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I have just had a phone call from Helga Carter, welcoming me to the club and asking how I am getting on. What a great welcome. I really am looking forward to meeting some of you next year. Keep a lookout for my Romahome, Levant II. I'll be there with my little Jack Russell and my Ukulele. Looking at the meetings planned - are you all Northerners? I was born and grew up in Manchester but the South (London first, now Hertfordshire) claimed me. I have called Hitchin 'home' for over 40 years. What about a meeting down this way? take car, everyone, and I hope Christmas is as merry as you can make it. Pat

I’m just back from a few days in Dorset. Burnbake campsite. Really off the beaten track. Nearest town/village Corfe Castle. This is not a large camping club, just a small enterprise. From there I went to Salisbury C&CC. What a difference. Burnbake, even though smallish, had portaloos (like you find at folk festivals) in each field. They also had showers where people were expected to follow social distancing etc. Salisbury on the other hand had no toilets or showers open. We were warned before we booked so there were no surprises. The reason I mention this is can anyone explain why a large “friendly” Club is unable to hire in amenities yet a small concern was able. I think Salisbury is leased from the council so that maybe the reason.

I will be going to the Loire Valley (NW of Saumur) via a caravan site 40 kms South East of Dieppe (Camping St Claire, Neufchatel en Bray). Leaving about 22nd August, and returning end of September, a round trip of 35 days. Picture taken from my caravan awning on a previous visit. Both sites are very good for cycling. ************Cancelled owing to quarantine issues. Will try again in May 2021*************