Hoburne Blue Anchor 2024 Spring Life Magazine

Spring issue

W���om� �o o�r SPRING ISSUE OF HOBURNE LIFE.

Welcome back to Hoburne, and I hope like us, you are looking forward to a fantastic 2024 season. It certainly feels like it’s been a long, wet and dark winter, but change is in the air, and that glorious spring sunshine is finally here.

This is our first issue of the owner’s magazine for 2024, and there is plenty to update you on what’s been happening on the park over winter and what’s to come later this year. This winter has been extremely wet, and our grounds team has been working tremendously hard in all conditions to keep on top of the park, which hasn’t been an easy task. Despite that, longer days are coming, trees are blossoming, and Easter eggs are in the shops! This magazine is very much for our owners, and we want to hear from you. If you have something you wish to share with the magazine, then let us know. Grab a coffee and enjoy reading.

OWNER LISTENING SESSIONS

The next listening session will take place on 12th April

Sandra Mueller, Director of Operations, Derek Jones, General Manager and Courtney Higgins, Operations Manager will be available for small groups of owners to join them to talk about whatever is important to you. We will be listening intently to your feedback and following the session a summary of the topics discussed along with responses will be shared with all owners.

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OWNER REWARDS

We have some brilliant and exclusive owner only rewards and savings you can take advantage of whilst you’re on park.

OWNER EXCLUSIVES

Angle-Right 15% rewards in food & beverage

Angle-Right Buy 8 coffees get the 9th free - Each time you buy a coffee or a hot drink just ask for a digital stamp. Once 8 stamps are collected, you can enjoy a free hot drink.

Angle-Right Buy two large glasses of wine get the rest of the bottle free. Ends on 30th June.

HOBURNE MANAGED LETTING SCHEME

Did you know your holiday home could be earning you money when you are not there?

Simply letting your holiday home, for dates you are not there, could give you an income that goes towards your site fees. A hassle-free service. We have a wealth of experience when it comes to letting holiday homes and our experienced teams are there every step of the way, looking after both your holiday home and your letting income. To take advantage of this service please contact park reception and ask for more information.

PRIVATE LETTING AGREEMENT

Polite reminder that all owners privately letting their holiday homes will need to sign and return the new agreement, along with copies of all safety documents to reception before any passes can be issued.

2024 OWNER EVENTS

Look out for the new events calendar that should have landed in your owners’ portal. Copies of our much loved calendars are now available for collection in reception. Don’t forget your first event – BBQ breakfast will be on Saturday 13th April. Bookings are open now!

MAINTENANCE PRICE LIST

We have a new maintenance price list available for 2024. To collect a copy, please pop into the ownership office.

Park updates

NEW STARTERS

Christal Shaw, Joe Ferris & Callum Flukes have joined the leisure team, Crystal is a swimming teacher, great news as it enables us to resume swimming teaching. Joe has joined us as Pool Supervisor taking over from Andree, and Callum has joined the pool team on a part time basis.

Danelle Cornish, Nathan Downs & Susan Wier have joined the front of house F&B team. We wish them all well in the new roles. If you see them on park, please do come and say hello.

INVESTMENT IN NEW AREAS ON PARK

You may have seen the works are underway laying down the infrastructure for the new Fibre Optic WIFI. The work is going to schedule so far and is on track to be completed by May/June.

GREEN INITIATIVES

We have been working alongside Green Tourism to reduce our impact on the environment with our recycling initiatives. We are pleased to announce that together with your help we have achieved their Bronze Award for Green Tourism. We are looking to make further improvements to our bin collections and have increased the number of bottle bins on park. We urge all owners to help us in our quest to recycle as much as possible.

TEAM PROMOTIONS

Derek Jones

(General Manager) has been offered and accepted the position of General Manager at Hoburne Park in Christchurch. Derek first joined the company in October 1994 at Hoburne Park so is now returning to his roots. Derek has grown to love Blue Anchor during his time here and will miss the people and the area, we offer our congratulations and thank him for all his hard work at Blue Anchor. We’re going to miss you!

OTHER BUSINESS

We are currently looking at phasing out all plastic storage boxes on park as per the licence agreement where it states all storage boxes must be made from a non-combustible material. We have noticed a number of plastic storage boxes on site and request that these all be replaced with metal ones. We are able to supply a metal container with flooring for £850, please speak with reception if you wish to order one, we hope you can work with us on this one and remove the plastic boxes by the end of the year.

Serves 2

Prep time – 30 minutes

Cook time – 30 minutes

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King prawn linguine with cherry tomatoes, broad beans and peas, finished with salsa verde and Winchester cheese.

This delicious recipe is featured on our new Spring menu. It was created by Milen, our head chef at Cotswolds and is a light pasta dish full of spring flavours.

The pasta recipe makes 2 portions. The salsa verde will make 10 portions, it freezes well, so you can keep the leftovers to use again within 2 months. It makes an excellent dip for nacho chips!

