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Here we are yet again into another year, Hope you all well ready for another years set of rally’s,

I hope you all enjoy reading this newsletter, if you have anything you wish to be included please let me

know.

I am looking forward to hopefully seeing you all at some point during the year.

(any comments, suggestions or items for inclusion in forthcoming

publications please mail to mick@aaocc.org.uk)

(all adverts to my home address or via e-mail using the following :

mick@aaocc.org.uk

M Whitehouse ED

Newsletter

Following our 2016 AGM the Flutterby Fund was

selected as our chosen charity for 2017. The charity provides funding (in the form of personal

grants) for therapy and equipment not available on

the NHS for disabled children and young people

from low income families in the UK. Fund raising events will be focused on the National

Rally at Thoresby in May - please get involved and

help those that cannot help themselves,

Charity No 1158717

May

26th - 30th May

Thoresby Park

5 day rally - National

Rally

June

16th - 18th Stoke

Bruene

30th - 3rd July

Sutton Park 4 day rally

August

25th - 28th Grace Dieu

Manor School

4 day rally -

AGM

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Robin Hood Scout Camp New Year 2016 / 17 And so we set sail for New Year. The approach was a little icy but the warm welcome from Captains Hart and

their first mates, made up for the icy chill in the air.

Once ship shape and Bristol fashion the tea and coffee flowed and stories were shared of the Christmas festivities.

As the good ship 'Black Hart' set sail, the aromas of supper filled the air.

Crews were gathered from all corners of the country- Blackbeard, Blackbart, Calico Jack and Jack Sparrow.

Do not let their niceties fool you- each had dreams of treasure and doubloons, treachery and skullduggery ... but

for the moment thoughts returned to supper and the galley was filled with rum and salt

crackers (too much poetic licence? Ok jacket spuds and wine)

Music filled the air and each took their turn in sea shanties and Gloria Gaynor!

The crews gained their first pay of silver doubloons- everyone's eyes watched in envy as favouritism

surfaced...Those with two left feet - or one leg Jim- one leg, stood no chance as we were introduced to

the two step.

Well rested and no sea sickness showing we headed off on land leave, to the far off land of Mansfield

and the show they had to offer. Second star to the right and on till morning, were the only directions given and many felt the need

for sustenance on route in rum houses throughout the town. The show did us proud- a wonderful escape to the world of

Neverland, with flying and fighting, sadness and cheers. But for one crew member things lay

ahead.

Things would never be the same....

Once again on board the infamous 'Black Hart' lay tests and trials to

make even the worldliest pirate quake in their boots.

But for first mate Nigel things were to come...Lights off, we sat in

silence ready to pounce.

He knew something was amiss and tentatively entered.....

Happy Birthday! With cake to share washed down with a little more rum (yes I know -poetic licence)

the trials began.

Cut throat razors at the ready...(well not cut throat but bic doesn't sound as

good.) we shaved our crew with exploding results and showered in ....the decks

would definitely need swabbing. If this was not enough, skills were tested

further with brooms in hand and negotiating the obstacles on the deck for yet

more doubloons! In desperation crew began to use skullduggery to gain more

rewards, and if the light had been better, the Black Bart would have been the

chosen crew, but misreading the labels cost them dearly.....ALAN! Blackbeard

began to pull ahead...Yo ho ho!

Set the main sail! The day was here, the last day of 2016 cold wet and breezy! Invitations had been

sent and rsvps returned in full- to the admirals ball in pirate's best.

Colours raised in celebration as a truly wonderful banquet awaited us one and all. Bellies full and

happy smiles, rum flowing and music in the air, the final games began for the treasure of dou-

bloons. Who would be the chosen crew aboard the Black Hart?

Then the bell began to toll- loud and clear for all to hear. No turning back, no second chance all

eyes to the future and the possibilities it would bring. Welcome 2017 !!!!

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With dancing and singing the new year was welcomed, friendships made stronger and old friends remembered.

