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WSDA NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2024 West Sussex District AssociationNEWSLETTER -SUMMER 2024 Summer made a stuttering start much like the WSDA camping season, however since the Easter AGM we have enjoyed plenty of fun meets.WSDA AGM – 30th March 2024 – Clapham and Patching VillageHallThe AGM was very well attended despite there being no meet this time. A big thank you to all members who were able to attend. We were pleased to welcome along Southern Region Representatives, and were able to feedback on activities during the year, present the financial reports and to elect a new Committee member to work alongside the current members. There were some changes of roles within the committee and the updated email contact list is printed later in this newsletter and also on the website and Face book page. .MAY BANK HOLIDAY 2nd – 7thMay 2024 – SUSSEX FARM, Partridge Green WSDA returned to this lovely venue for an enjoyable meet over the Bank Holiday.The weather was mixed with some heavy downpours which did not help with the damp ground however it was agreed that it was good to get together again and all units were safely on their journeys at the end of the camp. Thanks to Celia and Ian for stewarding the first meet of 2024. Whitsun Bank Holiday 23rd– 28th May – THE LAUGHING FISH, Isfield Good turnout with 31 units at this bank holiday meet. Super weather was enjoyed over the weekend.  There was a station house to visit and a steam traction engine formed part of the attractions. Thanks to Tim and Caroline for stewarding Weekend Meet 6th – 10thJune- OAKSIDE FARM, Ringmer Pretty meadow style camping was available with scenic views in this lovely location.There are plenty of interesting places to visit or just enjoy walking around the large ponds on site which has a bus route too. Warm weekend weather ensured a relaxed time with good friends was had by all in the many units who attended the meet.**There is a chance to visit this site again in September. Thanks to Linda and Ian for stewarding. **We are looking for stewards to run a meet 5th to 9th September –if you can help with this in any way, please contact the Committee. Free camping nights for stewards. Weekend Meet 20th – 24thJune – WILD HEART HILL CAMP, Long Furlong A summer solstice meet within the South Downs National Park.  Uncertain weather conditions meant lower attendance but some lovely sunshine was enjoyed by those who made it along to celebrate mid-summers day and longest night. Nature trail walks and nearby pubs gave campers a chance to relax and take in the splendid countryside. Thanks to Val for stewarding this meet. Weekend meet 4th – 8th JULY – NORTH HALL, Loxwood A very pretty little site alongside the village hall and near to lovely walks along the Whey and Arun canal.  There are pubs within walking distance and food vans visiting. The weather took turns to be wet and dry but didn’t dampen the spirit of the campers who enjoyed a quiz and lots of good company. Thanks to Tina and Steve for stewarding We look forward to more meets throughout the year, so keep an eye on the website and Facebook group for up-to-date information. Stewards are also wanted to help ensure these meets take place. Please contact one of our committee members if you would like to take the opportunity to support the WSDA in this way.  We are able to offer stewards free nights camping. WSDA Committee Members chairman@westsussexda.co.uk.– Pat Carpenter vicechairman@westsussexda.co.uk– Paul Crayden treasurer@westsussexda.co.uk– Karen Crayden secretary@westsussexda.co.uk– Sheila Whitby sites@westsussexda.co.uk– Lin Harris booking@westsussexda.co.uk– Celia Whitby social@westsussexda.co.uk– Chris Carpenter pro@westsussexda.co.uk– Karel @westsussexda.co.uk – Paul Crayden ‘CHAT FROM THE CHAIR‘ Well what a wet start we have had to 2024 camping season starting with the Easter meet being cancelled by Clapham Village Hall. However I would like to thank all of you that still turned up and supported us at the AGM. It was a fantastic turnout and a very successful AGM maintaining a full ongoing committee which is needed to keep your D.A. running smoothly.  I would like especially to thank Karen, our treasurer for presenting a very good set of accounts for 2023 at the meeting.  On another positive note our meets this year have been incredibly well supported to near capacity on each of the sites. So good to see many new faces, quite often joining us for their first time and we hope that this trend will continue.  (There is a booking email for those that like to book in advance) We have been subsidizing the site fees at weekend meets this year, to help out and give a little back to our members for their support. Camping with WSDA is still very affordable for all so please come and join us. This year is flying by and our THS at Lancing College is now fast approaching in its 39th year and is as popular as ever with a large turnout expected and hopefully some good weather too.  We have some fabulous live entertainment lined up each weekend for you so please make sure you pay us a visit at some time. I look forward to saying hi to you ,Pat Carpenter…….Chairman WSDA WSDA TEMPORARY HOLIDAY SITE – PREVIEW Lancing College – 2nd – 27th August 2024 Our THS at Lancing College is now only weeks away. Pat and Chris have been busy planning all events. We can confirm that all the live weekend entertainment has now been booked. Sat  3rd August –DelStar’ Karaoke & Lancing’s Got Talent/Karaoke Friday 9th August – LAS VEGAS LOUNGE Saturday 10th August – The Great Lancing Charity Bake Off Saturday 17th August – The Famous WSDA Garden Centre – Plant Sale-       Table Top Sale.   Tombola & breakfast Saturday 17th August–Live with ‘MEL’ (The Pocket Rocket) Friday 23rd August -KARL FOX and DANNY BASHFORD Saturday 24th August (Bank Holiday) will be our ‘Feast of Lanterns’– Theme this year is ’Films’ We hope as a many as possible will light up their units in the evening. We will serve hot dogs and a hot drink in the Marquee for about 8.30pm. There will be a small charge to fund this event. We have arranged for Rick and his mobile “Spud Shack” to be on site every Thursday between 5.30 -7.30pm. We will open up the marquee and invite campers to bring tables and have dinner together. We have also arranged for ‘Mack’s Ices’ to visit the site in the evenings. Plus social gatherings and weekly Bingo in the Marquee. .Any paperback books you do not need will be greatly appreciated for our library, along with any unwanted small gifts for the Tombola. Charity for 2024 ‘The Sussex Snowdrop Trust’, who are based locally in Walberton. They provide Nursing care at home for local children who have life threatening or terminal illness.   We are sure you will agree this is a very worthwhile charity to support.   Hopefully, a representative from Sussex Snowdrop Trust will be able come along to our Charity Bake Off on Sat 10th August.Fingers crossed for good weather and a successful THS at Lancing. All this for £12.50 per unit per night!!  You can just turn up of or if you would like to book, then text Pat 07813 107655 Or email – patwsda@gmail.com Next meet is at a site new to WSDA:Thursday 18th – Monday 22ndJulyEast Ashling Nurseries, Lye Lane, Chichester PO18 9DDSite opens at 12noon Thursday and finishes at 3pm Monday 22nd – £10 pernight Hope to see many of you there.👌 😊 Karel Wright – Editor Lancing THS Entertainment 2024 Copyright (C) 2024 West Sussex District Association (The Camping and Caravanning Club). All rights reserved.You are receiving this mailing because you have opted to join the West Sussex District Association Newsletter and sites information update.West Sussex District Association (The Camping and Caravanning Club)West Sussex District AssociationBrighton, BN42 4NEUnited KingdomAdd us to your address bookUpdate Preferences | Unsubscribe

