holiday parks mag issue 10
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A Magazine for suppliers to promote their products and services to the holiday parks, caravan parks, campsites and leisure industriesTRANSCRIPT
Issue 10
www.holidayparksmanagement.com
Spring / Summer IssueFeatures:
API Feature Association Play IndustriesHPM Events
The Ultimate Suppliers Guide For Holiday Parks, Caravan Parks and Campsites
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About UsMaggie Media Ltd is an energetic business offering awebsite called Holiday Parks Management and aMagazine, to clients throughout the UK and Europe.The company, which is located in Herefordshire, wasset up in 2010 realising the demand for Holiday Parksand Caravan Parks to have a medium in one place topurchase products and services for their businesses.The owner has been in the Leisure Industry for over 14years and has much experience in this market place.
The professional staff, website and magazine helpclients source supplies and products for their Parks &Sites throughout the year, offering four seasonalmagazines. Winter - February, Spring - May, Summer- August, Autumn - November. These services are designed to improve performanceand help with Holiday Park & Caravan ParkManagement.
The magazine has a growing network of advertisersand clients such as ‘Cartoon Network’, ‘Proludic,Sound Leisure,’ ‘Pattersons,’ ‘Tri County Golf,’‘Frontier Pitts,’ ‘Re-bound’ etc
The Company is owned and run by Nina Blanchardwho also owns www.campsitefinderonline.com This website has such park groups as Park HoliiaysUK, Park Resorts and independents parks like‘Holgates Caravan Parks’ and ‘Best of British’ to namebut a few.In 2012 they secured the Caravan Club asone of their major clients. Adding 200 parks to the3500 database of clients.
SALTEX (Sports Amenity & LandscapeTrade Exhibition) organiser Brintex hasannounced that the revamped SALTEX
website (www.iogsaltex.com) offers visitors tothe Windsor event a wealth of information onexhibitors and their products and services.
The easy-to-use online resource will enable visitors toaccess company profiles of the expected 300 exhibitorsalong with product information, special deals, videosand instant links to companies’ social media.
“Event research has told us that visitors need moreinformation in advance of SALTEX in order to better plantheir time at the show,” says event director Jon Gibson.“Similarly, a large number of exhibitors have asked us togive them more pre-event opportunities to promotethemselves. The new fully-integrated website will satisfyboth of those demands and will be a year-round industryresource.”
Jon adds that in the coming weeks the website’sExhibitor Zone will also give exhibitors access to theonline Exhibitor Manual, an extensive Press andPublicity Guide, and the Exhibitor Toolkit which provides
downloadable event logos and web banners, as well aseasy-to-use templates to create email invitations.Exhibitors will also be able to order free SALTEX ticketsoverprinted with their own logos.
The website will also contain information about therange of special features and attractions being planned,and will be open to visitor registration from May 1.
SALTEX (www.iogsaltex.com), the Sports Amenity &Landscape Trade Exhibition organised by the Institute ofGroundsmanship (IOG) and managed by BrintexEvents, will be held on 3-5 September 2013 at WindsorRacecourse, Berks. Founded in 1938, the exhibitionis attended by open space professionals and volunteerswho design, construct, manage and maintain the UK'soutdoor facilities - from sports grounds of every type tomotorway service stations, and from stately homes tolocal council parks and schools. They visit SALTEXto meet around 300 suppliers of the machinery, tools,vehicles, turf, soils, seeds, aggregates, artificial ornatural surfaces, playgrounds, landscaping equipment,street furniture, arboriculture, horticulture, safety,security, training and education services designed tohelp them do their jobs as effectively as possible.
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Wykeham Mature plantshave been supplying thetrade for over 30 years,
Wykeham Mature Plants has anextensive range of trees, shrubs,hedging and conifers of up to 20years old, set in over 100 acres,giving you the freedom to selectthe correct plants for your project.
