We are at Bledlow Cricket Club for the Valentine's weekend from 13th to 15th February 2026, and we have spaces.

We now have stewards courtesy of Jane and Denis, and Steve and Di. The theme will be red and black, for the romantic occasion, if you are able to join in. Denis has volunteered to cook a chilli meal on the Saturday, in the Club House, for which there will be a small charge of £2.50 per head.

Bookings please to Pat, so that Denis knows how many to cater for.  Pat's details are on the Rally page.​​​

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National Rally

If you are thinking of attending the National Rally, or have already booked, can you make contact with me please, so that I can pass on valuable information.  Thank you Paul ( Chairman )​

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Early bird offer for the National at Statfold

At the moment it is not possible to book for the National online. Please give Ron or Penny at Head Office a phone call, and they will book you in and take payment manually. I hope this clarifies the present situation.

Many thanks Paul, Chairman.

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Due to alterations by Lloyds Bank, our Treasurer can take payment by cash or BACS, but unfortunately we have to add 50p to every payment made by cheque, due to Bank charges.

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BARNSTONES  - We are at Barnstones the 20th to 22nd March 2026, and again in October 2026 for our AGM. The sharp-eyed amongst you have noticed that the Barnstones advert, in this months Motor Caravanner, is advertising camping fees at a far better rate than we had set for our site fees as a Group. The site owner has been contacted, as we thought that we would grab a bargain whilst it was still going, but alas, it is a printing error which the site owner knew nothing about. The matter has been drawn to the attention of the COM, and hopefully the situation will be quickly rectified​

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A message from our Chairman​

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Following the AGM at Oundle, I am pleased to tell you that you do have a Committee willing to stand for a further year. However we are in a very vulnerable position, in that all of the present incumbents are of a certain age, and if anything should happen to any one of those members, then we have no-one in the wings, so to speak, who could slide across into any of the mandatory required positions for the group to carry on.

I am appealing to Nene Valley Group members to really consider volunteering to help our very successful and happy  group move forward, and remove some of that vulnerability. You don't get any perks being on the Committee - just a great feeling that you are putting something back into this great Club of yours. We are a well oiled ( some will say well lubricated! ) team that I am very proud to be part of, but we do need extra help. 

Please speak to me , or any member of the Committee and we will be only too pleased to explain any of our roles, and what is involved.

I do look forward to hearing from you please !            Paul

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Chester Estate Meet  16-18 January

21 vans finally arrived at Chester Estate, 14 Nene Valley, 4 Anglia, 2 Chiltern and 1 East Midlands. Disappointingly we had ' no shows ' again at this meet, when pitches could have been filled, as we had a waiting list for those wanting to come. Pat and Paul were stewards, ably supported by Tony and Carol, and the vans were expertly parked up. Friday evening we gathered in the Threshing Barn, where Tony gave his version of Bingo, Mick did the Bonus Ball, and Paul a quiz on the rivers and canals of England. On Saturday initially the weather was not good, but, however, it improved . We were disappointed to learn that the Archaeological Research Centre had been unable to find a volunteer for our tour this year. Some walked into Wellingborough, some took shorter walks along the Nene, which was in full spate due to all the recent rain. Paul, Tony and Keith cycled into Wellingborough, but had to cut short the ride, due to flooding, so ended up at a coffee stop at a motorcycle dealers. It was Tony's first venture on the joys of an electric bike! Others made good use of the restaurant, where wholesome breakfasts and other treats could be obtained. On Saturday evening we all gathered in the beautiful Threshing Barn again, where John, our caller, entertained us with a mixture of Barn and Country dancing. I don't think we have improved much from last year, but we can laugh at ourselves! Again, we had a raffle to be proud of, for such a small group. On Sunday some stayed on to be treated to a delicious Sunday roast, before making our journeys home. Also on Sunday our group was complimented by the area manager of Chester Estate, she was very impressed by us all, and she hoped we would be back in 2027.                   PAT

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New Year - 2026

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February 13-15

Bledlow Cricket Club, HP27 9PF

Pretty village,  use of Club House, Valentines weekend.

 

March 20-22

Barnstones  Camping and Caravan Site, Great Bourton. OX17 1QU

 

April 10-12

Prince William School, Oundle. PE8 4BS

Hard standing, Use of Hall in evenings. Ed Cox as entertainment.

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May 7-10

Kineton Sports and Social Club. CV35 0DT

Access to Club House, toilet and shower block.  Motor Museum 5 miles away.

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May 21-26 

National at Statfold Country Park, Tamworth B79 0BU.

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Amended date for Cranford Steam Fayre   -    Start 1pm Thursday 24/09/2026,  finish 12 midday  Monday 28/09/2026.  The price, set by the site owner is fixed at £70 for 1 to 4 nights camping and unlimited entry to the show.

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The SCARECROWS are back !!

Harpole village is holding the Scarecrow Festival this year , and Nene Valley will be there -

September 11-14 2026                              

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