April 2019
Issue no 2
Tattershall Lakes Country Park presents
Park Life
What’s happening at
w NeDevelopments Dean Poppy
General Manager
With some fantastic weather fast approaching, we have expanded our stunning beach area especially for more paddling, sunbathing and sandcastle building! So be sure to pop down there for a relax in the sun.
introducing Virtual Reality Experience, an interactive experience like no other! Using cutting-edge technology, transport yourself to a roller coaster, the deep sea, into outer space… the possibilities are endless!
Our brand new indoor Splashzone is fantastic, featuring many different water experiences that the whole family can enjoy. As it’s indoors, it’s reliable Splash-tastic fun, whatever the weather! We will also shortly be
To top it all off, visit our gorgeous Bar 49 which makes for the perfect spot to sit back with a well earned treat. Bar 49 has been thoughtfully designed with expansive windows allowing guests to truly soak up the beautiful view of the lakes.
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In 1989, Ray Oldenburg published a book about civil society, democracy and civil engagement. Oldenburg suggests that for a healthy existence, citizens must live in a balance of three realms: home life which is the first place, the workplace which is the second, and the inclusively sociable places which are the third. You’re probably wondering what has this got to do with Away Resorts? Well, we have an exciting new brand coming soon for all our lovely owners, The Third Place Social, showcasing never before seen owners events plus much more!
We believe that The Third Place are the anchors of the community and facilitate more creative interaction between each other. A neutral ground where you are free to come and go as you please, no importance of status in society, witty conversation and frivolous banter are not only common, but highly valued but also having the same feelings of warmth, possession and belonging as they would in their own homes. We want to make Away Resorts be the ‘third place’ in your life – A place to relax, a place with familiar faces & a place for new friends.
for more information, join the third place social at: facebook.com/pg/TheThirdPlaceSocial
es Ima&gSocial Media A gentle reminder that use of any Away Resorts images or text from the website, social media or any other marketing source is prohibited without permission. We kindly ask that no information
Drivers To keep the park safe for everybody, please don’t forget that the speed on the park is 10mph, and of course all the usual rules still apply! Golf Buggies Please ensure any users of golf buggies or other such items are permitted. The park has seen an increase in
belonging to Away Resorts is used without written agreement. We also ask that inappropriate language is not used on social media, any inappropriate posts will be removed.
10 the use of golf buggies and the users are not always adults. Children are not permitted to drive golf buggies - there would be no way they could prove they were competent to do so, were there be an accident.
rivate PSublets If you are subletting your unit you will need to make sure that your electric and gas certificates are up to date and that the office has an up to date copy so that your guests are able to purchases passes during their stay at the park. We will be unable to issue any passes to guests if the certificates are out of date. Gas certifcates are required every year and electric certificates every three years. If your guests are wishing to purchase Guest Passes they will be asked
for the accommodation address and our Holiday Heroes will check the size of the accommodation on our system and charge the correct price according to the number of bedrooms and duration of stay. To avoid disappointment and to make sure your guests have an enjoyable stay from start to finish we do advise that you inform your guests of the correct price before arrival and that they will need guest passes to access all our facilities.
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No job too small…sounds like an advert, however it’s true! If you would like us to quote on any maintenance issues or one of those ‘I’ll do that job later’ scenarios, we’ll be only too pleased to help. Contact owner services to find out more.
Any owner that requires contractors to visit them on park will been to be authorised by Dean Poppy. Please call Guest Services to obtain the necessary paperwork and to find out more.
Housekeeping Team Just so you are aware, we do offer a spring clean, external and/or decking wash to all our owners…just pop into the office and book your spot with Guest Services.
Doggies For your dogs, yours and everyone else’s safety, we do kindly ask you to keep your dog(s) on leads at all times whilst on park. If your dog poops, please pick it up and help keep the park clean and tidy!
On park Family Together June & September Midweeks Designed with the younger guests in mind, our Family Together is a fun break for young families to enjoy lots of activities and crafts. With Adult Exclusive Activities such as Sweet Bouquets to Axe Throwing to Toddler Exclusive Activities such as Baby Ballet, we also have Family Together Activities where you and your little ones can enjoy some quality time together! Big Stars Weekend 14th – 16th June Get ready for famous stars and superb entertainment at the Big Stars Weekend coming to Tattershall Lakes this June! Prepare for unforgettable performances from the biggest names in the music industry – line up TBC. A few lucky guests will be able to take park in the VIP Meet & Greet experiences with our stars. During the day, you can also enjoy family friendly activities. Royal Opera House Carmen - 7th July Bizet’s greatest opera tells the story of the enigmatic and seductive Carmen and the dangerous passion she
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arouses in Don José. Soak up free culture on your doorstep: watch The Royal Opera’s fresh take on this much-loved opera, complete with flamenco dancers, bull fighters and a gorilla – all in a free live screening from the Royal Opera House on the BP Big Screen at Tattershall Lakes.
