Not such a friendly rally if Kids under 16 are banned... erm why choose the venue? Or is that just too simple? As a single Mum of two (under 16's...but welcome at every other rally...they are actually selling raffle tickets at the White Tigers MCC rally....)
Also as a disabled rider (can't always get my leg over) I sometimes have to bring the car.... (blue badge holder to boot) I really feel discriminated against... needless to say...me AND my gorgeous Kids are 'busy' that weekend.......
RustyKnight In: Newton Aycliffe
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Understand where you're coming from cissie but as I understand it there are issues with insurance that prohibits under 16's attending as there is a river running right by the site. However asking who chose the site might be a very good question as they obviously didn't consider peeps with children, quite strange when you consider that this is a 'singles' site in the main and the majority of singles have kids to consider. I want to experience a rally first to see what i'd be exposing my kids to so this time it's no bother but maybe I'll feel the same as you next year if the location is still anti-children.
Thanks Rusty... I have taken my kids to rallies, both MC and MCC ones for years, and in the whole, they are welcome and love it. I am happy to say that they are well behaved kids (I am blessed).. and I am proud to take them anywhere.
I get a few weeks off a year when they go to their Dads... but ya know, even if it coincides with this rally I wouldn't go. As you say, this is a 'singles' site...so why not think and organise a Family Friendly Rally? Not just for us single mums, but the Dad's out there too? For me Rallies are my rare chance of letting my hair down, while the kids are with me and safe....
RustyKnight In: Newton Aycliffe
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I had a caravan but sold it a few months back......Yes I was a caravanner and held all the bikers up but the one good thing about it was the feeling on site of everyone 'minding' everyones kids. By that I don't mean let the kids go wild while you get p***ed I mean the fact that you know everyone has a common interest and has their eye out so you can relax a bit more
Eeeep... C A R A V A N ??? lololol.... saying nowt!
Exactly... I go to child friendly rallies, and thankfully my kids are well known at them, and I know that everyone keeps an eye on everyone elses... I know I have adopted one or two at rallies for some strange reason!
Example... White Tigers MCC Rally... there is an 81 funeral the same day... the WTMCC said I can drop my kids at the rally, they will be looked after while I attend the funeral (representing my club)... I don't have that kind of support in my own village!
And... our kids are the bikers of the future...should we not be encouraging them??
RustyKnight In: Newton Aycliffe
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You're making some pretty valid points for a 'noobie', maybe the children thing is worth it's own thread to see what other people think?? Let's see what the consensus is eh
A 'noobie' only in terms of this particular forum Rusty... and a term that I also dislike! In terms of being a 'biker'...not remotely 'new'.... unlike the BM Rally obviously!
RustyKnight In: Newton Aycliffe
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LOL
Apologies to an obvious veteran
It's very interesting for new people (not noobies of course) to listen to the grass on the other side occasionally. For some this is the first 'singles/biking' club experience as well as the 'rallying' thing. It's interesting to hear what else is available to people in our situation!
sometimes its nice 2 av a wkend away from the kids and have some adult time. I also av kids n dont go 2 a lot of fings cos me youngest hatess bikes n anything 2 do wiv them. I can also see that peeps would wanna bring their children wiv them n I wouldnt mind if they were their cos i luv kids and work wiv kids also. So which eva way ......kids or no kids theres always gonna be sum1 who aint happy, so there aint any easy way for every1 to be happy. But lets all make sure we enjoy this rally........I myselfam gonna make sure I do.
We already had the kid debate months ago,when many and varied opinions were discussed,lets not waste time arguing a moot point.
Babysitters for one weekend a year are surely not out of the question.
Cissystar,a few points that you may not be aware of being a new member to BM;
"Bikermatch,a social site for bikers by bikers" no mention of singles there.Although many couples have met through this site,it is not a requirement that you be single,in fact many members are attatched.
The Ure Welcome Rally IS NOT a biker match rally.The friendly bikers may have come together through this site but are completely independant from it.
Although this may be the first rally we have organised we are all very experianced rally goers,some members have been attending rallys for 30+ years,experiance that deserves a great deal of respect in my opinion.
Each and every decision regarding this rally was given serious consideration,discussion and was democratically arrived at.Memberhip of the friendlies has been openly encouraged and evreyones opinions have been sought at every stage.
We most certainly do not descriminate against the disabled,it clearly states on the event listing that car parking is available by prior arrangement.We decided by arrangement only as car parking is limited so we need to ensure that those that NEED to arrive by car are prioratised.
Its a shame you aern't prepared to come and meet us then make a decision as to whether we are friendly or not rather than make up your mind based on the fact that our rally does not meet with your requirements.
not gonna bring it all up again, but cissy, dont forget the single dads, we split having our two 50/50, i cant do the part time dad thing, but i think there are rallies that are more child friendly, as i go to the mcn at skeggy, every april and oct, i have never taken my two, but if i were thinking about it, that would be the one i would consider, as theres loads for the kids to do too.
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