At Wykeham you really can buytime, such as large shrubs forinstant effect, large trees, includingfruit trees, or instant hedging orscreening for privacy and security,giving any garden or plantingscheme maturity which wouldotherwise take years to achieve. Arange of pleached trees and trainedscreens are available, some asgeneral stock ranges, otherstrained to order to yourspecifications (time of year andsource stock allowing), whichcomplement and supplement therange of trees in sizes heavystandard and above.Advisory and quality plantingservices are available to bothprivate and commercial clients, toensure that the plants youpurchase have the best possiblestart. The experienced sales staff
arehappy toadviseyou of theidealplants foryour site.Whetheryourequiresalt-tolerant
hedging for a seaside caravanpark, dense screening to addprivacy around holiday lodges,attractive yet robust trees forwindbreak planting to shelter ahillside campsite, or hardy shrubsto beautify the garden of amountainside cottage, WykehamMature Plants can guide you to theperfect solution
If you are unsure of the conditionson site, or if you would likeguidance on designing the plantingscheme, or even if you would likethe staff at Wykeham to design thescheme for you, site visits areavailable so that you can discussyour requirements on-site with anexperienced horticulturalist. (Sitevisits are charged at an initial
nominal fee, which can beredeemed later against the finalinvoice value of a subsequent orderof significant value.Geographical/logistical limitationsmay apply in some cases,depending on site location and thesize of the project. Terms andconditions apply.) Alternatively, whynot email some photos of the areawhich needs attention, togetherwith your contact telephonenumber and the name andpostcode of the site, so that one ofthe team at Wykeham can call youfor a chat, without commitment, todiscuss your project with you?
Set in the Vale of Pickering in NorthYorkshire, Wykeham Mature Plantscan be found within the Estatewalled gardens adjacent to themain house of Wykeham Abbey,signposted from the A170approximately seven miles west ofScarborough (open Mon – Sat9.30am to 4.30pm).
For fur ther information, call 01723 862406,email enquir [email protected].
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When it comes to holidaytime, UK holiday parks,caravan and camp sites
are teeming with families looking tokick back and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation.However there’s one group ofpeople that aren’t so interested inkeeping still and that’s children.Children love to play, especially onholiday – from exploring new placesand meeting new friends to lettingoff steam and trying somethingadventurous.
Holiday park managers know all too wellthat if children are enjoying themselvesand having fun, their parents and familieswill be happier and relaxed. Chances arethat they will spend more money as aresult. Savvy managers are investing inplay equipment and play spaces, bothoutdoors and indoors, with manymaximizing income by opening their playspaces to non–residents.
UK play companies are designing andinstalling play equipment and play spacesin holiday and leisure settings every day,from indoor soft play barns to outdoorplaygrounds. But how can holiday parkmanagers be sure that they are workingwith a reputable play company that isinstalling the best quality equipment andoperating to the highest standards? Wellthat’s easy – they can turn to aprofessional trade body they can trust.
The UK play industry is estimated to beworth £125 million and the voice of thatindustry is the Association of PlayIndustries (API) www.api-play.org.Founded in 1984, the API representsmanufacturers, installers, designers anddistributors of outdoor and indoor playequipment and safety surfacing. Itcampaigns at the highest levels forrecognition of the value of investment inactive play and champions the role ofactive play in combating child healthproblems like obesity.
API members abide by a strict Professional Code of Conductand operate to the highest standards. The API badge is aquality mark and there are clear advantages to choosing amember when specifying a play project. The API urges holidaypark buyers to ask their play supplier eight key questions toensure they select a reputable, experienced and financiallysecure contractor:
1. Can you provide details of similar projectscompleted in the last 12 months? Always ask for evidence of recent previouswork, case studies and references. Thisdemonstrates competence, commitment,credibility and reassurance that it is the righttype of company to deliver on your vision.
2. Can I see third party test certificates for theproducts you will be using on this project? This demonstrates compliance with BSEN1176 and other relevant safety standards.
3. Can I have 3 customer references for projectsyou have delivered recently?This will allow the buyer to talk to a thirdparty about the supplier’s service delivery.
4. What added value can you bring to thisproject? This will enable the buyer to evaluate if thereis something valuable that a supplier canprovide in addition to creating your new playspace, for example, carrying out astakeholder consultation.
5. Can you include costs for an independent post-installation inspection on completion? This will provide peace of mind by checking asite for flaws, fitting problems or safetyhazards prior to children using it. Rememberall play equipment requires regular inspectionand maintenance.
