NEWS | MCC Nene Valley

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE RALLIES

In view of the prolonged dry weather, with no real rain forecast yet, can everyone bring a bucket to be filled with water and placed in front of your van. We will increase the distance between vans for more safety, and there will be NO OUTSIDE BBQ'S WHATSOEVER. Thank you all for cooperating in this time of extreme conditions.

There are new contact details for Head Office, as follows -

It will still be Ron or Penny to assist you , phone 01684 311677,

The Motorcaravanners' Club Ltd.,

10, Duddage Manor Business Park,

Brockeridge Road,

Twyning,

Tewkesbury, GL20 6BY

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.

We will now have to impose a £10 non returnable deposit for rallies where food and/or entertainment have been arranged. This is the result of several recent ' no shows with no communication '

Messages from our Chairman

Following the 2025 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

At a recent Committee Meeting there was discussion about some members who have been leaving a meet early for various reasons. There have been instances of gates being lifted off their hinges, unauthorised routes being used, and even stewards being knocked up at unearthly hours so that they may leave. In an emergency situation, then obviously to disturb the stewards would be acceptable, but these instances have not been emergencies, if you wish to leave a meet early, then in future please arrange with the stewards so that you are in possession of the gate code, or can have access to the gate key and for its return.

At the same meeting it was felt that we could help ourselves in an emergency, by having a fire bucket at the front of our vehicle when on site. We used to do this some years ago, but it seems to have fallen by the wayside, and whilst it is accepted that water is not suitable for every fire situation, it would help in most. Can we continue the use of a fire bucket please.

Your cooperation in both these matters would be most appreciated. Many thanks, Paul.

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CHRISTMAS MEET - PATTISHALL -11TH TO 13TH DECEMBER

Those of Nene Valley members who have booked to be with us at our Christmas Meet, the time has now come for payment please.

£97 for doubles, and £70 for singles, non refundable. This includes parking for the weekend, meal (s), professional entertainment, sherry reception and complementary bottle of wine for 2. Payment to Margaret please, BACS preferred, and if you contact her, she will supply bank details. The Cut-off date is 30th September, if you are unable to attend this Meet after booking with us earlier, please let Pat know, as we have a waiting list. Thank you Paul

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At our Delapre 5- day meet we had 26 vans overall, and Alan and Peggy stepped in at the last moment to steward this gathering. Fortunately the weather was much better than that forecast. A coffee morning was held on Friday, and at the same time raffle tickets were sold. Saturday evening there was a social gathering where the raffle was drawn. On Sunday a car boot sale was held in the grounds. Monday the Northampton Railway Engineers again invited us to ride on their steam and diesel railway, which always proves popular. During the weekend members wandered out of the gates, and either walked or caught the bus into town, a short distance away. Several enjoyed the Abbey tour, whilst others cycled the many available routes by lakes, woods and the town. The Giggle cafe over the road did a roaring trade from our stay. Many thanks to Alan and Peggy for all your work over the meet. PAT

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Next Meets -

September 11-14

The SCARECROWS are back! We will be at Grange Farm, Harpole NN7 4DJ

Due to roadworks and housing expansion, the only route into Harpole is from the A4500 Harpole Turn. Stay on that road with CARE through the High Street, and just as you think you are leaving the village, we are in the paddock on the right. Do not try to enter the village from any other direction! We are staying over to Monday the 14th, to avoid driving through congested streets on the Sunday.

Amended date for Cranford Steam Fayre - A14/J11/A510 Cranford - 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.

Friday 30/10/2026 to Sunday 01/11/2026

Prince William School, Oundle, PE8 4BS AGM WEEKEND, a Bring and Share lunch following the AGM. Professional entertainment on Saturday evening.

13th to 15th November Brailles Village Hall, Upper Brailles, OX15 5AS LImited numbers