March 2015 Newsletter - The Jersey Camping and Caravanning Club

Jersey Camping and Caravanning Club
March 2015 Newsletter
Winter now officially over?
Contents
Editorial
1
Diary Dates / Reminders
1
Film Evening
2
th
50 Anniversary Luncheon 3
Club Breakfast
4
Bowling Evening
4
Rallies Update
5
Strange Vans
6
Petites Annonces
8
Reply Slips + Rally Form
9 to 11
Officers of the Club
With March upon us, the daffodils out and the Vernal Equinox and
spring just a few weeks away, our thoughts inevitably turn to the
forthcoming camping season. And what a season it promises to be!
Our Rally Organisers have been busy again and it looks like we're in
for another couple of great rallies, further details of which can be
found on page 5 and on the web site. So time to start checking out
the camping kit. Can't wait for it to all kick off!!!
Robin Dodkins
Newsletter Editor
Diary Dates
Sunday 1st March 2015 09:30 Breakfast at St Helier Yacht Club.
864200
Wednesday 18th March 2015 Bowling and a meal at Jersey Bowl.
Hon Sec. Anne Perchard
856629
Wednesday 15th April 2015 AGM at Trinity Parish Hall at 8pm. If you
would like to serve on the Committee please let Glenda know.
Hon Treas. Sheila Ecobichon
851660
President Glenda Killip
V. President (vacant)
Rally Liaison Collette Willmett 854875
April 23rd to April 27th 2015 Shakedown Rally at Domaine du Logis.
Newsletter Robin Dodkins
Sunday May 24th 2015 BBQ at Alan and Paula's
881881
Committee
June 1st to June 6th 2015 Main Rally at Camping la Garangeoire.
David Killip
864200
Julia Hamon
851840
Andrew Averty
863938
Carol Bernardini
744970
Barry Smith
859867
Auditors
David Le Marquand
Dennis Ferbrache
Newsletter contributions
Contributions to the newsletter or
website are always welcome and
should
be
e-mailed
to
robin@dodkins.com although inclusion
in
either
medium
cannot
be
guaranteed. Please do not send
contributions to my home address as I
am not always there to receive them.
Web site www.jerseycamping.org.je
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Reminder - Attestation Certificate
If you haven't already done so, now is the time to renew your
“Attestation Certificate” at Social Security.
For anybody who is new to travel in France, this document, issued
free by Social Security, is used to certify that you are entitled to
hospitalisation and medical treatment on the same terms as any other
French citizen under the reciprocal health agreement between France
and Jersey. It needs annual revalidation by Social Security.
Under the agreement, if you are hospitalised you will have to pay
20% of the cost. If you visit a doctor or dentist or need an ambulance
you will still be required to pay the full amount.
It is not required for emergency treatment, only if you have to stay in
hospital overnight.
For details of other reciprocal health agreements see the States web
site www.gov.je and search for “attestation certificate”.
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Film Evening
Wednesday 14th January, at Trinity Parish Hall, saw John Williams perform his magic again to provide
another excellent, entertaining, film evening. It seems the older John gets, the better he gets, and may it
continue for many years to come and, by the way, congratulations on reaching 80 John!
The evening started with a short (and hilarious) film about animal funnies before moving on to films covering
the Summer BBQ, the Annual Dinner/Dance, AGM and the 2014 Main Rally. These were interspersed with a
number of short films, ranging in length from a minute upwards, which alternately instilled laughter,
amazement or fear. One consisted of a number of road accidents filmed from dashboard mounted cameras.
Talk about hairy? Most of the time, those involved walked away unscathed, though just how they did it
sometimes I don't know. The film certainly had the audience oohing and aahhing on several occasions.
About 60 members attended and thanks must go to Richard Lennard and Roy Le Plongeon who provided
some of the footage and still images of the Club events and also to Roy for helping to set the whole thing up.
Well done, a great show. Thanks also to the committee members who provided the half time refreshments.
And here is the (politically dubious) news
In a statement today, Wythenshawe Police say riots last month, caused over a million pounds worth of
improvements.
