Canowindra Rally forms will be on the Forms/Info page soon.
Enter: 22nd October - Leave: 29th October (7 nights)
More about Canowindra Rally
RALLIES
Our rallies, usually held twice a year, are a week long and filled with fun, friendship and frivolity and members travel from all over Australia.
They are typically held in the show grounds or rodeo grounds of small country towns. Our goal is for the town to benefit from our input— both socially and financially and they have always been a huge success. Rallies are a highlight of our life as Solos– it is wonderful to catch up with old friends, as well as building networks and establishing new friendships.
Our first rally of the year is held in Feb/March/April... and could be anywhere in Australia. The second is held in Spring; Sept/Oct, and is traditionally held before, and near, the CMCA* rally. We hold general meetings during both, with the Annual General Meeting at the later rally— Spring.
A rally manager is appointed and he or she recruits the rally team who are in charge of organising an exciting program for us: entertainment, food, dance, music lessons, seminars just to name a few. But, if you'd rather, you can just chill out and do nothing . . . just sit and watch the rally go on around you.
The rallies are themed, and the ball night is a 'dress-up' (almost) costume party, so be prepared to bring your own zany outfits and see what others have created; the crazier the better. It is the fun and laughter that helps keep us young.
*Our parent body.
. . . will be held in the New South Wales town of
Canowindra
Enter: 22nd October, Leave: 29th (7 nights)Known as the hot air balloon capital of Australia, there are more flights here than anywhere else in the country. Canowindra is also the home of acclaimed vineyards and a unique collection of prehistoric fossils. The picturesque, curving main street, Gaskill Street, is partly an urban conservation area.
Since 2016, Canowindra has been recognised by the CMCA as an RV Friendly Town, and facilities for motorhomers and caravaners include low cost camp sites, easy access to the retail area, access to water and a free, user friendly, dump point.
It looks like it's going to be a terrific locality to promote a Solos Network rally, and is close to Orange, the location of the CMCA Rally which starts before ours: 6-12 October.
A community garden which is open to all residents, and visitors, is managed by a local committee.
The Canowindra Services & Citizens Club Ltd provides a wide range of facilities for members and the residents, including a bistro and a community hall.
The Canowindra Garden Club organises talks and visits to gardens throughout the region raising money for charity.
The Canowindra Historical Museum is located in the town's main street next to the Age of Fishes Museum and well worth a visit. On display are a shepherd's hut circa 1828, Harold Boyd's complete dental surgery, a wedding gown collection from 1881 to 1982, a reconstructed wool shed, a collection of wheat harvesters from 1843, a photo collection and the Pioneers Wall.
Canowindra Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association manages the showgrounds and promotes the annual show which has been held since 1900.
We should expect min temps of 12, max of 25, with an average of six wet days for the month.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canowindra
PREVIOUS
A recent rally was held in Tara, Queensland. We got up to all the usual shenanigans, including a Bad Taste Wedding, and a murder mystery- Who stole the Crown Jewels?
But words can't capture the camaraderie, the relaxed atmosphere, or sense of family that comes with being a part of the Solos. Click here and join via our Forms/Info page.
BUSH CAMPS
On the other hand, if you love just sitting around a camp fire in a bush setting, cooking damper and hearty meals on the coals, and relaxing with friends in a friendly environment, then a Solos bush camp will certainly appeal.
Bush camps are usually held between our two rallies, providing a more relaxed opportunity for Solos to get together. They typically run for 5-6 days in a rural setting, with minimum facilities. Vehicles need to be self-contained with enough capacity to cover the period of the camp.
A Camp Manager is appointed to organise each camp, promote it to members and take registrations. They gather information about resources in the area, local attractions and tours, and put together a program of activities that people might want to join but if you're happy to just sit around the fire that's fine too. . .
