After a splendid holiday weekend in Corbridge, seven units travelled to Jedburgh, to be joined by a further four vans including two weekenders. How Tom manages to find such lovely sites we do not know, he says he ‘just drives around’. Ashview stud, Ancrum, had the most beautiful views over toward the Cheviot Hills and we were all sited to enable us to enjoy this to the full.

On arrival the sun was shining and we all hoped for a continuation of the sunshine we had had in Corbridge. We were not disappointed; it is however safe to say, that we had sunshine, showers, breezes, and hail, often on one day! This did nothing to spoil our enjoyment of the area and all the Ralliers were out and about visiting and re-visiting the lovely abbeys and castles in the area.

Coffee on the first evening was served in Tom’s awning, as a shower decided to descend at 8pm; this seemed to set the pattern for Tom’s socials. Even though he tried to ‘beat’ the weather by having the socials early, they were always interrupted by rain, and we were all scurrying backwards and forwards to our vans with the food Tom, Matty and Lily had prepared.

After a day out exploring the area it was nice to come back to a hot meal, so thanks to everyone for their hard work. At flag Peter Turner thanked Tom and his helpers for all their hard work and expressed the hope that the Rally would be run again next year. Sadly for the workers it was time to leave, but eight vans remained for a few more days. At the end of the Rally three units went on to Roslin.

Fifteen vans attended the Rally, welcomed by Andy and Jill assisted by ‘Geoff the joker Jones’. The site is beautifully kept; the grass is perfect although the owner did say he was hoping to have it cut before we arrived.

It was lovely to see the grey mare and her young filly running around the paddock.

Saturday most of the members went visiting Stratford or other local sites. The weather unfortunately was changeable in the evening so most of the members stayed in their vans and ‘partied’

Sunday at flag Jim James presented Sophie Kent with her cup for her 100th Rally, well done Sophie! Also a birthday card to Lyndon for his ??? Birthday. Lyndon and Ruth also won the competition. Pauline then thanked Jill and Andy for running the Rally hoping they would run it again.

This Rally took place in a field behind the Bickerton Poacher Pub and sixteen caravans attended. The weather was sunny with a cold wind, but Bob and Pauline had erected a marquee, so we were able to gather together for socials without feeling too chilly.

A Skittles evening was arranged in the pub - ladies against gents. Eric Loveridge and Pam Kemp were the winners of the two teams and they then played against each other and Pam Kemp was the overall winner. A room was booked in the pub on another evening and we all had an enjoyable meal and chat.

Other socials included an evening of music played by Eric Loveridge on his Technics keyboard in the marquee and Bob and Pauline arranged a Cheese and Wine evening which included salads and trifles etc. This social was for Bob’s forthcoming birthday and was paid for by Pauline, who had bought rather a lot of food so we had to have another Cheese and Wine Party the next evening!!!

There were a couple of unforeseen snags - Pat Speight unfortunately broke a bone in her foot and was confined to her caravan for the whole Rally and George and Beryl Nuttall’s car broke down and they returned home at the end of the Rally with car and caravan on a low-loader.

This was Bob and Pauline’s first attempt at running a Rally and it was a great success. Their Rally Marshals plaque was presented to them by Janet Jones, who was not on the Rally but lived fairly close by.

David and Janet Jordon (New Ralliers) being welcomed by Derek and Eileen Jackson.