Holiday Parks Management Issue 7

The Ultimate Suppliers Guide For Holiday Parks, Caravan Parks and Campsites www.holidayparksmanagement.com

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LIW Feature Saltex Feature Park News

Shaping the Future to the Holiday Park & Leisure Industry

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Play & Attractions at Leisure Industry Week (LIW) provides a dedicated forum for the family entertainment and visitor attractions sector to do business with leading suppliers and keep up with industry developments.

Join us at LIW 2012 and: Test and compare the latest indoor and outdoor play equipment Discover avenues for secondary spend Benefit from 150 hours of education, including the Play Providers Association (PPA) Conference

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About U s Maggie Media Ltd is an energetic business offering a website called Holiday Parks Management and magazine to clients throughout the UK and Europe. The company, which is located in Hereford, was set up in October 2010 and the owner has over 12 years of experience in the Camping and Caravans sector and the Leisure and Groundcare Industry.

Maggie Media Ltd has a growing network of clients, situated throughout the UK, including Haven Holidays, RMS Global, The Log Pod, KMJ Property.

Helping clients to source supplies and services throughout the year, the company provides businesses with a professional website and magazine. With B2B suppliers to the Holiday Park Industry and experienced personnel, the services are designed to improve performance and help with Holiday Park Management.

The Management team are more than able to oversee the company, having owned and are still running the very successful website called www.ukcampsitefinder.co.uk with major clients like Park Holiday UK, Holgates, South West Lakes Trust, Argos, Outdoor World to name but a few.

The company is owned by Nina Blanchard who has been involved in the Caravan Parks, Holiday Parks and Leisure Industry for many years.

Designed and Produced by Print Plus 01432 272025 www.printplushereford.co.uk Pictures courtesy of Playdale Front Cover and Park Holidays UK.

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RoSPA’s leisure safety advice and tips in the spotlight at three-day exhibition The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will run a free health and safety clinic offering help and advice at the UK’s largest annual gathering for leisure professionals.

of Leisure Industry Week (LIW).

RoSPA’s approach to leisure safety is that it should be “as safe as necessary, not as safe as possible” and specialists will be on hand to offer advice and information to visitors.

The clinic will take place from Tuesday, September 18 to Thursday, September 20 in the Attractions Industry Lounge at the NEC in Birmingham as part

On the Tuesday, there will also be a presentation titled As Safe as Necessary, which will outline RoSPA’s approach to leisure and play, using case studies to

demonstrate how to strike the right balance when dealing with competing demands. It will run from 10.45 - 11.15am.

During the session, David Walker, RoSPA’s leisure safety manager, and Nathan Davies, RoSPA’s water and leisure team leader, will highlight some of the key lessons and tools that can be applied to leisure safety, whether it is within a 3

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Hippo’s in depth research study has assisted with designs to ensure that our products cater

play centre or leisure centre.

They will present case studies focusing on issues including children’s play, swimming and water safety, risk management for international locations and events, and safety promotion for risk seekers. Another area of focus will be the importance of promoting positive risk choices through changing attitudes, perceptions and education.

And on Wednesday, September 19, Allison Spears, HM inspector of health and safety, Health and Safety Executive (HSE), will present a second seminar alongside RoSPA’s David Walker, titled Health and Safety in Swimming Pools. The session will run from 12.30 - 1.15pm and will focus

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on revision of the Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools guidance, why the guidance is being updated and what it plans to achieve.

Nathan Davies said: “The RoSPA leisure and water safety clinic is a chance for visitors to speak to us on all areas of leisure safety. RoSPA has substantial experience offering advice and training on activities, site management and

site design. We also review health and safety management systems and accident prevention arrangements at recreation facilities and waterfront sites, as well as undertaking accident investigations and expert witness work.

“RoSPA, a safety charity which has been at the heart of accident prevention for 95 years, works with the Government, industry stakeholders and the public to campaign for change and drive improvements where needed.”

For more information about RoSPA’s work in water and leisure safety, email leisurehelp@rospa.com.

Leisure Industry Week 2012 Bringing inspiration and innovation to the entire out of home leisure industry BM Live’s Leisure Industry Week (LIW) www.liw.co.uk returns in September showcasing a diverse variety of industry leading exhibitors, 150 hours of free educational sessions and exciting features to visitors from across the spectrum of the active leisure sector.

