Camping and Caravanning Meetings - Detailed Information

February 2008

15th - 17th Feb	Mayflower High school, Billericay	OS MR 167/684963	CM12 0RT
Valentine's Ball
Entertainment throughout the evening by the UK's best tribute boyband Factor X. Full buffet professionally cooked and prepared on the premises. Dance the evening away, smart dress for the ladies and shirt and tie (at least) for the men and children. Camping is available on hard standing at a cost of Ł10 for the weekend, or come on the night for the entertainment only. Tickets: Adult Ł17, Child 12 yrs and over (youth/CCY) Ł6.00, Child under 12 Ł3.00. Our Ball on Saturday evening will commence at 7.00pm and finish at 11:00pm. This social is very popular and always gets sold out very quickly, so book your place soon with Duncan on 07852 228614. Site opens early at 1pm on Friday 15^th February as it is the schools half term this week. Own sanitation essential.
From the A127 take the A176 turn off sign posted Billericay. Proceed through Billericay high street heading towards Chelmsford. After leaving high street the site can be found on the right 0.9 mile after crossing the railway bridge. Entrance immediately after pelican crossing, use protected right turn lane and turn into Oak Wood Drive, proceed into school.
Paul & Hayley	01268 794920 (home)	07732 479199 (mobile)
Unit fee: See Above

29th Feb - 2nd Mar	Westwood School, March, Cambridgeshire	OS MR 142/411973	PE15 8JT
Regional Workshop
Come and learn about Eastern Region and how the club is organised at higher levels. This is a fascinating insight to the club and is open to all members, not just for those wishing to go onto the committee. Lunch and evening meals are provided at a small extra charge.

Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

March 2008

7th - 9th Mar	Kelvedon Hatch Club Site, Kelvedon Hatch	OS MR 167/577976	CM15 0JG
Countryside Care Weekend
BOOKED MEET - Time to do your bit to help the Holiday Site Managers get ready to open up for another season's camping. Not too much hard work with lunch provided and electric hook-up. Booking required at this meet as there is a limited number of hard standings. Please contact the stewards no later than 2 weeks prior to the meet to secure your pitch for the weekend (30 units maximum). Andy & Chris have organised a small quiz for both the young & old in the marquee on Saturday evening, so there will be little time to relax after a hard days work on the field! Toilet and shower facilities are available on the site however own sanitation is advisable. Site opens early at 12:00 noon on Friday 7^th March.
From Brentwood, take A128 north towards Chipping Ongar. After 1˝ miles road bears to the right and site is on right just after golf club. Follow Club signs to site. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 167 050.
Andy & Chris	01277 624325 (home)
Unit fee: Ł3 per weekend

14th - 16th Mar	St. Peters High School, Burnham-on-Crouch	OS MR 168/947969	CM1 7ER
East Essex AGM
Notice is hereby given that the AGM of East Essex DA will be held at St. Peters High School, Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex on Saturday 15th March 2008. The doors open at 2 pm with the AGM commencing at 2:30 pm. Notices of motion and nominations for offices and Committee sign by the proposer, seconder and nominee must be submitted in writing and be in the hands of the DA Secretary Mrs. Jan Davis by 1st February. Membership cards must be shown to gain entry to the meeting.
Probably the best AGM you have ever been to! Burnham-on-Crouch Village is only a short walk away with enjoyable river bank walks. You can camp for free this weekend if you have camping cards completed & signed with 10 meets prior to the AGM, please hand your camping cards to the steward on arrival. Camping on hard standing, own sanitation essential.
From A130 Rettendon roundabout junction take the A132 and continue until you reach Burnham-on-crouch. Turn left into school field just after arriving in the village of Burham-on-crouch, follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł8.50 per night, Ł15 per weekend

20th - 24th Mar	Bergholt High School, East Bergholt	OS MR 168/078353	CO7 6RJ
Easter Meet, 4 day meet
This weekend we will be camping on the very level school playing field with short grass! Lots of activities to suit a wide range of ages. Large heated hall, toilet facilities and a visit from the Easter bunny. Please click here to download a copy of our Easter Program, you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print this program of events. Youth meeting proposed to plan activities for the year run by our CCY leaders and their assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year. There will also be youth area camping weather permitting. Many local attractions include Flatford Mill (made famous by Constable and his Haywain), Dedham, Alton Water and Manningtree to name just a few. Small supermarket and Post Office within a mile of the site. Own sanitation essential. No arrivals on site before 5pm on Thursday 20^th March as this school will be operational until then.
Turn left off A12 onto B1070 signposted East Bergholt. At T-junction turn left and school is on the left after 1 mile.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: 1st night Ł16, then Ł5 for each additional night, 4 nights max

28th - 30th Mar	Langham Lodge Farm, Colchester	OS MR 168/010290	CO4 5ND
Quiz & Crepes
Located on the site of an old World War II air force base. Own sanitation essential.
Take the Clacton turn off from the A12, follow Colchester sign then Gnome Magic, Hotel & Golf Course. At Crown Inn turn right towards Ipswich, turn left under bridge, at T-junction turn left, turn right up Lodge Lane in half a mile turn right just before two large barns, follow the EEDA signs.
Cliff & Chris	01277 622175 (home)
Unit fee: Ł7 per night, Ł12 per weekend

