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Hello
I wondered if there was ever any rallys which catered for just families with kids? I am very aware that children can be (at times) not everyones cup of tea - even me and I have 3! Escpecially when you are trying to have a relaxing break.
Thats why I wondered if anyone runs rallys aimed at families at sites etc which cater for kids.
On the continent, children are always embraced and loved however here in th Uk, I have on more than one occasion found them being sneered at from other pitches - or am I being paranoid?
Thanks
Viks
with my 6 year old, 3 year old and 4 month old!
We have only just attended our first rally with MHF and never found any of the problems you mention. Perhaps we were too busy with all the new campervans to notice
But what you say certainly applies to many sites. In fact their is even a strange feeling sometimes that we are aliens as people under 50 should not have a campervan. "Its for the old Timers"
We spend most of our MANY days and weeks away at places where MANY children are and then they can play with abandon.
Many Rallies also occur during term Time and that may be why some of the 'Older' motorhomers look at the 'little folk' and wonder what they are. LOL
Seriously though It might be worth trying some of the MHF rallies, in particular places like Warren farm etc.
Our Kids Love The Motorhome and Love the people they meet, it is truly sad when we experience the 'sneering' etc that you mention, luckily I'm a Psychopath and always have the Axe close at hand. (((Joke))) Can see me taking over from Jade on the tabloids at this rate.
______________________________________________________________ Kevin, Pauline, Jamie & Meegan
´Cookie´ Da Baby Bitch
:flag56: cobaltkoala :flag9:
"Lifes too short, just do it!"
http://www.cobaltkoala.com http://www.cftrust.org.uk
This is something i've mulled over for ages... There have been "adults only" meets, so I can't see a problem with a family orientated meet. One thing, any meet or rally organised by me guarantees at least 3 children... my three!
We went to a UK campsite meet organised in Norfolk at Banham Zoo, but the organiser had a family emergency and didnt attend... hence most the stuff for the kids that had been planned didnt come off... very dissapointing, but couldnt be helped. It would of been brill if it had come off properly.
There are also some lovely people who dont have kids, but would love to attend and help out.
All we need is a venue and a date and im sure we could organise something. Did you have anything in mind?
I didn't have anything in my mind, just wondered if there was anything already in place or if anyone had any ideas.
We have not been on any standard rallies, we were not sure if they were for us considering we have the children and tend to spend alot of our time with them doing 'kids' things.
However we would be up for a family orientated one, the problem we have is that we are in Scotland and anything organised in the South of England is difficult for us unless we are having a week off etc, as you say the holidays are good so maybe it would be OK.
Has anybody got any suggestions on great places which would welcome a large pack of small children!
We are going to the NEWARK show but the shows tend to be even less facilitated toward children which is fair enough. Although our kids love looking at the vans and negotiating prices for everything from fudge to hosepipes to motorhomes.
I know the School hols are different in Scotland so some mismatches will occur.
However what a about a nice summer MHF family rally in Scotland ... With Global Warming we could expect Palm Trees and Sunshine to add to the already fantastic beaches Scotland is famous for.
Now we need a 'Family Freindly' MHF member North of the Border with land, facilities and their own Salmon and Trout Fishery, oh yes and a swing for the kids LOL.
______________________________________________________________ Kevin, Pauline, Jamie & Meegan
´Cookie´ Da Baby Bitch
:flag56: cobaltkoala :flag9:
"Lifes too short, just do it!"
http://www.cobaltkoala.com http://www.cftrust.org.uk
We attended over 20 MHF rallies last year and organised 4/5 of them. We are oldies (definately feel like it) but have a one year old daughter, Jessica. With our first three children who are now 22,20 and 18 we attended caravan club rallies who catered for children. But their idea of catering for children was to hold dressing up competitions etc which is just not out scene and we had to laugh sometimes when the comps were actually full of adults and the children were sat there bored.
We are thinking of organising some weekends this year near family attractions eg Barleylands farm is actually a working farm with cows, sheep etc but has a craft centre and campsite. This is the sort of weekend that I think would attract every age including those with children.
When you say weekends for the family what did you have in mind as it might just be me who does not fancy putting on an easter bonnet
It would appear that we oldies are being put into some kind of category, much the same as being attempted with children! Maybe we should cut out the middle men and have a rally for kids and oldies only. I have no problems with kids, just some parents who refuse to take responsibility for their kids. Can we put a end to the categorizing of members whatever their age and knock the idea on the head for having seperate rallies for different types of people. I thought that the whole reason for this organization was to bring people together for the general good and benefit to all,no matter what their age, background etc.
______________________________________________________________ "On all the oceans white caps flow,
You see no crosses row on row
But those who sleep beneath the sea,
Rest in peace for your country is free".
Hi we are all different, some people would never go to a rally/meet others go to as many as possible. It just personal choice.
If your organising the rally/meet then its up to you to make the rules if any. If you don't like that then organise your own. Personally I don't care if you organise a woman only, people with dogs only or what ever.
The whole family/child thing is not about organising stuff for them, they dont want that and they really dont need it, they simply want to be in the same place as a group of other like minded children from time to time.
We are not agreeing with VIKS becuase we feel a need for attractions and events, simply agreeing with the fact that it would be nice for families to be in the same place at the same time on occasion. This does not have to be at a separate rally simply one where communications have enabled a number of families to all think of going at the same time.
The age thing is not a derogatory categorisation, just simply observational, the people who sneer and whinge as if children do not belong are simply 'older people' we can only say it like it is. However the people that enjoy children around them are also 'older people' so what the hell its a word.
In fact to children most people are 'older people'.
As for parental responsibility for children I agree this is indeed paramount, but surely playing a quiet game of 'boule' and 'laughing' should not warrant a .... "Clear off in your van kids the rest of us dont want to hear you laughing when we are trying to relax" ...
or are we wrong?
I hasten to add this is NOT an MHF observation just an observation.
Hope News of World Offers Me a 100'000 when the 'Oldies' start burning my effigy!
______________________________________________________________ Kevin, Pauline, Jamie & Meegan
´Cookie´ Da Baby Bitch
:flag56: cobaltkoala :flag9:
"Lifes too short, just do it!"
http://www.cobaltkoala.com http://www.cftrust.org.uk
If I burn your effigy, will you split 50:50 with me...deal?....
______________________________________________________________ "On all the oceans white caps flow,
You see no crosses row on row
But those who sleep beneath the sea,
Rest in peace for your country is free".
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