LANCING COLLEGE Temp, Holiday Site

2nd – 27th August 2024. Only £12.50 pun

You can just turn up or if you would like to book

Email – patwsda@gmail.com

Live Entertainment every weekend in the

Marquee for your enjoyment!!!

Sat 3rd – Lancing’s Got Talent & Karaoke

Fri, 9th – The VEGAS LOUNGE

Sat 10th – The Great Lancing Charity Bake Off

Sat 17th – The famous Charity Plant Sale ,

tabletop sale, Tombola & breakfast

Sat 17th – Live with MEL ‘The Pocket Rocket’

Fri 23rd – DANNY FOX & KARL BASHFORD

Sat 24th – Feast Of Lantens! Light up you units

Theme of ‘ Films’ or just light up!

Plus social gatherings and weekly Bingo in the

Marquee. Hope to see you all there !

IS NOW FULLY BOOKED !!!

Join us on May Bank Holiday weekend camping at:-

Sussex Farm, Partridge Green. RH13 8JR

Opens 12.00 midday Thursday 2nd May

until Tuesday 7th May midday.

WSDA are keeping site Fees affordable this season for our members.

This Meet is an amazing £7.00 Per Unit Per Night!!

Stewards are Celia and Ian.

Booking is available with Celia if you would like by email

booking@westsussexda.co.uk

Partridge Green Village has a choice of pubs and a fish and chip shop if you don’t fancy cooking yourself, there is also a great Butchers shop to get your prize winning sausages for the BBQ. ( oops! Is mentioning bbq tempting fete !)

The site is also adjacent to a disused railway line which is perfect for cycling in a safe and very picturesque environment, so if you can, bring your bike!

North to Guildford and South to Shoreham !!

Sussex Farm Partridge Green OS Map Reference 198/187192. From the B2135, in Partridge Green Village, turn opposite the Partridge Pub, just north of petrol station, turn West up ‘Public Footpath’ entrance to site on right just over ‘Downs Link’ disused railway line. RH13 8JR.

What3words to entrance

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Hopefully see you all there

WSDA EASTER MEET LATEST !!!!

CANCELLED due to the soft and Wet ground.

The Village Hall Committee will not let us use the field because they are worried about potential damage we may cause. Car park use only. (Which obviously is not an option)

So it is very regrettable that we are having to Cancel the Meet as it is always a great event for us, but Easter is the earliest date this year and the weather has beaten us.

However the wsda AGM must still go ahead on Saturday Morning at 11am and I ask that as many wsda members as possible spare us an hour of your time to support your DA .

We can not continue if there are not the required number of members at the agm meeting.

First Meet of the New Season

EASTER MEET & AGM

FRIDAY 29th March – Monday 1st April

Clapham & Patching Village Hall , Long Furlong, BN13 3UT.

(What3words ///blown.pits.doubts )

We invite you All to our Easter Meet at Clapham in the grounds of the Village Hall.

This year is a bookable meet purely to have an idea of numbers attending.

As Easter is early and with the amount of wet weather, we will be monitoring the condition of the field.

Some Hard Standing is available for Motorhomes.

However please check before leaving home that the meet is going ahead!

(Booking please with pat@westsussexda.co.uk or text 07813107655

Opens 11am FRIDAY

Fees are only £10 per unit night

Cash payment.

I would urge you all for a show of support at your D.A AGM . 11am Saturday morning

As with most DA’s we are facing challenging times with a limited number of volunteers on your Committee to run your DA.

Everyone is very welcome to join us. Hear what has been achieved through out the past year and the upcoming challenges ahead.

YOU may even like to consider lending a helping hand or get more involved in some way. Either way we would be pleased to see you!

We will have socials get together’s each evening in the warm hall

Saturday- 11am West Sussex DA AGM.

Look Forward to seeing you there