April 2008

11th - 13th Apr	Brentwood County High School, Brentwood	OS MR 177/599933	CM15 4JF

Located close to Hart's Wood, Barrack Wood and Thorndon Country Park so there are no reasons why you should not dust off those walking boots for an early seasons woodland walk. Alternatively Brentwood High Street is only a short walk for those who want to do some shopping! Camping on hard standing, own sanitation essential. No arrivals on site before 5:30pm on Friday as this school will be operational until then.
From the A127 follow the A128 North bound towards Brentwood. After 3.5 miles turn left at the Shenfield common traffic lights into Severn Arches Road sign posted "Brentwood County High School". Follow the road for 250 yards past the duck pond (on your left) bear with the road to the left and then turn immediately right into school approach road sign posted "Brentwood County High School". Continue along the tree lined approach road for 75 yards and proceed into the school grounds. Follow the EEDA signs.
Clive & Debbie	01621 855891 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

18th - 20th Apr	Brookfields, High Ongar	OS MR 167/565036	CM5 9RN
Pie & Mash night
Join us for a get together in the hall on site on Saturday evening and enjoy a helping of Pie & Mash. (small additional charge). Site opens early at 4:30pm on Friday 18^th April.
A128 from Brentwood turning right at roundabout onto A113 through Chipping Ongar turn right at roundabout onto A414 sign posted Chelmsford. At High Ongar turn right sign posted High Ongar. At Church turn right into Mill Lane, site on right at rear of last house no 52. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 167 019, follow the EEDA signs.
Pete & Treena	01279 755374 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8.50 per night, Ł15 per weekend

25th - 27th Apr	Ferry Boat Inn, North Fambridge	OS MR 168/852968	CM3 6LR

Site located very close to the River Crouch so why not take a walk along the sea wall or alternatively relax in the pub. This is a very peaceful location. Own sanitation essential.
From A130 Rettendon roundabout junction take the A132 to South Woodham. At roundabout follow B1032 signposted Burnham-on-Crouch by-passing South Woodham Ferries. At sharp left hand bend turn right into Fambridge Road, continue over railway bridge into village, bear right with road and then left, signposted River and Ferry Boat Inn. After Ľ mile turn left into Ferry Boat Inn car park and immediately left again (this is a sharp U-turn and you may wish to give it a wide birth), follow the EEDA signs.
Mick & Jennie	01702 231926 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

May 2008

2nd - 5th May	Ipswich High School, Woolverstone, Ipswich, Suffolk	OS MR 197/188383	IP9 1AZ
Bank Holiday meet
We will be camping in the grounds of an impressive manor house with breathtaking views of the river Orwell and the surrounding Suffolk countryside. We have a full program of events scheduled both during the day and evening, over the long bank holiday weekend. Many local attractions close by. Footpaths located adjacent to the site, so this location is also ideal for the walkers amongst us, with walks along the river and watching the boats from the local Woolverstone Marina. There is also proposed designated Youth Area at this meet run by our CCY leaders and their assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year. No arrivals on site before 4:30pm on Friday as this school will be operational until then.
Leave the A14 at the junction marked "A137 Ipswich Central" and follow the signs for Shotley. At the bottom of Bourne Hill (dry ski slope on right) turn right and go under the Orwell Bridge. Stay on the Shotley road (B1456) until you reach the village of Woolverstone. The school is on the left hand side shortly after the turning to Woolverstone Marina, follow the EEDA signs.
Adrian & Lyn	01206 231809 (home)
Unit fee: 1st night Ł7, then Ł5 for each additional night, 3 nights max

9th - 11th May	West Newlands Farm, Southminster	OS MR 168/948034	CM0 7LL

This site has excellent views over the river Blackwater with stunning sunsets! Circular walks available from the site. There are limited toilet facilities available on site, however own sanitation is advisable. Site opens early at 2pm on Friday 9^th May.
From Latchingdon take left fork off mini roundabout signposted Bradwell. Continue through Steeple, pass the parish boundary sign (St Lawrence) immediately after the road bears hard left at this point go straight across into 'cut-off/lay-by' on the right hand side. Follow the private road through white wooden gates with sign 'West Newlands', up hill. Bear left in front of bungalow and pond, follow road round into farmyard. Site on right. Follow the EEDA signs.
Paul & Dawn	01268 795485 (home)
Unit fee: Ł7.50 per night, Ł13 per weekend

16th - 18th May	Hallowtree Scout Camp, Nacton, Suffolk	OS MR 169/192404	IP10 0GP
Eastern Region Family Fun weekend and Regional AGM
Details of this meet to follow shortly. Own sanitation advisable.
Directions to follow soon, follow the ER signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

