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The Worm turns
Chairman’s Message
Finally, the sunshine has arrived on the rally field and the long, wet winter is now a distant memory. Most of our centre rallies have been full, while it keeps me busy updating the web site, it’s a great problem to have, so well done Rally Officers for your hard work and dedication. My experiences on the rally field and talking to fellow ralliers is that everyone has been enjoying themselves on the rallies, which is great to hear, long may it continue.
Eighty two Cheshire families travelled to Sledmere House, the venue for the 2018 National, over the Whitsun Bank Holiday. We were sited much closer than last time we were at this venue, only a five minute walk from the centre, which was great. The children’s sports was the first main event and our kids excelled themselves by winning the Ernie Sadler trophy.
It was an extremely proud chairman who was called forward for the presentation by the Caravan and Motorhome Club chairman, after the races, to receive the trophy. That set the scene for the rest of the weekend with our teams performing fantastically, winning many of the competitions albeit with less competition than in the past. But we can only beat who is there on the day. I even managed to win the Fun Run after a hard fought race. A truly memorable rally for Andrea and I.
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CAMC Chairman, Grenville Chamberlain Presenting Cheshire Chairman, Andy Gibbs, The Ernie Sadler Trophy At Sledmere House National.
Following the recent successful First Aid rally I would ask Rally Officers to include a
list of useful local locations and telephone numbers for use in the event of an
emergency, e.g. the local A&E, local doctor, vet, etc. on all Rally Welcome Letters as
the centre used to do. At a recent rally there was a medical emergency where the
family were in need of the nearest A&E but, as visitors to the area, were unsure where
that was. The Welcome Letter proved invaluable was the feedback I received.
Window stickers will be available shortly for those first aid trained ralliers to identify
themselves as willing to help in the event of an emergency.
While we have been enjoying ourselves we should spare a thought for some great
rallying friends who are sadly no longer with us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Christine, Liz and Carol.
All that leaves me to do is to wish you an enjoyable summer, Andrea and I look
forward to seeing you on a rally field soon.
You may have heard that the centre is preparing to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Your committee has been busy organising a venue, Arley Hall and a date, 1 – 4 May 2020.
Things are beginning to take shape, the marquee has been ordered and Saturday
night’s entertainment booked; Trilogy – A Night Of Legends. There are a couple of pages
dedicated to the Celebration Rally on the web site that will be updated when further
planning is confirmed. So please keep an eye on those pages.
And one last request, keep the 1 – 4 May 2020 clear in your calendars as it would be great
to see you all there, let’s make this celebration rally really special.
Editor’s Spot Hi Everyone
Welcome to the Summer Edition of the Cheshire Centre Chronicle
This edition of the newsletter has been sponsored by Salop Leisure, thank
you to them, without sponsorship we would be unable to provide a colour
edition.
This edition is being distributed on the Junior rally and I am sure as always it will be
enjoyed by all who attend.
Since the last newsletter the National at Sledmere House
has taken place.
Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves and the
weather was mostly kind, apart from Friday while siting
vans on the West Central Region block.
Martyn and Nicola Shaw were the Lead Block Marshalls.
Glenis and I along with Michelle and Mark from
Shropshire Centre were also Assistant Block Marshalls.
It is always a pleasure to work along side members
from other centres and by the time we finished siting
the vans we felt like old friends. So much so, they have
volunteered to Marshall again next year if we have the
same team.
Well done to all who represented Cheshire Centre in any of the activities. You all did
Cheshire proud.
This summer we are attending a Cheshire rally in France and are looking forward to it very
much. There are two other Cheshire Centre French holiday rallies taking place and I’m
sure they will be enjoyable. Thank you to the Rally Officers for putting these rallies on.
Wherever you go for your holidays I hope the sun shines on you and you have a great time.
Why not share your experiences with other ralliers in the next newsletter.
If you would like to contribute to the next edition, send it straight away and don’t do like I
used to do and think I’ll do it before the closing date. Closing date comes around very
quickly and before you know it, it’s only a couple of days away .
Until the Autumn edition, from Glenis and myself, safe tow and hope to see you soon on the
rally field, and most of all have fun, after all that’s what it’s all about.
Barry
Editor
Please send me articles, photos stories, tips, advice, anything for the newsletter.
What would you like to see included?
If you don’t tell me I don’t know.
If something interests you then I’m sure someone will also be interested in hearing about it.
Give me some feedback please!
Myself, Graham and Lewis would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers and wishes of condolence sent from our Cheshire centre friends on the recent passing of Phil. We were so touched and they meant such a lot to us at such a sad time. We were also really overwhelmed with the attendance at the funeral and would like to thank everyone for attending, I cannot put into words how much it meant to us all. Love Liz
A MESSAGE FROM THE JUNIOR CHAIRMAN
Thank you all for attending our junior rally this weekend, your support is welcomed and is
key to the ongoing presence of a Junior Committee in the rally programme. We hope you
have a fantastic weekend.
The Junior Committee have been on hand to support you all this year and we will continue
to do so as the year progresses.
Our membership increases annually and all junior ralliers are welcome to join in. You will
see us on rallies in our branded Cheshire Centre hoodies. We are often to be seen helping
out, though you will mainly relate all of us to the tuck shop!
I have been on the Junior Committee for a few years now and as the Chairman I am really
pleased at what we have delivered to the Cheshire Centre this year, I think it's really im-
portant that we keep doing this and enjoying rallying.
A massive thank you is to our parents, none of us could do this without you -,
THANKS MUM'S & DAD'S xxx
As you all get ready for holidays, have a great time, be safe and enjoy the summer....we'll
be back in school, or college way too soon.
