FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions you may find useful, click on the question to view the answer:

How Do I Join the Midland Centre?
What Is A Rally?
How Do I Book Onto A Rally?
How Do I Cancel A Rally Booking?
How Do I Find The Rally?
This Is My 1st Rally, What do I need To Take With Me?
What Time Can I Arrive On The Rally?
What Do I Do When I Arrive At The Rally?

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How Do I Join the Midland Centre?
There are 2 ways in which to join the centre, by post or by phone.
Post:
Complete the Centre Registration form in your Caravan Club joining or renewal pack and return it in the pre-paid envelope.

Phone:
Call Membership Services on 01342 318 813 and ask to join the Midland Centre.

Please note that you have to re-register each time your
Caravan Club membership is renewed, it doesn't automatically continue.

What Is A Rally?
This is where members get together at a venue and socialize over a weekend, these are organised and run by fellow members who volunteer their time. A rally can take many forms depending on the venue, the time of year or the programme put together by the Stewards.

During the winter months, we try to organise rallies that are on hard standing and within walking distance of a village hall for a social with music mostly provided by our centre DJ or some form of entertainment, sometimes with themed fancy dress. It is usual to take your own drinks and food, although some socials may be catered (please check rally details).

During spring/summer, we try to organise events on the field
(communal barbecues, family games, etc.), we also have several gazebos which are used for socials on the field.

On arrival at a rally, you will normally be:

Welcomed by the Rally Stewards and asked to sign in and pay.
Given a programme of the weekend activities including any competitions.
Shown the location of the drinking water and waste points.
Directed to your pitch/peg.

Many Stewards organise tea, coffee and biscuits on a Friday night, an ideal opportunity to meet fellow ralliers and introduce yourself.

The end of the rally is marked by ‘Flag’ and ralliers should make every effort to attend. This is where we make our formal thanks to the landowner for the use of their land, the Chairman or a member of committee thank the Rally Stewards for giving up their time so we can enjoy ourselves, announces any centre news and conveys forth coming rallies. Flag is also the place where you as a new member, or a visitor from another centre are officially introduced to the other members. Competition prizes are handed out, and there is an opportunity to book future rallies.

How Do I Book Onto A Rally?
Look through your rally handbook or click on the "Rally Calendar" button to the left of this page and choose the rallies that interest you. You can book in by either handing in a slip to the stewards on the rally field or by post.
If sending by post, it is worth contacting the stewards beforehand to make sure there are spaces available, as some rallies are limited. You will find blank booking slips to download by clicking on the 'Rally Slips' button to the left of this page.

Please note:
Limited rallies require payment in advance, all other rallies are ‘Pay on arrival’ unless stated otherwise.

For a normal weekend rally, you can book at least 1 week and a maximum of 6 weeks prior to the date of the rally, for Bank Holiday and Holiday rallies and some others as defined in the Rally Book, you need to book at least a fortnight before.

How Do I Cancel A Rally Booking?
If, in the unfortunate event, you find you are unable to attend, please let the Rally Steward know as soon as possible. If this is later than the Monday prior to the rally, you may be subject to a nominal charge to cover expense incurred on your behalf.

How Do I Find The Rally?
Follow the directions printed in the rally book or print the rally details from the website. As you approach the rally venue, watch out for MCCC signs
(pictured below), these will guide you to the entrance of the Rally field.

This Is My 1st Rally, What do I need To Take With Me?

Levelling blocks and wedges, some of the venues are sloping, these will help you to level the outfit.
At least one fully charged battery, most of our rally sites do not have electric hookups.
Plenty of gas.
Water container/s and filler pipe for drinking water.
Waste water container.
FIRE Bucket or Extinguisher (compulsary)
Toilet chemicals (also know as Blue and Pink), most of our rally sites do not have toilet blocks.
A container for water to rinse out your toilet.
Please note – for health reasons, toilets must NEVER be filled or rinsed out at the drinking water tap.
Bin bags to take your dry waste home.

What Time Can I Arrive On the Rally?
Rallies open at 4:00pm unless otherwise stated, this allows the stewards time to set up, put out signs, peg the field etc. However it is sometimes possible to arrive earlier, but this is at the Stewards discretion. If in doubt, contact the rally steward, details can be found in the rally book or on this website.

What Do I Do When I Arrive At The Rally?
As you enter the Rally field, the first caravan you meet will be the Rally Steward, they will also have a yellow ‘Stewards’ sign by the van.

Here you will pay your rally fee and receive your weekend programme and be advised to the whereabouts of the drinking water and waste disposal points.
They will then show you to your peg and advise you how to site your van. Remember, the Stewards are there to help.