Dear Fellow Members

I would like to thank you most sincerely for allowing me the honour of serving as Chairman of The Scottish Division of The Caravan Club for the coming year.
I would also like to thank all of the Scottish Caravan Club members who have supported and trusted me throughout my years on the Highland Centre Committee and my years on Scottish Division.
As Chairman, I will do my very best to promote The Scottish Caravan Club wherever I travel and try to represent the interests and views of all members of the Caravan Club residing and caravanning in Scotland.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all those members who give of their time to organize and run rallies for our enjoyment.
All of the people who serve on Centre Committees and Division, organize rallies or any other social event for us, are just members of The Caravan Club like yourselves and I’m sure they would appreciate your help in booking early for any organized event. All of you, the members, are very important and without your participation all their work would be for nothing.

If you are reading this as a member who has never tried rallying why not give it a try. When you join a Centre in Scotland you will be sent a Handbook
with all the information on all events happening in Scotland for the coming year.
For Centre Registration just call The Caravan Club’s Membership Services on 01342 318813 and tell them with which Centre you wish to register.
Registration is completely free.

In 2008 the 58^th Scottish National Rally will be hosted by the South West Centre and will be held in the grounds of Ayr Racecourse.
Amongst other things the area is famous for it’s connection with Robert Burns and offers a selection of first class golf courses.
 A very warm welcome awaits you in this area of stunning scenery, historic sites and miles and miles of sandy beaches.

Finally, Robbie and I look forward to meeting members old and new, from within and out with Scotland, throughout the coming year.
I extend the good wishes of the Scottish Caravan Club Council to each and every one of you.

Happy and safe caravanning wherever you go.

Yours sincerely

Fiona I Murray
 

President

Kenneth Robertson
Tel:- 01383 414 616
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The 62nd Annual General Meeting of The Scottish Division of The Caravan Club was held on Saturday, October 13^th, at The Cochrane Halls in Alva.

Mrs. Margaret Devine retiring Chairman opened the meeting at 2.00pm sharp welcoming all attending.
The Chairman then went on to give a special welcome to Mr. Bob Black MBE, Chairman of The Caravan Club, who acted as interim Chairman.
And to Mr. Brian Richardson, Executive Secretary of The Caravan Club who was guest speaker.

The President Mr. Kenneth Robertson also welcomed everyone, reminding all that this was their AGM ,where they could ask Questions.

Mrs. Fiona Murray was installed as Chairman for 2007 – 2008. and I'm sure that we all wish her well.

There was a vote this year for the position of Vice Chairman, between Mrs. Marion Eames, and Mr. Ian MacLean.
After a break it was announced that Ian MacLean was elected as Vice Chairman.
This year there was also a vacant post for Editor. It was agreed that an Editor could be co-opted on after the meeting.
I can confirm that Alastair Fisher is the new Editor.
The A.G.M. was attended by 157 members.

The Alba Shield this year was won by Donald Baird, a member of The East Centre. Check Photo Gallery for all pictures

A total of 75 units attended a caravan rally, at the Woods Caravan Site, held in conjunction with the AGM.
There was also a great turnout for the Saturday evening social.
Marion Eames and her Rally Team, would like to thank all who attended, making it a great success.
 

East Centre

Stuart & Janice Mack

 The first inaugural meeting of the East of Scotland Centre was held in Edinburgh on 10 December 1949.
Since then our membership has grown and we now have over 480 full members and we organise a full programme of rallies throughout the year. 

At the AGM this year I had the privilege of being elected Chairman of the Centre.  I never thought that I would be in this position when I was on the Teenage Committee all those years ago.
We have a full Committee of 12 and also a Junior Committee of 5. 

We have just held our Film Show in Roslin which was a very successful evening thanks to our Centre Photographer, Susan Mack.
Our next event will be the Children’s Christmas Party which will be held on 1^st December at Dalmahoy Church Hall.  Tickets for this event are priced at £7.50. 

On the 26^th January 2008 our Dinner Dance will be held at the Edinburgh Capital Hotel.  Tickets are priced at £26.00 with rooms available for £70 Bed and Breakfast. 
We are also running a meet at Silverknowes Caravan Site with a bus being run to the hotel. 

If you have never rallied before, rallying will add a new dimension to your caravanning and could help you to get the most out of your caravan, both in terms of enjoyment and also value for the money you have invested in it.
You will find that site fees are very modest and if we rally on a commercial site there is often a considerable saving to be made on the fees normally charged by sites.
We look forward to seeing you on the rally field or at one of our social events. 

On behalf of myself and my wife Janice, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 

Stuart R Mack
Chairman.
 

CHAIRMANS MONTHLY REPORT

 We have now got back to rallying after the winter break. Even so, the centre did run rallies during January and February.
The first, in January, was the bi-annual invite to the South West Centre for the Burns rally.
The week-end was held in Kirkfieldbank`s Clyde Valley Caravan Park, with the Saturday social being held in the nearby community hall.
A large turn-out on Saturday saw the two Centres share a night of song and recitals plus the traditional Burns supper.

 In February, the Centres rally was at Aberfoyle, and what a first class site we had, good to see that many caravan’s out of storage and attending.
We then came to Easter, early this year, and held at Crossford, Lanark. A good turn-out attended this long week-end and fun was had on the Saturday night.

