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SUMMER MASQUERADE BALL

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  ☀️ RALLY REPORT: Scorching Sun, Secret Remotes, and Solstice Celebrations! A Fantastic Weekend with the North Essex Centre 26th-28th June 2026 We arrived at the rally field at around 12:30 PM after a wonderfully trouble-free journey, greeted instantly by the jolly smiles of Mike and Bill , who quickly guided us to our pitch. Little did we know, we were about to endure a record-breaking weekend! The weather was absolutely scorching, hitting an incredible, area-record temperature of 34°C . After slowly setting up the caravan and unloading the car in the heat, we retreated to the cool of the hall to sit with the marshals and enjoy a very welcome (and much-needed) cup of tea. 📋 The Battle of the Kitchen (and the Remote Control!) By Friday afternoon, Lynne was already in full planning and organizing mode, locking in the schedule for Saturday night. To escape the heat, Sandy and I headed out for an evening meal at The Axe and Compass —a fantastic pub that we highly recommend to any...
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IT WILL BE ALRIGHT ON THE NIGHT

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  Rally/Event 25H : 6th-13th June 2026 🌧️ RALLY REPORT: The Great Ludham Washout (and Win!) North Essex Centre | Manor Lodge Caravan Park, Ludham, Norfolk Our first-ever visit to Manor Lodge Caravan Park in Ludham was certainly unforgettable! It turns out we hadn't spent quite enough time on our knees praying to the weather gods before setting off. Mother Nature decided to treat our 14 caravans and motorhomes  to a daily spectacular of rain, thunder, lightning, and even a few rounds of hailstones just to keep us on our toes! Thankfully, the field itself was exceptionally neat, and we had a secret weapon: an on-site marquee . It became our evening sanctuary—even if the drumming of the torrential rain on the canvas meant we practically had to shout to hear each other's jokes! 🏆 The Resilience Awards goes to... A massive shout-out and well done to our fantastic Marshals: John & Val and Les & Jackie . Lesser mortals might have thrown in the towel, but their true Britis...
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Fishing Joys at Little Walden

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  A Glorious Weekend at Home Farm, Little Walden Our Marshals  Caravan & Motorhome Rally Report From the moment the first vans rolled through the gates of Home Farm, Little Walden , we knew we were in for a special weekend. The sun was already blazing across the lake, casting a golden shimmer that made every pitch feel like a prime holiday spot. By 4pm , the rally field was neatly lined with two proud rows of caravans and motorhomes, all enjoying that picture‑perfect lakeside view. 🎣 Friday Evening: Peg Pull & Pre‑Match Buzz At 7pm , everyone gathered around Steve and Tanya’s motorhome for the eagerly awaited peg pull. With nine keen anglers ready for Saturday’s match, the excitement was almost as bright as the evening sunshine. Strategies were whispered, lucky hats were adjusted, and Steve was already rummaging around for his whistle… which, as we later discovered, was nowhere to be found. 🎣 Saturday: The Closest Match We’ve Ever Seen At 9am , the shout went out ...
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Spring at the Manor

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Event 17 Little Easton Manor. Dunmow  1st-4th May 2026 Bank Holiday Rally Report — A Weekend Packed with Fun, Laughter & a Few Surprises With the bank holiday weekend in full swing and plenty happening on site, it didn’t take long for everyone to gather for the traditional Friday night natter and chatter. The buzz of conversation set the tone for what turned out to be a brilliantly entertaining few days. Saturday morning greeted us with glorious sunshine and clear blue skies, perfect for the “planned ramble” — which proudly became the shortest walk in rally history!  A mighty 15 minutes of gentle strolling led us directly to The Stag Inn, where refreshments were flowing, bar meals were calling, and no one seemed in a hurry to ramble any further. That evening, the event tents came alive with bingo hosted by Tanya and Sue, who delivered what can only be described as the worst rhyming bingo calls ever attempted — and somehow that made it absolutely brilliant.  Who knew t...
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The Pretty Thing

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  Rally 16 24th-26th April 2026 What a Glorious Spring Weekend! Our recent rally at  “The Pretty Thing” , St Osyth , (the historic Essex village affectionately pronounced “Toosey” by locals), was blessed with truly exceptional spring weather. A total of 13 units attended, creating a friendly, intimate atmosphere where everyone could unwind and enjoy the early season sunshine.  With temperatures feeling more like summer than spring, most ralliers spent their days sitting outside, chatting, relaxing, and soaking up the warmth. Our marshals Dave and Sandy added to the enjoyment with bacon rolls on Saturday morning , which went down a treat, followed by a light-hearted quiz in the evening that brought plenty of laughs. The site lived up to its name and is truly a PRETTY place. Overall, it was a wonderfully calm and cheerful weekend, made memorable by the weather, the company, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors together.  A perfect start to the rally...
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Easter 2026

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Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk 2nd-6th April 2026  A big thank you to our neighbouring CENTRE, Suffolk for our invitation to join you for Easter. Many North Essex members took up the invite and attended what is a really good venue for larger rallies. It was also nice to see other centres in attendance such as South Essex & Mid Anglia. This event proved very popular as 60+ caravans and motorhomes were in attendance. Each had electric hook up and all were in easy walking distance to the hall. The “Suffolk Team” of Mark & Debs, Janice & David, Malcolm and Sue with Chris, Amy & Lilly were indeed a winning team.   With such a busy programme across 5 days they did amazing! Speaking to many North Essex members they all reported the same message of “What a Great Easter rally”.   Your pre rally planning and continuous hard work paid off.. and some!  Well done. Here are some of the events you put on to keep us entertained and fed! Continuous flow of tea ...
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Ireland 2027?

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Interested in a 2027 holiday to Ireland? We are currently working on a Ireland rally.  DRAFT information as follows (This may change slightly as we progress the booking). Following discussions with the Alan Rogers Travel Group The prospect for an Ireland rally is as follows: Start 14th June 2027 5 Nights Glen of Aherlow site 5 Nights Blarney site 7 Nights River Valley Site Approximate cost for two people in a caravan or motorhome: £724 including EHU Current sea crossing cost is in the region of £600, this may change for 2027. Anyone who wants to register an interest in attending Or Wants to lead/marshal this event please email :  rallysecnecc@gmail.com For more information.
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