Hoburne Cotswold 2024 Spring Hoburne Life Issue

Spring issue

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 13th April

Sandra Mueller, Director of Operations, Greg Nolan, General Manager and Rachel McCrirrick, 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.

The park is also offering the following complimentary activities to owners only: Golf Course, Mini Golf, Archery and Axe Throwing* Please book at reception.

* The complimentary activities do not apply to family reward card holders.

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

We have an exciting programme of exclusive owner events and functions for 2024. The calendar of dates for your diaries is available from the Sales and Ownership Office, pop in and pick up your copy. We look forward to welcoming you all at the first event of the season.

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

We are delighted to welcome back several team members who finished their fixed term contracts at the end of December. Lilly Oakley, Kimberley Eastbury, Esme Hillier, Lucy King and Katie Robins in the Food and Beverage team. Esra Howe, in the Arcade team and Bradley Cull and Molly Poole in the Entertainments team.

NEW STARTERS JOINING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Jake Packer has joined the Grounds team and Cassie Smith has joined in Housekeeping. Please help us to give a warm welcome to both Jake and Cassie. Do come and say hello if you see them out and about on park.

OTHER TEAM INFO

We are very pleased to welcome back JamieLeigh Coghlan from the Leisure team who recently returned from maternity leave. We are delighted to share that Amy Willaims who has been the maternity cover whilst JamieLeigh was away is staying with Hoburne and has moved to Hoburne Naish on a permanent basis. We’d like to say a big thank you to Amy and wish her lots of luck at Naish.

TEAM NEWS/ PROMOTIONS

Luke Paget has taken on the role of Cotswold Reach Groundsman. Luke will be based on our new park and will be working hard to maintain and improve the grounds appearance, alongside the larger development work. Luke has already created a bird watching area within the nature reserve to encourage more wildlife.

GREEN INITIATIVES

New bird boxes and a lovely feeding area have been completed within the nature reserve on Hoburne Cotswold reach. We are delighted to support the local ecosystem by helping to keep our feathered friends happy and healthy.

UPDATE ON OUR ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS

The new reception toilets have now been completed and are fully operational.

We are delighted that the leisure development known as “the boat house” is on track to complete at the end of May.

Our new indoor play area “the woodland adventure” is opening over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. It looks fantastic and will be lots of fun for all the little adventurers. Make sure you pop down and have a look.

Serves 2

Prep time – 30 minutes

Cook time – 30 minutes

Pr�w� L��g����

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

Easter Eggstravaganza at Blenheim Palace

29th March – 1st April

Visit Blenheim Palace for a perfect family day out. Hop along to the Walled Garden to enjoy activities including circus skills, balloon modelling, bubble performances and a travelling vintage variety show, not to mention appearances from the Easter Bunny!

blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/ easter/

Gruffalo Party Trail at the National Arboretum

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure. Follow the trail to help find the missing party items to give the Gruffalo a birthday to remember. Search for balloons, pine cones, apples and the Gruffalo himself, and complete fun activities and rubbings as you go along. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/gruffalo-trail

Live Lambing at Cotswold Farm Park

Now until 14th April

Experience the magic of new life on the farm with Lambing and Kidding each day, where visitors can witness adorable newborns taking their first steps on the famous farm. Last year’s event welcomed 800 new arrivals, and 2024 promises to be equally as exciting.

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5FL cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival

2nd May – 6th May

Enjoy five days of free gigs on the Cheltenham Jazz Festival Free Stage in Montpellier Gardens and in Cheltenham’s streets, pubs and clubs. The perfect way to spend the May bank holiday weekend! Performers will include Plymouth’s Joanna Cooke, Gloucestershire natives GS Collective, and sets from acts from the UK’s pioneering jazz music education and artist development organisations. cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz

Cotswold Water Park Ball

11th May

Hosted by Rory Bremner, this glittering black tie event will commence at 7pm with a drinks reception, followed by a delicious three course dinner with wine, afterdinner entertainment, charity auction, great prize raffle and dancing until 1am to the fabulously fun and theatrical The Curious Little Big Band

De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, 17 Spine Rd E, South Cerney GL7 5FP

www.waterpark.org/cotswold-water-park-ball

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival

25th May – 27th May

The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival is a bi-annual celebration, which takes place at the historic Gloucester Docks and celebrates the city’s rich nautical history, which dates back to 1827.

The festival will offer a distinct programme of entertainment across the three days. From a Rock the Dock extravaganza on Saturday, Family Fun Day on Sunday, and traditional Shanty Lovers’ Day on Monday. www.gloucestertallships.co.uk

2024 D���s for � �� D��ry

Wednesday 3rd April

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Nina Garcia

Nina is a singer, songwriter and performer, most known for her fiddle playing and folkrock singing.

