I hope you all had an amazing time throughout the start of this 2022 season and enjoyed the really nice weather June gave us, fingers crossed that the sun continues to shine for us throughout the rest of the Summer, I look forward to what the rest of this season has to offer us. you soon!
Please keep a lookout for your parks Maintenance Manager Jimmy and myself as we make our weekly park checks every Saturday morning. We both enjoy our walk around park and the opportunity this gives us to interact with so many of you.
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I am happy to announce that My Wife Kerry, our park’s Guest Services Manager is expecting our second child (baby daughter at the end of October) it’s hard to believe that come this month our first little whirlwind Elsie will be 2, how the time flies by, she can’t wait for her baby sister to arrive!
Hello from Laurie A big thank you to all our Owners who attended and supported our Owners’ Charity Golf Day. We raised an amazing £298 for Macmillan Cancer support, so well done to all. We are really looking forward to a brand-new event coming to Golden Sands for owners to enjoy: Colour Funday on the 27th August, don’t miss this one!
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August 2022 Issue no 2 Golden Sands Beach Resort presents Follow us on social media @GoldenSandsAwayResorts @AwayResortsUK @AwayResortsHolidays
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*Seventh hot drink will be free once 6 stamps are obtained, cards must be redeemed by 31/12/22 and can not be rolled over to following year.
*Check venue opening times on park. Selected wrap, chips and selected soft drink. Ask server for more information. Not available for takeaway Take Two Two Courses for only £15
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Hi all, it’s been a while since my last message to you; I hope you are well. Just under 12 months ago, we embarked on the integration of Aria Resorts into Away Resorts. Our aim with this acquisition was to build on our current reputation as one of the industry’s leading operators, giving our guests, holiday homeowners and team members authentic, unique, and ethical experiences.
2 Cocktails from Sandpiper for £12 Every Day 3 - 5pm July 15th – September 4th
Choose a starter and main or main and dessert from our selected menu September 4th, from 12pm Lucky number 7 Cocktail Pick up a loyalty card and get a free cocktail once you’ve collected 6 stamps
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Lunch All Wrapped Up! Buy a wrap, any side and a drink for only £10 July 15th – September 4th Mon – Sun 12 - 3pm
Carl Castledine An update from Carl
The bulk of our integration work has been completed and we now have 24 locations with the Away Resorts' flag proudly flying.
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*Seventh hot drink will be free once 6 stamps are obtained, cards must be redeemed by 31/12/22 and can not be rolled over to following year. Have a hot drink on us! Pick up a loyalty card and get a free hot drink once you’ve collected 6 stamps
While you may have noticed some changes on park, I want to assure you that you’re in safe hands. We’re an ambitious business looking to grow but are equally committed to regularly investing in our current locations. Over the next three years, we are looking to deploy 50 million pounds worth of capital across the business annually; this investment will introduce new bars and restaurants, swimming pools, enhanced technical infrastructure, and improved park grounds and maintenance.
Don’t miss these Savvy Summer special offers* when you next visit your holiday home.
As a community of Holiday Homeowners, you play a crucial part in the park’s success, and I thank you in advance for your continued support. Should you have any initial feedback or comments, remember our team members (who we lovingly refer to as Holiday Heroes) are always on hand to help. I am so pleased that you will be joining us on this continued journey, and I hope that you get some time to enjoy your wonderful holiday home over the summer season. I look forward to meeting some of you on my Seetravels.you soon!
*All offers are subject to availability, can be withdrawn at any time and can not be used in conjunction with any other offer
*Check venue opening days on park. 2 selected cocktails only. Over 18 only, ID may be required for purchase.
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Event:3rd Owners’ BBQ Time: 12pm – 4pm Venue: Owners’ Enquiry Centre
December 17th & 18th Event: Santa’s Grotto & Owners’ Christmas Party Please book in advance with Guest Services, bookings are open from Friday 1st December until Thursday 15th December. Santa’s Grotto tickets are £5 per child and redeemable upon attendance. details to follow soon September
In order to ensure you receive the premium service you deserve, we have split our Owners’ breakfast into 4 sessions over 2 days. Each session has a maximum number of attendees so please ensure that you book the session you would prefer in order to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available from Monday 1st August until Tuesday 13th September. There is no charge however, non attendance will result in a charge to cover food wastage.
Venue: Bar Carousel
Come along and meet some fellow owners at our Owners only BBQ. Tickets available from Monday 1st August until Tuesday 30th August in Guest Services. There is no charge however, non attendance will result in a charge being made to cover food wastage.
Dates for your Diary Don’t miss our fabulous owner events which are available to book 2 weeks before they are due to take place. Reservations to attend all events can be made at Guest Services.
17th and 18th Event: Owners’ Breakfast Time: 9 - 9.45am or 10 - 10.45am
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Owners’ Bierkeller Night Time: Venue:8pmThe Sandpiper If you enjoy laughter, good food and lots of beer then this event is for you! Spaces are limited so please book in advance. Tickets are free and available from Guest Services from Monday 1st August - Tuesday 13th September.
August Event:27th Golden Sands Colour Fun Day Time: Venue:12pm–4pmThePlayPark us for an afternoon of bouncy castles, music and fun – topped off with the famous Away Resorts colour throw! Make sure you bring your camera!
