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11th Oct
centre Membership
The most recent membership figures released by The Caravan Club show that the South Wales Centre is now officially the largest of the six Welsh Centres. As at the end of July, we had 958 registered members. This is a phenomenal increase and makes us by far the fastest-growing Centre in Wales, as can be seen from the membership graphs. Our membership has more than doubled in the last ten years and has increased by no less than 120% since the doldrum days of the Foot and Mouth crisis. Clearly, for the South Wales Centre, it is onwards and upwards! Click here to view graph.

7th Oct
The winner of the rally handbook cover competition for 2009 is Ira Walters and once again Ira has donated the £25.00 winnings to the Youth Charity. Well done Ira.

31 Aug 08
It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Pat Holmes, wife of Bernard, past Members of the South Wales Centre. Our condolences go to Bernard and family. Funeral at Glyntaff Crematorium at 1.30 Friday 5th Sept .

22 July
2008 Welsh National Quiz
Message received from the Gwent Centre is that the Quiz Master position for the 2008 national has now been filled.

20June 08
Calling all Quizzers!
After 14 years Peter Gaulk-Rogers is retiring as quiz master for the inter-centre quiz at the Welsh National. If any Caravan Club Members wishes to take on the role of Quiz master please contact Grahame Payne on 07762 499234.

5 June 08
We wish to inform members that the funeral of Mark Griffiths will take place on Tuesday 10th June. Service to be held at Cyncoed Methodist Church at 9a.m. followed by cremation at Thornhill Crematorium at 10.15a.m. A gathering will then take place at the Royal British Legion in Rumney where all are invited.

29 May 08
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden, unexpected death on Wednesday 28th May 2008, of one of our valued centre members, Mr Mark Griffiths. Mark was a well known and respected member of our centre who was always willing to lend a hand with anything. Mark was affectionately also known as 'Bob' (spit the dog). He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Christine and children Natalie and Daniel.

19 May 08
Direction for Atlantic college
By road
M4 Westbound
• Exit junction 33 for A4232 • On A4232 take exit signposted Barry/Cardiff Airport • At large roundabout, take 4th exit for A48 towards Cowbridge • Continue on the A48 past Cowbridge • Take B4270 to Llantwit Major (brown sign for Atlantic College)
• Follow brown tourist signs for Atlantic College or St Donats Castle on B4265 (signposted Bridgend)

M4 Eastbound
• Exit junction 35 onto A473 South • At roundabout, take A48 towards Cardiff • Turn right on B4268 (sign posted Pentre Meyrick/Llysworney) • Keep straight on At the roundabout outside Llantwit Major, take B4265 (3rd exit, signposted Bridgend)
• On B4265 take second left (brown sign Atlantic College) • Follow brown tourist signs for Atlantic College

30 April 08
Rally Bookings on Line via Web Page System still not working correctly, if you have booked on to a rallies via web page please contact rally offices (there is now a new email address)

20 March 08
The funeral service for Mrs Sylvia Teague will be held at St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Fadre on Tuesday March 25th at 10.30a.m. followed by cremation at Glyntaff Crematorium at 12 Noon. Family flowers only, but donations can be made for Velindre Hospital.

14 Mar 08
It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Sylvia Teague, wife of John Teague, past chairman of the South Wales Centre. Sylvia fought hard and long against her illness but finally lost the battle earlier today. Sylvia was a well known and respected member of the centre and our condolences are extended to John, Martin, Gaynor and families. Funeral service to be held at St Llltud's Church, Llantwit Fadre on Tuesday March 25 at 10.30am followed by cremation at Glyntaff Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please. Donations in Lieu if desired for the Valindre Hospital Appeal fund,may be sent to Maesgwyn funeral service Main rd Church Village Pontypridd CF38 1PY.

30 January 08
It is with sadness that we report the passing away of former Centre member Mary Stansfield on Thursday 24th January. Our condolences are extended to Bob, Judith and Phillip and all other members of the family. The funeral service and cremation will take place on Thursday 31st January at Llwydcoed Crematorium Aberdare at 12.30 pm.
Bob and Mary Stansfield were members of the centre for over 30 years until ill health forced the sale of their caravan, Bob remains active and is living in Aberdare.

22 January 08
Valentine's Rally will be held at Pencoed School the change from Happy Valley. Porthcawl due to field being waterlogged . Contact Rally Sec Telephone number in Rally handbook to book onto Rally.

14 January 08
The Rally Marshall's meeting has been arranged for the 7th February 08 at 7.30pm at the Ely Valley Miners Club, Tonyrefail.

This years Valentine's Rally will be held at Happy Valley. Porthcawl. Contact Rally Sec Telephone number in Rally handbook to book onto Rally.