Saturday 6th April

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FemmeOlution

FemmeOlution are the ultimate high energy, girl power, vocal trio. With a wide repertoire, taking audiences on a journey through the years of empowering female artists. From Tina Turner & Aretha Franklin to Little Mix, Beyonce & many more, there is something for everyone.

Wednesday 10th April

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Zac Bauman – The Showman

Zac has over 30 years experience as a vocalist, comedian, actor and writer. Performing all across the globe from Dudley to Dubai, Cornwall to The Caribbean, on cruise liners and major holiday resorts.

Saturday 13th April

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Tomas Brain

Tom is a multi-award-winning personality vocalist from the Southwest. Ranging from the 50s up to modern-day music. His high energy on stage will get the audience clapping, stomping and singing along with the music.

Monday 15th April

Melodic Monday

Martins Party Saxophone

Martin is a passionate and experienced performer with a broad repertoire ranging from jazz to pop, soul, Latin, blues, funk,

house, and Ibiza.

Thursday 18th April

Liv� Loung� Thursday

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. Soak in the relaxed sounds alongside the best chilled out acoustic acts around.

Saturday 20th April

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Katie Ellen

Katie Ellen is a highly skilled vocalist. She is versatile with her vocal abilities and has a wide range of songs in her repertoire from 1950s to modern day. Genres include: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Ballads, Musicals and much more.

Monday 22nd April

Robert Benson Saxophone

Melodic Monday

Sharply suited and booted, Robert Benson captivates audiences with heartfelt performances on saxophone. His sweet yet soulful tone has become a signature sound, setting him apart from other saxophonists, always tasteful and never overly indulgent.

Thursday 25th April

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Tom Martin

Tom is an acoustic artiste with a twist. Soak in the relaxed sounds alongside the best chilled out acoustic acts around

Saturday 27th April

Ho��r�� L�v�

Jessica Glover

Jess is an experienced vocalist, who has

performed all over the UK and abroad for some of the biggest companies in the entertainment world.

Monday 29th April

Melodic Monday

Emmy the Harp

Emmy is a superb harp player that will be performing this evening for Melodic Monday from 8.00pm.

Thursday 2nd may

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Jamie Blackburn

Jamie is a talented vocalist and acoustic guitar player who will be entertaining you this evening.

Friday 3rd May

Ho��r�� L�v�

Steve Arnold

Steve has been juggling for over 15 years and presents a high energy speciality act including amazing feats of skill and dexterity. After winning several major talent competitions, he has performed all over the UK touring all of the major holiday parks for the last 5 years alongside other attractions.

Saturday 4th May

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Evah Morgan - Soul Diva

Evah Morgan is an award winning, talented singer/songwriter. who is a graduate of 'The Birmingham Music Academy' where she picked up an award in 2003 for 'Outstanding Vocal Artist of the Year.'

Sunday 5th May

Ho��r�� L�v�

Lacey B

Lacey B is a superb vocalist covering songs from the 50's to the present day. She will be performing in the Venue this evening from

9.00pm.

Monday 6th May

Melodic Monday

Tom Martin

Tom is an acoustic artiste with a twist. Soak in the relaxed sounds alongside the best chilled out acoustic acts around. Join us for great food, great drink, and even better live music. From 8.00pm.

Thursday 9th may

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Ashton Tucker

Ashton is a vocalist and guitarist from the west country. He is excited to perform for you this evening. Soak in the relaxed sounds alongside the best chilled out acoustic acts around. Join us for great food, great drink, and even better live music.

Saturday 11th May

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Becky Bennett

Becky is one of the South West’s based most accomplished female vocalists. In 2008 she first appeared as principal vocalist at the prestigious Grand Sirenis Theatre in Cancun Mexico before joining a travelling circus in 2009 a stunt girl in the Globe of Death!!!

Monday 13th May

Melodic Monday

Emily Storm

Emily is an experienced vocalist and acoustic guitarist and will be performing from 8.00pm.

Thursday 16th may

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Jack Draper

Jack is a professional vocalist covering songs from Lewis Capaldi to Josh Groban.