6. What can I do if something goes wrong and Iam dissatisfied with your performance? The API offers a free technical disputemediation service to all clients buying fromAPI member companies.
7. Can I see your annual certificate of APImembership? This is the best way to ensure that all of theabove issues are addressed. Companiesstating that they are 'Founder members of theAPI' are not necessarily current members.Ask to see their current membershipcertificate and double check online or call theAPI office directly for confirmation.
8. Have you been credit-checked?Always undertake a credit check on anypotential supplier and explore their tradinghistory. Remember that ratings change overtime. This is inexpensive and could save a lot
of inconvenience and cost by ensuring a supplier is financiallysound. The API monitors its members’ financial stability throughrigorous credit checking and regular financial performancemonitoring. Download the 2013 Directory of API Members at: http://www.api-play.org/api-welcome For further information about the API, its members and how it canhelp support your play project, contact: Deborah Holt, tel: 0247641 4999 ext. 208, email [email protected]
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Empty-nesters wantingto downsize and buy adream holiday home,but who are groundedby the stagnant
property market, are now being offered an instant get-out plan.
It comes from major leisure group Park Holidays UK which can helpcouples part-exchange their house for a holiday lodge or caravan - witha guaranteed sum left to fund a new smaller home.
The scheme, believes the group, will help spell an end to the frustrationfelt by many who have had to put their downsizing dreams on hold inthe current slow-moving marketplace.
Now such property owners can choose a holiday home from one ofPark Holiday UK's 23 parks in Southern England with the certainty thattheir existing house will find a buyer.
The purchaser will be one of the UK's largest house buying companieswhich will use valuations from local estate agents to establish a pricewhich they will guarantee to pay.
The homeowners can then set about finding a new smaller permanenthouse in addition to their holiday home, sure in the knowledge that thesale is secure and will not fall through.
"Many couples tell us that they have found an ideal holiday home onone of our parks, but can't proceed until their property sells," said ParkHolidays UK director Tony Clish.
"Often their stories involve long frustrating months of unsuccessfulmarketing, even after the house has been reduced in price at leastonce.
"This scheme entirely removes estate agents from the frame, and doesaway with the need to show people around your home as well as the
hassle of negotiating on lower offers.
"Instead, a price is agreed and the completion date set for whateversuits the sellers best. They then take possession of two perfectproperties in exchange for one major headache!" said Mr Clish.
The price achieved for the home, he said, was typically around 90% ofestate agents' estimates.
However, added Mr Clish, such valuations are often considerably over-optimistic in order to win the instructions, and frequently bear littleresemblance to the finally agreed selling price.
Neither will sellers have to factor in thousands of pounds' worth ofestate agents' fees - and can also avoid conveyancing costs by usingthe legal services provided free by purchasing company.
The equity in many people's homes, says Mr Clish, allows amblelatitude for buying a caravan holiday home or lodge as well as a moresuitably sized bricks-and-mortar property.
At Park Holidays UK, brand new two and three bedroom holiday homesstart at under £20,000. They are also fully equipped and furnished,removing another potential major expense.
"Swapping a family house for a smaller home and a luxurious holidaybolt-hole on the coast can usher in a lifestyle that many people wouldenvy," said Mr Clish.
"With this scheme, it becomes an instant possibility - and means thatcouples will never again be rushing around with a vacuum and dusterevery time the estate agent calls!" he said.
More information about the guaranteed property sales programme isavailable on the company's website at www.ParkHolidaysUK.com - orcall 0843 178 7065.
Park NewsTrade News
The equivalent of a small woodland has been planted by central Englandpark owners in order to balance the books on carbon produced by their carswhen attending branch meetings.
More than 400 saplings are now flourishing on parks belonging to membersof the Heart of England branch of the British Holiday and Home ParksAssociation.
With each tree calculated to have a carbon offset value of around 255 miles,members are able to attend branch get-togethers knowing that theirjourneys have actually benefitted the environment.
Inspiration for the scheme came last year after green issues were on theagenda at one of the branch's quarterly meetings, explained branchchairman Denis Lloyd Jones:
"Many parks in the branch already hold the David Bellamy ConservationAward, and we all have taken measures to help protect the natural world inone way or another," he said.
