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Seaburn Showground THS
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Temporary Holiday Sites Updated 24.3.25.
The Summer dates for Olivers Mount THS at Scarborough have now been confirmed.
The site opens on Thursday 14th August and closes on Sunday 7th September.
(As with all SYDA THS's, Booking is not required but you are advised to ring the Steward before setting off. Phone numbers are published closer to the opening date)
Unfortunately, a decision about Seaburn Showground is still awaited from the Landowner. So far it appears to be unavailable this year. (But hopefully that may change)
Please use the Meets/Sites Menu at the top of the page or TAP HERE to go to the THS Page.
SYDA. Temporary Holiday Sites 2025
Stewards Meeting
There will be a meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 9th April 2025 for all THS Stewards (or those who are interested in THS Stewarding). The venue is:
"The Market" Public House,
2 Wentworth Road,
Elsecar, Barnsley.
S74 2EP
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Please contact Dave Swift if you will be attending. Tel no. 07866 000334
The Weekend Meets list has now been updated to version 1.1.
There are no site, date or price changes. The only difference between the version1 list and the version 1.1 list is the addition of brief information about plans for each meet in the Events column.
(All Events are subject to change due to weather etc.)
Please use the Menus at the top of the page to view the Weekend Meets 2025 List.
Beckingham Village Hall St Patricks Weekend.
There was Music, There was a Quiz and there was the Annual Archery Competition in the hall at the Beckingham meet over the weekend 13th - 16th March.
Photos from the the Archery Competition.
(With thanks to Bryan & Rita)
The winners of the Archery Competition held on Saturday were...
Childrens - Zac.
Ladies - Sue Dangerfield.
Mens - Martin Blakeney.
Well done to the winners and all those that took part.
FUTURE MEETS & EVENTS
in 2025
DRAX SOCIAL CLUB
Friday 28th March (Noon) to Sun 30th March. £12 pupn.
(No Booking-Just turn up)
Drax Sports Club
Main Road
Drax, North Yorkshire
YO8 8PJ
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This site is a large field across the road from the main cooling towers and next to the licensed Social Club. The entrance is off the roundabout on the A645. Selby is less than 15 minutes drive away. The clubhouse on site sells food and drinks. A Sunday Carvery is available frrom 12 noon to 3pm.
Entertainment is provided by the Drax club in the main room on Saturday night by:
"THE ALL SEASONS" (Franki Valli Tribute Group)
(The Drax Facebook page shows that entry is subject to a ticket fee of £15)
A. G. M. 2025
Fitzwilliam Arms, Parkgate, Rotherham
S62 6EE
Saturday 5th April 2025.
Opens 2pm for 3pm start.
(No Camping)
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S.Y.D.A. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025.
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The AGM of South Yorkshire DA will be held on Saturday 5th April 2025 at The Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel, Taylors Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6EE. Doors open at 2pm for a 3pm start.
All C&CC Members are welcome to attend the AGM and all adults must produce a current valid membership card on entry. (Paper card or digital card)
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A Carvery style plated meal (No Dessert) will be provided to those who pre-booked the meal via Dave Swift before 16th March. Meal bookings are now closed.
(Sorry - No booking = No meal)​​
You only needed to book if you were ordering meals, you do not have to book to attend the meeting. The meal is expected to be served around 5.30pm.
(Members Notices of motions and nominations for committee should have been sent to Hon Sec, Janet Exley by 4th February 2025)
email: syda.secretary@gmail.com
There will be entertainment in the evening provided by: DAN KNIGHT
(If you wish to stay at the hotel overnight, please book a room directly with the Fitzwilliam Arms at your own expense.)
SYDA are still looking for volunteers to take the position of DA Youth Leaders. Could you help to sharpen the minds and teach some skills to the campers of the future?
For more information about this rewarding position, please speak initially to any committee member.
Details of committee members can be found by clicking HERE.
Hayfield Fisheries
Thurs 10th April (Noon) to Sun 13th April. £10 pupn.
(No Booking - Just turn up)
Hayfield Fishing Lakes
Hayfield Lane
Doncaster
DN9 3NP
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This camp site is a grass field within the grounds of the Hayfield Fishing Lakes on the South side of Doncaster close to Doncaster Airport (Currently closed)
Some of the attractions nearby are:
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park The entrance is a 10 min drive away (or a 45 min walk, but remember, it's a long walk round the Park)
The Hayfield Bar & Grill is within the grounds serving food and drink or a Miller & Carter Steakhouse is a 20 minute walk away.