September and our AGM will be on the horizon. If you want to add value and get involved
with the Junior Committee now's your chance to get a nomination completed for election on
to the Junior Committee.
Thanks for everyone's support, again, it's brilliant.
James Rae
Junior Chairman
MARINATED SALMON WITH STIR FRY GREENS
Ingredients: Juice of one orange
Soy Sauce 3 tbsp.
Runny Honey 1 tsp
Garlic clove Crushed
2 salmon fillets (Skinless)
Sesame oil 1 tsp
Sesame seeds
Stir fry greens: 3 Spring onions Finely chopped
Half Green pepper Finely diced
1 Red chilli Finely chopped
1Sweetheart (pointed) cabbage Half grated/ half chopped
Add orange juice, soy sauce, honey & garlic to a bowl
Season with salt & pepper
Add salmon to the bowl and marinate for a few minutes
Stir fry the greens
Cook salmon for 2-3 mins each side
Add 2 tbsps of marinade to greens
Pour remaining marinade around the salmon. Spoon over salmon
Reduce to a thin syrup
Put stir fry greens in centre of a plate and drizzle small amount of sesame oil over top
Place salmon on top of greens and drizzle over remaining marinade
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon
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G reat fun was had at the ‘Circus at Gwenymynydd ‘
Saturday night saw the arrival of circus to town.
Clowns were in abundance, one on a scooter traveling close to the speed limit!
Some were Happy, some were Sad,
some were doubling as ‘Andy Pandy’
Circus entertainers were also present from ‘Circus families’ of other centres.
Not only did they enjoy themselves and took part in circus ‘Skills’ competition.
They also won!
Thanks goodness this was not a sport at the National.
R alliers had a full rally
programme at
Gwenymynydd Village Hall
on May Day bank holiday
weekend, with three nights of
sequence and line dancing
(one with a circus theme),
card making session, prayer
and praise on Sunday morning
and all the usual rallying
fun! (Drinking?-Editor)
With visiting centres:
Buckinghamshire, Mid-
lands and South Lancs a
great time was had by all.
This was John and Valerie' s
25th rally as Rally Officers and
they now look forward to the
next 25!
John, Valerie, Alan and Pauline
would like to thank all the
ralliers for their support and
amazing fancy dresses, and
making the weekend so
special.
Editor’s note:
I am still trying to identify the scooter riding clown.
I wish to interview him or her regarding riding a vehicle indoors while not wearing suitable Personal Protective Equipment, contrary to Club rules.
News from the Big Top
R eports have been made that Giant Pink
Rabbits invaded the Rally Field at the Easter Dalbeattie Rally.
They were described as being of various heights and sizes.
Two were wearing sunglasses.
The ring leader apparently spoke with a Scottish accent.
Regulars to the rally assured the new that there was nothing to worry about and that the rabbits have been seen before and are very friendly.
The rabbits were later seen distributing Easter eggs to all the vans.
Many ralliers commented that the Pink rabbits strangely resembled the
Rally officers, but could not be certain.
As quickly as they arrived
they disappeared and were not seen again.
Maybe they may will make an appearance next year.
Who knows!
Children in Need
Easter at Dalbeattie
The impromptu run took place on the sands in Blackpool attending the Cheshire Centre, Blackpool Hotel Weekend.
Thank you to the rally officers Trish & Jimmy and Janet & Brian
I n November 2017, the Chairman of The Cheshire
Centre, Andy Gibbs and the Chairlady of the East Kent Centre, Karen Burch agreed to do a run for Children In Need.
It was decided by the organisers that as it was Children In Need Weekend we could raise some money for this cause. The total that was raised was £131 by all attending.
Forget Nessie! Pink rabbits spotted on
Rally field !
C ongratulations Janet & Brian
McMurray on receiving their 600th multi rally plaque.
Congratulations
C ongratulations Trish & Jimmy Shaw on
reaching 500 Rallies.
Presented at the Easter Rally at Dalbeattie by Centre Secretary Glenis Chesterson
Also congratulations and thank you upon receiving their Silver Salver for running multiples of 25 Cheshire Centre Rallies.
C ongratulations Maureen and Dave
Millward on receiving their 300th multi rally plaque.
Presented at Siddington by Centre Chairman, Andy Gibbs.
Let’s get to know our Ralliers
The editor asked a few of our long standing ralliers a couple of questions about their rallying times. These are their answers.
SUE & DEREK MARTIN
What was your first rally? Bonfire Rally at Oulton Park1978
What was your first caravan? Eurocamper. It was only 9’ 6’’ long
Why did you start rallying? Good way to get to meet people
Favourite rally venue? Audlem Locks
Favourite tipple? Sue: Guinness
Most memorable moment rallying? Being first Cheshire Centre Member to be presented with the 1500 multi rally plaque.
Presented at the Easter rally at Dalbeattie by David Brown.
Are the following True or False? Answers on a following page
1. The reverse of the Nobel Peace Prize, shows three naked men, standing with their
hands on each other’s shoulders?
2. A cross between a horse and a zebra is called a Hobra?
3. All the kings in a standard deck of cards have a moustache?
4. Johnny Depp is afraid of spiders?
5. Taphephobia is the fear of losing your teeth?
6. Thomas Edison, who invented the lightbulb was afraid of the dark?
7. The can-opener was not invented until 45 years after the tin can?
8. Identical twins have the same fingerprints?
9. Elvis Presley was a black belt in Karate?
10. Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntleroy?
11. In the film Fantasia, the Sorcerer's name was Yensid?
12. Charlie Chaplin once won first prize in a Charlie Chaplin look-a-like contest?
13. The African Rhinoceros has two horns on it’s head?
14. In the Star Wars franchise movies, the voice of Yoda is played by the same person
who did the voices of Miss Piggy, Grover, and Cookie Monster?