"It seemed logical, therefore, to find a way to ensure that our travel tomeetings - and the journeys of our guest speakers - were not in any smallway undoing our members' good work.
"There was unanimous support for the idea of planting indigenous trees tocounter our cars' carbon emissions, and in under a year we have offsetmore than a hundred thousand miles.
"That is the equivalent of seven years' worth of branchmeetings!" said Mr Lloyd Jones, owner of Lickhill ManorCaravan Park in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire.
Lickhill Manor is the holder of a number of topenvironmental awards, and has been praised by David Bellamy for the manywildlife-friendly initiatives in its 55 acres of grounds.
The 423 trees planted under the scheme, said Mr Lloyd Jones, were inaddition to the 1800 specimens planted by branch members in 2012 as partof their scheduled horticultural activity.
Species planted as part of the offset project include oak trees which,throughout their lifetime, will remove up to eight tons of carbon dioxide fromthe atmosphere.
Mr Lloyd Jones also points out that trees support a wide variety of wildlife,and are home to many small mammals, mosses, lichens, and also insectswhich are a food source for birds.
To mark the 400 tree landmark, a commemorative planting ceremony wasorganised recently by the branch at Woodside Lodges in Ledbury,Herefordshire with park owners Ken and Janet Davies.
The new saplings at Woodside Lodges will join more than 600 indigenoushardwood trees planted at the park over the past two years by its familyowners. Lickhill Manor
Green grafters produce 400 trees from one branch!
Park holiday homes open door to downsizing
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The secret lies in a combination of impulse hardeningtechniques that create a remarkable hardness for thecutting blades, and hard chrome plating for rust proofingand durability. The smooth surface is designed to prevent
resin from sticking and accumulatingon the blades. There are alsoproducts for fruit harvesting, flowerarranging and handycraft uses.Sorbus International is a leadingsupplier of specialist and hi-techequipment to the arboricultural,forestry, landscaping, utility, groundmaintenance and environmental caresectors in the UK and worldwide.
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Two new Langar-basedappointments have beenannounced by John DeereLimited, effective from 1st May2013. Chris Meacock becomes thenew turf division sales manager forthe UK and Ireland, and will returnto the UK from his current position
in Germany at the beginning of June. He replacesJoedy Ibbotson, who takes over from Paul Leathemas agricultural division sales manager for southernEngland and Wales.
Chris Meacock joined John Deere Limited in 1989 asan area service manager, having previously workedfor a John Deere dealership in southern Scotland. Hemoved on to become a territory manager in 1995and product manager for sprayers, seeding andtillage equipment in 1998, before taking on the roleof agricultural marketing manager in February 2004.In 2011, Chris relocated to the company’s regionalsales & marketing centre in Mannheim, Germany astactical marketing manager, small ag within JohnDeere’s new regional organisation, overseeing themarketing for product lines including hay & forageequipment, and mid-size and utility tractors.
Joedy Ibbotson began his careerwith John Deere Limited in 1999as a commercial & consumerequipment (C&CE) area servicemanager, before going on tobecome an agricultural areamanager product support(AMPS) and then a C&CE territory manager for theMidlands in 2001. In 2006 he was promoted to thenew role of manager, national accounts for the UKand Irish turf business, and in 2009 he moved toMannheim as commercial segment manager,supporting the growth of John Deere’s commercialturf business across the region, before returning toLangar in 2011 as turf division sales manager for theUK and Ireland.
Paul Leathem has been appointed manager, Region 2 parts &services marketing, and will be based in Bruchsal, Germany. Hejoined John Deere in 1998 as a product & market planninganalyst in Mannheim, and moved to the marketing departmentthere in 2000 before transferring in 2001 to John Deere’s NorthAmerican agricultural marketing centre in Lenexa, Kansas. Hereturned to Mannheim in 2002 to become manager of the JohnDeere Advertising Agency, and was promoted to manager,tactical marketing for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME)in March 2008, before being appointed division sales managerat Langar in 2009.
