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Alnwick cAstle &<br />
GArdens speciAl –<br />
plUs exclUsive<br />
competition!<br />
chArity speciAl<br />
how <strong>to</strong> give <strong>to</strong> charity without<br />
spending a penny<br />
seAsonAl Food<br />
Feature by <strong>to</strong>m Banks, chef<br />
at the michelin starred pub &<br />
restaurant; the Black swan,<br />
oldstead<br />
AUTUMN<br />
2012<br />
Biggest ever<br />
<strong>is</strong>sue!<br />
1 | at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure | AUTUMN 2012
Welcome<br />
2 | at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure | AUTUMN 2012<br />
Welcome <strong>to</strong> the latest edition of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’, can I<br />
just say that everyone who has contributed <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> owner<br />
magazine has yet again done an amazing job, I am sure you<br />
will all find it an excellent read.<br />
I am delighted <strong>to</strong> announce that we currently have various major planning applications in place which<br />
will see Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure place a £1,000,000 development at the Granary Bar <strong>and</strong> Restaurant at our<br />
Amble Links <strong>park</strong> in Northumberl<strong>and</strong>. As well as th<strong>is</strong> we have launched our newest <strong>park</strong>, Oyster Bay<br />
Coastal <strong>and</strong> Country Retreat, which we had an incredible response over the bank holiday weekend,<br />
with 8 pitches reserved so far. Other investments are forthcoming for all <strong>park</strong>s <strong>and</strong> further details<br />
are explained within <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> pages.<br />
We have also seen the launch of the ‘Love <strong>your</strong> Holiday<br />
Park’ campaign be a great success, with many owners taking<br />
advantage <strong>and</strong> earning themselves <strong>and</strong> their friends £<strong>500</strong>.<br />
If you are interested in referring a friend or <strong>family</strong> member<br />
please get in <strong>to</strong>uch with <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> team who will be happy <strong>to</strong><br />
help.<br />
You will have by now received <strong>your</strong> annual cus<strong>to</strong>mer feedback forms, if you could find<br />
the time <strong>to</strong> complete th<strong>is</strong> with <strong>your</strong> honest feedback <strong>and</strong> return <strong>to</strong> us as soon as possible we would be extremely<br />
grateful. Th<strong>is</strong> information <strong>is</strong> vital <strong>to</strong> our development of all <strong>park</strong>s <strong>and</strong> for <strong>your</strong> future enjoyment with Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure. We develop our<br />
<strong>park</strong>s based on the information we receive from our holiday home owners, so we rely on you <strong>to</strong> be as honest as possible. If there <strong>is</strong><br />
something you would like <strong>to</strong> see improved please let us know.<br />
I hope you find th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’ a great read, if you want <strong>to</strong> keep up <strong>to</strong> date with all the latest <strong>park</strong> news please check<br />
out our ‘Owners Lounge’ available on our ever developing website.<br />
So, here’s <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> Autumn on <strong>park</strong>, all my fingers are crossed in readiness for that elusive Indian Summer!<br />
With the best of regards<br />
miles dewhurst<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE stAr letter wins<br />
£25 oF hiGh street<br />
voUchers!<br />
Gemma Bolger<br />
position: Accounts Superv<strong>is</strong>or<br />
reason for Award: Gem has really stepped up a gear over the last couple of months <strong>and</strong> th<strong>is</strong><br />
extra energy <strong>and</strong> input in<strong>to</strong> the team hasn’t gone unnoticed! She <strong>is</strong> a fabulous team player <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
always striving <strong>to</strong> look for solutions <strong>and</strong> improvements <strong>to</strong> systems here at Head Office.<br />
Well done Gem!<br />
Send in <strong>your</strong> pho<strong>to</strong>s, s<strong>to</strong>ries,<br />
letters, feedback <strong>and</strong> ideas for<br />
future <strong>is</strong>sues of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’,<br />
in <strong>to</strong> us <strong>and</strong> the best one will win<br />
£25 of High Street Vouchers.<br />
send <strong>your</strong> letters <strong>to</strong>:<br />
hattie medd, <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
2000 ltd, tudor court, york<br />
Business <strong>park</strong>, york, yo26 6rs<br />
A WORD FROM<br />
THE EDITOR<br />
Autumn <strong>is</strong> here again <strong>and</strong> with<br />
it brings the latest <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at<br />
<strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’, packed full of<br />
exciting events <strong>and</strong> activities on<br />
<strong>and</strong> around <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> over the<br />
coming months. Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>sue includes<br />
some great features ranging from<br />
seasonal food <strong>recommend</strong>ations<br />
written by a <strong>to</strong>p chef from a<br />
Michelin starred restaurant, <strong>to</strong><br />
great ways <strong>to</strong> donate <strong>to</strong> charity<br />
without giving a penny.<br />
Over the last couple of months<br />
here at head office we have had<br />
lots of new starters, but I would<br />
like <strong>to</strong> give a special mention <strong>to</strong><br />
Pam our new Digital Marketing<br />
Ass<strong>is</strong>tant. Pam <strong>is</strong> here <strong>to</strong> help us<br />
fill the Owners Lounge <strong>and</strong> website<br />
with the most up <strong>to</strong> date <strong>and</strong><br />
relevant info about what <strong>is</strong> on in<br />
<strong>and</strong> around <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong>’s local area.<br />
Pam would love <strong>to</strong> hear from<br />
you, so if you have any ideas for<br />
restaurants, pubs, attractions or<br />
even walks you would like her <strong>to</strong><br />
review please get in <strong>to</strong>uch <strong>and</strong> she<br />
will do all she can <strong>to</strong> find out.<br />
You can contact Pam by emailing:<br />
pamela@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
As always we have lots of fantastic<br />
competitions <strong>and</strong> giveaways for<br />
the whole <strong>family</strong>, <strong>and</strong> although I<br />
know no one wants <strong>to</strong> think about<br />
Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas just yet please do have<br />
a look at our kids Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas card<br />
competition on page 57 where<br />
we have lots of mouth watering<br />
chocolate hampers <strong>to</strong> give away.<br />
We had some absolutely stunning<br />
pictures sent in for our ‘Portrait<br />
of the Queen’ competition in our<br />
last <strong>is</strong>sue, I was amazed at the<br />
amount of effort you had all put in<br />
<strong>to</strong> the fabulous pieces of artwork<br />
we received, with many imaginative<br />
portraits coming through that you<br />
all should be extremely proud of.<br />
I hope everyone has the<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> get out <strong>and</strong> enjoy<br />
their <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> the local area <strong>to</strong> the<br />
fullest th<strong>is</strong> autumn, I look forward<br />
<strong>to</strong> hearing from you soon.<br />
hattie medd<br />
Write <strong>to</strong>:<br />
Hattie Medd, Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York Business Park,<br />
York, YO26 6RS<br />
Or send me an email <strong>to</strong>: edi<strong>to</strong>r@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
4-5 Head Office News<br />
6-7 Oyster Bay<br />
8-9 Charity News<br />
10-15 par s<strong>and</strong>s<br />
16-17 Alnwick Castle<br />
18-23 Twyn-Ghyll<br />
24-27 Out <strong>and</strong> About<br />
28-29 Charity Feature<br />
30-35 Chantry<br />
36-37 Halloween Ideas<br />
38-43 Amble links<br />
CONTENTs<br />
pArk contriBU<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> say a big thank you <strong>to</strong> all the <strong>park</strong> contribu<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
below for their hard work. If you would like <strong>to</strong> get in <strong>to</strong>uch with<br />
us, please contact <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> contribu<strong>to</strong>r on the details below or<br />
email edi<strong>to</strong>r@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk <strong>and</strong> let us know <strong>your</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ry. We look<br />
forward <strong>to</strong> hearing from you!<br />
pAmelA BUstArd<br />
Email: pamela@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
GeorGinA tAylor<br />
Email: amblenews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01665 710530<br />
sUe Ayre<br />
Email: chantrynews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01969 622372<br />
JoAn cArr<br />
Email: twynnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01200 445465<br />
vicky down<br />
Email: parnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01726 812868<br />
JAnet BAiles<br />
Email: heathernews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01388 528728<br />
mick smAiles<br />
Email: kingf<strong>is</strong>hernews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Phone: 01388 527230<br />
The Crazy Bear & The Granary<br />
Ray Hodgson<br />
Email: ray.hodgson@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
44-45 Winter<strong>is</strong>ation<br />
46-47 ABI Mavern promotion<br />
48-49 Kingf<strong>is</strong>her<br />
50-51 Heather view<br />
52-53 What’s On (The Crazy Bear)<br />
54-55 What’s On (Weardale & Co. Duhram)<br />
56-57 Halloween Food Ideas<br />
58-59 Competition Time<br />
60-61 Kids Corner & Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas Card Competition<br />
62-63 Winner’s Gallery<br />
3 | at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure | AUTUMN 2012
GREAT NEWs ON THE<br />
vAT TURNAROUND<br />
Great news for the holiday home industry was<br />
announced in May as the Government declared they<br />
were scrapping the planned 20% vAT levy on buying a<br />
caravan holiday home, <strong>and</strong> reduced the rate massively<br />
down <strong>to</strong> just 5%.<br />
At Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure we just wanted <strong>to</strong> say a HUGE thank you <strong>to</strong> everyone who signed the petition,<br />
you really made a difference, not just by the government backing down slightly but <strong>to</strong> the<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of workers <strong>and</strong> other current <strong>and</strong> potential owners of caravan holiday homes. The<br />
intended increase would have most definitely hit the holiday home industry hard <strong>and</strong> as a result<br />
put many manufacturers out of work, so we are delighted with th<strong>is</strong> outcome!<br />
Even better news; at Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure we plan on freezing our prices when the 5% r<strong>is</strong>e comes in<strong>to</strong><br />
action in 2013, meaning our owners will see no trace of the price hike. Again, we thank you for<br />
<strong>your</strong> support <strong>and</strong> look forward <strong>to</strong> a great future, allowing you <strong>and</strong> many more families <strong>to</strong> enjoy all<br />
our <strong>park</strong>s have <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
CHARlIE’s<br />
WEDDING<br />
Head Office’s Charlie Townsend got married back in June, her mum<br />
Mary tells us about their celebrations:<br />
“My daughter Charlie <strong>and</strong> her new husb<strong>and</strong> Rob started their<br />
wedding celebrations with a wonderful ceremony in York back in<br />
June. Despite weeks of <strong>to</strong>rrential rain the weather held out.<br />
We were joined in the festivities by many of the head<br />
office team, helping the newlyweds celebrate their new life<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether, partying late in<strong>to</strong> the night. We then packed up our<br />
bags <strong>to</strong> continue the celebrations in Mexico for a blessing on<br />
the beach. It was the most beautiful <strong>and</strong> relaxing setting, with<br />
everyone involved having a great time, helped merrily along by<br />
the delicious local tequila!<br />
Charlie, Rob <strong>and</strong> little Herbie had a fantastic time <strong>and</strong> are<br />
looking forward <strong>to</strong> spending their lives <strong>to</strong>gether.”<br />
Mary Townsend<br />
HEAD OFFICE NEWs<br />
we would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h charlie, rob <strong>and</strong> their most<br />
h<strong>and</strong>some little man herbie all the best for the future,<br />
with lots of love from everyone at <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure.<br />
CElEBRATING<br />
10 yEARs<br />
sERvICE!<br />
Charlotte Weatherill, head office’s Central<br />
Operations Manager, celebrated her 10th<br />
year with Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure in August.<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Gary <strong>and</strong> Miles wanted <strong>to</strong> say;<br />
“A big thank you for all <strong>your</strong> hard work <strong>and</strong><br />
loyalty shown over the years, you are a vital<br />
part of the <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure team, we are proud<br />
<strong>to</strong> have you working for us.”<br />
Char was awarded with a fabulous spa day for<br />
two at Nidd Hall in Knaresborough, for all hard<br />
work over the years.<br />
We couldn’t do it without you, congratulations<br />
Char.<br />
HEAD OFFICE<br />
REsTRUCTURE:<br />
We are always striving <strong>to</strong> give you the best<br />
possible service, <strong>and</strong> as a result our team has<br />
had <strong>to</strong> grow quickly. Because of th<strong>is</strong> we would<br />
like <strong>to</strong> let you know there has been a slight<br />
reshuffle of the accounts girl’s roles. Should<br />
you need <strong>to</strong> get in <strong>to</strong>uch with the team for any<br />
reason, please check below for <strong>your</strong> new <strong>park</strong><br />
contact:<br />
Amble links: Gemma Bolger<br />
chantry: chr<strong>is</strong>tine Borszowski<br />
twyn Ghyll: chr<strong>is</strong>tine Borszowski<br />
par s<strong>and</strong>s: laura herford<br />
heather view: laura herford<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her: Laura Herford<br />
INTRODUCING<br />
NEW TEAM MEMBERs<br />
what <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> full name:<br />
Wendy Margaret Sockett<br />
Job role<br />
Company Planning Officer<br />
hobbies:<br />
Mountain biking, hiking,<br />
mountaineering, camping<br />
WENDy<br />
what <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> party trick?<br />
Not sure I have one, but I am quite chuffed that I’ve worked out how<br />
<strong>to</strong> do some jumps on my bike - albeit 25 years <strong>to</strong>o late<br />
Give us one interesting fact about <strong>your</strong>self that not many people<br />
will know:<br />
I really don’t like cattle grids<br />
who would play you in a movie about <strong>your</strong> life <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
Wallace of Wallace <strong>and</strong> Gromit, because he has my smile!<br />
if you could have any superpower what would it be <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
The ability <strong>to</strong> fly, it would avoid the traffic <strong>and</strong> the need <strong>to</strong> find a<br />
<strong>park</strong>ing space<br />
what <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> full name:<br />
Linzi Kathleen Eleanor Lowe<br />
Job role<br />
Reception<strong>is</strong>t<br />
hobbies:<br />
Aside from sharing a tipple with friends…<br />
Boxing<br />
Favourite Football team:<br />
Don’t have one! I support my legs <strong>and</strong> my<br />
legs support me<br />
Give us one interesting fact about <strong>your</strong>self that not many people<br />
will know:<br />
I always wanted <strong>to</strong> be a lawyer, I went <strong>to</strong> study law at college but<br />
unfortunately d<strong>is</strong>covered a social life<br />
who would play you in a movie about <strong>your</strong> life <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
Jim Carey would have <strong>to</strong> play me, then at least people would laugh<br />
<strong>and</strong> it wouldn’t be a <strong>to</strong>tally boring film<br />
how would you describe <strong>your</strong>self in 3 words?<br />
Fun, happy <strong>and</strong> hyper!<br />
who <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> musical guilty pleasure?<br />
Savage Garden<br />
if you could have any superpower what would it be <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
Being able <strong>to</strong> think of a place <strong>and</strong> then appearing there, why? Because<br />
who wouldn’t want <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> go hopping abroad when they like?!<br />
We are delighted <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a warm<br />
welcomes <strong>to</strong> three new face at<br />
Head Office.<br />
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lINZI<br />
what <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> full name:<br />
Pamela Bustard<br />
Job role<br />
Online Marketing Ass<strong>is</strong>tant<br />
hobbies:<br />
Running <strong>and</strong> fitness, music, going<br />
<strong>to</strong> gigs <strong>and</strong> festivals, going out with<br />
friends, cooking <strong>and</strong> going <strong>to</strong> food events.<br />
pAM<br />
Favourite Football team:<br />
Manchester United<br />
Give us one interesting fact about <strong>your</strong>self that not many<br />
people will know.<br />
I have an unhealthy obsession with custard (I make it myself) which<br />
I have <strong>to</strong> eat most nights or else I feel incomplete!<br />
how would you describe <strong>your</strong>self in 3 words?<br />
Energetic. Crazy. Smiley.<br />
who <strong>is</strong> <strong>your</strong> musical guilty pleasure?<br />
Craig David. (Met him when I was 13 – best day of my life).<br />
if you could have any superpower what would it be <strong>and</strong> why?<br />
To be able <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p time around you while you can still be moving<br />
– think Bernard’s Watch (an old TV series). Just think of the<br />
situations th<strong>is</strong> would be useful in!<br />
pam’s Online M<strong>is</strong>sion<br />
since i started at <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure back in June i’ve been working<br />
hard on the website <strong>and</strong> trying <strong>to</strong> get lots of new <strong>and</strong> interesting<br />
content <strong>to</strong>gether by researching local attractions <strong>and</strong> places<br />
<strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> eat <strong>and</strong> shop locally in the surrounding areas for each<br />
<strong>park</strong>. i’ve really enjoyed getting familiar with all the <strong>park</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />
d<strong>is</strong>covering the fantastic places each one <strong>is</strong> set in – <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
owners are very lucky wherever they have a holiday <strong>park</strong>!<br />
i hope you enjoy reading the new updates on the website <strong>and</strong><br />
reading through the local guides – especially our new interactive<br />
map! if you think there’s anything i’ve m<strong>is</strong>sed or if you know of<br />
a hidden treasure in the area of <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> that you would like <strong>to</strong><br />
share, please let me know <strong>and</strong> i can add it <strong>to</strong> the website. it <strong>is</strong> our<br />
m<strong>is</strong>sion <strong>to</strong> provide our owners with an online area they can v<strong>is</strong>it<br />
<strong>to</strong> help them explore <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover the best of their <strong>park</strong>s local<br />
area.<br />
i look forward <strong>to</strong> hearing from you very soon,<br />
email pam at: pamela@<strong>park</strong>lesiure.co.uk
Introducing our seventh addition <strong>to</strong> the <strong>park</strong><br />
le<strong>is</strong>ure <strong>family</strong>; Oyster Bay Coastal & Country<br />
retreat, representing the next level of holiday<br />
home ownership.<br />
Set amidst stunning surroundings, Oyster Bay <strong>is</strong> a <strong>park</strong> with a<br />
difference, offering you some of the best caravan <strong>and</strong> lodge holiday<br />
homes seen in Cornwall <strong>and</strong> beyond. Enjoying a first class facility<br />
that includes an exclusive le<strong>is</strong>ure complex; housing a pool, sauna <strong>and</strong><br />
steam room as well as an owners only surfboard <strong>and</strong> wetsuit s<strong>to</strong>rage,<br />
including a complimentary maintenance <strong>and</strong> drying services.<br />
MOvE ON TO THE UK's<br />
FIRsT EvER BOUTIqUE<br />
HOliDay parK.<br />
OWNERs ONly OFFER<br />
Move <strong>to</strong> Oyster Bay from any <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure <strong>park</strong> th<strong>is</strong> coming March <strong>and</strong> receive...<br />
FREE sITE FEEs<br />
UNTIl 2014<br />
with every exclusive upgrade package<br />
sECURE yOUR pITCH TODAy WITH jUsT A £1000 DEpOsIT<br />
To find out more please call<br />
0800 542 7487<br />
or email:<br />
oysterbay@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Presenting Oyster Bay Concierge<br />
As an Oyster Bay owner you will be able <strong>to</strong> take advantage of<br />
a full concierge service, allowing you <strong>to</strong> make arrangements<br />
concerning <strong>your</strong> stay:<br />
3 order <strong>your</strong> prov<strong>is</strong>ions for <strong>your</strong> arrival<br />
3 make reservations at local restaurants<br />
3 Book tickets for local events <strong>and</strong> attractions<br />
3 schedule <strong>your</strong> one-<strong>to</strong>-one surf lessons, with our in<br />
house instruc<strong>to</strong>r, former european champion, Gr<strong>is</strong>hka<br />
roberts<br />
We’ll even take care of <strong>your</strong> transport.<br />
You will also benefit from an on <strong>park</strong> fleet of chauffeur driven<br />
Mercedes Benz, available at <strong>your</strong> convenience <strong>to</strong> transport you<br />
around all the delights Cornwall has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
so, all you really have <strong>to</strong> do <strong>is</strong> arrive!<br />
Oyster Bay <strong>is</strong> located in the idyllic village of Goonhavern, just minutes<br />
away from the stunning North Corn<strong>is</strong>h coastline.<br />
Just a short d<strong>is</strong>tance away you’ll find the <strong>to</strong>wn of Perranpoth, not only<br />
renowned for its soft, s<strong>and</strong>y beach <strong>and</strong> surf, but also for its quaint<br />
shops, traditional pubs <strong>and</strong> restaurants, helping you <strong>to</strong> relax in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
Corn<strong>is</strong>h way of life.<br />
The Park<br />
77 exclusive pitches<br />
luxury caravan <strong>and</strong> lodge holiday homes<br />
indoor spa <strong>and</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure facility with<br />
swimming pool<br />
information suite<br />
surfboard <strong>and</strong> wet suit s<strong>to</strong>rage<br />
chauffeur service<br />
owner’s lounge<br />
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pARK lEIsURE CHARITy WORK<br />
At <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure we’re very proud of our charity achievements <strong>and</strong> would like<br />
<strong>to</strong> firstly say a huge ‘Thank you’ <strong>and</strong> ‘Well Done’ <strong>to</strong> everyone’s efforts in helping<br />
us ra<strong>is</strong>e over £12,000 so far for our chosen charities: Cash for Kids <strong>and</strong> Cancer<br />
research UK. Over the past few months all <strong>park</strong>s have been busy holding events<br />
<strong>and</strong> activities <strong>to</strong> help us reach th<strong>is</strong> significant amount, especially over the Queen’s<br />
Diamond jubilee weekend, so a big well done again <strong>to</strong> everyone involved - th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
a fantastic achievement which both charities will greatly appreciate.<br />
Scarfell Pike<br />
At the <strong>to</strong>p of Mount Snowdon<br />
At the foot of Ben Nev<strong>is</strong><br />
Gary, James <strong>and</strong> Miles<br />
Back in July Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Gary <strong>and</strong> Miles were joined by Grant <strong>and</strong><br />
James <strong>to</strong> kick off Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure’s efforts <strong>to</strong> ra<strong>is</strong>e £20,000 by<br />
attempting their most extreme test <strong>to</strong> date: cycling between the<br />
Three Peaks <strong>and</strong> climbing them all in just six days!<br />
They braved the elements, overcame accidents, battled through all<br />
types of weather <strong>and</strong> pushed their bodies <strong>to</strong> the limits – but th<strong>is</strong><br />
was all worth it for the breathtakingly beautiful views <strong>and</strong> feeling of<br />
accompl<strong>is</strong>hment when they reached <strong>and</strong> conquered each mountain.<br />
The whole experience was an unforgettable one for the guys.<br />
The guys have been blown away by everyone who sponsored them<br />
