Forthcoming Events 2025
with the IOW DA.
April
Our opening meet for the year will be the A G M Meet over the Easter weekend at Sandown Airport. Scotchells Brook Lane, Sandown. PO36 0JP. from 2pm 17th April to 2pm to 2pm 22nd April
The site has no EHU but has a cafe on site with bus stops at the end of the lane.
The cost is £10 PUPN. Own sanitation essential.
You can stay the whole 5 nights or just a few of them It is up to you.
The AGM is advertised to take place at tea time on Saturday 19th April 2025 we will then hold an American Supper, (Full details to follow)
All are invited to attend the AGM and if you don’t want to camp you are more than welcome to attend the AGM and to stay for the Supper afterwards just bring some food to share, a seat each plates, cutlery and drinks.
TO BE ABLE TO VOTE AT THE AGM YOU MUST HAVE YOUR CLUB MEMBERSIP CARD ON YOU AND IT MUST SHOW ISLE OF WIGHT D A ON IT.
May
Roamin in Brading
Brading Roman Villa. Old Morton Road. Brading. PO36 0PH
3pm Friday 23rd May to 3pm Monday 26th May
Join us for the Late May Bank Holiday weekend, and get an extra night out on the Sunday as it’s bank holiday on the Monday.
It’s our first time here and many have said it’s a great location to stay.
Arrive any time after 3pm on the Friday afternoon, if you don’t know it and use a sat nag then USE THIS PO36 0EN, not the postal code as this leaves you stranded on the top of the Downs.
Just get to Brading and follow the brown tourist signs is easier.
The Villa and café will be open on the Saturday and if enough campers want it then the café will do a special breakfast for us if we let them know prior to arrival, full details and price to follow.
We will also get a 10% discount in the shop and on normal menu items in the café.
Own Sanitation is essential, with CDP and water being the only services on site. (No EHU available).
The cost is £16.00 pupn and you can stay 1,2 or 3 nights,
please book as usual by email to rallyofficeriowcccda@gmail.com
JUNE
Paul’s Birthday Bash
Dairyman’s Daughter Campsite .Hale Common PO30 3AR (next to the Suzuki Garage)
2pm Friday 13th June to 3.30pm Sunday 15th June
£12 PUPN and (£3 PUPN in cash to John if you wish to have EHU)
As last year Paul will be doing bacon rolls for all on Saturday morning. [Disclaimer: Please note there are no Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free options and the cooking area cannot be guaranteed as nut free (with Paul cooking it definitely won’t be nut free]
We hope to have the fantastic Isle of Wight Gin Company will be there for a tasting and a talk about their products and an opportunity for you to buy them at a favourable rate. Saturday evening after the Gin tasting we will spark up the DA,s BBQs for a bit of a social evening,
Own sanitation is essential as we only have the use of the bathroom in the static if John has not rented it out and we cannot guarantee that.
Booking by email rallyofficercccda@gmail.com
JULY
The RAT WEEKEND
A Wight Steam Up on the Real Ale Train Weekend. Friday 18th July at 14.00 to Sunday 20th July at 1600.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Main Road, Havenstreet PO33 4DS
This July, join the Isle of Wight DA for a weekend of Steam Trains and Real Ale at the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway. A large range of Real Ales will be on offer as well as the opportunity to ride the Real Ale Train.
This is a popular event and we are pleased to be able to offer camping on the site itself. Within easy walking (or stumbling) distance to the bar on site which opens at 16.00 on Saturday, as well as a special train timetable for the weekend. Beers will also be served at both Ashey and Wootton stations.
Tickets for the Real Ale Train can be booked directly from the railway. Cost to be confirmed online. This usually includes unlimited travel on the trains after 16.00 and a complimentary pint.
Camping is available for 2 nights from Friday 18th July. There is no EHU available on site. Own sanitation is advisable, but there are toilet facilities available on site. Advanced booking is essential for this meet. Paul Murch, our Rally Officer can be contacted by email rallyofficeriowcccda@gmail.com
Please note that arrival and departure times are strictly controlled as access to the site involves crossing the railway track.
The price is £20 PUPN.
What could be better that Camping, Steam Trains and Real Ale.
July/August. Our THS.
Our temporary holiday site, July 23rd till August 20th.
See details on the THS page.
SEPTEMBER
COMFORTS FARM
2pm Fri 12th September to 2pm Sunday 14th at Comforts Farm, Pallance Rd, Northwood. PO31 8LS
This is Dan and Amy’s Wedding Anniversary weekend so we will be all celebrating with them. They will be stewarding for their Anniversary celebration. Further details to follow. Last year the Saturday morning coffee meet was changed for a very different socialising on the lawn in the afternoon which could(and we hope it does) happen again. Dan and Amy will be feeding us a meal on the Saturday evening.
The facilities are simple, clean and functional with three men’s and three ladies showers in the main ablution block. The primary source of water heating is solar backed up by gas and electric which means even when the camp site is at it’s busiest a hot shower is always available. There are basic laundry facilities in the washing up room with spin drier, ironing board and deep sinks.
The camping field is 9 acres of unspoilt meadow, tree lined and flanked to the north by ancient coppice. From the top, the field is gently sloping and levels out in the middle. The bottom of the field slopes off and plateaus in a few places before the boundary river. Some pitches are slightly sloping so levelling blocks/chocks are advised,
Electric points are available, the majority being around the outside of the field to the east and south in generously sized pitches. There are two further WC blocks at the outer reaches of the field for those who require “solitude”.
It’s just a short walk from the site to the Award winning Travellers Joy Pub, slightly uphill there which means its easier on the way back as its downhill.
It’s £24 PUPN with EHU or £20 PUPN no EHU.