23rd May - 1st Jun	Ratsborough Farm, Southminster	OS MR 168/955988	CM0 7BH
Non Electric Rally - THS (Temporary Holiday Site) Booking essential
Lots of things have been planned. Hog Roast, entertainment, horse riding, fishing, rounders, water rockets, ramble, cycling tour, picnic and much more. Everything tied in with National Camping and Caravanning Week and the Club's Eat Local campaign. Desiginated Youth Area is also proposed over the weekends at this meet run by our CCY leaders and their assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year. Dress up as a pirate on Saturday and take part in our Guinness World Record attempt. Sea fishing on Tuesday and Thursday at a costs of Ł37.50 per head per day including tackle, bait plus tea & cofffee! Go and check out the fishing boat website for photos of the boat and previous catches. Ł10 deposit to Mark as soon as possible. Please click here for additional details regarding this meet along with the program of events. Own sanitation essential.
From Woodham Ferrers take B1012 and then B1010 sign posted Burnham. As you enter Althorne turn left opposite 'Ford Coaches'. Take 2nd right sign posted Southminster. After 2 miles turn right at the roundabout (B1027). After 1 mile Ratsborough Farm will be on your left. Follow EEDA signs.
Mark & Lucy	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł7 per night

June 2008

6th - 8th Jun	Secret Nuclear Bunker, Kelvedon Hatch	OS MR 177/559995	CM14 5TL
Battle of Britain
Dress up as a Battle of Britain Ace. Pigs in blankets and homemade soup. It is an interesting place and whatever the temperature outside it is a constant 59F inside so like aircon in the summer. Please note: The bunker does not take credit cards, only cash as they operate an 'honesty' system. Own sanitation essential. Site opens early at 2pm on Friday 6^th June.
From Brentwood, take A128 (Ongar Road) north towards Chipping Ongar. After 1˝ miles the road bears to the right, continue on A128 passing turn off for Kelvedon Hatch Club Site to Kelvedon Hatch Village. In village turn left into Church Road at the Post Office. Follow the road for just under ˝ mile and then bear right and then turn right into Kelvedon Hall Lane. Continue to follow the road for Ľ mile taking the right hand fork in lane and then turn immediately right into the lane. The site entrance will be on your left in 100 yards. Follow the EEDA signs. Please note: Do not follow the brown signs to the Secret Nuclear Bunker as you will end up in the car park and not the rally field.
Paul & Dawn	01268 795485 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

13th - 15th Jun	Pheasant Oak, Little Totham	OS MR 168/889117	CM9 8LA
Fathers Day
This must just have been a coincidence but we've just found out that this meet coincides with the Beer Festival organised by The Swan Inn, "National Pub of the Year" as voted by CAMRA . We don't want the DA getting a reputation so we'll try and move it to a different weekend next year! This site is located just over the road to the pub so it is well worth a visit or 2! More real ales and ciders than you have ever seen in one place and every one is served at it's best. Own sanitation essential.
From A12 (northbound) past Witham. Take next exit at Rivenhall End. At T-junction turn right signposted Tiptree & Gt Braxted. At next T-junction turn right and immediately left signposted Little Totham. (From Maldon take B1022 north through Gt. Totham, turn right at Tiptree Heath, signposted Little Totham). In village turn left into Green Lane (unmade lane) directly opposite the Swan PH. Site at end of lane, follow the EEAD signs.
Andy & Chris	01277 624325 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

20th - 22nd Jun	Huntsman & Hounds, Althorne	OS MR 168/905005	CM3 6BJ
Family Fun Weekend
Lots of fun and games for the whole family including crafts, potato printing, cake decorating, sports events, and Crazy Daisies (bring your swim suit and be prepared to get wet!). Communal barbecue on Saturday evening (weather permitting). Own sanitation essential. Site opens early at 4:30pm on Friday 20^th June.
From Woodham Ferrers take B1012 and then B1010 signposted Burnham. As you enter Althorne turn left opposite 'Ford Coaches'. Site on right after 2 miles on sharp left hand bend, follow the EEDA signs.
Den, Jan & Jo-Jo	01245 420244 (home)	07973 212568 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł9 per night, Ł16 per weekend

27th - 29th Jun	Leacroft Farm, Horndon-on-the-Hill	OS MR 178/672828	SS17 8PJ
Feast & Fayre Weekend
Just a short walk up the road to visit the annual Feast & Fayre in the village of Horndon-on-the-Hill. The exit road will be blocked to all except cars and pedestrians from early on Saturday morning until late on Sunday afternoon. Own sanitation essential.
Via A13 take junction onto slip road signposted Horndon-on-the-Hill. In ľ mile turn left through village. Site on left in approx. 300yds, follow the EEDA signs.
Harry & Renee	01268 557642 (home)
Unit fee: Ł9 per night, Ł16 per weekend