An ode to Ton’s Drone (By Joan Benson)
Boy’s and their toys
What can I say
Tony asked Benno
‘Come out and play?’
An open field
Drone in hand
Up, up and away
Where did it land?
In a tall Oak tree
Well out of reach
‘Not to worry, Benno reassures Ton
I have a plan to reach the Drone
Towards the tree, the boys approach
To be greeted by a coach
The ghost bus tour has arrived
To view the race course, eyes open wide
With pole and LFC flag in hand
Benno hobbles across the land
Victorious and undefeated he hopes to be
As he looks up at the mighty tree
Soon a crowd is gathering
To watch this spectacle unfold
Benno is whipping the tree
He's going for GOLD
But the drone is not moving
We all can see
Carole to the rescue
On Ton’s shoulders she climbs
An acrobat dream team
The world has never seen
Lights Spotted over York Racecourse
The drone is steadfast
Refusing to budge
Kev Patto suggests
‘A windbreak pole might
Give it a nudge!
Donno ‘The Gaffa tape King’
Tapes the poles
And has a swing
Another valiant effort has taken place
But the drone is truly fixed in space
Super hero Martyn Shaw
Comes to save the day
He climbs the fence
Begins to sway
The pole he swipes fast
The drone is defeated, at last
It begins to tumble to the ground
Carole swoops up the LFC flag
To capture the drone safe and sound
A valiant rescue effort was made by all
To save the drone from a fateful fall
It lives to fly another day
But away from trees it must stay
W hat’s in a name: MARBURY
Marbury means "a fortified place near a lake
Cynthia & Peter Wall
When was your first rally? 1972
What was your first caravan? Willerby Cost £350 new, with a £5 deposit
Why did you start rallying? Had been caravanning for 5 years but had never attended a rally. On joining Centre we received rally book and decided to give it a go.
We turned up on rally having not booked! We apologised and said it’s our first rally.
The Rally Officer said it’s OK it’s our first rally
as Rally Officers.
Favourite rally venue? Rhos on Sea
Favourite tipple? Peter: Whisky
Most memorable moment rallying? Reaching 1000th Rally and lifting the Sports cup on
behalf of the Cheshire Centre
Raising the Liverpool Flag Martyn finally let go of the Liverpool Flag
And finally
Finally, the adults quiz was Eileen’s idea
(we can’t take credit for that one!)
Everybody had to draw a picture of the TV
Programme or Film they had been given
in their envelope, and then walk round
and guess the programme or film from the
pictures.
We added in a bonus prize for the best
drawing! Martyn and I walked round to
judge the best drawing, and there were
some that were so cryptic that we couldn’t
guess, even though we had the answers!
However, we couldn’t believe, again, the
effort everybody had put into the
competition.
Best drawing
Well done to Sarah and Tom Dale for the
best drawing!
It was a very difficult decision to make –
we had a shortlist of about 15 pictures
when we got back to the van, so it was
very hard to narrow it down!
Special mention has to go to Samina, Paul,
Jasmine and Jake who managed a clean
sweep of the competition’s at flag!
Jake’s colouring got picked out of a draw
by the chairlady Glenis Chesterson;
Jasmine’s nature board was one of the
boards that was narrowed down to 2 we
couldn’t choose between, and was picked
as the winner by Harry; and Samina and
Paul were the clear winners of the adults
with only 1 answer wrong!
Well done to all other winners and thank
you all for taking part!
Nicola, Martyn and Harry Shaw
NATIONAL FOLLOW-ON COMPETITIONS
W e’d like to thank everybody that took
part in the competitions we created
for the National Follow-On at York Race-
course. We tried to come up with different
ideas (especially for the children,) and
where you couldn’t use the internet; and it
was so lovely to get so much positive feed-
back about our ideas!
9-12
9-12 was a treasure hunt – they were each
given a bag with a list of items on it that they
had to find, (Thank you to Eileen for putting
together the bags! They looked great!)
Again, the effort put into the competition
was brilliant! None of the children could
find a 4-leaf clover, but each used their
initiative and it was lovely to see their
different ideas.
One made a 4-leaf clover out of paper, one
stuck an extra leaf to a 3-leaf clover, and
one was very impressive – they had
crocheted their own 4-leaf clover during
their time on the rally.
Teenagers
Teenagers didn’t let us down either! We
asked them to come up with as many words
as possible out of ‘National Follow on at York
Racecourse’ – we were very impressed
when an entry came in with over 500 words,
but then the winning entry came in with
over 700 words!
Good idea to keep the teenagers quiet –
bad idea for the rally officers marking the
competitions! Ha Ha!
0-5
0-5 was a colouring competition, as being
such a young age category, it was quite
hard to think of anything else suitable.
6-8
6-8 was to collect a selection of leaves/
flowers/twigs – anything from nature they
could find during their time in York, to
create a nature board.
We had some beautiful entries, and it was
lovely to see the effort the children had put
into it. 6-8 years entries
TRUE OR FALSE ANSWERS
1. True
2. False Called a Zebroid
3. False King of hearts do not
4. False He is afraid of clowns
5. False Taphephobia" comes from the Greek "taphos" meaning "grave" + "phobia" from the Greek "phobos" meaning "fear" = literally, fear of the grave, or fear of being put in the grave while still alive
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
11. True It’s Disney backwards
12. False But he did once come third!
13. True
14. True Frank Oz
15. True
Barbara & Allan Beard
What was your first rally? Bonfire Rally at Oulton Park 1979
What was your first caravan? Toby Fleetwind
Why did you start rallying? We were having a bad experience with camping and our brother had a caravan and introduced us to caravanning
Favourite rally venue? Beech Farm
Favourite tipple? Barbara: Gin
Most memorable moment rallying? Being presented on stage at a Celebration rally first prize in a craft competition
National Rally Sports Whitewash
A s Sports Officer I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone that took part
either in a Cheshire team or in a different team to make up numbers so games good be
played.
