Rally RETROFESTIVAL NEWBURY AUGUST 2017

Thank you for all your arrival days & times so far - my list is starting to fill up :active: - please keep them coming!
 
Cut -off date is this Wednesday 26th July so please get your forms in (first class post or email & bank transfer please) if you don't want to miss out on this one! Have a read through this thread as there is lots of info. plus videos of the acts that will be there (y)
Funsters & RVOC members have a great discounted rate & camping in our own well located central area - 101 pitches booked so far!
 
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That's it Funsters - great to see so many of us will be at Retro! (y) :party2:
Please have a look at the videos on this thread to help you choose the acts you don't want to miss & suggest getting a program on arrival (£1) so you can plan your weekend. With 3 stages there are bound to be some favourites on at the same time but it's just a short walk between the stages.
My job bumping this, so as many spot it as possible that might want to come, is done but please keep watching the thread for any useful info. or updates - not long to go now :Grin:
 
*Landy Lover Bill & Shirl
*Motor Roamin Rick & Rosie
*ADI4 Adi & Cassie
Tel Terry & Jen
Sooty Nige & Les
Larry 99 Laurance & Angela
Elitegsp Kev & Bev
Onan Alan & Teresa
Paul & Debra + + Ashley & Jessica
Euroliner Rae & Jacky
Smudger Derek AKA Smudger
Kevin Marshall Alison & Kevin
Chris S-S Chris & Nora
Martin & Dee Martin & Dee
Stunette Stuart & Nette
Audrey J Malc & Audrey
Arthur Arthur & Teresa
Gulfbluersr Steve & Elaine
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*Wombles Alan, Karen
*Taran-Las Phil
Tony Bryson Tony & Thereasa
Daybreaker Bill & Kathy
Old Age Travellers Dave & Christine
Leighton & Kay Leighton & Kay
Pete & Deb176 Pete & Deb
Gord Ven Gord & Lorraine
Soul Buddies John & Deb
tacr2man Max & Sue
DaveNSue Dave & Sue
Westhamman David
Bigtwin Ian & Linda George & Kim
Freedom Wagon Sandra & Sid
Mikethebike Michael & Sue
Bicknell Michael & Carol
Raysalaugh Ray & Barb
Captain Nemo Ken & Janet
Robbie Williams Robbie
Trekkin Adrian & Michelle
Wendy K Scott Wendy & Geoff
Dave Bryant David & Caroline
Little Camper Tara & Paul
Desperado Fran & Steve
Steve Martin Steve & Ange
Jan V D Merwe Jon & Sue
Loulou48 Tracy & Gordon
Trickymicky Mick & Shelly
Target Paster Bob and Jan
Shona Spooner Shona & Chris
Dave Sanderson Dave & Helen
Skirmishguy Jim
Chrysalis Chris & Alice
Croc Ian & Mandy
The Crag Craig & Paula
Shaun Loughlin Shaun
Silver Fox Rich & Pen
Jazzijeff Jeff & Karen
Lone Ranger Chris & Anne
Prout Engineering Lorraine & Peter
John5thwheeler John
Motorhome Muppets Carl & Pam
Jimbost Jim & Kim
Dixie & Big Bad Hog Jayne & JJ
Dave & Eileen Dave & Eileen
Tony Tony
Knighttemplar Paul & Sharon
Mexican Pete Peter & Linda
Jimbo99 Jim & Carol
Alan Thompson Al
Hhunt6 Kev & Helen
Paul Mason Paul
Donna Skinner Donna
Nigel Thomas Nigel & Gerri
Ash 4x John
67 Globetrotter Monica & Mark
Mark Simpson Simo
Wedgy Patrick & Lynda
MelKaren Mel & Karen
Daved2524 David & Toni
JonP Jon
Lenny HB Lenny & Mijhan
Sonia & Kev Sonia & Kev
Tomag Thom
Sue Rowley Sue & Steve
Paul Slator Paul
955MATT Matt Clare & Balian
William Lythgoe Bill & Jenny
Carol Carol & Eddie
AllanK Allan & Cathy
Scottie John
Beacons Jan & Mike
The Truckers Joan & Michael
C.L.S. Mark & Sharon
Cliffey David
Steve & Karon Steve & Karon
Haganap Paul & Nikki
WINO Liz & David
Blakey Peter and Tracy
Bryan P 49 Bryan & Sally
Westie on Tour Jason and Michelle
Olly Boy Doug
Trees Moving John & Malini
Treeeev Trevor & Ching
Hchris Chris & Trish
SteveandDenise Steve & Denise
Detnor Norman & Odette
Crazylegs John
 