<strong>and</strong> their generosity, helping us <strong>to</strong> surpass the half-way target.<br />
And there’s still opportunity <strong>to</strong> help ra<strong>is</strong>e even more for cash<br />
for kids <strong>and</strong> cancer research Uk – check out the Just Giving<br />
page www.justgiving.com/<strong>park</strong>-le<strong>is</strong>ure - every penny counts<br />
<strong>and</strong> would make such a difference <strong>to</strong> both charities.<br />
FUN TIMEs AND<br />
FUNDRAIsING<br />
AT THE CRAZy BEAR<br />
On 11th August Heather View was packed<br />
out with owners <strong>and</strong> their families, alongside<br />
Kenny D, the Metro Radio crew <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Cash for Kids girls, who enjoyed a big<br />
fundra<strong>is</strong>ing Fun Day organ<strong>is</strong>ed by the Crazy<br />
Bear Manager, Carl.<br />
They were joined by children’s characters<br />
Mickey <strong>and</strong> Minnie Mouse <strong>and</strong> Dora<br />
the Explorer for a day of <strong>family</strong>-friendly<br />
activities that included face painting,<br />
dog show, limbo competition, <strong>and</strong> an owners only raffle with some brilliant<br />
prizes on offer. Attendees where also treated <strong>to</strong> a spectacular performance from dance troop<br />
California Girls. All of which helped Carl <strong>to</strong> ra<strong>is</strong>e £697,<br />
The fun didn’t s<strong>to</strong>p there though – a night-time auction helped ra<strong>is</strong>e a further £600 thanks<br />
<strong>to</strong> an electric car <strong>and</strong> tickets <strong>to</strong> D<strong>is</strong>ney Mickey’s Magic Show at the Metro Arena being<br />
auctioned off. On behalf of the Crazy Bear team, who did a fantastic job organ<strong>is</strong>ing the<br />
whole event, we’d like <strong>to</strong> say a huge ‘Thank You’ <strong>to</strong> everyone who helped out on the day<br />
<strong>and</strong> donated great prizes, with a special mention <strong>to</strong>: Pink Ink Entertainment, Andrew James<br />
Worldwide, the Cash for Kids girls <strong>and</strong> Metro Radio.<br />
It was a great day, everyone really enjoyed themselves <strong>and</strong> their generosity resulted in a<br />
massive £1,300 being ra<strong>is</strong>ed.<br />
KEEp THE CHARITy EFFORTs GOING!<br />
We’re not s<strong>to</strong>pping there with our charity efforts: we aim <strong>to</strong> ra<strong>is</strong>e another £8,000 <strong>to</strong> reach our<br />
£20,000 target by the end of th<strong>is</strong> year, There are plenty of other fun things coming up in the<br />
next few months so make sure you keep an eye out around <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> check <strong>your</strong> Owners<br />
Lounge at www.<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk/owners-login <strong>to</strong> be updated<br />
<strong>For</strong> some inspiration here’s what Chantry has planned:<br />
The Great Chantry Bake Off<br />
Back for its 3rd year the Great Chantry Bake Off returns <strong>to</strong><br />
continue ra<strong>is</strong>ing money for our nominated charities.<br />
Enjoyed by all who attend <strong>and</strong> well supported by owners,<br />
it’ll take place on Saturday 22nd September from<br />
10am <strong>and</strong> there are two categories: 1) Savory <strong>and</strong> 2)<br />
Sweet so whichever category <strong>your</strong> d<strong>is</strong>h comes under<br />
– get baking!<br />
<strong>For</strong> only £1 <strong>to</strong> enter there’ll be refreshments as<br />
well as sampling <strong>and</strong> judging will take place in the<br />
cottage: a 1st place <strong>and</strong> Runner-Up will be awarded<br />
after voting in each category. Last year’s event was<br />
won by Mrs Comp<strong>to</strong>n’s Great Scones & Mr Kemp’s<br />
Luscious Lemon Cake - we hope <strong>to</strong> see them both<br />
defending their crown!<br />
There will be plenty more activities <strong>and</strong> events coming up<br />
across all <strong>park</strong>s but if you have any fundra<strong>is</strong>ing ideas you’d<br />
like <strong>to</strong> see happening on <strong>park</strong>, please let us know!<br />
JUBILEE FUN<br />
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contact us t. 01726 812 868 e.parnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
pARK MANAGERs UpDATE<br />
With the end of the summer season looming we hope you all<br />
managed <strong>to</strong> get the best from <strong>your</strong> holiday homes despite the<br />
poor weather.<br />
We have again been busy on the <strong>park</strong> adding the fin<strong>is</strong>hing <strong>to</strong>uches <strong>to</strong> the Lake View development <strong>and</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
facilities, as well as new bark <strong>to</strong> the <strong>park</strong>s many flower <strong>and</strong> shrub beds, thank you for bearing with us during the<br />
last few months.<br />
I would like <strong>to</strong> personally thank all the owners who kindly donated, supported <strong>and</strong> followed us on our charity<br />
Bike <strong>and</strong> Hike challenge during July. It was a real boost for us knowing how many of our owners were backing the<br />
cause. It was probably the <strong>to</strong>ughest 6 days I have ever experienced so many thanks again.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> ensure the new pool <strong>and</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure facilities fit with all our owners needs, so should you have any<br />
suggestions regarding opening times or new ideas we could look at implementing please let either myself or the<br />
reception team know <strong>your</strong> thoughts.<br />
There have been a few team changes at the <strong>park</strong> over the summer <strong>and</strong> we would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all the new Par team<br />
members a long <strong>and</strong> successful career with us here at the <strong>park</strong>.<br />
From us all at Par S<strong>and</strong>s we hope you all enjoy the rest of the season,<br />
James Gourlay - Area Manager<br />
NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
CCTv<br />
We have recently upgraded our <strong>park</strong> CCTV coverage; you will see some<br />
warning signs up <strong>and</strong> around the <strong>park</strong>. Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> nothing <strong>to</strong> be alarmed<br />
about <strong>and</strong> has been put in<strong>to</strong> place <strong>to</strong> help ass<strong>is</strong>t security at Par S<strong>and</strong>s .<br />
BIKE RIDE<br />
In our summer edition we <strong>to</strong>ld you about Mr Lainchbury ra<strong>is</strong>ing money<br />
for Children’s Hospice South West, well we are pleased <strong>to</strong> announce that<br />
he made it, collecting over £2,000! Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure donated £<strong>500</strong> <strong>to</strong>wards<br />
h<strong>is</strong> bike ride challenge <strong>and</strong> awarded Mr Lainchbury the cheque when he<br />
popped in<strong>to</strong> reception <strong>to</strong> tell us all about it.<br />
jUBIlEE BEER<br />
FEsTIvAl<br />
Mr Wroath from pitch EW11 <strong>is</strong> the President of the Lions Club of<br />
Tav<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ck who organ<strong>is</strong>ed a Jubilee Beer Festival as part of the <strong>to</strong>wn’s<br />
celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Par S<strong>and</strong>s sponsored a<br />
guest beer called ‘Lizzies Dimples’ which went down a treat. It was a<br />
great success, even though it was a bit damp they still sold lots of beer.<br />
sWIMMING<br />
pOOl REFIT<br />
Here at par s<strong>and</strong>s we closed our<br />
swimming pool late last year ready<br />
for a new refit costing in excess of<br />
around £350,000<br />
Back in May we re-opened the swimming pool which has proven <strong>to</strong><br />
be a huge success with holiday makers, owners <strong>and</strong> local residents<br />
alike. In addition <strong>to</strong> the re-vamped swimming pool, we now have<br />
much better changing rooms <strong>and</strong> seating area where you can<br />
relax, enjoy a tea or coffee, access free Wi-Fi or watch the large TV<br />
screens whilst friends <strong>and</strong> <strong>family</strong> use the swimming pool.<br />
the new swimming pool opening times are as follows:<br />
Adults only swim: sunday–Friday 9am–10am<br />
open session: mon–sunday 10am–5:30pm<br />
Par S<strong>and</strong>s<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
pHIl GOUlD<br />
position: Maintenance Manager<br />
reason for the award:<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> reward Phil for h<strong>is</strong> fantastic<br />
attitude - where no problem <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong>o big.<br />
Nothing seems <strong>to</strong> faze Phil <strong>and</strong> you can<br />
always count on him <strong>to</strong> get the job done<br />
well <strong>and</strong> on time. I hope you will all<br />
agree that he has got the <strong>park</strong><br />
looking beautiful, We have received<br />
so many great comments about<br />
the maintenance team <strong>and</strong> it <strong>is</strong><br />
a credit <strong>to</strong> Phil <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong> fellow<br />
workers.<br />
Well done Phil<br />
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DOG sHOW<br />
AT pAR sANDs<br />
par Carnival Dog show <strong>to</strong>ok place here at par s<strong>and</strong>s<br />
on the 15th July, next door <strong>to</strong> the le<strong>is</strong>ure complex. We<br />
saw a mixture of all sorts of dogs enter throughout the<br />
day ranging from labradors <strong>to</strong> Chihuahuas, all of which<br />
were very well behaved.<br />
There were prizes for Best Puppy, Most H<strong>and</strong>some Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Best Condition Veteran,<br />
Best Condition Under 15 inches, Best Condition Over 15 inches. Best Move, Best Pair ,Best Dog<br />
with Child H<strong>and</strong>ler. One of our owners Mrs. Russell from EW33 <strong>and</strong> her dog won 2nd place for<br />
Best Overall Dog <strong>and</strong> 2nd place in Best Pair<br />
Can we also take th<strong>is</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> remind all owners <strong>to</strong> make sure their loveable pets are kept<br />
on a lead while you are out <strong>and</strong> about on the <strong>park</strong>.<br />
ON yOUR<br />
DOORsTEp<br />
<strong>For</strong> those of you who use the beach regularly you will have noticed that the old shelter<br />
has gone that was opposite the reception office.<br />
Substantial works have also been taking place on the part of the clay trail that runs<br />
through the orchid meadow behind Eden Way. The old rotten boardwalk has been<br />
removed <strong>and</strong> replaced with a more durable s<strong>to</strong>ne pathway that has been laid <strong>to</strong> link up<br />
the east car <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> then cuts back through in<strong>to</strong> Eden Way.<br />
Finally the eastern car <strong>park</strong> has been levelled <strong>and</strong> graded as part of the work over the last<br />
few weeks.<br />
All of the above work has been made possible<br />
due <strong>to</strong> a grant from the Seaside Towns Bid, I<br />
hope you all agree it has made a big difference.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> all those involved in securing the<br />
funding especially Jan Philips, Friends of Par<br />
Beach, Par Par<strong>is</strong>h Council <strong>and</strong> Heidi Morgan <strong>to</strong><br />
name but a few.<br />
contact us t. 01726 812 868 e.parnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Dog show write up by<br />
stefan <strong>and</strong> sophie Russell<br />
“It was a warm sunny day on the Sunday 15th<br />
July where in Par S<strong>and</strong>s holiday <strong>park</strong> the Dog<br />
Show was about <strong>to</strong> begin. Many dog owners<br />
had brought their dogs <strong>to</strong> participate in<br />
the event, there were many classes such as:<br />
prettiest bitch, most h<strong>and</strong>some dog, best pair<br />
<strong>and</strong> many others.<br />
At the start of each class the judge would<br />
come over <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>le each dog then ask it <strong>to</strong><br />
be walked around the ring. They then judged<br />
each dog <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>ed out the prizes.<br />
We entered Douglas <strong>and</strong> Dougal in a few of<br />
the classes <strong>and</strong> won 1st prize in the best pair<br />
matched or unmatched class. At the end of the<br />
show everyone who had won 1st price was <strong>to</strong><br />
come in<strong>to</strong> the ring <strong>and</strong> the prize for the best<br />
dog in the show <strong>and</strong> Dougal won best reserve<br />
for the best dogs in the show.”<br />
Stefan <strong>and</strong> Sophie Russell EW33<br />
NOTICE BOARD<br />
WElCOME &<br />
CONGRATUlATIONs<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all our new owners the warmest<br />
of welcomes on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong>, we hope you are enjoying<br />
<strong>your</strong> first couple of months here on <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> are<br />
making the most of all the local area has <strong>to</strong> offer:<br />
mrs watkeys from Fowey<br />
mr & mrs wilcox from st Austell<br />
mr & mrs Gibbins from north Brackley<br />
mr & mrs whitley from tav<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ck<br />
mr & mrs hughes from cannock<br />
mr & mrs payne from leicester<br />
mrs clifft from Beaminster<br />
mr & mrs mellor from devon<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s howell from tywardreath<br />
mr Allen <strong>and</strong> mrs miedema from cornwall<br />
mr & mrs stanley from lostwithiel<br />
mr & mrs ritchie from northamp<strong>to</strong>nshire<br />
mr clack from devon<br />
Belated Birthday W<strong>is</strong>hes:<br />
Happy birthday <strong>to</strong> keith Bagley of E22<br />
who celebrated h<strong>is</strong> 71st birthday on 12th<br />
July<br />
Happy birthday from all at Par S<strong>and</strong>s <strong>to</strong><br />
nicola miller our cus<strong>to</strong>mer care manager<br />
who celebrated turning 30 on the 28th<br />
July.<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h many happy<br />
returns <strong>to</strong> our Area Manager here at Par<br />
S<strong>and</strong>s James Gourlay<br />
Happy birthday <strong>to</strong> patrick our night<br />
security who celebrated h<strong>is</strong> birthday on<br />
18th July<br />
New Baby:<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> lou<strong>is</strong>e & Adam<br />
teu<strong>to</strong>n on the birth of their baby boy<br />
tyler Jack. Lou<strong>is</strong>e <strong>is</strong> our Reception<br />
Manager here at Par S<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> all the families who have upgraded<br />
over the past few months, we hope you are settling in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>your</strong> new holiday home <strong>and</strong> that the move has been as<br />
stress free as possible.<br />
mrs tranckle from cornwall<br />
mr & mrs roose from plymouth<br />
mr & mrs hooper from l<strong>is</strong>keard<br />
mr & mrs dainty from worcestershire<br />
mr & mrs Brundell from derbyshire<br />
mr & mrs wil<strong>to</strong>n from huelgoat Brittany<br />
mr evans from cornwall<br />
mrs collyer from wimbourne<br />
mr & mrs hughes from cannock<br />
mr & mrs stanley from cornwall<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTs<br />
Anniversary Celebration:<br />
pauline & keith Bagley were regular<br />
holidaymakers for several years before<br />
they purchased their first holiday home<br />
with us in 2007. In Oc<strong>to</strong>ber th<strong>is</strong> year they<br />
will be celebrating their Golden Wedding<br />
Anniversary.<br />
They met on Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas Eve at the<br />
Swadlincote Rinx Dance Hall in 1959,<br />
which was renowned for being one of the<br />
best Dance Halls in the country!<br />
They married in 1962 <strong>and</strong> went on <strong>to</strong> have<br />
a daughter, Chr<strong>is</strong>tine who also owns at Par<br />
S<strong>and</strong>s! They have one gr<strong>and</strong>daughter <strong>and</strong><br />
two gr<strong>and</strong>sons <strong>and</strong> plan <strong>to</strong> celebrate their<br />
Golden Wedding Anniversary in St Ives with<br />
<strong>family</strong>.<br />
Congratulations:<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Brennan G<strong>is</strong>sing who<br />
has been promoted <strong>to</strong> Sales Manager we<br />
w<strong>is</strong>h him all the best in h<strong>is</strong> new job role.<br />
Everyone at Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure would like <strong>to</strong><br />
w<strong>is</strong>h our very own nikki <strong>and</strong> her now<br />
fiancé Russell many congratulations on<br />
the announcement of their engagement.<br />
After 5 years <strong>to</strong>gether Russell popped the<br />
question on Nikki’s 30th birthday after<br />
having her gr<strong>and</strong>mothers ring resized <strong>and</strong><br />
cleaned, how could Nikki res<strong>is</strong>t!<br />
Welcome:<br />
Please join us in giving a warm welcome<br />
<strong>to</strong> some new additions <strong>to</strong> the Par <strong>family</strong>.<br />
steve kempe rejoins the Sales team after<br />
a short time away, while steve howarth<br />
joins the company as Sales Executive. If you<br />
have yet <strong>to</strong> meet the two Steve’s in person<br />
please feel free <strong>to</strong> call in<strong>to</strong> the Sales Office.<br />
Joining our Reception team <strong>is</strong> vicky down.<br />
Working closely with Nikki, Vicky <strong>is</strong> on h<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> answer any questions you might have.<br />
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WHAT’s ON<br />
EDEN pROjECT<br />
HARvEsT FEsTIvAl<br />
8th - 16th september, Eden project,<br />
Bodelva<br />
Join in the autumnal fun at the Eden Project<br />
for its Harvest Festival, which prom<strong>is</strong>es <strong>to</strong> be<br />
one of the most memorable food festivals in<br />
Cornwall, with plenty of food, drink, dance <strong>and</strong><br />
merriment over the 9 days. There’s everything<br />
from daily talks (about food, wine, beer <strong>and</strong><br />
cider) from experts, cooking demonstrations<br />
<strong>and</strong> tastings from <strong>to</strong>p chefs <strong>and</strong> foodies from<br />
the local area. Don’t forget there’ll also be a<br />
whole host of Eden Project food producers<br />
<strong>and</strong> suppliers on h<strong>and</strong> with lots of tastings <strong>and</strong><br />
food stalls every day, plus live music <strong>to</strong> enjoy.<br />
<strong>For</strong> more information <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> find out times<br />
for individual events, check out the website<br />
www.edenproject.com or call<br />
01726 811911.<br />
lOOE MUsIC FEsTIvAl<br />
21st – 23rd september,<br />
looe, Cornwall<br />
Looe Music Festival started in 2011 with a<br />
m<strong>is</strong>sion <strong>to</strong> bring the best live b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>to</strong> the<br />
sunny little Corn<strong>is</strong>h f<strong>is</strong>hing port <strong>and</strong> have a big<br />
party on the beach. Gaining charitable status<br />
in March 2012, it’s a non-profit organ<strong>is</strong>ation<br />
so any profit goes in<strong>to</strong> next year’s festival or<br />
local community projects promoting music<br />
talent <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing. Th<strong>is</strong> year you can<br />
expect <strong>to</strong> see an amazing line-up: headliners<br />
The Stranglers, Levellers <strong>and</strong> The Skints, plus<br />
40 other fantastic b<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> art<strong>is</strong>ts. If you’re<br />
in the area it’s worth a v<strong>is</strong>it!<br />
Find out more <strong>and</strong> get <strong>your</strong> tickets from<br />
the website www.looemusic.co.uk or email<br />
contact@looemusic.co.uk<br />
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DRAWING IN THE<br />
HElIGAN HARvEsT<br />
27th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, The lost Gardens of<br />
Heligan, st Austell, Cornwall<br />
‘The Big Draw’ <strong>is</strong> an inclusive celebration<br />
of drawing that embraces 1,000 venues<br />
<strong>and</strong> half a million people from across the<br />
UK every Oc<strong>to</strong>ber aiming <strong>to</strong> help widen the<br />
country’s passion for drawing <strong>and</strong> expressing<br />
their imagination <strong>and</strong> creativity. The theme<br />
for th<strong>is</strong> year’s in Heligan <strong>is</strong> ‘Drawing in the<br />
Heligan Harvest’, complimenting the seasonal<br />
gardening activities <strong>and</strong> the annual Harvest<br />
d<strong>is</strong>play. Anyone can get involved – you are<br />
free <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>your</strong> own equipment, although<br />
basic art materials will be available. All<br />
ages are welcome <strong>and</strong> under 16’s must be<br />
accompanied by an adult.<br />
To find out more <strong>and</strong> get involved, check<br />
out both the lost Gardens of heligan<br />
website: www.heligan.com <strong>and</strong> the Big<br />
draw: www.campaignfordrawing.org so you<br />
don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out.<br />
FEsTIvAl OF spORT<br />
14th – 16th september, st Michael’s<br />
Mount, Marazion, penzance<br />
Launched in the UK’s 2012 Olympic year<br />
th<strong>is</strong> festival <strong>is</strong> hosted against the stunning<br />
backdrop of St Michael’s Mount organ<strong>is</strong>ed<br />
by the Participate Sport team, who have<br />
previously delivered world class events<br />
including the London, Barcelona <strong>and</strong> Abu<br />
Dhabi Triathlons. The 3 day sporting<br />
schedule guarantees an exceptional sporting<br />
experience for competi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> also offers<br />
value for money for all the <strong>family</strong>. There’ll<br />
be a combination of triathlon, long d<strong>is</strong>tance<br />
cycling road racing, open water swimming <strong>and</strong><br />
10km run on Mount’s Bay Beach, as well as<br />
live music, beach sport <strong>and</strong> much more festival<br />
fun – you can even join in the ‘have-a-go’<br />
activities taking place over the weekend, such<br />
as volleyball, kayaking <strong>and</strong> Fr<strong>is</strong>bee throwing!<br />
check out the website<br />
www.festivalofsport.net or email<br />
info@festivalofsport.net <strong>to</strong> find out more.<br />
CORNIsH pAsTy FEsTIvAl<br />
21st-23rd September, redruth Town Centre/Fairfield<br />
The famous Corn<strong>is</strong>h Pasty Festival returns <strong>to</strong> Redruth over the<br />
weekend of 21st <strong>to</strong> 23rd September. As always the festival celebrates<br />
all that <strong>is</strong> Corn<strong>is</strong>h. Th<strong>is</strong> year sees the festival kick off on Friday 21st<br />
with street theatre re-enacting the s<strong>to</strong>ry of a Redruth man who <strong>is</strong><br />
forced <strong>to</strong> sell h<strong>is</strong> wife <strong>to</strong> fund emigration <strong>to</strong> a foreign l<strong>and</strong>. Wh<strong>is</strong>t<br />
on Saturday, join the revellers in celebrating Pasty Day, where you<br />
can enjoy a pasty or three <strong>and</strong> washed down with the finest drinks<br />
Cornwall has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
The festival closes on Sunday with a morning walk around Redrurth’s<br />
mining heritage sites, paying homage <strong>to</strong> the famed tin miners <strong>and</strong><br />
their families.<br />
All in all, a weekend full of entertainment, food <strong>and</strong> heritage that <strong>is</strong><br />
not <strong>to</strong> be m<strong>is</strong>sed.<br />
check out the website www.v<strong>is</strong>itredruth.co.uk or call 01209<br />
210038 for more information about the weekend programme.<br />
NOT TO<br />
BE MIssED<br />
CORNWAll FOOD & DRINK FEsTIvAl<br />
28th – 30th september, lemon quay, Truo<br />
The Corn<strong>is</strong>h Food <strong>and</strong> Drink Festival <strong>is</strong> a celebration of the very best<br />
of local food <strong>and</strong> drink: featuring cheese makers, bakers, brewers,<br />
sausage makers, chocolatiers in the food pavilion, plus there’s also a<br />
great line-up of chefs <strong>and</strong> plenty of food on offer <strong>to</strong> sample. Set in<br />
the heart of Truro the event <strong>is</strong> now firmly establ<strong>is</strong>hed as one of the<br />
nation’s favourite food festivals celebrating the cream of Corn<strong>is</strong>h<br />
produce. With more than 60 exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs, a packed timetable of chef<br />
demos <strong>and</strong> master classes, creative fun for kids in the Funky Food<br />
Zone <strong>and</strong> the Croust Bar, there’s something for everyone’s taste<br />
buds!<br />
watch out for some exciting evening events <strong>to</strong> be announced<br />
close <strong>to</strong> the festival <strong>and</strong> find out more on the website<br />
www.cornwallfood<strong>and</strong>drink.co.uk or call 01872 865101.<br />
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alnwick Castle <strong>is</strong> a <strong>family</strong> day out <strong>to</strong> fire the<br />
imagination. Home <strong>to</strong> the Duke <strong>and</strong> Duchess<br />
of Northumberl<strong>and</strong>, it <strong>is</strong> one of the largest<br />
inhabited castles in Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> known as<br />
The Windsor of the North.<br />
he castle has dominated the <strong>to</strong>wn since medieval times <strong>and</strong> you may<br />
