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A Message from our Chairman,
Connor D Swift.
Notice of Committee Change
I would like to inform members that, effective immediately, Mrs Janet Exley will step down as South Yorkshire DA's Secretary.
In the interim, until a new Secretary is appointed, please could all correspondence to the committee be sent via my email address: sydachair@gmail.com.
I would like to thank Janet for her year and half of service as Secretary.
COMING SOON
A New Website is currently under construction and will be on your screens in the not too distant future. We apologise if there are any interruptions or problems with the Web service during the changeover but here's hoping it will be worth it.
Temporary Holiday Site. Seaburn Update 13.6.25.
​We still do not have permission from the landowner to use Seaburn Showground as a THS in 2025. (Nor does any other group or DA). The site is not listed in our THS Meets for that reason. The following response from the landowner was published on facebook on 13.6.25:
I confirm following the incident last year we have had to procure some additional works and management arrangements before the site can be reoccupied. We are currently finalising some of these arrangements with a view to bringing the field back into use asap.
Regards,
Michael Whitaker BSc (Hons) MRICS
Senior Manager - Strategic Asset Management
Sunderland City Council
City Hall
Platter Way
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This Website and Facebook will be updated if there are any further developments regarding SYDA using the site.
FUTURE SITES, MEETS & EVENTS in 2025
Thursday 26th June to Sunday 29th June. £45 for the three night meet.
Wetherby Grange
Yorkshire Region Meet
Wetherby Grange Park.
Old Boston Road,
Wetherby,
LS22 5NB
Own Sanitation Required.
Please take your refuse/rubbish home with you.
If you haven’t booked, you can pay at the gate. Cash or card.
£45 for the full meet (Thursday to Sunday) Opens 10am 26th June.
The theme for this years Mardi Gras Parade is:
"CIRCUS"
If you wish to take part in the SYDA Mardi Gras parade and seek advice or a costume for Adults or Children, please speak to Eileen Alderson on 07939 062832, Eileen has ideas and items of costume that can be used to help Keep SYDA as the reigning Mardi Gras Champions.
For more details about this meet, please visit: yorkshireregion.co.uk
If you have any queries about your booking, please contact the Yorkshire Region booking officer, Lizzie Darbyshire on 07766 111388.
Entertainment and Activities
The usual Sports & Games including: Volleyball, Walking football, Tug of War and more.
Details repeated below are mainly from the Yorkshire Region Website 16.5.25.
All are subject to change, correction or variation at a later date.
Thursday Evening.
(In the bar/Marquee)
Miss Marina Mae.
Friday Evening.
(On the Main Stage)
The Mechanics.
Chigago Joe & The Soul Divas.
Saturday Afternoon.
(In the Bar/Marquee)
Broadband Duo
Saturday Evening.
(On the Main Stage)
Claire Coopland.
Snake oil.
PLUS (In and around the Arena)
F Mattiello. Magician-Mentalist / Rodeo Bull / Wipeout / Fairground Ride / Sparky Marky Childrens Entertainer / Face Painting / Trade & Food Stalls / Large Minion Play Centre / Big top Bar / Table Top Sale
To see how well SYDA did at the Region Meet in 2024, please Tap/Click HERE.
​Thursday 3rd July (Noon) to
Sunday 6th July.
£9 pupn
Killamarsh, Cawthorne
No booking - Just turn up.
KILLAMARSH (Farm) CAWTHORNE,
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AR
Free and Easy Weekend.
Bingo, Quiz, Music and conversation.
​​​This camp site is on the road to the Cannon Hall Farm (As seen on TV) on the outskirts of Cawthorne village.
 
Look out for the Killamarsh Farm entrance to the site on the left as you travel towards Cannon Hall along Bark House Lane from the A635. (It's easy to miss if you see the SYDA sign too late) When you have turned left in to the entrance, (There is a small sign at the entrance that says "Killamarsh") drive over the cattle grid and through the gateway. Drive along the tarmac surface past the storage area to your left. Take the left gate entrance at the end of the tarmac on to the camping field. The site is sloping grass with no hard standing. (Levelling blocks may be required) 
There is a converted barn type room for socials in the top corner of the site. Bingo and/or, a quiz etc are usually played.
​The nearby Cannon Hall estate boasts a Garden Centre and Bistro 5 minutes walk from the camping field. Five minutes drive from the site, there is Cannon Hall and its grounds, with indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and an animal farm. (Entrance fee payable...should be booked in advance) There is also a shop, a garden, and cafes. Plenty to entertain kids & Adults
Thursday 10th July (Noon) to Sunday 13th July.
£12 pupn.
Fourways Fisheries
SYDA Fishing Match
No Booking - Just turn up.
Fourways Fisheries
Gunthorpe Road
Gunthorpe (Near Owston Ferry)
Doncaster. DN9 1BG
Own sanitation required.
This site is the home of this years Annual SYDA Fishing Match. All members wishing to fish must have a current in date Fishing Licence.
For more information about the Fourways Fisheries/Country Park please go to their Website by tapping the blue link below.
The below description is from the Fisheries own Website.
The lakes are all well stocked and peaceful with lovely landscaping all round, so they make an excellent place to while away an afternoon or two. Meanwhile anyone whose attention drifts a little from the lake can head off to meet the site’s alpacas – a herd of six live in a stable in a large fenced area, and they’re available to meet or even sometimes go for a walk with.
