Welcome to Kent Group MCC's Web Page
Our next rally is at the South of England Rare Breeds Centre in August followed by our Summer Bank Holiday in Broadstairs. Note the Broadstairs site is new - please don't go to the old school! Click here for more information on these rallies:
Rare Breeds Centre Broadstairs
Dartford Tunnel
I have some important information about the Dartford Tunnel. From October 2014 they are changing the way you pay the Dartford Crossing charge. You will no longer pay at the barriers; instead you’ll be able to pay in advance, or before midnight the day after crossing. Drivers who don’t pay will face a penalty charge.
The new scheme is known as Dart Charge and will help to reduce congestion at the crossing (we'll see!!!!). There is no mention of any new charges so assume the same charges apply. It will still be free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am
There will be lots of ways to pay:
They says you will be able to save up to a third on every crossing by setting up a pre-pay account. Accounts can be topped up manually or you can set up auto top ups to come by direct debit, or from your debit or credit card whenever a set threshold is reached.
Your vehicle registration must be associated with your account and sufficient funds will need to be available to cover the crossing. You can allocate multiple vehicles to an account as long as you register each one.
For more information regarding the Dart Tag and to set up an account click here: Dart Tag
For more information about the Tunnel click here: Dartford Tunnel
Our next rally is at the South of England Rare Breeds Centre in August followed by our Summer Bank Holiday in Broadstairs. Note the Broadstairs site is new - please don't go to the old school! Click here for more information on these rallies:
Rare Breeds Centre Broadstairs
Dartford Tunnel
I have some important information about the Dartford Tunnel. From October 2014 they are changing the way you pay the Dartford Crossing charge. You will no longer pay at the barriers; instead you’ll be able to pay in advance, or before midnight the day after crossing. Drivers who don’t pay will face a penalty charge.
The new scheme is known as Dart Charge and will help to reduce congestion at the crossing (we'll see!!!!). There is no mention of any new charges so assume the same charges apply. It will still be free to use the crossing between 10pm and 6am
There will be lots of ways to pay:
- with a pre-pay account
- online
- by text
- at retail outlets
- over the phone
- by post
They says you will be able to save up to a third on every crossing by setting up a pre-pay account. Accounts can be topped up manually or you can set up auto top ups to come by direct debit, or from your debit or credit card whenever a set threshold is reached.
Your vehicle registration must be associated with your account and sufficient funds will need to be available to cover the crossing. You can allocate multiple vehicles to an account as long as you register each one.
For more information regarding the Dart Tag and to set up an account click here: Dart Tag
For more information about the Tunnel click here: Dartford Tunnel
2014 Rallies and Hosts
The 2014 Rally List was made available over the AGM weekend but for those who couldn't make it I have added a copy on the Diary page so that you can view or print it. Of course, this means that we also require hosts for these rallies. Please remember that this Group needs volunteers and people like you to keep it running, so please, put yourself forward to host, or at least, co-host a rally next year. You can get involved as much or as little as you wish. Please either contact me or any member of Committee if you can help. Thank you.
New Members and Visitors
We have seen a lot of new members joining us at our rallies recently as well as visitors from other Groups popping in on their travels. It is so good to see new people and you are all very welcome. I know that many of you have said that you enjoyed your visit and will come back to see us again. If you have not been to Kent Group before you will be sure of a warm welcome - so why not pop along. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you are free to join in as much, or as little, as you wish. There's no need to book - just turn up with your membership card. If you have any questions contact me via the website.
Facebook
Did you know that we are also on Facebook? This is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in Kent Group MCC as well as communicating with other MCC members online. It is also an easy way for me to be able to contact you about last minute changes to our rallies (should there be any). It is very easy to get involved - simply search for "Kent Group of the Motorcaravanners Club" from your Facebook Home page and click on "Join Group" to join the Group.
All the details of our 2013 and 2014 rallies are on this site. Please note that it may be necessary to make some changes to our plans so keep an eye on this site or Facebook for updates. We do, however, need hosts for these rallies. Please come forward and support the Group by hosting a weekend. You will receive full support from the Committee and the weekend can be as laid back or as organised as you wish. If you are hosting a rally for Kent MCC this year why not send me an email and let me know what you are arranging. Please send an email to kentgroupmcc@virginmedia.com and I'll publish the details on this website and on our Facebook page.
Rally Start Times: Please take note of the rally start times and ensure that you do not arrive before then. School venues can be very strict about what time they will allow us on site. If you arrive early you may be turned away. Typically the start time at school venues are no earlier than 5pm, however, always check Facebook or this site for more details. Thank you.
New to rallying? If you have never been to a Kent MCC Group rally before we would love to see you. All members are welcome and there's no need to book. Just turn up. All details of our rallies are published in the magazine or the Rally Programme which you received recently. Alternative, this website is updated constantly with what's on and directions.
Contact me: For any questions, links or suggestions please contact: kentgroupmcc@virginmedia.com
The 2014 Rally List was made available over the AGM weekend but for those who couldn't make it I have added a copy on the Diary page so that you can view or print it. Of course, this means that we also require hosts for these rallies. Please remember that this Group needs volunteers and people like you to keep it running, so please, put yourself forward to host, or at least, co-host a rally next year. You can get involved as much or as little as you wish. Please either contact me or any member of Committee if you can help. Thank you.
New Members and Visitors
We have seen a lot of new members joining us at our rallies recently as well as visitors from other Groups popping in on their travels. It is so good to see new people and you are all very welcome. I know that many of you have said that you enjoyed your visit and will come back to see us again. If you have not been to Kent Group before you will be sure of a warm welcome - so why not pop along. The atmosphere is very relaxed and you are free to join in as much, or as little, as you wish. There's no need to book - just turn up with your membership card. If you have any questions contact me via the website.
Did you know that we are also on Facebook? This is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on in Kent Group MCC as well as communicating with other MCC members online. It is also an easy way for me to be able to contact you about last minute changes to our rallies (should there be any). It is very easy to get involved - simply search for "Kent Group of the Motorcaravanners Club" from your Facebook Home page and click on "Join Group" to join the Group.
All the details of our 2013 and 2014 rallies are on this site. Please note that it may be necessary to make some changes to our plans so keep an eye on this site or Facebook for updates. We do, however, need hosts for these rallies. Please come forward and support the Group by hosting a weekend. You will receive full support from the Committee and the weekend can be as laid back or as organised as you wish. If you are hosting a rally for Kent MCC this year why not send me an email and let me know what you are arranging. Please send an email to kentgroupmcc@virginmedia.com and I'll publish the details on this website and on our Facebook page.
Rally Start Times: Please take note of the rally start times and ensure that you do not arrive before then. School venues can be very strict about what time they will allow us on site. If you arrive early you may be turned away. Typically the start time at school venues are no earlier than 5pm, however, always check Facebook or this site for more details. Thank you.
New to rallying? If you have never been to a Kent MCC Group rally before we would love to see you. All members are welcome and there's no need to book. Just turn up. All details of our rallies are published in the magazine or the Rally Programme which you received recently. Alternative, this website is updated constantly with what's on and directions.
Contact me: For any questions, links or suggestions please contact: kentgroupmcc@virginmedia.com