recogn<strong>is</strong>e it from its recent starring role as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter<br />
series of films. But the castle <strong>is</strong> not just a famous film location <strong>and</strong> inside<br />
its battlements you’ll find a host of activities based around Alnwick’s rich h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
You will be awestruck by the castle architecture, from the ramparts <strong>to</strong> the<br />
magnificent interiors of the state rooms, library <strong>and</strong> Rena<strong>is</strong>sance drawing room.<br />
There <strong>is</strong> also a stunning private art collection including works by Van Dyke <strong>and</strong><br />
Canalet<strong>to</strong>. The castle <strong>is</strong> also home <strong>to</strong> the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberl<strong>and</strong><br />
with weapons <strong>and</strong> memorabilia galore.<br />
Alnwick castle has the perfect mix of h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry<br />
<strong>and</strong> mythology <strong>to</strong> bring the castle <strong>to</strong> life<br />
for the whole <strong>family</strong>. Young adventurers can<br />
step in<strong>to</strong> the medieval world of the Knight’s<br />
Quest, dressing up as a courageous knight or<br />
a beautiful lady of the realm, while learning<br />
ancient arts <strong>and</strong> craftsmanship with the<br />
resident knights <strong>and</strong> ladies of Alnwick Castle.<br />
<strong>For</strong> the bravest of knights why not put<br />
<strong>your</strong> chivalric skills <strong>to</strong> the test in Dragon<br />
Quest, where you’ll come face-<strong>to</strong>-face with<br />
Northumberl<strong>and</strong>’s fiercest dragon.<br />
DARE <strong>to</strong> enter? Alnwick’s newest attraction<br />
tests even the bravest souls; descend in<strong>to</strong><br />
the darkness beneath the castle walls <strong>and</strong><br />
d<strong>is</strong>cover what awaits you in The Lost Cellars.<br />
The Keeper of the Lost Souls invites you on a<br />
journey down deep in<strong>to</strong> the mysteries of The<br />
Cellars of Alnwick Castle, where the air <strong>is</strong> thick<br />
with forgotten centuries <strong>and</strong> the sounds of the<br />
past linger on.<br />
… Beware th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> not for the faint of heart or<br />
those timorous souls who fear the shadows of<br />
the eternal night...<br />
Alnwick Gardens<br />
The Alnwick Garden <strong>is</strong> one of the most exciting contemporary gardens on earth. A garden<br />
for gardeners with a design that looks <strong>to</strong> the future. It’s a stunning attraction <strong>and</strong> a floral<br />
wonderl<strong>and</strong>. But th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>n’t just an attraction for keen horticultural<strong>is</strong>ts. The Alnwick Garden<br />
prides itself on being a place for families with lots of chances <strong>to</strong> get wet <strong>and</strong> play. You can<br />
collect water in the mini trac<strong>to</strong>rs, paddle in the rills, see the many ways water can move in the<br />
Serpent Garden <strong>and</strong> dodge the Gr<strong>and</strong> Cascade’s jets.<br />
Serpent Garden<br />
In the Serpent Garden, eight water<br />
sculptures nestle in the coils of a <strong>to</strong>piary<br />
serpent, leading you <strong>to</strong> Torricelli, an<br />
interactive water sculpture which fills slowly<br />
until its ground jets spring <strong>to</strong> life. Torricelli<br />
works with the scientific principle of<br />
hydrostatic pressure, <strong>and</strong> each of the water<br />
sculptures are designed <strong>to</strong> show a different<br />
aspect of water <strong>and</strong> how it can be made <strong>to</strong><br />
look <strong>and</strong> move.<br />
The water sculptures have been created<br />
by William Pye, one of the world’s leading<br />
water sculp<strong>to</strong>rs, who brings art <strong>and</strong> science<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether in h<strong>is</strong> work. Each one <strong>is</strong> made from<br />
mirror-pol<strong>is</strong>hed stainless steel.<br />
The Po<strong>is</strong>on Garden<br />
Behind the locked gates of the Po<strong>is</strong>on Garden,<br />
guides share tales of deadly plants. Myths <strong>and</strong><br />
legends are uncovered, along with facts from<br />
science <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Many of the plants are already well-known for<br />
their medicinal properties, but as its crea<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
the Duchess of Northumberl<strong>and</strong> said:<br />
‘I wondered why so many gardens around the<br />
world focused on the healing power of plants<br />
rather than their ability <strong>to</strong> kill... I felt that most<br />
children I knew would be more interested in<br />
hearing how a plant killed, how long it would<br />
take you <strong>to</strong> die if you ate it <strong>and</strong> how gruesome<br />
<strong>and</strong> painful the death might be.’<br />
There are over 100 plants of varying<br />
deadliness grown in the Po<strong>is</strong>on Garden. Some<br />
of the plants are beautiful despite being<br />
deadly, <strong>and</strong> other look so harmless it <strong>is</strong> hard <strong>to</strong><br />
imagine their dangerous, even fatal, qualities.<br />
www.alnwickgarden.com<br />
Locked <strong>and</strong> und<strong>is</strong>turbed for decades, the old<br />
cellars are hidden deep beneath the Castle’s<br />
walls. Over the last 6 months, th<strong>is</strong> ab<strong>and</strong>oned<br />
space has been transformed in<strong>to</strong> a br<strong>and</strong> new<br />
attraction, The Lost Cellars – unique <strong>to</strong> the<br />
North of Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
There’ll be tales of terrible fates <strong>and</strong> gr<strong>is</strong>ly<br />
folklore combined with character holograms,<br />
hair-ra<strong>is</strong>ing lighting <strong>and</strong> the very latest audio<br />
technology.<br />
www.alnwickcastle.com<br />
We have 3 day<br />
tickets for Alnwick<br />
Gardens up for grabs!<br />
<strong>to</strong> win a ticket all you have<br />
<strong>to</strong> do <strong>is</strong> find where we have hidden<br />
th<strong>is</strong> leaf logo<br />
Fill in the form below <strong>and</strong> we will draw<br />
three lucky winners from the correct<br />
entries – Good luck!<br />
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nAme:<br />
pArk:<br />
pitch no:<br />
pAGe loGo <strong>is</strong> hidden on:<br />
AlNWICK<br />
GARDENs<br />
TICKET<br />
GIvE AWAy!<br />
Fill in <strong>your</strong> details <strong>and</strong> send it back <strong>to</strong> us at; Park<br />
Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York Business<br />
Park, York, YO26 6RS. The winner will be<br />
announced in the next <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’,<br />
Good lUck!<br />
Closing date: 1st November 2012. T&Cs available<br />
online at: www.<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk/competitions
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contact us t. 01200 445 465 e.twynnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
pARK MANAGERs UpDATE<br />
I would just like <strong>to</strong> take th<strong>is</strong> oportunity <strong>to</strong> thank everyone for<br />
all their help during the Jubilee festivities. From the response we<br />
have had since, we really need <strong>to</strong> make up another excuse so we<br />
can throw another party – it really was a cracking day!<br />
Luckily the weather was fantastic <strong>and</strong> we were blown away with the home baking on show which wouldn’t<br />
have looked out of place on an ep<strong>is</strong>ode of Masterchef. With everyone’s great fundra<strong>is</strong>ing efforts on the day<br />
we managed <strong>to</strong> ra<strong>is</strong>e nearly £<strong>500</strong> which <strong>is</strong> a fantastic amount for our two charities, Cash for Kids <strong>and</strong> Cancer<br />
Research UK.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> update <strong>is</strong> turning in<strong>to</strong> one big thank you message but we have been as<strong>to</strong>unded yet again by the generosity<br />
show by our owners, the current <strong>to</strong>tal for the Three Peaks Bike <strong>and</strong> Hike Challenge added <strong>to</strong> all our fundra<strong>is</strong>ing<br />
efforts th<strong>is</strong> year now <strong>to</strong>tals well over £12,000, just over half way <strong>to</strong> hitting our target. The lads are still walking<br />
like John Wayne but it was a fantastic effort <strong>and</strong> well worth the pain. So well done <strong>to</strong> all who <strong>to</strong>ok part.<br />
We look forward <strong>to</strong> seeing you all on <strong>park</strong> over the coming months, making the most of the indian summer which<br />
we have booked in advance.<br />
phill Bur<strong>to</strong>n – Company Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
pApIER-MâCHé<br />
pORTRAIT -<br />
GUEss THE<br />
OWNER<br />
There must be something in the water<br />
here at Twyn because we have such a<br />
creative bunch of owners!<br />
papier-mâché portrait -<br />
Guess the Owner entry form<br />
<strong>your</strong> name:<br />
<strong>your</strong> Answer:<br />
<strong>your</strong> pitch no.<br />
To celebrate <strong>your</strong><br />
creativity we are running a<br />
competition <strong>to</strong><br />
WIN £25 OF<br />
VOUCHERS<br />
TO SPEND AT<br />
THE BUCK INN<br />
All you have <strong>to</strong> do <strong>is</strong> guess<br />
the owner of the mystery<br />
papier-mâché head <strong>and</strong> fill<br />
in the details below, we will<br />
announce the winner in the<br />
next <strong>is</strong>sue of<br />
‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’<br />
Please send <strong>your</strong> entry <strong>to</strong> Hattie Medd, Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor<br />
Court, York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS<br />
Or email <strong>to</strong>: edi<strong>to</strong>r@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
*Please note th<strong>is</strong> competition <strong>is</strong> not open <strong>to</strong> the owner or their relatives<br />
Twyn-Ghyl l<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
sTUART BEN<br />
ACCOM<br />
position: Maintenance Team<br />
reason for award: Stuart has been with us for over five years<br />
now <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong> attention <strong>to</strong> detail has really made him st<strong>and</strong> out<br />
for th<strong>is</strong> award, he <strong>is</strong> a hard worker <strong>and</strong> has really impressed over<br />
the last couple of months, Well done Stuart!<br />
NEW sTAFF -<br />
WElCOMEs<br />
Join us in welcoming back old friend <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>park</strong>. Steve O’Hanlon, who left last June<br />
rejoins the team as Sales Manager. <strong>For</strong><br />
those of you who don’t know Steve, he’s<br />
an avid cycl<strong>is</strong>t <strong>and</strong> mountain biker. A<br />
native of Liverpool (of the red variety)<br />
he <strong>is</strong> a keen walker <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> often found<br />
rambling around nearby Pendle Hill. If<br />
you have yet <strong>to</strong> meet Steve please feel<br />
free <strong>to</strong> call in<strong>to</strong> the office <strong>to</strong> say hi.<br />
Also joining the team <strong>is</strong> Lee who has<br />
recently joined us in the office team,<br />
Lee has over nine years’ experience in<br />
Holiday Home Sales but <strong>is</strong> now very<br />
excited <strong>to</strong> be working on h<strong>is</strong> first five<br />
star <strong>park</strong>. Lee lives in Pres<strong>to</strong>n but<br />
originates from Cumbria. H<strong>is</strong> main<br />
interests are Rugby Union, swimming<br />
<strong>and</strong> all outdoor pursuits. Do call in <strong>and</strong><br />
say hello if you are yet <strong>to</strong> meet either<br />
of the new lads, they are looking<br />
forward <strong>to</strong> meeting you all.<br />
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DIsCOvER GIsBURN<br />
G<strong>is</strong>burn, the stunning village nestling within<br />
the beautiful Ribble valley at the very heart of<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
The Village has picturesque s<strong>to</strong>ne cottages, a partly cobbled main street <strong>and</strong><br />
a large magnificent 17th century Inn dating back <strong>to</strong>1635 which has now been<br />
converted in<strong>to</strong> houses. The Medieval church with its large graveyard <strong>and</strong> sturdy<br />
<strong>to</strong>wer dominates the centre of the village.<br />
Set back from the village, <strong>is</strong> G<strong>is</strong>burn Park mansion, once the <strong>family</strong> seat of<br />
the Lord’s Ribblesdale, now a private hospital. A short walk away <strong>is</strong> the River<br />
Ribble <strong>and</strong> its wooded banks. G<strong>is</strong>burn <strong>is</strong> surrounded by a patchwork of fields,<br />
hedgerows <strong>and</strong> small woods well served by footpaths <strong>and</strong> quiet country lanes.<br />
The village <strong>is</strong> a vibrant agricultural community with many businesses <strong>and</strong> a<br />
thriving school plus well used village hall. At the western approach <strong>to</strong> the village<br />
<strong>is</strong> G<strong>is</strong>burn Auction Mart a lively <strong>and</strong> regionally important agricultural market.<br />
sTIRK HOUsE HOTEl -<br />
relax at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure! – open <strong>to</strong> all owners<br />
As a location <strong>to</strong> relax, get fit, or social<strong>is</strong>e, Stirk House packs it all in.<br />
Twyn Ghyll Owners can take advantage of Stirk House’s superbly appointed<br />
country club equipped with swimming pool, sauna <strong>and</strong> steam room Free oF<br />
chArGe! Not only that but you can make full use of their fully equipped<br />
gymnasium, squash court, <strong>to</strong>ning suite, beauty treatments <strong>and</strong> solarium, at a<br />
concessionary price. There are also friendly well qualified le<strong>is</strong>ure adv<strong>is</strong>ers on<br />
h<strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> look after <strong>your</strong> needs.<br />
stirk house hotel, nr clitheroe, G<strong>is</strong>burn, lancashire pB7 4lJ<br />
01200 445 099<br />
lA lOCANDA ITAlIAN<br />
If you’re looking for a fantastic choice of authentic Italian food, wines <strong>and</strong> beer,<br />
all served with a smile, look no further than La Loc<strong>and</strong>a Italian restaurant in<br />
G<strong>is</strong>burn. Known by locals as a real gem, th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> a truly delightful place offering<br />
diners a true Italian experience in a stunning rustic setting with a varied menu<br />
offering local produce – don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out on the great value Early Bird menu<br />
where you can get two courses for £10.<br />
La Loc<strong>and</strong>a <strong>is</strong> a great choice whether you’re with <strong>family</strong>, friends or with a party -<br />
make sure you pay a v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>and</strong> you won’t be d<strong>is</strong>appointed!<br />
www.laloc<strong>and</strong>a.co.uk<br />
main street, G<strong>is</strong>burn, lancashire, BB7 4hh<br />
tel: 01200 445303<br />
contact us t. 01200 445 465 e.twynnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
NOTICE BOARD<br />
OWNER<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTs<br />
Weddings<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a special<br />
congratulations <strong>to</strong> leanne ellaby <strong>and</strong> lyle<br />
deluce who got married on the 14th July,<br />
we hope you had a perfect day, Good Luck<br />
<strong>and</strong> Congratulations <strong>to</strong> you both from<br />
everyone at Twyn Ghyll.<br />
Congratulations<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h our<br />
congratulations <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>m <strong>and</strong> diane smith<br />
[pictured below] who celebrated their<br />
Golden Wedding anniversary on the 8th<br />
September, we hope you had a memorable<br />
day.<br />
Belated Birthday W<strong>is</strong>hes<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a very Happy Birthday <strong>to</strong>:<br />
14th July – phill Bur<strong>to</strong>n<br />
18th July – rachel at the Buck’s 40th birthday<br />
22nd July – Geoff ward (21 again!!!!!!!)<br />
4th August – dave nicholson<br />
12th August – chr<strong>is</strong>tine dickinson<br />
15th August – Adam Asquith<br />
7th September – vera hunter<br />
Happy birthday <strong>to</strong> everyone!<br />
A very special happy birthday <strong>to</strong> harold<br />
dickinson <strong>and</strong> diane smith [pictured right]<br />
who are both 70 at the end of September,<br />
we hope you both have a great day!<br />
WElCOME &<br />
CONGRATUlATIONs<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all our new owners the<br />
warmest of welcomes on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong>, we hope<br />
you are enjoying <strong>your</strong> first couple of months<br />
here on <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> are making the most of all<br />
the area has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
mr & ms Brook & webster from Bury<br />
mr & mrs harr<strong>is</strong>on from manchester<br />
mr & mrs crook from Bol<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr & mrs molloy from Bol<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> all the families who have<br />
upgraded over the past few months, we hope<br />
you are settling in<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> new holiday home<br />
<strong>and</strong> that moving has been as stress free as<br />
possible.<br />
mrs Faulds from cheshire<br />
mrs & mrs deacon from lancashire<br />
mr & mrs hicks from clitheroe<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s clarke from wigan<br />
mr & mrs Flint from hebden Bridge<br />
mr & mrs mahon from manchester<br />
mr & mrs Gregson from lancs<br />
mrs cocca from cheshire<br />
mr & mrs kirby from Florida<br />
mr & mrs Gibbons from lancs<br />
mr & mrs norr<strong>is</strong> from Bol<strong>to</strong>n<br />
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WHAT’s ON<br />
contact us t. 01200 445 465 e.twynnews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
BlACKpOOl FIREWORK CHAMpIONsHIps<br />
7th – 29th september, Tower Festival Headl<strong>and</strong>,<br />
Blackpool promenade<br />
The skies above Blackpool will once again be lit up th<strong>is</strong> September<br />
when the spectacular Firework Championships returns <strong>to</strong> the popular<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur<strong>is</strong>t seaside resort. The event will gather <strong>to</strong>gether the very best<br />
of the world’s firework elite <strong>and</strong> prom<strong>is</strong>es a series of shows with<br />
jaw-dropping entertainment for all the <strong>family</strong> – from Canada, France<br />
<strong>and</strong> Australia. Build up will start at 7.30pm <strong>and</strong> fireworks d<strong>is</strong>plays will<br />
commence at approximately 8.30pm (subject <strong>to</strong> suitable weather<br />
conditions).<br />
<strong>For</strong> more information check out the website www.v<strong>is</strong>itblackpool.<br />
com or call 01253 478222 for updates.<br />
BlACKpOOl IllUMINATIONs<br />
31st August – 4th November, Blackpool promenade<br />
Whether you’ve been <strong>to</strong> Blackpool before or it’s <strong>your</strong> first v<strong>is</strong>it,<br />
Blackpool Illuminations are the sort of spectacle everyone should<br />
see at least once. Enthralling millions of v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs each year, it’s the<br />
greatest free light show <strong>and</strong> has been a major part of the <strong>to</strong>wn’s<br />
attractions since 1879 when they were described as ‘artificial<br />
sunlight’. Throughout September until November there are a whole<br />
host of opportunities <strong>to</strong> witness them for <strong>your</strong>selves – don’t m<strong>is</strong>s the<br />
‘Big Switch On’ which <strong>is</strong> the brightest night, when the switch <strong>is</strong> pulled<br />
<strong>to</strong> create the magic <strong>and</strong> excitement that Blackpool <strong>is</strong> know for.<br />
Find out more on the website:<br />
www.v<strong>is</strong>itblackpoolilluminations.com or call 01253 478222.<br />
lANCAsTER MUsIC FEsTIvl<br />
12th - 14th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, lancaster<br />
The 4th Lancaster Music Festival takes place Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 12th through<br />
<strong>to</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 14th <strong>and</strong> will have more than 200 performances from<br />
local, national <strong>and</strong> international acts ranging from classical <strong>to</strong> punk,<br />
electronica <strong>to</strong> blue grass, <strong>and</strong> everything else in-between.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> festival reflects Lancaster’s abundance of music <strong>and</strong> the<br />
excellence <strong>and</strong> diversity of that music. The festival <strong>is</strong> a grassroots<br />
initiative driven by more than 30 music locations, promoters,<br />
organ<strong>is</strong>ations (public <strong>and</strong> private) <strong>and</strong> dozens of musicians.<br />
The festival celebrates a music city <strong>to</strong> be proud of <strong>and</strong> aims <strong>to</strong><br />
showcase th<strong>is</strong> for one weekend of the year putting Lancaster on the<br />
map <strong>and</strong> drawing attention <strong>to</strong> the music that takes place throughout<br />
the year <strong>and</strong> the venues <strong>and</strong> organ<strong>is</strong>ations that support it.<br />
Along with music there will be ale trails, beer festivals, Lancaster<br />
Musical Treasure Trails <strong>and</strong> a food festival. There will also be music<br />
<strong>and</strong> music industry workshops for those who want <strong>to</strong> develop their<br />
music further.<br />
<strong>For</strong> more information: www.lancastermusicfestival.com<br />
TWIlIGHT TERROR TOURs AT<br />
GAWTHORpE HAll<br />
31st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley<br />
Are you brave enough <strong>to</strong> enter Gawthorpe Hall once the night comes<br />
<strong>and</strong> darkness falls on the spookiest night of the year? Join in the<br />
Halloween fun <strong>and</strong> experience a spooky <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>and</strong> see what ghostly<br />
memories you uncover – bring a <strong>to</strong>rch <strong>and</strong> sensible footwear as it will<br />
be dark – beware! Times start at 7pm <strong>and</strong> booking <strong>is</strong> essential.<br />
check out the website at: www.v<strong>is</strong>itburnley.com or call 01282<br />
771004 <strong>to</strong> find out more <strong>and</strong> book <strong>your</strong> tickets so you don’t<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s out!<br />
lANCAsTER FIREWORK spECTACUlAR<br />
3rd November, Castle Hill, lancaster<br />
The skies above Lancaster will be ablaze with colour once again when<br />
Lancaster City Council launches its 2012 Firework Spectacular.<br />
Taking place on 3rd November, the event <strong>is</strong> shaping up <strong>to</strong> be<br />
bigger <strong>and</strong> better than ever – especially since th<strong>is</strong> year the theme<br />
<strong>is</strong> based on the Lancashire Witches marking the culmination of the<br />
commemorative events of the 400th anniversary of the infamous<br />
Witch Trials.<br />
There will be themed activities <strong>to</strong> get involved in during the day,<br />
including guided walks, s<strong>to</strong>rytelling, arts <strong>and</strong> crafts <strong>and</strong> lantern-making<br />
workshops before the main event in the evening.<br />
More details of the daytime events <strong>and</strong> official viewing areas can<br />
be found at the v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r information centres in lancashire <strong>and</strong><br />
morecambe or on the website:<br />
www.lancaster.gov.uk/fireworks, or call 01524 582394.<br />
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Out&About THIs AUTUMN<br />
Autumn <strong>is</strong> a great time <strong>to</strong> get out <strong>and</strong> about<br />
in the fresh air, <strong>to</strong> take in the changing colours<br />
<strong>and</strong> textures that surround <strong>your</strong> favourite<br />
places. Make the best of the season by having a<br />
look at our Out <strong>and</strong> About <strong>recommend</strong>ations<br />
around <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong>s, giving our favourite<br />
locations, be it on foot with <strong>your</strong> four legged<br />
friend or jumping on <strong>your</strong> two wheeler <strong>and</strong><br />
gliding over the freshly fallen leaves.<br />
lAntic BAy BeAch<br />
Par S<strong>and</strong>s<br />
lAntic BAy BeAch – wAlk<br />
South East Cornwall’s best kept<br />
secret, Lantic Bay <strong>is</strong> a quiet<br />
sheltered cove with white s<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
making it feel more like the Mediterranean,<br />
than Cornwall. The beach makes for a great<br />
walk <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> also dog friendly.<br />
Getting <strong>to</strong> Lantic Bay involves a walk <strong>and</strong><br />
steep trek for about 20 minutes down <strong>to</strong> the<br />
beach, but the far reaching views from the <strong>to</strong>p<br />
of the cliff are amazing <strong>and</strong> the secluded beach<br />