A leading repertory company say they've had to cancel the panto 'Jack & the Beanstalk' in Birmingham,
Bristol, Oldham, Bradford, Burnley, and Leicester. Apparently the giant couldn't smell any Englishmen.
Yesterday evening, Police in Liverpool, got wind of a plot by AQIB (Al Qaeda in Britain), that it was going to
kill anyone who is English. Police fear the death toll could be as high as 1.
Earlier today, two men, reported to be Muslims, crashed a speedboat into the Thames Barrier in London.
Police think it might be the start of Ram-a-dam.
And finally
A man on a Manchester bound train raised the alarm when he saw the Indian lady opposite him, appear to
collapse and stop breathing. Later however, a sharp eyed paramedic, noticed the red mark in the middle of
her forehead and realised immediately that she had not died but merely gone in to standby.
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50th Anniversary Lunch
February 10th 2015 marked a very special date in the history of our Club; our 50 th anniversary. To mark this
historic event, a celebration luncheon was held at the Somerville Hotel and attended by no fewer than 85
members and guests. The Club just took the place over. I met a couple in the bar who thought they were
going to have a nice quiet lunch. Then we all turned up!
After a pre-lunch drink, we all took
our seats at the gaily decorated
tables (thanks to Julia and Anne for
that and the seating plan). Our
president welcomed us all and then
we got down to the serious side of
the event – the food! And what a
superb meal it was. The hotel really
did us proud. After coffee, Glenda
gave a short history of the Club and
then, as our glasses were charged
with some bubbly and founder
member Pat Maindonald had cut the
specially commissioned cake, invited
Kath Marshall, from the Guernsey
Club, to make the toast.
Following the toast, a
special presentation was
made to Richard Lennard of
a certificate and honorary
life membership for him and
wife Lilian, for all the work
he has done over the years
including making up the
welcome boards at our
rallies and more recently
the board for this luncheon.
Sadly,
not
all
past
presidents were able to
attend but of the 17 past
presidents we have had
over the past 50 years, we had 8 which isn't at all bad.
After the presentation, we all moved to the Harbour
Room where John Williams showed us his film making
magic yet again, with a series of snapshots of club
activities over the last 50 years. Some remarkable
vintage film showed some very much younger (and in
some cases, dare I say, slimmer) members doing their
thing and generally enjoying themselves. Well done
John. Another Best Film Oscar I think!
And finally a huge vote of thanks to all those who
helped to make this event the success it was, not
forgetting the hotel staff and all who attended.
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Club Breakfast at St. Helier Yacht Club
A breakfast has been organised at St. Helier Yacht Club on Sunday 1st March at 09:30. You don't have to be
a Yacht Club member to attend. There is no set menu and each person can order what they want and pay
separately. This could be anything from a poached egg to a full English and varies in price from about £3.50
to £6.50. It is a family friendly event and will give members another opportunity to do what they do so well –
chat!! Please contact Glenda on 864200 or by e-mail on glendave@googlemail.com if you want to attend.
Bowling Evening
Following on from the previous very successful bowling evenings, Collette Willmett has organised another
one for Wednesday the 18th March. The evening will follow the normal format with members gathering at
Jersey Bowl at 18:45 so that bowling can start at 19:00. After the bowling session, a buffet will be provided.
See menu below and reply slip on page 9.
It promises to be a real fun event and don't worry if you can't bowl – just come for the meal and a chat.
If you want to attend, there is a reply slip on page 9 which should be filled in and returned, with your cheque,
to Collette Willmett at the address on the slip, no later than Friday 6th March please.
N.B. If you are unable to return the reply slip by 6 th March you may not be able to bowl as the bowling
lanes must be booked early, to ensure that those who want to bowl, can all do so, at the same time.
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Shakedown and Main Rally Update
Shakedown Rally
As already reported the Shakedown Rally is to be held at Domaine du Logis at La Chapelle aux Fitzméens
near Combourg. Anybody wishing to attend and who has not yet returned a reply slip should do so as soon
as possible and in any case no later than 1st March to ensure a place. The reply slip is reproduced at the
end of this newsletter.
