Hertfordshire Centre Rallies 2009

Attractions The old county town of Huntingdon is close by with shops and eating places. Social with a Mexican

theme in the hall. Buffalo stew option for those prefer, please indicate on rally slip

Directions Take A6 northbound from Barton Le Clay, turn left sp. Flitton / Silsoe in 0.7 miles turn left into Ampthill

Road. Sp Flitton in 0.3 on top of the hill turn left sp Flitton. In another 0.6 miles turn right in Wardhedges

Attractions This rally coincides with the Caravan Show at the NEC. If you have any money left after

Attractions Lovely village with great walks from site. Village Pub serves grub.

Attractions Enjoy walking in the fresh air around this quiet site on the outskirts of Ashwell. Local Inns in the village

Directions Leave A1 at Biggleswade South R/A (Homebase) onto A6001 signpost Bigglewades, in about 1 mile turn

right B1040 towards Potton, continue through village square of Potton (B1040) towards Gamlingay in about

2.5 miles turn right signposted Millfield Care Home, continue along private track, site on right in 250 yds.

Rally Officers Jackie & Roy Baldwin. 16 Church Lane, Gamlingay, Beds. SG19 3EX

Attractions This a new site in Gamlingay, excellent walks from the site, very central to visit Bedford, Cambridge and

Peterborough. An evening meal in local pub, please indicate on rally slip if interested.

Attractions. 2 day Annual Shire horse show inside the new Peterborough Exec Centre also dog Agility with numerous

Rally Limit TBA

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Knebworth Country Park 20^th – 22^nd March

Relax ! Relax ! and more Relax ! Rally No 7

By kind permission of Christine Smith

O/S Ref. (TL) 234 215 Post Code SG3 6PY

Directions Leave A1 ( M ) at Junc. 7 Stevenage South exit. Follow signs into Knebworth Park.

Rally Officers Kate & Paul Dalton,

Assistant

Rally Officers T.B.A.

Attractions Beautiful Country Park in the centre of the County. Many retail shopping areas close by.

Closing Date 15^th March or 8^th March if a plaque is required.

Rally Fee £16.00

Rally Opens 2 pm.

Rally Limit 20

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Willows Farm – London Colney 27^th– 29^th March

Clogs Away Rally No 8

By kind permission of Andrew Wolfe

O/S Ref. (TL) 192 038 Post Code AL2 1BB

Directions Leave M25 at Junc. 22, follow brown Tourist signs for (Open

Farm). Take exit off roundabout for London Colney

(Coursers Road). Entrance to farm on left in approx. 300yds.

Rally Officers Jan & Stuart Weedon

Assistant

Rally Officers Sandie & Alan Evans

Attractions Mosquito Aircraft Museum near-by and children’s farm on site

Clever Clogs revisited at the Saturday social

Closing Date 22^nd March or 15^th March if a plaque is required.

Rally Fee £12.75

Rally Opens 2 pm.

Rally Limit 25

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Directions After A1 junc. 8 take A602 towards Hitchin, on bypass turn left onto

A505. Fork right at mini R/A onto B655 towards Pirton. At Pirton Cross, turn right to Pirton ( Hitchin

Attractions. The Centre annual Darts competition over the weekend. Possible walk weather permitting. Social in

Rally Limit 30

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Standalone Farm Letchworth 17^th – 19^th April

Rally No 11

By kind permission of Jean Avins

O/S Ref. (TL) 210 335 Post Code SG6 4JN

Directions From A1(M) take junc 9, take A6141 to Letchworh. Straight on following Town Centre & Standalone Farm

signs. At the Methodist Church R/A, turn right onto Norton Way South. Continue onto Norton Way North

until sp. for Arlesey / Hitchin. Turn left onto Wilbury Road.

Farm about 0.75 miles on right. Look out for Brown farm signs

Rally Officers Kate & Paul Dalton,

Attractions. Rare breeds farm with children’s play. picnic area & crafts shops on site. Fish & Chips Supper on

Saturday night and a quiz planned

Closing Date 12^th April or 5^th April if a plaque is required.

Rally Fee £11.60

Rally Opens 4 pm.

