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[StephenMcK]

Having recently bought a MH and planning trips this summer around what we had already planned it looks like we are missing out on the Rally season. With that in mind I’m now looking to next year. So with the help of you guys - what rallies / events should we be considering for next year down the same lines as Carfest and Vanlife etc. I apologise If there is info on here already covering this topic, if there is, please point me in the right direcion . I’m a newbie on here . Rgds Steve

 

[mitzimad]

depends what your interests are lots of steam rallies car shows around the country

 

[Janine]

If you want to look at lots of motorhomes, have evening entertainment thrown in plus meet lots of other Funsters, the Warners shows are very good.

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[peterc10]

Stephen, you will need to be a paid up subscriber to attend MHF rallies and meets. It will be the best £20 you have ever spent on your motorhome.

Then you should set up watch reminders on both of the forums in the Rallies and Meets section. See the "Watch" button the top right of each forum. That way you will get email reminders every time a new thread has been started. That way you will be in the front of the queue!

 

[David and Sally]

Highlands End rally is based around a music festival.

 

[StephenMcK]

depends what your interests are lots of steam rallies car shows around the country

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[StephenMcK]

Music - 40s, 50s, 60’s, 70s and Country, A few shandies , Viking’s, Cars, fun, and meeting others - I like to chat

 

[StephenMcK]

Highlands End rally is based around a music festival.

Motorhome , motorbikes and beer - sounds right up my street

 

[TerryL]

We started out "doing" the Warner's and other trade shows with their associated MHF meets which we enjoyed. However, apart from the meets and "entertainment (paid and free)" they no longer hold much attraction, although as a newbie you might enjoy looking around to see what "essential" accessories are on offer. So we've started going to some of the smaller member-organised rallies and meets, some having themes, others just a social gathering which we find we enjoy more, plus being smaller you are more likely to mix with other Funsters. Just don't be shy!

But really it's a matter of personal choice. What we have found is that there is never any pressure to join in so you're free to do whatever you wish - in the best possible taste of course! Just keep an eye on the rallies and meets thread and join in whatever you fancy. But be warned they often fill up very quickly so you do need to get in early.

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[peterc10]

Music - 40s, 50s, 60’s, 70s and Country, A few shandies , Viking’s, Cars, fun, and meeting others - I like to chat

Sounds like you are an ideal Funster

But you have run out of your 5 free posts so will need to subscribe if you want to post any more info.

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN. You’re close to using up your free post, why not join us, you will get your annual subscription back in advice alone.

 

[peterc10]

The first rally we went on was the Peterborough Show, which was the first and largest of the year. Lots of Funsters but it was difficult to talk to many of them, especially in the evening at the marquee. People were generally in circles talking to those people who they knew and, being a bit shy, it was a bit difficult to break in. It all felt a bit cliquey, although now I realise it wasn't really. It is just that one person's clique will be another person's circle of friends.

The next meet we went on was a small 12 van or so meet. Much better. Everybody sat round in one big circle and just chatted. The circle got smaller and bigger during the day and evening as people dipped out and then back in if they wanted to go somewhere. By the end of the weekend we had made friends with all of them.

So my advice is different to some on here. Go to a couple of small meets first before you go to the shows and festivals. You will get to know more people than you would at a show.

There is another reason why we do not go to the shows now. They have a tendency to suck money out of my wallet. That "must have" accessory I buy after a few beers turns out to be not as useful as I thought and/or flimsy tat. So I am then forced to go to one of the "bring and buy" meets the next year to try to get rid of it at a large loss to another sucker funster.

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[Neilfg]

The first rally we went on was the Peterborough Show, which was the first and largest of the year. Lots of Funsters but it was difficult to talk to many of them, especially in the evening at the marquee. People were generally in circles talking to those people who they knew and, being a bit shy, it was a bit difficult to break in. It all felt a bit cliquey, although now I realise it wasn't really. It is just that one person's clique will be another person's circle of friends.

The next meet we went on was a small 12 van or so meet. Much better. Everybody sat round in one big circle and just chatted. The circle got smaller and bigger during the day and evening as people dipped out and then back in if they wanted to go somewhere. By the end of the weekend we had made friends with all of them.

So my advice is different to some on here. Go to a couple of small meets first before you go to the shows and festivals. You will get to know more people than you would at a show.

There is another reason why we do not go to the shows now. They have a tendency to suck money out of my wallet. That "must have" accessory I buy after a few beers turns out to be not as useful as I thought and/or flimsy tat. So I am then forced to go to one of the "bring and buy" meets the next year to try to get rid of it at a large loss to another sucker funster.

Peter, very similar thoughts, first meet was at Stratford Racecourse (with karaoke), friendly but too big and very noisy, we thought never again. Went on a small meet, location attracted us, excellent very inclusive e.g. people knocking on van door to ask if you wanted to join them . Certainly if you like to meet people then aim for the smaller funster meets, mind they seem to be rarer, the Scottish meets tend to be smaller affairs, very inclusive and are often in different locations.

 

[peterc10]

Peter, very similar thoughts, first meet was at Stratford Racecourse (with karaoke), friendly but too big and very noisy, we thought never again. Went on a small meet, location attracted us, excellent very inclusive e.g. people knocking on van door to ask if you wanted to join them . Certainly if you like to meet people then aim for the smaller funster meets, mind they seem to be rarer, the Scottish meets tend to be smaller affairs, very inclusive and are often in different locations.

We met you and Jacqui for the first time at a small meet in the Scottish borders arranged by Helen Puddleduck . I agree with you about the Scottish meets. Our only problem is we live in Kent so a looooong way to go. Doesn't stop us though.

 

[cruiser]

For a real fun meet try the thetford bash . You can watch People falling of bikes And see Jaws fleecing funsters in aid of the air ambulance. All for fun.

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[icantremember]

They have a tendency to suck money out of my wallet.

I'm surprised Peter that Angela lets you loose with the key to the wallet, or have you secretly had a duplicate cut on the sly?

 

[peterc10]

I'm surprised Peter that Angela lets you loose with the key to the wallet, or have you secretly had a duplicate cut on the sly?

SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH ........ not so bloody loud .........

 

[Puddleduck]

Because of family circumstances I can't do rallies at the moment but maybe in a year or two I will find a field somewhere

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[GirlyVanGirly]

Motorhome , motorbikes and beer - sounds right up my street

Highlands End is a lovely rally spot, even without the music!

 

[Mike Rivers]

The Monte Carlo is exciting but remember to tie everything down!!!