10 minutes Drive towards Bawtry will take you to "Yorkshire Caravans" where you can obtain van spares etc or dream of buying a newer unit.
Almost opposite the Caravan showroom on the other side of the Great North Road is "Bawtry Paintball and Laser Fields" An activity centre which provides Challenges, Tasks and Fun. (Advance Booking Required).
The Camping and Clothing store, "Go Outdoors" is also just a 7 minute drive away towards Doncaster.
Alternatively, If you wish to chill with a massage or other wellness treatment, you can book a session (in advance) with "Holistic Heaven" which is sited in a heated Yurt next to the camping field by the Hayfield Pub.
Fishing is available at the lakes if required (Fee payable to the landowners) There is no SYDA fishing match during this meet.
NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE.
EASTER MEET
(Fully Booked Meet)
Thursday 17th April to Tuesday 22nd April. £11 pupn.
SORRY....THIS MEET IS FULLY BOOKED.
If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please ring Roy or Eileen Alderson on 07939 062832
Nottingham Race Course
Colwick Park
NG2 4BE
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All Units will be on hard standing. (No Awnings)
The usual Easter games, crafts and competitions in all age groups (Children and adults) will take place on this 5 nights meet.
They include the following:
Easter Bonnet making and Bonnet Parade.
(Craft items are provided but bring your own bonnets to be decorated in the hall on the day)
Colouring Competition and card making.
Egg Painting.
(Bring your own hard boiled eggs to be painted please. (No polystyrene eggs)
​Egg Throwing / Catching & Egg Rolling.
(Bring your own genuine raw eggs please)
THURSDAY: (Hall closed)
FRIDAY: Free and Easy Social - Bingo, Quiz, Games.
SATURDAY (Daytime): Egg Decorating, cards, colouring, bonnets and other competitions.
SATURDAY (Evening): Professional entertainment.
SUNDAY (Daytime): Coffee Morning followed by Egg Rolling/Throwing.
SUNDAY (Evening): Free & Easy Social.
MONDAY: (Hall closed)
EASTER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
(In brief)
FERRYBOAT FARM FISHERIES
Thurs 24th April (Noon) to Sun 27th April. £8 pupn. (No Booking-Just turn up)
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Ferryboat Lane
Old Denaby
Mexborough
DN12 4LB
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This site is a large flat site within a fishing lakes area just off the Mexborough Canal. There will be Socials on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games using the small marquee. This meet starts the day after St Georges Day so why not bring your St Georges and UK flags, towels and banners to decorate your units.
WETHERBY RACE COURSE
May Day Bank Holiday & Sports Weekend
Thursday 1st May (Noon) to Tuesday 6th May. £10.50 pupn.
No Booking - Just turn up.
Wetherby Race Course
York Road
Wetherby
LS2 2EJ
During Saturday, why not enjoy a fun packed day while Children and Adults prove just how fit they are with the various races and competitions that challenge all entrants. Cheer and shout as you watch your friends attempt to achieve their goals, or just have a laugh.
Saturday Daytime Sports Activities Include:
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Bean Bag Race
Three Legged Race
Running sprint. (Flat Race)
Wellie Throwing.
Egg & Spoon Race
Tyre Rolling
Wheelbarrow Race
Sack Race
and more...
Thursday Evening: Hall closed.
Friday Evening: Free & Easy, Bingo & Quiz.
Saturday Daytime: Sports Competitions
Saturday Evening: Social in the Hall.
Professional Entertainment, Bingo & Games.
Sunday Daytime: Family game of rounders.
Sunday Evening: Bingo & Games
Monday Evening: Hall closed.
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Sunday Rounders Game
(All activities are subject to weather conditions)
MARTON VILLAGE HALL
Thursday 8th May (Noon)
to Sunday 11th May. £8 pupn.
(No Booking-Just turn up)
Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall
Trent Port Road
Marton Nr Gainsborough
DN21 5AR
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From this site you can drive to Lincoln, Retford or Newark in around 30 minutes, or Gainsborough in around 15 minutes. You can, if you wish, endure a 3 minutes walk to the local Ingleby Arms Public House in the village. (Contact the Pub to book a meal)
There is a childrens play area behind the village hall. It includes a permanent outdoor table tennis table, but you will need your own bats and ball. (See photos)
During Saturday the Annual Boules competition will be held. (Weather permitting)
Socials are usually held in the hall on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games.