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LIW is the only UK trade show to cover the entire out of home leisure industry with an exciting range of sectors incorporating Play & Attractions, Health & Fitness, Sport, Pool & Spa, Eat & Drink and Leisure Facilities.

These sectors combine to offer leisure professionals inspirational and innovative business solutions, from product innovations to retention tips and secondary spend opportunities.

In the current economic climate it is essential that operators consider how best to spend their budgets in order to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the procurement process allowing the provision of destinations which will attract visitors again and again. LIW provides the perfect opportunity to do just that, with specialists in their fields around the exhibition floor, visitors will be able to gather all of the information they require in a face to face setting, alongside the chance to research the newest innovations.

2012 will see the introduction of the new Association Lounge where visitors will be able to seek advice from some of the leading leisure associations including the Play Providers Association (PPA) and the Royal Society for the

Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

As part of the Play Providers Conference, Scott Brown, from WDD online, will deliver a keynote entitled “Magic of the Mouse: Bringing the Florida theme park experience to your guests” where attendees will discover what one of the world's favourite theme parks can teach you about creating success, embracing change, leading your team and growing your business.

The line up also includes a return

for Tim Fearon of the Extraordinary Coaching Company as well as a session highlighting the health benefits of play in children, including the results of research with York St John’s University.

The Play Advice Clinic, led by RoSPA, a registered at the heart of accident prevention around the world for more than 90 years, will provide visitors from all types of leisure organisations with crucial legislation updates and an opportunity to ask the experts about their specific queries and concerns.

operational SkyTrail high ropes course, a climbing wall and, for the first time at the LIW, a mobile zip line which will transport visitors to the Outdoor Play Area.

Once outside, attendees will be able to have a go on the Water Wars game. Offering fun and excitement for participants and great entertainment for spectators, all of the products on offer continue to prove popular throughout the UK and Europe.

Additional exhibitors include Hippo Leisure, Monster Parties Ltd, Omniticket, Southwest Play, The Theme Team and Taylor Made Play Equipment.

LIW 2012 promises to be more focused and compelling than ever before with plenty of brand new features offering a varied and useful visitor experience, answering the big questions faced by leisure operators day to day.

LIW is also on Twitter @L_I_W, LinkedIn and Facebook/leisureindustry-week, follow to join the conversation to network with other leisure professionals and receive regular show updates.

Organisations interested in exhibiting at LIW should contact Joel Willmore on joel.willmore@ubm.com or +44 (0)20 7955 3968.

Opening dates, hours and web address: LIW 2011 takes place from 18 – 20 September at Birmingham NEC.

Opening times: The Play & Attractions sector will be well represented with exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of products and solutions.

The team at Innovative Leisure will be bringing their fully

Tuesday 18 Sept 10:00 – 17.00 Wednesday 19 Sept 10:00 – 17:00 Thursday 20 Sept 10:00 – 16:00 Visitors can register for free entry at www.liw.co.uk 5

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THE NEW GEODESIC DOMES OFFER BACK TO NATURE FEEL AT PERRAN SANDS HOLIDAY PARK lbion Canvas Co has recently supplied Yurts and Geodesic Domes to Perran Sands Holiday Park, Cornwall’s largest holiday park which opened in 1947. The 550 acre site has exceptional leisure facilities with indoor/outdoor pools, entertainment and clubs.

The Yurts and Geodomes are in addition to existing traditional static caravans, chalets, Euro Tents and touring pitches and add a new style of holiday experience.

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Nick Cook, Holiday Experience Manager at Perran Sands noted the rise in the trend for Glamping and felt that the stunning natural location (awarded a Gold Level David Bellamy Award) of the site lent itself perfectly to the back to nature with luxury style of accommodation. He commented, “Perran Sands likes to keep up to date with new, fresh holiday experiences. The yurts and Geodomes will help to broaden our traditional customer base and give us an opportunity to expand.”

The Geodomes have been positioned next to the sand dunes where they blend seamlessly into the landscape. Whilst they appear rustic on the outside, inside the living is easy with wooden bases which have been carpeted, a fridge and cooker, plus a very comfortable double bed, two singles and a corner sofa that adds space for two more to sleep. There are lockable wood doors and a coloured serge inner roof lining. There is space for 6 people which offers great value with prices starting from £249 for a three night weekend

outside school holidays.

