First Rally

  My wife persuaded me to try a rally. Given that I only joined the caravan fraternity reluctantly and with the proviso of on site facilities, I was not looking forward to it.

   When we arrived, we were welcomed by the marshalls and shown to a pitch. The first thing that I noticed was that just over the road, maybe 20 yards away was a funfair  Promptly at 6.30 it all kicked off, with three different sound systems shaking the air with dance/house/garage or whatever. This went on until 9.30. Imagine sitting outside in the sun with a book and a glass? No, neither could I. Inside the 'van, with the radio on, it was still a racket.

   Day 2. the fair started at 2.30 in the afternoon, then in the field behind us, a rock band in a marquee gave them some competition from 7 until 10.15.

  Day 3. the fair stared at 6.30 and in the field alongside us, several rock bands played from 7 until midnight.

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  Knowing that we were first timers, I wonder why the marshalls didn't forewarn us, I certainly would not have gone. Other regular ralliers on site said it's always like this, but other rallies are better.

 Would I go again? Not on your life. Cost was just over £9 per night with minimal facilities, i.e. water and Elsan. Take your own rubbish home of course. The next rally is £50 for three nights!!!

  The last time out on a CL we paid £10, EHU, toilet and shower available. It's a no brainer, as they say.