Seaburn Showground THS
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Website updated 16.5.25.
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The Annual Lawn Darts and Horse shoes throwing competition results and videos/photos from the Shireoaks meet on 17th May will appear here soon.
The Annual Boules Competition took place at Marton Village Hall on Saturday 10th May.
The Adults winners....
Winners: John & Helen Hurst
Runners up: Allan Hicks & Bryan Wray
The Childrens Winners...
Winner: Lucy.
Runner up: Zack.
With thanks to Allan, Margaret, Bryan & Rita for running the event and supplying the photos.
(Plus anyone else that helped)
Temporary Holiday Sites Seaburn Update 11.5.25.
​There is no further information from the land owner about allowing Seaburn Showground to be used as a THS this year. (By any group or DA) The site is therefore not listed in our THS Meets.
FUTURE MEETS & EVENTS
in 2025
Temporary Holiday Sites NOW OPEN
No booking required but you are advised to ring the site before setting off
RUSWARP
Whitby
14th May - 1st June £13 pupn.
OLIVERS MT. Scarborough.
14th May - 1st June
£13 pupn.
Details of all 2025 SYDA THS sites are on the THS index page.
Tap HERE to go direct to the THS index page showing all SYDA THS dates and Venues.
Ripon Race Course
Bank Holiday Meet
Thursday 22nd May (Noon) to Tuesday 27th May.
£12 pupn
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No booking....Just turn up.
Ripon Racecourse
Boroughbridge Road
Ripon. HG4 1UG
Toilets and showers are available at this site.
Situated within the Ripon Race track on the outskirts of Ripon, the camping area is a mainly flat, grass field. There is no hard standing area. Entry to the site is off the B6265 Boroughbrdge Road. Turn in to the gate marked "Ripon City Wetlands" Continue for around 100 yards then turn right in to the centre of the race track.
The location of this site in North Yorkshire gives you the option of travelling to Harrogate, Ripon, Thirsk or Northallerton for a days shopping or site seeing.
Friday Night will be a Free and Easy Night in the hall with the usual Bingo, Quiz and games.
Saturday Night Entertainment in the hall includes the Professional Singer:
"JIMMY MAC"
Torksey Scout Camp. Teddy Bears Picnic
Thursday 5th June (Noon) to Sunday 8th June.
£10 pupn.
No booking - Just turn up
Torksey Scout Camp
Newark Road
Lincoln
LN1 2EJ
Own Sanitation required.
Members are invited to bring the children and grandchildren (and great grandchildren) to Torksey Scout Camp for the Teddy Bears Picnic Meet.
Friday night will be a Free & Easy with Bingo and a Quiz in the hall.
Saturday afternoon is the Teddy Bears Picnic where there will be a party with buffet food.
The Childrens Entertainer: "MAGIC MERLIN" will be there to amuse children and Adults.
Saturday Evening will be a Free and Easy in the hall.
During the weekend, Eileen Alderson will have some costumes available for adults and children to use in the Region Meet Mardi Gras "CIRCUS" parade. Give Eileen a ring on 07939 062832 if you want to chat about what costumes are available.
To get to Torksey Camp from Gainsborough, Travel along the A156 signposted to Lincoln & Newark. When you reach Torksey Lock turn right at “Torksey Caravans” on to the A1133 signposted for Newark. Continue for 0.4 Miles then turn left at the SYDA sign in to the left field.
For shopping, Gainsborough is around 8 miles from the site and Lincoln is around 11 miles.
Coopers Lodge, Misterton
Thursday 12th June (Noon) to Sunday 15th June.
£8 pupn.
No booking - Just turn up
(Own sanitation required)
Coopers Lodge, 32 Gringley Road
Misterton, North Notts, DN10 4AP
Camping Area
The site is on the edge of Misterton village and an 11 minute walk from the Red Hart Pub or Misterton Chippy. This meet is for those that like a quiet weekend. The Chesterfield Canal is on the North and West edge of the site. Fishing is available nearby. Contact Ray Manchester for more details about fishing locations, licences and seasons in the area.
Wetherby Grange
Yorkshire Region Meet
Thursday 26th June to Sunday 29th June. £45 for the three night meet.
(£5 Discount Available - See Below)
Wetherby Grange Park.