At present Perran Sands is the only Haven park to have tried the accommodation. Cook reports that the response to the new style of Glamping accommodation has been excellent. At the end of the season he will conduct consumer research and may increase the offering in Cornwall and at other sites.

Albion Canvas Co makes the canvas structures in their factory in Wellington, Somerset using canvas produced in the UK. The Geodomes are made and finished to the highest standards using a strong aluminium frame, with stress points having double and triple reinforcement where necessary and all seams sewn with a French seam for strength and superior water exclusion. The canvas is a 393gsm (12oz) cotton canvas, treated with a water repellent, rot inhibitor and fire retardant as standard. In addition to supplying the yurts and Geodomes, Albion Canvas Co designed the bases, installed the interiors and maintain all the equipment.

For further information about canvas structures please contact: Albion Canvas Company, Unit 4, Tonedale Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0AWwww.albioncanvas.co.uk Tel +44 (0) 1823 665849 Fax +44 (0) 1823 665850 sales@albioncanvas.co.uk

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Be In The Race For The Cleanest Conscience Pattersons have been helping businesses flourish for over 120 years and we want to keep on this legacy for years to come. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why we supply a dynamic selection of environmentally friendly cleaning products specially formulated to have minimal impact on the environment but with the same high quality and cleaning power as conventional products; why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you take up

the challenge to improve your green credentials?

Going for Gold The David Bellamy Conservation Awards is an annual scheme highlighting the remarkable achievements of holiday parks committed to protecting the natural world. Switching your conventional cleaning products to green alternatives such as Ecover, Jangro Enviro and Astonish is a great step towards putting yourselves in the running for the award! Go green to win gold!!

Visit www.pattersons.co.uk to browse our comprehensive range of cleaning products.

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R.E.X Building and Maintenance Ltd is a family run professional business established for over 30 yrs. Wayne and Stuart have held contracts with Bourne Leisure, Parkdean, and have also been fitting disabled washrooms in properties throughout the country.

R.E.X Building and Maintenance Ltd undertake all aspects of building work which include:Plastering Painting Decking Washroom Building Work & Maintenance Extensions Alterations Renovation & Conversions Roofing Services Brickwork Carpentry

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Project Showcase - Greenacres Holiday Park, Porthmadog TBS provide the perfect washroom cubicle specification for Holiday Parks and Camp Sites; ensuring stylish, robust, and contemporary solutions to meet every budget and requirement.

For more information call 0161 775 1871 or scan the code to visit our website: www.abp-tbswashrooms.co.uk

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Washrooms with Style for Holiday Parks and Camp Sites TBS’ Genesis range of WC cubicles and duct paneling, in a striking glossy black compact grade laminate, were teamed with bespoke solid surface vanity tops to create a stylish yet robust washroom design.

BS provide the perfect washroom cubicle specification for Holiday Parks and Camp Sites; ensuring stylish, robust, and contemporary solutions to meet every budget and requirement.

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Neil Ankers, General Manager at Greenacres Holiday Park, said;

If you’re looking to revamp your washroom facilities, look no further than TBS to guarantee high-quality products and a professional service from design stage through to installation – resulting in happy campers for you!

“We are extremely pleased with the results. TBS provided a fast, efficient service and the wide range of colours and materials on offer gave us the flexibility to choose something a bit different. The glossy black cubicles look fantastic and have made a huge transformation of our show bar washrooms.”

Manufactured from the toughest of materials, Genesis cubicles provide a durable, cost-effective and easy to maintain solution for high-traffic washroom areas; perfect for heavy-use venues such as Holiday parks and Camp Sites.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading washroom companies, TBS specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of washroom, shower, and changing cubicles, duct panels, vanity units, lockers, and benches, providing the perfect solution to transform any washroom environment.

TBS Fabrications were selected by Bourne Leisure Ltd to supply and install new show bar washrooms at their Greenacres Haven Holiday Park at Black Rock Sands, North Wales.

