OUR LATEST NEWS
MESSAGE FROM YOUR COMMITTEE
Well, what years 2020/21/22 have been for us all, as you will be aware we had to cancel many rallies. At least we were able to resume at Fairford in 2022.
Thankfully we ran a few rallies in 2022 and we are preparing for a fuller return to camping and caravanning as time goes on. Our rally programme is being prepared right now and we hope to see you all out and about next year, we will of course be following all the Covid secure guidelines that are required on our rallies next year.
Now that the UK has ended our relationship with the EU please remember - you can have a maximum of 90 days in the EU without a visa. You must also have at least 6 months left on your passport on your travel date.
Best regards
Steve Morgan
MEMBERSHIP FEES
The membership fees for 2023 will be announced soon.
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CORONAVIRUS
Most of us are now vaccinated so the committee are following the community approach of 'living with the virus'. It is still essential to take care of course in 2023. Please see our Rallies page for full information.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 2022
The report will be issued soon.
Here's to 2023 and things improving all around!
Steve Morgan
Chairman
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Membership renewals for 2023 are due now and, as last year, your membership secretary has sent out the membership renewal forms and a GDPR form to be completed and returned.
The committee will announce the fees soon.
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Messages To Members
To all of our Swindon Caravan Club members:- we are really hopeful that 2023 will lift the mood by allowing us back on the road again. 2022 was such a better year for all of us but still not back to normal. The committee send you all our good wishes and hopes that you and yours have stayed safe.
The committee are planning some great events for 2023. If you would like to recommend a campsite for future consideration we would love to hear about it.
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Committee Membership and Helping Out
Your committee are always seeking input, your views and input. If you are interested, why not discuss helping out with a current committee member. You don't have to be a committee member to contribute, there are activities at rallies that would really support the club.
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Items For Sale
Would you like to sell your spare kit via the website? If any members have items for sale that are associated to caravanning and/or camping please provide sale details via your committee.
There are no items for sale at this time.
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How We Handle Your Data
THE CLUB RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY AND ABIDES BY THE GDP REGULATION
All club members new and old have agreed, by joining, for the club's use of your contact details so that we can facilitate your membership. The new regulations recognise that clubs cannot operate without information about their members.
If you would prefer that we do not hold your contact details please email us stating your request and we will delete the information we hold - this could greatly restrict your membership as we will not be able to communicate with you on club matters.
If you are not a member yet and contact the Club. We will retain your email address so that we can communicate with you. If you do not join the Club and you require your email address to be deleted from the Club contact list please let us know and we will facilitate this.
For all the information we hold about members and contacts the club will not publish, share or use that information in any way (other than as declared above) without your express permission.
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Instructions for Members - From BLCCA Meetings
DRONES & KITES
Clubs were reminded that under BLCCC rules the flying of Drones or Kites near caravans is strictly forbidden.
NON UNIT-OWNING MEMBERS
The consensus from clubs was that a Non Unit-Owning Members (NUOM), had to be over 18 years of age and want to attend a rally in a member's unit. These individuals must be a club NUOM member. Each club is to decide if a NUOM member had a vote at club meetings.
ADVICE ON THE USE OF EXTERNAL GAS CYLINDERS ON CLUB RALLIES
The BL Association Committee have undertaken a review of the practice of using gas cylinders outside of units and the conclusion was that tall large external gas cylinders present an unacceptable hazard.
For the use of bottled gas in touring caravans and motor-homes it was agreed that the Association would encourage the adoption of manufacturer's recommendations i.e. gas cylinders are to be located in dedicated internal storage lockers.
Where is it necessary to keep gas cylinders outside of a unit’s locker, for example where an old caravan does not have a purpose built locker, the permitted maximum size is now limited to 15kg. The cylinder must be strapped securely to the unit and connected with a short proprietary hose in good condition and not be under any strain or be vulnerable to strain.
The practice of using an external cylinder to feed into the caravan system via a barbecue outlet is not permitted irrespective of size of cylinder.
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E-Cigarettes and Vaporisers
The subject of e-cigarettes and vaporisers was raised after it had been reported that a few individuals have been smoking them at social evenings. It was agreed that the No Smoking ban remains and both e-cigarette and vaporiser smokers should go outside with normal smokers.
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Illegal Drugs
The use of illegal drugs is not supported by the club. If you take illegal drugs on a rally and are identified as doing so you and your party will be asked to leave the rally field and the police may be notified.
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Other BLCCA Information
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Rally Slips will not be accepted before 15th January.
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On rallies where BLCCC Exemption Certificate is to be used; the 20ft separation rule must be strictly adhered to. (please refer to the rally book for details of the rules).
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School Sites – when rallying on school sites, the caravans must not connect to the school electrics.
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RALLIES FOR 2022
When the 2022 rallies are published you can view them HERE.
Marshalling Volunteers? Your Club needs YOU
Every rally relies on Club Marshals to make it run smoothly. The task is not onerous and is very rewarding.
Why not volunteer next season? It is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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Website Updates
As of 24 July 2021 the hosting of our website on Wix is secured for 3 years.
Your Committee keep the website refreshed and up to date to ensure it provides you with all the information you need. If you have information you would like to be available on the website then just ask.
They hope you enjoy using it and are happy to hear your views on the appearance and any improvements you’d like to see.
END OF LATEST NEWS
NEW COUNSELLOR IN SWINDON
Jennie Owens is a newly qualified counsellor for the Swindon area. Jennie can help you through counselling and talking therapies if you are finding life difficult. In her first year Jennie is offering discounted rates for the first 20 clients. Check out her website.
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Contact Us: E-mail: swindoncaravanandcampingclub@hotmail.co.uk