Results
Mens Volleyball – Winners
Ladies Volleyball – Winners
Under 7's Football – Runners up
8-12 Football – Winners
Over 35's Football – Winners
Walking Football – Winners
Ladies Netball – Winners
Juniour Netball – Runners up
Lawn Darts – Winners
Petanque – Runners up
Board darts – Semi finalists
Childrens Sports – Winners
Relay – Winners
Disappointingly the club withdrew the President's Trophy this year, this trophy was
awarded to the centre with the most points. We would have won this trophy too.
The National next year will be at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire 24th – 28th May 2019.
Tom Dale Sports Officer
CHESHIRE CENTRE JUNIOR
SPORTS PLAYERS
SLEDMERE HALL
2018
Well done from the Senior Committee
Livin’ on a Prayer at Winnington was lots of
fun! On Friday we had tea with Auntie Sam,
Uncle Phil and Anna – we were taste testing
the new supper
for Willaston
Worm Charming
which we are
running in June.
There was a quiz
and karaoke on
Friday night... I
was very proud of Mummy getting up to
sing!
On Saturday daytime there was the Fun Run
and we all dressed up
in fancy dress for
Sophie Woolgar.
I dressed up as Elmo
and Mummy was the
Cookie Monster...
Daddy was a clown
like last weekend at
Gwernymynydd,
although he didn’t put the whole outfit on so
ended up looking a bit like Mr Tumble! Ha
Ha!
I ran round the whole fun run by myself….
I was almost last, but Mummy and Daddy
were still so proud of me as it was a long
way for little legs, and I didn’t ask to be
picked up once! The ice-creams we were
given at the end of the
fun run were very
yummy! Thank you!
On Saturday night Bon
Jovi performed for
us... he was brilliant! I
danced on the dance
floor with him and had so much fun!
Next was the National. I love being in the
caravan, so this was brilliant, as we got to go
early on Wednesday night because Mummy
and Daddy were the lead Block Marshals.
We had a very rainy day when we were
trying to site the vans, but the rest of the
time was lovely and sunny! I had so much
fun! I helped to put the bottles of orange
juice in everybody’s goody bags.
Since the Easter edition of the newsletter, I
have been on 6 rallies with my Mummy and
Daddy!
I have been on Fishing and Golfing at Mar-
ton, Join the Circus at Gwernymynydd,
Livin’ on a Prayer at Winnington, The
National, The National Follow-On at York
Racecourse, and Beech Farm.
Fishing and Golfing was very relaxing for
myself and Mummy, as Daddy went Fish-
ing and I enjoyed playing on the play
park... we went for a lovely meal at Pesto on
Saturday night!
Join the Circus at Gwernymynydd was so
much fun! The weather was really hot and
sunny and it felt like a long holiday
because we had an extra day for Bank
Holiday Monday.
Mummy, Daddy and I wore matching
T-Shirts on Friday
night to announce to
everybody our
exciting news about
my baby sister being
due in October,
Saturday night we ‘went to the circus’...
everybody dressed up in fancy dress and it
was so much fun with all the silly games!
The hot dogs were
very yummy, and I
was very pleased
with my cone of
sweeties I got off Sue
Higson, as she was
celebrating her birth-
day, and I’m too
young for wine!
Daddy was very good
at the diablo, so I think he was more excited
than me when I won one for the Children’s
competition! I’ve been practicing lots to
get as good as Daddy one day!
HARRY’S HOLIDAYS
I met Andy and Holly and
had my ‘annual photo’
with them and I went into
the Tourer Explorer tent
and took part in lots of the
free activities they put on.
I played for Cheshire in the 0-7 Football
and even won a medal for coming
Runner-Up,
I also came
Runner-Up in
t he Photo -
graphic Com-
petition in the
Youth Category
‘My Family’, with a photo I’d taken my-
self with my own camera!
I even got to hold a baby
owl and have a
trip out to the
beach with
M u m m y ,
Daddy, Nana
and Grandad.
The fun continued at The
National Follow-On at
York Racecourse, which we were Rally
Officers for with Eileen, Paul and Chloe
Bedworth.
As well as the activities on the rally field
like the fun and games, quiz by Alan,
Music by Ron, and the
Children’s Sports;
We got to visit York a few
times and I even got to go
to the Chocolate Factory
where I tried lots of chocolate and got to
make my own chocolate lollipop. It was
amazing!
Mummy spent a little bit too much money
in the shop though! Ha Ha!
Mummy, Daddy and I would like to
thank everybody on the rally for the
lovely Thank You cards and presents.
Mummy and Daddy can’t wait to spend
the voucher you got us on something
lovely for the caravan!!
I’d also like to say Thank You to Barbara
and Peter Beeston for the bubbles you
bought me! As you can tell by how
much I played with my new bubble
lawn mower that Nana and Grandad
bought me... I LOVE bubbles
It didn’t feel like
we’d been home
very long and we
were back out again
at Beech Farm. This
was a nice relaxing
rally for Mummy
and Daddy after a
busy week at The National and
Follow-On.
The afternoon tea was yummy and a
lovely surprise! The evening quiz was
the funniest, craziest quiz I’ve ever been
to! Thank you for the Children’s sweets
at flag. I was the only child and had the
choice from a whole tin of sweeties, so I
decided to share them out with all the
ralliers at flag, whilst Brian Hale told
one of his very long jokes! He He!
