Easter Weekend Rally

The Thomson.com jet skimmed the top of Waltham Chase Caravan Club members’ vans. It was on its way from Bournemouth International Airport to Malaga. The only trouble for its passengers was that they were heading for a temperature in the low 60’s while WCCC members enjoyed 70degrees and full sunshine for four days.

Chris and Lynda, as rally officrs, provided the beautiful sunshine so that members could sit out in the warmth on the manicured greensward of the rally field at Parley Glade, while the youngsters, and some not so young, played rounders and the very young practised goal scoring.

Twelve vans with 30 members were at the rally, the first of the season, and as always pitched more in the tradition of anarchic American pioneers trecking thier waggons to the wild west than orderly caravans in suburban rows.

Not only had members travelled a short 43 miles to Parley Glade, but they paid less than the airport tax for the whole weekend.

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Skittles evening

It came down to a playoff for the prestigious skittles WCCC Tow Ball Trophy. Phyllis, Christine and Derek all tied with equal scores playing at the Southwick Park Naval Recreation Centre alley on Saturday 10th February.

Carelessly, Christine and Derek both knocked down some skittles with their pitches, but Phyllis skillfully slotted her three balls between the skittles to maintain her score at a minimum, so winning the Tow Ball trophy.

Secretary Steve pitched a very flukey 9 to win the mens and Tina played consistently well to win the ladies, both carrying off a bottle of wine. Credit was due to Luke and Lewis for putting those skittles back each time one of the 27 players knocked them over.

As always the good, but cheap beer was much enjoyed as the were suppers, with chips – more chips, and yet more chips!

It was a swan song for out going Secretary Lyn and Chairman Cyril who had organised the match. Members voted for another evening next year and a chance for Phyllis to retain the trophy.

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