The power of deep aeration for glamping
Lack of rainfall over long periods followed by heavy downpours on compacted grass can leave standing water, rendering large areas unusable. Glamping venues, amenity areas, sports pitches, parks and golf courses are all victims of compaction and panning. The action of foot traffic, erection and use of tents and pods, use of machines and even normal aeration can result in poor drainage, depriving grass roots of oxygen and nutrients. Terrain Aeration has been providing a long-term solution to this for over twenty-five years and has wide experience in treating glamping venues such as Warwick Castle and amenities like London’s Hyde Park after the Winter Wonderland event. One-metre deep penetration using the Terrain Aeration Terralift machine not only relieves compaction, it is also the vehicle for injecting dried seaweed. The whole process has a beneficial effect that lasts many years. It works like this. The Terralift hammers a hollow probe one metre into the soil using a JCB road breaker gun (this is because the ground is usually so compact at depth that it needs this hammer to break through). Once the probe has reached one metre depth, compressed air is released up to a maximum of 20Bar (280psi), the Terralift being the only machine using such high air pressure, which is needed to fracture and fissure the soil. On the tail end of the air blast, dried seaweed is injected which sticks to the walls of the fractures and fissures and, over time, expands and contracts with the moisture content in the soil – similar to “breathing” underground. The 1½” probe holes created by the Terralift machine are backfilled with aggregate to provide a semi permanent aeration/ventilation shaft, helping to keep the whole aeration process working. The top 1″ should be topped with the usual top dressing to encourage grass growth over the probe holes. The probe is withdrawn and the process repeated using two-metre centre spacings on a staggered grid pattern – this means that each shot interconnects with the previous ones. The Terrain Aeration process is ecologically sound, there is minimum disruption to the area treated and no mess. Which means business as usual without interruption. Terrain Aeration 01449 673783 www.terrainaeration.co.uk
Bespoke Canopy Offerings From Fordingbridge
The offering for Park Owners looking to increase the opportunities for their guests is now even greater, thanks to the standard and bespoke canopy offering from Fordingbridge. The West Sussex based specialist have a long history in helping businesses expand their offering of year round shelter for dining, sports and recreation. Designing and manufacturing their canopies in-house, this has always resulted in high quality products with excellent costings. “We understand the changing landscape of the UK holiday industry and we know that while the opportunity is certainly there, both holiday makers and park-home owners are looking for facilities that will allow them to maximise use of their investment,” explains Adam Collier, the company’s leisure specialist. “Fordingbridge offers a truly consultative approach. We fully discuss your ideas and vision for the park so that we understand the direction you wish to take in the longer term. Our products are designed to last for decades, so it’s important it will fit with your long term plans. If you would like us to visit your site, we will happily do so, so as to provide you with a proposal fully designed around you.” While the firms’ approach is a more tailored experience with regards to customer service, Fordingbridge also offer a range of standardised products in their canopy offering. “As we have been trading for so long, over 50 years in fact, we have built a solid portfolio of past projects. We are able to provide costings for both regular shapes and the weird and wonderful!” Adam explains. “Our design team is in-house, as are our engineers. This means we can quickly translate your ideas into a functional canopy to protect your guests.” The innovation and design capabilities are apparent throughout the firm, having developed their own roofing specifically for their products. Opal 60 was custom developed to provide a canopy roof material which remains 100% waterproof and reduces harmful UV. The uniqueness of the Fordingbridge offering is that the material still allows a generous amount of natural light to pass through, hence reducing the claustrophobic sensation of competitor fabric products. “Opal 60 is a fantastic product,” he comments. “It provides rain protection when necessary and gives opportunity for protection from the suns UV without casting a shadow over the site. The protection is there, but so is the light, and that is just as important. Our work covers so many different sectors, including healthcare and education and the level of detail in a canopy specification really means these factors can’t be overlooked. The days of shade sails are waning, not only due to the lack of rain protection but also the lack of proper UV shelter. The Fordingbridge offering is broad. With products ranging from timber canopies adjacent to buildings for increased seated dining, to full MUGA coverings to allow promotion of your parks’ sports facilities throughout the year, Fordingbridge have the skills and experience necessary to translate your requirements into a practical, long lasting and aesthetic enhancement to your facility. Able to add value to your site through innovative techniques and more than five decades experience, a Fordingbridge canopy is an investment that is sure to enhance your guest experience from the outset.
