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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 ...

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...