July 2008

4th Jul - 3rd Aug	Rackheath Playing Fields, Wroxham Broad, Norfolk	OS MR 134/278138	NR13 6PB
Temporary Holiday Site (THS)
Large, flat field, children's play area, 2 tennis courts, use of bowling green. Showers, toilets, wash basins and battery charging facilities. Small hall for evening entertainment most nights. On edge of the Norfolk Broads and just 5 minutes walk from Wroxham, 16 miles from Great Yarmouth. Seaside resorts nearby. Close to cathedral, museum and market of city of Norwich. A great location to use as a base to explore the Norfolk Broads and the surrounding area. Advanced booking not necessary. Own sanitation essential.
From S tk A140 twds Norwich, tn R onto A47, SP Yarmouth. At two radio masts on R tn L Church Rd, SP Plumstead and Witton Green. In 1m tk 4th R, SP Rackheath, into Hare Rd. Cont into Broad Lane, over rail x-ing into Green Ln E. Over mini rdbt into Green Ln W. Site on L in approx 1m. From N tk A1151, Norwich to Wroxham Road. 3m S of Wroxham tn E into Green Ln W, SP New Rackheath. Site on R in 300yds.
Derek & Audrey	01375 379305 (home)
Unit fee: Ł 7.50 per night, extra adults Ł1.50

4th - 6th Jul	Oakview Nurseries, Colchester	OS MR 168/045299	CO7 7RH
Regional Walk
On Saturday the Regional Walk will continue from Manningtree and will head South along the coast line of Essex. We won't walk it all in one day as there are far too many pubs to visit along the way!!!! For more details regarding the Regional Walk please visit the Eastern Region website. Limited electric hook-up points are available. Please contact the steward prior to the meet to reserve your hook-up. Unit fee includes the cost of your electric hook-up. Own sanitation essential.
Eastbound from Chelmsford/Colchester on A12. Pass Junction signposted A120 Clacton. Turn next left off A12 at garage signposted Langham-Dedham-Ardleigh. Turn 1st right then 1st right again (pass over A12). At T-junction turn left, continue to T-junction in about 1/4 mile and turn right, signposted Dedham & Ardleigh. Take 2nd road on right named “Dead Lane”. Site on right in half a mile. No more than 3 miles total distance from A12 turn off. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 168 037.
Dave & Liz	01621 840150 (home)	07748 988529 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł10 per night, Ł18 per weekend

11th 13th Jul	New Hall Vineyards, Purleigh	OS MR 168/836025	CM3 6PN
Cheese & Wine Evening
Bring a bottle of wine and some cheese so we can all have a taster at our very own Cheese & Wine Evening. Why not visit the cellars during the day and perhaps a wine tasting session as well. If you wish to participate in the vineyard tour (will take 1˝-2 hours) then please book prior to the meet with the steward (additional charge of approximately Ł3-Ł4 per person applies). Own sanitation essential.
A12 to A414 signposted Danbury/Maldon. After Danbury over roundabout to B1010. Site on left in 1˝ miles. Vineyard well signposted, follow the brown signs.
Mark & Lucy	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł7.50 per night, Ł13 per weekend

18th - 20th Jul	Antiques Centre, Battlesbridge	OS MR 167/780948	SS11 7RF
Malc's 50^th
Chill out with all the Antiques. Own sanitation not essential as limited toilet facilities are available on site.
A130 towards Southend. At junction with A132, Rettendon Turnpike follow signs towards Battlesbridge on the A1245. Continue under bridge and past station. After Bones Lane and duck pond turn left into Maltings Road, Site entrance on the left after approximately 50 yards, follow EEDA signs.
Malcolm & Sue	01708 640351 (home)	07761 735551 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł7.50 per night, Ł13 per weekend

22nd - 27th Jul	Museum of Power, Maldon	OS MR 168/829093	CM9 6QA
Five day meet
Visit the Steam Pumping Station & Museum of Power as many times as you like during your stay (additional entrance charges apply). Desiginated Youth Area is also proposed over the weekends at this meet run by our CCY leader and her assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year. No arrivals after 10:00pm as the entrance gate will be locked. Toilet facilities are available on the site however own sanitation is advisable.
Follow the A12 past Chelmsford, take exit for Hatfield Peverel (B1137), at T-junction turn left, in approx ˝ mile turn right signposted Maldon (B1019) opposite The Duke of Wellington pub, site on right in approx 3.0 miles prior to hump back bridge. Follow the EEDA signs.
Clive & Debbie	01621 855891 (home)
Unit fee: Ł7 per night

August 2008

1st - 3rd Aug	Clare Priory, Clare	OS MR 155/768447	CO10 8NX
Photographic Meet - booked meet
We'll set you a photographic task and we'll all compare the results in the evening. A digital camera will make it easier to see your photos! This is a booked meet since the venue is so popular. The most beautiful site you have ever been to. Inside the grounds of a priory and within easy walking distance of historic Clare .
A1092 Clare/Haverhill Road. Turn right into Aashan Road Ľ mile after entering the village of Clare, signposted Priory. Site entrance on left after 300 yards. Follow the EEDA signs.
Mark & Lucy	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł9 per night, Ł16 per weekend

