August 2018
Alton Water, Tattingstone
Whats On: Quiet Weekend. Perfectly placed to allow you to enjoy the miles of walks around Alton Water Reservoir, take a trip to visit Constable country, enjoy a trip into Ipswich or just relax on site Directons: From A14 take A137, sign posted Manningtree. Take 2nd Left, sign posted Tattingstone (just before PH) keep on road through village. Site on Left. Follow DA signs. Stewards: Required - See Rallies page of the website if you are interested in stewarding Site…
Find out more »Home Farm, Little Walden
What’s on: Fishing available on site (extra cost). Close to the historic town of Saffron Walden which is a medieval market town and just 15 miles to the south of Cambridge. It has a rich heritage of old buildings, including the magnificent Jacobean mansion Audley End House and Gardens and St Mary’s Church, the largest parish church in Essex. On the north side of town is Bridge End Garden, a restored Victorian garden, which contains a yew hedge maze and…
Find out more »The Rose Inn, Shotley
What’s on: Pub Grub, Pub child & dog friendly. Marked cycle paths & walks. Bus stop outside pub. Close to Shotley Marina, HMS Ganges Museum, Pin Mill & Ipswich Transport Museum. Directions: From A14 take A137 towards Ipswich, at bottom of hill take B1456 towards Shotley. Upon entering Shotley look for Rose Inn on Right follow DA signs Stewards: Required - Les & Sue Site Opens: TBA Fee: £12 Per Unit Per Night
Find out more »September 2018
Upper Hall Farm, Matching Green
What’s on: Quiet weekend close to the picturesque village of Matching Green which has one of the largest village greens in Essex. If you’re lucky you may catch a cricket match. Directions: From Chelmsford take the A1060 to White Roding. At the Black Horse turn Left into Church Rd signpost Abbess Roding. In approx. 0.5 mile turn Right into Matching Lane signposted Matching Green In 1.2 m turn Right signpost Matching Green Site on Right in 1.3m. PLEASE NOTE: Sat-Navs…
Find out more »DA FOL, Sunnybrook Farm
What’s on: DA Feast of Lanterns. The theme is ‘A Day At the Races’ there will be a full programme of activities and an evening social. Please decorate your unit or just put a light out, there is a trophy for the best decorated unit. Directions: From A120 turn South onto the B1417 signposted Felsted, at T-junction with un-classified road Signpost Bannister Green/Braintree turn Right and then immediately Right again onto path alongside school. Site in 0.1 mile. Directions also…
Find out more »Hook Farm – Mundon
What’s on: A chance to visit historic Maldon or Heybridge Basin and see the Thames sailing barges. The Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon Museum, Maeldune Heritage Centre and Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome are also places of interest that are worth visiting. Directions: A414 to Maldon, turn right at Morrison’s roundabout, turn right at second roundabout signpost Mundon. Site on left in approx 1 mile. Follow DA Signs Stewards: Dave & Sara 07894 667307 Site Opens: 4 pm Fee: £10…
Find out more »Spains Hall Estate – Finchingfield
What’s on: This site is in the heart of the Essex countryside and just a 30 min walk into the centre of the most photographed village in Essex with pubs and tea rooms around the village green. There is fishing on the estate, for an extra charge. Directions: Take A1053 from Braintree to Finchingfield. At village green turn Right immediately before narrow bridge onto B1057 then 1st Left. Site on left in approx 1m opposite main gate. Follow WEDA signs.…
Find out more »October 2018
Early Halloween Party – Brookfields
Join us at Brookfields for our early halloween party. Its the perfect was to start half term! What’s on: Halloween Party in the barn Saturday evening with prizes for best fancy dress. More details of the party night to follow nearer the time. Follow the nearby footpath for a pleasant walk into Ongar, see the trains at the Epping Ongar railway or visit the Secret Nuclear Bunker at Kelvedon Hatch. Directions: A128 from Brentwood turning right at roundabout onto A113…
Find out more »November 2018
Firework Meet- Abbess Hall Farm
What’s on: DA firework meet and social. Please bring one large firework towards the organised display. Social & Supper in the marquee after the fireworks. Directions: From Ongar Four Wantz roundabout , take B184 Signpost Great Dunmow, Fyfield. In approx 5m turn Left into School Lane, Signpost Abbess Roding . At T junction turn Right. Site on Left past Church & farmhouse. Stewards: Committee Site Opens: 3.00 pm Fee: £10 Per Unit Per Night
Find out more »Christmas Party – Room in the Rodings – BOOKED MEET
*** BOOKED MEET *** What’s on: Children’s party Saturday afternoon with a visit from Father Christmas, followed by an evening social and American supper. Booked meet—see bookings officer or website for booking form. Directions: Take the A1060 signed Sawbridgeworth & Roxwell (Rainsford Road) for approx 8m (10-15 mins). At the mini rdbt at Leaden Roding turn L and after approx 1m turn L onto the B184 signetd Fyfield & Ongar. Follow road for further 1.5m & The Room in the…
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