Old Boston Road,
Wetherby,
LS22 5NB
Booking is advised although there is usually an unbooked area available.
(Own sanitation required)
£45 for the full meet (Thursday to Sunday) with a £5 discount if the meet is booked and paid for before 8th June.
The theme for this years Mardi Gras Parade is:
"CIRCUS"
If you wish to take part in the SYDA Mardi Gras parade and need a costume, (Adults or Children) please speak to Eileen Alderson on 07939 062832, Eileen has several items of costume that can be used to help Keep SYDA as the reigning Mardi Gras Champions.
(Eileen will be taking the costumes to the Teddy Bears Picnic Weekend Meet on 5th June for you to view)
To individually book without camping with your DA, see the Booking forms in the centre pages of the Yorkshire Region Fixture book or Online at
yorkshireregion.co.uk
If you want to camp with your DA (Not SYDA) you should arrange it through your own DA.
To Block Book and camp with SYDA,
Payment and booking should be made to Dave Swift. If you were unable to contact Dave at the May Day meet, please ring him on 07866 000334 as soon as possible to discuss how to secure the block booking and arrange £40 payment by post or some other method.
Please book the meet following the instructions on the Yorkshire Region Website if you wish to book direct with them without using the Yorkshire Region Fixture Book. (That will not be with the DA block booking and you should book before 8th June to get the £5 discount)
Entertainment and Activities
The usual Sports & Games including: Volleyball, Walking football, Tug of War and more
Details repeated below are mainly from the Yorkshire Region Website 16.5.25.
All are subject to change, correction or variation at a later date.
In the bar/Marquee
Thurs Night: Miss Marina Mae.
Sat Afternoon: Broadband Duo
On the Main Stage
Friday Evening: The Mechanics AND Chigago Joe & The Soul Divas
Saturday Evening: Claire Coopland AND Snake oil
PLUS (In around the Arena)
F Mattiello. Magician/Mentalist
Rodeo Bull / Wipeout / Fairground Ride
Minion Playcentre
Sports / Tug of War
Sparky Marky Childrens Entertainer
Face Painting
Trade & Food Stalls
Large Minion Play Centre
Big top Bar
To see how well SYDA did at the Region Meet in 2024, please Tap/Click HERE.
Killamarsh, Cawthorne
​Thursday 3rd July (Noon) to
Sunday 6th July.
£9 pupn
No booking - Just turn up.
KILLAMARSH (Farm) CAWTHORNE,
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AR
Free and Easy Weekend.
Bingo, Quiz, Music and conversation.
​​​This camp site is on the road to the Cannon Hall Farm (As seen on TV) on the outskirts of Cawthorne village.
 
Look out for the Killamarsh Farm entrance to the site on the left as you travel towards Cannon Hall along Bark House Lane from the A635. (It's easy to miss if you see the SYDA sign too late) When you have turned left in to the entrance, (There is a small sign at the entrance that says "Killamarsh") drive over the cattle grid and through the gateway. Drive along the tarmac surface past the storage area to your left. Take the left gate entrance at the end of the tarmac on to the camping field. The site is sloping grass with no hard standing. (Levelling blocks may be required) 
There is a converted barn type room for socials in the top corner of the site. Bingo and/or, a quiz etc are usually played.
​The nearby Cannon Hall estate boasts a Garden Centre and Bistro 5 minutes walk from the camping field. Five minutes drive from the site, there is Cannon Hall and its grounds, with indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and an animal farm. (Entrance fee payable...should be booked in advance) There is also a shop, a garden, and cafes. Plenty to entertain kids & Adults
Fourways Fisheries
SYDA Fishing Match
Thursday 10th July (Noon) to Sunday 13th July.
£12 pupn.
No Booking - Just turn up.
Fourways Fisheries
Gunthorpe Road
Gunthorpe (Near Owston Ferry)
Doncaster. DN9 1BG
Own sanitation required.
More details about this meet and the Annual SYDA Fishing Match will be posted nearer the date.
For more information about the Fourways Fisheries/Country Park please go to their Website by tapping the blue link below.
The lakes are all well stocked and peaceful with lovely landscaping all round, so they make an excellent place to while away an afternoon or two. Meanwhile anyone whose attention drifts a little from the lake can head off to meet the site’s alpacas – a herd of six live in a stable in a large fenced area, and they’re available to meet or even sometimes go for a walk with.
