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THE EASTER MEET at NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE
Thurs 17th to Tues 22nd April
IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
The 2025 Weekend Sites List is now Online
(Available through the Meets/Sites 2025 Menu or Weekend Meets 2025 V1 button above or view the snapshot below.)

The full Temporary Holiday Sites list will be published soon.
As at 10.2.25, there is no further news regarding the availability of the Seaburn Showground THS. (Still Awaiting Landowners decision)
To get the most up to date information, always view lists and information published on this Website and the SYDA Facebook page. These replace any entries in the Out and About App or magazine supplement.
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FUTURE MEETS & EVENTS in 2025
MARTON VILLAGE HALL

Thurs 6th March to Sun 9th March.
£8 pupn. (No Booking-Just turn up)
Marton & Gate Burton Village Hall
Trent Port Road
Marton Nr Gainsborough
DN21 5AR
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From this site you can drive to Lincoln or Retford in around 30 minutes, or Gainsborough in around 15 minutes. You can, if you wish, endure a 3 minutes walk to the local Ingleby Arms Public House in the village. (Contact the Pub to book a meal)
Socials are usually held in the Village hall on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games.
BECKINGHAM VILLAGE HALL

Thurs 13th March to Sun 16th March. £9 pupn. (No Booking - Just turn up)
Beckingham Village Hall
Southfield Lane
Beckingham
Nr Gainsborough
DN10 4QA
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This site is a flat field with a small childrens play area. You can drive to Lincoln in around 35 minutes, or Gainsborough in around 5 minutes where you will find the "Trent Port" pub on the main road as you enter the town serving carveries and other food dishes.
Socials are usually held in the Village hall on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games.
The Lincolnshire countryside gives plenty of scope for cycling or walking. (Or you can just chill)
SYKEHOUSE VILLAGE HALL
Fri 21st March to Sun 23rd March. £11 pupn. (No Booking-Just turn up)

Sykehouse Village Hall.
Sykehouse Village Hall
Broad Lane
Sykehouse
Nr Goole
DN14 9AS
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This site is a large flat sports field with a childrens play area. The road through the village is long but it is only a six minute stroll to the Old George pub where food and drink are available. Socials are usually held in the Village hall on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games.
DRAX SOCIAL CLUB
Fri 28th March to Sun 30th March. £12 pupn. (No Booking-Just turn up)

Drax Sports Club
Main Road
Drax, North Yorkshire
YO8 8PJ
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This site is a large field across the road from the main cooling towers and next to the licensed Social Club. The entrance is off the roundabout on the A645. Selby is less than 15 minutes drive away. The clubhouse sells food and drink. Entertainment is occasionally provided in the main room. (Arranged by Drax and subject to an entrance fee)
A. G. M. 2025
Fitzwilliam Arms, Parkgate, Rotherham
S62 6EE
Saturday 5th April 2025.
Opens 2pm for 3pm start.
(No Camping)
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S.Y.D.A. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025.
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The AGM of South Yorkshire DA will be held on Saturday 5th April 2025 at The Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel, Taylors Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham S62 6EE at 3pm. Doors open at 2pm. (No camping available)
Members Notices of motions and nominations for committee should have been sent to Hon Sec, Janet Exley by 4th February 2025.
email. syda.secretary@gmail.com
The postal address, for sending the notices/nominations by letter, is shown in the AGM announcement on page 11 of the February Out & About printed magazine supplement which came with the main Club Magazine. For those who have not opted in to receive the printed version, it can be viewed in the online version of the O&A supplement on the C&CC Website. (Members sign in required)
Further details about the meeting will be posted nearer the AGM date.
SYDA are still looking for volunteers to take the position of DA Youth Leaders. Could you help to sharpen the minds and teach some skills to the campers of the future?
For more information about this rewarding position, please speak initially to any committee member.
Details of committee members can be found by clicking HERE.
Hayfield Fisheries

