OVER 600 caravans descended on Canberra for the 16th National Caravan
Clubs rally.
After months of rain, 1122 members from 81 mainland clubs were determined
not let the weather dampen their spirits at Exhibition Park.
"We had to abandon some areas because of the nature of the ground,"
spokesman Ray Swift told Caravannng News.
"But the rally has been seen as very successful notwithstanding the
weather."
Mr Swift said this was partially due to the "wonderful venue" and help
received from park staff.
"The CMCA also put in an enormous effort for which we are very grateful,"
he added.
The first day of the nine-day rally saw much activity with people setting
up and registering.
But an errant magpie didn't help matters when it insisted on dive-bombing
one official as he assisted people to site their RVs.
After the evening's opening ceremony members shared their news and gossip,
enjoying cheese and a glass of wine into the bargain.
The highlight of the second day was a lunch for people with a military
background, at which former Australian politician, minister and
now Director of the Australian War Memorial Dr Brendan Nelson was guest speaker.
He spoke for about 40 minutes, talking his audience through the First
World War including a number of individual incidents and people.
He covered many acts of bravery then went on to discuss the War Memorial
and how it covers all fields of combat, including the Middle East.
There was top-class nightly entertainment, with John Williamson being the
Saturday night feature.
The days were filled with seminars, sporting competitions and sightseeing
as well as the normal morning and afternoon tea and happy hours.
Because of the weather the disk bowls competition was played indoors.
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Hundreds of caravans settled
in for the National Caravan Clubs' 16th rally |
