September 2018
Issue no 7
Sandy Balls Holiday Park presents
Park life General Manager Wow, what a summer we have had at Sandy Balls, perhaps one of the most memorable on record with a heatwave that we will never forget. When it soared to over 30˚C, keeping our much-loved resident alpacas cool was a priority, so they
were treated to a nice cold shower a few times a day! I am sure quite a few of you will remember the heavy downpours that broke up the many days of hot, hot sun, one of which fell on the day that we had planned to host our Colour Festival. Rain delayed play until the following day when clouds of coloured powder filled the air as our guests, led by the entertainment team, celebrated summer in all its glory with inspiration provided by the Indian festival of Holi. For the first time at Sandy Balls, we teamed up with the prestigious Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts to provide our younger guests with an opportunity to enjoy acting, dance, singing
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and film making classes over a week, with the performers putting on a show on the last day of the course. As you can imagine, it was a great success. And hopefully you heard – or were part of – our evenings with Covent Garden’s Royal Opera House. Away Resorts partnered with the iconic Royal Opera House to show live outdoor opera and ballet broadcasts this summer at
four of Away Resorts’ six parks. And we were lucky enough to be one of the parks to screen performances of Swan Lake back in June and Don Giovanni in July. So with the busy summer period firmly behind us, we are looking forward to a more gentle pace during autumn, and hopefully, we will see many of you around the park over the next few months.
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How would you like to earn
th ousands
of pounds simply by letting out your holiday home? Last year some of our owners earned up to £6,500 from their holiday homes – without having to do any hard work. We took care of it all for them, from marketing to handing over the keys and even the cleaning. We can do the same for you too. Just imagine what you could do with that money – help towards the annual running costs for your holiday home, treat yourself to something nice, maybe build up some savings for later on.
- Colour Festival 2018
HOW OUR MANAGED LETTING SERVICE WORKS:
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Drivers To keep the park safe for everybody, please don’t forget that the speed on the park is 5mph, and of course all the usual rules still apply!
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You decide the dates you wish to let your holiday home out. You decide how you would like your sublet money paid to you three times a year. You sit back, relax and let us do all the hard work!
A complete service from the people who know your holiday park Some holiday owners manage the lettings themselves, and that’s certainly an option. The down side is that you have the stress of being responsible for everything, from start to finish. We’ve deliberately designed our service so it takes care of everything. It means no worries for our owners and a perfect stay for your holiday guests.
Visit Guest Services to find out more and to help you decide if letting your holiday home with us is right for you
Fancy £500, £750 or £1000 off your pitch fees? A great many of the Holiday Home Owners here at Sandy Balls have joined us because they were recommended to the park by their friends or family members. You can’t keep a good thing secret for long!
Love is… a holiday home! If you find yourself falling in love with Sandy Balls and always counting down the minutes until your next visit, then you may also find yourself telling your nearest and dearest about it too. Whether you want to enjoy holidays with family or friends or you just want them to have as much fun as you do, don’t hide your light under a bushel. For a start, the bushel might spontaneously combust from your excitement. Secondly, it’s nice to share.
How about £1,000 in Pitch Fee Credits? Do we have a deal for you? You bet! If you recommend
a friend who becomes a holiday home owner here at Sandy Balls then you get some additional benefits. Not only can you enjoy holidays together, we will give you an account credit of £500 once they have taken over their holiday home. The second person you refer will earn you £750 and the third is worth a whopping £1,000. Bring your friends and help save on your pitch fees. For referrals to escalate, all sales must be complete within a 12- month period.
How it works
let us do the rest. Alternatively, you can bring them along or even call to make an appointment for them. Simple!
No hard sell promise Yuck, don’t you hate a hard sell? We do too. It’s not our way. We think we have a great offering which doesn’t need a hard-ball pitch because you don’t need a sledgehammer to crack a walnut. We promise that we will treat your referrals with absolute respect and courtesy and that includes giving them the option to say ‘no thanks’. No pressure.
