Rally Chat Stratford Upon Avon River Festival & Car Boot Sale Rally 29 June - 2 July 2018

[Wombles]

Heard that the Stratford Upon Avon River Festival http://www.stratforward.co.uk/events/stratford-river-festival/whats-on is a good free festival & understand that C&CC ran a rally at Stratford Racecourse Touring Park (CV37 9SE) at the last one - perhaps this would be a good idea as a Fun rally for next year?
We can't commit to organising this one as likely to be busy being a removals & relocation service for our uni son around that time again next year but would be one we would love to attend if we can.
Anyone else think this might be a good one & consider trying to set up & run a rally for it?

19/11/17 UPDATE - this rally is now open for bookings - please message us (PM) with your email address for a booking form

Please note only "Booked" places are secure - those on the "Interested" list need to complete the booking form & pay the deposit to be sure of a place.

Rally info.
Arrivals day is Friday 29 June from 11am-8pm - please note that you need to arrive on this day to come on this rally. Departure by midday on Monday 2 July.
Cost is £28 total per motorhome (RV or caravan - we like them all ) for 3 nights for maximum of 2 adults - please contact us if you require more than this. £10 deposit is required to secure your place then the remaining £18 to be paid in full on arrival - correct amount of cash in a sealed envelope marked with your forum name and vehicle registration please.
The toilet & shower block with bins, water tap & Elsan waste point at the Racecourse are a short walk from our rally field. If you need to fill up with water on arrival there is a tap in front of the stables near the Racecourse entrance which you should be able to drive up to that we can direct you to but best to come with full water tanks & empty waste if you can as it will be busy.
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads or tethered in the rally field.
Generators can be used but only for short periods when necessary during the day but please let us know on arrival as you will be pitched away from any it might annoy!
Barbecues are allowed so long as they are off the ground.
There is a car boot sale on the Saturday morning in another field at the Racecourse plus the Stratford River Festival just a short walk away on both Saturday & Sunday as well as all the lovely attractions of the town

Marshals:
Wombles - Alan & Karen
Chrysalis - Chris & Alice
Badknee - Paul & Angela
Emmitdb - Derek & Mary

Booked:
Peterc10 - Peter & Angela
Rosemary1 - Dawn & David
Rockcrawler - Gary & Amber
Mikethebike - Mike & Sue
Mexican pete - Pete & Linda
Snailtrailer - Pamela and Derek
Redframe - Red & Chris
Keypresser - Chris & Tracy
Doug Reme - Doug & Ellen
Tony Bryson - Tony & Theresa (RVOC)
Emo - Dave & Pat
Lucky one - Hilary
Patricia the newbie - Pat
Lindyloot - Lin
Karenh - Karen & Alan
Toffe - Alison & Pat
Fredster the Vespa - Fred & Sara
Welshcake lady - Chris & Jeff
HarleyD - Darryl & Jeanette
Gordven - Gord (RVOC)
Kristin Toy - Kristin & John
The Dotties - Geoff & Therese
Trekkin - Adrian & Michelle (RVOC)
WESTIES ON TOUR - Jason & Michelle (RVOC)
Little Camper - Tara & Paul
Targetpaster - Bob & Janice
WynandJean - Wyn & Jean
Viennese - Catherine
Minipoppy - Kim & Paul
Elitegsp - Kev & Bev (RVOC)
Chris S-S - Chris & Nora (RVOC)
Arthur - Arthur & Teresa (RVOC)
Ksaeraenn - Sean & Karen
Adventura - Mo & Georgie (RVOC)
Davensue - Dave & Sue (RVOC)
Lee and sheryl - Lee & Sheryl (RVOC)
Soul buddies - John & Deb (RVOC)
Sueandjohn - Sue & John
Stevecee - Steve & Janice
Kelvin Barnett - Kelvin & Heather
Rerkingsmoor - Roger & Dorn
Gina Louise - Gina & Nigel
Scary Ruth - Ruth & Malcom
Trickymicky - Mick & Shelly (RVOC)
Tibbo - Jim
Gareth62 - Gareth, Tracey & family (RVOC)
Chippy63 - Karl & Fay
Crackfixer - Ken & Angie (RVOC)
Larry99 - Laurance & Angela (RVOC & Fun)
Markncharlotte - Mark & Charlotte
Jimbo99 - Jim & Carol (RVOC)
Des1001 - David & Doreen (RVOC)
Carolyn - Carolyn & Nick
Gulfbluersr - Steve & Elaine (RVOC)
Markkennedy - Mark & Deborah (RVOC)
Pete&deb176 - Pete & Debbie (RVOC)
Gedbradleigh - Ged & Leigh
AlanandSuzanne - Alan & Suzanne
Hhunt6 - Helen & Kevan
jackie and rob - Jackie & Rob (RVOC)
LordElpus - Gary & Irene (RVOC)
j0hn - John, Monica & family
Smokeyjoe - Chris & Paul
Al&jan - Alan & Janice (RVOC)
lone ranger - Chris & Anne (RVOC)
Archer - Gary & Shirley
Steve Martin - Steve & Ange (RVOC)
boston - Bob & Norah
Big Sam - Ray & Liz
toledo - Dave & Polly
Dinosaur - Kevin & Jo
BwB - Brian & Pat
chocky - John & Sarah
walburga - Allen & Eileen
Elaine brookin - Elaine & John