New appointments at John Deere Limited
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For a free survey or no-obligation chatTel: 0239 2527 273 / 07811 034 809E: [email protected]: www.lightnshade.co.uk
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THE HPM LIVE is a brand new event launched specially to bring buyers and suppliers together in unique and luxurious business environment.
Buyers and suppliers pre-select the people they want to meet and a personal schedule of appointments is made for each attendee. Face to face meetings ensure the best possible use of time with people most relevant to your business needs.
In addition attendees can also enjoy a range of social and networking activities making HPM Live a valuable and enjoyable way to do business.
For more information contact:Tel: 01432 263219 or 07799430327Email: [email protected]
www.holidayparksmanagement.com
Thursday 24th October 2013Moorland Garden Hotel, Near Plymouth
PARK OWNERS & OPERATIONAL MANAGER’S ARE PERSONALLY INVITED, “FREE OF CHARGE” AND WILL ENJOY:
A luxury venueFree meals and refreshments throughout the eventPlanned meetings with selected suppliersUnparalleled networking opportunitiesA relaxed businesslike environmentAn event where you are in charge
product, service and solution providersA ‘no hassle, no hard sell’ environment
SUPPLIERS ARE CAREFULLY SELECTED AND ASSURED A UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:
No time wastersHigh quality meetings - the buyers we invite will be Directors and Senior Managers who have purchasing authority, budget and are actively looking to investOne on one meetings with buyers who want to meet youA personalised itinerary based upon your client’s choicesNo time wasted waiting for prospects to
Limited competitionNo hidden costs – the attendance fee for all suppliers includes all meals and refreshments throughout the event and your personalised itinerary THE HPM-Live Event
is an efficient and
stress-free way to
see what’s new in the
industry and make
profitable contacts and
relationships.
Swimming pools are expensiveand valuable assets, it makessense to enable them to be
used earlier and later in the seasonor throughout the year.
The fact that the “Great British Summer”has failed to make an appearance for thelast few years makes putting them undercover them even more important.
A pool is undoubtedly the campsitesmajor attraction and is even more so if thepool is enclosed. When it comes tobooking one of the questions most oftenasked of campsites is whether or not theyhave a covered pool.
For camping enthusiasts who are naturallymore inclined to put up with the vagariesof the weather, it’s reassuring to choose
anestablishmentwith a coveredpool. It meansguaranteedswimming
whatever the weather. It’s even moreimportant for families, for whom it’sessential to have activities to keep thechildren occupied. A pool enclosure isalso a strong argument in favour of off-season holidays.
For any holiday park or campsite, acovered pool is a major source ofattracting new customers andencouraging them to return in future years.With an enclosure an average 20% +increase in the occupancy rate wasrecorded by a French campsite survey.
Lower financial investment less than 20%of a brick and mortar building
Very importantly a pool building will- - Take control of the weather – wind, rain and cold. - Ensure no cancellations due to bad weather.- Guarantee your daily timetable.- Provide safety. Access to the pool is controlled. Itis inaccessible outside of opening and supervisiontimes.- Reduce costs of heating, Even on dull days solargain through the roof will provide free heat to theinterior. - Reduce costs of cleaning, chemical usage andgeneral maintenance
Although Arch enclosures suppliesenclosures from 5m wide we are knownfor our larger enclosures up to 25m wide
(16ft – 82ft) andany length. Toaccommodatethese largerwidths we havefive differentstructural archdesigns.
A great feature of an Arch enclosure is thespecial side panel between the archeswhich are sliding windows. Thesewindows give you three opening andventilation options; fully open 2m x 2m,half open 2m x 1m or a ventilation slot (inthe middle) of 10cm x 2m wide.
The windows are made up in two sections.This allows the top half to be openedseparately to assist ventilation whilstkeeping the lower half in situ to ensuresmall children and pets are kept awayfrom the water. When both sections of theside panels are opened up, they slideopen to a height of 2 meters, allowingeasy access to the surrounding areas.
The factory 10 year guarantee underpinsits reliability and resistance to externalconstraints (wind, snow...)[email protected] 01444 411 411
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For more information or a brochure please telephone us on Tel: 01444 411411
Email: [email protected] Web: www.archenclosures.co.uk
Putting a pool under cover is a realistic and affordable solution to coping with unpredictable weather in all seasons.