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October 28th, 29th & 30th Event: Halloween Weekend! During our ‘31 days of Halloween’ event we will be hosting many spooky activities and events over the month with our annual Halloween Party the weekend of the 28th! to
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A shout out to yourholiday heroes
Chelsea Parkinson from our Guest Services team has recently been promoted to Accommodation Assistant Manager after working on our Guest Services team for the past 7 years which has made her a true GS family member. We wish Chelsea all the best within her new role. Please join us in congratulating and supporting Chelsea with her new challenge.
Shout out to Roger Clayton our Development Manager from our Maintenance team for completing a gruelling charity walk which was a whooping 144 miles in support of mental health Ablett unit for our local hospital. Thank you to the many owners who donated for this good cause, keep an eye out for the final figure raised by Roger. If you’ve been blown away by a member of our team, please do let us know so that we can recognise them and give them a future shout out: goldensands@awayresorts.co.uk
Sizzling Summer Holidays If you fancy taking a quick break in a new location this summer or have friends and family still looking to book their family holiday, don’t forget you can all receive up to 10% off holidays at any of our 23 locations. Will you choose an Island escape to one of our 4 Isle of Wight retreats, a Welsh adventure where we have 2 parks to choose from; or maybe head to the Cornish coast with no less than 5 different parks at your disposal. With parks in some of the best locations across the UK there is plenty toTodiscover.getyour discount just call: 0330 053 7000 and quote: • OWNER10 – for your 10% owner discount • OWNFF – for your friends and family discount Please note your discount needs to be applied at the time of booking.
...for investingeffortless Investment Purchasing With the arrival of our latest parks from Aria Resorts we are pleased to be able to introduce some investment buying options, giving you the opportunity to benefit from the UK holiday property market with a fixed 7% NET return for a period of 3 or 5 years. Prices for investment properties start from just £155,000 for a brick-built cottage on the Isle of Wight; or you could choose one of our stunning boutique barns at Retallack Resort & Spa, where we are offering an up to £10,000 stamp duty contribution on selected properties until 18th September.* * Terms and conditions apply, please enquire for full details. Investment Buying at a Glance • Fixed annual return of 7% per annum** • Properties built to ICW standards and sold with a 10-year structural warranty^ • Up to 999-year lease • Mortgageable^^ • Choice of 3- or 5-year investment term • Handsfree investment • Meets qualifying Furnished Holiday Let criteria for tax purposes during investment period† • Capital appreciation potential • Pensionable income To find out more about investment purchasing visit: let/investment/www.awayresorts.co.uk/holiday-homes/buy-toor call 01637 882 402 **The Away Resorts' investment option is available at selected resorts, on selected properties exclusively to qualifying investors for a period of 3 - 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. †We advise you to approach a specialist tax advisor to ensure you can make the most of your investment purchase. ^Available on Retallack properties only. ^^Subject to status. If you do not have a mortgage or finance provider, we may be able to introduce you to one. Your capital is at risk, and you may not get back the amounts you invest when you come to sell the property. Your property is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up your payments as they fall due.
Return to Sender Please be aware we are unable to accept deliveries or post sent to the Holiday Park for our owners unless authorised by Laurie Clark, Zara Rowbotham or Kerry Clark. Please give plenty of time to seek authorisation before arranging delivery, any unauthorised mail received, will in the words of the great King of Rock and Roll, be “returned to sender”. Board
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Private Sublet Registration For all our owners who sublet their caravans privately, please make sure that all guests are made aware of the registration fee and form. This helps to prevent any confusion on the day of the guest’s check-in. Owners will need to call the Guest Services team to make them aware of the date and details of who will be holidaying in the holiday home, so the team have all information ready for the Guest’s arrival. Here if you need us If you have any problems or concerns over the summer period, or at any other time, please report this to Guest Services or use our out of hours number immediately so that we can assist you straight away. Our out of hours number is 07974813047 available 7 days a week from 6pm until 7am. Our Guest services email address is goldensandsguestservices@awayresorts.co.uk
Take a more leisurely pace General Manager sessions have been taking place throughout June and early July for owners’ to get to know and discuss any concerns with Laurie, we will be offering further sessions at the end of September so please look out for more dates soon.
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ABI £69,995Westleigh
If you are looking for an upgrade in comfort and position, the ABI Westleigh could be the ideal choice, in its prime, sea view position and boasting beautifully large windows and a side decking, to help you really make the most of that new outlook. A 2022 model with all the comforts of home, including freestanding furniture an integrated fridge freezer, double cavity over and microwave, making meal prep a cinch. Get a personalised upgrade quote and we’ll explain how your new holiday home will benefit from our warranty plus programme, for complete peace of mind.
If you know anyone who would love it as much as you do, why not recommend them?
Refer more friends and you could get up to £1000 account credit!
Wouldn’t it be great if your friends owned a holiday home here too, to enjoy the park with and spend more quality time together!
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If they go ahead and purchase a holiday home through us, completing within 12 months of your referral; we will give you an account credit of £500 as a big thank you! If you then recommend a second person you will get £750 account credit, and a third you will get £1000 account credit. We will make it really easy for you and your friend too, there is no hard sell here - just pop along with them to Holiday Home Sales and we’ll show them around the park, or ask them to call us on 01745 343 606 and quote ‘I’ve been referred by (your name)’, or grab an Owners' Referral Form from us, fill it out and we’ll do the rest! a friend and get pitch
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Could this be your new holiday home?
• Lift up storage bed • Sea views • Side decking included • Pull out sofa bed • Twin cavity oven • Microwave • Integrated fridge freezer