8th - 10th Aug	Little Easton Manor, Great Dunmow	OS MR 167/603237	CM6 2JN

Please note that due to a concert being held at Little Easton Manor we will not be camping on our normal field adjacent to the lake but on an alternative field with access to a small hall. Fishing available on site @ extra cost. Own sanitation essential. Site opens early at 4:00pm on Friday 8^th August.
From Great Dunmow take B184 towards Thaxted. In approximately 2 miles turn left signposted Little Easton. In 400 yards turn left signposted Little Easton Manor. Site on right 200 yards past Church.
Paul & Hayley	01268 794920 (home)	07732 479199 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł9.50 per night, Ł17 per weekend

15th - 17th Aug	Bulpham Hall Farm, Bulpham, Orsett	OS MR 177/635859	RM14 3RT

Ideally located for a quick trip into Lakeside - not all bad news - there is a Gadget shop there lads!! Own sanitation essential.
A127 to Halfway House. Take A128 towards Grays. After approx 2 miles turn right into Church Road sign posted Bulphan. Site on right in Ľ mile. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 177 016.
Eddie & Maureen
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

22nd - 27th Aug	Homestead Lake Park Rally Field, Weeley	OS MR 168/154225	CO16 9JN
Bank Holiday weekend, 5 day meet
Visit the large accessory shop just yards up the road. Fishing available adjacent to site at extra cost. The Caravan Park toilets and shower facilities will be strictly out of bounds to members attending this meet, therefore your own sanitation is essential. Any members or member's children found in breach of this condition will be immediately asked to leave the rally. The Clacton Shopping Village is only a short drive from the site with 48 shops, over 1000 free parking spaces and discounts up to 60% on famous brand names. The seaside towns of Clacton-on-sea, Frinton-on-sea and Walton-on-the-naze are also only a short drive/bus ride from the site and are well worth a visit.
If you would like to download a printable copy of the EEDA site information sheet for this location then please click on the icon below. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print it. The sheet contains additional information regarding this site and the surrounding area. If when visiting the site you find additional information or updates that can be made to the sheet then please e-mail me the details. EEDA site information sheet
From A12 take the A120 Harwich Road. Leave A120 onto A133 signposted Clacton. At 2nd roundabout take B1033 Colchester/Thorpe Road signposted Walton. Site on left ˝ mile. Follow the EEDA signs and proceed through the Caravan park to the Rally Field.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł10 per night

27th Aug - 1st Sep	Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall	OS MR 168/852255	CO6 1TQ
5 day meet
Enjoy the miles of woodland walks within the estate and visit the visitors centre. Own sanitation essential. Desiginated Youth Area is also proposed at this meet run by our CCY leader and her assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year.
Follow the A12 from Chelmsford, take A120 towards Braintree. In approx 4 miles turn right onto B1024 SP Marks Hall Estate. GO PAST main entrance on left. In approx 1 mile turn left onto private road (just before Hopgreen Farm). Site in approx 1 mile, follow the EEDA signs. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 167 034.
Mark & Lucy	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night

28th - 31st Aug	NFOL, Pickering Showground, North Yorkshire
National Feast of Lanterns with a theme of Christmas
The BIGGEST event in the Camping and Caravanning Club calendar. Lots to do and see including trade stands. Please book with Keith our block bookings officer if you wish to be included within the EEDA block booking for this meet either by email or phone: 01255 812097
Please keep a lookout in 'Out & About' for the information.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: ŁTBA, please keep a lookout in 'Out & About'

September 2008

5th - 7th Sep	Bassetts Farm, Little Baddow	OS MR 167/788084	CM3 4BZ
Big Kids Skool Dayz Weekend
Join the Spooner clan for a fun packed weekend. Activities include a sports day on Saturday where you can compete in your favourite childhood activity, such as the wheel barrow race or the good old egg and spoon race! Help your team win the EEDA High School Sports Award and let your hair down at the Skool Disco - with a professionl DJ on Saturday Night! Uniforms are optional for the weekend (all activities subject to weather conditions permitting). Beautiful site near to the Chelmer Navigation Canal. Lovely canal side walk to Paper Mill Lock. River fishing available local to the site at extra cost. Own sanitation essential.
From Danbury take Little Baddow Road, signposted Little Baddow. After 2 miles turn right into Tofts Chase and left after ľ mile into Bassetts Farm.
Mike & Cara Lee & Debs	01702 521585 (home) 01268 571734 (home)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

