• Recent website updates (August 2026)

    • Fire Safety
    • 2027 Proposed Programme launched
    • Home Counties Division AGM venue changed
    • News updates
    • Removed Instagram links - our account is now closed
    • 200 Club winners, and now half price
    • Add recent Committee minutes

  • Rallies and Events coming up

      The latest copy of the Year Planner is available on the Downloads page. Full details and the online booking form can be found on the Rallies And Events page.

    • 26-31 August, Bourton-On-The-Water Classic summer village venue, rally on the school field, just a short walk into the village. Loads of Cotswold countryside and other villages around the area.
    • 4-6 September, Springbok Farm, Alfold Quiet countryside site, with fishing lake and lots of walking opportunity. Games evening on Saturday.
    • 11-13 September, Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett Great site adjacent to the canal, with pedalo & rowing boat hire, cafe and play area. Woodland & miniature railway within a short walk.
    • 24-27 September, Swiss Farm, Henley Join us at this popular venue within walking distance of Henley town centre. It's a fun-filled 80s weekend from start to finish.
    All rallies for the rest of this year are available to book on the Rallies And Events page.

  • Fire Safety

    With the current weather situation and ground/vegetation conditions at rally venues, we need to highlight the following points

    • Forestry England has banned all outdoor cooking (using any appliance) across the New Forest area.
    • Caravan & Motorhome Club has banned use of disposable barbeques across all Club campsites, CLs and rallies.
    • Some local authorities are forming guidance and restrictions on Fire Safety for their local areas.
    • Venue owners may inform us about the Fire Safety approach they are adopting at their venues.

    Rally Officers for each rally will carry out their Risk Assessments, taking into account the above and existing restrictions regarding open fires etc. They will inform those who have booked what the situation is for each rally. All ralliers are expected to comply with the information that the Rally Officer provides. All ralliers must please place a full bucket of water at the front of their outfit, in addition to equipment such as an extinguisher or fire blanket.

    This guidance and restrictions are in place until further notice, regardless of the local weather/ground/vegetation conditions at any rally.

  • 2027 Proposed Programme

    The 2027 Proposed Programme is available on the Downloads page, in both Rally Board and Year Planner formats.
    A huge thank you to Maggie Biddlecombe for launching into the Rally Secretary role and mixing in her ideas with the traditional parts of our programme.
    Please consider volunteering to help run a rally in 2027, and then contact Maggie to confirm which one(s) you'd like!

  • Retrofestival

    Thank you to everyone who supported us at the Retrofestival event recently. A fantastic weekend of Wings, Wheels, Speed, Steam, Music, Dance and Bands ... and sunshine! Save the date for another great weekend to enjoy next year - 12th to 16th August 2027. The date has moved backwards a week.


  • Message from the Chair

    Hi fellow Ralliers,

    As I write these few words I have just finished getting my Fishing Tackle ready for this week's Rally at Cheriton Farm. Not sure I will catch much but it is the taking part that counts.

    We also have the Chairman's Rally at Mapledurham Estate just round the corner, another chance to take home a trophy. Probably a better chance than our football team. Take a moment to check out our Rally programme as we still have plenty of spaces available on most Rallies.

    Can I take this opportunity to extend a very warm welcome to Maggie Biddlecombe, who has recently joined your Committee. She will take up the position of Rally Secretary and has started work on the 2027 programme of Rallies. If you have any suggestions or would indeed like to run a Rally, please get in touch with her or any Committee member.

    In my last post I gave you some details on the Chairman's Charity for my term, BIBS. I am delighted to say the contributions so far are magnificent. Thank you so much. If you have any spare change, I will still be rattling my tins!

    Behind the scenes, the Committee has been working hard - alongside my son Jack - on developing our brand new Website & Booking system. This has been a major project, and we hope to be launching this at this year’s AGM. The new platform is much more user friendly on mobile devices.

    That’s all for now, hope to see you soon on a Rally Field.

    Regards,
    Phil Tidbury
    Chair, Berkshire Centre CAMC

    Link to BIBS – Babies In Buscot Support | Saving Tiny Lives

  • AGM - Committee Nominations

    Following the summer holidays, our Centre AGM approaches fast on 3rd October, with the rally and meeting being held at Colleton School, Twyford. To keep the Centre running smoothly, and creating an exciting future programme, we'd love to see a few more people join the Committee. Have a chat with Phil or any Committee member if you'd like to find out more before submitting a Nomination. Nominations for election at the AGM close on Saturday 19th September, although members can be co-opted to join Committee at any time.

  • 200 Club 2026 - now half price

    Have you got your half-price entries for this year’s 200 Club? Entries are now £2.50 each for the remaining draws up to New Year, giving you the chance to win £25, £15 and £10 in each draw. The entry form can be downloaded from the 200 Club page on the Centre’s website.

  • Home Counties Division

    Berkshire Centre is part of the Home Counties Division of the Club. See the Division website at homecountiesdivisioncamc.co.uk

    The Division Team is headed by five elected members. In addition, each Centre appoints one representative and volunteer Member Representatives bring their experience and understanding to the team.

    • Chair: Trevor Cocks
    • Deputy Chair: position is vacant
    • Administrator: Linda Allen
    • Treasurer: David Rickard
    • Digital Champion: Anne Phillips
    • Berkshire Centre Representative: Ian Grover

    The Home Counties Division held its 2025 AGM on Saturday 13th September 2025, where the Officers for the coming year were elected.

  • Downloads Page

    The Downloads page on this website contains various documents and is one of the main information sources for Centre Members and Rally Officers. The page includes approved Minutes of recent Committee Meetings.

  • Social Media

    Berkshire Centre has an open Facebook Page and a members Facebook Group. The open Facebook Page is visible to anyone, and only contains advertisements for our rallies and events. The members Facebook Group can only be viewed and posted to by members. Members can request to join the group, and can then read and post news information in the Group.

    Whilst logged into your personal Facebook account, click the links below.

    Our open Facebook page is at The Berkshire Caravan and Motorhome Rally Centre Open Page Facebook logo

    Our members Facebook group is at The Berkshire Caravan and Motorhome Rally Centre Facebook Group Facebook logo

  • Centre Membership Renewal - Reminder

    Don't forget to re-register with the Berkshire Centre when you renew your Caravan & Motorhome Club membership. It does not happen automatically. There are three ways to renew:

    • Log-in to the Caravan and Motorhome Club website www.caravanclub.co.uk, Click on My profile then My Membership where there is an option to Join or renew a Centre.
    • Or you can renew Centre membership by phoning the Club on 01342 318 813.
    • Or complete and return the Centre Registration form attached to your Club membership renewal paperwork.

    The Berkshire Centre operates as part of the Caravan & Motorhome Club, and within the Club's Privacy Policy for Centres