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News & Announcements

This page is used to make ad-hoc announcements such as meet cancellations and alterations to the published sites list and news of what's going on in the group.

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Thank You

posted 6 Jul 2014 10:29 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 6 Jul 2014 10:29 ]

To: chairman@nleamcs.org.uk

Hello Bob

Firstly, please accept my sincere apologies for such a late response to your very kind donation. 

Please find attached a thank you letter for the £620.69 which was donated by your Section of The Caravan & Camping Club.

 

Kindest regards

 

 Margaret Pollock

 Treasurer

 

www.bloodbikes.org.uk

| Attachments: 2014-06-29 - Thank you letter NLEAMC.pdf

40th Anniversary Pennon

posted 30 Jun 2014 23:20 by Ralph Burtonshaw


We are once again asking members to design a pennon, this time for our 40th Birthday which will be next year 2015.

The pennon must have the current club logo (as shown left) and the words "North London & Eastern Area MCS 40th Anniversary 2015"

Closing date is the end of September. The winning entry will be decided by a selection of notable worthies (yes we haven't worked out who just yet) and the winner will be presented with a framed pennon at the 2015 AGM in March.

If you would like more information then pleasecontact the Regalia Officer, Brian Daniels

Christmas Dinner 2014

posted 26 Jun 2014 23:22 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 26 Jun 2014 23:27 ]


Yes it's a little early to think about Christmas but we need to plan ahead.

The plan is to stay at the C&CC site in Hertford where you will book your own pitch and stay for as long (or short) as you like. We will provide transport (anything from a coach to a taxi, depending on numbers) to go to the Sun Pub in Hoddeston, about 15 minutes away.

Date is yet to be decided but likely in early December possibly mid week, depending on majority preference.
The cost of the meal is likely to be around £20 pp. and you will, of course, be responsible for paying your own camping fees.

At this stage we are just trying to gauge interest so if you think you might like to join us then can you please contact John Adams either by phone on 01992 424412 or e-mail him at secretary@nleamcs.org.uk John can give more details and discuss preferences.

In the meantime, have a great summer.

Dartford Crossing Update

posted 20 Jun 2014 02:15 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 20 Jun 2014 02:16 ]

  • Dart Charge begins October 2014; we are finalising exact dates and will announce these shortly.
  • Dart Charge website and customer call centre go live in September 2014 – you’ll be able to use these to pay for crossings and to set up a pre-pay account.
  • We aim to have 10,000 retail outlets available nationally to pay at too. Our payment agent will be Payzone.

Construction latest

We have installed five brand new gantries at the Dartford Crossing.

View a timelapse video of the installation.  

Four of these gantries will house the signage and detection equipment that will allow you to pay without stopping at a barrier, speeding up journeys for everyone. The other gantry will hold new signage.

We carried out the work overnight when traffic flows are lowest, keeping one tunnel open to northbound traffic to minimise disruption.  We coordinated this with other planned works on the crossing to make full use of every road closure and keep any disruption to a minimum.

What’s next

Advance construction work is set to continue over the coming weeks with changes to the junction 1a roundabout and Kent Marshalling Area – the holding area where vehicles with abnormal or potentially dangerous loads are checked before crossing.

Motorists may notice some lane restrictions on the approaches to the M25 Junction 1a Roundabout. These are not expected to cause significant disruption to the travelling public.

Overnight we will continue to use lane closures on the M25 and A282 to carry out signage work, with some short term closures of the slip roads where necessary. 

The new payment arrangements will be in place in October. We will then start the main roadworks to remove the booths and introduce a new road layout. This is due to be completed by spring 2015.

| Attachments: Dart Charge Leaflet.pdf

Mick O'Flanagan

posted 11 May 2014 10:36 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 16 Jun 2014 23:02 ]

We regret to announce that Mick O'Flanagan has passed away on Wednesday 7th. May.
Mick was chairman of North London & Eastern Area MCS for 4 years from 2008 until 2011, and during this time he worked ceaselessly on behalf of the club, rarely missing a meet despite sometimes travelling long distances to attend.
He became ill at the end of 2011 but managed to attend one more meet at Ongar in 2012 when the attached picture was taken.
Our sympathy goes to his wife, Eddie, a son and two daughters. He will be sadly missed.

UPDATE
Eddie has asked us to pass on thanks to members and to say that £540 was collected for Lukemeia Research and Little Havens Hospice.

Happy Birthday Joyce

posted 7 May 2014 23:13 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 4 Jun 2014 09:20 ]

Wishing a happy 80th Birthday to Joyce Dew which she celebrated at the May day meet.

A message from Kathy Hopper

posted 28 Apr 2014 08:00 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 4 Jun 2014 09:20 ]

Would you please thank members for attending Rays funeral and their kind wishes on the 11th April, also for their donations for Cancer UK.
It was very nice to see Ray supported with friends and for me too. We collected £200 at the funeral and I know others sent theirs direct. We spent many happy hours, in the club and our motorcaravan.
Happy memories!

Sincerely, Kathy Hopper

Easter at Seaford

posted 21 Apr 2014 11:32 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 4 Jun 2014 09:20 ]

Many thanks to our friends in Southern area for a great Easter weekend.

We were, as usual, made very welcome and we returned their hospitality by NLEA coming second in the quiz (we wos robbed!) taking both prizes in the egg competition (well done Charlie and George) and taking away a goodly share of the raffle prizes!

Lets hope we can do as well when we invite them next year.

Pictures will follow in a few days

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posted 13 Apr 2014 00:24 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 4 Jun 2014 09:20 ]

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The idea is that instead of having to come to this site regularly and check for new announcements the system contacts you and you get them straight away. You need to have an RSS reader but the good news is that you probably already have one in your web browser or your e-mail program. So try clicking on the link and see if it works for you.
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MCS AGM

posted 7 Apr 2014 00:13 by Ralph Burtonshaw   [ updated 4 Jun 2014 09:20 ]

Are you going to the MCS AGM in Stafford?
NLEA will be taking part in the street market so if you can help then please contact Chairman Bob Ford ASAP.

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