12th - 14th Sep	Waldegraves Holiday Park, Mersea Island (East)	OS MR 168/028136	CO5 8SE
Booked meet
Enjoy a relaxing swim in the heated pool, play golf or walk to the beach. Fishing available on site at extra cost. Site fee includes the electric and water hook-up charge. Booking essential at this meet due to its popularity and a limited number of pitches allocated to us at this site. Please send a Ł5.00 deposit (made payable to EEDA) to the steward no later than 2 weeks prior to the meet to secure your pitch for the weekend. Please include your name, address, phone number, membership number, type and size of unit with your booking. Toilet and shower facilities are available on the site however own sanitation is advisable.
From Colchester take B1025 towards Mersea Island. Take left fork on far side of causeway, signposted East Mersea. Turn right after ľ mile following the site signs. When you arrive at the site please proceed past the rally field (located on your right) and follow signs to reception. Register at reception and they will allow you through the barrier, proceed following the EEDA signs to the rally field and report to the steward prior to pitching your unit. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 168 071. Please note: Occasionally 'The Strood' (an artificial causeway about half a mile long connecting Mersea Island to the main land) will become flooded by the rising tide restricting access to and from the Island. Please check the tide times prior to traveling to plan your arrival and departure times around the local tidal conditions.
If you would like to download a printable copy of the EEDA site information sheet for this location then please click on the icon below. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print it. The sheet contains additional information regarding this site and the surrounding area. If when visiting the site you find additional information or updates that can be made to the sheet then please e-mail me the details. EEDA site information sheet
Rick & Deborah	01206 523283 (home)	07852 211231 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

19th - 21st Sep	Gay Bowers Farm, Danbury	OS MR 167/787040	CM3 4JQ
East Essex DA Feast of Lanterns
Dress yourselves and light up your unit. The theme for this year will be Christmas. Danbury common is located adjacent to the site so you can enjoy a nice long walk in the woods. Desiginated Youth Area is also proposed at this meet run by our CCY leader and her assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year.
Take the B1418 to Bicknacre from South Woodham Ferrers. At White Swan PH continue left, signposted Danbury. Turn right in approximately 1 mile signposted Gay Bowers. Site entrance at end of woods on the left after 0.4 of a mile, follow the EEDA signs.
Den, Jan & Jo-Jo	01245 420244 (home)	07973 212568 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł7.50 per night, Ł13 per weekend

26th - 28th Sep	Castleview School, Canvey Island	OS MR 178/796846	SS8 9RZ
Barn Dance
East Essex DA is pleased to announce that they have arranged a Barn Dance Social on Saturday evening. Tickets are Ł2.50 per head (under 12's are free) and can be obtained on the door or from the East Essex Ticket Hotline, contact details below. Nibbles will be provided on every table so just bring along your drinks and dancing boots for a great nights entertainment with our professional caller Harry "the Heater" Cowley. Come and strip the willow and dozy doe your partners (whatever all that means!). Castleview School has plenty of camping space so there is no need to book - just turn up. If you have any queries please contact the East Essex Site Sectretary, Lucy Walland on lucy.walland@btinternet.com or by phone on 01708 640940 (days) and 01708 524257 (eves). The site opens at 5pm on Friday 26th September - please do not arrive before 5pm since the school will be in use before that time.
A130 to Canvey Island, at round-about (junction A130 & B1014) take B1014, Somnes Avenue and continue towards town centre, proceed past Golf Club (on your left) and over mini roundabout, school approx 5/8 mile beyond golf course on left opposite the steel railings in the centre of the road.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

October 2008

3rd - 5th Oct	Nottingham Goose Fair, Nottingham	OS MR 120/668702?	NG22 9NG
Goose Fair
Large meet with lots of entertainment and trade stands. Please contact Keith our block bookings officer if you wish to be included within the EEDA block booking for this meet either by email or phone: 01255 812097
Directions TBA
Keith & Jane	01255 812097 (home)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

10th - 12th Oct	Sunnybrook Farm, Felsted	OS MR 167/689209
Country & Western Weekend
Get dressed up for a Country & Western themed weekend, more details regarding this meet to follow shortly. Desiginated Youth Area is also proposed at this meet run by our CCY leader and her assistants. Please click here to email them requesting additional information regarding the Youth activities they have planned for this and other weekends throughout the year. Own sanitation essential.
From A120 turn south onto the B1417 signposted Felsted, at T-junction with un-classified road signposted Bannister Green/Braintree turn right and then immediately right again onto path alongside school. Site in 0.1 mile. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 167 006
Den, Jan & Jo-Jo	01245 420244 (home)	07973 212568 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł7 per night, Ł12 per weekend

17th - 19th Oct	Brokhowse Farm, Weeley	OS MR 169/155226
Fish & Chip supper
Fish & Chip supper on Saturday evening. Please let Keith & Jane know beforehand whether you would like to take part in the Fish & Chip supper so that it can be ordered. If you could give them a weeks notice it would help the North Sea fishermen know when they have caught enough!!
Look in "Your Big Sites Book" for directions, YBSB No. 169 017.
Keith & Jane	01255 812097 (home)
Unit fee: Ł7.50 per night, Ł13 per weekend

24th - 26th Oct	Hare & Hounds, Layer Breton	OS MR 168/945188


From Maldon take B1026 through Heybridge and Toleshunt D'Arcy. In 3 miles turn left sign posted Layer, road bears right straight on sign posted Layer Breton. In village turn right 20 yards past right turn sign posted Layer de la Haye. Site immediately on left. Follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł8 per night, Ł14 per weekend