Main Rally
As already reported, the Main Rally is to be held between the 1 st and 6th June at La Garangeoire in the
Vendee. However, since the last newsletter, a full programme of events for the Main Rally has now been
published by the Rally Sub-committee and is as follows:Sunday 31st May
Arrive and set up ready for the rally
Monday 1st June
Rally Breakfast
Boules draw and competition
Tuesday 2nd June
Coach trip to include:Les Salines boat trip
Lunch at Fleur de Thym
Guided City centre walk at Les Sables d'Olonne
Wednesday 3rd June Morning- guided Garangeoire discovery walk
Evening - Quiz
Buffet
Thursday 4th June
Free day. 20% discounted tickets for the Puy du Fou are available from the campsite.
Friday 5th June
Guided Coach trip to Noirmoutier and the market
Petit train trip at 11.00am
Return mid afternoon
Evening BBQ
Saturday 6th June
Free day .
Evening - Rally dinner at Campsite restaurant.
The rally cost is €120 per head, payable at the rally. A deposit of £50 per pitch is required by 18th February
to confirm the booking but is refundable up to 4 weeks before the rally. If you wish to attend the rally, and
have not yet returned the reply slip, deposit cheque and booking form, copies of the reply slip and booking
form are reproduced at the end of this newsletter.
The pitch cost is €16.00 per night payable to the campsite
People wanting statics will need to book directly with the campsite giving full details of size required, arrival
and departure dates. Camp site contact details are on the web site – see the 'News' page.
Further details of both rallies can be found on the web site by clicking on the “News” button.
Prohibition of bicycles on car racks in Portugal
Andrew Averty reports that it is now illegal to transport bicycles on racks mounted on the rear of cars. Campers
and caravans however are OK provided the bikes do not obscure lights, indicators or number plates etc., exceed
the width of the caravan or camper or protrude more that 45cm beyond the rear of the vehicle.
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STRANGE VANS
Each issue I'll be looking around the world for weird and wonderful caravans, motor homes and other
camping pictures.
This time it's paint your wagon; a collection of gaily coloured vans with some unusual paint jobs!
These first two are French; the left hand one was spotted on a camp site near Dover.
The next two offer a musical? Theme.
And finally. Well, I'll leave you to make up your own
mind about these two!
Look out for another crop of weird and wonderful vans and motor homes in the next issue.
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Many Congratulations to Carol and Alvaro
Bernadini on their Golden Wedding
Anniversary on 25th March 2015
1965 ~ 2015
L'Entente Cordiale?
An Englishman was on a busy train headed to London. The only seat available was directly adjacent to a
well dressed middle aged French woman and the seat was being used by her dog. The Englishman says,
"Madame, please move your dog. I need that seat." The French woman looked down her nose at the
Englishman, sniffed and said, “You English. You're are such a rude class of people. Can't you see my little
FiFi is using that seat?" The Englishman walked away, determined to find another seat, but after a second
trip down to the end of the train, found himself again facing the woman with the dog. Again he asked,
"Please. May I sit there?. I'm very tired." The French woman wrinkled her nose and snorted "You English!
Not only are you rude, you are also arrogant!" The Englishman didn't say anything else, he leaned over,
picked up the dog, tossed it out the window of the train and sat down in the empty seat. The woman shrieked
and demanded that someone defend her honour and chastise the Englishman. An American sitting across
the aisle spoke up indignantly "You know, sir, you English do seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong
thing. You eat holding the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your cars on the wrong side of the road. And
now, Sir, you've thrown the wrong bitch out the window!"
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Petites Annonces
For sale
2006 Lunar Zenith 4 berth caravan, complete with
Isabella full awning and many extras.
At the front of the caravan there are 2 long settees
with a drawer unit in between and a table which
easily seats 4. The settees convert into a spacious
double bed or 2 large singles. At the rear is a small
dinette seating 2 which converts into a single bed
with a pull down child’s bunk above. There is also a
screen which can be pulled across this area. There is
ample storage under the seats, a double wardrobe
and overhead cupboards throughout. Side bathroom
with toilet, shower and WC basin.
The Isabella awning (875cm x 250cm) comes with
fibre glass poles making it light to carry and easy to
erect. It also has complete zip out panels to front and
sides.