I can’t wait for the rest of the rallies we have
planed this year! Our next one is Willaston
Worm Charming which we are running with
Auntie Sam, Uncle Phil and Anna, and Steph,
Ross and Ronnie.
We’ve also got a few with other centres in
the coming months too! Thank you to all the
ralliers who are sharing in the fun I have
every weekend on a rally field... it’s like
having one ginormous family! I’ll look
forward to telling you
all about where I’ve
been and what I’ve got
up to in the next edi-
tion of the newsletter.
See you all on a rally
field soon!
Harry Shaw Age 2 1/2
The Worm Turns
Wil laston Worm Charming 2018
I ’d like to start with a big thank you to the
retiring rally officers. To Trish and Jimmy, to
Bill and Chris, thank you for trusting us with
your ‘baby’
To hand over the reins after 14 years couldn’t
have been easy and we’re honoured that you
chose us to take on that role. We sincerely hope
we did you proud this year, we did our very
best and any mistakes we’ve made, well, we’ll
learn from them, as you do running rallies of this
size.
As a team of three, we had big shoes to fill when
it came to this rally, the format worked but we
still wanted to put our own little spin on it a little.
As expected, we had the usual stuff on the Fri-
day night; flag, tea, biscuits, a chance to sign up
for worm charming whilst having a little chat
amongst friends.
Thanks to the junior committee for the tuck
shop, it was certainly appreciated by the rally
officers!
Saturday was when the real fun began.
Beautiful sunshine helped the charmer’s spirits,
especially when the worms were very elusive, a
few weeks of dry weather and lack of rain meant
that the worms were VERY few and far between.
Even as previous world worm charming
champions, we only managed to extract 1 worm
officially (although we really got 2!). It was set-
tling to find that the overall winners only
achieved 11 worms, phew, it was a tough year.
Saturday evening led to a quiz, a bit of fun and
games for all ages plus a light supper, we were
even treated to a visit from Mr Hot Dog himself.
Huge thanks must go to Tom and Jimmy for the
loan of the gazebos and to Nick for keeping the
music going all evening, filling in the gaps with
‘baby shark’ – we haven’t managed to thank you
properly for that yet!
We like to think that everyone enjoyed them-
selves and had fun joining in in the challenges.
One lucky family team managed to take part in
every activity by keeping the team small!
Sunday morning and another beautiful day.
Children’s sports on the field, followed by flag
in the glorious sunshine – I think we all got a
little sun burnt.
At flag the highly anticipated trophy giving took
place, you know that’s the bit you’ve been wait-
ing for…who won?
Well, huge congratulations must go to the Coppen/
Lane and Gifford tag team, who stole back the
Cheshire Centre trophy (Gifford’s were 2017 winners
too) with a grand total of 3 worms! We told you it was
a bumper haul this year, and, to the Inns/Hull/
Greenfield/Hall tag team who (shared with 5 other
teams, I believe) actually won the world worm charm-
ing championships heaviest worm award on the day –
a 3g worm.
They only charmed one, but, it seems one is all it
takes! Massive congratulations guys. To our winners,
don’t forget to return next year to fight to retain your
titles – if you can!
The biggest thank you of the weekend though must go
to you, the ralliers, as without you and your support,
these events and weekends wouldn’t be a part of our
annual program. As rally officers, to fill a 40 van rally
is something amazing, but to do it in our first year
running it, that’s just phenomenal – granted we know
you came to charm worms really. But honestly, thank
you all from us, you’re support and participation are
greatly appreciated.
Well, we’ve given you a quick overview of what felt
like a fun filled and jam packed program of events
with very little time for us to sit down in between,
even if two of the team were pregnant and one of the
rally officers was just a wee 3 weeks old!
At flag, we passed comment that we thought we might
run the rally again…well we’ve started enquiries with
the land owners and we’d love to have you back! So,
here’s your 12 month warning….Willaston Worm
Charming will be taking place again next year. Same
place, same rally officers, same good fun and games –
so maybe you’d like to join us?
Thank you,
Sam, Phil and Anna Shaw
Nicola, Martyn and Harry Shaw
Please stop hitting my hand with the Mallet
Please keep dogs on leads at
ALL times,
No excuses
C an we introduce this year’s youngest
charmer of the worms, Ronnie Davison,
at just 3 weeks 2 days old, he attended his
first annual worm charming championships
and also managed to run a Cheshire Centre
rally!
Not sure if this makes him the youngest rally
officer on record, but it does mean he gets a
wonderful piece of plastic to share with his
mummy and daddy. Plus we thought it’d be
unfair to let him go home without his own
terracotta worm to celebrate!
p.s. we must say a huge congratulations to
first time mummy and daddy, Steph and Ross
Davison, he’s a handsome little man and we
look forward to seeing him grow up both on
and off the rally field.
Welcome to the world little
man.
p.p.s. Big congratulations must also go to
Jackie and Gary Thomason, now officially
Grandma and Grandad to this gorgeous
little boy. We have no doubts that he will
be spoilt rotten by you both and can
already see how besotted you are by him
– brand new grandparents!
Congratulations on your first rally as a
rally officer, Ronnie, officially only your
second ever rally! Maybe next year,
you’ll help us to charm lots more worms
too!
Love Sam, Phil and Anna Shaw
French speed limits set to be reduced
The French Government has announced it will be reducing the speed limit on two
lane roads.
The current speed limit of 90kph (56mph) will be reduced to 80kph (50mph) in a
bid to tackle an increase in the number of road deaths.
The change in law will be introduced from 1 July this year .