For more information please call 0161 775 1871 or visit www.abp-tbswashrooms.co.uk

Washroom Solutions Sometimes it’s the small details that help your holiday park stand out.

Having the right washroom solutions can benefit your business by reducing consumption, waste and maintenance and increasing hygiene.

Pattersons have a superb range of dispenser solutions to suit every washroom. From toilet tissue, hand towels and soap dispensers to stylish hand dryers, we cater for all washroom interiors, helping you to provide outstanding facilities for your guests.

Supplying big brands such as Jangro, Lotus, Deb and Katrin, we will listen to your needs and provide tailor made solutions, ensuring your washroom needs are met.

Find your washroom solutions today by ringing our sales team on 0117 934 1270 or visit our website at www.pattersons.co.uk

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IT’S FACT: IOG SALTEX VISITORS HAVE REAL BUYING POWER! IOG SALTEX continues to attract influential buyers and decisionmakers from the turf and open space management industry, with nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of the 9,267 visitors to last year’s show having responsibility for specifying products and services.

Indeed, 32 per cent of visitors were from organisations that spend up to £50,000 a year on products and services, 19 per cent from firms that spend between £50K and half a million pounds a year, and over 13 per cent had budgets above £500,000.

In addition, the independent research by Vivid Interface also states that 81 per cent of visitors with purchasing power said IOG SALTEX influenced their decision to find a new product/supplier or to place an order that they would not have placed if they had not visited the event at Windsor.

The research also showed that, in an average month, 37 per cent of visitors involved in purchasing do not see any non-supplier sales representatives and 12 per cent see only one, while 38 per cent were likely to ask for a quote while at the show.

IOG SALTEX MEETS COUNTRY PARK’S LEISURE NEEDS IN A BUSINESS-LIKE FASHION “IOG SALTEX is a great place for me and my team to keep up-todate with the latest equipment and tools for open space management, and to see a range

of demonstrations of the machines in action. It’s also a great networking and social venue where we renew acquaintances with old friends, as well as dealers and distributors.”

So says Bob Abel, Grounds Manager at Vision RCL (Redbridge Culture & Leisure) which operates and manages a wide range of services for Redbridge Council. This includes a 400-acre country park where he is charged with the management and maintenance of two golf courses, play areas, cycle tracks and gym areas, for example, as well as athletics facilities, plus boulder climbing and tracks/courses for orienteering.

IOG SALTEX 2012 (www.iogsaltex.co.uk) will be held on September 4-6 at Windsor Racecourse, Berks, and will embrace fine turf and sports surfaces, turf maintenance equipment, children’s outdoor play and safety surfacing, landscaping, contractors, commercial vehicles, outdoor leisure and facilities management, as well as software and security equipment. The show is attended by open space management professionals and contractors – from groundsmen and greenkeepers through to play officers, architects, designers and surveyors as well as local authority and outdoor leisure facility managers.

“I usually go to the show (this year, Windsor Racecourse, September 4-6) with team members – four of us went last year – and while we have a ‘niceto-have’ list of machines, equipment and tools for potential purchase, once we have seen what we like we normally arrange demos before we buy.

“I’ve been going to IOG SALTEX for over 20 years, and I’ve always enjoyed and benefited from the show.”

AN OLYMPIC HERITAGE 19081948-2012 THE EVOLUTION OF TURFCARE MACHINERY A special display of turf machinery, tools and artefacts from the years 1908 and 1948 is being staged alongside their 2012 counterparts at this year’s IOG SALTEX open space management show (Windsor, September 4-6) to commemorate the historic olympic events – and perhaps to jolt a few memories for some visitors!

Working closely with the Hall & Duck Trust – an international collection of 1,000 lawn mowers dating from the 1850s, plus home to an extensive material archive – IOG SALTEX will provide visitors with a range of mechanised and pedestrian-controlled machinery and tools, as well as a selection of interesting artefacts, photos and posters.

Included in the display will be a rare Ransomes 30 inch Patent Motor Mower of 1907(a pedestrian machine), the like of which would have been used in 1908 for the Olympic events. The original owner was Somerset County Cricket Club and the machine is still in running order.

The aim of the display is to show comparative equipment from each of the years when the event was held in London, illustrating how the industry has changed over the 104-year period.

Members of the Trust will be available for discussion.

