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Welcome to the Rusty Bay Owners Club
We are the club who focus on the fun that "Rusty" type 2 busses bring to our lives.
Although we have members from all over the world,
the majority of us are based in England and love getting out and about in our vans.
We are very much a family oriented club, making sure we include the kids in any or all the activities we do.
(usually so that Dad or Mum can have an excuse for making a fool of themselves.)
So if you are like minded, then please join us - It's FREE !
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Rusty Bay Merchandise
Rusty Bay Goodies are once again available only DIRECT from Rusty Bay.
For example . . . Rusty Bay Reversible Jackets reduced fron £39.95 to just £29.95
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TOM'S FIELD 2008
STOP PRESS !!
Toms Field 2008 - Take Two
will take place from
Friday 19 September to Sunday 21 September 2008
Full booking details and Booking Form will appear here soon.
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Ah what memories, what memories !
Rusty Bay Treasure Hunt
Our first EVER event
The New Forest - Sunday August 5th 2001
Well it very nearly did not happen! Originally planned to take
place in March, the Rusty Bay Treasure Hunt was postponed due to the
outbreak of Foot and Mouth. This being the first event
organised by Rusty Bay, it was important not to jeopardise
its success by running it during the crisis.
On top of all this, as we were making the final
arrangements, the campsite that had originally agreed to
accommodate us now informed us that they had no room,
so we had to seek alternatives.
The Forestry commission site at Holmsley fitted the bill but
would not allow pre-booking for less than 3 nights.
Also a road which was part of the closing stages of the
hunt was closed, which meant that with very little time left
we had to completely re-route everything.
Despite these initial hic-ups the event kicked off at
11.00am with everyone meeting at the rendezvous point.
( the Waitrose carpark in Ringwood) even the sun was shining.
It was great to see all the vans lined up.
The kids were issued with their fun packs, complete
with colouring competitions and an empty matchbox, in which
they were to fit as many different things as they could find along the route.
We distributed entry forms and the vans were started
off, one by one. As the event was taking place in the New Forest
(where there are strict 40-mph speed limits) we did not want anyone racing.
Everyone was away from the car park by 11.45, which allowed us
enough time to make our way directly to the finish point at
Woodgreen village hall to greet each van as it finished.
The grounds had been decked with Rusty Bay bunting which was made by our kids.
The BBQ was lit just as the first bus arrived back.
This was "Spooky" driven by Mike and Diane Howles. We later
understood just why they were first back , a good clear 20
minutes ahead of the next van.
With everyone safely at the finish point , and the kids still
hunting for more things to cram into their matchboxes,
we were able to run through the answers. 1st prize went to
Matthew Grant Browning and his family with 82 points out of 100.
Matthew took away a set of camping chairs donated
by Just Kampers along with The Rusty Bay Trophy and his winners certificate.
All runners up received a Just Kampers baseball hat together with a Rusty Bay
certificate and key ring.
There were various other prizes awarded to,
The van that had traveled the furthest to take part
- Chris Dickenson and his family down from Bolton.
The wooden spoon for the lowest score of 61/100
- Mike and Diane Howles in ‘Spooky’. No wonder they were 1st back.
And what Rusty Bay event would be complete without an award
for the ‘Rustiest Bay’ which went to - Ruth Crosland
We also celebrated the 30th birthday of "Martha" owned and
loved by Dave and Irene White.
Irene baked a superb birthday cake, which we all helped “Martha” eat.
The colouring competition was judged and the winner
was Steven (son of ‘Mucky Duck’) who was returning back to
Swansea following a family holiday in France.
The prize for the most things in the matchbox went to Phoebe.
All colouring competition entrants will be displayed ASAP on
The Rusty Bay web site.
Pete was organising the ‘Rusty Boules’ tournament, which ran
while everyone basked in the afternoon sun.
3 group champions were soon determined and awarded prizes
and certificates. They then had to face the challenge of
(self-acclaimed) champions Mel, Pete and Mark.
We have a running Boules battle that takes place when ever
we get together, so we decided that we should take on the 3 group winners.
Matthew was elected as impartial referee and the battle ensued for all
of 3 ends as we wiped them off the floor 10-nil.
Never the less, we awarded them with some further prizes.
The gauntlet has been thrown down for a re-match at VanFest in ‘Camp Rusty bay’.
So the first Rusty Bay event had finally taken place. I must admit,
by the end of the day, we were totally shattered. As we reflected on
the days’ events, we tried to think if any of it could have been any better.
Well we prayed for sun and the sun shone.
All who said they would come, came.
All who needed camping facilities, found them.
All who could only join us at the end, found us.
The BBQ was ready on time and all were catered for.
The PA system worked. The venue was perfect.
We found our members to be, exactly as we would wish them to be.
And we went home already planning for next year.
Our thanks go to Just Kampers for donating the great first prize and baseball caps.
Also to Viking Tyres for donating numerous raffle prizes.
We would like to thank our families for their tremendous support and hard work on the day.
And most importantly, we thank our members for supporting us with their attendance.
