NEWS CLUB AND INDUSTRY
SHOW TIME
News in brief
AUGUST
CLUBFEST VIDEO
18-20 Worcestershire: The Western Motorhome & Campervan Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern (Warners Shows, see outandaboutlive. co.uk or call 01778 391123)
SEPTEMBER
8-10 Somerset: The Southwest Motorhome & Campervan Show, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet (Warners Shows, details as above) 22-24 Lincolnshire: The Motorhome & Campervan Show Season Finale, Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln (Warners Shows, details as above) Note: show information is subject to change and pre-registration or tickets may be required – please check websites or telephone event organisers in advance for up-to-date information.
PRIME TIME FOR CL OWNERS The owners of a new Certificated Location recently appeared on the Channel 4 TV show Sarah Beeny’s New Country Lives, which follows people who have traded life in towns and cities for fresh starts in the countryside. Carina and Pete Redman – who opened Westcott View CL in Devon earlier this year with their family – featured in the latest series as they established their new smallholding and got to know their local community.
Since opening the CL, the couple have added a doggy play zone and are now starting to receive many repeat bookings, with visitors enjoying the friendly welcome, spacious pitching field and views. The series can be streamed on Channel 4’s on-demand service now (channel4.com) – episodes 6 and 8 feature the CL. If you would like to stay at Westcott View please search for it at camc.com or see the CL updates section on page 24 of our July issue.
FROM THE ARCHIVES News from the Club’s Collection
This August, members visiting Hampshire can learn more about the history of the Club, with a range of activities taking place that are related to the historic collection at Beaulieu. From 31 July to 1 September, free activity packs will be available to young visitors at New Forest Centenary, Black Knowl and Winchester Club campsites. Each pack, inspired by the Club’s collection, will provide plenty of fun for little ones during their stays. During the same period, an interactive photographic exhibition entitled ‘Photopia’ will take place at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. Families can ‘step into the frame’ and recreate beautiful and iconic images from the Club’s collection to share online. This event supports the museum’s exhibition ‘Motopia? Past Future Visions’. As reported last month, on 7 August from 6.30pm-8.30pm the Club’s Curator will present a talk on the history of the caravan holiday in Hampshire, which will take place at Hampshire Record Office, Winchester SO23 8TH. Visitors will also be able to view the exhibition, Homes on Wheels. To book tickets for the talk please visit nationalmotormuseum.org. uk/collections/camc-collection/homes-on-wheels-2023. Remember, Club members can enjoy up to 33% off the full admission price to the Beaulieu attraction (terms and conditions apply). Check out our Great Savings Guide at www.camc.com
Holidaying in Lepe, Hampshire, in 1913
camc.com/greatsavingsguide for more information, and please note that all activities are subject to availability. Discover more about the Club’s collection at nationalmotormuseum.org.uk. Angela Willis Editor’s note: We would like to take this opportunity to thank Angela Willis for her fantastic contributions to the magazine over the years – and wish her all the best for the future.
Are you curious about ClubFest, or did you attend this year’s festival? If you would like to watch a video of the Club’s flagship event you can now do so on our website at camc.com/ clubfest. You can also find out about ClubFest 2024 and book your pitch by visiting this page. We’ll have more in an upcoming issue!
TRAINING CENTRE
The Club has added Ken Irwin Class One Driver Training in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, to its now 18-strong network of training centres. To read more about the Club’s training courses, and to find a venue near you, please see camc.com/courses.
ELDDIS OWNERS
The Elddis Owners Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an August bank holiday weekend rally at North Muskham, Nottinghamshire. (A smaller celebration at Flamborough on 9 September will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its inaugural meeting.) The club consists of members from all over the UK and regularly hosts rallies and other events at home and abroad. New members are welcome – see elddisowners.co.uk for details.
SOUTHERN CENTRES FAMILY WEEKEND
Southern Centres is holding a Family Weekend at Apps Court Farm, Walton-onThames, Surrey, from 25-28 August 2023. There will be live entertainment each night, a Caribbean-themed afternoon, sports and games, a dog show, food stalls and a bar. For more information – and a booking form – please see southerncentres.org.uk.
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