NEW Dinosaur Experience Weekend 2nd - 4th August
Vintage & Retro Festival 27th – 29th September
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? The kids will love this experience getting up close to our prehistoric friends!
We’re going to transport you from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s whilst landing in the ‘80s to drop you off in a time where music ruled but clothes were a fashion faux pas. However, we promise it will not stop you dancing and burning up the dancefloor! Don’t forget to dig out those retro and vintage outfits too, as we’ve got prizes available for the best dressed.
Rock The Lakes 5th - 7th July Now in it’s 7th year, Rock The Lakes is back with two nights of rockin’ live music featuring a 5-piece resident band (Jetset), visiting guest tribute artists, and the Show Cast from Mill Rythe Holiday Village presenting live shows and amphitheatre. Line up TBC. Also enjoy live music throughout Saturday afternoon. All presented outside at the Lakeside. Colour Festival Weekend 19th - 21st July A lively colourful weekend inspired by India’s famous Holi Festival of Colours. Get your cameras ready to see the park flood with colour, you won’t want to miss this one!
Owners
Events 2019
Cream Pie Fight 25th August Our annual Cream Pie Fight is returning. Not only is it one of our largest gatherings, but it’s also one of the messiest too. Bring the family, all armed with cream pie plates ready to dive head first into this crazy family event. Outdoor Cinema Wed & Sun - April-September Grab the popcorn, grab a blanket and cosy down for a cracking good film under the stars.
Winter Wonderland 16th November Let us whisk you away to a Winter Wonderland full of live entertainment and festive family fun that’ll put everyone in the Christmas spirit! Christmas Spectacular 23rd December We’ve got all you need to have the perfect family break. Amazing entertainment, delicious food and glittering lights. NYE Cracker 30th December Put your party hat on, raise a toast and dance the night away during this most unique of New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Food & Fitness - 10th May Wall of Summer - 8th June Lake drawings & Prosecco Hog Roast - 13th July Owners End of Season Party - 23rd November
Download our app to or visit owners.awayresorts.co.uk to find out more!
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: awayresorts.co.uk/tattershall-lakes/entertainment/activities
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Please pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office next time you are on park with a recent utility bill to help us check your contact details and make sure they match up with what we have. 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
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either by a text message or e-mail, so it’s important that we’ve got the right details on file so you don’t miss out on relevant park information. If you haven’t done so already, please can you pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office with your current council tax bill, a utility bill dated in the last three months and a copy of your current insurance certificate.
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Your perfect companion whilst on park with us. Sign in with your Away Resorts owner reference number to explore and discover Your Away Resorts. Tattershall Lakes is jampacked with fantastic activities and great entertainment to keep every member of the family grinning from ear to ear. Think of this app as your ‘park buddy’ helping you make the most of your stay.
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.
Gentle Reminder
You’re able to have 6/8 passes per holiday home for you and your family to enjoy the facilities that we have to offer here on park. Forms are now available to collect from the Holiday Home Sales Office, so pop in when you’re next on park and get your details filled in!
Gas Bottles
When you feel like your gas is running out, just pop over to Guest Services and one of the lovely team there will be able to help you purchase another one for your holiday home.
ot tub Hhousekeeping If you have a hot tub, we want you and your family and friends to use and enjoy it safely. It is important to be aware of the potential risks that can arise. Hot tubs are a recognised source of diseases and there have been a number of recorded outbreaks of Legionnaires which have included fatalities linked to poorly designed and/ or managed hot tubs. Legionnaires is usually caught by breathing in small droplets of contaminated water. This means that other park guests may be exposed to it even if they are not using your hot tub. We expect you to maintain your hot tubs to ensure the safety for all. The Health & Safety Executive guidance document is
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available to be downloaded for free from hse.gov.uk/ legionnaires/spa-pools We also advise you to follow any other recommendations from the hot tub manufacturer and/ or the supplier. Please note that if you are subletting your Holiday Home, you will be deemed to be undertaking a commercial operation and your legal responsibilities with regards to the management of hot tubs will be more stringent. For more information on your responsibilities or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
A great many of the Holiday Home Owners here at Tattershall Lakes 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 withTattershall Lakes 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.
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 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 Tattershall Lakes 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
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.
How it works All you have to do is complete an owner referral form and send it in to us and let us do the rest. Alternatively, you can bring them along or even call to make an appointment for them. Simple!
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Send your picture (at least 1MB), along with a brief description, your name, address, telephone number, the date and location of the photo to holidayhomes@awayresorts.co.uk. Competition closes Friday 14th June, and winners will be announced in our next newsletter.
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Photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience. You are invited to enter our photography competition for your chance to win a £50 LOVE2SHOP voucher. This months subject is ‘enjoying your free time’ at Tattershall Lakes.
Taken at during the summer of 2018, our first year of ownership.