The product is factually better and more advanced than any other on the market; it offers more features and more fl exibility of design.
We offer a fi xed price package: custom design, manufacture, construction and installation by factory engineers.
The buildings have a ten-year factory guarantee.
The logical Solution
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Park & Leisure Homes Show
2014
STONELEIGH PARK, WARWICKSHIRE, CV8 2LZ
ALL ENQUIRIES:www.parkhomeandleisure.co.uk or call 01789 491451
Image courtesy of Birch’s Park Homes
DON’T MISS IT!
THE WORLD OFPARK & LEISURE HOMES SHOW
RETURNS TO STONELEIGH PARK,WARWICKSHIRE JUNE 2014
Keep up-to-date with us so you never miss a thing through:Facebook: www.facebook.com/parkandleisurehomesshow
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WorldPLHomeShow
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BRAND NEW TOTHE HOLIDAYPARK INDUSTRYThe Gothic mobile tent now available in 8coloursPrices from £1,6502/3’s the price of the ‘Wooden Gothic Pod’ andgreater income for your business
An affordable alternative to our standard‘Log Pods’.The Gothic Tent is Mobile (with quick fit wheels)and in planning it is classed as a Tent. It is Easy to assemble and dismantleTwo sizes 2.9m and 4.8m all 8’2” widePlywood floor so as not to damage your grassand great in the wet weather as no mud orflooding. Made from ‘Tried and Tested’ WaterproofBreathable acrylic canvas which is resistant tomold and rot it has been tried and tested oneverything from boats caravan covers tents.
We can make bespoke requirements if neededi.e. awnings, or other covers if required the tentis also ideal for the hot countries. It is Quick andeasy to fit room partitions in both sizes itssupplied with ‘heavy duty’ guide ropes andporch poles. All timbers are treated for all typesof weather.
LOG PODS All of our Pods have been designed to suit alltypes of budget, They come with their own chassisand electrics and can be moved on the road bycar trailer or around your property by small tractor/car/4x4.We have recently supplied to owners of smallwoods, Offices, Fisheries, campsites, B&B,second accommodation, hotels, riding center’s.‘Log Pod Cabins’ are temporary structures onwheels.
JUNE - SPECIAL OFFER £500 off per Pod orderedPlease have a look at the log pod websites and if you have anyfurther questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
www.thelogpod.co.uk Tel : Trevor 01269 850005e-mail: [email protected]
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Are you sick of enquiries that are stopping you from getting on with your daily tasks,Do you miss bookings because you're not in the office when the phone rings?
Park Holidays UK is urging otheroperators to join it in supporting a newnational accreditation scheme for parks
which sell caravan holiday homes and lodges.
Under the scheme, an official National Caravan Council(NCC) kitemark is awarded to parks which adopt astringent new code of practice for treating customersfairly.
The 23-strong group was among the first in Britain toqualify for NCC Approved Holiday Park status when thenew official standard was announced this February.
Now the park's director, Tony Clish, says he hopes that allUK parks selling caravan holiday homes will strive to gainsimilar recognition for their commitment to customer care.
Park Holidays UK has been one of the principalchampions of the accreditation scheme since it was firstput forward as a way of providing extra assurances andsafeguards to customers.
The company also played an active part in drawing up itsworkings as a charter for fair play.
To receive Approved Holidays Parks recognition, parkbusinesses must agree to adopt a Consumer Code ofPractice which is modelled on code guidelines from theOffice of Fair Trading.
The code spells out the ways in which parks will adhere tothe principles of best practice both during the sale of aholiday home, and throughout the lifetime of a customer'sownership.
One of its chief aims is to ensure that buyers of caravanholiday homes are able to make fully informed decisions
with which they will continue for be satisfied for years tocome.
The code also builds in additional safeguards forcustomers which go beyond the levels of consumerprotection set out in law, and lays down new disputeresolution procedures.
Administering the scheme is the NCC, the representativebody of caravan manufacturers, which will also ensureparks' compliance with the code through an independentinspection process.