When we started the Rusty Bay Owners Club, our aim was to create a community for VW camper
lovers to belong to, regardless of the state of their vehicles. We vowed that we
would welcome one and all who shared the passion and pure fun of owning a VW camper.
We vowed to include, not exclude people, provided they shared our sense of fun, and
we wanted any gathering of Rusty Bay Owners Club members to be all about having fun.
The success of any Rusty Bay event, would be determined by one single factor.
Simply that everyone should go home, feeling like they had enjoyed a fun day out.
Judging by the smiling faces that waved us goodbye at the end of the day, I think we
might just have done it . . . . . and that will do for us.
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PHOENIX AUTO SERVICES
 Mel and Pete at Rusty Bay are very happy to recommend
Phoenix Auto Services Ltd
For Top Quality Repairs and Service,
from people with a genuine passion for VW busses.
Click the Logo or call Phoenix Auto Services NOW on 01962 736343
(Oh and they don't just do VW's either)
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vw's wanted for music festival
Posted by mel on Thursday, May 08 @ 09:52:15 (15 reads)
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SPAMMER writes: "Hi guys my name is Dave Young i am part of the Moor Music Festival team, me and one of the organizers are both proud owners of early Bay Window campers, 1970 Dormobile and a 1968 Panel Van.
The Festival is in its 4th year and is growing rapidly, the location is Ilkley Moor West Yorkshire.. The date is 7th 8th 9th August
We have just had a feature in the Guardian newspaper as one of the top 20 small U.K festivals (2500 people) the line up for this year is awesome including The Utah Saints, Long Blondes and Forward Russia plus many more top acts.. The festival is child friendly and we welcome families.
We are currently developing the festival to incorporate our love of VW's and the people who drive them, so this year we are planning to hold a Show and Shine Competition at the festival.
We are looking for entrants who would be willing to bring their VW's to show, we can offer FREE weekend festival tickets and a secure area to camp etc to entrants....
please check the festival out Moor Music Festival
or contact
moorfestnews@btinternet.com
for more information
respect
Dave"
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SUMMER FESTIVAL NEWS
Posted by mel on Wednesday, April 23 @ 06:48:00 (85 reads)
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SPAMMER writes: "Come and see us at the SUSSEX VWOC SUMMER FESTIVAL on Sunday 10 August 2008 from 10am at The Yew Tree PH, CHALVINGTON, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 3TB. A show for all the family, childrens activities and competiitons, inter-club fun, traders, concours/rust'n'prime, auto-jumble etc. Adults £5, details/bookings Nigel or Sandra 07816 642276 or 07817 478059. email: festival@thesvwoc.org.uk."
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Just joined
Posted by mel on Wednesday, April 23 @ 06:47:40 (68 reads)
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Batesy writes: "Hello just joined the club and am saying Hi!"
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vw2 bits for sale
Posted by mel on Wednesday, April 23 @ 06:47:29 (93 reads)
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newdubman writes: "webers/ alternator brand new./ dynamo/ etc please ring for more details.......roy or e mail me.....mob 07963763266 or roydubmanobrien@yahoo .com..."
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my 1972 BAY
Posted by mel on Saturday, February 09 @ 13:18:35 (466 reads)
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patriciauk56 writes: "HELLO
I HAVE A 1972 bay in need of a few minor mechanical repairs
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WILL DO THE WORK IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA??
REGARDS
PAT"
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Dubtrek 2009
Posted by mel on Sunday, January 27 @ 21:29:49 (368 reads)
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jusforfun writes: "We're organising a trip, a big trip of probably about 6000 miles over 6 weeks for 50 - 75 vw campers, to Africa and back in convoy. The trip will be filmed for TV by a very experienced production company more details and application can be found at www.globalvolks.com/dubtrek2009.html the idea is to get a load of normal people together for the trip of a lifetime for lots of fun, Rusty bayers more than welcome
:D
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bus interia
Posted by mel on Sunday, January 27 @ 21:28:58 (356 reads)
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rew writes: "i have a super viking ,i am just about to strip the interia is any one interested in the bits that are coming out if so e-mail me rewone@btinternet.com"
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weilding my type 2
Posted by Mel on Monday, December 31 @ 11:18:40 (548 reads)
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lisasbloke writes: "help me please is there anyone out there who could help me weld two parts of my camper van for it's M O T i would repay the favor with tea coffee biscuts and booze im also a painter and decorator if anyone can help me email me at andrew_ball3@yahoo.co.uk
thanks
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Bay Crew Cab Wanted
Posted by mel on Thursday, November 22 @ 18:55:33 (603 reads)
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rev-al writes: "Desparately seeking a Bay Crew cab
Cash waiting for the right bus -
al
07990524430"
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Anyone Know Where HYY874K Is?
Posted by mel on Thursday, November 22 @ 18:54:59 (547 reads)
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SPAMMER writes: "I've been looking for my dads ex campervan, HYY874K for a while now with no real results. It's a red and white pop-top last seen by me in 1979 but still alive according to the DVLA.
If you know where it is or has been please let me know - all info gladly received.
Info can be sent to: HYY874K@hotmail.co.uk"
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