South Essex Centre, Caravan and Motorhome Club
… Where the enjoyment begins…
The 2026 South Essec Centre’s rally program is being published on the website. Please could I ask all the marshals to look at their rally listing and let me know if there are any errors.
Please note. The online bookin link on each rally only becomes available on the bookin date. If you try the link before then, it will come back as ‘page not found’. This is not an error, it is a feature 😉
With the 2026 rallies there will be a slight change to the online booking system. When someone books on it will go straight to the email address you have supplied. It will not go through the clubs website system. This means that you will be responsible for replying to the booking to let the person know that they have booked on. You may want to set up a temporary gmail address so that you don’t give out your personal email address.
I will have a log of who has booked online, so that I can can confirm the names if you need it, but I cannot autoumatically send the names out every week, as I do now.
The reason for the change is that the system we are using has come to the end of it’s life and security updates will no longer be available, so there will be an increased risk of hacking. I have therefore taken the oportunity to simplify the system so that it is easier to maintain and pass on to the next webmaster when the time comes.
I hope this makes sense and that the reason for the change is understood.
Tony Harrison-Smith
Webmaster.
Please join us to celebrate Paul’s Life.
The service will be held on Monday 22nd December at 2pm at Forest Park Crematorium, Forest Park, Ilford, Essex IG6 3HP.
If you would like to donate, we are asking these to be made to The Margaret Centre, where Paul received excellent care in his final days.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/paul-maran?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL
A donation box will also be available at the service.
You are welcome to join us after at Chigwell Hall, High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BD (within the Metropolitan Police Sports Ground) to raise a toast to Paul.
If you are able to attend, could you please advise Bev at chairman@secc-online.org.uk by the latest Mon 15th December so we can give numbers to the caterers.
Thanks
Sue & Family xx
Advanced Information and a date for your diaries. We are proud to announce that we are going to hold our Annual Dinner Dance at Saxon Hall in Southend, last year the food was so good. New Live Entertainment will be there so we can dance the night away. The rally itself will be held at Shoplands Hall on hard standing, with a coach booked to take us to Saxon Hall and return. Arrange to Get Together with friends and family and come and join us for a great evening. Best Wishes
Beverley, Chairlady
It is with a deep sadness that I have to let you know that Paul Maran passed away on Friday, 28th November 25. Our sincerest condolences are sent to his wife, Sue and their family at this time.
Paul will be very much missed by all his friends and the rally field will not be the same without his laugh and energy. I am sure you will all have your own precious memories of time spent in Paul’s company.
Over the many years, Paul has worked hard for the South Essex Committee leading to him holding the position of Chairman (2013-2016) and then supporting his wife, Sue, as she held the Chair (2016-2019). Paul then went on to become an Officer of the Anglia Division and, until recently, held the position as their Chairman. An incredible achievement of dedication to our Centre and the Anglia Division.
At this moment we have no further details, but we will let members know more once arrangements have been made.
Sending our love to Sue and the family xxx
Beverley Walker
Linda Trafford has contacted me to say that her and Graham are no longer able to caravan with the South Essex Centre, which is very sad news indeed.
Graham has been in hospital for some time and is now recovering at home. We wish him well and a very speedy recovery.
However, this has led to their decision to stop caravanning and they are looking to sell their Motorhome and wanted to offer it firstly to the Members.
Full details from Linda but it is a Swift 662 – with equipment and free standing Awning. The layout has social seating with long seats facing each other and turn around front seats.
Please contact Linda Trafford 07514 434122 for further information.
Again, we give Graham and Linda our Best Wishes for the future and hope to see them soon if they can visit us on a rally.
Beverley
Chairlady SECC
Please advise Marion & I if you are bringing Children to the Christmas Party on the afternoon of Saturday 6th December. The Children’s party is being funded by the Centre for Children/Gandchildren of members. All we ask is that you bring a gift, value £5-£10 wrapped with their names on. Don’t let your children miss out !! Even better book onto the rally too, fun and games also for the adults, and a chance to party in the evening.— 
feeling festive.
David
***** IMPORTANT RALLY NEWS *****
THE “THANK YOU MARSHALS RALLY” IS BOOKED FOR 16TH-18TH JANUARY 2026
THIS VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Further to the previous message regarding the change of location, we are now able to confirm that we will be running a Mainly Cowboy Marshals Rally with a Barn Dance and Food. Anyone can book on but our Cowboy Marshals have free Tucker and Social.
Also Bacon Butties to be served with the Forum meeting to encourage attendance.
Please can you spread the Word so everyone is aware, in case they don’t pick it up from our Web and Facebook. Do not want anyone going to the wrong place.
Look forward to seeing you at Chelmer Valley High School.
***** RALLY NEWS *****
THANK YOU MARSHALS RALLY BOOKED FOR 16TH-18TH JANUARY 2026
THIS VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO CHELMER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
We want to let you know that Ian has managed to change the venue to Chelmer, and we can now have access to a Hall with proper kitchen facilities. We are arranging entertainment and food, so very shortly we will be able to let you know what we have planned. An Update about this will be along very shortly.
Please can you spread the Word so everyone is aware, in case they don’t pick it up. Thank you.
Best Wishes
Beverley Chairlady
Hi Everyone,
One of the items that was discussed at the last Committee meeting was the cost of plaques and the minimum order imposed by FM Tags, which is costly now.
As many of you already know, Lee Carter is providing plaques and is able to produce the number of plaques that are actually required, which hopefully means less waste and maybe a saving.
For your information, contact details for Lee are:
Mr Lee Carter
07714453716
[lac1029uk@hotmail.com](mailto:lac1029uk@hotmail.com)
Hope this helps
Thank you
Best Wishes
Beverley
Chairlady