All you have to do is complete an owner referral form and send it in to us and
owner Perks
Don’t forget to carry your owner card with you when you are on park to receive…
20% off food & drink in Aubrey’s Forest Kitchen 20% off food & drink in the Woodside Inn
20% off activities, bookable at The Hub 10% off clothing and toys in The Hub
events
Local Sunday 9th September New Forest Marathon
One of the most stunning routes in the UK, a mixture of forest enclosures, forest roads and villages, stunning views and of course, the odd New Forest Pony. With 7 routes available it offers an option for all capabilities (Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Junior 1k/200m, Nordic/Woodland Walk). newforestmarathon.co.uk Saturday 13th – Sunday 14th October Annual Steam Pressing Weekend (11am – 4:30pm) The annual open weekend at The Cider Pantry in Burley is a chance to see cider making as it was done in the old days. Demonstrations show the art of making cider the old fashioned was with a variety of vintage presses. www.newforestcider.co.uk Saturday 13th - Sunday 28th October New Forest Walking Festival Organised by the New Forest National Park Association, you can take part in guided walks throughout the forest, a perfect way to meet like-minded people, to keep fit and to experience parts of the forest that you are perhaps unfamiliar with. newforestnpa.gov.uk/things-todo/walking/walking-festival Monday 5th November Bonfire Night (5pm – 10pm) Celebrate Bonfire Night in nearby Burley, just 20 minutes
from the park. www.thenewforest.co.uk/whats-on/ holidays-and-annual-events/bonfirenight
Fire Garden Cloister for a moment of reflection. www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/ christmas-beaulieu
Saturday 24th November Hampshire Farmers’ Market Ringwood A bustling Farmers Market with lots of local, Hampshire produce all grown, reared, caught or made within the County. Stalls include award winning pies, gins, cheese, meats, fish, cakes, honey and garden plants.
Christmas at Sandy Balls Christmas party nights really are something special at Sandy Balls. On Thursday 20th December, join us for a fantastic evening of food, friends and festive fun! For more information, please contact please contact Lorna Parsons if you dont have your log in yet. lesley.martin@awayresorts.co.uk
Friday 23rd November – Thursday 20th December Christmas at Beaulieu There’s something for everyone as a one mile illuminated path winds its way through the grounds in a magical after dark experience. Greeted by the sights and sounds of Christmas, wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour. Explore the stunningly lit ruins of the medieval Beaulieu Abbey before pausing at the flickering flames of the scented
Saturday 22nd September
Saturday 22nd September Starlight Sing-Along (7pm – 9:30pm) Join us round a roaring campfire at Greenwood for a light BBQ and refreshments, an acoustic singer songwriter will provide an entertaining backdrop while you warm your cockles around the fire.
Saturday 3rd November
Saturday 3rd November Once Upon A Forest Night (7pm – 9pm) Wrap up warm for a night around the fire, cooking marshmallows and sipping hot chocolate while some of the region’s most fantastic storytellers perform dark tales in the round at Folk Moot Circle by Giants Grave.
1, 2, 8, 9th December
1, 2, 8, & 9th December Salt & Soup (12pm - 2pm) Pop in for a chat over some warming soup and a nice crusty roll! We’ll also be offering FREE bowls of salt for you to place in your holiday home, as well as a smoke alarm battery. This is available to all owners who pop in and see us.
Saturday 15th December
Sunday 16th December Christmas Celebration (7pm-10pm) A chance for us all to get together before Christmas, share some mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and mince pies and Santa may have a gift for you if you’ve been good?
Holiday Caravan & Park Homes 2018 at Beaulieu. Hides Field Beaulieu,Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZN 21st to 23rd September THE place to see the latest and best that the caravan industry has to offer This is the main caravan holiday-home show for the south of England and features many of the “static” models already seen at The Lawns – well over 150, including holiday lodges and park homes – but no touring caravans or motor caravans are displayed. Some of the firms which exhibit at The Lawns book space at Beaulieu too, along
with others, and each year there are plenty of new items to see. This show will open as Holiday Caravan and Park Home 2018 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving visitors three days to peruse the models and also a chance to see the various other attractions that Beaulieu has to offer – a separate admission charge applies – such as the National Motor Museum, the old Beaulieu Abbey, and Palace House, home of Lord Montagu and his family. Please see www. lawnsandbeaulieushows. com or pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office
events
On park Halloween Weekend
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 October Halloween at Sandy Balls will be more actioned packed than ever! With our spook-tacular schedule of Halloween themed activities and entertainment, it’s time to create some fang-tastic memories!
