MUSTER INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES ACC 11th National Muster Bingara Showgrounds and Racecourse, Bowen Street, Bingara, NSW 13th – 23rd October 2017 |
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES:
The Showgrounds will be open to Members from 9am FRIDAY 13 October and must be vacated by 12.00 noon MONDAY 23 October.
NOTE: There will be no entry before Friday 13th October.
If you wish to arrive early and explore the Region there is a Caravan Park in Town or excellent free camping along the Gwydir River.
ARRIVAL:
On arrival you will be guided to your site by Marshalls so you can set up then proceed to the Muster Office to Register and obtain your Information pack and badges. It should be noted that all vans are to be reversed onto your site with the Tow Hitch pointing outward to the road.
SITING:
At National Musters all Members are sited randomly NOT by Branches.
The only exception will be for Branch Members attending their first National Muster who will be sited where possible near another Member from the same Branch.
BRANCH TAG-ALONGS:
It is requested that any Branches who are arranging Tag-alongs to the National Muster to make their arrival date at Bingara no later than Sunday 15 October and where possible stagger each Member's arrival at the site to avoid any traffic congestion.
MARSHALLING AND REGISTRATION HOURS WILL BE:
Friday 13th October - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday 14th October - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday 15th October - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Monday 16th October - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Office will not be open during the Opening Ceremony Monday morning.
A list of Contact numbers for Urgent matters outside these time will be posted at the Office.
MUSTER VENUE AND FACILITIES:
Bingara Showgrounds and Racecourse, Bowen Street Bingara.
All sites are level and powered sites have access to power and water.
Unpowered sites will have access to water
Each RV must bring the following:
* 2 Water Hoses
* 1 joiner for the 2 hoses
* 2 way tap adaptor to fit 20mm – 25mm tap
* An additional 15 amp Power Lead with a water proof joining cover
* Solar lights are handy to mark obstacles on your site – Tow Hitch etc.
Grey Water:
Grey Water may go on the ground but must be retained on your own site. Please be considerate of your neighbours and don’t let your water encroach on others.
Washing Machines
There are currently no Washing Machines at the Showgrounds but the Muster Organisers are investigating if at least one could be made available.
There is no EPTPOS on site but Credit Card payments can be accepted.
K.I.T PANCAKE BREAKFAST:
K.I.T (Kids in Tow) group will be organising a Pancake Breakfast. This is a K.I.T fundraiser to assist in the continuing expansion of the program.
BADGES:
National Muster Badges will be provided in your Information Pack and must be worn at all times.
In addition Branch Badges may also be worn. You will need to provide your own lanyard for Badges. All Members are encouraged to wear their National Muster Badge outside the Showgrounds to promote the ACC and from past experience the local traders and general population of Bingara will make you most welcome to their Town.
DINNER DANCE SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER:
We are trying something different with the Dinner Dance this Muster which all Members are invited to attend. The Dance will be free and there will be the following options for meals.
- Paid Dinner provided from a local supplier. The "Friends of Touriandi" will provide a 2 course meal for $20 per head (Set main, choice of desert). There will be NO special dietary arrangements with this meal; or
- BYO food; or
- Have a meal at your van and then attend Dance.
- All options are BYO drink.
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
At Morning or Afternoon teas Gluten free options will be available, however anyone with lactose/milk special requirements must bring their own.
CRAFT:
Craft sessions will be scheduled where you can bring your own particular craft and have a “Stitch and Bitch”. There will be no organised activities.
UKULELE:
The Ukulele group will meet each day from 4 - 5 pm for a strum and sing along. Bring your own uke please.
Beginners are encouraged and will be given the basics so they can join in. We hope to see last year’s beginners group returning for more fun and all other uke players will be welcome to join in..
We will keep it simple so all levels can enjoy making music with a bunch of friends. Please find a couple of songs that are easy to play and fun to sing and make a dozen or so copies to share.
BOULES AND FINSKA:
There will be no organised Boules or Finska Competition; however Games sets will be available at Happy Hour venues for Members to organise and play matches.
PORTABLE COOKERS:
All portable butane type cookers must be of an authorised manufacture. Banned portable cookers will not be allowed.
GOLF COMPETITION AND DINNER:
Play golf at the Golf Club and then stay for Happy Hour and Dinner. Numbers may be limited. Further details of costs etc will be announced at the Muster but an indication of your interest in either or both would be appreciated on the Registration Form.
BAREFOOT BOWLS AND DINNER:
Play barefoot bowls at the Bowls Club and then stay for Happy Hour and Dinner. Numbers may be limited or it may be possible to have 2 different days. Further details of costs etc will be announced at the Muster but an indication of your interest in either or both would be appreciated on the Registration Form.
FARM TOUR
Self Drive tour of a Cattle property and morning tea with the owner.
Bring your own Morning Tea and please car pool if possible. If you are not involved in other activities this day it is a good opportunity to continue and visit some local attractions and lunch in surrounding Towns.
LIVING CLASSROOM TOURS:
The Living Classroom is turning 150 hectares of little used town common into a food production wonderland. It is combining many agricultural activities with horticulture, aquaculture and forestry. Guided Tours will be held on Monday afternoon, Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Each Tour is restricted to 50 persons. Please indicate on your Registration your preference as 1, 2 or 3. Places will be allocated on a first in basis.
Website: www.thelivingclassroom.com.au
FOSTERS SOLAR POWER SYSTEM:
Mr and Mrs Foster have kindly offered to show us their Solar Powered home and workshop on their farm about 28 kms out of Bingara. They use 48 volts as input into their 7kva inverter which supplies the home and workshop and from this they can run the workshop including a Welder and also Air Conditioning for their home.
There will be no cost for the tour however Mr and Mrs Foster are prepared to supply a sausage sizzle lunch for $6.00 each with money raised going to the Country Womens Association. Please car pool if possible.
TRADING AND SELLING OF WARES:
Any Member wishing to sell goods and/or services may do so from a nominated central location.
CHARITY AFTERNOON TEA:
The Country Womens Association will supply a Guest Speaker and provide Afternoon Tea. Money raised will go to the Country Womens Association
PETS:
The Bingara Showground is pet friendly. Pets are welcome at the Muster however the following ACC Pet Policy Rules must be adhered to.
Pet Policy of the ACC
When we are conducting an event at a location where animals are permitted members’ pets are welcome at Club functions on the following conditions:
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Pet owners must obey all local laws as well as any Park policies.
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Pets are not permitted in food preparation areas or at group gatherings where food is consumed or at formal meetings or in a marquee or hall.
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Owners must ensure that their pets are not a nuisance to other people.
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Owners are responsible for cleaning up any ‘mess’ deposited by their pets.
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Dogs must be kept under control (i.e. on a lead) at all times, except in designated off leash areas and in secure enclosures.
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When in public places dogs must be kept on a lead.
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If a member’s pet has been declared a dangerous animal or has exhibited dangerous behaviour in the past then when that pet attends a club event it must be confined or otherwise made harmless in such a way that it presents no danger to any person, pet or animal also present at that event.
Any complaints regarding pet behaviour should be directed to the Muster Office.
You can download a copy of the 2017 National Muster Guidelines.
BINGARA ATTRACTIONS:
An information sheet on the attractions in and around Bingara has been complied for your information and is on the ACC Website.
Use the following link:
www.australiancaravanclub.com.au/files/Bingara_Attractions.pdf
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding the National Muster should be directed to:
By email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone on 1800 734 493