Congratulations Denise, you’ve bagged yourself the £50 LOVE2SHOP voucher!
Good luck! By sending us your pictures, you agree for Away Resorts to use them on social media and for marketing purposes.
Quiz
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1. Garlicky chicken 2. Where the magic comes to life 3. Australian feeling down 4. Rhyming poem 5. This miller is a star 6. Plaster from here 7. Starred alongside Dougal and Brian 9. Home of cricket 10. Beware of running bulls 11. Home of the Luge 12. Ed Shereran's girl 13. Dried Ham 14. Used after shaving 15. Race here in 24hrs 16. Break into parts 17. Natural stopper 18. Everyone has that sinking feeling 19. May give you a quick tan 20. Two makes a sweet
Just for fun. All the clues below relate to places in Europe can you figure them out from the clues?
Example: Two gentlemen play here - Verona If you are stuck with any, pop into the Holiday Home Sales Office, they may be able to give you a further clue!
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
y a d i l o h a y c Fan at one of our other beautiful locations?
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Manchester Lincoln
Barmouth Bay
As an Away Resorts owner you’ll receive a 10% discount at any of our six locations. There are just a few rules; all discounts are subject to availability, holidays need to be booked by calling 01442 50 88 50 and selecting your park.
Tattershall Lakes
Birmingham
Mersea Island Cardiff
You, our lovely owner, must be present on holiday. Your owners account number must be given at time of booking and ownership photo ID passes must be shown at check in.
Bristol London
Sandy Balls Mill Rythe
Visit awayresorts.co.uk and see what takes your fancy! Plymouth
Whitecliff Bay
How would you like to earn
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of pounds simply by letting out your holiday home? Last year some of our owners earned up to £8,500 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.
HOW OUR MANAGED LETTING SERVICE WORKS:
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You decide the dates you wish to let your holiday home out.
Local
events
Beer Festival 23rd - 24th May There will be more than 100 real ales for thirsty punters to try at Lincoln Drill Hall alongside bottled beer, traditional farm-produced cider and perry. You can support local favourites or go for medal winners from across the country. www.visitlincoln.com/ whats-on/lincoln-beerfestival-2019 The Lincolnshire Show 19th - 20th June A true celebration of rural Lincolnshire with an eclectic mix of breathtaking entertainment, food, shopping, music, horticulture and farm life - creating the perfect family day out. 1n 2019, we celebrate 150 years of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society. Join us at the Lincolnshire Show as we celebrate our birthday!
Magic Of Motown Under The Stars 6th July This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs. Prepare yourself for over 40 back to back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes and dazzling dance moves. Kustom Kulture Blast Off 30th Aug - 1st September The very best in live music, kustom art, burlesque, rockabilly, steam punk and Tiki vendors and tons of traditional & kustom painted vehicles from across the country. Motorhome Show Season Finale 20th - 22nd September Live British entertainment, music & re-enactment groups, along with over 500 new and used models on display from over 40 national and local dealers!
Upon request we deposit your managed letting service money into your account 8 times per year You sit back, relax and let us do all the hard work!
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See 2019 sublet pack for more info
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
Full of lifestyle, travel tips and holiday guides, our Good Times blog is the perfect place to plan your trip with us. There’s lots of events showcased, which means that there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
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Want to keep up to date with our news, developments and promos? Our social pages are filled with info and imagery from the parks so you can see the lovely views all the time. @TattershallLakes
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Our Investments Every year we’ve invested in our parks to give you the ultimate in holiday bliss!
Fantastic finance packages available^
Winter 2015 £7.3 Million
Winter 2016 £2.2 Million
Winter 2017 £5.8 Million
Total Invested
Winter 2018 £5.5 Million
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You could even have a new location on the park when you upgrade. Earn up to £11,140 in Guaranteed Letting^ Pemberton Mystique
£37,981
Willerby Canterbury 2017 38ft x 12ft - 2 Bedroom
£43,998
£55,412
ABI Windermere
Bordeaux Escape
£44,981
Swift Bordeaux Escape 2014 38ft x 12ft - 2 Bedroom
ABI Summer Breeze 2018 36ft x 12ft - 2 Bedroom
Pemberton Mystique 2008 39ft x 12ft - 2 Bedroom
Willerby Canterbury
ABI Summer Breeze
£63,962
ABI Windermere 2019 40ft x 12ft - 2 Bedroom
Willerby Boston
£99,995
Willerby Boston 2010 40ft x 20ft - 2 Bedroom
Fantastic offer Purchase before 19th May 2019 and receive a FREE decking move and re-fit or if you don’t already own a decking and would like one, we will give you 20% off a new one! *Finance subject to status written details available on request. Away Resorts Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Offer subject to availability and only available on holiday homes purchased before 19th May 2019. Sorry this offer can’t be used in conjunction with any other offer. ^Guaranteed amount depends on holiday home grade and weeks let.
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