Summer Temporary Holiday Sites for 2025
Herrington Country Park.
Sunderland
10th July to 1st Aug
£12.50 pupn.
Olivers Mount
Scarborough
14th August to 7th Sept
£13 pupn
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Ruswarp Nr Whitby
North Yorks.
15th August to 12th Sept
£13 pupn
Killamarsh, Cawthorne
​Thursday 4th September (Noon) to Sunday 7th September.
£9 pupn
No booking - Just turn up.
Saturday Night is KARAOKE NIGHT
In the converted barn type room in the top corner of the site, there will be a Karaoke sing along. Bring your best vocals and harmonies to entertain and impress the audience. Pop, Ballads, Musicals, Operas, Rap, Rock & Roll, Swing & more.
Last year, Connors new sound equipment was tried out for the first time here. Lets REALLY test it this weekend and sing out some belters to get the crowd joining in..
​​​This camp site is on the road to the Cannon Hall Farm (As seen on TV) on the outskirts of Cawthorne village.
 
Look out for the Killamarsh Farm entrance to the site on the left as you travel towards Cannon Hall along Bark House Lane from the A635. (It's easy to miss, so take it steady) When you have turned left in to the entrance, (There is a small sign at the entrance that says "Killamarsh") drive over the cattle grid and through the gateway. Drive along the tarmac surface past the storage area to your left. Take the left gate entrance at the end of the tarmac on to the camping field. The site is sloping grass with no hard standing. (Levelling blocks may be required) 
​The nearby Cannon Hall estate boasts a Garden Centre and Bistro 5 minutes walk from the camping field. Five minutes drive from the site, there is Cannon Hall and its grounds, with indoor and outdoor adventure play areas and an animal farm. (Entrance fee payable...should be booked in advance) There is also a shop, a garden, and cafes. Plenty to entertain kids & Adults
Thursday 11th September to Sunday 14th September. £8 pupn.
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Cheese & Wine Night
No Booking - Just turn up.
Ferryboat Farm Fisheries
Ferryboat Lane
Old Denaby
Mexborough
DN12 4LB
Thursday 18th September to Sunday 21st September. £8 pupn.
COWFLATT FARM
West Haddlesey (Nr Selby)
Cowflatt Farm
Off Millfield Road,
West Haddlesey
Near Selby
YO8 8QB
No Booking - Just turn up.
Own Sanitation Required
This site is a flat, level grass field with access from the Main Road (Millfield Road) through West Haddlesley. On the field is a small enclosed barn (it could be described as a large shed) that has been used as a meeting point for small socials in the evenings. There is a childrens play area with various play items. (See photo)
The camping field is listed as a C&CC Certificated Site with rally field.
On this weekend there are no planned SYDA activities, So, if you want a quiet relaxed weekend, this is the place to visit.
A two minute walk will take you to the George and Dragon Public House on Millfield Road. Around fifteen minutes drive will take you to Selby where you can shop or visit the Selby Abbey. Or perhaps visit the Selby Garden Centre at Osgodby.
York City is around 35 minutes drive away.
Temporary Holiday Site.
Broadings Farm, Whitby,
North Yorkshire.
18th September (Opens 10am)
to 5th October.
£13.00 pupn.
Thursday 25th September (Noon) to Sunday 28th September. £10 pupn.
Shireoaks Sports & Social Club.
(Miners Welfare Club)
Own Sanitation Required
No Booking - Just turn up.
The site is a level grass sports field in front of the Miners Welfare club. (No Hard standing) This is just a quiet weekend for a get together and catch up. (But if that changes...we'll let you know)
The club has a small room & bar with free entry for campers and the public. There is occasionally entertainment and/or Bingo in the Concert Room provided by Shireoaks club but that may be subject to an entrance fee.
Worksop Town Centre open air markets are held on Fridays & Saturdays.
Friday 3rd October to Wednesday 8th October
£10.50 pupn.
Wetherby Racecourse
No Booking - Just turn up.
Wetherby Race Course
York Road
Wetherby
LS2 2EJ​
Entertainment and other activities To Be Confirmed.
Wednesday 8th October to Monday 13th October. £12 pupn.
Ripon Race Course
Boroughbridge Road
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1UG
No booking - Just turn up.
Situated within the Ripon Race track on the outskirts of Ripon, the camping field is reasonably flat grass with no hard standing. This is a five days (4 nights) meet. Toilets and showers are available. Please bring along food and drink suitable for the Harvest Festival auction that usually takes place at the Coffee Morning on Sunday.
All profits will go to this years SYDA chosen charity, Cancer Research UK.
This is a popular event but it is not a booked meet.
Entertainment and other activities to be confirmed.
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More details of the below weekend events will be added closer to the dates.
Sykehouse Village Hall 17/10 - 19/10
Free & Easy nights.
Beckingham Village Hall 23/10 - 26/10
(Halloween)
Torksey Scout Camp 30/10 - 2/11
(Bonfire) Booked Meet
Mount St. Michaels College 29/12 - 2/1
(Legendary New Year Meet) Booked Meet
OTHER INFORMATION
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.
