Chairman’s & Competitions

Mapledurham House, Mapledurham, Reading RG4 7TR

Locality: Mapledurham Estate is a countryside location to get away from it all, yet only a few miles out of Reading. Mapledurham House and Grounds are open by pre-booked appointment only. See the website https://www.mapledurham.co.uk/ for more information.

What is On? The weekend hosts many of the Centre’s Competitions and you must attend the rally to enter. (at least one overnight stay).

Chairman’s Rally Competitions
Petanque
A knock-out competition for the Keable Cup open to Berkshire Centre members. A draw will be made Friday evening and matches played during Saturday. Matches are single sets on a grass court.
Lawn Darts
A knock-out competition for the Fairford Cup open to Berkshire Centre members. Played throughout Saturday on a marked-out grass court with points scored by landing lawn darts in the target.
Baking
The baking competition for the Freda Abbey Trophy is open to Berkshire Centre members. The receipe for this year is Mincemeat Cake, please see the Downloads page.
Flower Arranging
The competition for the Michelle Cup is open to Berkshire Centre members.
The theme is “Shoes in Bloom” – an arrangement of seasonal flowers in a shoe.
Pub Darts
Competition for the Bill Amies Trophy played during the social on Saturday evening. Knock-out competition of single set matches. You are welcome to bring your own darts or use those supplied. Open to Berkshire Centre teenagers and adults.
Photographic competition
This competition is open to Berkshire Centre members.
Adults – Caravan scene prints (Stephanie Cup)
Adults – Non-caravanning scene prints (Garsian Cup)
Juniors – Any print (Benham Cup)
Photographic Competition Rules
1. The prints will be a maximum size of 5 x 7 inches.
2. A maximum of six entries per category per Berkshire member may be entered.
3. All entrants must attend the rally and be on-site for at least one night.
4. The only mount allowed is that supplied by the Centre.
5. Prints must be submitted without titles or captions.
6. Digital photographs must not have been altered in any way.
7. All photographs must have been taken 2025/2026.
Julvin Cup
Junior mini sports for Berkshire Centre 11 to 19 year-olds. Try your hand at some non-combative, non-strenuous activities. Have fun and games whilst going for the cup.