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ACC ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
The Field of Dreams
8th – 11th July 2022, by Bob Nicol
The Field of Dreams is a Tri-Service event held annually in July at Haverthwaite
in the Cumbrian Lake District situated only 4 miles from Lake Windermere and
close to Ulverston, Grange over Sands and Cartmel; all jewels of the Lakes in
their own right for Veterans and their families.
The event is ACC organised by John The Haverthwaite Steam Railway is
Sullivan a former (ACC) Corps man 250yds from the site and does trips to
and RAF chef. Windermere and Bowness.
The catering is run by Bob Nicol There is nightly entertainment,
and Alan Armstrong (both staunch from quizzes to karaoke as well as live
ACC Association members) who pro- entertainment which was this year pro-
vide three evening meals for the event vided by an exceptionally talented RAF This year’s event was attended by 81
on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all Veteran and friend… We are seeking Veterans and families and places fill up
other meals are self-provided and time more talented entertainers for 2023! fast, so book early for 2023 with John
available to take in the beautiful Lake On the Sunday a small ceremony was Sullivan via email at: sullivan33628@
District sights. held at the local War Memorial with a gmail.com or go to the Facebook Page:
This event is held in a field, kindly Tri-Service wreath laying and a Piper, Lake District Field of Dreams.
donated by a local farmer and has por- followed by drinks in the pub. The dates for 2023 are: 5th July-10th
taloos and fresh drinking water supplied Caravans, Motorhomes, Trailer Tents, July 2023
and is situated 150yds from the Anglers and Tents of all sizes are welcome. John The cost per head will be: £35.00
Arms pub which serves up excellent does hold some one-man tents for anyone with a £10.00ph deposit
meals and a wide range of drinks. wishing to attend who does not own one. There will be four evening meals pro-
vided with three choices each evening
provided in the field kitchen by Bob
Nicol and his team of experienced chefs.
All food is fresh and cooked on the day.
For those only staying 2 nights the
cost is £20.00ph.
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