VENUE:  SPEECH HOUSE (CHILDREN’S TREAT)       18th – 20th December

We rally on hardstanding at the Heart of the Forest Community Special School, which is only a two minute walk to the Speech House Hotel.  Also within walking distance is the artificial ice skating rink and Santa’s Woodland Grotto at Beechenhurst Tourist Centre

Maximum No of Vans:   22      Rally Opens:  NO ARRIVALS BEFORE 5.30 p.m. as this is a school site.  Please comply with this request.

Route:  From Gloucester, take A40 towards Ross.  Through Huntley village, and then take left slip road at traffic lights onto A4136 to Mitcheldean.  Continue on A4136 and at major traffic light junction just past Harrow Hill, turn left onto A4151 s.p. Cinderford.  Pass through Steam Mills, and in approx 500 yards get into right lane for Forest Vale Ind Estate, also signposted Speech House.  Follow the Estate road to a roundabout at the end and turn right.  In approx 0.5 miles, at T junction, turn right onto B4226.  In approx 2 miles, at Speech House Hotel, turn left s.p. Parkend and site is on right in approx 500yards.

Map Ref:  621118     Sheet:  162      County:   Glos          Postcode:  GL16 7EJ

Site Owner:  Gloucestershire County Council

Charge per Van per Night:  £4.00    Rally Fee: £1.00   Admin Fee: £1.20 all plus VAT

Programme:  For children with completed Loyalty Cards, the treat is Ice Skating and a visit to Santa in his Woodland Grotto – all for FREE.  Adults and children without loyalty cards are

welcome but charges apply.  It is hoped to have mince pies and mulled wine on Friday evening, at a small charge. (Please book under “Social”).  The nearby Speech House Hotel has a very cosy bar and excellent restaurant. Don’t forget to decorate your caravans for Christmas.

Rally Officers:  Graham & Ann Bevan & Steve & Di Kalus