Platinum Celebration Rally
Camp 21 Cultybraggan
Cromrie
Wednesday 17th June 2015
Field Marshal Robertson along with Assistant Field Marshals Fenton, Gilmour and Todd arrive at Camp 21 Cultybraggan to lay out the field. Later in the day, Brigadier Stuart along with the other Top Brass from SCC also arrive at the camp
Thursday 18th June 2015
Caravans from all over the UK, along with some Top Brass from East Grinstead, travel through the beautiful Perthshire village of Comrie En Route to Camp 21 Cultybraggan, to help The Scottish Caravan Club celebrate their Platinum Rally with early arrivals being welcomed by Brigadier Stuart
At 21:00 hr Role Call was taken by Brigadier Stuart, then tea and coffee was served along with home made shortbread (made by Madame Davidson) allowing all prisoners (members) to meet up
Friday 19th June 2015
More prisoners arrive, along with more Top Brass from East Grinstead and with guided tours of the camp for our members to enjoy although some escaped to visit the village and were welcomed by the friendly people of Comrie
Again at 21:00 hr Role Call was taken, then Soup kindly donated by Baxters of Speyside was served and gave members another chance to meet. But time outside was limited, as the early Air Raid Siren was sounded as the dreaded midges began to attack
Saturday 20th June 2015
It was time to set up for the official opening and at 10:30 hr Brigadier Stuart welcomed everyone to the Platinum Rally and the Rally was officially opened by Blair Urquhart from Comrie Development Trust. The Celebration Cake which was kindly baked and donated by Madame Robertson, was cut by Past and Present SCC Presidents attending (Kenny Robertson, Margaret Devine, Fiona Murray, Ian Maclean and Ian Bennett) followed by a few words by Caravan Club Chairman, Grenville Chamberlain. Members were then treated to a reception where tea, coffee, wine or beer was served, along with hot savouries from the local baker, Campbell's, which were delicious
Further tours of the camp were conducted and soon it was time to attend a drinks reception laid on before members were bused to the social held at the White Church in Comrie. A two -course meal with wine was prepared and served by the Madames of the Sub Committee followed by dancing to live music by Corrie Oliver who kept the dance floor full all evening. During her breaks a Disco was played by Craig.
Meanwhile whilst back at the camp, a Family Social for members was held with food & drink provided and thanks to Gordon Leitchman for making it such a memorable evening for all
Sunday 21st June 2015
The Breakfast Team from Novak & Good a subsidiary of La ‘Vatorie Catering was up early in the morning to cook porridge (donated by Hamlyns) lorne sausage, black pudding, bacon, tattie scones, eggs (scrambled or boiled) and beans (all food being donated by Entier) there was a good turn out for the breakfast which was enjoyed by all - thank you all to the Breakfast Team
A Church Service was held in Hut 41 and was taken by Madame Stuart. A collection of £246.00 was raised which was made up to £300.00 and donated to Cultybraggan Heritage Trust. That was followed by tea, coffee and shortbread (donated by Walkers) along with Centre Sales
In the afternoon it was time for the Tea Dance themed in the 40’s, with most members attending, dressed to the theme. During the break a Gin Tasting was provided with the Gin being supplied by The Shetland Reel Gin company.
It was discovered that a couple of dodgy salesman were at the Tea Dance, Bill Farquharson and John Gass were trying to sell nylons etc to the ladies. Gass was later caught and arrested by the local Bobby (Tommy Gilmour) again a good time was had by all who attended
News came filtering through, that someone had escaped and was seen crossing the border, it was later found out that it was the Director General Nick Lomas. He was last seen around Lunch time with red bleary eyes as he had been rubbing away the tears of sadness about having to leave his first every Rally
Monday 22nd June 2015
A Coach trip had been arranged with a tour of the Trossachs and a sailing down Loch Katerine on board the steamship Sir Walter Scott
News filtered through again later on Monday evening, that the guard on the gate had fallen asleep on duty early on Monday morning and had allowed more high profile prisoners escape and return to East Grinstead
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
Sadly we have to report there was a mass breakout with all members escaping
Throughout the weekend members were able to view the Adria Display with Adria having on show 4 Motorhomes & 4 Caravans (2 from Altea Range and 2 from Adora Range) with good reports coming back from members who visited the display
Our special thanks goes to The Caravan Club, Adria, Powerwheel, Westfalia, Entier, Thetford, Truma, Baxters, Walkers Shortbread, Hamlyns, Perthshire Caravans, Shetland Reel Gin, Dyce Caravans for their sponsorship, donations and gifts supplied and also a special thanks to Comrie Development Trust who all helped to make our Platinum Celebration Rally a success and one that those who attended went away with happy memories and will remember for years to come
To view all photos from the Platinum Celebration Rally - please click on the link below
Photos by Iain Devine, Alistair Fisher & Fred Swell
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/rfcir7n1panr0ia/AABMk4NoQu_iudIoOmc0FfO3a?dl=0
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