Rally Limit 50

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Phasels Wood – Kings Langley 24^th– 26^th April

Two Knights with St. George Rally No 12

By kind permission of Kevin McKay

O/S Ref. (TL) 057 038 Post Code WD4 9NA

Directions Access only from M25 J20. - Take the northbound A41 towards Hemel Hempstead – Entrance to Phasels Wood is via 2^nd lay-by. 2.2 miles from J20 r/a. There is NO access Southbound. Please travel via J20 Northbound carriageway. The postcode will help you Sat-Nav for guidance only, but will not direct you to the rally field.

Rally Officers Linda & Cliff Callow,

Assitant

Rally Officers Kathy & Chris Roper.

Attractions. A popular and fun filled activity weekend for all ages with a St.George’s theme.

Games and refreshments on Friday evening with an ‘Activity Day’ on Saturday, to include Shooting, Archery and the Cresta Run for the thrill seekers among you. Dobbin Race and a raffle, with themed competitions over the weekend.

Closing Date 19^th April or 12^th April if a plaque is required.

Rally Fee £12.75 unconfirmed

Rally Opens 4 pm.

Rally Limit 50

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Motorhome Show 24^th – 26th April

Peterborough Showground Rally No 12a

By kind invitation from the Beds Centre

O/S Ref. (TL) 147 955 Post Code PE2 6XE

Directions Take A1 North to A605.

Follow East of England Showground signs, then the Motorhome Show

signs and finally the Beds CC signs in Showground

Liaison Officers Margaret &Brian Pettinger

Booking Forms Ron & Sue Morgan. (Beds Centre)

Attractions Good Entertainment all weekend. National Motorhome show all over the weekend

Closing Date 19^th April

Rally Fee See booking Form

Rally Opens 2 p. m

Rally Limit None

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If approaching from Northchurch / Berkhampsted on the B4506 (New Rd) it is 2.7 miles on the left.

From Dagnall ( Ringshall Rd) it is approx 1 mile on the right past Ringshall crossroads. Look out for large

Attractions Good walking and cycling on and around the Estate, bring your boots

Directions From A10 at Puckeridge follow A120 toeards Bishops Stortford. Cross traffic Lights into Little Hadham. About 2 miles further on take 2^nd exit at R/A (sp. Bishops Stortford). After 0.5 mile take left turn at double mini R/A into Rugby Club.

Attractions Historic Bishop’s Stortford offers an interesting Sat market and a variety of shops, with plenty of refreshment from ancient hostelries to 21^st century coffee shops. Conditions permitting, on Sat there will be croquet (no experience required, just have a go) followed by afternoon tea

Attractions This year we are going to be Cowboys and Indians, dress for the occasion. Camp fires burning. Tepee

building, who’s got the best head dress. We will be making them on the rally.

Directions On A10 towards Puckeridge take 1^st left after East Herts Golf Club entrance into Hamel Lane, sp. Knights Hill & The Mauldens. After about 1 mile, turn into a private road, sp. Knights Hill Farm. Site entrance is through farm gate after 0.3 miles.

Attractions Lovely site, Friday night get together, Saturday night join us in the

Directions From Hemel Hempstead's magic roundabout, take the A4146 towards Leighton
Buzzard. Just after passing the Great Gaddeson Wine place on the left when
arriving in Water End, The Red Lion PH. on the left, turn right signposted
Markyate into Red Lion Lane, After a short distance site on the right, just
after the Rose & Sceptre PH.

Watch out for rally signs

Attraction s Rally opens Thursday 2 p.m.

The incident room will be open on Friday evening, come and find out "who
done it"

Lunch for everyone on Saturday, Please book before the rally to help with
the catering, It would be nice for us all to sit down for lunch together.

Saturday evening we will be dancing the night away to Rocking Revival in the
Hall on site. Theme of the evening is Cops & Robbers. Fancy Dress Optional

2010 Programme will be launched on Saturday afternoon Concourse de Elegance competition.

Attractions Join us for the centre Boules Competition, followed by a cream tea.

Directions From M25 take junction 20, northbound onto the A41. Leave the A41 at the Tring turn off, at roundabout turn right towards Berkhampsted, first left into Cow lane, the Rugby Club 200m on the right.

Attractions Ladies come to be spoilt this weekend, lunch together while you put your feet up, you chaps will attend to your every need. We will be serving a 3 course lunch.

Directions From A41 Tring / Aylesbury, take slip road sp. Wendover. Continue to Aston Clinton and turn right onto B489.