<strong>is</strong> ideal for relaxing on when you get there.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> an excellent beach well worth a v<strong>is</strong>it,<br />
but be warned due <strong>to</strong> strong riptides bathing<br />
can be hazardous!<br />
pAr sAnds - Bike ride<br />
From quiet country lanes<br />
me<strong>and</strong>ering through picturesque<br />
villages <strong>and</strong> ancient harbours,<br />
<strong>to</strong> more challenging off-road routes in<br />
the Corn<strong>is</strong>h countryside, Cornwall offers a<br />
fantastic variety of cycling routes <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover.<br />
The Camel Trail <strong>is</strong> one of the most successful<br />
recreational trails in the UK <strong>and</strong> takes you<br />
18 miles along a d<strong>is</strong>used railway line between<br />
Bodmin, Wadebridge <strong>and</strong> Pads<strong>to</strong>w – you can<br />
hire bikes from each location so there’s no<br />
excuse not <strong>to</strong> explore <strong>and</strong> enjoy the stunning<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scapes from <strong>your</strong> saddle!<br />
The Coast <strong>to</strong> Coast trail <strong>is</strong> also ideal for<br />
those with young children, while there’re the<br />
more challenging North Cornwall coastal<br />
roads providing the steepest gradients in the<br />
county. The Clay Trails around St Austell offer<br />
5 different routes taking you across dramatic<br />
scenery of l<strong>and</strong>scape well known for its pits<br />
from the old clay mining industry 250 years<br />
ago. These trails, which opened in 2005,<br />
enable v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> enjoy th<strong>is</strong> unique area of<br />
Cornwall by foot or bike, <strong>and</strong> their stunning<br />
views <strong>and</strong> sense of peace are waiting <strong>to</strong> be<br />
enjoyed <strong>and</strong> appreciated!<br />
Heather View<br />
pres<strong>to</strong>n pArk - wAlk<br />
Take a relaxing walk around<br />
Pres<strong>to</strong>n Park <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover the<br />
peace <strong>and</strong> tranquillity it has <strong>to</strong><br />
offer. Set alongside the River Tees with both<br />
woodl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> grassed areas makes it the<br />
perfect place <strong>to</strong> explore with <strong>your</strong> four legged<br />
friend, with plenty of off lead areas for them <strong>to</strong><br />
have a good run around <strong>and</strong> investigate.<br />
Quarry Woods Local Nature Reserve <strong>is</strong><br />
Pres<strong>to</strong>n Parks very own nature reserve with<br />
the woodl<strong>and</strong> being declared a nature reserve<br />
back in 2004. The former Vic<strong>to</strong>rian Quarry<br />
has now been reclaimed by nature <strong>and</strong> on the<br />
far southern edge of the <strong>park</strong> its mix of trees<br />
such as beech, alder, oak, horse chestnut <strong>and</strong><br />
larch make th<strong>is</strong> a pleasant <strong>and</strong> quiet retreat<br />
from the bustle of other areas of the <strong>park</strong>.<br />
Part of the quarry <strong>is</strong> now flooded <strong>and</strong> provides<br />
a home for frogs, <strong>to</strong>ads, newts <strong>and</strong> birds such<br />
as the Moorhen. Birdsong <strong>and</strong> the drumming<br />
of woodpeckers provide background no<strong>is</strong>e<br />
during the day, whilst Tawny Owls hoot at<br />
night.<br />
Why not treat <strong>your</strong> dog <strong>to</strong> a relaxing walk<br />
through the peaceful surroundings of <strong>park</strong>l<strong>and</strong>,<br />
with lots <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover.<br />
pres<strong>to</strong>n pArk<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her<br />
low new<strong>to</strong>n JUnction -<br />
wAlk<br />
A v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>to</strong> Low New<strong>to</strong>n Junction<br />
Nature Reserve <strong>is</strong> an interesting<br />
one for those with four legs as well as two!<br />
With so many different habitats in such a small<br />
area the site provides an excellent wildlife<br />
corridor.<br />
Past uses as a s<strong>and</strong> quarry <strong>and</strong> a railway<br />
junction has had a direct bearing on the<br />
wide variety of habitats now present. With<br />
rich grassl<strong>and</strong> carpeting the old s<strong>and</strong> quarry,<br />
containing wildflowers, as well as ponds<br />
providing homes <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>ads, frogs, newts,<br />
dragonflies <strong>and</strong> damselflies can be seen during<br />
the warmer months.<br />
The nature reserve boasts plenty of tree cover<br />
<strong>to</strong>o, with birch, oak, willow <strong>and</strong> hawthorn<br />
providing homes for a wide variety of birds.<br />
Low New<strong>to</strong>n, <strong>is</strong> a great place <strong>to</strong> explore on<br />
foot, with or without <strong>your</strong> pooch!<br />
low new<strong>to</strong>n JUnction<br />
kinGF<strong>is</strong>her/heAther view<br />
– Bike ride<br />
Durham <strong>and</strong> its surrounding<br />
areas offer plenty of cycling<br />
opportunities for all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities: from<br />
quiet country roads for easy rides on gentle<br />
gradients, <strong>to</strong> more challenging climbs <strong>and</strong><br />
routes for the more experienced cycl<strong>is</strong>t.<br />
Hamsterley <strong>For</strong>est, right in the heart of<br />
the Durham Dales, <strong>is</strong> a 5,000 acre mixed<br />
woodl<strong>and</strong> which <strong>is</strong> a magnet for mountain<br />
bikers, offering the training loop <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong>p<br />
quality off-road cycle trails, as well as<br />
the high octane four-cross <strong>and</strong> downhill<br />
mountain bike courses provided by Descend<br />
Hamsterley. If you’re looking for a thrill <strong>and</strong><br />
are a keen off-roader th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> the place for<br />
you!<br />
It’s worth checking out the Woods &<br />
Wheels cycle hire centre <strong>and</strong> shop in<br />
Hamsterley <strong>For</strong>est, which s<strong>to</strong>cks bikes <strong>and</strong><br />
accessories for all the <strong>family</strong> <strong>to</strong> hire, helping<br />
you get the most from <strong>your</strong> outdoor<br />
experience. All cycle trails start by the<br />
information point opposite the shops, so<br />
cover more d<strong>is</strong>tance <strong>and</strong> get the most from<br />
<strong>your</strong> experience of biking in the outdoors<br />
from here – whether you want big downhill<br />
thrills or a quiet <strong>family</strong> cycle ride.<br />
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Out&About THIs AUTUMN<br />
worden pArk<br />
Twyn Ghyl l<br />
worden pArk, lAncAshire - wAlk<br />
Worden Park <strong>is</strong> the largest <strong>park</strong> within the borough<br />
of South Ribble, attracting over 1/4 million v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
every year. As well as offering over 60 hectares<br />
of meadows, woodl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> playing fields, it’s a breath-taking,<br />
immaculately kept <strong>park</strong> featuring an amazing children’s play area,<br />
steam model railway, hedge maze, arts <strong>and</strong> craft centre, coffee<br />
shop, walk, gardens <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
With a l<strong>and</strong>scape which includes mature woodl<strong>and</strong>s, wildflower<br />
meadows <strong>and</strong> three h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ric ponds. Worden Park <strong>is</strong> very popular<br />
with dog walkers, which are welcome throughout the stunning <strong>park</strong>.<br />
As well as the usual dog waste bins there <strong>is</strong> also a dog washing<br />
shower situated next <strong>to</strong> the main <strong>park</strong>ing area – perfect for those<br />
muddy paws! The large expanse of <strong>park</strong>l<strong>and</strong> makes it a dog walker’s<br />
parad<strong>is</strong>e with the wooded area <strong>to</strong> the south of the <strong>park</strong> being the<br />
most popular spot including the tributary of the River Los<strong>to</strong>ck,<br />
which runs through the wooded area <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> a safe place for dogs<br />
<strong>to</strong> swim.<br />
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tywn Ghyll – Bike ride<br />
There’s so much beautiful countryside <strong>to</strong> explore in<br />
Lancashire you might want <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover it by bike <strong>to</strong> get<br />
around <strong>and</strong> see more: from quiet lanes <strong>and</strong> off road<br />
cycle trails, <strong>to</strong> exhilarating moorl<strong>and</strong> routes, cycling<br />
in Lancashire <strong>is</strong> accessible <strong>to</strong> everyone. There are so many <strong>family</strong>friendly<br />
<strong>and</strong> off-road routes <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover – pedal <strong>to</strong> the centre of the<br />
Brit<strong>is</strong>h Isles at Dunsop Bridge <strong>and</strong> carry on <strong>to</strong> Dunsop Valley (8km)<br />
taking you in<strong>to</strong> the heart of the <strong>For</strong>est of Bowl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> alongside the<br />
river. Or go off-road through the woodl<strong>and</strong> of G<strong>is</strong>burn <strong>For</strong>est, which<br />
offers plenty of wildlife <strong>and</strong> fauna <strong>to</strong> take in <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> great for mountain<br />
biking <strong>and</strong> climbing above the Ribble Valley with fantastic views of the<br />
<strong>For</strong>est.<br />
There’s also the route between Foulridge <strong>and</strong> Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Park (10km)<br />
which <strong>is</strong> part of the Pennine Cycleway – or you can take a de<strong>to</strong>ur<br />
<strong>to</strong> Pendle Heritage Centre in Barrowford. Don’t forget as well the<br />
Lancashire Cycleway – compr<strong>is</strong>ing of two circular routes meeting in<br />
the village of Whalley in the Ribble Valley, which takes you through a<br />
range of different l<strong>and</strong>scapes: the rugged terrain of the Bowl<strong>and</strong> Hills,<br />
through the pastures of the Fylde Plain, <strong>and</strong> the wonderful coastal<br />
scenery at Silverdale.<br />
mUker villAGe<br />
Chantry<br />
mUker villAGe –<br />
swAledAle wAlk<br />
The quaint Dales village of Muker<br />
makes an idyllic starting point<br />
<strong>to</strong> some fantastic walks. The Hay Meadows<br />
are a fantastic place <strong>to</strong> start <strong>and</strong> are probably<br />
the most dramatic example of flower rich fields<br />
in the country <strong>and</strong> are a bit of an unsung<br />
national treasure.<br />
From Muker why not venture <strong>to</strong> the Hamlet<br />
of Keld <strong>and</strong> enjoy some of the best views the<br />
Yorkshire Dales has <strong>to</strong> offer. Not all walks are<br />
easy however, with lots of stiles <strong>and</strong> steps, but<br />
there are plenty of different routes, all well<br />
marked so you can make <strong>your</strong> walk as easy or<br />
as challenging as you like.<br />
Once in the Hamlet of Keld you will feels as<br />
though nothing has changed for hundreds<br />
of years! Here in the Dales Heartl<strong>and</strong> take<br />
<strong>your</strong> time <strong>and</strong> enjoy everything th<strong>is</strong> beautiful<br />
season has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
chAntry – Bike ride<br />
Offering some of the finest<br />
scenery in the country it’s<br />
no surpr<strong>is</strong>e that the dramatic<br />
l<strong>and</strong>scape of the Yorkshire Dales attracts<br />
v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs from all over <strong>to</strong> enjoy the moorl<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
valleys <strong>and</strong> views by foot, horse or bike.<br />
You might like <strong>to</strong> check out the Dales Biking<br />
Centre – an absolute must first-s<strong>to</strong>p for<br />
mountain bikers <strong>and</strong> road cycl<strong>is</strong>ts, offering<br />
a café, workshop, bike shop, bike hire <strong>and</strong> a<br />
wealth of information <strong>and</strong> advice for those<br />
v<strong>is</strong>iting the area <strong>and</strong> want <strong>to</strong> know where <strong>to</strong><br />
start from.<br />
The whole area provides fabulous cycling<br />
opportunities: from the wild <strong>and</strong> remote<br />
Northern dales <strong>to</strong> the rolling farml<strong>and</strong> of<br />
the East, there are gentle routes for all ages<br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy, <strong>and</strong> more challenging climbs over<br />
the moorl<strong>and</strong> for the more adventurous <strong>and</strong><br />
experienced bikers – either way there are<br />
stunning views <strong>to</strong> be appreciated. The Gargave<br />
<strong>is</strong> a lovely 8 mile route taking you through<br />
delightful villages in the southern dales, or the<br />
6 mile <strong>family</strong> favourite ride from Skip<strong>to</strong>n <strong>to</strong><br />
Bol<strong>to</strong>n Abbey.<br />
Amble Links<br />
hindhope linn –<br />
BlAkehopeBUrnhAUGh<br />
- wAlk<br />
One of the Northumberl<strong>and</strong>’s<br />
best kept secrets, th<strong>is</strong> enchanting walk<br />
takes you through a scenic gorge, peppered<br />
with venerable trees <strong>to</strong> a hidden gem of a<br />
waterfall. Another st<strong>and</strong> out features of the<br />
walk <strong>is</strong> the areas of old Scots Pine <strong>and</strong> larch,<br />
living reminders of the ancient forest of the<br />
area, allowing you <strong>to</strong> explore the magical<br />
secrets these trails have <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
hindhope linn<br />
When planning <strong>your</strong> walk please bear in<br />
mind that th<strong>is</strong> trail <strong>is</strong> mainly on un-surfaced<br />
forest tracks that have a number of short,<br />
sharp inclines traversed by small sections of<br />
steps (with <strong>and</strong> without h<strong>and</strong>rails).<br />
Although th<strong>is</strong> walk <strong>is</strong> a little farther<br />
away from <strong>park</strong> than we would usually<br />
<strong>recommend</strong>, we thought it made the perfect<br />
autumn walk, showcasing the best of<br />
Northumberl<strong>and</strong>’s well kept secrets.<br />
AmBle links – Bike ride<br />
<strong>For</strong> those wanting nothing<br />
more than <strong>to</strong> take their <strong>family</strong><br />
or friends on a bike ride,<br />
the Northumberl<strong>and</strong> coast<br />
<strong>and</strong> countryside offers many miles of safe<br />
country roads <strong>and</strong> car-free tracks, allowing<br />
you <strong>to</strong> take in the beautiful surroundings<br />
<strong>and</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p off at the picturesque villages <strong>and</strong><br />
great pubs <strong>and</strong> cafes you’ll pass through.<br />
There’s no excuse not <strong>to</strong> get on a bike <strong>and</strong><br />
get exploring from the comfort of <strong>your</strong><br />
saddle!<br />
Make sure you v<strong>is</strong>it the two new cycle hubs<br />
in Haltwh<strong>is</strong>tle <strong>and</strong> Wooler, each with seven<br />
routes on offer <strong>to</strong> suit all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities.<br />
There’s also the Hadrian’s Cycleway which<br />
stretches the length of the World Heritage<br />
Site, taking in the Roman forts <strong>and</strong> temples<br />
as you peddle along through market <strong>to</strong>wns<br />
<strong>and</strong> quaint villages. The Coast <strong>and</strong> Castles<br />
cycle route showcases some of the best<br />
coastal attractions including Holy Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> Bamburgh Castle as it weaves its way<br />
between Newcastle <strong>and</strong> Edingburgh.<br />
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CHARITy FEATURE<br />
EaSy WayS TO GiVE BaCK...<br />
Making a donation <strong>to</strong> a charity doesn’t have <strong>to</strong> mean giving money! If you<br />
are feeling a little short on cash but would still like <strong>to</strong> do <strong>your</strong> bit why not<br />
check out our alternative ways <strong>to</strong> support.<br />
sHOp!<br />
Okay, so you might be thinking I thought you said<br />
th<strong>is</strong> wasn’t going <strong>to</strong> cost me any money? But…..<br />
if you were thinking of making a purchase anyway<br />
why not check out Cancer Research UK’s online<br />
shopping page, they have everything from designer<br />
fashions, beautiful flower bouquets <strong>to</strong> must have<br />
homeware!<br />
Charity shop shopping just went designer!<br />
www.cancerresearchuk.org/shop<br />
DO A lITTlE RECyClING…<br />
Most people have clothes they no longer wear, CDs they have<br />
ditched in favour of their iPod, homeware that <strong>is</strong> so last season<br />
<strong>and</strong> books they read years ago. Donating these <strong>to</strong> Cancer<br />
Research UK helps <strong>to</strong> ra<strong>is</strong>e money <strong>to</strong> fund vital work <strong>to</strong> beat<br />
cancer.<br />
Plus <strong>to</strong> make it even easier, you can pick up <strong>your</strong> donation bag<br />
directly from <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> reception, fill it up with quality unwanted<br />
items then drop it back in<strong>to</strong> the donation station situated on<br />
<strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> – it couldn’t be easier!<br />
there Are now donAtion stAtions on All<br />
pArks – mAkinG it even eAsier yoU <strong>to</strong> mAke yoUr<br />
contriBUtion <strong>to</strong> chArity!<br />
By filling just one bag with <strong>your</strong> unwanted items you could ra<strong>is</strong>e<br />
as much as £30 for charity.<br />
They are really grateful for donations of any of the following:<br />
men’s, women’s <strong>and</strong> children’s clothing<br />
Accessories including shoes, belts, h<strong>and</strong>bags <strong>and</strong> jewellery<br />
Quality homeware - anything from cushions <strong>to</strong> crockery<br />
linens<br />
Books, cds, dvds<br />
mobile phones <strong>and</strong> used printer cartridges<br />
electricals (but please do check with <strong>your</strong> local shop before<br />
you donate these)<br />
...WiTHOUT SpENDiNG a pENNy<br />
DONaTE yOUr TiME.<br />
The time you give can be just as valuable as<br />
a monetary gift, with fun fundra<strong>is</strong>ing ideas<br />
ra<strong>is</strong>ing money doesn’t have <strong>to</strong> be a chore!<br />
Fun Ideas<br />
- ride a rollercoaster nons<strong>to</strong>p for a day<br />
- sponsored walk – Add a tw<strong>is</strong>t make it a<br />
silly walk!<br />
- knit-a-thon<br />
- snail racing<br />
- Bathe in beans<br />
There’s no limit <strong>to</strong> the types of challenges<br />
you can undertake. It’s a great reason <strong>to</strong> do<br />
something you’ve always wanted <strong>to</strong> do <strong>and</strong><br />
give back at the same time.<br />
MOvEMBER<br />
The h<strong>and</strong>lebar. The pencil. The walrus. The<br />
soup-strainer. The flap-wings. The flying<br />
V. The flavour saver. The wilted cigar. The<br />
<strong>to</strong>othbrush. The falcon perch. The nosetickler.<br />
The Sergeant Pepper.<br />
Whatever you call it, the humble moustache<br />
has been in <strong>and</strong> out of fashion for thous<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of years. Not much else unites figures as<br />
diverse as Hulk Hogan, Hercule Poirot,<br />
Yosemite Sam <strong>and</strong> Tom Selleck.<br />
And each November, hundreds of thous<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of men around the globe sport the facial<br />
furniture in order <strong>to</strong> become walking masculine<br />
billboards, ra<strong>is</strong>ing awareness <strong>and</strong> money for<br />
prostate <strong>and</strong> testicular cancer initiatives.<br />
movemBer chAnGinG the FAce oF<br />
men’s heAlth<br />
The ‘rules’ state that every participant<br />
begins the month clean-shaven, <strong>and</strong> grows a<br />
moustache for the following 30 days - <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrities <strong>and</strong> sports personalities are well<br />
known <strong>to</strong> get in on the action.<br />
Girls get involved – Girls can support the<br />
cause <strong>and</strong> spread the word about Movember<br />
even without the funny facial hair! Check out<br />
our favourite items available on the highstreet/online<br />
helping us join in the Mo fun!<br />
ENTER OUR<br />
MOvEMBER<br />
COMpETITION!<br />
We want <strong>to</strong> see <strong>your</strong> Movember efforts be they real<br />
or of the cut out variety! <strong>For</strong> every pho<strong>to</strong> we receive<br />
of our owners modelling the above tache<br />
we will donate £1 <strong>to</strong> our charity fund going <strong>to</strong><br />
Cancer research UK <strong>and</strong> Cash for Kids.<br />
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contact us t. 01969 622 372 e.chantrynews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
pARK MANAGERs UpDATE<br />
Well it’s been quite a hectic few months here at Chantry, we<br />
hope everyone has enjoyed their summer as much as we have<br />
<strong>and</strong> are ready for some drier weather as we head in<strong>to</strong> autumn.<br />
Over the summer we had loads of fantastic owner events. One of the most memorable was the Jubilee<br />
celebrations. I would like <strong>to</strong> say a big thank you <strong>to</strong> everyone who attended our street party, as well as donated so<br />
generously, it was a fantastic day blessed with glorious sunshine!<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber there will be more celebrations on <strong>park</strong> as we celebrate Chantry’s 50th year as a holiday <strong>park</strong>! We<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> share such a big mile s<strong>to</strong>ne in Chantry’s h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry with a party for all our owners. Please read on <strong>to</strong> find<br />
out more details about our celebration plans.<br />
I would like <strong>to</strong> let everyone know that fresh produce <strong>is</strong> now available from the main reception, with a range of<br />
products available, so why not pop in <strong>and</strong> see what we have on offer.<br />
We hope <strong>to</strong> see you all at our 50th party celebrations <strong>and</strong> hope you enjoy the rest of the season here at<br />
Chantry.<br />
phill Bur<strong>to</strong>n - Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Chantry<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
sue Ayre<br />
position: Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Care<br />
reason for Award:<br />
Since my arrival at Chantry it has become apparent <strong>to</strong> me how<br />
important Sue <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> the whole set up in the office. She has a<br />
tremendous relationship with the owners <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> in <strong>to</strong>tal control<br />
of the front office. We have recently held two functions on<br />
<strong>park</strong> that Sue put <strong>to</strong>gether, both were extremely successful, so<br />
because of all Sue’s hard work <strong>and</strong> so much more she deserves<br />
the Five Star Employee Award.<br />
Well done Sue<br />
NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
THE TORCH COMEs TO lEyBURN<br />
Leyburn played its part in the Olympics as it welcomed the <strong>to</strong>rch<br />
with hundreds of locals, including many of our owners, lining the<br />
streets <strong>to</strong> cheer it along as it made its way from the market place<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards Wensleydale School.<br />
It was glorious <strong>to</strong> witness such an exciting part of Leyburn’s h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry,<br />
bringing so many of its residents out on<strong>to</strong> the street <strong>to</strong> celebrate<br />
our great sporting nation. It was a fabulous day for all the <strong>family</strong>,<br />
full of theatre, a rich tapestry of goodwill, patriot<strong>is</strong>m <strong>and</strong> general<br />
merrymaking.<br />
WI-FI<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> announce that (all going<br />
as planned) we will have the wireless internet<br />
up <strong>and</strong> running by the time we go <strong>to</strong> press.<br />
Please ask at reception for more details.<br />
CHEEsE AND<br />
WINE NIGHT<br />
saturday 14th july saw Chantry hold<br />
its 2nd Cheese <strong>and</strong> Wine tasting of the<br />
season. The turnout was exceptional, with<br />
even 2 v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs from Twyn Ghyll joining us.<br />
Once again the Wensleydale<br />
Creamery supplied us with some<br />
exceptional cheeses, including the rather<br />
interesting blend of Wensleydale with strawberries <strong>and</strong> clotted cream,<br />
which was really very pleasant. However the clear winner of the day, as<br />
always was the Wensleydale with ginger, which seems <strong>to</strong> be a favourite<br />
with almost everyone who tries it.<br />
James did a fantastic job of choosing the wines, which were supplied by<br />
Campbell’s of Leyburn. Once again the sun came out <strong>to</strong> play <strong>and</strong> we<br />
were blessed with a gr<strong>and</strong> afternoon which was enjoyed by all.<br />
WATCH OUT!<br />
THERE’s A NEW TERROR<br />
ON OUr rOaDS.<br />
Two year old ‘boy racer’ alfie can be seen cru<strong>is</strong>ing around<br />