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Thank you to everyone so far who has messaged back with their arrival days & estimated times for Retro Newbury (y)
The list kept growing & growing :hi5: so that after our request for this information there are a few we have not had a reply from yet so @Michael Bicknell @Wendykscott @Little Camper @Loulou48 @Targetpaster @croc @thecrag @Knight Templar @mexican pete @Alan Thompson @Paul Mason @donna skinner @JonP @Sonia and Kev @tomag @William Lythgoe @AllanK @The truckers @Cliffey @Blakey @TREES MOVING @Treeeev @Crazylegs please can you message here or PM me with your arrival day & time as it would be very helpful with so many to marshal!

Arrivals are from 8.30am until 8pm on Thursday & Friday - looking forward to hearing back & getting the lovely long list sorted! :smiley:

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Infinity31 said:
We went last year and thoroughly enjoyed it so booked early to camp again this year. I've only just become a member here and find this :RollEyes:

Never mind, it's still worth the price.
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Do come & say Hi & see where you could be camped next year! :hi:
 
Wombles said:
Do come & say Hi & see where you could be camped next year! :hi:
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Yes, I was planning on coming over to see how the other half camp. I'm slumming it with a group of tenting friends, they would rib me if I joined you in the 'Upper Field' :D
 
Landy lover said:
*Landy Lover Bill & Shirl
*Motor Roamin Rick & Rosie
*ADI4 Adi & Cassie
Tel Terry & Jen
Sooty Nige & Les
Larry 99 Laurance & Angela
Elitegsp Kev & Bev
Onan Alan & Teresa
Paul & Debra + + Ashley & Jessica
Euroliner Rae & Jacky
Smudger Derek AKA Smudger
Kevin Marshall Alison & Kevin
Chris S-S Chris & Nora
Martin & Dee Martin & Dee
Stunette Stuart & Nette
Audrey J Malc & Audrey
Arthur Arthur & Teresa
Gulfbluersr Steve & Elaine
**** RALLY AREA ******** *****************
*Wombles Alan, Karen
*Taran-Las Phil
Tony Bryson Tony & Thereasa
Daybreaker Bill & Kathy
Old Age Travellers Dave & Christine
Leighton & Kay Leighton & Kay
Pete & Deb176 Pete & Deb
Gord Ven Gord & Lorraine
Soul Buddies John & Deb
tacr2man Max & Sue
DaveNSue Dave & Sue
Westhamman David
Bigtwin Ian & Linda George & Kim
Freedom Wagon Sandra & Sid
Mikethebike Michael & Sue
Bicknell Michael & Carol
Raysalaugh Ray & Barb
Captain Nemo Ken & Janet
Robbie Williams Robbie
Trekkin Adrian & Michelle
Wendy K Scott Wendy & Geoff
Dave Bryant David & Caroline
Little Camper Tara & Paul
Desperado Fran & Steve
Steve Martin Steve & Ange
Jan V D Merwe Jon & Sue
Loulou48 Tracy & Gordon
Trickymicky Mick & Shelly
Target Paster Bob and Jan
Shona Spooner Shona & Chris
Dave Sanderson Dave & Helen
Skirmishguy Jim
Chrysalis Chris & Alice
Croc Ian & Mandy
The Crag Craig & Paula
Shaun Loughlin Shaun
Silver Fox Rich & Pen
Jazzijeff Jeff & Karen
Lone Ranger Chris & Anne
Prout Engineering Lorraine & Peter
John5thwheeler John
Motorhome Muppets Carl & Pam
Jimbost Jim & Kim
Dixie & Big Bad Hog Jayne & JJ
Dave & Eileen Dave & Eileen
Tony Tony
Knighttemplar Paul & Sharon
Mexican Pete Peter & Linda
Jimbo99 Jim & Carol
Alan Thompson Al
Hhunt6 Kev & Helen
Paul Mason Paul
Donna Skinner Donna
Nigel Thomas Nigel & Gerri
Ash 4x John
67 Globetrotter Monica & Mark
Mark Simpson Simo
Wedgy Patrick & Lynda
MelKaren Mel & Karen
Daved2524 David & Toni
JonP Jon
Lenny HB Lenny & Mijhan
Sonia & Kev Sonia & Kev
Tomag Thom
Sue Rowley Sue & Steve
Paul Slator Paul
955MATT Matt Clare & Balian
William Lythgoe Bill & Jenny
Carol Carol & Eddie
AllanK Allan & Cathy
Scottie John
Beacons Jan & Mike
The Truckers Joan & Michael
C.L.S. Mark & Sharon
Cliffey David
Steve & Karon Steve & Karon
Haganap Paul & Nikki
WINO Liz & David
Blakey Peter and Tracy
Bryan P 49 Bryan & Sally
Westie on Tour Jason and Michelle
Olly Boy Doug
Trees Moving John & Malini
Treeeev Trevor & Ching
Hchris Chris & Trish
SteveandDenise Steve & Denise
Detnor Norman & Odette
Crazylegs John
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@westhamman @bigtwin @mikethebike @Michael Bicknell @raysalaugh @Captain Nemo @Wendykscott @Little Camper @Loulou48 @Targetpaster @Chrysalis @croc @thecrag @Silver-Fox @Motorhome Muppets @Dave and eileen @Knight Templar @mexican pete @Alan Thompson @Hhunt6 @Paul Mason @Wedgy @melkaren @daved2524 @JonP @Lenny HB @Sonia and Kev @tomag @955matt @William Lythgoe @Carol @AllanK @scottie @Beacons @The truckers @C.L.S @Cliffey @haganap @wino @Blakey @TREES MOVING @Treeeev @hchris @SteveandDenise @Detnor @Crazylegs @Old age travellers @leighton and kaye @soul buddies @trekkin @Trickymicky @Skirmishguy @jazzijeff @Jimbost @donna skinner

