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MORE SIG NEWS Caravan and Camping look back on a Great Year... T he Caravan and Camping Group organised several successful rallies in 2012. Staffordshire Branch held the 5 th Ice Cream Rally at the Red Lion Ice Cream Farm, Haughton, Awards ceremony in Portugal, October, 2012. Ralliers at the Driffield rally certainly experienced the Yorkshire Riviera at its best with a beautiful weekend of wall to wall sunshine, food fayres, farmers markets, historical houses and glorious beaches. Mercia who allowed the Group to use the facility at Force Headquarters at Hindlip Hall. The horse racing game was great fun and is available for loan at future events. Contact details below. At the Belford rally members discovered the origin

of the Singin’ Hinny - which is a type of scone cooked on an open fire. It gets its odd name from impatient children asking when it would be ready and being told by their mothers, “it won’t be long now, it’s singin’ hinny”. Singin’ referred to the sound made by the dough as it sizzled and Hinny is a term of affection in the North East of England meaning honey. Ralliers also enjoyed a trip on the Heatherslaw Light Railway - a 15” gauge railway that runs between the picturesque Northumbrian villages of Ford and Etal. Turn to page 31 for a full list of rallies for the 2013 season or contact: caravan-and-camping@ipa- uk.org or to read rally reports in more detail visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Pitch-Newsletter Motorcycle Group Turn to page 14 for news of the Motorcycle Group’s Moroccan adventure or if you are interested in joining email: motorcycling@ipa-uk.org Bowling Group The Bowling Group plans to hold a bowling festival during 2013 on the back of their successful inaugural event that took place in August, 2012. For more information contact Sean Hannigan at: bowling@ipa-uk.org Scuba Diving Group For an update from the Diving Group contact Mark Faunt: diving@ipa-uk.org

Stafford, in August. Fifty four attending members enjoyed a fish and chip tea in the marquee and battled through several rounds of knockout table top skittles. Ann Corbishley took first prize closely followed in second place by Diane Johnson, Kevin Hullah was a worthy third place. A book sale in the aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, held during this rally, raised over £118. Peter Corbishley reported some strange goings on in Derbyshire. He likened the county to the Bermuda Triangle as several accidents and mishaps occurred during the Fenny Bentley rally. A run in with an EU official over pitch markers was the first of many strange happenings. Peter said, “You couldn’t make it up!” - as mechanical breakdowns followed a broken ankle, a fall from a bicycle, a flat tyre and a non flushing loo! Peter added, “All I can add is...when travelling through Derbyshire, beware...” Dave and Sue Knight organised the first Driffield rally. Sue reported that Yorkshire was voted the UK’s Best Holiday Destination at the World Travel Interested in Self Defence Rob Stenhouse from North Wales branch has reached 'Group in Foundation' status for his initiative to form an IPA Special Interest Group for those interested in Defensive Tactics. He is asking like minded members interested in self defence and defensive tactics to help formalise the Group.

Kevin Hullah, the Group Secretary, brushed with celebrities in Chipping Norton after he allegedly witnessed Jeremy Clarkson collecting his Elddis from the Merryweather Farm caravan site storage area. Mr Clarkson, the Top Gear presenter and resident of Chipping Norton, must have had a radical turnaround in his opinion of caravans as these vehicles have often been involved in destructive comedy stunts on his TV show. Kevin also saw Julian Lloyd-Webber filling up his car at the garage when he went for his morning paper. The final brush with fame happened when the Ralliers were invited into the on-site marquee where a local band was rehearsing. One of our members got into a conversation with the band and discovered the drummer’s uncle was Billy Nevitt - one of the most successful jockeys of the postwar era, who rode several Derby winners. One of the main highlights of the Stourport rally was a horse racing night held in what must be a rare feature these days – a Police Club! This was by kind permission of the Chief Constable of West

Wanted Modellers and GeocaChers Clive Washbourne is a Railway Modelling enthusiast who operates in OO gauge. Clive believes it is beneficial to share specialist knowledge and has often been approached on this subject. He is willing to coordinate a discussion group so any member interested can contact him by e-mail at: cwashbourne@blueyonder.co.uk Andrew Hamilton, is looking to contact members interested in

Rob (right) sparring

Rob said, “I subscribe to the vision, ‘give police officers the skills they need to survive when attacked’. In other words, ‘keep officers safe on the streets’. This vision was held by people who were my inspiration. At present I run a defensive tactics club at Chester University, I teach Defensive Tactics in a firearms department and am a member of the IPDTA. I would very much like to set up an IPA Defensive Tactics Special Interest Group.” Rob has written an article on his inspiration and plans for the Group. To read this article visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Defence-Tactics Anyone interested in this Group should contact Rob direct on: DT@ipa-uk.org

Geocaching. This great outdoor pursuit is perfect for families. If you are a Geocacher or want to know what one is - turn to page 20.

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