UPDATE: See here http://www.stratforward.co.uk/events/stratford-river-festival for the River Festival brochure with what's on & when - page 17 shows pages 15-16 with times of the entertainment. We hope to have paper copies (with discount card) for everyone that we will hand out on arrival as have some held for us that we will collect in advance

Suggested Itinerary (more to come?!) :
Friday - Arrivals & invitation to all from 7pm onwards to come along with a mug or a glass full of your favourite tipple & gather in the "Meeting Area" .All very casual - bring a chair if you like or just wander around & chat to fellow members. No pressure to join in so those that would rather do their own thing then that's fine too. We will probably still be working until at least 8pm but once everyones in & we've eaten we'll be there too
We will bring our shelter - it's not huge but it will provide a focal point where everyone is welcome to gather in & around - luckily the weather forecast is looking promising!

Saturday - Racecourse Car Boot Sale 9am-1pm - hunt for a bargain on our doorstep
Stratford River Festival 11am-10pm - take a walk from our rally field to sample the culinary delights & entertainment at this free festival & explore the town.
Meeting Area Social - everyone is welcome to gather in & around the shelter, have a chat, sing a song or just fall asleep in a chair after a busy day!

Sunday - Bring & Buy Sale 10am - Midday - all are welcome to bring your unwanted, craft or homemade items (cake? ) to sell in the rally field. Please list your items on this thread https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/stratford-river-festival-bring-buy-sale-items.176404/
Stratford River Festival 11am-7.30pm - more good food & music.
Meeting Area Social With Quiz From 8pm kindly organised & run by Chris & Alice @Chrysalis - everyone is welcome.

Monday Morning - time to say goodbye

Anyday - some ideas for more to do individually or maybe as a group:
Stratford Butterfly Farm - http://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk/attraction/index.php - a short walk from the festival area & Tesco Clubcard vouchers can be used for entry https://secure.tesco.com/clubcard/boost/stratford-upon-avon-butterfly-farm/UK-009620.prd
Group Drinks, Lunch Or Evening Meal - whether it's a Fun & RVOC member rendezvous in Wetherspoons https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...Stratford_upon_Avon_Warwickshire_England.html or a yummy meal in Lambs Restaurant https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...Stratford_upon_Avon_Warwickshire_England.html there are plenty of good places for a meal out in Stratford.
The Greenway Easy Walking/Cycling path https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186399-d213922-Reviews-The_Greenway-Stratford_upon_Avon_Warwickshire_England.html runs next to the Racecourse so ideal for exercise or dog walks.

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Vet surgery nearby:
Avonvale Vets (next door to Waitrose), 5 The Rosebird Centre, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 8LU 01789 561010 https://www.avonvets.co.uk/surgeries/stratford-surgery

Info. about local doctors surgeries & nearest hospital:
Arden Medical Centre, Albany Road, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6PG 01789 414942 https://www.theardenmedicalcentre.co.uk/About-Us/Opening-Times (closed weekends)
Bridge House Medical Centre, Scholars Lane, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6HE 01789 291137 (closed weekends)

Warwick Hospital (A&E), Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW 01926 495321 https://www.swft.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/warwick-hospital

If serious ring 999 & rally field address is Stratford Racecourse Touring Park, Luddington Road, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 9SE

 

[Wombles]

River Festival Facebook page
Have asked for 2018 dates.

 

[tonka]

As much as I love a rally and Stratford.
This would only be a few weeks after the Stratford show and if the organisers do the same and allow 10 days of camping maybe people will be bored with the location or would have already moved on..

BUT thanks on the "heads up".

 

[Wombles]

As much as I love a rally and Stratford.
This would only be a few weeks after the Stratford show and if the organisers do the same and allow 10 days of camping maybe people will be bored with the location or would have already moved on..