Visit www.hdtrust.co.uk for more details.

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New! HAGS FANTASY MAKES THE PLAYGROUND COME TO LIFE

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HAGS has launched eight imaginative additions to the play family called HAGS Fantasy. The Fantasy units have the same sturdy and durable construction as the ever-popular HAGS UniPlay products. The difference is that the four newcomers are designed with exciting and adventurous themes! All of the Fantasy units fit their individual theme in every part and play function. Posts, roofs, floors, walls and screens have been designed and coloured to convey the themes. The jungle setting, for example, has an elephant’s trunk as a slide. The HAGS Fantasy units are perfect for Holiday and Caravan parks, play areas, schools and more, but also as solitaires, for example in urban environments.

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Are you planning on visiting the Beaulieu Show – Holiday Caravan 2012 in September? Us too!

HAGS Play Ltd. will have a stand at this exciting show, where you will be able to view and experience our play equipment for yourselves, as part of the fully-functioning play space which will be installed for the full four days. The space will include some of the HAGS Fantasy range, together with other examples of our innovative play items. The show runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd September, so we’ll see you there!

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Canopies, Walkways & Sustainable buildings

STEEL CANOPIES

At Fordingbridge we want to help you create the perfect environment for your guests. We can help you: Provide covered seating areas for picnics and concession stands.

Keep queues undercover with a covered walkway.

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provide sheltered play spaces protected from rain and sun.

Or create permant buildings for your visitors from retail spaces to cafes.

Whatever your requirements, contact us to arrange your free consultation and no obligation site visit.

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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

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In 2012 Fordingbridge were delighted to design and install a large canopy at Paultons Park in the New Forest. Our client wanted to create an extensive covered picnic area next to concession kiosks to keep guests under cover whatever the weather.

Due to the scale of the project Fordingbridge designed a multi span barrel vault timber canopy covering 441 metres squared. The structure consists of three 7 metre spans, 21 metres long. The canopy is clad in a fire retardant Opal 60 fabric; this fabric allows high light penetration while providing good UV protection.

Our canopies and walkways are ideal for amusement parks and holiday centres. At Fordingbridge we are passionate about helping our clients provide the best environment for their guests. Our timber, steel or tensile fabric canopies can be used to create covered seating area, keep waiting queues under cover, or provide sheltered play spaces. We work with our clients to create standard or bespoke solutions tailored to your needs.

Sustainable Buildings As well as providing a wide range of canopies and walkways Fordingbridge also specialise in creating practical, energy and cost effective buildings which are intrinsically sustainable and are available at an affordable price.

We offer a full design and build service taking your project from design, to build, to completion on site.

Our buildings, constructed using a tried and tested construction method, with standardised components manufactured off site are an ideal alternative to ‘temporary’ or traditional buildings.

Whatever your requirements contact us to discuss your project. www.fordingbridge.co.uk

Canopies and Walkways We are passionate about helping our clients provide the best environment for their guests. We are able to provide a wide range of timber, steel or tensile fabric canopies to help you create covered seating areas, keep waiting queues under cover, or provide sheltered play spaces. We work with our clients to create standard or bespoke solutions tailored to your needs. Whatever your requirements contact us to discuss your project.

Jungle Plants Sp e cl i s ts in Exo t ic P l an t s ca pe s We offer a choice of artificial plants and living plants to the Holiday Parks and Leisure Industry

Suppliers News D emon International are manufacturers of high pressure cleaning equipment, working closely with Holidays and Leisure Parks across the UK. Demon offer a comprehensive range of UK built hot, cold, petrol, diesel and electric pressure washers.

The latest innovation from Demon - the Hurricane Combi which is both a flat surface cleaner and pressure washer in one machine.

Now popular for outside cleaning of walkways, sports surfaces, playgrounds and more! The Combi glides effortlessly over any surface minimizing operator fatigue, with grey non marking rubber wheels which are ideal for most flat surfaces. Due to the power of the pressure washer and the spinning arms, operators benefit from cleaning surfaces in a fraction of the time Demon is also proud to be leading the way in ‘green cleaning’ with the Electron Mini-Bowser. An industrial pressure washer with a water capacity of 150 litres. It is a self-contained unit powered by sealed AGM deep cycle batteries coupled to a DC motor which will provide up to 90mins of continuous cleaning before re-charging is required.