Tony Clish says he hopes that the adoption of the schemeby major groups such as his will act as a clarion call forall members of the holiday home parks industry:
"For the first time, this accreditation allows holiday homebuyers to tell at a glance if a park has committed itself tothe highest standards for dealing fairly with customers."he said.
"We are delighted to be founder-members of the scheme,and have been working with the NCC to ensure that itoffers an attractive set of undertakings for our customers.
"Potential holiday home buyers will have the assurancethat an approved park has been independently audited toa high level, and works to rigorous standards of customerservice. "I am sure customers will welcome this developmentwhich we see as a very positive step to further strengthenthe future of Britain's successful holiday home industry. "I am personally pleased to see this scheme beingadopted as I have long been an advocate for a code ofpractice which all professional operators would be keento embrace," added Tony.
Parks group urges industry to adopt new buyers charter
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Are you sick of enquiries that are stopping you from getting on with your daily tasks,Do you miss bookings because you're not in the office when the phone rings?
www.campsitefinderonline.com has the perfect solutionWe ARE offering you a great opportunity to catch all potentialcustomers whatever you are doing
Your Park, Campsite, Caravan Park should be adding ONLINEBOOKING as a priority for this years seasons.
Whether you have your own booking management system or not wecan accommodate all your needs.
ONLINE BOOKINGYour park would receive a Free Premium Listing and you only paywhen a booking is made through our websiteWe take a commission priced at 10% + VAT on that booking SIMPLE
There are is no other costs or fees, Campsite Finder Online is offeringyou a chance to fill pitches at no risk or wasted adverting fee. Thereare no yearly subscription you can leave when you wish.
The Premium Listing also qualifies you to add your Park or Site to the Late Availability Calendar.
Many visitors are tired of trolling through websites and making phone calls for available sitesespecially in the in the busier seasons. This is a great way of letting potential visitors know you havespace and availability.The Calendar can be filled out as a Last minute Pitch or simply add your available dates. Ideal for Lodges, Statics and Pods
How does this all work for you. If you have ever booked a Hotel online through Late Rooms.com then this is just the same but forholiday parks and campsites.
1/Owner / Manager specifies pitch availability statics, grass, hard standing any type of unit or combination you may have.
2/The visitor presses the BOOKONLINE Button on www.campsitefinderonline.com chooses the Pitch/Accommodation and howmany days and any special requirements 3/We take the booking through an online booking page using our new booking partner The Camping Network Service (CampingNinja’s booking system)We take a 10% non refundable deposit for the total of the booking That’s it their holiday at your park is booked4/It is then up to you how you collect the remaining payment whether its on arrival or via a call from yourselves. You can specifyyour own cancellation and payment policies on your online booking page through Camping Network.
We will be taking this live at the end of June but we aretaking pre-orders and adding the Full Premium Listings onnow.If this is of interest to your Holiday Parks, Caravan Park or Campsite please email Nina [email protected] call 01432 263219The cost for a link to your own booking system along with a Premium Listing is £50 + vat for the year.
Active Breakin Newquay
If you are looking forsomewhere to stay with plenty of activitiesfor the whole family, then Hendra Holiday
Park, in Newquay Cornwall, is a great option.
At Hendra there is a range of activities from Segwaying* toArchery*!
Segwaying is a unique experience likened to gliding on amagic carpet. Take a tour around the Hendra grounds,with a route that goes on mixed terrain with someobstacles – great fun for everyone!
Archery is brand new for 2013, where you can test yourskill against the family and you may find you have a newsporting talent!
For more outdoor active fun try the Outdoor Fitnessequipment, and get in shape, or just have a play around!All children will have fun at our Skate and Scooter Park,where there is a quarter pipe, flat bank, jump box/driveway,half pyramid, grind bench and fly off ramp. For smallerchildren there is the new for 2013 Play Park and TraversingWall, and for Tiny Tots there is a soft play area!
Nobody is going to get bored at Hendra! And don’t forgetthe Oasis Pool* with three water flumes – glide down thegentle green slide, bounce down the blue one on a rubberring and roar down the red one super fast! There is also ageyser, waterfall, toddlers’ area and slide.
