of the campers headed off to the local churches to view the beauty of the floral arrangements and decorations and to enjoy a cup of tea and a cake with the local villagers.

Saturday and Sunday evening after having dinner many of the campers took the short walk to the school hall to enjoy the disco and dancing supplied by "Demon Dick" on the decks and with the wine and the beers flowing saw the merry campers up and dancing. Time for a rest as "Nick Nick the Bobby" called time for Bingo, and the sale of raffle tickets in aid of raising money for "Lives" our charity for 2010.

With the bingo finished and some happy campers with heavier pockets than they started with it was time for more dancing, before the evening finished with all campers joining hands to sing along to "We'll never walk alone" requested by one of the campers from further afield.
What a wonderful finish to the evening.

Many thanks to all those who attended for making such a wonderful sunny bank holiday weekend.

Nick and Carole Woodthorpe