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Ingredients:

Angle-Right 20g anchovies

Angle-Right 40g capers

Angle-Right 100g chives

Angle-Right half a bulb of garlic

Angle-Right half a lemon

Angle-Right 20g Dijon mustard

Angle-Right 250ml olive oil

Method

Angle-Right 1 spring onion

Angle-Right 100g parsley

Angle-Right 5g cracked black pepper

Angle-Right 10g salt

Angle-Right 20ml white wine vinegar

Allergens:

Fish, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

1. Place the parsley, chives, onion, garlic, capers, anchovies, dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar in a blender and pulse until finely chopped.

2. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

Angle-Right 200g linguine pasta

Angle-Right 300g peeled king prawns

Angle-Right 120g garden peas

Angle-Right 120g broad beans

Angle-Right 120g cherry tomatoes

Angle-Right 2 cloves of garlic

Angle-Right 10g red chillies

Angle-Right 60ml white wine

Method

Angle-Right 20ml olive oil

Angle-Right Juice and zest of half a lemon

Angle-Right 20g Winchester cheese

Angle-Right 100g salsa verde

Allergens:

Cereals With Gluten (Barley, Kamut, Oats, Rye, Spelt, Wheat, Yeast), Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.

1. Cook the linguine pasta in boiling salted water with a little olive oil until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Peel the outer skin off the broad beans and set aside.

3. In a small pan, heat 15ml of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and chopped chilies, sauté for about 1 minute.

4. Add the king prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.

5. In the same pan, add another 15ml of olive oil. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

6. Add cherry tomatoes, peas, and broad beans to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

7. Add the prawns and linguine back into the pan. Pour in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.

8. Pour into bowls, garnish with the grated Winchester cheese and drizzle on the salsa verde.

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Spr��g ev���s

Cleeve Abbey

Reopening 23rd March

Cleeve Abbey is one of the undiscovered jewels of Somerset, providing an interesting day out for families and budding historians alike. The abbey is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by countryside so is ideal for walkers or visitors travelling on the West Somerset Railway, which stops at Washford station.

Abbey Road, Washford, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0PS

english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve

Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival

25th May, 3pm – 10pm

The ‘Dulverton Sounds’ Music Festival is a brand-new event for 2024! There’ll be a large marquee featuring music of almost every genre – a big brass band, folk music, a shanty band, acoustic guitars and more. Sing along to a session of music from the pop divas – or one with country and western tunes. Something to suit every taste!

Exmoor Lawns, Dulverton visitdulverton.com/dulverton-sounds-music-festival

Easter Adventures at Dunster Castle

29th March – 14th April

The Easter adventures trail is back and there is lots of fun to be had with your family as you explore the gardens this Easter. Explore the nature found in Dunster’s gardens from butterflies to otters and claim your chocolate egg.

Dunster Castle, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY

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Family pond dipping at RSPB Ham Wall

5th April

This event is aimed at families with children aged between 5-12 years. This is a fun activity aimed at exploring our pond habitat and the different creatures that live there!

RSPB Ham Wall, Meare, nr Glastonbury, BA6 9SX events.rspb.org.uk/hamwall

A Night to Remember with The Overtones: Up Close & Personal

19th April

For the last decade The Overtones have been a household name appearing on countless television & radio shows across the UK. The No.1 Vocal Harmony Group have racked up multi-platinum record sales, released 6 studio albums and sold out 11 National Tours – firmly establishing them as one of the UK's most popular and prolific live acts.

The Playhouse, 126-130 High Street, Weston-super-mare, BS23 1HP

West Somerset Railway – Spring Steam Spectacular

3rd May to 6th May

Join us for a feast of steam action, with something to suit enthusiasts and families alike. A variety of special trains will be in operation, including local passenger, parcels, demonstration goods and even some exciting non-stop express journeys. You’ll also be able to travel down our rarely opened section of line between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren.

West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/spring-steam-spectacular

2024 Da � es for � h � Diary

29th March - 14th April

Activities Den

Join us in the Activity Den and create your own memento to take home with you. Suitable for age 3+ (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

Saturday 30th March

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Grace Osborn

Grace is an experienced vocalist who is looking forward to entertaining you.

Wednesday 3rd April

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Jamie McGowan

Jamie will be entertaining you with his vocals and guitar skills.

Saturday 6th April

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Joe Stone

Joe is a favourite amongst the Hoburne parks. A classy personality vocalist who will ensure you have a great evening.

Wednesday 10th April

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Ed Jones

With a huge repertoire of songs, Ed can take requests and will have you singing along to some classics as well as modern day hits.

Saturday 13th April

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Holly Yarwood

Holly is an experienced vocalist and saxophonist.