31st Oct - 2nd Nov	Bradwell Village Hall, Bradwell	OS MR 168/004067	CM0 7PJ
Hallowe'en
Come on kids, lets scare all the parents into giving you all their sweets. This will be a fun weekend for all ages, monster challenge, children’s bat box making, cooking with Countess Dracula, fun & games, Trick or Treat. So decorate your unit and join in the fun. Dracula’s Dinner on Saturday Night (Chilli Con Carne & Rice). For further information please contact the Paul & Hayley. Own sanitation essential.
Follow the A1012 to Latchingdon. At Church roundabout continue over signposted Bradwell/St Lawrence. Continue for 10 miles to garage on right, turn right here signposted Bradwell. Site on left in ľ miles at rear of village hall.
If you would like to download a printable copy of the site information sheet for this location then please click on the icon below. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print it. The sheet contains additional information regarding this site and the surrounding area and was kindly supplied by Bradwell Village Hall. If when visiting the site you find additional information or updates that can be made to the sheet then please e-mail me the details. Site information sheet
Paul & Hayley	01268 794920 (home)	07732 479199 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł10 per night, Ł18 per weekend

November 2008

7th - 9th Nov	Huntsman & Hounds, Althorne	OS MR 168/905005	CM3 6BJ
Firework Meet
Bring along one large firework (not a selection box) and add it to the display. Homemade soups, spit roast hog and guy competition. The Pub is pretty close as well for a half time drink. Own sanitation essential.
From Woodham Ferrers take B1012 and then B1010 signposted Burnham. As you enter Althorne turn left opposite 'Ford Coaches'. Site on right after 2 miles on sharp left hand bend, follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł9 per night, Ł16 per weekend

21st - 23rd Nov	St Peter's High School, Burnham-on-Crouch	OS MR 168/947969	CM1 7ER
Christmas Party, social, booked meet
Carol singing, soup with a roll, children's party with professional entertainer and a visit to santa (childrens party free to all children who have camped 10 times with EEDA between our New Year and Bonfire meet inclusive or small charge for those who haven’t! They must also get their attandance card signed by a committee member or rally steward at) and Saturday evening disco with the sounds of Groovy Tunes" DJ Tony. Lots of fun to be had by everyone! Burnham Village is only a short walk away with enjoyable river bank walks. Book your tickets with Hayley our social secretary by either e-mail or by phone on: 01268 794920 (home) or 07732 479199 (mobile). Tickets are priced as follows: Adult Ł7.50, Children Ł4. Camping available to members only at a cost of Ł13 per unit for the weekend. Don’t forget you can spread the cost of the evening by paying in installments throughout the year. No arrivals on site before 5pm on Friday as this school will be operational until then. Own sanitation essential.
From A130 Rettendon roundabout junction take the A132 and continue until you reach Burnham-on-crouch. Turn left at T junction with High Street (small green triangle in the road), site entrance on left after 400 yards, follow the EEDA signs.
Paul & Hayley	01268 794920 (home)	07732 479199 (mobile)
Unit fee: See above

December 2008

29th Dec - 2nd Jan 2009	New Hall School, Chelmsford	OS MR 167/733089	CM3 3HT
New Year Meet
The details of this meet are not yet released so please visit this page again soon for more details. Book your tickets with Hayley our social secretary by either e-mail or by phone on: 01268 794920 (home) or 07732 479199 (mobile). Own sanitation essential.
Leave the A12 at the A130 (car Auctions) and follow signs towards Great Dunmow. Directly after Sainsburys roundabout across the flyover over the A1237 New Hall School on your right. You will need to go to next roundabout and turn back on yourself, School will then be on left hand side. Long driveway, camping to left of school.
Malcolm & Sue	(01708) 640351 (home)	(07761) 735551 (mobile)
Unit fee: See above

February 2009

13th - 15th Feb	Mayflower High school, Billericay	OS MR 167/684963	CM12 0RT
Valentine's Ball
We are fortunate to have a tribute to “Robbie Williams” and “Kylie” with us this year and what a night we are in for! "Millennium", is the number 1 Robbie Williams tribute show in the UK and has an excellent write up, appearing at many events such as Old Trafford at the rugby final in 2004 with an audience of 65,000 people! He has also appeared on TV and has a great client list such as BT, IBM, Body Shop and many more! "Kylie Fever Show Girl" will also be performing, she also has an excellent write up, appearing on the National Lottery and won the "Sony tribute of the year" award. Kylie Fever has a great client list such as Reebok, Leicester racecourse, Nailcote Hall and many more! Kylie will be accompanied by 2 dancers. Tickets are priced as follows: Adult Ł18.50, Child 12 yrs+ Ł6, Child under 12's Ł3. Your ticket price will include a superb professional buffet which is freshly prepared on site! Dress code is “smart dress” for men, women and children. So it’s time to look glam, put on those trousers, suits, dinner suits, dresses anything smart but no trainers, t-shirts or jeans. Book your tickets early, do invite friends and family as they are welcome to join in. Please click here to download a printable copy of the booking form. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and print it. Camping available to members only at a cost of Ł12 per unit for the weekend. Don’t forget you can spread the cost of the evening by paying in installments throughout the year. This social is very popular and always gets sold out very quickly, so book your place soon with Hayley our social secretary by either e-mail or by phone on: 01268 794920 (home) or 07732 479199 (mobile). No arrivals on site before 5pm on Friday as this school will be operational until then. Own sanitation essential.
From the A127 take the A176 turn off sign posted Billericay. Proceed through Billericay high street heading towards Chelmsford. After leaving high street the site can be found on the right 0.9 mile after crossing the railway bridge. Entrance immediately after pelican crossing, use protected right turn lane and turn into Oak Wood Drive, proceed into school.
Paul & Hayley	01268 794920 (home)	07732 479199 (mobile)
Unit fee: See Above

