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Freedom North 2000 Caravan Club

Freedom North East 2000 Caravan Club (FNE2000CC) is an independant touring caravan organisation based in the North East of England. It was founded in 2000 and over this time has represented the interests of many North East Caravanners and raised funds for a variety of local and national charities.

History
Freedom North East Caravan Club is a membership organisation. For insurance purposes the club has a maximum membership of 50 units. The club is led by a Chairman, Finance Officer, Secretary and a team of special advisors (committee members), who meet regulalry to coordinate club communications and activities. All club members may vote at the Annual General meeting (AGM) which is normally held in October. Since the creation of the club there has been two chairman: 2000 - 2005 Rachel Simmons, 2005 - present Neville Simmons, Neville also held the position of Secretary from 2000 - 2007. Alan Smith was the founding Finance Officer serving on the committee from 2000 - 2008.

The first rally took place over the weekend of ..... at the Malt Shovel, Butterknowl, Wham, Nr Bishop Aucland, where 5 members attended. The club celebrated its 100th rally in June 2006 with an event at West Newbiggen Farm, Lanchester where 27 of the 40 registed members in 2006 attended. The highest attended rally arrenged for members only was at West Newbiggen Farm, Lanchester over the weekend of ... 2008 when 37 of the 40 registered members attended.

The club is also a member of the Assocication of Caravan and Camping Club Exempted Organisations (ACCEO), which looks after the interests of over 200 independent camping and caravan clubs across the UK. FNE 2000CC hosted the 2004 ACCEO AGM and National Rally in York, where 154 units attend the event.

Rally/Events
The club aranges approximately 20 rallies per year for the members to attend. These events are normally over the weekend (Friday - Sunday)however longer events are arranged to coincide with bank holidays or special events. The club has also arranged longer rallies during the summer holiday period, in 2009 - Bucklers Hard Brockenhurst and in 2008 the club arranged an event in La Rochelle France.

In 2005 the Tall Ships Race visited Newcastle/Gateshead. FNE 2000 CC arrange an event to coincide with this event. The club used 2 venues to accomodate nearly 200 caravan/motorhome units, these were Percy Park Rugby Club Tynemouth and South Shields Rugby Club. The event was a huge success for the club.

Celebrating the First Decade
In 2010 FNE 2000 CC celebrates 10 years since its formation. Events are planned to mark this achievement, these include an event that members and non members of FNE 2000 CC are invited to attend, this is to be held at West Newbiggen Farm Lanchester, between 22 - 28 June 2010. Attendees will be entertained by number of attractions including the clubs own talent show the F FACTOR supported by local entertainer Bobby B, On Saturday members of the committe have registed to attempt to break a selection of Guiness World Records, evening entertainment will be supplied by singer Dee May Cee. On Sunday 27th June the 10th Birthday time capsual will be burried.

Other celebration events planned include the 10th Birthday Awards Ceremony, to be held in October 2010, this will look back over the 10 years and award members and past member that have supported the club and taken part in memorable activities.

The 10th year celebration is planned to be brought to a close with a celebraion meal in June 2011.

Great North Rally
The club is a keen supporter of the North East and works hard to promote the region. In 2010 FNE 2000 CC is arranging a caravan rally for members and non members to attend. This will be to coincide with the Great North Run. The venue close to Whitburn and South Shields is an ideal location for this event.

Charitable Work
Members of FNE 2000 CC have supported many charities raising many thousands for charity. Events have included sponsored slim, charity auction, tombolas, the clubs own talent show the F FACTOR and the Freedom Duck Race. The duck race has become an annual event taking place the 1st Saturday after the Spring Bank Holiday. Over the years FNE 2000 CC has raised for charity: 2004/2005 £1,000 for St Oswalds Hospice Newcastle 2006 £1,620 for Cancer Research 2007 £1,435 for Great North Air Ambulance Service 2008 £2,869.08 for Meningitis UK 2009 £2,635.95 for Hartlepool & District Hospice

Freedom NE TV
The club identified that although members had access to the club's web site at www.fne2000cc.co.uk and that a paper newsletter was issued 2 - 3 times a year there was a need for more news items concentrating on upcoming rallies and looking back at the clubs achievements. On Saturday .... January 2010 the club launched Freedom NE TV on broadcaster You Tube. It is planned that a monthly edition will be issued that incoroprates details of the club and in time expand to include more items on caravan rallying.