24th May – 2nd June

Activities Den

Join us in the Activity Den and create your own memento to take home with you. Suitable for age 3+ (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

Saturday 25th May

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Jonathan Mark

Celebrating nearly 40 years in show business, performing both and home and abroad, he is a top vocalist and entertainer and performs a wide range of music, from smooth powerful ballads to foot-tapping up tempo numbers, from the days of swing, right up to the present day.

Wednesday 29th May

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Tom Martin

Tom is an acoustic artiste with a twist.

Saturday 1st June

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Sarah Ivy-Louise

Sarah is an experienced vocalist.

Saturday 27th July

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Sarah Ivy-Louise

Alister Wilmott is talented vocalist who brings a wealth of experience with his set this evening.

Wednesday 31st June

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Scott McGowan

Scott is an experienced vocalist and guitarist who will be performing this evening.

24th July – 1st September

Activities Den

Join us in the Activity Den and create your own memento to take home with you. Suitable for age 3+ (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult).

Saturday 3rd August

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Darren Lake

Join us as Darren Lake takes to the stage and performs some of his favourites from the catalogue of his ultimate songs.

Darren is an actor and singer best known for his stage work, playing the leads in shows as varied as Sweeney Todd, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Me and Cyrano De Bergerac and for principal roles in The Secret Garden, Oliver! and West Side Story.

You are truly in for a treat with this talented entertainer!

Wednesday 7th August

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Ed Jones

Ed Jones will be performing for you this evening. With a huge repertoire of songs, Ed can take requests and will have you singing along to some classics as well as modern day hits.

Saturday 10th August

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Chloe Hawkins

Chloe has performed all over the UK and is no stranger to stage. Her personality and strong vocals make her a highly sought after act.

Wednesday 14th August

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Eloise Cole

Eloise specialises in high energy, lively and fun performances covering songs from the 60's pop party to the current day.

She has gained 20 years' experience performing in theatres, holiday parks and hotels across the UK and as far as the middle east. She has even met Simon Cowell at the X Factor boot camp stage!

Wednesday 21st August

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Joe Stone

Joe is a favourite amongst the Hoburne parks. A classy personality vocalist who will ensure you have a great evening.

Saturday 21st August

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Sean Johnson

Sean Johnson is a versatile and wellestablished male vocalist with over a decade of experience in performing in front of all types of audiences. His show is a mixture of swing, soul rock, and pop from the 50's to modern day.

Sean has a big personality and a big voice that will get you up singing and dancing to classics all night long.

Please be aware all dates/acts are subject to change.

F�v� q��s��o�s

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Crystal Shaw, Swimming Teacher

1. How long have you worked for Hoburne?

a. Since January 2024.

2. What has been your biggest achievement since working at Hoburne?

a. I’m the only swimming teacher on park and since I’ve started the swimming lessons have got really busy. I’ve got 14 new students already, which range in age from 2- 9 years old. Next term we are extending the swim programme to take children from as young as 4 months.

3. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

a. I like to play rugby. I’ve been playing for 10 years and started when I was in college. I’ve played up to county level and I currently play for Taunton Rugby Club.

4. When you’re not working, what do you like to do in your spare time?

a. If I’m not playing rugby, you’ll find me in the swimming pool with my own children aged 2, 5 and 10 years. They’re all great swimmers and love the water too.

5. What is your favourite view on the park?

a. I love to watch the sea waves crashing into the wall. The touring field is the best place to see them as it’s so quiet, so you can really hear the waves.

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Bernard Kew

1. How long have you been a Hoburne holiday homeowner?

a. Since August 2023.

2. Why did you pick Hoburne Blue Anchor?

a. We first visited the area 2 years ago, for a picnic on the seafront that my daughter organised for my birthday. We visited the café and thought the park looked great, so we came for a couple of short breaks. I was retiring so we decided to take the plunge and buy. We like the size of the park and the access from where we live in Westonsuper-Mare.

3. What’s your favourite thing to do whilst staying at your holiday home?

a. We spend time walking the dog, there are some lovely coastal walks we’ve found, a particular favourite is to walk into Minehead and then take the stream train back. My wife likes to paint and sketch and I’m a keen golfer, I play at Minehead as much as I can.

4. What do you love most about being a holiday homeowner?

a. It great to have quality family and friends’ time. It’s not as formal as a hotel and its lovely and quiet. Everyone we’ve met on the park are sociable and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The lifestyle really suits us, and we can go as often as we like. It’s perfect for the dog too, nothing better than a lovely long walk on a Sunday morning followed by lunch in the café.

5. What top tip would you give to a new Hoburne holiday homeowner?

a. Visit as often as you can and just enjoy it.

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OWNERS PHOTO

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Each quarter we ask our owners to share their favourite photos with us. We'll pick our favourites to include in the next issue. Good luck!

Our f�mily

We know our four-legged friends are very popular among our owners and this page is dedicated to them. As a pet-friendly park, we want to see more photos of your pooches. Email us your photos and we will pick the best ones to feature in our next issue.

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