BUT thanks on the "heads up".

We are lucky to have a growing number of meets & rallies & even if this might be a small one it might suit some who can't go to the Stratford Motorhome Show as their dates may clash with other events or commitments. Think with so many members now & with us seeing lots more Newbies & First Timers (long term members who have not been to a Fun meet or rally before) coming along the more choice the better. Full timers might like an extra long cheap stay at Stratford if it did work out that way but take your point that it wouldn't be suitable for all. With festivals like this one growing in popularity hopefully someone will think it's worth exploring as an option & take it from there...

 

[Wombles]

River Festival Facebook page
Have asked for 2018 dates.

Now confirmed as 30 June & 1 July

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[patricia the newbie]

I went to this one and it was brilliant, the entertainment was first class, it's a weekend that I think funsters would enjoy, I would like to go with the group if you are going in 2018 and the following weekend is usually Napton rock festival , also great fun

 

[RedFrame]

We'd certainly be interested should anyone decide to organise.

Cheers
Chris, Red and Bannock

 

[Chocy boy]

Early days as yet. Interested though.
John.

 

[Dave K]

We'd be interested if it happens

 

[Keypresser]

If it happens you could count us in.
Thx
Chris & Tracy.

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[Wombles]

As some interest in this & checking our dates for next year Alan & I should be able to run this as a Fun Rally so we have contacted Stratford Racecourse Touring Park & they can accommodate us! Our camping area would be a one mile scenic walk away from the lively River Festival & the same distance from the town (on the opposite river bank to the Festival) so a really good location Now we just need enough Funsters & RVOC members to make this viable so please register your interest.

Rally info.
Arrivals day would be Friday 29 June from 11am-8pm - please note that you would need to arrive on this day to come on this rally. Departure by midday on Monday 2 July.
Cost would be £28 total per motorhome (RV or caravan - we like them all ) for 3 nights for maximum of 2 adults.
The toilet & shower block with bins, water tap & Elsan waste point at the Racecourse are a short walk from our rally field.
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads or tethered in the rally field.
Barbecues are allowed so long as they are off the ground.
There is a car boot sale on the Saturday morning in another field at the Racecourse plus the Stratford River Festival just a short walk away on both Saturday & Sunday as well as all the lovely attractions of the town

Interested:
Wombles - Alan & Karen
Patricia the newbie
Redframe - Chris, Red and Bannock
Chocy boy - John
Dave K
Keypresser - Chris & Tracy
Scammellmanswife
Gordven (RVOC)
Snapper
Rogher
Peterc10 - Peter & Angela
Wandering vagabond
Captainryan - John and Lyn
Rosemary1
Minipoppy
Mexican pete - Pete & Linda
TheBig1
Snailtrailer - Pamela and Derek
Ron & Gerri
Triclops - June & Jeff
Adventura - Mo & Georgie
Indy259
MicknMew

 

[Wombles]

 

[Lucky one]

Yep....long way off but definitely interested

 

[Wombles]

Details of the car boot sale next door http://www.racecoursebootsale.com/stratford_car_boot_sale/stratford_racecourse_car_boot_sale.php- we might take our car fully loaded with all our unwanted stuff to pop into the car boot sale field & give this one a go?! If anyone does want to bring an extra car we should have space Ideal for just a browse too.

 

[Snapper]

Yes, very interested.

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[two]

Lots to do and see in Stratford. Could be interested.

 

[peterc10]

Yes we would be interested.

Peter and Angela

 

[Wandering vagabond]

Interested , but not sure if i will be doing it in the boat or the van yet

Rick

 

[Captainryan]

Yes please add us - John and Lyn

 

[Rosemary1]

Please add us to the list - thanks

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[minipoppy]

We are interested if you could add us to the list please

 

[mexican pete]

Hello Karen and Alan,
Yes , Linda and I would be interested in attending this rally so could you please add us to the list. It would be nice to catch up with you again if not before.
Mexican Pete

 

[Wombles]

Thank you for all the interest so far - it will be lovely to see those we know again & great to see some that are new to us too

 

[TheBig1]

yes please from us

 

[snailtrailer]

Please add us to the list - sounds like a real Fun rally.

Pamela and Derek

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[Ockerron]

Long way off, but we are interested

 

[triclops]

Please add us to your list - sounds really interesting.

 

[Indy259]

I am interested as well, love Stratford

 

[Wombles]

Thank you for all the interest so far - will be great to try this as a new festival rally

 

[MicknMew]

Hi we would be interested.
Thanks
MicknMew

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