Pass reservoir, then turn left onto unclassified road, sp. Wilstone. In village, site on left just after sharp right hand bend.

Attractions The Youth Team are here this weekend to bring about a magical musical extravaganza from film and

join us for a musical get together on Friday Night Saturday we will be running a sports afternoon followed

By popular demand the youth will be again entertaining you with a Saturday Night of Musical Shows

watch out for some of your fellow ralliers appearing as special guests by request !!

Fancy dress competition will be organised for the best musical character. Don’t forget the choco’s &

Attractions Centre fishing competition will be held on Saturday, Please indicate on rally slip if you want to fish.

Attractions Capel Manor has 30 acres of themed gardens and two ornamental lakes. Free entrance on production

of your CC membership card. Forty Hall and Crews Hill nurseries, pubs and restaurants all near by.

Directions From A1 M Junc. 10 take A507 Stotfold / Shefford. Continue over three R/A’s At fourth R/A (after

railway bridge) turn right on to A6001 towards Henlow village / Langford. At the end of Henlow village.

Attractions Come and enjoy a relaxing weekend. Lots of places of interest, Biggleswade market on Saturday.

Directions Do not approach the site from Knebworth. From Stevenage take the A602 towards Ware. At Watton at Stone, turn right towards Datchworth, the turn right towards Datchworth Green. After tennis courts take next right, Site behind village hall, right in 100 yds. Approach with care.

Directions From M11 Junc. 7, take A414 sp. Chelmsford, After approx 0.75 miles past junction with A128 and B184,

Directions From Royston take the A10 northbound, Turn right at the sign for Melbourn Village & Science Park. Site

Herts Air Ambulance , Book Thursday night and make a long weekend for a change.

Directions M25 Junc. 25 A10 towards Hertford. At first R/A, turn left B198, sp.

Cuffley / Goffs Oak. Next R/A turn left B156. At mini R/A, turn right into Newgatestreet Road, In one mile

Attractions Broxbourne / Wormley Woods near by for lovely walks. Cuffley village with some local shops.

(Old A10). through High Cross, turn left at the Raj Villa Indian Restaurant. Sp. Whitehill Golf Club & Standon Green End, after 0.25 of a mile rally field on left.

Attractions Your opportunity to compete for the Centre’s golf trophy at Whitehill Golf Club - Dane End. Nice walks in

the area Please indicate on rally slip if you want to play golf. Hot Dogs & Conker competition in the evening

Nominations for Centre Committee must be in to the Hon. Sec by 7 pm Saturday.

Attractions A Festival to celebrate wine, beer and food, traditional German Fayre

Onto A6001 signpost Biggleswade, in about 1 mile turn right onto the B1040 signpost Potton. In 1.5 miles

Attractions Within easy reach of Biggleswade, Bedford and Cambridge. The Caravan Show ( this weekend) Main

line train services from Bigglewade to Peterborough. Possible visit to Potton Brewery, please indicate

Directions From A1 (M) Junc. 4 take A6129 to Welwyn Garden City at R/A with A1000, take 2^nd exit continue on the

A1000, after pelican crossing, turn right into Holwell Road, then left into Peartree Lane. School is on the

Attractions A night of witchcraft, skulduggery, ghouls & ghosts. Fancy dressoptional. Welwyn Garden City for all the

Directions From A14. take A1096 St. Ives by pass. At the ‘Vindis’ roundabout turn left and past London Road. Site

right & turn right onto A1134 (Long Rd), within 1.5 miles at R/A continue into Queen Ediths Way, within 1

mile turn right into Limekiln Rd, Site on right in 150yds.Traffic calming & mini R/A’s the length of the High

Street have made towing through village inadvisable / exceptionally difficult.

Rally Officers June & Keith Worman. e-mail:webmaster@hertfordshirecentre.co.uk

Attractions The City of Cambridge is near by we will be organising a 7mile walk around the local area. Possible

Directions Exit A1 from biggleswade south to roundabout (Homebase) at 2nd roundabout turn left into Holme

Attractions Friday night usual Children in Need charity do, Cheese & Wine hosted by

Directions From A1M leave at Junc. 9 and follow signs to Letchworth, continuing through a ‘long about’ to a R/A

junc. with A505, turn left and in 1.4 miles turn right by a pillar box, with a sign towards Highfield