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The Chain of Office and Gavel are handed over by Past Chairman

Colin

to our first Madam Chairman Beth

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A message from the Clubs First Madam Chairman

At the 35th AGM 2012 I was elected to represent our great Club as its Chairman. I feel greatly honoured at

being the first lady to hold this position and hope I can do as good a job as our many past Chairmen and our

outgoing Chairman Colin Treacher to whom the Club owes thanks and who is taking a well-earned retire-

ment from committee duties after having served for many years. Our thanks must also go to his wife Pat

who has supported Colin and for her own long service on the Committee. They will still be taking an active

part in the life of the Mustang family, hopefully for a long time to come.

As you will see on the 2013 Rally Programme it holds old favourites and some new ideas. Adrian our

Rally Secretary will be on hand with his board for 2014 (some rallies already pencilled in) and for 2015.

He will never say “no” to an offer of someone willing to organise a rally.

2012 has not been the best regarding the weather. We have still supported our Marshals and coped with

some very difficult conditions – the Mustang spirit lives on to fight another year. If you haven’t rallied

with us yet, please come, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.

See you on the rally field.

Beth Clarkson

August Bank Holiday – Matlock Thurs 23rd – Tues 28th August 2012

Marshals: Graham, Carol, Adrian & Vanessa

Report: Mavis White

We arrived Thursday afternoon to find one rallier had just put his legs down,

we had plenty of room on the field to choose our spot for the week-end.

When Adrian & Vanessa arrived a little later we gave them a cup of tea

along with Graham, who was on his own as Carol was busy being a Nana,

Rachel had given birth earlier in the week. We just had a bit of a chinwag,

the weather was still good. That evening at 8pm eight of us got together for

the usual drinks and biscuits, the nattering produced a good laugh at times.

Friday it had rained through the night and into the early hours of the morn-

ing. Brian and I went into Matlock for a walk about. When we arrived back at the field early afternoon Eric

and Susan had arrived, so we went round for a chat. Later Carol arrived all excited with photographs of

their new granddaughter, Gracie Louise. She arrived in the early hours of Tuesday 21st August. The rest of

the ralliers came during late Friday afternoon and evening. The evening saw us all in the marquee for the

traditional Friday night tea/coffee with biscuits and a good chinwag.

In the early hours of Saturday morning down came the torrential rain. After breakfast most people ventured

out into the surrounding area. There is plenty to see and do in the Peak District. Brian and I along with Sue

and Eric went up the Height’s of Abraham. Brian does not like heights so for him it was a white knuckle

ride, when we got to the top he was fine, we really did enjoy it and the weather was kind to us. That eve-

ning we all assembled in the marquee for the Cheese and Wine. Graham welcomed us and invited us to go

and help ourselves to the cheese and try the wine. We had two heaters in the marquee so we were all very

warm and cosy. During the evening when the wine was flowing very nicely there came from one certain

rallier a sudden gush of flatulence, even the daddy long legs were fighting to reach the escape route. After a

while the episode was brought under control, then an event took place that has not been known before, Pat

took her coat off as she was feeling the heat. We left the party at 10.45pm having had a really good night. I

am not sure what time the evening broke up.

Sunday was a free and easy day for us all, though some ventured out. Carol came over to show off Gracie

Louise, she is beautiful, only 5 days old and since birth had put on 3and a half ozs. That evening flag was

held outside as the evening was pleasant. Colin thanked the marshals for a lovely rally and then presented

two birthday cards one to Pat and one to Adrian. We had all signed a card of congratulations which was

given to Rachel and Shane. Lucky van was won by Eric and Sue, the raffle was held and then we all par-

took of the American Supper, before it got too cold to eat outside. Then as the temperature really dropped

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Monday and we woke to mist and wind, the usual bank holiday weather. Four caravans are due to go back

home today, nobody is moving very far this morning, as the rain seems to be staying around. About 3.30pm

Eric, Sue, Brian and myself went to Bakewell for a couple of hours. When we got back there was only four

vans left and the rain was still coming down, so we battened down the hatches for the evening hoping it

would be o.k. in the morning when the rally finished.

Thank you to our marshals, who regardless of the weather conditions had managed to give us a lovely week

-end.

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UK MOTOR HOME SHOW

30th Aug—3rd Sept 2012 RALLY

(Kelmarsh Hall replacement rally )

Report by Adrian Hambleton

This show was added to our rally programme as we had to cancel the Kelmarsh Hall rally in June because

of the heavy rain. I had announced the rally at the various flags.

During the day you could wander around the show there were various stalls and a variety of Caravans and

Motor homes on display. The exhibition opened on Saturday at 9am and again on Sunday. Along with dif-

ferent entertainment on the Friday and Saturday evening.