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Temporary Holiday Sites (Starting in May)
RUSWARP
Whitby
14th May - 1st June
OLIVERS MT. Scarborough.
14th May - 1st June
Details of these two sites are on the THS pages. Please use the Website menus or ...
Tap HERE to go direct to the THS page)
Shireoaks Sports & Social Club
(Miners Welfare Club)
Thursday 15th May (Noon) to Sunday 18th May. £10 pupn.
(No Booking - Just turn up)
Shireoaks Sports & Social Club
88 Shireoaks Road
Shireoaks
Worksop
S81 8NA
​​​The site is a level grass sports field in front of the licensed Sports & Social club. (No Hard standing) Own Sanitation Essential.
Saturdays Activities include the Lawndarts & Horseshoes competitions for adults and children.
(Subject to Weather Conditions)
The club has a small room & licensed bar with free entry for campers and the public. There is occasionally entertainment and/or Bingo in the Concert Room provided by Shireoaks club but that may be subject to an entrance fee.
Worksop Town open air markets are held on Fridays & Saturdays.
Ripon Race Course
Bank Holiday Meet
Thursday 22nd May (Noon) to Tuesday 27th May. £12pupn
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No booking....Just turn up.
Ripon Racecourse
Boroughbridge Road
Ripon. HG4 1UG
Situated within the Ripon Race track on the outskirts of Ripon, the camping area is a reasonably flat, grass field with no hard standing. Toilets and showers are available.
A Free and Easy on Friday night and Professional Entertainment on Saturday night are planned. (More details will be confirmed nearer the date)
More details of the below events will be added when they are available.
Torksey Scout Camp 5/6 - 8/6
Teddy Bears Picnic + Childrens Entertainer.
Coopers Lodge, Misterton 12/6 - 15/6
Quiet Meet. Fishing Available (Fishing Licence Required)
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Wetherby Grange.
(Yorkshire Region Meet) 26/6 - 29/6
The Yorkshire Region Meet Weekend Fee is £45 less £5 discount if booked before 8/6/25.
Booking is available, but not essential as there is an unbooked campers area.
The theme for the Mardi Gras is "Circus"
Booking forms are in the Region Fixture book or Online at yorkshireregion.co.uk
If you want to camp with your DA you should be on their DA block booking.
Details of how to book through the SYDA block booking will be announced nearer the date.
Killamarsh, Cawthorne 3/7 - 6/7
Free & Easy.
Fourways Fisheries, Owston Ferry 10/7 - 13/7
(SYDA Fishing Match)
Herrington Country Park. THS. 10/7 - 1/8
See THS Page
Olivers Mount. Scarborough. THS. 14/8 - 7/9
See THS Page
Ruswarp, Whitby. THS. 15/8 - 12/9
See THS page
Killamarsh Cawthorne 4/9 - 7/9
Karaoke Night.
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries, Denaby 11/9 - 14/9
Cheese & Wine Night.
Cowflatt Farm, West Haddersley 18/9 - 21/9
Quiet Weekend.
Broadings Farm, Whitby. THS. 18/9 - 5/10
(See THS 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.
Use of Generators at SYDA Meets,
South Yorkshire DA permit the use of generators....
For a maximum of two hours between 10 am & 6 pm.
Generators must not be left running unattended.
Please speak to the Steward if you need longer than 2 hours.
Grey Water Waste Disposal
Grey water is the waste water that comes from your unit. (Wash up sink / hand wash sink / shower) This will need to be collected in a suitable container and disposed of correctly in accordance with the land owners directions. This can sometimes be in the hedgerows of the field you are camping on.
There are some sites that have a specific Grey Water Disposal point (eg Wetherby Racecourse, Ripon Racecourse, Olivers Mount & more) If in doubt, please ask the Steward.
Devices that let waste water run through a filter before running on to the ground/grass are not accepted by Land Owners or the C&CC. - Containers should be used.
​"ESCAPE"​
(Printed Newsletter)
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​If you would like a Birthday or an Anniversary included in the printed "ESCAPE" Newsletter that will be relaunching soon, please fill in the online google form(s) using the blue links below.
(You will need the permission of the person concerned if it is not for you or your children)​
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Birthdays: https://forms.gle/8y5x5bTVLkeA5A436
Anniversaries: https://forms.gle/mysKbdHx3f8xhtqT6
Thank You.​
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