the roads of Chantry in h<strong>is</strong> new Bugatti Veron. The remote<br />
controlled car, a pint sized replica, was bought by h<strong>is</strong><br />
Gr<strong>and</strong>ad, a Chantry owner.<br />
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50 yEARs AT CHANTRy<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> year Chantry will be celebrating 50 years since it<br />
welcomed its first holiday v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
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Since its beginnings the site in the beautiful<br />
setting of Leyburn has seen many changes,<br />
evolving in<strong>to</strong> the retreat it <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong>day. Over the<br />
years Chantry has seen families <strong>and</strong> couples of<br />
all ages settle in<strong>to</strong> their holiday home base <strong>to</strong><br />
explore <strong>and</strong> experience the surrounding area<br />
of the Yorkshire Dales, enjoying the delights of<br />
th<strong>is</strong> part of the UK for years gone by. The <strong>park</strong><br />
has had its own shop selling local produce<br />
from nearby farms, <strong>and</strong> a bowling green which<br />
still ex<strong>is</strong>ts but <strong>is</strong> no longer in use as well as<br />
many more changes.<br />
Fifty years ago the owner of the l<strong>and</strong> at the<br />
time in 1961 decided <strong>to</strong> create a holiday site<br />
which s<strong>to</strong>od above any that ex<strong>is</strong>ted at the<br />
time. He wanted <strong>to</strong> create a more natural rural<br />
retreat where holidaymakers could experience<br />
something different from the norm of the time<br />
Our Jubilee Day Celebrations<br />
The 4th of June saw Chantry celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, with the weather<br />
being so unpredictable we were a little worried it may well let us down, but on the day it all<br />
came <strong>to</strong>gether with the sun putting in an all-day appearance.<br />
The day began with our great owners helping<br />
<strong>to</strong> organ<strong>is</strong>e the day’s festivities. With all jobs<br />
being taken on with enthusiasm for the day<br />
ahead; everything from labelling up the many<br />
donations received, <strong>to</strong> cupcakes made by<br />
our housekeeper Sharon, or the wonderful<br />
homemade earrings made by the Totty’s of<br />
C070. We had a massive 104 donations<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards the <strong>to</strong>mbola, which made a great<br />
contribution <strong>to</strong> our two charities of just over<br />
£<strong>500</strong>!<br />
We received some great donations from our<br />
suppliers <strong>and</strong> we would like <strong>to</strong> thank<br />
lamberts Flor<strong>is</strong>t<br />
wray’s of leyburn<br />
the little chocolate shop<br />
the teapot Fac<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
wenesleydale creamery<br />
mccormick plumbers ltd<br />
ian & sue of the village shop<br />
After a lot of hard work, the tables were set,<br />
the bunting in place <strong>and</strong> the tents were ready,<br />
it was on with the day’s festivities!<br />
The best dressed dog launched the day, with<br />
our fabulous four legged friends strutting<br />
their stuff. Mrs Bushby our resident dog judge<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok <strong>to</strong> the floor <strong>to</strong> meet the brave dogs who<br />
embraced the spirit of the occasion, from<br />
simple collars <strong>to</strong> fully blown queen costumes.<br />
The oohs <strong>and</strong> aahhhhs from the great turn<br />
out of specta<strong>to</strong>rs made it plain they were all<br />
winners.<br />
Next on the catwalk was the owners in Jubilee<br />
Dress. Everyone did themselves proud with an<br />
array of hats, <strong>to</strong> full blown head outfits. The<br />
turnout of willing participants was brilliant.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> thank Mrs Charl<strong>to</strong>n <strong>and</strong> Mrs<br />
Manley who had the hard job helping us judge<br />
both the adult <strong>and</strong> child categories.<br />
Well done <strong>to</strong> everyone who<br />
entered, all <strong>your</strong> efforts truly got<br />
us in the party spirit.<br />
With the arrival of our<br />
caricature art<strong>is</strong>t Ivor, the<br />
queue started forming <strong>and</strong><br />
just kept growing. The day<br />
continued <strong>and</strong> just<br />
<strong>and</strong> the daily grind <strong>and</strong> create somewhere<br />
other than the usual seaside resorts where<br />
most holiday <strong>park</strong>s were based. Over the years<br />
holidaying in places like the North Yorkshire<br />
National Parks has really come in<strong>to</strong> its own,<br />
with its relaxing ambience, stunning scenery<br />
<strong>and</strong> outdoor pursuits.<br />
We have managed <strong>to</strong> obtain a few pho<strong>to</strong>s from<br />
days gone by, but if anyone has any pictures<br />
or s<strong>to</strong>ries of their time here at Chantry over<br />
the years, we would love <strong>to</strong> hear from you –<br />
we hope <strong>to</strong> do a 50th celebra<strong>to</strong>ry feature in<br />
time for Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas!<br />
here at chantry we will be holding a<br />
celebration evening in oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>to</strong> celebrate<br />
the <strong>park</strong>s 50th birthday. details will be sent<br />
<strong>to</strong> all of our owners so keep an eye out!<br />
got better <strong>and</strong> better, with mountains of beautiful<br />
food fit for a Queen <strong>and</strong> her court, the DJ blasting<br />
songs from the 1950’s all the way <strong>to</strong> the present,<br />
aswell as a jubilee quiz <strong>and</strong> raffle.<br />
We even celebrated a Diamond Jubilee birthday<br />
with Mrs Joan Ross of C117’s who’s mother<br />
celebrated her 64th birthday.<br />
The day came <strong>to</strong> an end with some of the children<br />
helping launch the helium balloons off in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
summer evening sky. We were delighted <strong>to</strong><br />
have been able <strong>to</strong> celebrate such a momen<strong>to</strong>us<br />
occasion with our owners, <strong>and</strong> that you were all so<br />
generous with <strong>your</strong> time, donations, <strong>and</strong> spirit, we<br />
couldn’t have done it without you!<br />
WENslEyDAlE<br />
CREAMERy<br />
Set in Hawes, at the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, <strong>is</strong> The Wensleydale Creamery, home<br />
of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. The Creamery opens its doors for you <strong>to</strong> go <strong>and</strong><br />
enjoy the Wensleydale Cheese experience at its V<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r Centre, one of the largest <strong>to</strong>ur<strong>is</strong>t<br />
attractions in the Yorkshire Dales.<br />
H<strong>and</strong>crafted <strong>to</strong> time-honoured recipes, the Wensleydale Creamery produces a wide range<br />
of cheeses using milk supplied by local farming families. At the V<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r Centre, watch the<br />
famous cheese being created from the viewing gallery <strong>and</strong> learn about the h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry of Real<br />
Yorkshire Wensleydale in the museum.<br />
If you’d like a taste of Wensleydale, sample their cheeses in their recently exp<strong>and</strong>ed<br />
special<strong>is</strong>t cheese shop <strong>and</strong> deli, enjoy a bite <strong>to</strong> eat in the ‘1897’ coffee shop, savour<br />
d<strong>is</strong>hes served in the Calvert’s licensed restaurant or purchase locally produce items in the<br />
spacious gift shop. The Wensleydale Creamery V<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r Centre has something for every<br />
member of the <strong>family</strong>.<br />
Join them Monday <strong>to</strong> Sunday 9am-5pm at the V<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r Centre or 10am-4pm for the<br />
museum <strong>and</strong> cheese-making viewing gallery. V<strong>is</strong>it www.wensleydale.co.uk for further details<br />
on events taking place at the Creamery.<br />
You can even enjoy Wensleydale’s cheeses from the comfort of <strong>your</strong> Chantry Country<br />
Retreat holiday home, with hampers available for purchase on site. Ask at reception for<br />
details.<br />
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WHAT’s ON<br />
MAsHAM sHEEp FAIR<br />
saturday 29th – sunday 30th september, Masham<br />
Set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the Masham Sheep Fair offers<br />
a packed programme on both days, with a Sheep Show, Sheep<br />
Racing, Craft Market, B<strong>is</strong>hop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls,<br />
Wool Competition, Sheepdog demonstrations, H<strong>and</strong> Bell Ringers,<br />
Morr<strong>is</strong> Dancers, Art Exhibition, Tours of Theaks<strong>to</strong>n & Black Sheep<br />
Breweries <strong>and</strong> an Old Time Children’s Fair.<br />
Masham boasts one of the largest <strong>and</strong> finest market squares in<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>, famous for its sheep sales where in the past as many as<br />
70,000 sheep were sold each year; th<strong>is</strong> popular Masham Sheep<br />
Fair commemorates these times, ra<strong>is</strong>ing money for charity <strong>and</strong><br />
filling the <strong>to</strong>wn with sheepy fun <strong>and</strong> entertainment. A great day out<br />
for all ages, join in the celebrations!<br />
You can find out more about the festival by going on the<br />
website www.mashamsheepfair.com. proceeds go <strong>to</strong> yorkshire<br />
charities yorkshire Air Ambulance <strong>and</strong> herriot hospice<br />
homecare.<br />
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yORK FOOD & DRINK FEsTIvAl<br />
21th – 30th september, york<br />
York Festival of Food & Drink <strong>is</strong> a 10 day citywide<br />
event <strong>to</strong> promote local <strong>and</strong> regional food <strong>and</strong><br />
drink, attracting up <strong>to</strong> 150,000 v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs a year who<br />
v<strong>is</strong>it York <strong>to</strong> enjoy th<strong>is</strong> beautiful heritage city <strong>and</strong><br />
its taste workshops, cookery workshops, lunches,<br />
dinners <strong>and</strong> demonstrations.<br />
The Festival’s focus <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> transform food culture in<br />
York <strong>and</strong> North Yorkshire by promoting local food<br />
production, <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> educate minds <strong>and</strong> palates,<br />
allowing you <strong>to</strong> sample delicious food <strong>and</strong> drink<br />
from right on <strong>your</strong> doorstep. Alongside independent<br />
York food retailers, with quality wines, beers <strong>and</strong> other beverages,<br />
come <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>and</strong> host th<strong>is</strong> celebration of Food Heroes – the chefs<br />
<strong>and</strong> suppliers in the area. In the evening it doesn’t s<strong>to</strong>p there: York<br />
has a wider aspiration <strong>to</strong> transform the city in the early evening by<br />
encouraging eating, arts <strong>and</strong> social activity between 5-7pm.<br />
Don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out on the culinary delights celebrating everything local<br />
<strong>and</strong> regional <strong>and</strong> experience the Taste Trail, cookery demonstrations,<br />
workshops <strong>and</strong> courses in th<strong>is</strong> stunning h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ric city – there’s<br />
something for all tastes!<br />
check out the website<br />
www.yorkfoodfestival.com or call 01904 466687 <strong>to</strong> book <strong>your</strong><br />
tickets.<br />
COUNTRysIDE lIvE<br />
20th - 21st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber - Great yorkshire Ground, Harrogate<br />
If you’re looking for a great day out with the<br />
<strong>family</strong> that offers you something just a little<br />
bit different, then Countryside Live <strong>is</strong> the<br />
event for you!<br />
Giving you a chance <strong>to</strong> see the whole of the<br />
countryside in one go! Countryside Live brings<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether all the best bits of the countryside -<br />
<strong>and</strong> 90% of it <strong>is</strong> under cover so you’ll have a<br />
great time whatever the weather!<br />
Aiming <strong>to</strong> bring the countryside <strong>to</strong> you - you’ll<br />
see lives<strong>to</strong>ck, equine competitions, h<strong>and</strong>s-on<br />
crafts suitable for all ages.<br />
WHITBy GOTHIC WEEKEND<br />
31st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber – 5th November, Whitby<br />
Founded by Jo Hampshire in 1994, the Whitby Gothic Weekend<br />
has grown in<strong>to</strong> one of the world’s premier goth events bringing<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of people <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>wn year after year. And it’s not just<br />
for Goths either! Anyone from all walks of life <strong>and</strong> who are in<strong>to</strong><br />
any genre of the alternative lifestyle come for a weekend of music,<br />
dancing, drinking <strong>and</strong> shopping.<br />
What started primarily as a weekend with a gothic theme in Whiby<br />
– most likely chosen for its connections with Dracula – has now<br />
become a huge biannual event (the other date <strong>is</strong> in April) where<br />
the seaside <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>is</strong> invaded by ‘goths’, a friendly group of people<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> year Countryside Live takes place over<br />
the weekend of Saturday 20th <strong>and</strong> Sunday<br />
21st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber <strong>and</strong> includes:<br />
- Ferret racing - new <strong>For</strong> 2012<br />
- northern show cross series Final - new<br />
<strong>For</strong> 2012!<br />
- diggerl<strong>and</strong> experience -<br />
BAck By popUlAr demAnd<br />
- one man <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong> pig - new <strong>For</strong> 2012<br />
- mountain Biking - new <strong>For</strong> 2012<br />
- talented show Jumper competition<br />
- have a Go: Archery<br />
- equine classes<br />
- sheepdog d<strong>is</strong>plays with carol & philip<br />
mellin<br />
- Birds of prey demonstrations<br />
- cattle & sheep<br />
- shopping<br />
- the sheep show<br />
- Farm yard<br />
- Food Zone<br />
- Fruit, vegetable <strong>and</strong> Flower show<br />
- dog Agility<br />
- the country crafts experience<br />
- tug of war<br />
old <strong>and</strong> young alike who dress in their gothic costumes <strong>and</strong> parade<br />
the streets or attend different events (fairs, markets – even charity<br />
football matches!) around Whitby. There are also a plethora of<br />
shops dedicated <strong>to</strong> the sale of both Gothic <strong>and</strong> associated styles,<br />
selling clothing, jewellery, memorabilia, statues etc. Join in the dark<br />
side of fun <strong>and</strong> take a trip <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> seaside <strong>to</strong>wn when it’s on!<br />
Find out more on the website<br />
www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk or call 01947 604855 – there<br />
will be more announcements made nearer the time!<br />
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HALLOWEEN<br />
SPOOKTASTIC IDEAS<br />
halloween – the last day in oc<strong>to</strong>ber when kids dress up in scary<br />
costumes <strong>and</strong> go trick-or-treating <strong>and</strong> pumpkins are carved. it might<br />
be seen as a commercially-driven American occasion but it actually<br />
originates from irel<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> has roots in the celtic festival of samhain,<br />
meaning ‘summer’s end’: living things would die <strong>and</strong> hibernate <strong>to</strong> be<br />
reborn <strong>and</strong> rejuvenated in the following spring. it should be seen as<br />
another <strong>family</strong> occasion worth celebrating, a time <strong>to</strong> have fun, enjoy<br />
dressing up in scary costumes <strong>and</strong> make some horror-themed treats.<br />
we’ve got some ideas for you here!<br />
Get carving!<br />
You can be sure <strong>to</strong> pick up a pumpkin from any supermarket, local shop or greengrocer<br />
during Oc<strong>to</strong>ber; make sure you buy one a bit in advance so you don’t r<strong>is</strong>k them all selling<br />
out, they’re very much in dem<strong>and</strong> at th<strong>is</strong> time of year! Once you’re sorted with one it’s<br />
worth looking on the internet for some pattern ideas before you start carving – or at least<br />
try <strong>to</strong> replicate it!<br />
Scare <strong>your</strong>selves silly<br />
If you’re planning <strong>to</strong> celebrate Halloween at home, get everyone<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether <strong>and</strong> stay up late watching scary films – grab the popcorn,<br />
drinks <strong>and</strong> blanket <strong>and</strong> prepare <strong>to</strong> hide under it as you spook<br />
<strong>your</strong>selves silly. How about <strong>family</strong> classics ‘Hocus Pocus’, ‘Casper’,<br />
‘The Witches’ or ‘Ghostbusters’, or the more adult choices such as<br />
‘Paranormal Activity’ series, ‘The Blair Witch Project’, ‘The Exorc<strong>is</strong>t’,<br />
‘Scream’ or ‘The Shining’.<br />
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Make <strong>your</strong> own<br />
costumes<br />
You don’t have <strong>to</strong> spend loads of money<br />
on expensive scary costumes, which will<br />
only probably be worn once a year for th<strong>is</strong><br />
occasion. Instead, why not get some cheap<br />
materials or cus<strong>to</strong>m<strong>is</strong>e clothing <strong>and</strong> make <strong>your</strong><br />
own? There are plenty of sites online <strong>to</strong> get<br />
inspiration from – or even just paint <strong>your</strong> face!<br />
Fiend<strong>is</strong>h Food<br />
Halloween <strong>is</strong> the perfect time <strong>to</strong> get in the<br />
kitchen <strong>and</strong> a good excuse <strong>to</strong> bake some<br />
horror-themed treats <strong>to</strong> make <strong>your</strong> parties go<br />
off with a scream <strong>and</strong> impress trick-or-treaters.<br />
We’ve got some great ideas in the food<br />
section but cupcakes <strong>and</strong> b<strong>is</strong>cuits go down a<br />
treat – get youngsters involved in decorating<br />
them with all kinds of Halloween-inspired<br />
patterns.<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ries, games<br />
<strong>and</strong> jokes<br />
Get <strong>to</strong>gether, turn the lights off, get a <strong>to</strong>rch<br />
<strong>and</strong> go round the circle telling each other<br />
horror s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>and</strong> see who tells the scariest<br />
– they win a prize! Or make it more fun <strong>and</strong><br />
play Halloween-inspired games: how about<br />
apple bobbing, a Halloween treasure hunt,<br />
‘What’s the time Mrs Witch’ or ‘Pin the Tail on<br />
the Black Cat’. Keeping the humorous theme,<br />
here are some of our favourite jokes that will<br />
hopefully tickle <strong>your</strong> funnybone!<br />
what do you call two spiders that just got<br />
married? newly webbed.<br />
what <strong>is</strong> a vampire’s favourite fruit?<br />
A necktarine.<br />
why does a cemetery have a fence around<br />
it? Because people are dying <strong>to</strong> get in.<br />
how do monsters tell their future? they<br />
read their horror-scope.<br />
Do zombies eat popcorn with their fingers?<br />
No they eat the fingers separately.<br />
what do you do when 50 zombies surround<br />
<strong>your</strong> house? hope it’s halloween…<br />
Get crafty<br />
Make <strong>your</strong> own decorations <strong>and</strong> props for the<br />
house <strong>and</strong> get everyone involved. You’ll be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> find all sorts in shops during the run-up <strong>to</strong> 31 st<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, from c<strong>and</strong>les, <strong>to</strong>y bats, cobwebs <strong>and</strong><br />
witches’ cats <strong>and</strong> brooms <strong>to</strong> create more of an<br />
atmosphere, <strong>and</strong> for trick-or-treaters <strong>to</strong> see from<br />
outside in <strong>your</strong> windows or garden.<br />
PENDLE WITCHES<br />
We thought we’d get in<strong>to</strong> the spirit of Halloween <strong>and</strong> all<br />
things related <strong>to</strong> the spookiest night of the year by putting<br />
the spotlight on lancashire’s infamous pendle Witches.<br />
during the 16 th century whole d<strong>is</strong>tricts in some parts of th<strong>is</strong> county appeared <strong>to</strong> be<br />
contaminated with the presence of witches;<br />
men <strong>and</strong> beasts langu<strong>is</strong>hed under their<br />
charm <strong>and</strong> power, while farmer’s crops<br />
were consigned <strong>to</strong> destruction. the witch<br />
trials came at a time of religious upheaval<br />
<strong>and</strong> catholic<strong>is</strong>m was the background of<br />
those being accused <strong>and</strong> viewed with the<br />
deepest suspicion. king James passed the<br />
1604 witchcraft Act which imposed harsh<br />
penalties for witchcraft – even so, th<strong>is</strong><br />
country was less ready <strong>to</strong> condemn than<br />
most countries.<br />
<strong>to</strong>day the tale of the pendle witches still casts a spell 400 years after the trials;<br />
word of mouth, books, tv programmes <strong>and</strong> curiosity have kept the tale alive. yet the<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ne-flagged dungeon beneath the 700-year-old Witches Tower at Lancaster Castle,<br />
where the witches were held for their trials, <strong>is</strong> one of the few remaining connections <strong>to</strong><br />
th<strong>is</strong> eerie piece of h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry. you can travel through th<strong>is</strong> beautiful lancashire l<strong>and</strong>scape<br />
but when it gets dark the dominating pendle hill casts the imagination back <strong>to</strong> these<br />
sin<strong>is</strong>ter times.<br />
d<strong>is</strong>cover the pendle witches trail, a fascinating walking <strong>to</strong>ur (suitably signposted<br />
with witch logos) taking you from the quiet hamlet of Barley through the picturesque<br />
villages of newchurch <strong>and</strong> roughlee. And of course there are the stunning views of<br />
pendle hill, renowned for its associations with the witches, which has a real aura about<br />
it <strong>and</strong> its hard not <strong>to</strong> be affected by its presence! don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out on the spooktastic<br />
Witches Galore souvenir shop, café <strong>and</strong> churchyard in the village of Newchurch <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
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pARK MANAGERs<br />
UpDATE<br />
We all hope you’ve has a fantastic<br />
summer with us at Amble links, <strong>and</strong><br />
would like <strong>to</strong> take th<strong>is</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
thank you for the patience shown with<br />
our ‘summer’ weather. Even though it<br />
was the wettest summer on record<br />
in true Amble spirit we all had a great<br />
time, we hope you feel the same.<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> say a huge thank you for the support shown<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure Bike <strong>and</strong> Hike team on their mammoth adventure.<br />
You as<strong>to</strong>unded us with <strong>your</strong> generosity <strong>and</strong> I’m sure you will be<br />
pleased <strong>to</strong> hear we have well passed the half way mark <strong>and</strong> are well on<br />
the way <strong>to</strong> our £20,000 target for Cancer Research UK <strong>and</strong> Cash for<br />
Kids.<br />
Everyone in the team here at Amble <strong>is</strong> excited about the much<br />
needed improvements coming <strong>to</strong> the Granary Bar <strong>and</strong> B<strong>is</strong>tro, as well<br />
as the entertainment room over the winter months. The restaurant<br />
<strong>and</strong> entertainment areas will both be doubled in size as well as extra<br />
facilities being be added, helping create a fantastic new eating space<br />
<strong>and</strong> entertainment experience for us all <strong>to</strong> enjoy. As th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at<br />
<strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’ goes <strong>to</strong> print the plans will all be being final<strong>is</strong>ed ready<br />
<strong>to</strong> start work in early November 2012, <strong>and</strong> be completed by March<br />
2013. We will of course keep you up <strong>to</strong> date when further details are<br />
available.<br />
We now also have suggestion boxes placed around the <strong>park</strong>, so<br />
it’s even easier for you <strong>to</strong> let us know how we can improve <strong>your</strong><br />
experience on <strong>park</strong> with us.<br />
Finally I would like <strong>to</strong> say a big thank you <strong>to</strong> the entire <strong>park</strong>’s team<br />
for their commitment over the summer <strong>and</strong> for making it so enjoyable<br />
for all our fantastic owners; <strong>and</strong> thank you for all the great comments<br />
about the new team members. As always my door <strong>is</strong> open for any<br />
comments, good or bad, even a cup of coffee <strong>and</strong> a chat.<br />
Jeremy reuben - General Manager<br />
