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News and Views 2021
On the Theme of Covid -
Nature Watch 2021.
How many of you have been taking notice of birds and creatures of the wild. I have heard many people talking about the birds that come to their garden during the winter. From our patio window we see the usual garden birds, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Bullfinches, Blackbirds, Collard Doves, Wood Pigeons, the ‘spitfires’ of the bird world Starlings and the odd squirrel. We also have evidence of a fox and Hedgehog but yet to see them.
Quite often we have seen Kites in the sky more often with the Jackdoors attacking them. I am sure this is because Kites eat carrion and with less traffic on the roads they are coming further south for food.
Last week on our way to Dave & Jens place to deliver Jens birthday present, we spotted a very scruffy Buzzard on a branch over hanging the road, we did not realize how big those birds are.
If you have any interesting stories from 2021 about what you have seen whilst we have been in lock down in your garden, write a few words to Dave our web master, it helps the time go by…..
Susan Moore
Saturday 13th March
We received a call from Ray Dixon to say, with regret, he and his wife Rita have had to give up camping and have sold their much loved Motorhome. Ray suffered a debilitating stroke and can no longer drive. He went on to say how much he and Rita enjoyed their many trips to Surrey DA events including being a regular at our Bosham Temporary Holiday Site and their enjoyment in taking part in Jenny’s Craft Events.
It was lovely to chat with them and on behalf of all at Surrey DA we wished them well for the future.
H.R.H. Prince Philip
It with great sadness Buckingham Palace announced, on the morning of 9th April 2021 His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh, consort to Her majesty Queen Elizabeth, died peacefully at Windsor Castle, at the age of 99. Prince Phillip succeeded George VI on 6th February 1952 as Patron of The Camping and Caravanning Club of GB & I. For all of the next 69 years Prince Philip took an active interest in our Club, attending numerous Club events and with his annual letter of encouragement to our National Annual General Meetings. Our condolences and thoughts are with Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family at this sad time.
Trevor Goodwin
It is with great sadness that we record the passing on the 21st of April 2021 of Trevor Goodwin
our President since 2012. Trevor was a former Region chairman from 2007 to 2008, a team leader
at the 1993 NFOL at Hadlow and also the 2006 NFOL at Detling. A hardworking, highly respected,
and well-
Oldbury Hill Group (DA) until it was disbanded in the 1980’s whereupon he joined and became an
Active member of the London District Association until its demise in 2018 thereby He transferred
his membership to the East Sussex District Association, alongside These memberships he was
also a member of the Kent Group MCS. He was well known around the country for always being
happy and cheerful with an infectious smile and his ability to get things done in a quiet and well
organised manner. He will be missed by everybody who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pearl and his family at this incredibly sad time.
St George’s Day 23rd April was a bit special for our members Sue & George Moore.
The postman delivered a very fragile package containing a framed certificate.
Sue and George have been members of the Camping and Caravanning Club for
50 years but due to the current Covid Regulations they could not be invited to Club
Head Quarters to be presented with their Certificate by the Club Chairman and Staff.
Sue was also presented with her Certificate of Honour in 2016, a reward for her long
Service to Surrey DA and the South Eastern Region, always with George at her side
there To help and Assist.
On 21st May 2021, the Surrey DA Secretary received a list of 50 year memberships for the last 2 years from HQ.
On behalf of Surrey DA we offer our congratulations to all. (Allen noted that we may not know all of them!)
50 Years in 2020
Mr & Mrs J Collins, Mrs H Newman, Mr & Mrs A Russell, Mr & Mrs M Saich, Mr & Mrs R Barnes, Mr & Mrs P Cornell, Dr & Mrs J Moss, Mr & Mrs J Sutton, Mr & Mrs D Vinson and Miss A Whitmarsh.
50 Years in 2021
Mr P Gorman & Miss A Carnell, Mrs D Darby, Mr & Mrs R Light, Mr & Mrs S Cooles, Mr & Mrs A Halder, Mr & Mrs A Parsons,
Mr & Mrs G Moore, Mr & Mrs J Farley, Mr & Mrs V Alfrey, Mr E Knight, and Mr M Roach. Others that we know, Mr & Mrs R Lowry and
Miss Heather Constance.
And finally 75 years membership, Mrs A Hanson, and Ms H Allsop
Socially Distanced Strawberry Tea Party at Forest View
Covid halts Centenary Celebrations at Ewhurst
Once more Surrey DA’s 100 Years Celebrations have had to be postponed until 2022. Jenny and I volunteered to Steward Forest View Farm, Ewhurst for the Strawberry Teas & Party Weekend but with just a couple of weeks to go, the Covid restrictions were extended until after the event. That left us with just another socially distanced pop-
Despite the cancellation of the Celebration Party and a disappointing weather forecast, not all the pre-
Sue and George, Jenny and I had spent many hours, over the last few months, planning the Forest View Centenary Summer Event, dealing with budgets, catering arrangements, logistics of transporting equipment, planning the site layout, power supplies for the various entertainment requirements, etc. Sadly all was for nothing but we did still decorate our Units with pennons, bunting and party lights. That prompted others, including Peter & Irene, to decorate their units ‘party style’ for the weekend.
Whilst we were unable to provide entertainment on site, the weekend coincided with the Cranleigh Carnival and provided some off-
A number of campers expressed their disappointment at the cancellation of the Strawberry Teas. That prompted us to suggest; everyone could bring their own strawberry teas and gather, with tables and chairs, in a socially distanced circle around the ‘Flag pole’ instead. Saturday afternoon the do-
By evening the clouds gathered and just as we lit the barbeque, the rain descended. It was just a passing shower but enough to need a brolly to keep the rain from damping down the fire.
News reached us that Sunday morning a car boot sale was to take place nearby. A small number of campers did set off early to try to pick up some bargains. However, we heard later, it was a rather small and disappointing affair, although a couple of bargains were still found.
Jenny and I spent the long weekend tending to the Covid anti-
Jenny and Dave Croney
Hilda Billin
With great sadness we record the passing of Hilda Billin. Hilda and her husband Cid were active members of Surrey DA for many years in the 1960’s & 70’s After Sid died, Hilda moved to Battle, where she made lots of friends and joined the horticultural society enjoying growing and showing her fuchsias. Hilda also joined a knitting group who always met in a pub. Ian wrote that it was just like mum, enjoying a sherry and knitting!
Hilda suffered with dementia for the last few years and her son Ian and daughter Janet reluctantly moved her into a residential care home, for her own safety. She would often leave her house and walk into town, leaving doors open and not having a coat. Fortunately she had a lot of friends in Battle and was always helped back home. Hilda’s condition worsened quickly over the last couple of weeks of her life. leading to her losing the battle with dementia. We offer Ian & Janet and their families our sincere condolences for their loss and our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this very sad time.
Ros Russell
News has reached us that Ros, suffered a serious fall in her new Motorhome whilst at camp on Friday (4th July) and fractured her femur. Paramedics had a difficult task getting Ros out of the motorhome before taking her to The Conquest Hospital, Hastings. Ros was later transferred to St Richards after an operation to set her leg. Ros is now back at home but is wheelchair bound. The South Eastern Region Council Chairman Alan Armstrong presented Ros with a large hanging basket bursting with beautiful blooms and get well soon wishes from the Region. Wishing Ros a speedy recovery from all at Surrey D.A.