May Newsletter
Devon and Cornwall Motorcaravan section.
Welcome and Updates
Early start to the season.
We started the year with an early meet in January at Whitsand Bay, where 18 units joined us for a cold but dry weekend. DC MCS did very well at the cash bingo winning lines and the full house was won by one of our members bingo was run by the site, and the weekend was rounded off with a delightful Sunday lunch.
Next Meet was in Devon
we had a fantastic meet at Kingsdown Tail in Devon, with 28 units attending. This event was ably run by Sharon and Nigel, who kept us busy in the evenings with quizzes, bingo, and a street fair of games. Paul and Diane even hosted a dancing class to prepare us for dancing the night away on Saturday night. Our thanks go to Sharon, Nigel, Paul, and Diane for making this meet so enjoyable.
Annual General Meeting at TenCreek Holiday park
Our next meet took place at TenCreek, with 25 units in attendance for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). We successfully formed a committee, ensuring that the club will continue for another year. We would like to welcome Sharon and Nigel to the committee. Here is the list of who is who on the 2025/2026 committee:
· Chairman: Tony Nettle
· Vice Chair & THS Officer: Sue Williams
· Treasurer & Rep for Southwest Region & Appointed Area Councillor to MCS: Jonathan Pope
· Secretary & PRO: Rose Jeffery
· Sites Officer, Website, Members Secretary: June Pope
· Safety Officer: Sue Nettle
· Committee without Portfolio: Sharon Stears-Tremlett, Nigel Stears-Tremlett
· Auditors: Peter Carter & Janet Pearce
Once again, we all met up for a lovely Sunday lunch.
Our next meet took us over to Dorset to the Morton club site we had 17 units book in. At this meet it was run by Maria and Jeff with Deb and Ann Help thank you. The advantage of This site is the train station is next door, so members travelled over to Weymouth and Poole again it was lovely weekend. We did learn one thing this weekend you must remember to hide a spare key and know how to disable your alarm without your ignition key.
Next Meet of the Season
Upcoming Events and Details
Our next meet of the season is set to be an exciting and vibrant event at Topsham Rugby Club. Scheduled to run from Tuesday, 13th May until Sunday, 18th May.
Event Details
The cost of attendance is £17 (PUN). Because of VE day the stewards Have decided. To have a themed meet. so come and join us.
Themed Meet
Participants are encouraged to decorate their vans in red, white, and blue to celebrate VE weekend. This vibrant display will set the scene for a delightful street party (possibly indoors. ) Everyone is invited to bring and share food for the street party, fostering a spirit of togetherness and celebration.
Booking Information
If you're interested in joining this festive weekend, please let us know by using the interactive booking form on our website. For more information ,check out the meets page
Upcoming Meets
· Bude RFC: Thursday, 29th May to Monday, 2nd June. The cost is £18 per unit night. Join Angie and Mike by the sea for a relaxing and enjoyable time. To book or show interest, use the form on the website.
· Exmouth THS: 19th June to 3rd July. This meet is booked up solid, but if you want to check availability, please email devonandcornwallths@hotmail.com
· Bodmin RFC: Thursday, 10th July to Monday, 14th July. The cost is £16.50 per unit night.
These upcoming meets offer a variety of experiences and locations, perfect for enjoying the beauty and diversity of our regions.
We look forward to seeing you at Topsham Rugby Club and the other scheduled meets. Don't miss out on these opportunities to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories.
Newton Abbott RFC: 17th July- 21st July
Please also note that Newton Abbott Rugby Club have a new policy that prohibits dogs on their premises. We apologize to our dog-owning members for any inconvenience this may cause. Looking for a place to replace this meet keep eye on face book.
New Dates for Your Calendar
Trevarrian Holiday Park, Newquay: Thursday, 25th September to Monday, 29th September. We need stewards for this meet. The cost is £20 GWE.
Heligan Camp & Caravan Park, St Austell: Thursday, 9th October to Monday, 13th October. We are also looking for stewards for this meet. The cost is £22.00 per unit night for hardstanding and electric, or £19.00 per unit night GWE. The closing date for booking this meet is 15th September 2025.
Lady's Mile: The end-of-season meal is scheduled for the 20th November - 24th November. Booking forms will be available on the website and at meets from July onwards. We have 25 pitches booked, so it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Lady's Mile now uses paid electric meters. Included in the camping cost is 8 kwh per day of electricity. Beyond this, it is 23p per kwh, payable at the end of your stay. Each member will need to settle their electric bill.
We encourage you to add these new dates to your calendar and join us for more opportunities to explore
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