Loddon D.A. Newsletter

Loddon
D.A.
Newsletter
May – June 2015
Loddon D.A. Committee
Chairman
Yvonne Thorn
Vice Chairman
Duncan Scott
Treasurer
Peter Wood
Secretary
Sally Wood
S.R. Rep
Peter Wood
Dep.S.R. Rep
Duncan Scott
Regalia Officers B & Y Thorn
PRO
Sally Wood
Sites
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Brian Thorn
Officers
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Shanie Masson
Social Secretary Rachel Scott
Countryside care officer
Lee Baker
Youth
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John Masson
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Auditor
Bob Clarke
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LODDON LEAK
NEWSLETTER
EDITOR
Mrs Yvonne Thorn
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Caravanning Club
Chairman’s Corner
First of all I should like to say how nice it was to see so many people at the Easter meet,
everyone seemed to have a good time, and I had lots of nice comments about the meet. The
AGM went well and the members meeting was over very quickly. Unfortunately we have lost our
Vice Chairman Simon as he and his family are moving away from the area, so you are stuck
with me for another year. Our country side care officer Norman is also moving away, however
Duncan has agreed to be our new Vice Chairman and our new recruit Lee has taken on the post
of countryside care. It is nice to see so many younger people on the committee which bodes
well for the future of Loddon DA. We had to cancel our proposed meet at Horsley owing to lack
of support, we have to have a minimum of 7 units to run a meet on a club site and we were
unable to reach that amount. I hope to see lots off you out and about over the summer and let
us hope for good weather.
Yvonne
Fred Lee
I would like to thank all those that came and gave their last respects to Fred, there was in
excess of 70 at his funeral, which shows how much he was liked and respected, from all
walks of life, dogs, caravanning, work, trefoil and friends, your presence there was very
much appreciated and was a help to us all, and thank you for your donations to British
Lung Foundation and Longcoat Chihuahua Club Rescue in Fred’s memory. I will let you
know the figures when they have been finalised.
Sue Lee
Thursday April 30th -- Tuesday May 5th
5 Day May Bank Holiday Meet at
Firs Farm, Lopcombe Corner
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The programme of events will include Cream teas
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Site opens at 1.00pm Thursday.
£7.50pun
For directions please see Y.B.S.B. 184-94. MR184/256354.
N51o 07.035
W1o38.139
SP5 1BW
For further details please ring 07856 636064
Within easy drive of Salisbury with its beautiful Cathedral.
Or on Saturday why not visit the DOWNTON CUCKOO FAIR Which is advertised as
“Friendly, fun and free to come!” The fair is held on the village greens in the picturesque
village of Downton is situated six miles south of Salisbury on the edge of the New Forest
Sunday & Monday from 11.00am – 5.00pm
Old Sarum Castle is under siege! Experience a 12th century siege as it springs to life in the
castle grounds and witness the forces prepare for battle. With living history encampments,
tales of clashes from days gone by, fun and games activities for young time travellers and an
awe-inspiring showdown – this will be a great way for the whole family to discover Old
Sarum’s bloodthirsty past.
Friday 15th - Sunday 18th May
Brocklands Farm West Meon.
This site is next to the disused Meon Valley railway line, which makes for miles of peaceful
walking or cycling. And if you need a bit of shopping a short walk down the railway brings you
into the pretty village of West Meon. And if you fancy fresh fish for your b.b.q there is a trout
farm less than a mile away
Directions Brocklands Farm is signposted from the A32 just south of West Meon. Look out for
yellow DA signs. For further directions please see BSB 185/60
Site opens 1.00pm Friday. £10.00 pun.
For more details please ring 07743 687715
MR 185/639235 GU321JN N51o 00.625 - W1o 5.349
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For those wishing to attend the SR AGM this lovely site is approx. 13 miles from Greatham
Southern Region A.G.M.
16th May at Greatham Village Hall Petersfield Rd., Greatham, Hampshire
A.G.M. Saturday 11.00am
MR 186/775306. GU33 6HE.
For further details see Out & About
June 12th to June 29th
For the 31st glorious year
LODDON D.A. is returning to
MANOR FARM
BURTON BRADSTOCK
DORSET
After all what more could you want a lovely site, beautiful countryside,
a pretty village (with shops & pubs) close to the sea & the Jurassic coast.
and
The usual friendly Loddon welcome.
