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Be there in a Brand New Forest Twizy

Mar 19 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

The New Forest is the country’s first destination to offer a fleet of Twizy electric vehicles with a comprehensive charge point network as a fun and innovative way to explore its stunning scenery.

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Didn't Lunar do well at the show

Mar 08 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

Lunar Caravans has announced sales of over £3 million at the recent Spring Caravan & Camping Show, at Birmingham’s NEC.
The lightweight luxury experts displayed it’s extensive caravan range to the Show’s 83,854* visitors over six days (19th – 24th February).

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Free Competition with 35 prizes

Mar 01 2013 12:00 AM | campetition in News

Win £5,060 of camping equipment, outdoor gear and holidays!


To celebrate the start of the UK camping season and their tenth birthday, Campsites UK are giving over £5,000 worth of prizes to 35 lucky winners. Visit  http://www.campetition.co.uk/ for details!

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Excellent turn out for the first NCC event

Feb 25 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

The first ever Spring Caravan & Camping Show at Birmingham’s NEC is being hailed as a massive success after attracting 83,854* visitors and healthy sales, despite a very tough economic climate.
The brand new Show, organised by NCC Events, ran at the Central England venue for six days from Tuesday 19th to Sunday 24th February, and occupied four halls (60,000 sq m in total).

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Lunar has announced its return to the motorhome...

Feb 19 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

by launching a whole new vehicle concept.
The all new and exciting ‘Lunar Vacanza Camper Car’ is the first of its kind on the UK market and combines the dual benefits of a roomy, four-person camper with an efficient, easy to manoeuvre, everyday family car – the ideal solution for those who want the best of both.

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Club urges campers to eat local

Feb 13 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

The Camping and Caravanning Club will next week re-launch  its campaign to support local communities by encouraging holidaymakers to ‘Eat Local’ and enjoy great British produce when out camping and caravanning.

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The fight is on - Club battles toilet terrors

Feb 19 2013 01:00 AM | markf in News

Toilet terror is gripping the nation according to new research by The Camping and Caravanning Club.  

In a recent Onepoll survey carried out on behalf of the Club, campers believe that the most horrifying things to find on a campsite are unflushed loos (33%), overflowing toilets (32%), soiled toilet seats (29%) and used plasters left in the shower blocks (25%)!


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AA Campsite of the year awards

Feb 02 2013 12:00 AM | markf in News

Somerset campsite wins AA Award

The AA today has announced the winners of the AA Campsite of the Year Awards for Britain and Ireland to coincide with the launch of the AA Caravan and Camping Britain and Ireland Guide 2013.  This year’s winner is The Old Oaks Touring Park in Glastonbury, Somerset.

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Go Wild at NEC's New Spring Caravan & C...

Dec 16 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

TV presenters Andy ‘Iceman’ Torbet, Nick ‘Bugboy’ Baker and cook and author Valentine Warner will be encouraging visitors to explore their wild side at the new Spring Caravan & Camping Show, at the NEC from 19th – 24th February.

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Carry on Camping in the Vale of Glamorgan

Dec 06 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Despite Met Office figures showing that summer 2012 was the wettest in Britain for a century, a camping project led by Creative Rural Communities generated over £60,000 worth of revenue to the Vale of Glamorgan this year.

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Ladram Bay Holiday Park - voted best by holiday...

Nov 29 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

There were double celebrations this week for staff and the family owners of  a Budleigh Salterton holiday park after the business was handed two top tourism honours.

Ladram Bay Holiday Park in Otterton was named both as the park voted for by visitors as the best in the West Country, and as one of Britain's most environmentally friendly holiday parks.

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Jockey Ball - what do you think

Sep 20 2012 06:46 AM | markf in News

http://www.jockeyball.com/ Back in 2009 whilst caravanning and watching numerous caravaners struggle to manoeuvre their vans to their pitch, Charles and Jamie O'Neill began to investigate whether a new type of Jockey wheel could be produced to enab...

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Cover it up

Oct 24 2012 12:00 AM | julie123 in News

Winter Draws in cold wet weather ahead cover up that caravan or motorhome and put it to bedNow is the time to winterise your caravan or motorhome and lets face it a task that will always need to be done right probably the most inportant thing you will...

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New Tourer - TripBuddy

Oct 04 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Amongst the new models making their debut at this year’s Motorhome & Caravan Show (16-21 October, NEC Birmingham) is the Tripbuddy™, a new retro-contemporary style caravan designed and built by Hampshire based Tripbuddy Ltd. Tripbuddy...

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New tutorials/knowledge base system

Sep 30 2012 07:21 PM | markf in News

I just want to let you all know that we have a new tutorials/knowledge base system which can be found here. Over the next few days I will move the current tutorials to the new system but I would love some new ones on there so if you feel inclined pleas...

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Specialised Covers

Sep 27 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Motoring cover protection company, Specialised Covers, has launched a new Caravan Cover bundle. The bundle offers your caravan the ultimate protection containing both a fully Tailored Caravan Cover and their Universal Towing protector all for a special...

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Deckchairs ditched as parks prepare for action...

Sep 27 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

A survey of 50 independent holiday parks (offering camping and touring)finds the emphasis being put on action holidays next year. Olympic-inspired Britons on holiday next year will be swapping their deckchairs for diving boards, their loungers for lawn...

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The Experts return to the Motorhome & Carav...

Sep 17 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

The Experts’ Advice Theatre returns to this year’s Motorhome & Caravan Show (16-21 October, NEC Birmingham) offering visitors direct access to a wealth of top tips and insider information from those in the know.The Motorhome & Carav...

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Scary caravan related incidents, what have you...

Sep 07 2012 05:38 AM | Blue Louis in News

As a site owner, I am likely to see more memorable (read that as stupid) happenings with caravans in full touring mode than most people, but it would be interesting to hear from others about what is the scariest caravan related incident you have ever s...

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New NCC Approved Dealership scheme

Sep 13 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

TREATING CUSTOMERS FAIRLY’CONSUMERS’ RIGHTS CHAMPIONED BY NEW NCC APPROVED DEALERSHIP SCHEMEA new initiative is being launched by the UK’s Tourer and Motorhome trade body, the NCC, which is designed to ensure that caravan and motorhom...

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Food and Drink Freebies for your holiday stay -...

Sep 12 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Free "no-strings" food and drink vouchers are to be given to families staying at Park Holidays UK for autumn breaks during September and October. Worth over £40.00, the vouchers - which can be redeemed without making any other purchases -...

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CCC Navigation services for members

Aug 31 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

The Camping and Caravanning Club has partnered with leading technology provider, Garmin to offer its members an exclusive ‘Club Navigation’ service – the dēzl™ 560LMT Camper Deluxe.The Satellite Navigation device is specifi...

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NEC Show guide of exibitors

Aug 29 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Tourers ADRIA – STAND 20 - 77 All of Adria’s extensive line-up of tourers, including several new layouts for 2013, have been named after famous rivers. As well as upgrades, all-new models to look out for include the 8ft wide Adora Thames...

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Motorhome and Caravan Show NEC October 16-21

Aug 29 2012 12:00 AM | markf in News

Bigger, better and bursting with exciting new product launches, The Motorhome & Caravan Show makes a welcome return to the NEC Birmingham from 16th – 21st October.The National Show is an unmissable event and the only place to see all the b...

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Unladen weights & MAM clarification

Aug 14 2012 07:15 AM | GaryB in News

As I mentioned elsewhere, someone I know through a friend got stopped & fined the other week for his plated caravan weight being over his licence requirements. I've spent some time liaising with the National Trailer Towing Association and rese...

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