Hereford Rowing Club May Day Rally
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Today, Lee and I had a conference call with Mel at the Rowing Club to see if the rally could go ahead. I would first like to explain the issues that we are facing. The big field is still very wet and waterlogged at the bottom. Half of the big field is fenced off as the Environment Agency works on flood defences for the houses. The Environment Agency was supposed to have vacated the site and returned it to its original state by mid-March, unfortunately it is still a works site. This means we may only have a quarter of the space on the big field if the bottom half is unusable. This left us with a tough decision about whether we should cancel the rally. We are not going to cancel the rally, but to be able to hold the rally, we have had to devise a plan. I know this plan will not be to everyone's liking, so after reading the plan, if you still wish to come, you will have to confirm you are happy to attend, and we will reserve a pitch for you. If you do not confirm you are coming and are happy with the plan, then you will not have a pitch and will be turned away if you arrive. We must know the exact number of vans and the van lengths to run the rally successfully.
The Plan:
1) We will reduce the pitch sizes to allow more vans to attend. There will be at least 3m between vans and, hopefully, 4m.
2) We will be using the rugby club for around 25 vans.
3) Pitches will be first come, first served.
4) You may not reserve pitches.
5) We have a 4x4 to tow van if necessary.
6) We cannot do anything about the mud or vans getting stuck. If you attend and then moan about it, it will be your last rally with us!
7) All members MUST confirm they are coming and tell us the length of their vans.
8) All members with mobility issues MUST tell us when they confirm they are attending so we know how many pitches are close to the building to reserve.
We understand that you may not be happy to attend this rally now, so please do let us know if you will not be attending.
This is what you need to do:
Please post in this thread stating that you still want to come, what day you will be arriving, and the length of your van.
We are starting a new confirmed list, and your name will appear on there.
Phil
This Rally is now full
Location
Hereford Rowing Club
37 Greyfriars Ave
Hereford
HR4 0BE
Most people will have been before, but for those of you who haven't, the town is a short walk away, and there is a market square with cafes,
most of the large shops, restaurants and pubs, a lovely cathedral, which houses the 'Mappa Mundi' and some great walks along the river.
There will be food on a Friday night, but the details aren't finalised; a thread with the details will be posted nearer the time.
Any other information and events in the bar will be added to this page as they are arranged.
Campers can use the Rowing Club Bar. I will post the opening times here nearer the time.
Facilities
There is water, Elsan and waste on-site, and greywater on the grass.
In the rowing club, there are showers, toilets and a bar which is available all night.
Food and Entertainment
Friday Evening
7 pm is Fish and Chips Night. For £ 8, you can enjoy a fish, chips, and peas bar meal £.
8 pm, we will play five rounds of Sticky13. If you wish to take part, it costs £1 per person per round.
Saturday Evening
7 pm is Curry Night, a Choice of Chicken Korma, Chicken Balti or Vegetable korma,
served with Nan bread, Rice and Chips for £8.
We will also be celebrating Shaz's (from member Shaz Daz) 60th Birthday and there will be live music in the bar from 9pm and maybe some birthday cake!
Sunday evening
7pm Quiz night a fun team quiz.
A buffet breakfast is served from Sat-Mon morning in the bar for £8.
Please place your food orders in this thread:
https://motorhomer.com/threads/food-orders-hereford-early-may-bank-holiday-rally-2024.47582/
Rules
Due to numbers parking will be supervised but please remeber there must be 6 metres between vans, awning which are not slept in are included within the 6 metre rule.
Fires must be off the ground, and please check with neighbouring vans to ensure they are okay with the smoke.
Generators - please let us know when booking so we can site you where the noise won't cause a problem.
Dogs must be on leads and under control, obviously. Please clean up after them.
Payment
£10 per pitch per night.
Please have your money in an envelope with your username, number of nights, Registration number and total amount of money on arrival
Arrival and departure
Please have your £10 per night payment in a sealed envelope ready as you arrive. Write your forum username and vehicle reg number on the envelope.
Arrivals from midday on Thursday, 2nd May (please do not turn up before midday)
Arrivals from Friday 3rd May onwards from 10 am.
Departure before Midday on Tuesday, 7th May.
If you are going to arrive after 8 pm, please message me so we can arrange for someone to book you in.
A steward will be on duty from 10 am until 8 pm daily.
Pitches
100 Vans max across both fields
Thanks
Lee and Linda