Hi everyone - please read this:

Updated Guide To Retro Newbury 2017

Newbury Showground RG18 9QZ – if you haven’t been before please be aware that the second slip road that takes you there from the M4 slip road is very short especially when coming off at speed! :eek:
Arrivals are from 8.30am until 8.00pm on Thursday & Friday - there is no late arrivals area.
Groups - just a reminder that you need to arrive together to be pitched together as mentioned on the booking details - you will need to all be either booked with EHU or without to be next to each other.
Entry Gate - RVOC/Fun will be camped near to the main arena so entry is via the Exhibitors Gate not General Camping Gate which is in fields further away. The gate staff should be aware of where Motorhome Fun are located but if not then mention that we are with RVOC & the RVs - any confusion please let us marshals know on arrival & we can speak to the staff on the gate so all informed.
Retro vehicle pass - please display this on entry & throughout the festival.
Fun banner & flags - hopefully these will be in a prominent place so you can spot our area as you arrive or just look out for the row of lovely big shiny RVs!
Wristbands will be given out on arrival & need to be worn at all times please - they are durable & waterproof.
Handout sheet on arrival – please read & keep this as it includes an emergency number.
Water - if your payload allows it then it's a good idea to arrive with some water on board but if you do need to fill up then as requested above please let the marshals know as you arrive so you can be directed to a tap before being pitched.
Waste point, toilets & showers are nearby & can be pointed out by marshals on arrival.
Marshals – please be patient with us if we are busy :whew: or fussy with how we pitch you as safety will be our foremost concern as well as fitting everyone into the RVOC/Fun area.
Programs (£1) should be available on arrival day & are a handy size to carry with you but details of days & times are also on their website & see the YouTube videos on this thread pages 3-6 to plan who you don't want to miss! :dance2:With so many performing it is likely that some favourites may be on at the same time but possible to go backwards & forwards between all the stages.
Thursday night - although it may not be in the program the bar & some food stalls may be open for a limited time & there will be probably some music (not live acts) in the Black Hangar Stage just a hop, skip & jump away from our area! (y)
Jacobs Table, Raffle & Auction Gathering - please bring some food to share (plus a paper plate for you?) if you might want to come along - everyone will be welcome :hi5: Day & time to be confirmed as subject to weather conditions. It's a great chance to meet fellow members. If you can bring along a small unwanted item to donate to the raffle then that would be appreciated & please buy some raffle tickets or bid on an auction item to help raise funds for Cassie https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/retrofestival-newbury-event-for-cassie.157185/ - check the list to see what is being offered so far.
Badges & windscreen stickers - we should have some small Fun badges (no names added) & stickers so please let us know if you want any of these.
Shuttle bus – there is a free shuttle bus service on event days “it picks up from Newbury railway station (north/town centre side) and drops you off at the showground entrance. First pick up at the railway station is 09.45 going to the Showground via the Travelodge at Chieveley Services, then on the hour until 10pm. The last bus from the Showground to the railway station is at 11pm.” Best to check once there if you want to go to Newbury or Chieveley Services for cash point or supplies.
Milk & bread – please bring all the supplies you may need as although there is normally a small shop selling essentials but the one booked for Newark didn’t turn up & even if there is one at Newbury they could sell out. It may be possible to use the free shuttle bus as above but less hassle to come prepared.
No cashpoint at Retro although they “provide cash back facilities with a minimum of £20 with a £1 admin fee”.
Safety – Retro have an impressive but friendly security team & strict rules which make it a safer event for everyone . There is a zero tolerance drug policy, incoming vehicles may be searched, glass bottles & cans are not allowed in the showground & drinks are served in clear disposable plastic cups. We saw security patrolling & removing glass bottles from those that had taken them into the entertainment areas but it was all done in a friendly manner. Sealed bottles bought as gifts in the food areas are acceptable.

