From the Diary
Diary Editor: Jenny Yendole
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Help to set a new record
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A SEA of Lincoln Green flooded the Newark Showground as more than 1,000 Robin Hoods swarmed in to set a new world record. The gathering of 1,215 people dressed as the world famous outlaw smashed the previous record of 1,119 – which was set at Castle Green in Nottingham in 2008. The latest gathering was part of the National Feast of Lanterns, a five-day celebration organised by the Camping and Caravanning Club. Les Littlewood, entertainment team leader at the event, was delighted to set a new world record. He said: "It was just fantastic to break the record and everyone who dressed up can feel really proud. "I was walking around the crowds as they came into the arena and everyone looked to be enjoying themselves and really getting into the spirit of it. "The Nottingham branch held the record for the most number of Robin Hoods a while back, but this was beaten in 2008, so we're delighted to have won the record back – I just hope we can keep it for a while." The crowd took more than half an hour to filter in to the stage area where the entertainment at the event was being held. The Tolson family from Selby, North Yorkshire, said they were thrilled to be part of the successful record attempt. Dave Tolson, 52, said: "It's been a brilliant day – and we couldn't really pass up the opportunity to be part of the record attempt. "The children love fancy dress and they've had a great time." Son Adam, 11, said that he couldn't wait to see the attempt listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. He said: "It's been a really great day dressing up and the weather has been really good too." Jordan Redfern, six, from Newark, also dressed up as Robin Hood with his family to help set the new world record. He said: "It's really awesome – dressing up as Robin Hood was fun. "I think my favourite bit of the outfit is the sword, but I like the hat too."
SWR AGM Questionnaire
The region council would be very grateful if members could spend a few minutes answering a short questionnaire regarding the agm.
Message from HQ
The Camping and Caravanning Club is looking to recruit voluntary staff to assist in the operation of Olympic campsites during the Summer of 2012. This involves working 4 days,on & 4 days off, expenses will be paid. Anyone interested please contact Anne Forster 01935 431417 for further details
Chairmans Charity
Good news, a total of £140.73 has been collected for this years "Chairmans Charity" "Teenage Cancer Trust" mainly collected at flagpole as donations for refreshments. If you would like to know more about the trust.
CLICK HERE.
A thank you from Anne Forster
I would like to say a big Thank you to all DA members & friends who helped put up the marquee, lent lights,& helped with food etc, & then came to my 60th party at Turnpike Showground.
Thank you also for your cards & gifts & the wonderful collection you did. I will probably buy a new waterproof jacket for use when camping.
I really enjoyed sharing my birthday with you & hope you enjoyed it too.
John & I had had a lovely time in London & this finished the week off really well.
Anne xx
My name is Andy
And I am one half of the company Caravan Servicing 4U. If any members have any questions they would like me to answer or need any advice please feel free to contact me via the Diary Editor and I will be pleased to help. If any general advice is required I will write a small piece on any topics suggested.
Caravan Tyres
Hi to every one,
And welcome to my first, “Ask Andy”. While ATTENDING the Country & Western weekend, I was asked several questions on tyres and tyre safety, so I thought this could be a good place to start. The subject of tyres is an interesting one, and far more complicated than you many may first envision.
Caravan & site electric information
Hope you all enjoyed or found some thing useful in the tyre article. Here is my second submission, hope this is of some use to members also.
A problem we encounter all too often, are customer’s whose caravan trips, and site trips, RCD’s, keep tripping out while using appliances within the caravan. Very often this is down to misuse, rather than an actual fault.
All you realy should know about you tyres 
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15-Feb-2012