Festive Show
Friday 7 - Monday 31 December The New Forest is magical in winter. Get in the festive mood with activities, Santa’s grotto, family panto and more! Please see entertainment guide for more information.
Panto Time Cinderella
8th, 16th & 22nd December 2pm
Christmas Speculator
8th, 16th & 22nd December Join Mill Rhythe professional show cast from 8.30pm in a medley of Festive entertainment & song
New Years Party Monday 31 December
We’ll be welcoming you with nibbles and serving up seasonal drinks aplenty, accompanied by some of the world’s greatest music. Just the thing to put you in the mood for partying the night away. This is a separate ticketed event and numbers are limited, keep an eye out for further information.
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Private Sublets
If you already sublet your holiday home privately, please remember that the key handling and responsibilities lie with you, the owner, to look after. Please ensure your guests are aware they are required to have passes to use the central facilities – these can be purchased from Guest Services. Any
complaints need to be dealt with by you and it is your responsibility to advise your guests accordingly. In the case of a private sublet, unfortunately have no knowledge or record of the booking or what has been communicated/agreed with each guest. In all instances, a private sublet guest who contacts us will be directed back to you, the owner.
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Please remember that we need up-to-date copies on file of your‌
Caravan insurance Annual gas safety test Electrical test (3 years) If you are unsure if we have yours, please pop into the Holiday Home Sales office at your earliest convenience. - Royal Opera House
Contact Details
Please pop into Guest Services next time you are on park to check your contact details with us. It might be that you have moved address, changed your telephone number or e-mail address and we need to know. Sometimes we need to get messages or updates out to you quickly either by a text message
or e-mail, so it is important we have the right details on file so you don’t miss out on relevant park information.
ties Act&ivientertainment Don’t forget to pick up the weekly entertainments guide from Guest Services – available every Monday or download from our website at www.awayresorts.co.uk/
sandy-balls/entertainment/ activities. Join us for a swim every weekday from 8am – 9am in our adult swim sessions
Our Investments
Winter 2016 £1.6 Million
Every year we’ve invested in our parks to give you the ultimate in holiday bliss!
Winter 2017 £2.2 Million
Holiday homes for sale
Total: £3.8 Million
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You could even have a new location on the park when you upgrade. Willerby Rio Gold
WAS 0 0 £57,2
NOW 5 9 £39,9
Willerby Rio Gold 2016 35ft x 12ft 3 Bedroom
Pemberton Marlow
Willerby Rio Gold
NOW 7 1 £53,4
Willerby Mistral 2018 35ft x 12ft 3 Bedroom NOW 5 9 £67,4
WAS 4 3 £78,2
NOW 3 6 £73,7
ABI Oakley 2018 39ft x 12ft 3 Bedroom
Huge savings on new 2018 models Purchase a holiday home between 27th August - 30th September and take advantage of these offers
NOW 5 9 £65,9
ABI Westlake 2018 36 x 12 2 Bedroom
ABI Oakley
Pemberton Marlow 2017 35ft x 12ft 2 Bedroom
WAS 0 2 £77,4
ABI Westlake
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Free insurance**
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Finance*
Pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office to find out more
Pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office to find out more | Open 7 days a week *Finance subject to status written details available on request. Away Resorts Ltd is a licensed credit broker authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. 0% finance of up to a maximum of £25,000 over a maximum of 48 months. **1 Years FREE Insurance with Leisuredays. †Subject to a few things please ask for more details. Only available on holiday homes purchased between 27th August 2018 – 30th September 2018. Sale must be complete by 15th October 2018.