(The above description is from the Fisheries own website)
Summer Temporary Holiday Sites for 2025
Herrington Country Park.
Sunderland
10th July to 1st Aug
£12.50 pupn.
Olivers Mount
Scarborough
14th August to 7th Sept
£13 pupn
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Ruswarp Nr Whitby
North Yorks.
15th August to 12th Sept
£13 pupn
Killamarsh, Cawthorne
​Thursday 4th September (Noon) to Sunday 7th September.
£9 pupn
No booking - Just turn up.
Saturday Night is KARAOKE NIGHT
In the converted barn type room in the top corner of the site, there will be a Karaoke sing along. Bring your best vocals and harmonies to entertain and impress the audience. Pop, Ballads, Musicals, Operas, Rap, Rock & Roll, Swing & more.
Last year, Connors new sound equipment was tried out for the first time here. Lets REALLY test it this weekend and sing out some belters to get the crowd joining in..
​​​This camp site is on the road to the Cannon Hall Farm (As seen on TV) on the outskirts of Cawthorne village.
 
Look out for the Killamarsh Farm entrance to the site on the left as you travel towards Cannon Hall along Bark House Lane from the A635. (It's easy to miss, so take it steady) When you have turned left in to the entrance, (There is a small sign at the entrance that says "Killamarsh") drive over the cattle grid and through the gateway. Drive along the tarmac surface past the storage area to your left. Take the left gate entrance at the end of the tarmac on to the camping field. The site is sloping grass with no hard standing. (Levelling blocks may be required) 
​The nearby Cannon Hall estate boasts a Garden Centre and Bistro 5 minutes walk from the camping field. Five minutes drive from the site, there is Cannon Hall and its grounds, with indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and an animal farm. (Entrance fee payable...should be booked in advance) There is also a shop, a garden, and cafes. Plenty to entertain kids & Adults
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Cheese & Wine Night
Thursday 11th September to Sunday 14th September.
£8 pupn
No Booking - Just turn up.
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Ferryboat Lane
Old Denaby
Mexborough
DN12 4LB
COWFLATT FARM
West Haddlesey (Nr Selby)
Cowflatt Farm
Off Millfield Road,
West Haddlesey
Near Selby
YO8 8QB
Thursday 18th September to Sunday 21st September.
£8 pupn.
No Booking - Just turn up.
Own Sanitation Required
This site is a flat, level grass field with access from the Main Road (Millfield Road) through West Haddlesley. On the field is a small enclosed barn (it could be described as a large shed) that has been used as a meeting point for small socials in the evenings. There is a small childrens play area.
The camping field is listed as a C&CC Certificated Site with rally field.
On this weekend there are no planned SYDA activities, So, if you want a quiet relaxed weekend, this is the place to visit.
A two minute walk will take you to the George and Dragon Public House on Millfield Road. Around fifteen minutes drive will take you to Selby where you can shop or visit the Selby Abbey. Or perhaps visit the Selby Garden Centre at Osgodby.
York City is around 35 minutes drive away.
More details of the below weekend events will be added closer to the dates.
Broadings Farm, Whitby. THS. 18/9 - 5/10
(Tap/click HERE for the THS index page)
Shireoaks Miners Welfare 25/9 - 28/9
Quiet Weekend
Wetherby Racecourse 3/10 - 8/10
TBC
Ripon Racecourse 8/10 - 13/10
(Harvest Festival)
Sykehouse Village Hall 17/10 - 19/10
Free & Easy nights.
Beckingham Village Hall 23/10 - 26/10
(Halloween)
Torksey Scout Camp 30/10 - 2/11
(Bonfire) Booked Meet
Mount St. Michaels College 29/12 - 2/1
(Legendary New Year Meet) Booked Meet
OTHER INFORMATION
SOUTH YORKSHIRE DA. (S.Y.D.A.) FACEBOOK GROUP. (C&CC Members only)
Facebook members wishing to join the SYDA Facebook group must:
1) Give the name of your DA,
2) Give your membership number,
3) Indicate that you do agree to the Terms and conditions.
If you do not complete all three items correctly, your request will be declined.
