Call for towing safely this summer
Jul 20 2012 Skrivet av Laura Canning
Caravanning is on the up and up, with recent research revealing that one in five people in Britain are planning a camping or caravan holiday this summer.
But the research also found that 20% of caravan towers have only taken it up in the last six months, leaving experts concerned …
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Caravan jobs in Hull under threat
Jul 16 2012 Skrivet av Laura Canning
25 jobs are under threat in Hull after a static caravan and holiday lodge manufacturer went into administration.
Normandy Holiday Homes Ltd has had a 40% drop in sales since last year caused by a drop in export orders and a disruption to its supply chain. Administrators Begbies Traynor were …
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Pennies from heaven?
Jul 13 2012 Skrivet av Laura Canning
A caravan park in Cumbria has come up with a novel way of attracting customers – by giving them a free night’s stay if their holiday plans are spoiled by wet weather.
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park has promised customers a free night’s stay for every day of their holiday when …
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Wamping and worms with Andy McNab
Jul 12 2012 Skrivet av Laura Canning
We don’t think it quite equals SAS standards, but former soldier turned author Andy McNab thinks that camping in the rain is a hoot.
Wet weather camping – or ‘wamping’ – is ‘a fantastic experience,’ he said, before going on to give the sage advice that campers should ‘just avoid …
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Carbon monoxide campaign launched to highlight BBQ dangers
Jul 10 2012 Skrivet av Laura Canning
The charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness has launched a campaign to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from barbecues, in memory of victims of poisoning including 14 year old Hannah Thomas-Jones who died on a campsite in May.
The campaign was launched in the House of Commons today (10 July) …
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