As the light faded on board the deck, thoughts of the gallery and the breakfast it would bring, made for merry crews and sweet

dreams.

10.30 am the first of 2017 the galley opened it's shutters as breakfast was served. A perfect start to the new year.

Then followed the news we had waited to hear. Which crew would be the chosen ones? We took tickets, listening carefully for our

number (hang on in there Lesley yours will come) and treasures were given. ATTENTION ON DECK! With welcome help from the

dim light and the pilfering - the winning team was not Black Bart but Black Beard-and such a shiny treasure was given and received.

For all the help they had received from the dim light and crew member of Black Bart (Alan) a cheaters cup was also given as shiny as

can be!

Much calmer seas did follow that night, with takeaways and quiet conversation. A most exciting adventure for one and all on the good

ship 'Black Hart' with their first mates. Without them the new year would not have been welcomed in such a fantastic and memorable

fashion - thank you 'me 'arties'! Kim, Nigel and Chloe, Alison and Mike.

And it would only be right to thank the captains of our voyage, Gaynor, Matt and Calvin. Happy New Year to one and all - looking

forward to seeing you all on a rally field soon.

Suzanne Jevon

Barnstones Caravan park 27th –29th January (By one of our Junior members)

Friday

On Friday night we arrived quite late, but were not the last caravan to arrive, for once! For dinner we had a really nice chilli with the

Cookson’s. That night was quite a late night ending at 23:30.

Saturday day time

We woke up at around 08:00 because I had to go to a rugby match with school (Leicester Tigers V.S Northampton Saints) We left the

caravan at 10 so we would get there in plenty of time. We even had half an hour at home to watch TV. It took an hour in the minibus

which wasn’t that long. When we got there we looked around the stadium and met some of the players which was awesome. All the

food was very expensive. The first half went really slow 17-8 to the Tigers. In half time I went to the merchandise shop and bought a

rugby ball and little ted with the teams logo on it. The second half was better because it went faster the final score was 27-20 to the

Tigers. When we got back mum was there ready to take me back to the caravan site. Dad had stayed on his own in the caravan

probably watching TV and snoozing.

Saturday Night

When we got back we picked Dad, Mike and Alison up and travelled to the pub for flag and dinner. The Brasenose Arms had a lovely

atmosphere with a live band who were exceptionally good and very friendly staff. The meal was really nice I had …

Starter : chicken wings

Main : pie

Sweet : Chocolate cake

Then we had flag which we had to do quick because the band were on a break. In the Chocolate raffle I won a massive bar of

Chocolate which will last me forever.

Sunday

I do not like going home days from a rally, everyone disappeared one by one. For once we wasn’t the last to leave. Can you guess

who was left onsite when we started our journey home?

So overall this has been the best Barnstones that I have ever been to so a big thank you to Roy and Carole Abson, I hope it as good

next year!

By

Calvin Hart Age=12

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Nether Whitacre Rally Cancelled due to no support

Hampton Ferry Rally Cancelled due to no support

Royal Oak – 31st March – 02nd April

Arrive at 11.30am. Sandy and Gary were getting set up, we set up and were joined later by Colin and

Julie and Lesley and Pete.

Went across to the Royal Oak for a drink and then enjoyed a curry that Gaz has cooked for us.

After that we chilled out in the van on a game or two of scrabble.

Saturday.

The sun was shining; we went to the caravan shop, then into Bingham for a wander round, and to buy

lovely cream cakes for afternoon tea. Christine and Mick had called to see Gary and Sandy in the

afternoon, and we all had a nice chat.

Saturday night we all went to the Royal Oak for a meal which was really

lovely.

After the meal we all returned to our van to chill and relax.

Sunday was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine; we all sat in the sun having a right good chinwag.

Lesley told us that she didn’t like origami on her chips, we all laughed. Sandy pointed out to Lesley that

origami was paper folding, what she meant to say was oregano, It was an easy mistake to make.

We all packed away and set off for home.

Thanks to Lesley and Pete for a most enjoyable weekend with great company.