March 2009

6th - 8th Mar	Witchford Village College, Witchford	OS MR 142/507795
Regional Conference - TBC
This meet is hosted by the Eastern Region and is packed full with worthwhile information relating to the running of a DA. You do not have to be a committee member to attend. There is normally entertainment or a social gathering on both evenings as well in the heated hall. Please contact a member of the regional committee for further details. Camping on hard standing, own sanitation essential.

Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

13th - 15th Mar	St. Peters High School, Burnham-on-Crouch	OS MR 168/947969	CM1 7ER
East Essex AGM
Burnham Village is only a short walk away with enjoyable river bank walks. Camping on hard standing, own sanitation essential.
From A130 Rettendon roundabout junction take the A132 and continue until you reach Burnham-on-crouch. Turn left at T junction with High Street (small green triangle in the road), site entrance on left after 400 yards, follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: ŁTBA per night, ŁTBA per weekend

27th - 29th Mar	Kelvedon Hatch Club Site, Kelvedon Hatch	OS MR 167/577976	CM15 0JG
Countryside Care Weekend
BOOKED MEET - Time to do your bit to help the Holiday Site Managers get ready to open up for another season's camping. Not too hard work with lunch provided and electric hook-up. Booked meet as numbers are restricted to 30 units on hard standing. Please contact the steward no later than 2 weeks prior to the meet to secure your pitch for the weekend. Toilet and shower facilities are available on the site however own sanitation is advisable.
From Brentwood, take A128 north towards Chipping Ongar. After 1˝ miles road bears to the right and site is on right just after golf club. Follow Club signs to site. Directions also available in "Your Big Sites Book", YBSB No. 167 050.
Andy & Chris	01277 624325 (home)
Unit fee: ŁTBA per weekend

April 2009

3rd - 5th Apr	Brentwood County High School, Brentwood	OS MR 177/599933	CM15 4JF

Located close to Hart's Wood, Barrack Wood and Thorndon Country Park so there are no reasons why you should not dust off those walking boots for an early seasons woodland walk. Alternatively Brentwood High Street is only a short walk for those who want to do some shopping! Camping on hard standing, own sanitation essential. No arrivals on site before 5:30pm on Friday as this school will be operational until then.
From the A127 follow the A128 North bound towards Brentwood. After 3.5 miles turn left at the Shenfield common traffic lights into Severn Arches Road sign posted "Brentwood County High School". Follow the road for 250 yards past the duck pond (on your left) bear with the road to the left and then turn immediately right into school approach road sign posted "Brentwood County High School". Continue along the tree lined approach road for 75 yards and proceed into the school grounds. Follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

9th - 14th Apr

Bergholt High School, East Bergholt

OS MR 168/078353

CO7 6RJ

Easter Meet, 5 day meet

A full program of events is promised for this not to be missed Easter event. Details to follow closer to the event. Many local attractions include Flatford Mill (made famous by Constable and his Haywain), Dedham, Alton Water and Manningtree to name just a few. Small supermarket and Post Office within a mile of the site. Own sanitation essential.

Camping Fees:

1 night ŁTBA

2 nights ŁTBA

3 nights ŁTBA

4 nights ŁTBA

5 nights ŁTBA

Turn left off A12 onto B1070 signposted East Bergholt. Follow signs for Flatford. The site entrance is on the left after approximately ľ of a mile from when you arrive in the village of East Berhholt and approximately ˝ a mile from when you pass the first village pub. Follow the EEDA signs.

Site Secretary

01708 524257 (home)

07952 549636 (mobile)

Unit fee: See Above

17th - 19th Apr	Brokhowse Farm, Weeley	OS MR 169/155226


Look in "Your Big Sites Book" for directions, YBSB No. 169 017.
Keith & Jane	01255 812097 (home)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

24th - 26th Apr	Langham Lodge Farm, Colchester	OS MR 168/010290	CO4 5ND

Located on the site of an old World War II air force base. Own sanitation essential.
Take the Clacton turn off from the A12, follow Colchester sign then Gnome Magic, Hotel & Golf Course. At Crown Inn turn right towards Ipswich, turn left under bridge, at T-junction turn left, turn right up Lodge Lane in half a mile turn right just before two large barns, follow the EEDA signs.
Site Secretary	01708 524257 (home)	07952 549636 (mobile)
Unit fee: Ł TBA per night, Ł TBA per weekend

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