Park News

The caravan industry is reaping the benefits of a weak pound which is making foreign holidays much more expensive, says an award-winning Shropshire-based business.
 
Tony Bywater, chairman of caravan and motorhome dealership Salop Leisure, which has sales centres in Shrewsbury, Machynlleth and Stourport-on-Severn, reported record sales across the business during August.
 
The company’s headquarters at Emstrey, Shrewsbury saw a 26 per cent increase in customers during the month, which increasing takings in all divisions of the business, including caravan, motorhome and campervan sales, the accessory sales, the Love Plants specialist plants centre and Love Coffee restaurant.
 

Whether a surfing pro or beginner level, families keen on adventure don’t have to travel abroad to take to some impressive waves this summer.
 
Surfing hotspots can be found right here in the UK, nestled along miles of stunning coastline found in popular tourist spots from Cornwall to Devon, and Northumberland to Wales.
 
To help families find the beach most suited to them this summer, Parkdean Resorts has chosen its top five surf spots, all within reach of its holiday parks.
 
There’s no need to be an adrenaline junkie or water sports enthusiast to be a cool surfer dude – a love of adventure and trying new things is all that is required, and what better time to try your hand at something new than whilst on holiday. Surf’s up!

Drawing on its expertise in stockholding, project management and on-time-in-full delivery, decorative surfaces distribution specialist, International Decorative Surfaces (IDS), has supplied Swiss Krono panel products for new accommodation from timber-framed modular home builders, Retreat Lodges.

The Concrete decor, from the Swiss Krono One World Collection, has been specified to create feature walls in the lounges and bathrooms of the eco holiday homes Retreat Lodges is supplying at Strawberry Field Park, a luxury development in Somerset.

Grey is the design colour of the moment and Swiss Krono’s advanced inline registered printing and perfectly matched surface texture embossing delivers the tactile look and feel of real concrete to reflect the trend.

For more than 30 years Raymac Signs Limited have specialised in the design, manufacture and supply of quality health and safety signage, banners, bespoke signs as well as vehicle lighting and parts.

Under New Ownership

Raymac Signs Limited were taken over by successful Yorkshire businessman Andy Hayes in November 2016, and the company has ambitious growth plans for 2017.

Offering synergy to existing businesses in his portfolio, including successful web design agency indicoll, based in Beverley, Mr Hayes took control of Raymac Signs some 6 months ago. He said: “Whilst it’s a fantastic business that has deep ties with the local community, it also serves a national client base.”

Ambitious Growth Plans

 Leading holiday home manufacturer Willerby, is ready to create a buzz with its new WillerBee Campaign, designed to champion the humble bumblebee.
 
The UK’s native bumblebee population is rapidly declining as a result of changing agricultural practices and a lack of wildflowers to feed on, something which has worrying implications for our wider countryside ecosystem.

Administrators at FRP Advisory appointed and secure the future of the North Wales luxury lodge manufacturing business
Ben Woolrych and Lila Thomas, partners at FRP Advisory LLP, the business advisory firm, have sold out of administration the business and assets of Porthmadog based Cambrian Park and Leisure Homes Limited (“Cambrian” or “the Company”) to Cambrian and Sovereign Holding Group Limited, a new company setup by the owners of Sovereign Park & Leisure Homes in Coventry, preserving the brand and staff of the luxury holiday homes and lodges manufacturer.

The Osiers, a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site on the edge of the South Downs National Park, has been crowned the winner in this year’s Best CS competition by the Club.

The small five-‘van site, close to Chichester was awarded the prestigious title in recognition of the fantastic recommendations received from members who had camped on site.

Facilities on site include a modern wash block and a good mix of pitch types, perfect for all campers. Nearby attractions include West Wittering beach and Goodwood racecourse and motor circuit.

In addition to catering for up to five caravans and motorhomes at any one time, the site also welcomes up to ten tents. The Club operates a network of more than 1,500 Certificated Sites across the UK.