Cheshire Centre Golf Society (CCGS)
Woodside Golf Club. Captain 2018 – Kev Patterson
The 2018 season is now in full flow.
Our 2018 golf season started on April 7th with a visit to Woodside Golf Club. We had 21 players for this event and it turned out to be a wonderful start to our golf season and a fantastic start for our new Captain for 2018, Kev Patterson.
The first Tee off was after lunch and it was a blessing that it was; as the weather in the morning was atrocious but, by lunchtime it had cleared up and we had reasonable weather in the after-noon. We had 7 new members joining us for this event, together with 3 guests, which was great news for the society going forward.
Everyone had a great afternoons golf, with good food to start with and some good golf played, well from some members!
The clever golfers on the day were:
In 3rd place was Mike Hardcastle, who came home with 33 points. In 2nd place was Tony Pratt, with a lovely swing, attained 34 points. In 1st Place, the winner for this event was David Hardcastle, who won with a great score of 35 points. Those very clever golfers who managed to put the ball in the hole after 2 shots were: Phil Hughes and John Gardner. The dead eye who managed to put their ball nearer the pin than anyone else on a par 3 was our Captain, Kev Patterson. The almost as good dead eye who managed to put their ball nearer the pin than anyone else after 2 shots was David Hardcastle. The muscle bound big hitter who hit the longest drive was Mike Hardcastle.
Congratulations to all those clever golfers but, we obviously need to watch out for the Hardcas-tles!!
The clever golfers at this event were:
In 3rd place was Danny Phillipson.
In 2nd place was Mike Hardcastle.
(told you we needed to watch those Hardcastle's)
In 1st Place, the winner for this event was Barry Candeland.
Walton Hall Golf Club Report
Captain 2018 - Kev Patterson
Cheshire Centre Golf society had our 2nd outing of the year at Walton Hall Golf course in War-rington on Saturday 12/5/18.
It was a rather sombre day due to recent events. A minutes silence was held for our Vice Cap-tain Phil Hughes. A well thought of member and cherished friend. We decided to carry on with today’s event after speaking with Phil's family, who insisted it was what Phil would have want-ed.
We had 19 players 16 members and 3 guests.
Congratulations to our winners today,
1st Barry Candeland
2nd Mike Hardcastle
3rd David Phillipson
Nearest the pin Tony Morrison and Danny Phillipson.
Nearest the pin in 2 Mike Hardcastle.
Longest drive Kev Patterson
Winning guest Craig Patterson.
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and messages, all have been passed on to the family.
Our next outing is on June16th 2018 at Aldersey Green Golf Club, Chester.
Thanks for your continued support
The dead eye's who managed to put their ball nearer the pin than anyone else on a
par 3 was Tony Morrison and Danny Phillipson.
The almost as good dead eye who managed to put their ball nearer the pin than any-
one else after 2 shots was Mike Hardcastle.
The muscle bound big hitter who hit the longest drive was our Captain Kev Patter-
son.
The 'winning' guest was Craig Patterson.
Congratulations to all those players and thanks to all those attending.
We must thank everyone involved with the Society for all your prayers and messages
for Phil. All those have been passed onto Phil's family.
Our next event: Our 3rd outing will take place on June 16th at Aldersey Green Golf
Club, near Chester.
Calling all golfers, please feel free to come and join us, just get in touch with our
Secretary, Robin Byrne, his contact details are on the CCGS page of the CC website.
Aldersey Green
Captain 2018 - Kev Patterson
The Centre Golf society held our 3rd outing of the year at Aldersey Green Golf Club on Satur-day 16/6.
We had a fantastic turn out with 17 members and 7 guests, we were treated to a bacon sand-wich on arrival, the weather was good except for the last hour or so. The nearest the pins and longest drive were sponsored at this event. The results are as follows,
1st Joe Whelan 27pts
2nd Robin Byrne 27 pts
3rd Danny Phillipson 27 pts
The places had to be decided by a Card play off.
The winning guest was Ian Roberts with 31 pts.
The nearest the pin winners were Ian Hallworth, Craig Bunting and Ian Roberts.
The Longest drive was Kev Patterson.
Editor's View of the National Under 7s 5 a-side football
(Is this the cutest team ever?)
At the National rally Cheshire Centre entered a team in the under 7s 5 a-side football.
The team was inexperienced with an average age of 3 years!
They were also hampered with shirts that reached their ankles and had to be held up in a variety of inventive ways.
At half time it was not so much an orange, but a quick nappy change.
One player found it hard going in the heat, but was soon ready to go again after a Haribo sweet.
Our team fought hard, but were eventually beaten in the final and received runners up medals.
They may not have won but they were definitely the cutest!
With training from
team captain Tom,
who knows they may
win next year.
Injury Scare to ‘Senior’ Cheshire Centre footballer
Cheshire ‘Senior’ football team were rocked by an injury scare at the National.
Steve Benson was injured falling over a water pipe in the sports arena.
The Editor was assured it was not due to drink.
Like a true professional Steve rolled on the floor and shouted ‘Referee’
At the time of going to press the editor had not received any photos of the event.
Here are re enactments
After initial first aid (and much
laughter) the National
Paramedic arrived.
He examined the stricken
player and helped him to his
feet.
After a ‘Miracle Man Hug’
from the paramedic Steve
was ‘Cured’ and went on to
play for the victorious ‘Senior
team’
For your safety, your PUP tent should be no bigger than 6’x
6’, no higher than 5’, and must be placed in the position nor-
mally occupied by the awning
W hat’s in a name: Siddington
The village has been in existence since Anglo-Saxon times. Its name is derived from the Old English words suthan and dun, denoting a place 'south of the hill'
REMEMBER :
5MPH AT ALL TIMES on the Rally field
NO EXCUSES
Cadac breakie!
