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There has been talk lately regarding children at Rallies ect.
I am well aware that children have always been welcome.
Nevertheless I was thinking of doing a with children in mind.
Family rally This would be open to all, Those without children would be welcome and be able to join in the fun
What I was thinking was to have a games day (Saturday) in which games / actives could be arranged for children of all ages,
Have a number of games/ actives starting from 10.30 ish stopping at 1pm for lunch the 2 until 4.
Even have a playstation for the older teenagers to have a knockout game ect
Then I was thinking of having some kind disco starting at 6ish until 9pm then have more suitable music for us old children.
I know a number of people are interested in doing this.
If I run with this idea I would need help with the organising games and actives, so need to start a committee.
If you are interested in joining and make a Family Friendly Rally
Or if you think this is a good or poor idea, please let me have your views.
Doubt I would come to the midlands for a weekend rally, however, my local CCC holds a childrens weekend which is great fun for all.
It started with a game of rounders for kids/dads at 1030 until lunch time. After lunch it was kids games including one which got most people very wet. (It was great to watch the older kids helping the younger ones). They then had a kids disco followed by a kids barbeque, and in the evening they had kids bingo. My little one 4 at the time ran from start to finish at about 10pm when he promptly collapsed exhausted but very happy.
Not sure who did the original organising but most of the parents helped throughout the day.
Good luck
Ian
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it's a great offer John & Carol and I appreciate it as a family man with two small children (who incidentally would challenge the teenagers on the playstation knockout (also keen footballers and cricketers (but not near vans!))), however I have to admit to not being the rallying type. I know, probably don't know what I'm missing but it just doesn't appeal I'm afraid but I do appreciate the offer as I can easily imagine how much effort it will take and the spirit in which it is made.
I recon we have some Victor Melrews in MHF ! Started to follow the Children or not thread by Bertha and got bored. They say don't work with children or animals, perhaps it should be don't camp with children or animals. So which side of the fence do I sit? I would prefer to escape from the grandchildren,why inflect more stress on oneself ?
They also say, don't talk about religion or politics, so here goes! light the blue touch-paper and stand well back! Who approves of the channel 4 programme Root of all Evil, no standing on the fence here for me! out and out atheist thats me and proud of it.
If there's going to be lots of replies perhaps a new thread Root of all Evil
A family rally is a fantastic idea. We're based in Ireland so it is more difficult for us to travel over to the UK for short trips. Maybe it could be organised around one of the many school breaks ie a mid term or one of the weekends over the easter holidays it would make a long journey more feasible for us. We would be delighted to help out with the activities if we are able to attend. We have 4 children 10, 8,5 and 4! We bought our motorhome with the kids in mind, and I must say it's one of the best investments we've made.
I wouldn't get too disappointed with the lack of a quick response, I know days even weeks can go by before I get a free minute to get on line and respond to posts etc. So please don't give up at the first hurdle.
Your idea sounds like a good one, although some folk just don't like the idea of falling in with 'organised'.
For families with younger children, this is ideal.
Just remember to provide fun for the adults as well.
I hope you get support for your idea! We could do with a few more rallies/get togethers on the board. They may be easy to organise, but they are time consuming.......
recon we have some Victor Melrews in MHF ! Started to follow the Children or not thread by Bertha and got bored. They say don't work with children or animals, perhaps it should be don't camp with children or animals. So which side of the fence do I sit? I would prefer to escape from the grandchildren,why inflect more stress on oneself ?
They also say, don't talk about religion or politics, so here goes! light the blue touch-paper and stand well back! Who approves of the channel 4 programme Root of all Evil, no standing on the fence here for me! out and out atheist thats me and proud of it.
If there's going to be lots of replies perhaps a new thread Root of all Evil
Hi guzzijim, i think you're going a little off thread here, this post is all about someones generous offer to try to organise a 'family rally', can't see as your post is particularly relevant to this
Like us, more and more families are getting motorhomes and we need to bury the old myth that motorhoming is only for the "older" generation. On the continent and in the US, motorhoming is a big thing for families. But us folk in the UK are only just catching on to how good and easy motorhoming is with our families, compared to camping or caravanning. So yes, go for it. If you can organise it when im off duty, we'll gladly come and support you/help and spread the word that motorhoming is for all!
Just butting in to wish you good luck with the enterprise. It's good to se someone taking a positive attitude and getting on with the job instead of argueing about it!
Not much mileage in us going in for family rallies but best of luck anyway - mind you if the grandkids were on their best behaviour ................?
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