The entertainment Friday night was a Hot chocolate & Errol Brown tribute by Kennie Simon, plus The Bird

Man of Magic, Mr Paul Derek. This act was fantastic, the gentleman was producing birds from places you

would never think of. The birds ranged from small Doves to Owls, Ducks, Chickens, Eagle Owl and even

two Geese.

Saturday. A free shuttle bus was put on by the organizers into Newark. The evening soon came and it was

time to go to the hall again for an evening with a Bee Gees tribute band plus comedian Dom Woodward

and what a evening it was.

Sunday as the exhibition was open again, most people had another wander round, Vanessa bought my

Christmas present an Aussie pig (watch this space).

All I can say what a fantastic weekend for £40 all in. Three nights camping, the exhibits and the entertain-

ment. Though we were small in number four vans, for those who did managed to attend this week-end (at

such short-notice) we all enjoyed it.

Great value for money.

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AGM Rally, Wrawby, 7 – 9 September 2012

Marshals: Chairman and Committee

Report: Beth Clarkson

We arrived mid afternoon Friday in glorious sunshine which lasted

throughout the weekend and had 15 vans on site. On Friday evening

we went over to the hall with our bowls, spoons and mugs for the

usual chat with the other ralliers and relaxed over a bowl of soup and

bun along with tea, coffee and biscuits. Minutes of the previous

AGM, Financial Report and résumé of the two candidates standing for

Chairman were distributed for members to read before the following

morning’s AGM.

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On Saturday we all met in the hall at 11.00 am for the 35th Annual General Meeting. Colin as Chairman

presided and welcomed everyone including Beryl and Fred Birkett and Brian and Barbara Codd who are

still members but no longer able to rally. Colin, after giving his Chairman’s Address invited the Officers

in turn to present their reports. All were received and accepted without any issue. We then needed to

vote for a new Chairman as Peter Denton and myself were standing for the position. It was decided that

we would break for a cuppa whilst putting ticks on voting slips. The meeting resumed and the result was

given, so now there is a lady Chairman for the first time in Mustang history. Colin continued with the

rest of the business which included the draw for the yearly free membership and suggested that if the

draw was within the ralliers in the hall then the first card out would be the writer of the AGM report (no

need to tell you the result of that) and the second card out would write the New Year Rally report and as

Stephanie and Tom were present – well, no excuses, you can attend the NYR now and not worry about

getting targeted for the write-up! Fred then stood and thanked Colin for all his years of service to our

Club and we all applauded in agreement. There being no other business Colin closed the meeting.

During the afternoon, some went out and about or just relaxed on site. In the evening when everyone

was in the hall I presented the prizes for the annual competitions. The winners were:

MEN LADIES

FISHING Simon Treacher Marjorie Taylor

GOLF Mike Sheen Vanessa Hambleton

BOWLS John Hudson Val Smith

FLAT CAP Graham Kirkman Vanessa Hambleton

EGG THROWING John Denton & Roy Jollands

CHILDREN’S EGG THROWERS Matthew Good and Chloe White

RALLIERS OF THE YEAR Graham and Carol, John and Wendy

The American Supper (savouries were provided by members, desserts by the committee) commenced and

before the variety of hot puddings, custard and cream were ready the trio started to entertain us. They were

called Harrity - Steve and Dave on guitars and Geraldine on violin. They played and sang a wide range

from rock to folk and anything in between. They stopped when the puddings were ready and resumed after

we were all full up. It was a great evening; some of us even danced to the beat. It was so enjoyable that

both venue and group have been booked for next year.

Flag was held on Sunday morning when I thanked everyone for coming and for their support including

the Chairman and Committee for organising the weekend and Harrity for the entertainment. Anniversary

cards were given to Richard and Val, Graham and Carol; a 1st rally plaque was presented to Brian and

Margaret Mills and at the other end of the scale a 400th plaque to Barry and Val. The quiz was won by

John and Wendy, lucky van to Adrian and Vanessa. The raffle was drawn and prizes won. Adrian up-

dated us on forthcoming rallies. Everyone was asked to check that a local cat hadn’t taken up residence

in their vans, it certainly tried over the weekend. Best wishes were given to all for a safe tow home.

Many thanks to Pat and Colin (who can rest a bit now before New Year Rally) and to the Committee and

everyone who helped over the weekend.

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Bonfire Rally Caistor 1st to 4th November

Marshalls Adrian, Vanessa Graham and Carol

Report Val Ashcroft

We arrived Friday to find 6 vans already on site. Vanessa greeted us and offered a most welcome cuppa.

We had lunch and departed to visit the Garden centre at Brigg. At 8pm we went into the Warehouse cum

Awning decorated with a Halloween theme, to meet all the other ralliers and were treated to soup and bread

followed by Carrot cake, Chocolate cake or biscuits. The cakes were brought by ralliers Susan White and

Carol Cook. By the time we retired for the night there were 14 vans on site.