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NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
Mrs Wardle from Whitley Bay has kindly<br />
written a lovely piece on her experience<br />
of being on <strong>park</strong> with us at amble.<br />
Marjorie enjoys spending time here at Amble <strong>and</strong> can often be<br />
spotted around <strong>park</strong> with her dog Barney, who loves h<strong>is</strong> walks along<br />
the dunes over on the Links.<br />
Marjorie shared many years holidaying with her late husb<strong>and</strong> camping,<br />
<strong>and</strong> has owned caravans for over 30 years. Here Marjorie tells us<br />
about her experiences at Amble:<br />
“When I first came <strong>to</strong> Amble Links I hadn’t come <strong>to</strong> buy, but after<br />
looking around the <strong>park</strong> I was just so impressed that I decided Amble was<br />
the place for me!<br />
My husb<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> I had owned caravans <strong>to</strong>gether for over 30 years, sadly<br />
my husb<strong>and</strong> passed away last year but when I <strong>to</strong>ld the staff at Amble<br />
that I was on my own they couldn’t do enough for me. Everyone from<br />
management <strong>to</strong> maintenance were great, nothing was a bother <strong>to</strong> them.<br />
Georgina <strong>and</strong> Barbara made sure my caravan was in perfect condition <strong>to</strong><br />
h<strong>and</strong> over <strong>to</strong> me <strong>and</strong> look after all the owners on <strong>park</strong> brilliantly.<br />
I have been an owner on three <strong>park</strong>s prior <strong>to</strong> Amble Links <strong>and</strong> none of<br />
them have measured up <strong>to</strong> the st<strong>and</strong>ards Trevor <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong> team keep here,<br />
they are the best.<br />
All the amenities are excellent <strong>and</strong> the Carvery in the Granary <strong>is</strong> superb.<br />
Jeremy, the <strong>park</strong> manager’s door <strong>is</strong> always open if you want a chat <strong>and</strong><br />
the sales team have always been great. James, Andy, Russell <strong>and</strong> Petra<br />
have always been very helpful. I couldn’t be happier!<br />
I hope I shall be here for many years; it’s always nice <strong>to</strong> see a smiling<br />
face in the office or <strong>to</strong> get a wave from everyone.<br />
Well done everyone at Amble Links, You do the <strong>park</strong> proud!”<br />
MR & MRs lITTlE<br />
We were delighted when we received an email from<br />
Nicola little very kindly thanking us for the lovely<br />
flowerbeds here at amble. Here are a few pho<strong>to</strong>s she<br />
sent in <strong>to</strong> us.<br />
alfie <strong>and</strong> Harry’s first day<br />
of the summer holidays…<br />
Here’s Alfie aged 2 <strong>and</strong><br />
Harry aged 4 making the<br />
most of the lovely weather<br />
here at Amble Links. Both<br />
Alfie <strong>and</strong> Harry love <strong>to</strong><br />
spend time down the beach<br />
playing in the water <strong>and</strong><br />
look forward <strong>to</strong> a day down<br />
on the beach looking for<br />
crabs <strong>and</strong> collecting shells.<br />
contact us t. 01665 710530 e.amblenews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Mr <strong>and</strong> Mrs Little of Oyster Catcher Drive love<br />
<strong>to</strong> spend time here at Amble <strong>and</strong> think the<br />
<strong>park</strong> looks beautiful with the new wild flower<br />
beds around the site. They walk their dogs<br />
especially along the beach here at Hauxley.<br />
80’s FEvER TAKEs HOlD<br />
IN THE GRANARy!<br />
Owners made a great effort with fancy dress.<br />
Amble Links<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
Matty<br />
stanley<br />
position: The Granary Le<strong>is</strong>ure Complex<br />
Superv<strong>is</strong>or<br />
reasons for the award:<br />
During Matty’s time with Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
he has shown 100% commitment <strong>to</strong> the<br />
le<strong>is</strong>ure centre, even when ill he would still<br />
rather come <strong>to</strong> work <strong>and</strong> battle through<br />
than go home, <strong>and</strong> he does it all without a<br />
single moan!<br />
Matty stepped up <strong>to</strong> the<br />
plate <strong>and</strong> impressed<br />
everyone when<br />
he acted as st<strong>and</strong><br />
in manager when<br />
Nicolle left, showing<br />
a great willingness <strong>to</strong><br />
learn <strong>and</strong> adapt<br />
taking on new<br />
challenges, well<br />
done Matty!<br />
Jubilee Weekend<br />
Cake kindly given <strong>to</strong> us by The<br />
Thompson Family from KM20<br />
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pUFFIN CRUIsE AROUND<br />
pUFFIN IslAND<br />
by jeremy Reuben<br />
My day out on the Puffins Cru<strong>is</strong>e was one I would<br />
<strong>recommend</strong> <strong>to</strong> anyone in or around Amble, it was a<br />
fantastic way <strong>to</strong> see the region as well as learning<br />
vast amounts about the area.<br />
They have two boats<br />
sailing at peak times.<br />
Puffins on the sea we<br />
sailed passed, with<br />
Amble beach in the<br />
background.<br />
Luckily I managed <strong>to</strong> pick a fair day <strong>to</strong> venture out (a rare occurrence<br />
th<strong>is</strong> summer I know!), we set sail at 2.30, with the trip lasting 1 1 ⁄2<br />
hours. The price for an adult ticket was just £6 which I thought was<br />
very reasonable considering how much I saw <strong>and</strong> learnt while on the<br />
trip. It was fantastic <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> get so close <strong>to</strong> the wildlife, including<br />
puffins <strong>and</strong> seals, it’s a great thing <strong>to</strong> be able watch animals in their<br />
natural habitats.<br />
To end my day out I decided nothing would beat sitting in the<br />
harbour <strong>and</strong> tucking in<strong>to</strong> some f<strong>is</strong>h <strong>and</strong> chips, followed by a delicious<br />
hot chocolate in Spurelli’s….perfect!<br />
Back <strong>to</strong> the harbour<br />
<strong>and</strong> a hot chocolate.<br />
Nosey seals kept bobbing up <strong>and</strong><br />
seeing what we were up <strong>to</strong>!<br />
The house <strong>and</strong> lighthouse<br />
built <strong>to</strong> resemble a castle<br />
when close up, now a RSPB<br />
sanctuary.<br />
Me telling the skipper the best way <strong>to</strong> go!<br />
OlyMpIC TORCH<br />
pAssEs THROUGH<br />
AMBlE<br />
Olympic Torch Bearer, 12 year old Logan from Ashing<strong>to</strong>n carried<br />
the flame through Amble on 15th June 2012. Wet weather failed<br />
<strong>to</strong> extingu<strong>is</strong>h Olympic fever in Amble the morning Logan ran with<br />
the <strong>to</strong>rch, as hardy souls braved the elements <strong>to</strong> welcome the iconic<br />
flame.<br />
Crowds of people, young <strong>and</strong> old, lined the<br />
streets as the London 2012<br />
Torch Relay passed through<br />
the <strong>to</strong>wn. Despite the rain<br />
lashing down, proud folk were<br />
unperturbed, as they marked<br />
the unforgettable moment<br />
with a chorus of cheers <strong>and</strong> a<br />
sea of Union flags.<br />
NOTICE BOARD<br />
WElCOME &<br />
CONGRATUlATIONs<br />
contact us t. 01665 710530 e.amblenews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all our new owners the warmest of welcomes on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong>, we hope you are<br />
enjoying <strong>your</strong> first couple of months here on <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> are making the most of all the area has <strong>to</strong><br />
offer.<br />
the tate <strong>family</strong> from durham<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs hurst from Gateshead<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs cooper from co.durham<br />
mrs earl from newcastle<br />
mr mallaburn <strong>and</strong> ms Armstrong from<br />
chester-le-street<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs calder from whitley Bay<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs richardson from south shields<br />
mr main <strong>and</strong> mrs stephenson from<br />
Gateshead<br />
the wheatley <strong>family</strong> from durham<br />
mr hall from Gateshead<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs mcmurray from co.durham<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs southgate from newcastle<br />
the hunter <strong>family</strong> from Gateshead<br />
mrs wilde from stanley<br />
the smith & humble <strong>family</strong> from whitley Bay<br />
mrs lynas from teeside<br />
mrs Field from newcastle<br />
the lawrence <strong>family</strong> from newcastle<br />
mr lucas from cramling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Johnson from co.durham<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs tuck from consett<br />
mrs Bell <strong>and</strong> <strong>family</strong> from newcastle<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> all the families who have upgraded over the past few months, we hope you<br />
are settling in<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> new holiday home <strong>and</strong> that moving has been as stress free as possible.<br />
mrs madden from durham<br />
mrs wardle from whitley Bay<br />
mrs pooley from co.durham<br />
mrs massey from Backworth<br />
the Bygate Family from durham<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs langs<strong>to</strong>n from Gateshead<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs turnbull from Gateshead<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Johnson from Gateshead<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s downie from north shields<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs haywood from prudhoe<br />
mr dav<strong>is</strong> from whitley Bay<br />
ms Bendelow from newcastle<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Bamrah from cramling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
ms Bendelow from newcastle<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs mcilwraith from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mrs robertson from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mr purv<strong>is</strong> from newcastle<br />
the smith <strong>family</strong> from newcastle<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs mccourt from Gateshead<br />
mrs lamb <strong>and</strong> mrs Brown from newcastle<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs stevenson from Gateshead<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs robson from cramling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs tye from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs cardill from derbyshire<br />
mrs thompson from newcastle<br />
mr smith from sweden<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs turnbull from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mrs coppock from kent<br />
mrs martin from tyne & wear<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Bennett from tyne & wear<br />
mrs wilson from newcastle-upon-tyne<br />
the Gibson <strong>family</strong> from cramling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Joyce from durham<br />
mr knight from darling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Finlay from newcastle<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs w<strong>is</strong>e from newcastle-upon-tyne<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs porter from durham<br />
mr taylor from durham<br />
mr cook from tyne & wear<br />
mr <strong>and</strong> mrs Blacklock from co.durham<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s <strong>park</strong>er from tyne & wear<br />
ms shearer from newcastle<br />
mr sprawling <strong>and</strong> ms wood from Jesmond<br />
Announcements<br />
Jordan’s coast <strong>to</strong> coast<br />
adventure.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> say a big<br />
congratulations <strong>to</strong> Jordan<br />
from the maintenance team<br />
who <strong>to</strong>ok part in th<strong>is</strong> year’s<br />
Coast <strong>to</strong> Coast challenge<br />
from Whitehaven all the way<br />
cross country <strong>to</strong> Tynemouth,<br />
Covering over 147 miles in just<br />
3days, s<strong>to</strong>pping off at Penrith,<br />
Stanhope <strong>and</strong> finally Tynemouth.<br />
Jordan ra<strong>is</strong>ed a fantastic<br />
amount, with over £200 going<br />
<strong>to</strong> The Great North Children’s<br />
Hospital RVI, a fantastic hospital<br />
dedicated <strong>to</strong> providing a full<br />
range of leading Children’s<br />
Services.<br />
Well done Jordan!<br />
Happy Birthday<br />
Best w<strong>is</strong>hes <strong>to</strong> Grace (from the<br />
Le<strong>is</strong>ure Complex) from everyone<br />
at Amble Links, Grace will be<br />
23 on 12th September <strong>and</strong> we<br />
would all like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h her a very<br />
Happy Birthday!<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h James<br />
Glennon a very Happy Birthday<br />
for the 27th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, we hope<br />
you have a fantastic day!<br />
Congratulations<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> hil<strong>to</strong>n <strong>and</strong><br />
Al<strong>is</strong>on who got hitched back on<br />
the 19th July 2009, who are<br />
jetting off <strong>to</strong> Corfu for 2 weeks<br />
<strong>to</strong> celebrate their 3rd Wedding<br />
Anniversary.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a very<br />
Happy (belated) Wedding<br />
Anniversary <strong>to</strong> mr <strong>and</strong> mrs<br />
marshall of MC06, we hope you<br />
had a lovely day.<br />
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WHAT’s ON<br />
BERWICK-UpON-TWEED<br />
FIlM & MEDIA ARTs<br />
FEsTIvAl<br />
19th – 23rd september – various<br />
locations in Berwick<br />
Following the success of last year’s event,<br />
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival returns for<br />
its eighth annual celebration of the art of film,<br />
illuminating the whole <strong>to</strong>wn through premiere<br />
screenings, interactive installations <strong>and</strong><br />
specially comm<strong>is</strong>sioned projections.<br />
If you’re in<strong>to</strong> all things media it’s worth<br />
checking out as there’ll be an exciting lineup<br />
of films, plenty of live events, a youth<br />
programme <strong>and</strong> the art<strong>is</strong>t trail – using Berwick<br />
itself as a set <strong>and</strong> platform for the festival<br />
programme. Th<strong>is</strong> years’ event focuses on<br />
the relationship between the still image <strong>and</strong><br />
moving image, <strong>and</strong> showcasing art<strong>is</strong>ts who<br />
have crossed over from pho<strong>to</strong>graphy <strong>to</strong><br />
filmmaking – <strong>and</strong> of course, exploring the<br />
boundaries in between.<br />
<strong>For</strong> festival updates check out the website:<br />
www.berwickfilm-artsfest.com<br />
GREAT NORTH Fly<br />
21st – 22nd september – Eshott<br />
Fun for all the <strong>family</strong>, the Great North Fly<br />
returns <strong>to</strong> Eshott airfield 21st <strong>to</strong> 22nd<br />
September. <strong>For</strong> those not in the know,<br />
the annual event <strong>is</strong> primarily a celebration<br />
of aviation but features other attractions<br />
including classic cars <strong>and</strong> military vehicles. Th<strong>is</strong><br />
year’s Fly will once again feature a number<br />
of aircraft from h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry. Unfortunately the<br />
legendary Spitfire, which in 2011 returned <strong>to</strong><br />
the Eshott airfield after a noticeable 65 year<br />
absence will not be appearing<br />
Whilst the Great North Fly’s emphas<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> on<br />
having fun, it also has a serious side; ra<strong>is</strong>ing<br />
money for our Armed <strong>For</strong>ces, with it again<br />
proudly supporting The Royal Brit<strong>is</strong>h Legion,<br />
Help for Heroes, Fallen Fusiliers <strong>and</strong> Project<br />
Mobility.<br />
Airfield owner S<strong>to</strong>rm Smith, welcomes the<br />
event <strong>to</strong> the former WW2 Spitfire base in<br />
Northumberl<strong>and</strong>. The show, which last year<br />
ra<strong>is</strong>ed in excess of £2,<strong>500</strong>, <strong>is</strong> entirely put<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether by volunteers with no sponsorship or<br />
funding from outside.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> event <strong>is</strong> not <strong>to</strong> be m<strong>is</strong>sed, so why not pop<br />
down <strong>to</strong> Eshott airfield, just south of Fel<strong>to</strong>n<br />
for a great day of fun <strong>and</strong> enjoy:<br />
vintage/classic cars<br />
military vehicles<br />
large model Aircraft<br />
cockpit d<strong>is</strong>plays<br />
Beer tent<br />
BBQ<br />
live B<strong>and</strong> “on the rocks”<br />
charity Auction<br />
Please v<strong>is</strong>it www.greatnorthflying.co.uk for<br />
more details<br />
AlNWICK FOOD FEsTIvAl<br />
22nd – 23rd september – Alnwick<br />
Town Centre<br />
Join Jean-Chr<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>phe Novelli <strong>and</strong> the regions’<br />
finest food <strong>and</strong> drinks producers for th<strong>is</strong><br />
sensational festive weekend in the medieval<br />
market <strong>to</strong>wn of Alnwick. The county’s most<br />
prestigious food event <strong>is</strong> now in its 8th year,<br />
there’s a feast of <strong>to</strong>p-class entertainment,<br />
cookery demonstrations by local <strong>and</strong> highprofile<br />
chefs <strong>and</strong> a bustling market square<br />
with plenty of local produce for sale for all the<br />
<strong>family</strong> <strong>to</strong> enjoy. Last year over 30,000 people<br />
flocked <strong>to</strong> v<strong>is</strong>it <strong>and</strong> sample these food delights<br />
– don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out on <strong>your</strong> chance!<br />
World famous Michelin star Chef Jean-<br />
Chr<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>phe Novelli returns for h<strong>is</strong> 2nd<br />
year as the event’s celebrity guest chef<br />
<strong>and</strong> will be spending the weekend meeting<br />
v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>to</strong>uring the <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>and</strong> doing cooking<br />
demonstrations in the Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Hall,<br />
as well as hosting a food <strong>and</strong> wine event on<br />
Saturday evening. He’ll be joined by over 50<br />
of the region’s <strong>to</strong>p food traders <strong>and</strong> exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
<strong>and</strong> a renowned line-up of talented local chefs.<br />
<strong>For</strong> more information <strong>and</strong> updates check<br />
out the website www.alnwickfoodfestival.<br />
co.uk<br />
NORTHUMBERlAND<br />
MUsIC FEsTIvAl<br />
The second Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Music Festival<br />
returns in November for another celebration<br />
of opera, classical <strong>and</strong> traditional music<br />
presented in three of the region’s finest<br />
houses: Eshott Hall, Doxford Hall <strong>and</strong><br />
Guyzance Hall. All concerts include tickets<br />
<strong>and</strong> either dinner or lunch <strong>and</strong> some events<br />
offer workshops for you <strong>to</strong> get involved in <strong>and</strong><br />
develop <strong>your</strong> music knowledge.<br />
Here are the main events happening<br />
throughout Festival:<br />
Gala Opera Concert<br />
The Reg Vardy B<strong>and</strong><br />
Liquid Architecture<br />
Murray McLachlan Piano Workshop / Recital<br />
Northumbrian Pipes <strong>and</strong> Fiddle<br />
Northumberl<strong>and</strong> Ranters<br />
Gilbert <strong>and</strong> Sullivan<br />
You can find details about the concerts<br />
<strong>and</strong> how <strong>to</strong> book on the Festival website<br />
www.nmfestival.com or call the Festival<br />
phone line: 01668 283100.<br />
HEXHAM ABBEy FEsTIvAl<br />
21st – 29th September – Hexham<br />
The Diamond Jubilee year of the Hexham<br />
Abbey Festival has an array of exciting events<br />
on offer, bringing the very best worldclass<br />
musicians, art<strong>is</strong>ts <strong>and</strong> concerts <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong><br />
Northumbrian <strong>to</strong>wn. To celebrate 60 years<br />
there will be various innovations th<strong>is</strong> year,<br />
including twilight concerts <strong>and</strong> international<br />
musicians making an appearance – as well as<br />
showcasing a number of illustrious local art<strong>is</strong>ts<br />
<strong>and</strong> young musicians <strong>to</strong> provide a fantastic<br />
fully rounded festival.<br />
These are just some of the performances <strong>and</strong><br />
events over the 9 days:<br />
Young Musicians Platform Lunch Concert<br />
Art Exhibitions<br />
Fun on the Flags<br />
Aquarelle Guitar Concert<br />
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers<br />
Choral Evensong<br />
The box office <strong>is</strong> open now <strong>to</strong> book <strong>your</strong><br />
tickets (01434 652477) or v<strong>is</strong>it the website<br />
www.queenshall.co.uk.<br />
You can find more information about the<br />
concerts <strong>and</strong> events <strong>and</strong> ticket prices on the<br />
website www.hexhamabbey.org.uk/festival<br />
contact us t. 01665 710530 e.amblenews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
sEpTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
15th Brodie Michaels excellent male vocal<strong>is</strong>t<br />
22nd alfie Dobson Singing all <strong>your</strong> favourite chart classics<br />
29th Fantastic duo Mo<strong>to</strong>wn Magic as the name suggests they bring you<br />
best that mo<strong>to</strong>wn has <strong>to</strong> offer<br />
OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
6th Billy Irvine great young male vocal<strong>is</strong>t<br />
13th jeff wright a fun filled show of comedy <strong>and</strong> singing<br />
20th jake Roberts singing <strong>your</strong> favourites from 70’s <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>days chart classics<br />
27th Halloween party not <strong>to</strong> be m<strong>is</strong>sed spooky spectacular.<br />
Ghoul<strong>is</strong>h games <strong>and</strong> fun for all the <strong>family</strong>, fancy dress a must <strong>and</strong> an evening not <strong>to</strong><br />
be m<strong>is</strong>sed. Doors open 6:30pm get there early <strong>to</strong> avoid d<strong>is</strong>appointment as th<strong>is</strong> will<br />
be a very busy night.<br />
31st Children’s Halloween party <strong>and</strong> D<strong>is</strong>co for those of you who feel<br />
the 27th will be <strong>to</strong>o busy we are holding a second Halloween party aimed at the<br />
children party starts 6pm<br />
THE GRANARY LEISURE COMPLEX - DEFIBRILLATOR<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>mer service at Amble links has moved <strong>to</strong> a new level<br />
with the introduction of a defibrilla<strong>to</strong>r at the Granary le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
Centre.<br />
Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure has joined in partnership<br />
with the Community Heartbeat Trust <strong>to</strong><br />
purchase a defibrilla<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> benefit holiday<br />
<strong>park</strong> residents, staff, <strong>and</strong> the general public,<br />
increasing the chances of a healthy outcome<br />
following a heart attack.<br />
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike people of<br />
all ages <strong>and</strong> fitness levels. It strikes suddenly,<br />
without warning <strong>and</strong> in the UK alone kills<br />
2000 people each week, at least 12 being<br />
children. All the lifeguards <strong>and</strong> managers at<br />
the pool have received in depth training in<br />
the use of the defibrilla<strong>to</strong>r <strong>and</strong> C.P.R. <strong>and</strong><br />
whilst ready <strong>and</strong> qualified <strong>to</strong> act we hope it<br />
will never prove necessary!<br />
Dave Pullinger, manager <strong>and</strong> trainer at the<br />
Granary Le<strong>is</strong>ure Centre <strong>is</strong> delighted the<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>rs of Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure have financed<br />
the training <strong>and</strong> purchase of the machine<br />
which will contribute <strong>to</strong> the well-being of<br />
the local community <strong>and</strong> demonstrate the<br />
commitment <strong>to</strong> the well-being of the caravan<br />
owners.<br />
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ANNUAl WINTERIsATION<br />
We recogn<strong>is</strong>e that the winter <strong>is</strong> still long way off, but we feel that<br />
it’s essential <strong>to</strong> think about the precautionary measures required<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>your</strong> holiday home remains in good condition <strong>and</strong><br />
completely secure. Maintenance of <strong>your</strong> holiday home will ensure<br />
good condition <strong>and</strong> help <strong>to</strong> protect <strong>your</strong> investment.<br />
Winter<strong>is</strong>ation <strong>is</strong> necessary <strong>to</strong> help protect <strong>your</strong> holiday home<br />
from the effects of the winter months. Failure <strong>to</strong> take adequate<br />
precautions could lead <strong>to</strong> avoidable damage <strong>to</strong> the likes of<br />
water pipes, radia<strong>to</strong>rs, boilers, taps <strong>and</strong> shower valves, all of<br />
which are expensive <strong>to</strong> repair <strong>and</strong> replace. It may also invalidate<br />