The Holiday & Leisure Park Development Forum
The Holiday & Leisure Park Development Forum Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Northamptonshire • 3rd – 4th October Attend as a complimentary project delegate. This event has been specifically developed to help you stay ahead of the game and deliver holiday and leisure parks that attract today’s sophisticated staycationer. Organised by Stable Events, you can hear industry experts speaking on important topics and organise short 1:2:1 meetings with suppliers. Speakers include Jamie Christon, COO of Chester Zoo, and Matt Cartwright, architect, who will speak on “Creating a destination”. See hlpd-forum.co.uk for more details #hlpd
Kingston Park and Leisure Homes
Hull based Kingston Park and Leisure Homes have revealed their brand-new model, The Palazzo, at the Stoneleigh World of Park and Leisure Homes show. Taking a modern approach, the Kingston team took onboard feedback gained at the Ardingly show, and have created a stunning contemporary luxury lodge. The idea for The Palazzowas hatched after conversations the Kingston team had at the Ardingly show. Taking on feedback from those looking for something more modern, the team started scouring the internet and design magazines for ideas. “We took inspiration from all sorts of places; warehouse conversions, trendy bars and coffee houses and leading-edge architecture projects” said Kris Robinson, Commercial Director of Kingston Park and Leisure Homes” “We wanted to use contemporary features and finishes to really bring something that’s completely different to our current range. We want to show customers that we have the ability to create the full spectrum of lodges from traditional log cabins to cutting edge lodges like The Palazzo” It’s really refreshing to see a company taking on customer feedback and implementing it in such a quick time. Kris continued “Like every Kingston lodge, The Palazzo is built by skilled craftsman in our factory in Hull. Customers also get our unrivalled levels of service and our unique late delivery cash back giving you peace of mind on your investment with us. Every lodge purchase for a park owner or retail customer is a personal journey and we do our upmost to make it as enjoyable and exciting as it should be.” The Palazzois the first model in the UK to use external cladding by Therrawood. With a unique cladding and modern styling, The Palazzois a welcome departure from Kingston Park and Leisure Homes more traditional range but they’re all the better for it. As with all Kingston’s range, the quality is second to none and the unique service they provide, including late delivery cashback, really set the brand apart from the competition. Listening to clients and customers can only be a good thing for potential buyers out there and it should signal to everyone out there that Kingston Park and Leisure Homes are becoming a serious player in the luxury lodge market. If you like what you see you can call Kingston Park and Leisure Homes on 01482 835835 or visit their website, www.kingstonplh.com, to see the full range of stunning lodges and park homes.
New Luxury Holiday Cottages Offering From Park Leisure
Park Leisure’s popular Malvern View Country and Leisure Park has boosted its luxury holiday offering with the addition of five beautifully refurbished, stone-built cottages. In a courtyard setting, surrounded by rolling countryside and access to five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the cottages are perfect for couples and families, or can be booked together for larger groups. Positioned opposite the park’s newly-refurbished lounge and coffee bar, hot meals and drinks are available seven days a week, ideal for breakfast or a light lunch. The luxury park is one of the most popular in Park Leisure’s 12-strong portfolio and offers a range of amenities including on-site eateries, a children’s play park, three freshwater fishing lakes, a walking trail and a deer park. Nestled in the grounds of a historic 450-year-old Elizabethan Manor House and outbuildings, the park rests in over 100 acres of magnificent farmland with walking trails that lead to incredible views of the surrounding countryside. Neil Davies, Holidays Director at Park Leisure said: “Malvern View is a truly idyllic location and these new cottages are an incredible addition to our offering at this stunning park. Less than an hour and a half away from Birmingham, these beautifully-appointed homes are an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding areas such as Queenswood Country Park, the ancient market town of Bromyard, Bringsty Common and number of National Trust Woodlands. We’re really looking forward to welcoming our first guests in the cottages and showcasing the luxury service Park Leisure are renowned for.” Would-be guests interested in experiencing life on the picturesque border between Worcestershire and Herefordshire can book your getaway in one of these beautifully-designed cottages by visiting www.cottages.com and searching ‘Malvern View Country and Leisure Park’.
The Original Pod Company – The Pod Pioneers
We were the beginning of this Glamping phenomenon and are the largest pod manufacturer in the UK. Our pod design has been copied many times, but the true iconic design camping pod remains with us. Pod companies will come and go, but we will continue to grow year on year. We have pod agents all over the globe, we are the only company to do this, we remain sharp and adventurous and intent on all rising markets for this product, always marching forwards to gain any foot hold to secure new business for us, the future is positive and we are upbeat on current and forth coming orders. We design and build as always in our Lake District workshop, we were established well before the birth of the pod idea in 2004 and then all that came to reality in 2006, and the camping world woke up to our iconic camping pod design. Sourcing the very best of materials at all times and using the latest technology in sealants available to us, we build each pod to a solid state and a turnkey operation, we don’t build on site nor send them out as a flat pack. Our workforce of long-standing completely under stand this iconic structure and work tirelessly to bring each pod to life. Our build quality on The Original Pod Company will never alter, we maintain focus on design, we are forward thinkers and are always challenging the structure of the simple pod design. This makes us strong and solid and more than that we are reliable. We are happy to listen to all customers needs and requirements. Our yard doors are are open to show you around. We also offer an on site survey and have contacts for planning help and finance options. Once the order has been discussed and received, you will be kept informed about delivery dates and siting requirements from you. Your business with us will be stress free that I can promise! https://www.thepod.info