Saturday started off wet but it didn’t stop everyone going out and about. We went to Louth to book our van

in for service and before we left there two other couples from the rally arrived. At 6.15pm a convoy formed

to drive to Glebe House where Adrian had once more worked his magic and arranged for us to park the cars

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so we didn’t have far to walk to the Bonfire. Once again the Lions put

on a magnificent firework display; thousands of pounds must have been

spent to light the skies over Caistor. We all returned to the Warehouse

awning and tucked in to Hot dogs with Onions followed by Trifle, rhu-

barb crumble or apple pie depending on your preference. Special thanks

must go to Eric and David who cooked the Sausages and Pauline and

Carol who made sure that the crumble was cooked while we were at the

Bonfire. During the evening Stephanie entertained us with her imitation

of a butterfly or was it a Christmas angel when she asked us for our

Christmas Insertions. Why she doesn’t do her own report at A.G.M I

don’t know. An excellent evening was had by everyone.

Sunday morning once again we were in the Warehouse awning for a full cooked breakfast followed by flag,

taken by Beth. Thanks were given to Roy for adding a new layer to the base that the gavel is hit on at the

A.G.M. (There must be a special name for this but I am afraid I don’t know it). A 1st rally plaque was given

to Granville and Jenni Gladwin and a 550th Plaque to Adrian and Vanessa Hambleton. Birthday cards were

handed to Graham Kirkman, Carol Cook and Garth Clarkson. The Competition was won by Graham and

Carol and the Lucky Van went to Tom and Stephanie.

Thank you Adrian, Vanessa and your helpers for all your hard work making sure that we all had a good

time. We look forward to doing it all again next year.

2012/2013 New Year Theme Night

This Year the Theme Night is to be “WHAT I WOULD NOT BE SEEN DEAD IN” . Yes that is that is

correct so raid the wardrobes for the outfits you have not worn since the flower power years, or even further

back and see what you can up with. On hand not to give fashion advice will be Couturier Monsieur Colin

and Chief Thread Mistress Madame Patrice.

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Barry & Val

Wish all their friends in

the Mustang Family

Very best wishes for

Xmas and New Year

Eric & Pauline wish all members a

really Happy Christmas and an even

better 2013

A Merry Xmas and a

Prosperous 2013

To all Mustang Members

From

Dave & Carol Cook

To all our friends in the

Mustang Caravan Club

Best wishes for a

Merry Christmas

& a prosperous

2013

From

Richard & Val

Seasons Greeting

to all members

and best wishes

for the

New Year

From

Peter & Brenda

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Mr & Mrs Mustang

Monkey would like to

wish all their mates a

Merry Xmas and

a Happy new year

Tim & Angela

wish a happy

Xmas

& a prosperous

2013

to everyone

To everyone in the Mustang

Caravan Owners Club

Wishing you a Merry Christmas

along with Health & Happiness

for 2013

From John & Wendy

John & Iris Hudson

Wish all in the Mustang

Caravan family the very best

for Christmas

& A Prosperous

2013

Greetings for the season to

one & all

from

Audrey

Tom & Stephanie

send Seasons Greetings

to all our Friends in the

Mustang Caravan

Family

Merry Christmas

& A Prosperous

& hopefully dry

Rally Fields in

2013

From

Adrian & Vanessa

Carol, Graham, Rachel, Shane &

Gracie Louise

Wish everyone

a Merry Xmas

& a prosperous

& healthy 2013

To all my Mustang

friends Best wishes

for a Happy Christmas

& a prosperous 2013

From

Roy Jollands

Colin & Pat

Send

A Wish to

Everyone for a

Merry Xmas &

A Happy New Year

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WE WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS

TO THE MUSTANG FAMILY

Ron & Jackie from Suffolk

David & Jayne from Nottinghamshire

Granville & Jennifer from Nottinghamshire

Emlyn, Sandra & Cai from North East Wales

Brian & Margaret from South Yorkshire

Sandra & Katie from Nottinghamshire.

Some of these new members have already joined us on the Rally Field, so we look forward to seeing all the

members who have yet to venture out on a rally field, hopefully in the not too distant future.

THE FREE MEMBERSHIP DRAW 2013/2014

The lucky winners of the Free membership draw for paid up members took place at the AGM 2012 and the lucky

winners are:

Beth & Garth Clarkson along with Tom & Stephanie Gibbons

Congratulations to the lucky winners.

Qualification for the Free Draw—You need to have had your wheels on the rally field at least once during the current

rally season.

Round up 143—Spring 2013

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(143 Spring 2013) by the 1st March 2013. to e-mail:

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Thank you.