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I took a phone call from Ann Dalrymple today, 20/12/2025, and it is with great sadness that she has decided not to buy another motorhome and , in view of her declining eyesight, to give up driving. Ann and Colin ( when he was alive ) have been members of the Nene Valley Group for many years, with Ann as the driver. Touring abroad, in particular France, she amazed us all with her adventures, right up until recently. We shall miss your good humoured company Ann, and we wish you well on your new ventures. Ann is hoping to join us on some future meets, when she can get to the venue on the bus.   Paul

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Our next meeting in January at the Chester Estate is fully booked, with a waiting list. However, when we are at Bledlow Cricket Club for the Valentine's weekend from 13th to 15th February 2026, 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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Pattishall Christmas Meet

We had 26 vans booked for our Christmas Meet, but sadly three had to drop out at the last moment because of the dreaded flu bug, and we were unable to fill those spaces at such short notice. As our members arrived, they were welcomed with tea, coffee and biscuits in the small hall. In the evening we met in the hall for a catch-up natter and hot mince pies. The Twelve Days of Christmas seemed to be better practiced this year, probably helped by the Chairman remembering to bring his spectacles! Later we had a quiz and raffle tickets were on sale, Mick sold and drew the Bonus Ball, with all the money in the pot going for three prizes, won by two lucky winners. Saturday dawned a much brighter but colder day, with frost on the meadows. We had a coffee morning and some walked into Eastcote for lunch and sustenance. In the afternoon Jane organised a well attended game of Bingo, while the large hall was made ready for the evenings festivities. It started with the now traditional Presidents Sherry Reception, and a bottle of wine per couple for the table. Hearty Cuisine treated us to an absolutely fantastic three course meal, with not one complaint! Well done to them. Entertainment was provided by Justin, and again, he read his audience very well and had us all in stitches with his rhetoric. The raffle! what a raffle! the National would have been proud to have had this. Our thanks to all who quietly contributed to make this possible. We ended the evening with the majority of people on the dance floor for the final part of Justin's act. Sunday morning was another bright sunny day, and we ended our meet with another coffee morning and notices, before our guests made their homeward journeys. The Committee would like to thank everyone who volunteered their services, whether it be refreshments, setting up and taking down chairs and tables, cleaning down and sweeping up, including Tony and Kath for organising the catering and Sherry Reception. As the advert says, 'every little helped'. By popular demand, the caterers and the venue have been booked for 2026.      PAT​

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New Year - 2026

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January 16-18

Chester House Estate, Irchester, NN8 2DH

Limit of 24 vans, so please book early. Use of the Threshing Barn on Friday and Saturday evenings. On Saturday we have a caller and will be having a Barn Dance, please dress up for the experience. Restaurant on site, walking and cycling routes. Archaeological Site , with maybe a visit

to the Museum again. NO CHEMICAL IN YOUR TOILET WHATSOEVER ( including  green ) but daily disposal will be available. This is because it will destroy the action of the bio-digester and pollute the Nene!  Full weekend only - we cannot accommodate an overnight stop.

FULLY BOOKED - there is a waiting list

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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.

 

April 10-12

Prince William School, Oundle. 

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