warranties <strong>and</strong> insurance policies (check <strong>your</strong> terms <strong>and</strong><br />
conditions for more details).<br />
CHECKlIsT<br />
remember <strong>to</strong>...<br />
do not: Leave mattresses <strong>and</strong> cushions near outside walls –<br />
s<strong>to</strong>re against inside walls.<br />
do: Clean, turn off <strong>and</strong> empty the fridge <strong>and</strong> freezer <strong>and</strong><br />
wedge the doors open.<br />
do: Take all bedding home with you.<br />
do: Leave curtains OPEN, allowing sunlight <strong>to</strong> air <strong>your</strong><br />
caravan <strong>and</strong> reduce possibilities of dampness.<br />
do: Leave large bowls of salt around the caravan. Th<strong>is</strong> will<br />
absorb any excess mo<strong>is</strong>ture in the air.<br />
do not: Leave valuables in <strong>your</strong> holiday home; always take<br />
them home with you.<br />
DRAIN DOWN sERvICEs<br />
<strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure offers its owners a full professional ‘Drain Down’<br />
service, with two options designed <strong>to</strong> protect <strong>your</strong> asset <strong>and</strong><br />
offer complete peace of mind.<br />
singular Drain Down<br />
<strong>and</strong> Up service<br />
OpTION<br />
ONE<br />
<strong>For</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers who choose not <strong>to</strong> use their Holiday Home <strong>and</strong><br />
w<strong>is</strong>h <strong>to</strong> Drain Down prior <strong>to</strong> the 18th November 2012 <strong>and</strong><br />
Drain Back up after 1st March 2013.<br />
only £60/£75 per holiday home<br />
A tip from <strong>your</strong> friendly Maintenance team:<br />
Simply turning off the s<strong>to</strong>pcock between v<strong>is</strong>its <strong>is</strong> not enough <strong>to</strong> avoid winter damage. It <strong>is</strong> highly <strong>recommend</strong>ed that<br />
professionals h<strong>and</strong>le the ‘drain down’ process as ‘do-it-<strong>your</strong>self’ may result in damage.<br />
Whilst Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure continues <strong>to</strong> take the necessary security<br />
measures during the closed season, with regular site checks,<br />
it <strong>is</strong> the owners’ responsibility <strong>to</strong> fully secure their holiday<br />
home prior <strong>to</strong> the season ending. Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure will take no<br />
responsibility.<br />
do: Lock <strong>and</strong> secure <strong>your</strong> holiday home.<br />
do: Confirm <strong>your</strong> contact details are correct with the <strong>park</strong><br />
office (including mobile phone number).<br />
do: Make periodical checks on <strong>your</strong> home throughout the<br />
winter especially after inclement weather conditions.<br />
Multiple Drain Down<br />
<strong>and</strong> Up service<br />
£0 insUrAnce<br />
excess*<br />
tAke oUt either option<br />
And pAy no excess<br />
on yoUr insUrAnce in<br />
the event oF A clAim<br />
OpTION<br />
TWO<br />
<strong>For</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers who would like <strong>to</strong> use their Holiday Home for<br />
the <strong>park</strong> opening times between 18th November 2012 <strong>and</strong><br />
1st March 2013.<br />
only £115/£145 per holiday home<br />
Our experienced maintenance team can carry out a full drain down service using compressors that clear every droplet of water from <strong>your</strong><br />
pipes, add antifreeze, <strong>and</strong> remove all possible chance of frost damage.<br />
Please note: we cannot guarantee plumbing or appliances against frost damage if the van <strong>is</strong> drained down after the first recorded frost.<br />
Washing machines are unable <strong>to</strong> be winter<strong>is</strong>ed <strong>and</strong> are excluded from the drain down service.<br />
there are three simple ways <strong>to</strong> pre-book <strong>your</strong> winter<strong>is</strong>ation service:<br />
1 Use the Drain Down / Drain Up forms you have received in the post, returning <strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> office<br />
2 Complete the form online in <strong>your</strong> Owners Lounge or v<strong>is</strong>it www.<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk/draindown<br />
or<br />
3 Email draindown@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk, confirming the following detail: Park Name / Name / Pitch Number / Make & model of holiday<br />
home / Date drain down required.<br />
*Excess ra<strong>is</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> £<strong>500</strong> per claim if you choose <strong>to</strong> Draindown away from <strong>park</strong> scheme<br />
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- 2 & 3 Bedroom models available<br />
- soft close systems <strong>to</strong> kitchen units<br />
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pARK<br />
MANAGERs<br />
UpDATE<br />
After what can only<br />
be described as an<br />
unpredictable last couple<br />
of months weather w<strong>is</strong>e,<br />
we can now look forward<br />
<strong>to</strong> some excellent BBQ<br />
times ahead.<br />
We’ve had lots of lovely new owners joining<br />
us at Kingf<strong>is</strong>her over the summer months, so<br />
please make them feel welcome <strong>and</strong> say hello<br />
if you come across an unfamiliar face. I’m sure<br />
you will welcome them with the same friendly<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her welcome given <strong>to</strong> me when I first<br />
arrived.<br />
I have been here for three months now <strong>and</strong><br />
have seen the <strong>park</strong> come <strong>to</strong> life with all th<strong>is</strong><br />
rain. I’m sure you will agree that the Park <strong>is</strong><br />
looking as stunning as ever, a big thank you<br />
goes out <strong>to</strong> Steve <strong>and</strong> Don for all their hard<br />
work, <strong>and</strong> of course <strong>your</strong>selves for the removal<br />
of items that has helped enhance the look of<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her.<br />
As the football season fast approaches, the<br />
mass of red <strong>and</strong> whites who descend on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong><br />
will soon find out that there’s a new black <strong>and</strong><br />
white in <strong>to</strong>wn... me!<br />
If I’m yet <strong>to</strong> meet anyone please pop in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
office <strong>and</strong> say hello, it’s always nice <strong>to</strong> get<br />
<strong>to</strong> know our owners, even if it’s just for some<br />
footy related banter, the kettle <strong>is</strong> always on!<br />
mick smailes - Sales Manager<br />
contact us t.01388 527230 e.kingf<strong>is</strong>her@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
Mini Bus<br />
We just wanted <strong>to</strong> drop our owners a quick<br />
note <strong>to</strong> clear up any confusion about our<br />
free mini bus service running between<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her <strong>and</strong> Heather View, which <strong>is</strong> for<br />
patrons of the Crazy Bear only.<br />
The service <strong>is</strong> offered on a Friday <strong>and</strong><br />
Saturday night with the addition of<br />
Sunday nights on a bank holiday weekend.<br />
Pre-booking <strong>your</strong> seat <strong>is</strong> required due <strong>to</strong><br />
spaces being limited <strong>to</strong> 15, if you speak <strong>to</strong><br />
reception they will be happy <strong>to</strong> book you a<br />
place. Don’t worry about the bus being full,<br />
if there are no spaces left the bus will make<br />
two trips when required.<br />
Please note: children are only permitted on<br />
the bus when accompanied with an adult.<br />
Under 18’s at<br />
The Crazy Bear<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> give a friendly<br />
reminder that under 18’s are not permitted<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the Crazy Bear unless accompanied by<br />
a parent or guardian.<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
sarah Tweddle<br />
position: trainee Sales Adv<strong>is</strong>or<br />
Water supply<br />
We would just like <strong>to</strong> say a quick thank<br />
you for the underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> patience<br />
shown <strong>to</strong> the team while the problem<br />
with the water supply was rectified. The<br />
main water supply unfortunately became<br />
d<strong>is</strong>lodged during the bad weather but has<br />
been fixed <strong>and</strong> <strong>is</strong> now back up <strong>and</strong> running<br />
correctly.<br />
Charlie’s path<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> a picture of Craig Porter st<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
on the path which he built.<br />
Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> the start of the “Weardale Walk”<br />
which goes from Kingf<strong>is</strong>her picnic area up<br />
<strong>to</strong> Heatherview along the river Wear.<br />
reason for Award: Sarah has been at Kingf<strong>is</strong>her for nearly one year now <strong>and</strong> has really<br />
settled in well, becoming a great addition <strong>to</strong> the team. She <strong>is</strong> extremely enthusiastic <strong>and</strong><br />
hardworking, as well as being popular with owners <strong>and</strong> staff alike.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> congratulate Sarah on her 5 Star employee award – well done Sarah!<br />
Jubilee Weekend<br />
‘Right Royal Party’<br />
NOTICE BOARD<br />
WElCOME &<br />
CONGRATUlATIONs<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all our new owners the warmest of welcomes<br />
on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong>, we hope you are enjoying <strong>your</strong> first couple of months<br />
here on <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> are making the most of all the area has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
mr young from county durham<br />
mr lund from county durham<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> all the families who have upgraded over the<br />
past few months, we hope you are settling in<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> new holiday<br />
home <strong>and</strong> that the move has been as stress free as possible.<br />
mr & mrs mcGlade from s<strong>to</strong>ck<strong>to</strong>n on tees<br />
mr & mrs All<strong>is</strong>on from tyne <strong>and</strong> wear<br />
mrs stewart from seaham<br />
mr & mrs Burn from tyne <strong>and</strong> wear<br />
mr & mrs Booth from county durham<br />
mrs major from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
ANNOUNCEMENTs<br />
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Birth<br />
Many congratulations <strong>to</strong> mr <strong>and</strong> mrs penman from Sunderl<strong>and</strong>, on<br />
the arrival of their gr<strong>and</strong>child.<br />
Birthdays<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a happy belated birthday <strong>to</strong> mrs canavan<br />
who celebrated her birthday on 6th June. We hope you had<br />
a fantastic day <strong>and</strong> that the sun managed <strong>to</strong> get out for <strong>your</strong><br />
celebrations.<br />
On the 1st of June mr dobbie celebrated h<strong>is</strong> 71st birthday!<br />
Happy Birthday Mr Dobbie, we hope you had day <strong>to</strong> remember.<br />
We would also like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h a happy belated birthday <strong>to</strong> mrs<br />
Ashman, who celebrated her 65th birthday on the 14th May, we<br />
hope you had a lovely day!<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h ken smith a very happy birthday for the<br />
3rd August, we hope you had a fantastic day, with best w<strong>is</strong>hes from<br />
everyone on <strong>park</strong>.
pARK MANAGERs<br />
UpDATE<br />
Dear All,<br />
sunshine, Rain, sunshine, Rain <strong>and</strong><br />
sunshine!<br />
Don’t you just love the unpredictability th<strong>is</strong> beautiful country has<br />
thrust upon us all over the last three months or so. Both <strong>park</strong>s in<br />
Weardale have benefitted from the weather conditions th<strong>is</strong> season<br />
so far <strong>and</strong> are looking green <strong>and</strong> lush <strong>to</strong> say the least. The flowers<br />
<strong>and</strong> baskets are now in full bloom <strong>and</strong> once again haven’t let us<br />
down. The grounds teams on both <strong>park</strong>s have worked very hard <strong>to</strong><br />
keep our <strong>park</strong>s <strong>to</strong> the highest of st<strong>and</strong>ards that we have all become<br />
accus<strong>to</strong>med. Thanks very much boys keep up the great work.<br />
Mick Smailes who <strong>is</strong> the new Sales Manager at Kingf<strong>is</strong>her has asked<br />
me <strong>to</strong> thank you all for the warm welcome you have given him. Mick<br />
has come from within the industry <strong>and</strong> has been very impressed with<br />
how we operate our <strong>park</strong>s <strong>and</strong> says the original <strong>and</strong> new cus<strong>to</strong>mers<br />
he has had <strong>to</strong> deal with so far has been an absolute pleasure. We also<br />
now have a new cus<strong>to</strong>mer service person called Crystal Hethering<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
Crystal will be working between both <strong>park</strong>s in Weardale helping Janet<br />
<strong>and</strong> Sarah. She has been with us now for a short while but has already<br />
settled in really well, welcome <strong>to</strong> you both!<br />
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NEWs IN BRIEF<br />
jubilee snaps<br />
We just thought we would<br />
share with you a few of our<br />
snaps taken over the Jubilee<br />
weekend.<br />
june Flooding!<br />
A National dance competition has unearthed<br />
Heather views very own Billy Elliot!<br />
W<strong>is</strong>hing you all a great Autumn with us,<br />
In June we thought we were going<br />
<strong>to</strong> have <strong>to</strong> get ready <strong>to</strong> build an ark<br />
as <strong>to</strong>rrential rain hit, making for a<br />
ronnie peters - Company Direc<strong>to</strong>r very soggy <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> even knocking<br />
over walls!<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h all our new owners the<br />
warmest of welcomes on<strong>to</strong> <strong>park</strong>, we hope<br />
you are enjoying <strong>your</strong> first couple of months<br />
here on <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> are making the most of all<br />
Heather View<br />
FIvE sTAR<br />
EMplOyEE<br />
Happy birthday Colin stephenson!<br />
Colin <strong>is</strong> the gentleman who<br />
makes Heather View bloom!<br />
Over the spring <strong>and</strong> summer<br />
you can see Colin’s work<br />
the area has <strong>to</strong> offer.<br />
mr & mrs norman from newcastle<br />
mr & mrs olley from south shields<br />
mr & mrs thompson from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mr & mrs docherty from middlesbrough<br />
come <strong>to</strong> life quite literally<br />
in front of <strong>your</strong> eyes, with<br />
mr & mrs wem from north yorkshire<br />
Michael Baty<br />
hanging baskets, tubs <strong>and</strong><br />
Rhododendrons being<br />
particularly pretty th<strong>is</strong> time of<br />
year.<br />
mrs Jackson from clevel<strong>and</strong><br />
mr & mrs welsh from hartlepool<br />
mr ellen & m<strong>is</strong>s milles from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
position: Maintenance Team<br />
reason for Award:<br />
We would all like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h Colin a belated Happy Birthday as he<br />
celebrated h<strong>is</strong> 65th Birthday on 25th of May.<br />
mr & mrs Jeffress from seaham<br />
mr lee from trimdon Grange<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> nominate Michael as our five star employee as<br />
he <strong>is</strong> a vital member of our Maintenance Team.<br />
Michael <strong>is</strong> the very competent trac<strong>to</strong>r driver who can often be<br />
seen siting the Holiday Homes for us at Heather View <strong>and</strong> Kingf<strong>is</strong>her.<br />
He <strong>is</strong> a local lad from Stanhope, who <strong>is</strong> hoping <strong>to</strong> be able<br />
Colin has recently been nicknamed the Heather View stunt man as<br />
he has been so d<strong>is</strong>tracted being friendly <strong>and</strong> greeting people that he<br />
keeps falling off h<strong>is</strong> bike!<br />
Happy Birthday Colin from everyone on Park!<br />
m<strong>is</strong>s clark from Gateshead<br />
Mr Wall from Sheffield<br />
mr orrell from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mr & mrs hope from whickham<br />
<strong>to</strong> buy a home soon with h<strong>is</strong> lovely fiancée Charlotte.<br />
Michaels favourite pastimes when not at work are playing Golf<br />
<strong>and</strong> of course a drink at the local.<br />
Under 18’s at The Crazy Bear<br />
mrs smith from middlesbrough<br />
Well done Michael.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> give a quick reminder <strong>to</strong> our owners that under 18’s<br />
are not permitted in the Crazy Bear unless accompanied by a parent or<br />
guardian.<br />
contact us t.01388 528728 e.heathernews@<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk<br />
Mark 29, son of the Smith <strong>family</strong> on River View has recently won a regional dance competition<br />
which will lead <strong>to</strong> a telev<strong>is</strong>ed final, excitingly being held at the world famous Winter Gardens in<br />
Blackpool in November.<br />
Mark regularly attends the Joanne Lowe School of Dance in Darling<strong>to</strong>n <strong>and</strong> has always been keen<br />
on the arts, especially enjoying Karaoke in the Crazy Bear, where no night would be complete<br />
without him entertaining fellow owners with a song or two!<br />
Here Mark <strong>is</strong> pictured being congratulated on h<strong>is</strong> award <strong>and</strong> trophies with fellow owners the two<br />
Carls <strong>and</strong> John.<br />
Well done Mark from all at Heather View <strong>and</strong> best of luck in the final, we will all be routing for<br />
you!<br />
NOTICE BOARD<br />
HEATHER vIEWs<br />
vERy OWN<br />
BIlly EllIOT!<br />
WElCOME &<br />
CONGRATUlATIONs<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> all the families who<br />
have upgraded over the past few months,<br />
we hope you are settling in<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> new<br />
holiday home <strong>and</strong> that the move has been<br />
as stress free as possible.<br />
mr Barnett from durham<br />
mr Feathers<strong>to</strong>ne from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mrs mcnaney from hebburn<br />
mr & mrs mcAll<strong>is</strong>ter from hartlepool<br />
mr & mrs kinghorn from durham<br />
mr & mrs callaghan from county durham<br />
mrs Franc<strong>is</strong> from darling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr carter from sunderl<strong>and</strong><br />
mr & mrs staples from county durham<br />
mr & mrs crossling from darling<strong>to</strong>n<br />
mr mitchell from s<strong>to</strong>ck<strong>to</strong>n on tees<br />
FROsTERlEy MARBlE<br />
Around 350 million years ago, when<br />
engl<strong>and</strong> was situated close <strong>to</strong> the equa<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
weardale lay under a semi-tropical<br />
sea, with a particular species of horn<br />
coral called ‘dibunophylum Bipartitum’<br />
flour<strong>is</strong>hing on its sea bed.<br />
Sediments containing iron <strong>and</strong> zinc settled<br />
over the corals <strong>and</strong> hardened under the<br />
pressure from further limes<strong>to</strong>ne deposits,<br />
producing a black <strong>and</strong> white pho<strong>to</strong>graph of<br />
the sea bed at the time.<br />
Frosterley marble <strong>is</strong> not true marble but<br />
<strong>is</strong> instead fossil<strong>is</strong>ed limes<strong>to</strong>ne that <strong>is</strong> hard<br />
enough <strong>to</strong> take an attractive pol<strong>is</strong>h. The<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ne gets its beauty from the many fossils<br />
that became encased within the s<strong>to</strong>ne from<br />
the sea bed, creating beautiful patterns<br />
within the rock, which <strong>is</strong> where it’s nick name<br />
‘the cockle post’ came from.<br />
Frosterley marble has been taken from<br />
the area for more than 700 years, great<br />
examples of the rock can be found in the<br />
decorative columns in Durham Cathedral<br />
dating all the way back <strong>to</strong> 1350. Other<br />
examples of Frosterley Marble can be found<br />
at several places around the village, including<br />
the church of St Michael <strong>and</strong> All Saints, as<br />
well as the railway station, so keep <strong>your</strong><br />
eyes peeled for these beautiful slices of local<br />
h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
Wedding Bells<br />
are ringing!<br />
Big congratulations <strong>to</strong> david <strong>and</strong> Julie of<br />
Meadow View 19, who tied the knot on<br />
the 27th April at the beautiful Beam<strong>is</strong>h<br />
Hall. David <strong>and</strong> Julie have been <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
for 11 years, <strong>and</strong> celebrated their special<br />
day surrounded by their <strong>family</strong> <strong>and</strong> friends.<br />
Fellow Heather View owners <strong>and</strong> close<br />
friends Jan <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong>m Brown played vital<br />
roles in the couple’s day by fulfilling the<br />
roles of Matron of Honour <strong>and</strong> Best Man.<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h you both very<br />
many congratulations, <strong>and</strong> all the best for<br />
<strong>your</strong> future <strong>to</strong>gether, from all the team at<br />
Heather View.<br />
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Happy Birthday <strong>to</strong> jake (2nd<br />
from left) who celebrated h<strong>is</strong> 9th<br />
birthday with a party here at<br />
The Crazy Bear, we hope you had<br />
a fantastic day!<br />
WHAT’s ON<br />
Also celebrating her birthday with us<br />
was Megan from River view, we hope<br />
you had as much fun as we did!!<br />
2012<br />
sEAsON<br />
pARTIEs<br />
We are delighted <strong>to</strong><br />
announce <strong>to</strong> you the<br />
dates of our up <strong>and</strong><br />
coming 2012 season<br />
parties!<br />
Kingf<strong>is</strong>her:<br />
20th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
Heather view:<br />
3rd November<br />
17th November<br />
You won’t want <strong>to</strong> m<strong>is</strong>s the fantastic<br />
night of entertainment we have lined<br />
up for you th<strong>is</strong> year, with:<br />
- children’s entertainment<br />
- live entertainment from the<br />
fantastic live b<strong>and</strong> “vertigo”<br />
- crazy Bear’s famous hot <strong>and</strong> cold<br />
Buffet<br />
- chocolate fountain<br />
plus lots, lots more……..<br />
Ticket price £4 per adult £2 per child<br />
th<strong>is</strong> includes a pint of draught or soft<br />
drink, glass of wine <strong>and</strong> spirit <strong>and</strong> mixer<br />
<strong>and</strong> child’s cup for the children.<br />
sEpTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
15th Katy perry tribute (Stardust)<br />
22nd Chr<strong>is</strong> Dakers The King of Swing<br />
29th Claire Willmar Lively female vocal<strong>is</strong>t<br />
OCTOBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
6th alfie Dobson Singing <strong>your</strong> favourite hits through the decades<br />
12th Ophelia Balls Following on from the success of last year’s adult only night we are pleased <strong>to</strong> announce<br />
by popular dem<strong>and</strong> th<strong>is</strong> years, with the very entertaining drag act. £5 Per ticket includes Pie <strong>and</strong> Pea Supper.<br />
13th jake Roberts<br />
20th vertigo Kingf<strong>is</strong>her party<br />
26th Halloween party don’t m<strong>is</strong>s th<strong>is</strong> year’s spooky goings on at The Crazy Bear Doors open 5pm for a<br />
great night of ghostly games <strong>and</strong> mayhem for all the <strong>family</strong><br />
27th Fiction Fabulous rock duo<br />
NOvEMBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
3rd vertigo Heather View 1st party<br />
17th vertigo Heather View 2nd party<br />
DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT<br />
1st Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas <strong>family</strong> fun day with th<strong>is</strong> year’s pan<strong>to</strong> Aladdin starting at 5pm more information on the<br />
full days events will be available from the Crazy Bear nearer the time<br />
31st New year’s Eve Celebrations Don’t m<strong>is</strong>s th<strong>is</strong> year’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations with<br />
entertainment from the fabulous “South Ward” tickets cost £10 per adult <strong>and</strong> £5 per child <strong>to</strong> include the last<br />
Famous Carvery supper of the year <strong>and</strong> a glass of fizz at the bells.<br />
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WHAT’s ON<br />
MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE ETApE<br />
pENNINEs – ClOsED ROAD CyClING<br />
CHAllENGE<br />
7th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber - County Duhram<br />
“Deliciously dramatic in terms of descending thrills <strong>and</strong> true wilderness<br />
exposure – it will make a fantastic end <strong>to</strong> the 2012 sportive season or a<br />
marvellously memorable ride at any time”<br />
Cycling plus magazine<br />
IT’S HERE, IT’S TOUGH<br />
The Marie Curie Cancer Care Etape Pennines <strong>is</strong> a 78 mile closed road<br />
