1996 ~ Formation of Regions
At a meeting of the Club Council (January 1995) a proposal to restructure the Council was put forward. It was decided that the UK would be divided into 10 Regions, each with a Regional Council. These Regional Councils would elect delegates to sit on a restructured Club Council. This Regional structure began on 1 January 1996.
Region Chairman
| 1996 – 2000 | David Butt |
| 2000 – 2004 | Brian Mottram |
| 2004 – 2008 | Jean Swallow |
| 2008 – 2011 | Tim Webb |
| 2011 – 2014 | Adrian Tinker |
| 2014 – 2017 | David Ferdinand |
| 2017 – 2020 | Kevin Ryles |
| 2020 – 2024 | Sandra Wright |
2024 ~ Change of Regions to Divisions.
A Review Group (appointed by the CAMC Executive) dedicated a lot of time to looking at ways to improve the Club’s Divisions, Regions and Centres and secure their viability for the future. Following much consultation, analysis and deliberation the recommendations were approved by the CAMC Executive Committee in 2024. The new Constitution will align the operational and support framework of all Divisions across the whole of the UK.
Division Chairman
| 2024 – | Andy Cross |
George Clarke Award
To honour exceptional commitment to caravanning. ‘Exceptional’ is very subjective and must be considered to be outstanding i.e. well above the norm
It is suggested that this is an annual award, taking the form of a trophy to be presented at the Northern Division AGM. However as the award is for exceptional commitment, it is suggested that this only be presented in exceptional cases. There may be a year where no nomination is received, or where in the judges’ opinion, commitment is not considered to be exceptional..
| 2008 | Malcolm Groves |
| 2009 | Edward Baxter |
| 2010 | Jean Lomax |
| 2012 | Harry Goulding |
| 2013 | Barbara Beardsworth |
| 2014 | Tim Webb |
| 2015 | Laurence and Jean Allport |
| 2016 | Jeff and Carol Gregory |
| 2017 | Ralph Maughan |
| 2018 | Barbara Oxberry |
| 2019 | David and Hazel Ferdinand |
| 2021 | Alan Wright |
| 2022 | Barrie Livesey |
| 2023 | David Moran |
| 2024 | Sandra Wright |
Background of the award
Northern Region was approached by the daughter of a long standing Caravan Club member who wishes to sponsor an award in memory of her late father George Clarke.
Mr Clarke’s caravan ‘career’ is summarised below:-
• Joined the Caravan Club in 1955 and over the years was active at centre, regional and national level.
• Initially held offices in Midland Centre and went on to become the first chairman of West Warwickshire Centre.
• A member of the National Rally, Events and Executive Committees
• Was the voice behind the announcements at many National rallies
• Acted as a judge for the Caravan Design Awards.
• Received honorary life membership of the Club in 2002
• Active in Northern Centres on moving up to East Yorkshire