It is becoming a huge success for cleaning in public areas due to its suitability for use day or night with little or no inconvenience to the local community and no emissions.

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Product Preview ippo Leisure are designers, manufacturers and installers of innovative water play products. Hippo can transform wet play areas of most shapes and sizes, to suit most budgets.

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The Combi glides effortlessly over any surface minimizing operator fatigue, with grey non marking rubber wheels which are ideal for most flat surfaces.

Hippo provides play opportunities for all ages and abilities. From multi-level play structures and adrenaline rushing flumes to sensory play panels and tipping buckets, Hippo can bring never ending excitement to any holiday park!

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he latest innovation from Demon - the Hurricane Combi which is both a flat surface cleaner and pressure washer in one machine. Now popular for outside cleaning of walkways, sports surfaces, playgrounds and more!

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The Ultimate Suppliers Guide For Holiday Parks, Caravan Parks and Campsites For more information and to arrange your free no-obligation on-line demonstration, please call 0800 612 9699 or 01269 860150.

Alternatively you may request your demonstration by email to sales@bookingchannelmanager.co.uk, quoting reference HPMM.

Park News igwam holidays at Tehidy Holiday Park in Cornwall, a great way to go Glamping. Our wooden, heated, fully insulated wigwams sleep up to 5 people. They also come equipped with flat screen TV, fridge/ freezer, microwave, kettle, decked porch area with log seating, a picnic bench and BBQ, plus a cooking shelter. All the other site facilities are close to hand too, including shower block/ toilets, dish washing room, family room, laundry, play area, games room, wifi, and a shop. Woodland walks and cycle trails and a fantastic selection of local beaches make it an ideal location.

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ehidy Holiday Park in Cornwall has been voted BEST SMALL SITE IN UK 2012. Thank you to all our customers who have voted for us. What is really great about it is the fact so many people have had such a good holiday. Tehidy has also won David Bellamy Gold Conservation Awards 5 years running and id 4 Star, 4 Pennant AA site amongst a host of other awards.

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Holiday parks set to court single parents he Best of British holiday parks group is launching a summer campaign to woo single parents. It says that for single mums and dads going away with children, holiday parks tick all the boxes which are left blank by hotels, guest houses and rented cottages. The 50-strong group of independent holiday parks believes that for many singles, the biggest holiday headache is trying to keep youngsters amused without straining the budget.

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"The dread question of "what can we do now?" is often the trigger for going out and spending more money," says BOB chairman Claire Jeavons.

"But on a holiday park, that issue just doesn't arise. Children are often straining at the leash each day to explore the grounds, enjoy the inclusive activities, and meet other youngsters.

"Children are naturally gregarious, much more so than most grown-ups, and will often strike up friendships with other children at the drop of a hat," added Ms Jeavons.

Many single parents, she says, accuse hotels and cottages of producing a sense of isolation which is met by getting in a car and heading off somewhere different each day.

But by keeping the holiday focussed on the park, Ms Jeavons comments, it's less stress for everyone - and single parents themselves sometimes form impromptu communities during their stay.

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As well as saving on the cost of constantly seeking out entertainment, BOB points out, parks also provide much more affordable accommodation.

Rented holiday caravans and lodges offer excellent value, and don't impose any surcharges for under-occupancy. Or there is the option of taking a tent to keep costs to a real minimum.

Parks in membership of BOB, most of which are family owned and with top tourist board gradings, offer a variety of inclusive attractions depending on the preferred style of holiday.

Some have features such as swimming pools, children's clubs and nightly entertainment - all included in the price - with an on-park shop and cafe, bar or restaurant.

Others offer simply peaceful surroundings with attractive grounds to explore, sometimes in easy walking distance to a beach or countryside trails.

"Single parents often say that they feel most relaxed when they know that children are happy, engaged and safe, and a holiday park provides exactly the right setting," says Ms Jeavons.

"Almost all of our parks' single parent bookings are repeat visitors, or are made as a result of a recommendation from another mum or dad who has stayed there.

"Unlike hotels, parks are created purely for pleasure - and we've yet to hear anyone complain that they miss the mini-bar, trouser press or conference facilities!" she added.

