The first daffodils are just opening here in the Midlands, which can only mean one thing. It’s nearly time for our annual spring tent testing sessions and photoshoot – one of my favourite events of the camping year.

As I write we’re mid-way through the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show, which is the traditional curtain-raiser for the new camping season each year.

Spring will be here soon and maybe you’re planning a few camping breaks to make the most of school holidays or those precious days off work.
As a member, you’re not just able to use the network of Club Sites. You’re also welcome at any of the meets organised by the Club’s District Associations, Sections and Regions. 

“An awards ceremony at the Midland Hotel? Ooooh, that’s posh!”

Those were the words of BBC Radio Manchester presenter Becky Want while interviewing Club President Julia Bradbury during the recent Caravan and Motorhome Show at Manchester’s Event City.

Julia had explained she’d be spending the evening hosting the first ever combined Tent, Caravan and Motorhome Owner Satisfaction Awards at a glitzy event, and it was enough to draw a gasp of envy from...