Author Archives: Chris Parker

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Hello members!

We hope you've had a great start to 2026 and the last few winter months fly by before we can get our beloved caravans out in the spring sunshine and get the camping season underway. Below is our list of rallies/events/meets for 2026...

Winter Dinner   

Saturday 28 February at The Walton Park Hotel in Clevedon, North Somerset

Scottish Meet   

Thursday 30 April to Tuesday 5 May at Blair Castle Caravan Park, near Pitlochry, Perthshire 

Cheltenham Owners Club National

Tuesday 2 June to Saturday 6 June at Hereford Rowing Club, Hereford 

Rally of the North 

Tuesday 4 August to Sunday 9 August at Malton Rugby Club, The Gannock, Old Malton Rd, Old Malton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7EY

Dulverton National 2026

Saturday 19 September to Sunday 27 September 2026 at Exmoor House CAMC, Kemps Way, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL

Find out more about all our member events by heading over to the 'Members Area'. Here you'll find booking and further information.  If you've forgotten the access password, please email us at admin@cheltenhamownersclub.co.uk

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Hello members,

We hope you have had a good season rallying and your caravans are all safe and tucked away for the winter.

Newsletter and 2026 Calendar

The newsletter and 2026 calendar will be issued early January (apologies for the delay).

Annual Subscriptions

We would like to remind you that the £20 annual subscription is due in January, except for those that joined after May this year.  Please check your payments, as some were still set at £15 this year (the Treasurer will be chasing up any differences).

Winter Dinner 2026

An email from the Chair/Secretary will be going out in December with these details and the Winter Dinner booking form for Saturday 28 February 2026.  Please complete, make payment and return as soon as possible.

On behalf of the Club we'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and safe travels in 2026.

Jon and Marian

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The 'Bangers and Cash:Restoring Classics' episode featuring a Cheltenham Puku 2 (series 7 Ep6) is now available on the U&Yesterday channel app. It's next due to be on air Thursday 13 November 2025 at 8pm on the same channel.

Bangers and Cash Restoring Classics Cheltenham Puku 2 S7 E6
Bangers and Cash Restoring Classics Cheltenham Puku 2 S7 E6

The Puku made a very special appearance at this year's 75th anniversary national rally.  It follows the caravan's journey from its purchase by the Banger's Resto team, through the restorers' workshop, followed by a visit to the 75th anniversary rally in Tewkesbury at the end of May 2025. Club members were keen to see what had been done to the van.  You can watch their comments by streaming the link below.  Derek Mathewson gives his inimitable take on all things Cheltenham, but he only says what we already know...

You can stream the episode below, or by clicking the links in this article (depending on how you watch, you may need to create an account)

https://u.co.uk/shows/bangers-cash-restoring-classics/watch-online

You're looking for Series 7, Episode 6, which also features a Land Rover 90.  Remember to select  'Bangers and Cash: Restoring Classics' which is a spin off to normal Bangers and Cash series.