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A Medieval New Year

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 Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk. 29th December to 2nd January 2026. So where do you start to write a report on this event!   A whirlwind of entertainment and food over 4 days of new year celebrations from which many are still recovering two days later.  With over 130 caravans or motorhomes in attendance anticipation was high as people arrived.   With the efficiency of a well drilled military operation, all were quickly sited and shown where to plug in for electric.   This is a huge showground venue with plenty of room for everyone.   No sooner had you set up it was over to the large event and conference centre to find your table, meet others and enjoy a catch up over some provided light refreshments. It is impossible to put into words the memories from this event and to do it justice.   Here are a just few of the features we all enjoyed. Children's crafting, adult dance lessons, films, cabaret showtime on two nights, diner on t...

800 Rallies!

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A fantastic achievement to to reach : 800 rallies  Well done Les & Jackie. Midway through the 1980's this couple joined the North Essex Centre as it seemed a good way to meet people. While rallying consistently their enjoyment for the club grew as the years rolled past.   So much so that they quickly became a regular on most events.   Not only did their attendances rise quickly, they also run countless rallies bringing fun and memories to others.   Their devotion to the club has been obvious to those that know Les and Jackie. So it was no surprize that they occupied important rolls on the committee for numerous years.   These include Chairman, Treasurer and Rally secretary. A fantastic achievement to to reach : 800 rallies  Well done Les & Jackie

The Twelve Tasks of White Christmas

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Event 6H White Christmas 24th-27th December 2025. No words can thank these marshals enough. To give up their Christmas to entertain others speaks volumes of their character.   They worked tirelessly to make sure we had a good time.   And now its over, they start again planning for 2026! Here is a little flavour in song. To the tune of "The twelve days of Christmas" On the first task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the second task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the third task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A big bowl of soup A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the fourth task of Christmas our Marshals gave to me : A steaming hot jacket potato A big bowl of soup A lovely Christmas decorated hall And a Hard standing pitch right next to the hall. On the fifth task ...

2026 Programme on the way!

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  With just two events left for 2025.. The 2026 programme is well on its way! Our fabulous marshals have submitted their event details..  Our event book editor has finished editing the editorial edition.. The printers are drying the ink on the books.. And the web pages have been digitally mastered. 2026 will once again offer a huge verity for you to enjoy. Many memories will be made once again. It’s going to be a good one! Events will fill up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment! Event books and Web bookings available at the end of December.  Keep a look out on our Face Book page for these dates.

End of Season AGM

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When is an AGM not an AGM? When its an End of Season AGM! Event number 1, Pleshey Village Hall, 10th-12th October 2025. The Centre had made a few changes to the format this year, moving the AGM to the Saturday and adding in a full End of Season social. With a busy schedule ahead, your committee worked hard during Saturday morning preparing the hall and prepping the kitchen ready for the evening social. Organising an event like this is a massive task and the work required to make it happen is often overlooked.   Our centre has a great team who take these challenges in their stride and take satisfaction in their achievement of a successful event as their reward. The AGM attracted a large number this year, extra chairs were needed to facilitate them all. The meeting commenced at 2pm, it was of course Kevin's farewell as he completed his three year tenure of the Chair.  Kevin was thanked and presented with his ‘Past Chairmans’ badges and plaque.    Annual reports were re...

Tellwright Cup

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D onated by W.C. Tellwright, this trophy is a warded for good caravanning. Judging takes place throughout the season covering  all aspects  of our hobby,  including  supporting our centre. The rules indicate that anyone can win except if you are serving on committee. So this years winners have been waiting in the wings to win for a very long time.    Not only has this couple supported our centre with various committee roles including the responsibility of  Chairman, their wider commitment to CAMC continued when work took them north to Leicester.  There they once again entered into a committee career showing their continued enthusiasm for our hobby. More recently they joined a very select few in becoming Life Members. Their love of the great outdoors and everything we do is obvious as they are still regulars at our many events. Congratulations on winning the Tellwright Cup  : Brian & Sue.

Sizewell 'F'

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  No they have not been Tango’d niether are they advertising a new range of factor 50 sun cream!    Keep reading to find out what they were up to!   Event 50H 28th September - 5th October 2025 As the season starts to fade and the sun dips below the horizon before 7pm, grabbing a last minute piece of the suns warmth makes the short trip up the A12 to Sizewell well worth while.   The Beach View Caravan park is just on the outskirts of Leiston and set against the back drop of the beach.    Although a medium sized commercial site, it has the feel of a regular rally venue with our members sited opposite each other and well within chatting distance. With electric hook up, modern washroom facilities and an onsite sea front drinks bar this   venue is ideal for this time of year. Our marshals Brian and Kerry assisted by James and Margaret have run this event on and off for many years.   Their ability to keep us entertained throughout the week ...