8 eggs in a bowl, whisk.
Chopped bacon, onion, red peppers, mushrooms into cadac pan with a couple of sprays of cooking oil.
Then add eggs and cook.
grated cheese and season
Family breakfast served
BBQ Marinate (with what you have in the 'van)
1 cup cola
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 decent pinch of chilli powder
Mix it all up and use as a marinade or dip
Quick Pizza
1 cup greek yoghurt
1 cup self raising flour
Mix together
tomato puree
grated cheese
Oven for 20 mins / or bbq with a pizza stone
Thanks to Nick Rae for these BBQ recipies
W hat’s in a pub name: Shrewsbury Arms:
Historically the land and farm was owned by the Earl of Shrewsbury, hence the name Shrewsbury Arms.
Once the home of a small dairy herd of cows and Horses, the original cowshed and stables still sit at the side of the pub.
Jackie and Gary Thomason would like to welcome their Grandson, Cheshire Centre’s youngest member.
Ronnie Edward Davison born 31st May 2018, to proud parents Steph and Ross, who in case you don't know first met on the rally field when they were teenagers.
Grandma and Grandad look forward to rallying with you, Mummy and Daddy, start-ing with Willy Worm
Ronnie Edward Davison born 31st May 2018
Wil laston Worm Charming 2018 (aka Willie Worm)
W ell Done to Evan Gifford
for winning the 7-12
competition with your brilliant
poem about Worm Charming.
A special mention also has to go to
Macy for some great drawings
alongside your poem!
Well done to everybody that took part
in all of the competitions!
We had some lovely wiggly worms
coloured in and decorated by the chil-
dren age 0-6
The poems written by the children age 7-
12 were all very creative; and we had a
fantastic amount of entries for the
Teenagers and Adults Competitions!
Well Done to all winners and thank you
all for taking part!
W hat’s in a name: Llandegla:
The village's name is Welsh for the "Parish of Saint Tecla", which honours the patron saint of the parish
church.
This was most probably originally dedicated to a Welsh virgin named Tegla Forwyn
("Thecla the Virgin")
Committee Report for Posting on the Website from a Meeting on
Tuesday 13th March 2018
1. Meeting started at 19.00 hours
2. Approval of minutes/précis minutes for Tuesday 13th February 2018 were agreed
3. Matters arising from 13th February 2018 Committee Meeting:
a) Equipment container repair update on-going
b)Some advertisers have still not paid
c)The centre is still looking at purchasing another shelter, this is in process
d)The form has now been amended to allow Rally Officers to give their bank details if they wish to be paid by BACS
for their rally
e)New rallier letter has been amended with the latest GLC amendments
f)Sponsorship from other suppliers is being sought
g)25 first rally plaques have been received with the new logo
h)A statement regarding photos/videos has been posted on Facebook and the website
i)The Web Master has rearranged the top bar of the webpage so that the order can be changed
j)A letter has been sent from the committee to a member of Cheshire Centre regarding a rally app
k)A discrepancy with the Juniors Accounts has now been rectified
4. Treasurers Report
All bills have been paid up to date. Final accounts from the Accountant have been received for year ending
31/12/2017.
5. Banking
Online banking is going well, new forms are being used.
6. Rally Secretary Report
86 rallies left to go in 2018, 23 are now full. 17 proposed rallies have been submitted for 2019. Rally amendments
and changes were discussed. All 4bs for 2018 have been applied for and have been approved. 8 4bs for 2019 have
been applied for. A multiple Silver Salver has been requested. The AGM was discussed and the venue has also
been booked for 2019.
7. Christmas Party
The first Christmas Party sub-committee meeting will take place in April; future meetings will follow monthly com-
mittee meetings.
8. 50th Celebration Rally
Contract has been signed and deposit paid. Further details will be publicised on Facebook and the Centres Web-
site.
9. New Brooches
New brooches have been ordered for the Centre Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chairman and two Past Chairmen.
10. Rally Officer Responsibilities
Questions have been raised regarding new rally officers; a discussion took place regarding how to make sure they
receive the correct information for running their first rally.
11. Officer Reports
Leisure Sales are sponsoring the Easter Newsletter
A thank you poster has been received from the Teenage Cancer Trust, this will be laminated and framed and a copy
will be passed to each of the Junior Committee.
A marquee has been donated for the junior rally, flyers will be sent out regarding this rally.
Still waiting for container to be repaired, once done it can then be painted.
Rally plaques have been reported missing; this has only affected one rally officer.
It has been requested that additional Block Marshall’s be asked for at the WCR Meeting, the CAMC have asked for
access to the Centres Website for a competition, this was granted.
Centre Web is being used well with a weekly average of 345 Hits.
12. Correspondence
Letters were read to the committee.
CAMC have created an ‘Appearance and Release Form’ for photography.
CAMC have created a new newsletter, this was discussed.
66 Cheshire Centre Ralliers have booked the National and a total of 1114 bookings have been made to date.
A letter has been received from CAMC regarding a licence for music on rallies. All rallies were music is played are
covered.
13. Rally Chairs
These were discussed and agreed.
14. Any Other Business
An issue was raised regarding returned cheques; the centre has to pay £4 per cheque ,that is returned by the bank.
Rally cheques need to be with the Treasurer three weeks prior to the rally.
Brochure folders were requested from the rally secretary.