During January and February various Centres held there dinner dances. Both Helen and myself attended the East centres dance in Edinburgh, and the Dumfries and Galloway dance at Lockerbie. Andy and Leslie Thomson attended the Highland dance, while Colin and Betty Craig attended the Fife and Tayside Dance.
Both Helen and myself could not attend through family illness.
Our secretary, Rab Fraser and myself,  attended the Scottish Council meeting during February, and at the start of April, unfortunately, I attended the funereal of Neil Cairns wife, Agnes. My, and the Centres thoughts go to the family. 

We all look forward to the forthcoming rallies, and I would like to remember all, that our charity rally this year, will be held at Alva, on the last week-end in April.

 I wish everyone in the centre, an enjoyable season of rallying, and hope to see you very soon.

 BILLY MURRAY,  Chairman West Scotland Centre.
                                                                                                                                                                 Updated 9th April 2008
 

Fife and Tayside Centre has the largest number of members of the 7 Scottish Centres in Scotland. 
It also has one of the best rallying area’s within Scotland. 

The Kingdom of Fife has miles of coast line full of fishing villages and of course St. Andrews the home of Golf.
Tayside can also boast fine coast lines and excellent countryside including Carnoustie an Open golf venue.
The Angus countryside is rugged and stunning. 

In 2008 the Centre has a varied and exciting programme of Rallies and events, in areas of interest for all tastes. 

You will receive a warm welcome to any event whether you are a seasoned rallier or a newcomer.

Renwick Kirkhope
Chairman
 

The North Centre of the Scottish Caravan Club came into being in 1953 It started as a result of a number of people in the area believing there was sufficient interest to develop a North Centre in its own right.
Previous to this time all members were part of the North East Centre, which became the Fife and Tayside Centre when the North Centre was developed.
As the North Centre had grown out of the North East, so the Highland Centre was formed from the North in 1976. 
The area of the present North Centre remains the same as that of the old Grampian Region namely Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen council areas.
This provides us with the most wonderful landscapes and countryside to rally within and allows us to explore a great deal of local history and culture.
The North Centre has grown over the years and has celebrated many milestones and events and was 50 years old in 2003. In June 2008 the Centre will celebrate another milestone - it’s 700th Rally.
This will take place celebrated at Monaltrie Park Ballater with a dinner and dance during the weekend 6^th June 2008. Please see your Scottish Caravan Club or local North Centre handbook for full details of this event and all other rallies in 2008.

The first rally for the Centre was held at Banchory Lodge Hotel in August 1954. 
Initially the Centre held about four rallies a year.
The demand over the years has led to the Centre making around 17 rallies available each year.
The Rally programme commences in March and with the exception of the New Year Rally concludes mid November.
Each year the Centre has a children’s Christmas Party and a Dinner Dance.
Both these events are well supported and do provide everyone a chance to meet outside the rallying season.
The Centre has in the past organised a members film night, Burns evening and a Warm Up Social. Any suggestions for future events are welcome.

Centre membership has grown considerably since 1953. Caravans have changed and the motor home has become more evident on rallies.
However, the concept and purpose of rallying has not changed and all who rally enjoy visiting many and varied locations and events, but most of all enjoy the friendship and fun, which the Centre provides.
Since the inception of the Centre members have held almost all of the offices at the Scottish Caravan Club Division and currently the Honorary Secretary is one of our members.

The excellent reputation of the Centre must continue. As the Chairman, I will do my best to ensure this is upheld at all times when I represent or lead the Centre in its activities. 
I consider it an honour to be the Chairman of the Centre and it is with pride I have taken on the role. 
I will do my utmost to ensure the Centre continues to retain its staunch followers and to welcome new ralliers into the fold.
I will only be able to do this with the assistance and support of its members and committee and I extend a thank you to all of you in anticipation of this.

LLinos Gass
Chairman

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Caravaners, it is with pride I open my message to you as Centre Chairman.

The centre was formed from the North Centre [Aberdeenshire Area] in 1976 to cater for caravaners West of Brodie to the Nothern Isles,
we have held rallies in Orkney, Skye and all parts in between.

 In 2008 we have 15 rallies from Glenllivet and Roseisle in the East, Dulnain Bridge in the South, Cannich in the West,
and Wick in the North,not to mention some of our venues, one being our five day holiday rally at Petty near Inverness.

We are a friendly family centre and invite you to come along and join us, I guarantee you a Highland Welcome.

       Lex Mc Call,
         Chairman.
 

As Chairman of The Dumfries & Galloway Centre I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all our members for all their support over the past year.
I would also like to thank everyone who came to our Annual General Meeting, which was held on Saturday 21^st September in Clarebrand Village Hall, Castle Douglas, with all posts being filled.
We also ran a very successful Rally over that weekend, where we celebrated our 300^th rally.

On the weekend 19^th – 21^st October, a special Rally was run at Greenacres, Carlisle.
This rally was entirely organised and run by the children of the Centre. 15 vans attended, and the rally was enjoyed by everyone.
The Centre is very proud of their young ones.
Therefore, in December, the Centre is taking the children to a Pantomime in Dumfries.
 
On 16^th December, the Centre is holding its Christmas Lunch in Castle Douglas, where a cheque for £880 will be presented to the Macmillan Unit in Dumfries Royal Infirmary.

Our Annual Dinner Dance is once again being held at The Queens Hotel, Lockerbie.
Tickets for the Dinner Dance are available from me on,
Tel:- 01292 550 668 or E-Mail:- Ian Murray

Ian Murray,
Chairman.