News
For those campers who thinking of returning to this lovely site we should like to point out that
the old entrance has been upgraded and the old track replace by a new concrete one, so no
more pot holes and bumps.
Directions
Take the B 3157 from Bridport to Weymouth, on entering the village of Burton Bradstock look
out for the LDA signs and turn right into the entrance.
MR193/485895. DT6 4QA.
N500 42.234 - W20 43.785
Sat/nav users please approach from Bridport and not through the narrow Shipton Gorge.
For further information ring Loddon D.A. phone 07856 636064
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Why not visit the
WEST DORSET VINTAGE TRACTOR & STATIONARY ENGINE CLUB RALLY
39th Annual West Dorset Vintage Rally held on weekend 13-14th June 2015. Saturday 10am
bygones auction, and with vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls,
bar & refreshments. Held at the Melplash Show site at West Bay
WEST BAY CAR BOOT SALE
Every Sunday weather permitting
West Bay Road, Car Park
8:00am - 1.00pm
BRIDPORT STREET MARKET
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning
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And of course if you are a fan of the Broadchurch TV series why not visit West Bay and see if
you can spot the locations where some of the scenes were shot. While you are there why not
sit on the sea front and indulge in some of the local fish and chips.
If you fancy an ice cream Hythe beach at the other end of Burton Bradstock sell very delicious
ones from a cabin behind the restaurant.
WHY If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there
you'll feel better.. But don't make an appointment, and you'll stay sick.
Friday 19th June
to
Monday 22nd
Friday 26th June
Pierrepont Farm, The Reeds,
Tilford, Nr Frensham, Surrey
Chitty Farm. Wall Lane,
Silchester
Next to the Tilford Rural Life Centre
New & existing members welcomed on this
flat site near the remains of the
Roman town of Celleva Atrebatum
to
Sunday 28th
The Rural Life Centre is a museum of past
village life covering the years from 1750 to
1960. It is set in over ten acres of garden and
woodland and housed in purpose-built and
reconstructed buildings including a chapel,
village hall, cricket pavilion and schoolroom.
Displays show village crafts and trades such
as wheelwrighting, bakers, vets and many
more. An historic village playground provides
entertainment for children as does a
preserved narrow gauge light railway which
operates on Sundays.
Also nearby there is a garden centre which
sells camping equipment. The famous
Frensham Ponds are also within easy reach.
£8.50 pun Site opens 1.00pm
Directions:- From Basingstoke take the
A340 to Tadley. At first roundabout in
Tadley turn right continue to T junction,
turn R into Silchester road, after approx 1
m turn L into Kings Road, after about 1
mile on sharp bend go right into Wall lane
site on left after two bends. Look out for &
follow LDA signs. Or continue through
Tadley and turn right at the traffic lights
after Sainsbury’s and then continue to
Kings Road.
RG7 2HP.
MR 175/637629
N51o 21.649 -- W001o 05.096
£8.00 pun 07743 687715 for more details
Further details ring 07743 687715
DIRECTIONS
3rd – 5th July
From A31 Farnham bypass at traffic lights
take B3001 Station Hill, after railway crossing
keep right Tilford Road after approx 2.5mls
keep right into Reeds Road in 1.5mls go past
the Rural Life Centre and the site is on right.
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You can approach from Frensham but the
turning from A287 is very narrow
GU10 3BS. MR 186/901422.
N51o 10.896 -
W000o 46.421
Marwell Activity Centre
Owslebury. nr Winchester
More details in next newsletter
LODDON D.A.
Is joining the Southern Region
on their THS at Popham Airfield
over the Spring Bank Holiday.
Dot Coxhead
We were recently informed of the death of Dot Coxhead another long-time member of
Loddon DA. Dot and her husband Norman, who predeceased her, were founder members of
Loddon DA. Norman served as Chairman for some years and Dot acted a treasurer. They
often stewarded both the weekend and the holiday meets and once when the meet was held
in the field behind their house, they took down the fence and pushed their caravan onto the
site. Those of us who attended the Loddon DA dinner dances at the Elcot Park Hotel will
always remember Dot dressed up in all her finery sliding down the banisters.
A fun lady and a hardworking Loddon DA member. R.I.P. Dot.