More information, and an interactive map of park locations and facilities, can be found on-line at www.Bob.org.uk. A free brochure can also be requested from the website.

Trade News Polaris announces joint venture in India olaris has announced a joint venture with Eicher Motors Limited, a publicly owned $1.3 billion (U.S.) manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India. The agreement creates a new operation in which Polaris and Eicher will each control 50 percent. The joint venture will be headquartered in India and manufacture products for India and other emerging markets. The overall investment is expected to be approximately $50 million, shared equally between the partners over a three year period. Eicher has a rich history as a powerful brand in India dating back more than 50 years. Today, the company comprises Royal Enfield, the iconic motorcycle brand and VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a 50/50 venture with Volvo. VECV, established in 2008, manufactures and markets medium-to-heavyduty trucks and buses, engineering components and provides engineering design solutions.

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Eicher has a dealer network with more than 400 locations in India and the joint venture instantly enhances the Polaris presence in what is the world’s

Go with the Flow o fuel, no oil, and that means no chance of leaks on turf and no fumes polluting the atmosphere. The TurfEx MS2000 top dresser is electrically operated with a semisealed 12 volt DC motor and is designed to mount in the bed of utility vehicles. It features a quick connect spinner assembly with stainless steel spinner and uses a material control tube for accurate calibration when handling fine granular fertiliser, pesticides, herbicides, freeflowing sand, seeds and lime dust. It wastes nothing and there is no excessive residue of materials left on the turf.

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second-most populous country and the second-fastest growing economy in the world. India’s middle class is growing and incomes among this segment are expected to rise dramatically in the future. Vehicle purchases in India – both on and off-road – are projected to continue rising as a middle class with diverse needs expands.

This new operation generates opportunities for the company to utilize the complementary and shared strengths of Polaris and Eicher to codevelop new vehicles for emerging markets, including India. Polaris innovation in engineering and design, paired with Eicher’s powertrain expertise, economical engineering and knowledge of local markets, creates a powerful combination. Eicher’s financial strength and rich history in India provides a credible, in-market partner for Polaris and dramatically increase the company’s presence, including plans to build a new manufacturing facility to support the joint venture. Polaris Britain: 0800 915 6720 www.polarisbritain.com tube, and spreading width is up to 30’. The hopper construction is one piece LLDPE tan polyethylene and the frame is built in heavy gauge steel with black HRPE powder coating, so this machine is made to last. Ideal for spreading large amounts of seed and fertilizers it is also ideal for bulkier materials such as organics, compost and soil conditioners. The TurfEx topdresser is available in three models, offering a 255ltr spreader with a 3-point mount, a 425ltr utility bed mount and a 1,070ltr topdresser with trailer. Broadwood International 01420 478111 www.broadwoodintl.co.uk

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Trade News The long and the short of it ong or short grass is no problem for the Wessex ProLine STC flail collector. It's fitted with a large diameter steel drum rotor, featuring four rows of closely spaced flails, and two rows of draft paddles to create the suction for collecting the grass. Because the STC has no narrow throat, as do many collectors, long or short grass will be collected efficiently without blocking, even in wet conditions, which makes it ideal for long grass applications i.e, end of season clearance of wild flower meadows or golf course rough. Not only that, the STC leaves a fine finish on short turf as well.

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The ProLine STC comes in 1.2m and 1.8m working widths and is semi-mounted to the tractor to allow the brush to follow the ground contours in work, and then be lifted out of work for transport. As the whole machine is not lifted on the linkage, the STC can be operated behind a small tractor with limited lifting capacity. The machine runs on its own four wheels, totally independent of the tractor. The front wheels are fully castoring and are re-positioned by a simple pin mechanism to adjust the working height, whilst the two rear wheels have flotation tyres to keep turf compaction to a minimum. Power is transmitted from the tractor through a heavy cast gearbox and belt drive to the rotor. The STC collector series is an all-year- round machine and ideal for various applications in its different modes. As well as cutting & collecting the golf course rough with the verti-cutting knived fitted, you can use it to scarify a sports pitch and by fitting the brush rotor large areas of fallen autumn leaves can be collected.

Broadwood International 01420 478111 www.broadwoodintl.co.uk

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