Val & Steve Wray

The lawns Caravan Site 14th– 18th April (3 reports all submitted by our juniors)

1) Friday We got to Nannies caravan, i helped Grandpa do the awning i was Peg Boy, grandpa’s name for me, also we filled up the fire bucket, i went for a walk with Steve, Val, Jim, to find a park, but there wasn’t one, we played outside, playing football with Jim, also i did some colouring, before we went to bed in the awning. Saturday, Got up early, had cereals and nanny cooked bacon butties. Mummy & Daddy took us to the farm for a treat, we fed the goats, lambs, i brushed the bunny’s fur, we made milk for the calves, we also went on a deer safari, we fed the deer, then played in the park before going back to the caravan. Mummy & Daddy took us to the pub for tea, with everyone else, i had Egg Ham & Chips, after tea we played a bit of football before it was time for bed.

Sunday, Had breakfast in nannies van, then mummy said we could have chocolate, as it was Easter day, we also had to go on the egg hunt at 10.45, they were all hidden around the caravans, awnings and fire buckets. We had a picnic lunch, we played in Steve’,s caravan with Jim, later we went to the cafe and had an ice cream, mummy, nanny and Val all had a cake, ha ha , after tea we did a quiz in the awning with everyone, then it was time for bed. Monday I did lots of dot to dot while mummy & daddy packed up ready to go home. Oscar Shipley Green age 6

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2) Friday we arrived at the Lawns Caravan Park, and helped Grandpa set up the awning, It was hard work. we went on a walk with Steve to find a park because we were bored, Soon we played football with Jim. Next we went to bed, i slept in the awning without a tent next to dad. Saturday In the morning i had a bacon butty, then played a football match with Oscar, Jim & Jack. We got ready to go out with mum and dad to Snettisham Park, it took 45 mins to get there, we played in the park, then fed the lambs and goats, we also made milk for the calves, we got back to the caravan and got changed to go to the pub for tea, i had fish and chips, the fish was massive, we went back to the caravan and it was bed time.

Sunday, I got up and sneaked into nanny's van, i had cereals in a bowl, then everyone else got up and had some breakfast. We waited to go on the Egg Hunt, there were lots of eggs, but Jack won with lots of eggs. After this we went into Steve & Val’s van to play Dominoes with Jim, we also built towers with them, after tea we went into the awning to an Easter Quiz, it was American. then it was time for bed. Monday, i did dot to dot puzzles while mum & dad packed the car & roofbox for home. Harry Shipley Green

3) I arrived on the Friday with mum and dad, also my brothers and sister to have Easter with Nanny and Grandpa, i helped grandpa to set up the awning, it was a long time and hard work, after that we went for a walk with Steve & Val, also Jim, their grandson, we got back to the caravan and played football with Jim. We had tea, and later went to bed in the awning. Saturday, We had breakfast, Bacon Butty, we went to Snettisham Farm, we fed lambs, calves, and we also played in the park, we went on a Deer Safari, with my family, when we got back to the caravan, we went to the pub for tea, I had Fish & Chips. Sunday, I had cereal for my breakfast, got dressed and ready for the Eater Egg hunt, we had a challenge to find the most eggs, and I won, after this we went to Steve’s caravan. Later on we went into the awning to have a quiz, it was terrible. Monday i just read my book while mum and dad packed the car ready for our journey home. Jack Shipley Green.

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It is so refreshing to receive reports from our Junior Members,

they are so eager to do them. (un like some of our adult members )

Also please remember if you attend a rally and take any photos please send

them to our web master Pete Cook (so I may pinch them for publication)

Your Ed Mick Whitehouse

February

Ella Heath Hadley 2nd

March Lennon Everett 3rd

Calvin Hart 3rd

April

Ebony Elizabeth Everett 4th

Chloe Hodges 4th

May

Liberty Heath 16th

Rhiannon Hadley 19th

Tamzin Hadley 25th

Kane Steven 27th