cycling sportive taking place in County Durham on the 7th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
2012. Over 3,000 cycl<strong>is</strong>ts are expected <strong>to</strong> be mounting the start line<br />
for th<strong>is</strong> inaugural event which takes participants through some of the<br />
most beautiful, albeit challenging, terrain the North of Engl<strong>and</strong> has <strong>to</strong><br />
offer.<br />
The route has been released <strong>and</strong> prom<strong>is</strong>es <strong>to</strong> showcase the beautiful<br />
countryside of the North East of Engl<strong>and</strong> with a 78 mile route round<br />
County Durham. Starting at Ushaw College, just a few miles from<br />
Durham city, the route heads south <strong>to</strong>wards Wit<strong>to</strong>n Park, host <strong>to</strong><br />
the first climb of the day, before turning west through the rolling<br />
countryside in Middle<strong>to</strong>n-in-Teesdale for the second climb. Following<br />
a quick descent, its north again via St John’s Chapel <strong>to</strong> Blanchl<strong>and</strong><br />
with a few climbs along the way before heading east back through<br />
Castleside <strong>to</strong> the fin<strong>is</strong>h at Ushaw College.<br />
The event will be supported by Durham County Council, which<br />
has committed <strong>to</strong> providing around £30,000 of in-kind aid. Steve<br />
Howell, Head of Sport <strong>and</strong> Le<strong>is</strong>ure said: “County Durham has a rapidly<br />
growing global reputation as a fantastic venue for world class cycling<br />
spectaculars.<br />
“We are delighted our county has been chosen <strong>to</strong> host th<strong>is</strong> event<br />
<strong>and</strong> feel sure the breathtaking countryside <strong>and</strong> unique geographical<br />
challenges offered by the Dales, will prove hugely popular.”<br />
Marie Curie Cancer Care <strong>is</strong> the official Charity Partner of the Etape<br />
Series 2012. All funds ra<strong>is</strong>ed by cycl<strong>is</strong>ts taking part in the Marie Curie<br />
Cancer Care Etape Pennines will enable Marie Curie nurses <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
more free care <strong>and</strong> support <strong>to</strong> terminally ill people <strong>and</strong> their families.<br />
<strong>For</strong> more information <strong>and</strong> entry details on the marie curie cancer<br />
care etape pennines please v<strong>is</strong>it www.etapepennines.co.uk.<br />
Weardale &<br />
County Durham<br />
HAllOWEEN AT BEAMIsH MUsEUM<br />
26th - 31st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber – Beam<strong>is</strong>h Museum, Beam<strong>is</strong>h,<br />
County Durham<br />
Beam<strong>is</strong>h will be overrun by spooky ghosts <strong>and</strong> terrifying monsters as<br />
the Museum celebrates Halloween in the evenings for its fourth year,<br />
making sure you get a Halloween fright night you’ll never forget! Only<br />
for those brave enough <strong>to</strong> dare knock on the doors <strong>to</strong> trick or treat,<br />
the Town <strong>and</strong> Pit Village <strong>and</strong> Pockerley Waggonway will be swamped<br />
with petrifying creatures… Don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out on th<strong>is</strong> spooktastic event<br />
by making sure you get <strong>your</strong> tickets beforeh<strong>and</strong>, which will be on sale<br />
nearer the time – keep an eye out!<br />
To find out more <strong>and</strong> make sure you get <strong>your</strong> tickets, call 0191<br />
370 4000 or check out the website <strong>to</strong> keep updated www.<br />
beam<strong>is</strong>h.org.uk/events<br />
DURHAM FOOD FEsTIvAl<br />
27th - 28th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber – Durham<br />
City, County Durham<br />
Only in it’s 2nd year, Durham Markets<br />
<strong>and</strong> Durham University will team up again<br />
with the aim of bringing <strong>to</strong>gether regional,<br />
national <strong>and</strong> international food producers<br />
for a celebration of quality food <strong>and</strong> drink<br />
in th<strong>is</strong> beautiful <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>ric city. A place <strong>to</strong><br />
showcase the rich quality of produce on the<br />
North East’s doorstep, you will be treated<br />
<strong>to</strong> exciting new flavours from across Europe<br />
<strong>and</strong> beyond, bringing food enthusiasts<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> celebrate food <strong>and</strong> drink in style.<br />
Featuring over 100 independent regional<br />
food retailers in the Food Marquee <strong>and</strong> a<br />
Continental Market, there’ll be something<br />
for everyone’s taste. Plus watch expert<br />
regional chefs demonstrate cooking skills:<br />
th<strong>is</strong> year international Michelin-starred<br />
Jean Chr<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>phe-Novelli will be making an<br />
appearance, giving demos <strong>and</strong> signing books –<br />
don’t m<strong>is</strong>s out!<br />
You can find out much more on the website<br />
http://www.durhamfoodfestival.com/ <strong>and</strong><br />
for a l<strong>is</strong>t of exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>and</strong> guest chefs,<br />
or follow on twitter @Fooddurham for<br />
updates.<br />
WEARDAlE RAIlWAy<br />
WIZARDs, WITCHEs AND<br />
WARTs<br />
31st Oc<strong>to</strong>ber – Weardale<br />
Railway, station Road, stanhope<br />
Climb aboard the Halloween Express<br />
for a spooktastic afternoon celebrating<br />
Halloween a bit differently for families.<br />
Offering magic on the train, spooky<br />
refreshments <strong>and</strong> frightful entertainment<br />
for young ones, it’ll be a screamtastic<br />
event for everyone. Remember <strong>to</strong> get<br />
<strong>your</strong> costumes on <strong>and</strong> get dressed up as<br />
there’ll be a competition for the best (<strong>and</strong><br />
scariest!) outfit!<br />
check out the website for the timetable<br />
on the day <strong>and</strong> prices -<br />
www.weardale-railway.com or call<br />
01388 526203.<br />
DURHAM CHRIsTMAs<br />
FEsTIvAl AND MARKET<br />
30th November – 2nd December -<br />
Durham City Centre<br />
Durham’s award-winning annual Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas<br />
Festival returns with a vast range of festive<br />
entertainment <strong>and</strong> stalls for all the <strong>family</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy in <strong>and</strong> around the World Heritage<br />
Site of the cathedral <strong>and</strong> castle. As well as<br />
the city centre shops, around 200 traders<br />
will be in the city over the weekend selling<br />
all sorts of wonderful things, making it an<br />
ideal place <strong>to</strong> go for Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas shopping. The<br />
huge craft <strong>and</strong> gift marquee features over<br />
170 stalls across all 3 days of the event. Plus<br />
there’ll be entertainment, local musicians <strong>and</strong><br />
b<strong>and</strong>s playing, as well as a children’s lantern<br />
procession.<br />
Some details are yet <strong>to</strong> be confirmed, so<br />
check out the website<br />
www.durhamchr<strong>is</strong>tmasfestival.com<br />
or call 01913 846153.<br />
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HALLOWEEN<br />
Seasonal food ideas<br />
A big part of halloween <strong>is</strong> of course the array of<br />
wonderful foods on offer during the autumn season –<br />
a time of harvesting <strong>and</strong> taking s<strong>to</strong>ck for the cold winter<br />
months.<br />
With the help of chef <strong>and</strong> proprie<strong>to</strong>r Tom Banks from the Black Swan, Oldstead, a Michelin star<br />
pub & restaurant with 3 AA rosettes, we’ve put <strong>to</strong>gether a l<strong>is</strong>t of some of the best seasonal<br />
autumn food. Th<strong>is</strong> produce will be cheaper, fresher <strong>and</strong> in abundance so you can enjoy it at its<br />
best!<br />
A quick word from Tom – what autumn means for him as a chef:<br />
‘It’s got <strong>to</strong> be all the amazing fruit <strong>and</strong> root veg available, plus the fact that it’s game season.<br />
Then there’s halloween, which means only one thing… pumpkins! If <strong>your</strong> struggling for things <strong>to</strong> do<br />
with <strong>your</strong> pumpkin why not try a pumpkin-based desserts: they make great ice cream or custard-based<br />
tarts, or there’s pumpkin crème brulee which <strong>is</strong> easy for people at home <strong>to</strong> make. And don’t forget<br />
the humble chestnut!’<br />
Autumn Veg<br />
pumpkin <strong>and</strong> squashes (butternut)<br />
Jerusalem artichokes (‘an amazing vegetable<br />
th<strong>is</strong> time of year – my favourite!’)<br />
root vegetables: carrots, sweet pota<strong>to</strong>es,<br />
parsnips, beetroot<br />
wild mushrooms<br />
Aubergine<br />
Green leafy vegetables: cabbage, broccoli,<br />
sprouts, swede<br />
Fennel<br />
Autumn fruit<br />
plums – damson, sloes<br />
Apples<br />
pears<br />
Figs<br />
Berries: cranberries, hawthorn, blueberries,<br />
bilberries, blackcurrants<br />
citrus fruits: oranges, lemons, limes<br />
Game<br />
Grouse (although quite expensive!)<br />
pheasant<br />
woodcock<br />
hare/rabbits<br />
late-season lamb (‘it’s amazing!’)<br />
The Black Swan<br />
at Oldstead<br />
Michelin Star<br />
pub & reStaurant<br />
3 aa roSetteS<br />
5 red Star rooMS<br />
Set in the heart of rural<br />
North Yorkshire…<br />
Main Street oldstead, York,<br />
north Yorkshire Yo61 4bl<br />
01347 868387<br />
www.blackswanoldstead.co.uk<br />
Swamp soup with<br />
witches scabs<br />
inGredients:<br />
1 tbsp sunflower oil<br />
1 onion, peeled <strong>and</strong> finely chopped<br />
300g pota<strong>to</strong>es, peeled <strong>and</strong> cut in<strong>to</strong> small<br />
cubes<br />
<strong>500</strong>g frozen peas<br />
1.5 litres vegetable s<strong>to</strong>ck<br />
150g streaky bacon<br />
300g can mushy peas<br />
Get cookinG!<br />
1 Heat the oil in a large pan <strong>and</strong> gently fry the<br />
onion until soft but not browned. Add the<br />
pota<strong>to</strong>es, peas <strong>and</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ck <strong>and</strong> bring <strong>to</strong> the<br />
boil, cover <strong>and</strong> simmer for 10 minutes.<br />
2 While the soup <strong>is</strong> cooking, grill the bacon<br />
until cr<strong>is</strong>py. Drain on<strong>to</strong> absorbent kitchen<br />
paper <strong>and</strong> snip in<strong>to</strong> small pieces - the<br />
‘scabs’.<br />
3 Blend the soup in batches in a food<br />
processor then return <strong>to</strong> the pan with the<br />
mushy peas, stir well <strong>and</strong> heat through.<br />
Serve with a sprinkling of cr<strong>is</strong>py bacon.<br />
Sticky hot dog<br />
jackets<br />
inGredients:<br />
4 baking pota<strong>to</strong>es<br />
olive oil (for brushing)<br />
glaze:<br />
2 tbsp maple syrup<br />
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar<br />
2 tsp wholegrain mustard<br />
1 tsp <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> puree<br />
8 pork sausages<br />
8 tbsp mayo<br />
2 tsp wholegrain mustard<br />
2 tbsp snipped chives or finely chopped<br />
spring onion<br />
Get cookinG!<br />
1 Rub the pota<strong>to</strong>es with a little oil, then<br />
sprinkle generously with salt (preferably<br />
flakes) <strong>and</strong> black pepper. Wrap each one<br />
in double-thickness foil <strong>and</strong> cook on the<br />
barbecue for 1 hour, turning frequently,<br />
until cooked. Or bake unwrapped in the<br />
oven at fan 180c/ conventional 200c/gas<br />
6 for the same amount of time.<br />
2 Mix the maple syrup, vinegar, mustard <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> purée <strong>to</strong> make a glaze. Brush over<br />
the sausages <strong>and</strong> cook on the barbecue,<br />
turning <strong>and</strong> basting often, for 10 minutes<br />
until cooked <strong>and</strong> sticky. Meanwhile, mix the<br />
mayo ingredients in a small bowl.<br />
3 Unwrap the pota<strong>to</strong>es <strong>and</strong> split down the<br />
middle. Add mayo <strong>and</strong> sausages (like a hot<br />
dog). Serve with a leafy salad.<br />
Chocolate spider<br />
cookies<br />
mAkes: 14<br />
reAdy in: 35 minUtes<br />
inGredients:<br />
200g dark/milk chocolate, broken in<strong>to</strong><br />
chunks<br />
113g licquorice catherine wheels (e.g.<br />
barratts)<br />
2 x 154g packs oreo cookies<br />
white & black icing pens<br />
Get mAkinG!<br />
1 Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl<br />
over a pan of barely simmering water. Once<br />
melted, turn off the heat <strong>and</strong> leave the<br />
chocolate in the bowl <strong>to</strong> keep warm while<br />
you assemble the spiders.<br />
2 Unroll some of the liquorice wheels <strong>and</strong> cut<br />
in<strong>to</strong> 2-3cm lengths <strong>to</strong> use as the chocolate<br />
spiders’ legs.<br />
3 Splodge a small tsp of chocolate on<strong>to</strong> half<br />
of the cookies. Arrange eight liquorice<br />
legs on <strong>to</strong>p, then s<strong>and</strong>wich with another<br />
cookie. Spread some more chocolate on<br />
<strong>to</strong>p of the second cookie <strong>to</strong> cover, then put<br />
somewhere cool <strong>to</strong> set.<br />
4 Use the icing pens <strong>to</strong> add eyes, by first<br />
blobbing two big dots of white icing on<br />
each, <strong>to</strong>pped with two smaller dots of black<br />
icing.<br />
Spicy pumpkin<br />
muffins<br />
mAkes: 12<br />
reAdy in 45 minUtes<br />
inGredients:<br />
225g self-ra<strong>is</strong>ing flour<br />
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda<br />
1 tsp ground ginger<br />
150ml sunflower oil<br />
150ml soured cream<br />
225g caster sugar<br />
2 large eggs<br />
125g piece pumpkin or butternut squash,<br />
coarsely grated<br />
75g walnut pieces, chopped<br />
Get BAkinG!<br />
1 Preheat the oven <strong>to</strong> 200°c/fan180°c/gas<br />
<strong>and</strong> line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper<br />
cases.<br />
2 Put the flour, bicarbonate of soda <strong>and</strong><br />
ginger in a bowl. Pour the oil in<strong>to</strong> a jug <strong>and</strong><br />
add the soured cream, sugar <strong>and</strong> eggs <strong>and</strong><br />
beat with a fork until well blended. Pour the<br />
wet ingredients in<strong>to</strong> the dry, then add the<br />
pumpkin <strong>and</strong> walnuts <strong>and</strong> stir well.<br />
3 Spoon in<strong>to</strong> the paper cases <strong>and</strong> bake for<br />
15-20 minutes, until well r<strong>is</strong>en <strong>and</strong> firm.<br />
Leave <strong>to</strong> cool.<br />
4 <strong>For</strong> the frosting, beat <strong>to</strong>gether the butter<br />
<strong>and</strong> cream cheese until softened <strong>and</strong><br />
combined. Stir in the icing sugar, vanilla <strong>and</strong><br />
cinnamon until smooth. Spread over the<br />
<strong>to</strong>ps of the cooled muffins.<br />
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Competition Time<br />
spOT THE DIFFERENCE<br />
Can you the spot 6 differences between these<br />
two pictures of Halloween pumpkins?<br />
win<br />
£100<br />
in hiGh street<br />
voUchers<br />
all you have <strong>to</strong> do <strong>is</strong> circle the 6 differences in our Spot The Difference challenge, fill in <strong>your</strong> name <strong>and</strong> address<br />
<strong>and</strong> send it back <strong>to</strong> us at: <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 ltd, Tudor Court, york Business <strong>park</strong>, york, yO26 6Rs<br />
the winner of the £100 love2shop vouchers will be announced in the next <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’,<br />
Good lUck!<br />
Fill in <strong>your</strong> details <strong>and</strong> send it back <strong>to</strong> us at; Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS. The winner will be<br />
announced in the next <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’, Good lUck!<br />
Closing date: 1st November 2012. T&Cs available online at: www.<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk/competitions<br />
NAME:<br />
ADDRESS:<br />
POST CODE:<br />
TEL:<br />
EMAIL:<br />
PARK:<br />
Competition Time<br />
pARK lEIsURE pRIZE CROssWORD<br />
win<br />
£100<br />
in hiGh street<br />
voUchers<br />
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6A<br />
16A<br />
9A<br />
12A<br />
15A<br />
Across<br />
4 What <strong>is</strong> the name of the charity event held<br />
in November that involves the participants<br />
growing facial hair?<br />
6 Who from head office celebrated their 10th<br />
year of working for Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure in back in<br />
August?<br />
1D 2D<br />
3D 4A<br />
8D<br />
14A<br />
7D<br />
5D<br />
13A<br />
10D<br />
11D<br />
down<br />
1 What places were Douglas <strong>and</strong> Dougal awarded<br />
in the Par S<strong>and</strong>s Dog show?<br />
2 Which Michelin starred restaurant was our<br />
autumn feature chef from?<br />
3 Which famous event <strong>is</strong> celebrated annually in<br />
Blackpool through September <strong>to</strong> November,<br />
with its big switch on th<strong>is</strong> year being held on<br />
31st August?<br />
5 Which new head office team member will be<br />
helping fill our online owners lounge with<br />
fantastic local events <strong>and</strong> reviews?<br />
7 What <strong>is</strong> the name of the winner from our<br />
‘Draw the Queen’ kids competition, who had<br />
a fantastic entry in the eight years <strong>and</strong> older<br />
category?<br />
8 Which kingf<strong>is</strong>her member of staff was awarded<br />
the 5 star employee award in th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong>sue?<br />
10 Which famous dancer did we compare Heather<br />
Views Mark Smith <strong>to</strong> after winning a national<br />
dance competition?<br />
11 What was the name of the 12 year old Olympic<br />
Torch Bearer who carried the <strong>to</strong>rch through<br />
Amble on 15th June?<br />
Fill in <strong>your</strong> details <strong>and</strong> send it back <strong>to</strong> us at; Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS. The winner will be announced<br />
in the next <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure’, Good lUck!<br />
Closing date: 1st November 2012. T&Cs available online at: www.<strong>park</strong>le<strong>is</strong>ure.co.uk/competitions<br />
NAME:<br />
POST CODE:<br />
ADDRESS:<br />
9 What are we placing at each <strong>park</strong> <strong>to</strong> help you<br />
donate <strong>to</strong> charity without giving money?<br />
12 Which quaint village do we <strong>recommend</strong> our<br />
Chantry owners <strong>to</strong> v<strong>is</strong>it for an idyllic starting<br />
point <strong>to</strong> some fantastic dales walks?<br />
13 See picture, what holiday am I a symbol of?<br />
TEL:<br />
EMAIL:<br />
PARK:<br />
14 Which legendary figures are renowned for their<br />
links with Pendle Hill?<br />
15 I heart my _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _? Is our new slogan<br />
for our referral scheme.<br />
16 Which night also known as Devil’s Night <strong>is</strong> held<br />
the night before bon fire night?
Kids<br />
Corner me in<br />
Dot<br />
2<br />
Dot<br />
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WIN A<br />
Colour DESIGN A<br />
CADBURY’S<br />
CHOCOLATE<br />
HAMPER<br />
Do you like drawing<br />
<strong>and</strong> colouring in?<br />
Would you like <strong>to</strong> see <strong>your</strong> picture being<br />
professionally printed <strong>and</strong> sent out as the official<br />
Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas Card...more importantly<br />
would you like <strong>to</strong> win a Cadbury’s Chocolate Hamper?<br />
To be in with a chance of winning please send us a picture of <strong>your</strong> favourite thing about<br />
Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas, th<strong>is</strong> can be anything from a Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas Tree <strong>to</strong> Santa <strong>and</strong> h<strong>is</strong> elves.<br />
We have four age categories for the judging, the winner of each group will get<br />
their design printed as one of our Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas cards as well as receiving a Cadbury’s<br />
Chocolate Hamper.<br />
The age groups are as follows: 3-5yrs, 6-8yrs, 9-12yrs, 13-15yrs<br />
T’s & C’s<br />
1. Entries must be received by 1st November 2012. Winners will be announced in the next <strong>is</strong>sue of ‘at <strong>your</strong><br />
le<strong>is</strong>ure’<br />
2. Entries should be sent FAO: at <strong>your</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure Edi<strong>to</strong>r, Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York Business, York<br />
YO26 6RS<br />
3. By entering it <strong>is</strong> assumed that the participant has full parental / guardian consent.<br />
4. Prizes – The first prize winner for each age category will have their design printed on a Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
Chr<strong>is</strong>tmas card <strong>and</strong> receive a Cadbury’s Chocolate Hamper.<br />
5. The winners will be chosen by Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure management<br />
6. Only one entry per child<br />
7. Participants must be aged between 3–15 at the time of entry.<br />
CHRISTMAS CARD<br />
COMPETITION<br />
One of last years winner: Stephanie from Par S<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Instructions:<br />
Entries need <strong>to</strong> be submitted with the following information clearly written on<br />
the back of the picture: Name, Age, Home Address, Park, Pitch Number, Parent /<br />
Guardian’s Name, along with a sentence about why they have drawn the picture they<br />
have. The picture must be on A4 paper, either l<strong>and</strong>scape or portrait. The children<br />
should use colouring pencils, felt tips or paint. Post <strong>your</strong> entry along with <strong>your</strong> name,<br />
age, <strong>park</strong> <strong>and</strong> address <strong>to</strong>: Hattie Medd, Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd, Tudor Court, York<br />
Business Park, York YO26 6RS<br />
8. Entries become the property of Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd <strong>and</strong> are not returned. Entrants transfer all of their<br />
ownership rights (including all copyright) in their designs <strong>to</strong> Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd <strong>and</strong> consent <strong>to</strong> Park<br />
Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd reproducing their design in the future without cost or attribution.<br />
9. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd reserves the right <strong>to</strong> (a) substitute<br />
alternative prizes of equivalent or greater value <strong>and</strong> (b) in exceptional circumstances <strong>to</strong> amend or foreclose<br />
the competition without notice.<br />
10. Park Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd will use any data submitted by Entrants only for the purposes of running the<br />
competition. By entering th<strong>is</strong> competition all Entrants, consent <strong>to</strong> the use of their personal data by the Park<br />
Le<strong>is</strong>ure 2000 Ltd for the purposes of the admin<strong>is</strong>tration <strong>and</strong> marketing promotion of th<strong>is</strong> competition <strong>and</strong> any<br />
other purposes <strong>to</strong> which the entrant has consented.<br />
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Winners Gallery<br />
spOT THE<br />
DIFFERENCE<br />
Well done <strong>to</strong> Rob Milne from Heather View for being drawn out of all the<br />
correct entries entered in<strong>to</strong> our spot the difference competition. You have<br />
won <strong>your</strong>self £100 worth of love2shop vouchers which will be on their way<br />
<strong>to</strong> you soon. Congratulations!<br />
CROssWORD<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> Joan Wood from Twyn Ghyll who successfully completed<br />
our crossword (despite the small m<strong>is</strong>take we made in one of the clues) <strong>and</strong><br />
has won herself £100 of love2shop vouchers! Well done Joan.<br />
we also received a fantastic pho<strong>to</strong> of the lauren<br />
<strong>and</strong> rhianna Ambrosini enjoying the prize they won<br />
for their fantastic entry in<strong>to</strong> our design an easter<br />
egg competition. we are so please you girls enjoyed<br />
<strong>your</strong> prize!<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong><br />
stephan <strong>and</strong> sophie<br />
Russel for winning our<br />
star letter Award,<br />
getting themselves<br />
£25 of love2shop<br />
vouchers for their<br />
fantastic write up of the<br />
par Carnival Dog Show.<br />
DRAW THE qUEEN<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> our winners who each recieve a £20 Toys R Us voucher<br />
2-4 years Winner<br />
James from Kingf<strong>is</strong>her<br />
5-7 years Winner<br />
Isabel Davies from par s<strong>and</strong>s<br />
8+ years Winner<br />
jennifer Bailey from<br />
Heather view<br />
Ellie from Kingf<strong>is</strong>her emilia Florence sant emma padget lauren Barnes<br />
Gabe Jamieson kacey lillie Katie from Kingf<strong>is</strong>her<br />
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£<strong>500</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>wAitinG</strong><br />
<strong>For</strong> <strong>yoU*</strong><br />
<strong>recommend</strong> <strong>park</strong> le<strong>is</strong>ure<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>family</strong> <strong>and</strong> friends.<br />
if they choose <strong>to</strong> buy with us,<br />
we’ll write you a cheque for £<strong>500</strong>.<br />
we’ll even write them one <strong>to</strong>o!<br />
Ask a member of <strong>your</strong> <strong>park</strong> team for details<br />
* terms <strong>and</strong> conditions apply