The National Feast of Lanterns, NFOL, is our annual celebration of camping when thousands of units come together with each of the 13 regions taking it in turn to host the event.
This year it is the turn of Yorkshire Region who have chosen the theme of “Christmas”.
The highlights of the weekend include the Mardi Gras procession on Saturday afternoon and the Lighting up of units on Saturday evening. There is entertainment every evening, competitions, trade stalls, something for everyone.
If you haven’t been to an NFOL before then make sure you don’t miss this one as it could be a good few years before it comes to the Yorkshire Region again…
It is an event not to be missed !!!
For more information about this weekends Natioal Feast of Lanterns, please use the Link http://www.nfol2008.co.uk/
Please note this is a MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.
To become a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club please use this link http://www.myccc.co.uk/
Please lets have some sun
27 August, 2008
22 August, 2008
Bristol Balloon Fiesta
I have just put another one of Adrian’s great articles relating to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta, which took place on the 7th August.
Its of great interest to Nigel and I, because about 10 years ago we were the first motorhome club to go to the Balloon Fiesta.
Our great friends, Anne & Tom Obery, who live near Ashton Court arranged with the local farmer for the Gem club to stay on his field. I think there was originally a group of about 10 of us.
Since then they have always extended an invitation for the Gem Club to come along and join in the fun weekend.
What a surprise this year to see how that area of the farmers field has now grown into a Rally field with 271 motorhomes and caravans and enough room for Day Visitors and their cars.
Sounds like they all had great fun. To read more about Adrian’s article go onto our Information Centre and visit Adrian’s Arena.If you would like more information on the Balloon Fiesta please use this link http://www.bristolfiesta.co.uk/ .
Thanks Adrian.
Its of great interest to Nigel and I, because about 10 years ago we were the first motorhome club to go to the Balloon Fiesta.
Our great friends, Anne & Tom Obery, who live near Ashton Court arranged with the local farmer for the Gem club to stay on his field. I think there was originally a group of about 10 of us.
Since then they have always extended an invitation for the Gem Club to come along and join in the fun weekend.
What a surprise this year to see how that area of the farmers field has now grown into a Rally field with 271 motorhomes and caravans and enough room for Day Visitors and their cars.
Sounds like they all had great fun. To read more about Adrian’s article go onto our Information Centre and visit Adrian’s Arena.If you would like more information on the Balloon Fiesta please use this link http://www.bristolfiesta.co.uk/ .
Thanks Adrian.
18 August, 2008
Bank Holiday Weekend
Just arrived back from another wet weekend. This time we were at the Malvern show,
It was good to see that the weather didn’t dampen the Western theme too much.
This coming weekend brings us to another August Bank Holiday weekend. I’M not too sure, though, what the weather will have in store for us!
But, just to help drivers make smoother and more reliable journeys over the weekend, the Highways Agency has completed or suspended almost two-thirds of all major roadworks on England's motorways and major ‘A’roads. To find out if your journey will be stress free this weekend use the following link http://www.highways.gov.uk/ .
I hope you have a happy, safe and stress free Bank Holiday.
Anne
It was good to see that the weather didn’t dampen the Western theme too much.
This coming weekend brings us to another August Bank Holiday weekend. I’M not too sure, though, what the weather will have in store for us!
But, just to help drivers make smoother and more reliable journeys over the weekend, the Highways Agency has completed or suspended almost two-thirds of all major roadworks on England's motorways and major ‘A’roads. To find out if your journey will be stress free this weekend use the following link http://www.highways.gov.uk/ .
I hope you have a happy, safe and stress free Bank Holiday.
Anne
12 August, 2008
Safety and Security Advise
Had two excellent articles sent this week by Tim Booth?
Tim is a Specialist security adviser for the caravan and leisure industry.One of his articles covers advice on the fitting of extending (towing) mirrors and covers all you need to know about when towing your caravan.
It has been widely reported that certain towing mirrors are illegal as they are not type approved and do not have conformity mark. This has caused significant confusion with both dealers and consumers alike and many of the so called facts relied on are erroneous.
Things you need to check include the true situation, what the statute law says and what it means to Caravanners.
His second article is about how to enjoy freedom of camping without becoming a ‘victim of crime’.
The advice Tim gives is based on years of experiences as a police officer and is well worth taking on board.
You will find both articles within our World of Motorhomes and Caravans websites within the Information Centre and General category – Safety & Security.
For more information on all safety aspects please click http://www.timboothcsl.co.uk/.
Tim is a Specialist security adviser for the caravan and leisure industry.One of his articles covers advice on the fitting of extending (towing) mirrors and covers all you need to know about when towing your caravan.
It has been widely reported that certain towing mirrors are illegal as they are not type approved and do not have conformity mark. This has caused significant confusion with both dealers and consumers alike and many of the so called facts relied on are erroneous.
Things you need to check include the true situation, what the statute law says and what it means to Caravanners.
His second article is about how to enjoy freedom of camping without becoming a ‘victim of crime’.
The advice Tim gives is based on years of experiences as a police officer and is well worth taking on board.
You will find both articles within our World of Motorhomes and Caravans websites within the Information Centre and General category – Safety & Security.
For more information on all safety aspects please click http://www.timboothcsl.co.uk/.
11 August, 2008
Techleisure
Mike Lake from Techleisure Ltd., officially launched the Possl range of van conversions to the UK this month. Possl is Europe’s largest manufacturer of van conversions.
On Friday August 8th members of the Press and Motorhome dealers where invited for the day to Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire.
We were taken aboard one of the Severn Cruisers, to have lunch and a sail across the river to where Techleisure had a lovely display of van conversions and low profile vans, ready for viewing.
In addition to the range of Possl branded vans, the company also manufacture van conversions for Concorde, Globecar, TEC and LMC.
For more information visit http://www.techleisure.co.uk/
On Friday August 8th members of the Press and Motorhome dealers where invited for the day to Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire.
We were taken aboard one of the Severn Cruisers, to have lunch and a sail across the river to where Techleisure had a lovely display of van conversions and low profile vans, ready for viewing.
In addition to the range of Possl branded vans, the company also manufacture van conversions for Concorde, Globecar, TEC and LMC.
For more information visit http://www.techleisure.co.uk/
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