Thurs 10th April to Sun 13th April.
£10 pupn. (No Booking - Just turn up)
Hayfield Fishing Lakes
Hayfield Lane
Doncaster
DN9 3NP
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This site is a field within the grounds of the Hayfield Fishing Lakes on the South side of Doncaster close to Doncaster Airport (Currently closed) and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park. 'The Hayfield' Public house within the grounds serves food and drink or a Miller & Carter Steakhouse is a 20 minute walk away. 10 minutes Drive towards Bawtry will take you past "Yorkshire Caravans" where you can obtain van spares or perhaps dream of buying a newer unit. "Go Outdoors" camping and clothing store is also just a 7 minute drive away. If you wish to chill with a massage or other wellness treatment, you can book a session (in advance) with "Holistic Heaven" which is sited in a Yurt (big heated tent) in the grounds by the Hayfield Pub.
Individual fishing is available if required (Fee payable to the landowners) but there is no SYDA fishing match arranged for this meet. The SYDA match is expected to be in July
NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE.
EASTER MEET
(Booking Required)
Thursday 17th April to Tuesday 22nd April. £11 pupn.
SORRY....THIS MEET IS FULLY BOOKED.
If you wish to be placed on a waiting list, please ring Roy or Eileen Alderson on 07939 062832
Nottingham Race Course
Colwick Park
NG2 4BE
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All Units will be on hard standing. (No Awnings)
The usual Easter activities and competitions for all ages will take place on this 5 nights meet.
They include the following:
Easter Bonnet making. Bonnet Parade. Colouring Competition.
Egg Painting. Egg Throwing
and more.
Full details to be published later.
FERRYBOAT FARM FISHERIES
St Georges Meet
Thurs 24th April to Sun 27th April. £8 pupn. (No Booking-Just turn up)
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Ferryboat Lane
Old Denaby
Mexborough
DN12 4LB
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This site is a large flat site within a fishing lakes area just off the Mexborough Canal. Socials are usually held in the SYDA marquee on Friday and Saturday evenings with bingo and/or quiz & games. This meet will be themed towards St Georges Day so bring your St Georges and UK flags, towels and banners to decorate your units and celebrate.
Details of the below events will be added when they are available.
(THS's will be published separately)
Wetherby Racecourse 1/5 - 6/5
Marton Village Hall 8/5 - 11/5
Shireoaks Miners Welfare club 15/5 - 18/5
Ripon Racecourse 22/5 - 25/5
Torksey Scout Camp 5/6 - 8/6
Coopers Lodge, Misterton 12/6 - 15/6
Wetherby Grange.
(Yorkshire Region Meet) 26/6 - 29/6
The Yorkshire Region Meet Weekend Fee is £45 less £5 discount if booked before 8/6/25.
Booking is available, but not essential as there is an unbooked campers area.
The theme for the Mardi Gras is "Circus"
Booking forms are in the Region Fixture book or Online at yorkshireregion.co.uk
If you want to camp with your DA you should be on their DA block booking.
Details of how to book through the SYDA block booking will be announced nearer the date.
Killamarsh, Cawthorne 3/7 - 6/7
Fourways Fisheries, Owston Ferry 10/7 - 13/7
Killamarsh Cawthorne 4/9 - 7/9
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries, Denaby 11/9 - 14/9
Cowflatt Farm, West Haddersley 18/9 - 21/9
Shireoaks Miners Welfare 25/9 - 28/9
Wetherby Racecourse 3/10 - 8/10
Ripon Racecourse 8/10 - 13/10
Sykehouse Village Hall 17/10 - 19/10
Beckingham Village Hall 23/10 - 26/10
Torksey Scout Camp 30/10 - 2/11
Mount St. Michaels College 29/12 - 2/1 (Legendary New Year Meet)
PHOTOS FROM THE LEGENDARY NEW YEAR MEET 2024/25.
PHOTOS & VIDEOS from Facebook and the PHOTOBOOTH are now in the Gallery plus images from many other SYDA meets.
When on the Gallery page, Select the Meet album that you wish to view / tap or click the small "Click here to view" box / Select the albums or images you want to see.
SOUTH YORKSHIRE DA. (S.Y.D.A.) FACEBOOK GROUP. (C&CC Members only)
Facebook members wishing to join the SYDA Facebook group must:
1) Give the name of your DA,
2) Give your membership number,
3) Indicate that you do agree to the Terms and conditions.
If you do not complete all three items correctly, your request will be declined.

DID YOU KNOW?
Use of Generators at SYDA Meets,
South Yorkshire DA permit the use of generators....
For a maximum of two hours between 10 am & 6 pm.
Generators must not be left running unattended.
Please speak to the Steward if you need longer than 2 hours.
Grey Water Waste Disposal
Grey water is the waste water that comes from your unit. (Wash up sink / hand wash sink / shower) This will need to be collected in a suitable container and disposed of correctly in accordance with the land owners directions. This can sometimes be in the hedgerows of the field you are camping on.
There are some sites that have a specific Grey Water Disposal point (eg Wetherby Racecourse, Ripon Racecourse, Olivers Mount & more) If in doubt, please ask the Steward.
Devices that let waste water run through a filter before running on to the ground/grass are not accepted by Land Owners or the C&CC. - Containers should be used.
​"ESCAPE"​
(Printed Newsletter)
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​If you would like a Birthday or an Anniversary included in the printed "ESCAPE" Newsletter that will be relaunching soon, please fill in the online google form(s) using the blue links below.
(You will need the permission of the person concerned if it is not for you or your children)​
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Birthdays: https://forms.gle/8y5x5bTVLkeA5A436
Anniversaries: https://forms.gle/mysKbdHx3f8xhtqT6
Thank You.​