🌿South Downs District Association - Year in Review
What a fantastic year its been for the South Downs DA! From Scottish celebration to 60’s-themed parties, our members have made every meet one to remember. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights that made 2025 so special.
🕺South Eastern Region Dinner Dance - A Scottish Start to the Year
We kicked off the year in style as South Downs members joined friends and fellow campers - including some non member guest - at the South Eastern Region Dinner Dance, held at the Cumberland hotel.
As the event fell on Burns Night, a wonderful Scottish theme ran throughout the evening. Many guests arrived dressed for the ocassion - with several donning traditional kilts - and the night feactured lively dancing, including the Gay Gordons!
Many guest made a weekend of it, stayin at the hotel to enjoy the full experience.
📅 Bookings are already open for next year’s Dinner Dance — payment due by 15th November 2025
🐣 Easter Meet — Smiles Despite the Showers
Our Easter meet got the season off to a great start. Despite some classic British weather, we had a brilliant turnout and plenty of laughter under the awnings. It was a reminder that a bit of rain can’t dampen DA spirit!
🗳️ AGM — Strong Committee, Fresh Faces Welcome
This year’s AGM saw a fantastic show of support and energy from our members. We’re lucky to have a strong, dedicated committee leading the way, but we’re always on the lookout for new members to join in and share fresh ideas.
If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved — now’s the perfect time!
🎪 New Party Tents for Social Evenings
Big news! We’ve invested in new party tents to make our social evenings even better. These have already added comfort, space, and plenty of atmosphere to our events — whatever the weather.
🏆 South Eastern Region Anniversary Meet — Trophies for South Downs!
A huge congratulations to our South Downs members who brought home trophies from the South Eastern Region Anniversary Meet!
Their hard work and team spirit truly paid off. We’re already looking forward to defending those titles — and hopefully adding a few more next year.
We’d love to see more members join in and support the team at next years SER Meet.
🎉 Birthday Meet — A 60s Celebration to Remember
This year’s Birthday Meet took us back in time with a groovy 60s theme! Attendance was up from last year, and the fancy dress didn’t disappoint — from flower power to the scooby gang, everyone looked fantastic.
A huge thank-you to everyone who joined in the fun.
🎭 THS & Arundel Festival — A Brilliant Turnout
💃 Berwick Meet — Line Dancing & a Surprise Celebrity Greeting
At Berwick, members showed off their new line-dancing skills, and we had an unforgettable moment when Trevor received a birthday message from none other than Sam Fox!
It’s safe to say that evening Trevor will never forget
Our Temporary Holiday Site at Arundel was well supported once again, with members enjoying the Arundel Festival atmosphere and great company all round.
Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success.
🌟 Looking Ahead
As we look toward another year of camping, friendship, and fun, we’d love to welcome even more members to join our South Downs DA family. Whether you’re a regular camper or new to the club, there’s always a warm welcome waiting for you.
Here’s to another great year be it under canvas, or in a motorhome/caravan— see you at the next meet!