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

F�v� q��s��o�s

Hob�r�� Co�swol� ���m m�m��r

Greg Nolan, General Manager

1. How long have you worked for Hoburne?

a. I’ve been at Hoburne Cotswold for nearly 4 years, but overall I’ve worked at Hoburne for a combined 17 years. I started out at Hoburne Naish becoming the F&B Manager before moving to Hoburne central support office. I returned to Naish as an Operations Manager before leaving to join a new start up, Holiday Park group, as their Group Operations Manager. After keeping in contact with many friends and ex-colleagues within Hoburne, I was approached with the opportunity to return as the General Manager of Hoburne Cotswold during the first COVID-19 lockdown and haven’t looked back.

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

a. Creating a stable team which many owners informed me they hadn’t had on park for a long time. This had led to things such as moving the park’s grade from a 4-star to a 5-star holiday park for the first time, achieving recognition from both the Green Tourism & David Bellamy award schemes for our conservation and energy saving work on park. We’ve also managed to build a more stable relationship with our owners by providing more consistency.

3. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

a. I travelled a lot in my early twenties, mainly around Europe and once managed to get on a private tour of the Colosseum in Rome with none other than legendary booking promoter Don King and his entourage!

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

a. I mainly spend my time with my family. I’ve been married for 11 years and have 3 daughters (19,18 & 4) and a 10-week-old son. Personally, I spend my time watching as much local football as I can. I’m a Sheffield Wednesday supporter at heart (but I general keep that quiet). I also play 8-ball pool to a decent level, although I don’t play as much as I used to.

5. Who is your favourite Sammy Squad character?

a. Larry the lobster, hands down the best character. He’s always been my favourite.

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David Rickers, Kingfisher Lake

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

a. This is our third holiday home on the park. We bought our latest one in May 2022.

2. Why did you pick Hoburne Cotswold?

a. The location is perfect for us, as it’s only an hour and a half from where we live in Warwickshire. We went for a tour around the park to see if any areas looked good for us. We absolutely loved the lakeside location and there was a second-hand van for sale, which was just right for us, so we went for it! The park is smart, clean and tidy and the whole sale process was smooth and stress free.

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

a. For us, it’s all about kicking back, relaxing and spending time together. It’s great to get away from day-to-day life and we find the whole site relaxing. We don’t use the facilities much, instead we prefer to go out and take trips in the local area. Cirencester is great to take in the history and enjoy the markets and shopping. Lower Moor Farm which is Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and has a lovely cafe overlooking the lake and The National Arboretum at Westonbirt are favourites of ours too but are a bit further away.

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

a. The Hoburne team are so helpful, and we have found that nothing is too much trouble. Everything happens quickly and without a fuss, it’s brilliant. Our park neighbours are great too, if we ever need any help with anything we’ll just ask any of them and they are always very happy to help. Mike and Sue were so lovely when we moved in, they came out and helped us move all our things in, we were very grateful. It feels like a real community.

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

a. Don’t be afraid to ask anyone if you need anything, everyone is so friendly and helpful. Make sure you make a visit to the Organic Farm Shop at Abbey Home Farm, Burford Road, just outside Cirencester, as it’s brilliant.

SAMMY’S EASTER EGG Wor�s��rc�

have a go at finding all the words, can you spot the one that is missing?

Hoburne’s E�s��r Crosswor�

Use the clues to complete the puzzle below

Across

3. What is the name of the group sammy, larry and tommy are part of?

4. What colour is tommy’s hat?

6. What is captain smuggle’s pet pigeon called?

7. What does coral take a lot of?

8. What does the easter bunny leave you?

10. What kind of hat do you make for easter?

Down

1. What did sammy and captain smuggle’s race to get from the jolly holiday?

2. What is larry’s favourite food?

5. What season is easter in?

9. What do you go on to find easter eggs?

SAMMY LOVES EASTER ���gr�ms

Sammy wrote all the things he loves about easter in a list but Captain Smuggles jumbled up all the words and now Sammy can’t remember what he wrote. Can you help Sammy unjumble the words so he can remember?

1. cool teach

2. hugest reagent

3. bon sent

4. ask best

5. grin ps

6. elf rows

7. se west

8. chis kc

9. bears tunney

10. leafy Timmi

GLOUCESTER QUAYS C�r�s�mas M�rk��

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E�s�er

Crosswor� answers

ACROSS

3. Sammy squad

4. Red

6. Peg

7. Pictures

8. Chocolate eggs

10. Bonnet

DOWN

1. Treasure chest

2. Cake

5. Spring

9. Hunt

Wor�s��rc� answer

Smuggles

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1. Chocolate

2. Easter egg hunt

3. Bonnets

4. Baskets

5. Spring

6. Flowers

7. Sweets

8. Chicks

9. Easter bunny

10. Family time

OWNERS PHOTO

Com������o�

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!

Email your photos to lucyanne.smith@hoburne.com

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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