15. Next Committee Meeting will take place on the 10/04/2018
16. Meeting closed at 21.45 hours
Committee Report for Posting on the Website from a Meeting on
Tuesday 10th April 2018
1. Meeting started at 19.30 hours
2. Approval of minutes/précis minutes for Tuesday 13th March 2018 were agreed
3. Matters arising from 13th March 2018 Committee Meeting:
a)Equipment container repair update on-going
b)All advertisers have now paid in full
c)The centre is still looking at purchasing another shelter, this is on-going
d)New brooches have been ordered for some of the Committee
e)An invitation has been sent to CAMC asking the Chairman to attend the Celebration Rally
f)Awaiting guidance regarding forms for before, during and after a rally
g)Information regarding a music licence was discussed
h)Returned rally cheques from the bank was discussed
4. Treasurers Report
All bills have been paid and are up to date. The Accounts Company has been paid. Funds regarding the junior
committee have been sorted. Online payments to rally officers are going well.
5. Rally Secretary Report
78 rallies left to go in 2018, 22 are now full. 26 proposed rallies have been submitted for 2019. A discussion
took place regarding changes to some rallies. 8 4bs for 2019 have been applied for, still waiting approval for 2.
Rally Salvers were discussed. Wilmslow New Year was discussed with regards to the cut-off date.
6. 50th Celebration Rally
A logo has now been produced and the website along with centre paperwork has been updated with this.
7. Christmas Party Fundraising
Funding needs to be sorted for the Rally in 2019. Various ideas were discussed.
8. Booking dates for Rallies
The booking of New Year rallies was discussed.
9. First Aid
First Aid training on the Stayin Alive Rally went well. The committee discussed having this on the
Celebration Rally.
10. Officer Reports
New Ralliers at Bhurtpor had a good time
Children’s Sports are now taking place on rallies
An issue with one of the boilers was reported. The rally kit is to be looked at to ensure all rallies have the
appropriate kit.
Visitors report here signs were discussed.
The junior committee have requested a change of rally gift, this was agreed.
A sponsor is required for the summer newsletter.
The webmaster provided a breakdown in statistics.
11. Correspondence
The secretary has been invited to a meeting at the National.
CAMC correspondence was discussed.
The problem regarding a Ralliers APP has now been closed.
There was an update to the National figures given.
A past Centre Chairman has requested the new style window plaque. A plaque will be ordered and presented.
12. Rally Chairs
These were discussed and agreed.
13. Any Other Business
An email to the Junior Chairman was discussed.
Communication for the committee was discussed.
One of the French rallies was discussed.
A rallier was injured at Penisa’r Mynydd, this has been reported.
The owner of Marbury Merry Park has passed away.
Chairman’s Chain of Office is now up to date.
Thank you letters have been sent with regards to the logo and chain of office.
14. Next Committee Meeting will take place on the 8th May 2018
15. Meeting closed at 22.11 hours
Committee Report for Posting on the Website from a Meeting on
Tuesday 08th May 2018
1. Meeting started at 19.30 hours
2. Approval of minutes / précis minutes for Tuesday 10th April 2018 were agreed
3. Matters arising from 10th April 2018 Committee Meeting:
a) Equipment container repair update on-going
b)The centre is still looking at purchasing another shelter, this will be purchased as and when required
c) New brooches have been ordered for some of the Committee, awaiting delivery
d)Awaiting guidance regarding forms for before, during and after a rally
e)Letter combining invoice pro-forma regarding returned cheques, this has been produced and sent out to members
f)Information regarding a music licence was discussed, music people need to purchase their own licence
g)Cost of First Aid signs and how many ralliers would be willing to act as First Aiders was discussed
h)A replacement boiler is now back in circulation following the damage of one.
i)The committee Secretary will be attending a meeting at the National, the committee did not want to put any
questions forward to CAMC
j)Past Chairman plaque has been received
4. Treasurers Report:
All bills have been paid and are up to date. Online payments are going well
5. Rally Secretary Report:
71 rallies left to go in 2018, 19 are already full. No-one has come forward to take on Wilmslow New Year and Rally
Officers will also be needed for the Penisa’r R Mynydd rally. There was a request to increase rally 24.1 to 30 vans,
this was agreed. There has been a change of Rally Officer for 5 rallies. 28 proposed rallies have been submitted for
2019. 9 4bs have been applied for. Silver salvers, multiple rally plaques and annual 12 rally plaques were
discussed.
6. 50th Celebration Rally:
A marquee and waste tanks are being sourced. Siting at the venue is being looked at.
7. 2019 Rally Officer Gift:
The committee need to think of suitable suggestions for the June meeting.
8. Social Media Posting:
This was not discussed
9. GLC’s Rally Spacing Document:
Rally spacing was discussed and a letter will be sent out to all Rally Officers regarding pitch spacing.
10. Officer Reports:
An advertiser is needed for the Summer Newsletter, articles are also needed.
Junior rally now has 40 vans.
Some sports equipment has been sold. Teams are being put together for the National.
The next meet the WCR meeting will take place on the 24th June 2018.
Celebration Link has had over 30 hits in the past couple of weeks.
11. Correspondence:
CAMC have contacted some of the committee regarding GDPR training.
WCR have reported that 76 Cheshire units are booked on the National.
A thank you letter has been received from a rallier.
The person who designed the Celebration Logo has been thanked.
A rallier has put their name forward for the boules at the National.
12. Rally Chairs:
These were discussed and agreed.
13. Any Other Business:
Essential phone numbers for example: doctors, hospital, police should be included in the rally write up.
Something will be needed for the front cover of the brochure for 2019.
An issue with changes to rallies not going through committee was discussed.
Two rally couples have retired from rallying.
14. The National closing flag for Cheshire was discussed.
Next Committee Meeting will take place on the 12th June 2018
15. Meeting closed at 22.00 hours
