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Campers go to Stratford David Marchant ; Caravan & Camping Group J oking aside, 38 units joined us on a weekend when the ground was so wet that we were concerned that the Rally would be cancelled. This gave us some extra problems in trying to get all the Motorhomes on hard ground. With the help of the wardens and some long power cables we managed to accommodate all the motorhomes on solid ground and with power. The Caravans cause less of a problem. The first day of the rally was quite sunny which helped the majority set up in the dry. The following days were again wet but didn’t discourage members from enjoying themselves. Danny had arranged for a full evening programme for those that wanted, each evening we met up socially in the room that we had hired. Thursday evening started with a very hard quiz, including one question that Danny couldn’t pronounce, he decided to skip to the next question; but there was no way members were going to let him get away with that. Despite his best efforts I don’t think anybody got the answer; having said that if he had read it perfectly I still don’t think anybody would have got it. During the week we also played ‘Shove Halfpenny’. Unfortunately, due to the weather the planned bowls was cancelled. One game that caused a great deal of laughter was the ‘Beetle Drive’ with some very strange looking Beetles! National Vice President Yvonne McGregor came to the AGM and I think it would not be an understatement to say she was surprised to see so many there; around 80 members and partners, representing 20 different branches were in attendance. Some had travelled just for the day, for the meeting, and the Sunday Roast that followed.

This year the AGM was again held at Stratford upon Avon Race course on the last weekend in April. Evidently some geezer called ‘Bill Shakespeare’ had a place in the country here, and did a bit of writing to earn a crust!

Local ‘Geezer’ - William (Bill) Shakespeare

There was nothing untoward at the meeting, Mike our Chairman was re- elected; unusually, due to Dave Ashley standing down we also needed to elect a Secretary. Kevin Hullah was again prepared to be our Secretary; he was warmly welcomed and knows the job inside out. Rather strangely, earlier in the meeting Kevin & Angela had been presented with a clock in

thanks for when he was last Secretary, and to Angela for her work as supplies officer, and her support to Kevin. Yvonne addressed the meeting and gave a national point of view. Following the meeting the Committee met. One thing we discussed was the group’s name which had been raised by a member during the meeting. It was felt that there was no need to change at this point. Following the meeting we enjoyed a rather nice roast dinner with good company, as always. In the evening we had another quiz, again presented by Danny, this time the questions seemed easier; and he could pronounce them all! Monday saw some members leaving but those remaining enjoyed better weather, and a fine Supper in the evening. This also included an exciting game of ‘Higher, Lower’ controlled by Danny ‘Brucie’ Kaye, and ably assisted by Sue ‘Anthea’ Knight. Tuesday saw a bright sunny morning; unfortunately, we were all leaving. Following the usual goodbyes and promises to meet in a field somewhere we slowly drifted away home, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

POLICE WORLD Vol 63 No. 3, 2018

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