About us
Who we are
Joining a camping community in the UK, such as Norfolk & Suffolk DA offers a plethora of benefits for outdoor enthusiasts. Our community provides a platform to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for exploring the great outdoors and creating lasting memories. Members can enjoy organized meets throughout the year, where they can socialize, exchange camping tips, and build friendships that extend beyond the campfire.
Being part of a camping community also opens doors to new camping locations, insider knowledge on the best spots to visit, and a sense of belonging to a supportive and welcoming group. Whether you are a seasoned camper or a beginner looking to embark on new adventures, joining a camping community in the UK enriches the overall camping experience and creates a sense of camaraderie that makes every trip more enjoyable.
CHAIRMANS AWARD
CHAIRMANS AWARD
The inception of the Chairman’s Special Award Trophy by Michael Lawler, Chairman at the time.
” It all started at the Goose Fair at Walesby Scout Camp Site on Friday 3rd October 1997. A few Norfolk and Suffolk D.A. members sat outside Chris and Isobel Orris’ caravan enjoying an evening drink. Chris got out of his chair to go to the toilet and tripped over a guy rope from the toilet tent and accused his wife Isobel of pushing him.
Although not true Eric Rose thought it was hilarious and said he would make a Trophy to be presented at the Norfolk and Suffolk D.A. Agm to the member who had done the most stupid act whilst camping during the year.”
After great discussion it was decided to accept his kind offer of a Trophy, but it would be given to a person or couple who the Chairman felt had contributed most or gone the extra mile during NSDA events.
The Trophy is presented annually at the DA Agm,along with a free ticket to our Dinner Dance .
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Chairman’s Special Award Trophy Recipients
1997 Yvonne Baldwin
1998 Brian Boldero
1999 Gordon Belling
2000 Roy England
2001 Jane Read
2002 Joy Carlton
2003 John Hydon
2004 Sid & Dorothy Fowle
2005 Maurice Newson
2006 June Yeats
2008 Joy Carlton
2009 Jillian Cossey
2010 Jim & Elaine Roe
2011 Dennis & Doris Young
2012 Andy & Vicky Barker
2013 Hillary Howells
2014 Mitch & Denise Young
2015 Michael & Ros Lawler
2016 Bob & Jackie Moore
2017 Peter Needham
2018 Gillian Gooch
2019 Ros Lawler
2020 Bev Carter
2021 Paul Southam
2022 Stuart Lawler
2023 Jane Read
2024 David & McGhie
2025 Jane Davis
2026 Ronnie & John Mac
PAST CHAIRMAN
Name (years) From To
1953
Mr. W. Summers (7 mths)
First AGM – 6 February 1954) February 1954 September 1954
Mr. J. Eaglen (2 years) Second AGM – 25 September 1954
Third AGM – 1 October 1955
Set up CCY July 1956 – Mr Richardson first leader September 1954 October 1956
F Eastman (1 year)
AGM 20 October 1956 October 1956 November 1957
Mr K. Nunn (1 year)
AGM 23 November 1957 November 1957 September 1958
Mr. E. Whittaker (2 years) AGM 21 September 1958
AGM 31 October 1959 September 1958 October 1959
Mr. F. Ford (1 year)
AGM 22 October 1960 October 1960 December 1961
Mr. W. Ruffell (1 year)
No date given for AGM December 1961 October 1962
Ted Betts (1 year)
AGM 20 October 1962 October 1962 October 1963
Mr V. Boughton (1 year)
AGM 2 November 1963 October 1963 October 1964
Mrs V. E. Puddick (1 year)
AGM 18 October 1964 October 1964 October 1965
Mr T. Dingle (1)
AGM 16 October 1965 October 1965 October 1966
Mr W. Rix (1)
AGM 9 October 1966 October 1966 October 1967
T.Dingle (2)
AGM 15 October 1967
AGM 1968 – Tony Dingle October 1967 October 1969
R.Adamson (1)
AGM 19 October 1969 October 1969 1970
B.Gripton (2) 1970 1972
G.Turner (2) 1972 1974
E.Cullum (1) 1974 1975
R Pomroy (1) 1975 1975
Dennis Holland (2) 1975 1977
P.Ayton (1) 1977 1978
S.Strickland (7) 1978 1985
I.Lake (2) 1985 1987
M.Nelson (3) 1987 1990
E Cullum (6) 1990 1996
M.Lawler (5) 1996 2001
J Orme (2) 2001 2003
Ros Lawler (3) 2003 2006
Andy Barker (4) 2006 2010
Diane Needham (10) 2010 2020
Peter Needham 2020
Presidents
Name
From
To
Tony Dingle (2) October 1969 October 1971
Michael Lawler November 2013 November 2023
Jane Read November 2024
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Join The Camping and Caravanning Club today to benefit from over 100 years of expertise as well as specially selected discounts tailored to our members. As soon as you are a member you will be assigned to a District Association (DA). This will be the closest DA to where you live and shown on your membership card. You are then free to go camping with any of the 93 DA's over 13 Regions in the UK.
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