Hendra is an Award Winning Family Park in Newquay,Cornwall. It has a range of holiday home five staraccommodation, glamping Pods, and camping andtouring.
Hendra is located just outside of Newquay, with its goldenbeaches and beautiful coastline. The Park is perfectlypositioned for exploring all of Cornwall, with its centrallocation on the North coast, and attractions like the EdenProject less than half an hour away. Hendra also offersdiscounted activities all around Cornwall such as surfing,deep sea fishing, theme parks and more for guests!
Prices are from: £115 for a short break and £205 for a week break in aholiday home.
£12.55 for a camping/touringpitch.
£25.75 for a camping Pod.
* charges apply – please see website www.hendra-holidays.com
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R.E.X Building and Maintenance Ltd is a family run professionalbusiness established for over 30 yrs. Wayne has held contracts with
Bourne Leisure, Parkdean, and have also been fitting disabledwashrooms in properties throughout the country.
R.E.X Building and Maintenance Ltd undertake all aspects of building work which include:-PlasteringPaintingDecking
WashroomBuilding Work & Maintenance
ExtensionsAlterations
Renovation & ConversionsRoofing Services
BrickworkCarpentry
Call 07917858566e-mail: [email protected]
Handy web DirectoryElectrical:CPES : Caravan Park Electrical Services Limitedare market leaders in the design, manufacture andinstallation of electrical distribution systems onholiday, park home and touring parks throughoutthe United Kingdom.http://www.cpes.co.uk
Demon International Power Washers : Demon International are manufacturers of highpressure cleaning equipment, working closely withHolidays and Leisure Parks across the UK. Demonoffer a comprehensive range of UK built hot, cold,petrol, diesel and electric pressure washers.www.demon-pressure-washers.co.uk
ShowsSaltex 3rd 4th 5th SeptWindsor Race Coursehttp://www.iog.org/shows-and-events/iog-saltex
Playfair 2013Windsor Race Course 3-5th Septemberhttp://www.playfairuk.com
LIW Show24th - 26th September 2013 NEC Birminghamhttp://www.liw.co.uk
The LawnsThe Caravan Extravaganza7th - 8th September 2013http://www.lawnsandbeaulieushows.com
Beaulieu Show27th - 29th September 2013 Hides Field, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hantshttp://www.lawnsandbeaulieushows.com
THE HPM LIVE24th - 25th October 2013 is a brand new event designed to bring togethercarefully selected suppliers and buyers from theholiday and leisure parks industry in a greatbusiness environmenthttp://www.holidayparksmanagement.com/hpm-live-holiday-parks-management-live/
EAG International 2014 Amusement ShowExcel London 21st - 24th 2014http://www.holidayparksmanagement.com/eag-international-expo-2014/
Landscape/ MachineryProducts ServicesArch Enclosures : The joy of this flexible swimming pool enclosuresystem is in its ability to retain an outdoor option forthose sumptuous summer days when everyone willwant to enjoy their outdoor swimming pool.http://www.archenclosures.co.uk
Fencing/ SecurityFrontier Pitts: as the acknowledged leader in perimeter securityequipment, can offer a complete range of products,including gates and barriers.http://www.frontierpitts.com
Jacksons Fencing: Jacksons Fencing is a family run company that hasbeen trading for 65 Years. With fencing centres inAshford, Bath and Chester it enables nationwidecoverage, delivery and installation.http://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk
Play Equipment/Manufacturers/ InstallersSL Kids: Our wall mounted and free standing playsystems add an extra splash of colour and fun toany area. When used in conjunction with ourextensive range of play modules and play wheelsthese unique solutions create a focusedenvironment for children to freely explore the playactivities available. http://www.slkids.co.uk
Play & Leisure Ltd : Having been established forover 22 years we offer a full turn-key package inregards to planning, installation and maintenance ofplay equipment, safety surfacing and streetfurniture. We understand the challenges andresponsibilities faced by clients and have manyresources to call upon, including, RoSPA and theAssociation of Play Industries.http://www.playandleisureservices.net
Re-bound Safety Play Surfaces : AN innovative alternative to traditional bark is helping holiday park owners create safe, long-lasting play areas all year long.www.re-bound.co.uk
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