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On the cover of issue 55 July 2010 shows, the DA isn’t the only one with something significant to celebrate this year. On 7th April this year Betty Savage became a nonagenarian (she turned 90 for those unfamiliar with the term!) and two days later on the 9th April 2010 celebrated her Golden Wedding Anniversary with Andy. CLDA wish them both many more happy years.
Frank Holden, a longstanding member of CLDA since the early 1970s and committed supporter of the DA received the Club Certificate of Honour at the AGM held in March this year. Presenting the certificate, Nev Ramsbottom, Immediate Past Chairman, referred to the level of commitment and input required of a member to achieve such an award and noted Franks many achievements over the years not least with the newsletter for which he has also been awarded the Burnham Trophy twice. |
A fabulous time was had by all at Thornton on Craven during the CLDA Children’s weekend. The weekend kicked off with fun and games on the Saturday morning. 
This included football, volleyball and rounders. After lunch the children went over to Thornton Hall Country Park to look at the attractions there, including an indoor play area, a vast range of animals including puppies, sheep, a bull, goats, rabbits, deer llamas, pigs, a hen with its chicks and much more.
Whilst at the farm, the children were treated to a face painting session, many to get into the football spirit for later that evening, including Grandma Linda!
Also laid on were a range of crafts to keep the children entertained.
The trip was rounded off with a ride on the Caterpillar Train. 
Later that evening the campers came together for a communal tea and later an impromtu gathering to watch England's first World Cup match. With everyone bringing something to help, a windbreak here, a gazebo there and of course two small TVs and a genny! A great time was had by all.
The morning after, Helen Batchelor, 
Junior Youth leader had organised yet more activities with a scavenger hunt walk around the local area. A prize was given to Tom Leyland for finding the most interesting piece - a bit of Victorian pottery!
The whole weekend had been brilliantly co-ordinated and was a fabulous treat for those children who had camped regularly with the day and those new to camping with us.
The DA is keen to welcome all new campers to the DA and is making efforts to make the meets appeal to all. This is just one of the events to meet the needs of young families.
Those of us with children will no doubt have had them in bed very early Sunday evening with plenty to talk about at school on Monday.
We have had a busy season so far and the efforts to attract more members with young children has been enhanced with the development of a Junior Youth Attendance Card. The card for all Children camping with the DA, will be signed each time they attend a CLDA meet by the Steward and will form a lovely record of their early camping experiences and also proof of entitlement to the Children's Treat. So far around 15 children within the DA have received cards and a further 15 plus cards have been handed out to families who plan on camping more regularly with us.
Last years treat was postponed from Christmas until the Children's weekend at Thornton on Craven which has been a huge success.