Isabella tall annexe with Isabella inner tent (extra
sleeping space), Isabella shadow canopy (ideal for
overnight stops), awning ground sheet, guys / pegs /
mallet etc.
Extras include:- Safety Tyron bands on both wheels
and spare wheel, UK gas bottle with various
connectors, Alko hitch lock, Bulldog wheel clamp,
Waste master and storage bag, Aqua roll and
storage bag, fire alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, fire
extinguisher, fire blanket, saucepans, frying pan,
kitchen utensils, caravan documents etc. plus many
more items.
Price £6,250.00 complete with awning and contents.
For further details please call +44 (0)7797 733670 or +44 (0) 1534 853831 or
Email:caroldaniel0@gmail.com or danielvillalard0@gmail.com
For Sale
Brand new and unused, Robostop WS 3000 plus
hitchlock. Cost £126.99 will accept £85.00.
Price £85.00
For further details please contact Allan Smith on
Tel: +44 (0)1534 780373 or
Email:allan@smithonweb.com
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For Sale
LHD (so ideal for Europe) 2006 McLouis Glen 363
built on Fiat Ducato chassis with automatic
transmission and 2.8 litre diesel engine.
22,000 miles - Good condition regularly serviced and
surveyed (last in Spring 2014). New tyres and cam
belt fitted Spring 2013.
4 seat belts; 4 berths with fixed double bed at the
rear. Table at front (with 2 ‘captains’ seats in cab) –
removes to create 2nd double bed.
Usual fit out (with unused removable winter carpets)
and many extras including reversing camera, solar
panel, refillable LPG system, bike rack, awning,
alarm, TV/DVD player, central heating and extensive
contents including folding picnic table with 2 chairs,
kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, bedding etc.
Ideal for a first time buyer.
VAT paid and currently stored in France year round (storage available to mid April 2015)
Price £19,950.00 complete with contents.
Also available separately: 2 adult bikes – 1 electric (£250) and 1 road bike with 21 gears (£50).
For further details please contact David and Liz Orton on
Tel: +44 (0)1481 728579 or
Email:davidandliz.orton@virgin.net
The Actor
A little boy gets home from school and says "Dad, I've got a part in the school play as a man who's been
married for 25 years."
His Dad replies "Never mind Son. Maybe next time you'll get a speaking part!!"
Reply Slip for Bowling Evening 18th March 2015 at 18:45
Meal and one game of bowling £13.00, meal only £9.00, bowling only £4.00
Number who want to eat & bowl
Number who just want to eat
Number who just want to bowl
Please enter number of people in each of the appropriate boxes above
Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________
Please enclose a cheque made out to JCCC for:- £_______________
Please return, by 6th March 2015 to:Mrs Collette Willmett, Le Nid d’Or, Le Grand Jardin de l’Est,
La Grande Route de la Cote, St Clement. JE2 6SW.
N.B. If you do not reply by the 6th March you may not be able to bowl
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Jersey Camping and Caravanning Club Annual Subscription Payment Slip
Annual Subscription £32 per couple, £16 per single member. Due on 1st January 2015.
Enclosed a cheque made out to JCCC £__________________________
Name(s)______________________________________________________
Please return to The Hon Treasurer, Mrs. Sheila Ecobichon,
13 Le Pres du Roi, Rue de Jambart, St Clement, JE2 6LB
N.B. Anyone who has not paid their subscription before the AGM will be unable to vote at that
meeting.
Reply Slip for Shakedown Rally 23rd April – 27th April 2015
Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________
Please return, by 1st March 2015 to:Mr Robin Perchard. Heatherbrae, 4, Brookside Close. La Rue du Huquet. St Martin. JE3 6HE.
Reply Slip for Main Rally 1st June – 6th June 2015
Rally cost is €120 per head (payable at the rally). A deposit of £50.00 per pitch is also required see site
booking form on next the page which should also be completed and returned with this reply slip and your
cheque.
Name(s)_____________________________________________________________________________
Please enclose a cheque made out to JCCC for:- £_______________
Please return, by 18th February 2015 to:Mr Robin Perchard. Heatherbrae, 4, Brookside Close. La Rue du Huquet. St Martin. JE3 6HE.
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