Author: Webmaster South-Essex-Center

In addition to the Rally Programme printed in the Rally Book, we have a Valentines Rally at Shopland Hall (Details in Rally Section of the Web Site). So come on Folks, support this Rally. We all want SECC to survive, and therefore need to support this year’s Rally’s and the people that are standing up to run the Centre and events for us . . . . and what happened to romance ? Surely we are not too old to celebrate Valentines with our loved ones, in the lovely decorated, and warmer, Essex Barn. Looking forward to seeing you there, as Marion and I are assisting on this.

DAVID MILLS

The rally marshals have advised that they have a few spaces on their De Essex yn herio Eisteddfordd rally, 27th Feb-1st March 2026 at the Room in the Rodings, Dunmow Road, Beauchamp Roding.

https://www.secc-online.org.uk/rallies-february-2026/

The 5 More Nights at a Friendly Country Inn 20th-25th July 2026

Venue: The Olde Windmill Inn, Water End, Great Cressingham, Norfolk rally will not now be booking online as the marshals are unable to take online bookings.

THE SUFFOLK PUNCH TRUST, SUFFOLK

We have been contacted by the Anglia Division today to say that unfortunately the Anglia Division Question Time Rally has had to be cancelled. They have heard from the venue that it will not be able to take place due to closure.

It is a shame as the Venue was certainly worthy of a visit.

If we get any more information then we will let members know but the cancellation process has begun.

Confirmation of the Cancellation of the Anglia Division Question Time – 16-20 April 2027

Beverley Walker

Chairlady SECC

Please be advised as of the 1st of February, the password for the members area will change. For details of the new password, see the member’s Facebook page or contact any committee member. You should have your South Essex Centre membership number to hand in case it is asked for.

New rally announced – Trick or Treat Comes Early 16th – 18th October 2026

Venue: Essex Barn, Shopland Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford SS4 1LT https://www.secc-online.org.uk/rallies-october-2026/

The marshal for It’s Third Time at Wilmcote 25th-30th June 2026 has been changed. It is now Sue Maran.

Following the sad news of the passing of Terry Cant, Bill Hughes has now received the following information from Terry’s daughter, Kate.

Date Tuesday 10th February 2026

At 1.45 pm Colchester Crematorium

Heath Road, Colchester CO2 8PU.

Everyone welcome back to:

The Fox Inn

106 East Road

West Mersey

CO5 8SA

We have been asked if I can get an idea of the numbers of South Essex attendees.  Please, therefore, can you email and let me know if you are proposing to attend.

chairman@secc-online.org.uk

Thank you so much. Beverley Walker                                                                                                                                         

HI MEMBERS

Further to my previous message, as you know we have been speaking with Chelmer Valley High School and been asked if we could arrive a little later.

Caroline Fisk has asked if the rally caravans could arrive from 6.15pm.  This is to make sure any pupils are off the site to reduce risk.  Obviously, I agreed to let everyone know so there are no accidents.

Please can you spread the news and let other people know about this message if they do not use Facebook or the website.  Thank you so much for all your help with this.

Friday Evening Guests   8.00pm-10.30pm: Please gather in the small Dining Room next to kitchen to get paperwork, rally books, pay fees and buy raffle tickets.  Natter and Chatter plus the tea urn will be on. 

Saturday Evening Guests – please can you arrive at 6.30pm for 7pm.  Please can you also bring your own plates, bowls, and cutlery, along with glasses and drinks.  Mugs for tea/coffee during the evening.  A raffle is being held and tickets will be available to purchase and the Draw will be during the evening.

 Looking forward to meeting up with you all to start the 2026 Rally Programme and saying a Big Thank You.   

DON’T FORGET YOUR COWBOY HATS.

Beverley Walker                                                                                                                                              Chairlady SECC

HI MEMBERS

WE HAVE BEEN SPEAKING WITH CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TO CONFIRM EVERYTHING AND HAVE BEEN ASKED IF WE COULD ARRIVE A LITTLE LATER, SAME AS WE DID BEFORE WHEN WE USED THE SCHOOL.

CAROLINE FISK HAS ASKED IF THE RALLY CARAVANS COULD ARRIVE FROM 6.15PM. THIS IS TO MAKE SURE ANY PUPILS ARE OFF THE SITE TO REDUCE RISK.

OBVIOUSLY, I AGREED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW SO THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS.

AS MARSHALS WE HAVE AGREED TO ARRIVE ABOUT HALF AN HOUR BEFORE BUT PLEASE LET US PARK OUR VANS BEFORE SITING YOU.

PLEASE CAN YOU SPREAD THE NEWS AND LET OTHER PEOPLE KNOW IF THEY DO NOT SEE FACEBOOK OR THE WEBSITE.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH THIS, AS YOU ARE MAINLY MARSHALS YOURSELF YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE REQUEST.

Beverley Chairlady SECC