It is fine to have cans & bottles :cheers: in our immediate camping area but not beyond there.
If you need to drive out of the camping area during Retro then please let the marshals know so this can be arranged safely.
Security may check that you are wearing your wristband especially when entering the entertainment areas. The RVOC marshalling team have a good relationship & direct communication with the organisers & the security staff so if any concerns then just let them know or report direct to security.
As well as others camping & exhibiting there are visitors with day & evening tickets. As the RVs form part of the exhibition line up expect to see people walking & looking around our area - many chats going on too!

Please don't be put off by the above (essential at large events) as Retro Newark had a relaxed atmosphere with great entertainment so sure Newbury will be the same. They also had the most smiley & hardworking team of volunteers that we have encountered at festivals so far which all added to the festival spirit :smiley:

Just ask a marshal if you have any queries or problems at Retro & if we can't sort it then sure we can find someone who can.
Be brave! If you want to mix then say hi :hi: to fellow Funsters & RVOC members around you & when passing, maybe wear your Fun badge & come along to the Jacobs Table, Raffle & Auction Gathering but equally if you just want to relax & enjoy Retro then that's fine too.
Departure – please leave by midday on Monday & leave your pitch as you found it – would be lovely if you have time to pop over & say goodbye to us marshals & any others you have made friends with or just wave as you leave.
Forum – please leave feedback & post photos :active: on this forum thread so others can know what to expect next year. Let us know if you want to be notified when the lists open for Retro Newark &/or Newbury 2018!
 
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Should be arriving Thursday afternoon by 5pm - see you all then :)
 
Sorry for the delay in replying as we have been away and didn't take the diary with us.:oops: We hope to arrive about 2.00 PM on Thursday 10th August and are looking forward to our first Retro-Fest:).

Regards Bill and Jenny
 
William Lythgoe said:
Sorry for the delay in replying as we have been away and didn't take the diary with us.:oops: We hope to arrive about 2.00 PM on Thursday 10th August and are looking forward to our first Retro-Fest:).

Regards Bill and Jenny
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No worries - that's fine - thank you & look forward to seeing you there :)

Thank you also to all the others who have responded so far - it is helpful to know when to expect you with so many coming this year :Grin::party2:

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Would it be possible to add a child our tickets 7 year old Grandaughter would like to come.
Cheers Chris

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All done and we will provide her with a wrist band which has your mobile number on it in case she gets 'Mislaid' - saves a lot of panic on all side if you get parted.
 
Landy lover said:
All done and we will provide her with a wrist band which has your mobile number on it in case she gets 'Mislaid' - saves a lot of panic on all side if you get parted.
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What a great idea(y)

Whose number will you put on mine Bill?
:whistle:​

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