Think I’ll stay home today – not attractive out there.
Christopher Macgowan
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The only way is Essex.
20 Sunday Jan 2013
Posted in Road Safety
Monthly Archives: January 2013
2013 SHOW AGENDA
12 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Exhibitions and Shows, Motorhomes
Caravan Club Members have access to exclusive ticket details such as ‘2 for 1’ offers and advanced booking rates at most of the shows we attend. Not a member? Why not join online?
http://www.caravanclub.co.uk
2013 show diary.
* indicates shows The Club will be attending. See you there!
Manchester Caravan and Motorhome Show 2013*
The North’s favourite outdoor leisure show returns to EventCity Manchester in January 2013 and is set to be bigger and better than ever.
Belfast Caravan & Camping Show*
The Belfast Telegraph Caravan and Camping Show, 18 – 20 January 2013
Dublin Telegraph Holiday World Show
The Dublin Telegraph Holiday World Show, 25 – 27 January 2013
Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Show 2013*
The Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure show, Glasgow – 7 – 10 February 2013.
The Spring Caravan & Camping Show, NEC Birmingham*
The Spring Caravan & Camping Show, NEC Birmingham on Tuesday 19 February – Sunday 24 February 2013.
The Great Yorkshire Motorhome & Caravan Show, Harrogate*
The Great Yorkshire Motorhome & Caravan Show, Harrogate, 22 – 24 March 2013.
The National Motorhome Show, Peterborough*
East of England Showground, Peterborough, Friday 19 – Sunday 21 April 2013
The Southern Motorcaravan Show, Newbury*
Newbury Showground, Berkshire, Friday 17 May – Sunday 19 May 2013
The Midsummer Motorhome and Caravan Event, Exeter
The Midsummer Motorhome Caravan and Event Show, Devon, 14, 15 and 16 June 2013.
The Northern Motorcaravan Show, Cheshire
The Northern Motorcaravan Show, Knutsford, 19, 20 and 21 July 2013.
The Western Motorhome Show, Malvern*
The Western Motorhome Show, Malvern, 16, 17 and 18 August 2013.
The Caravan Extravaganza, The Lawns*
The Caravan Extravaganza, The Lawns, 7 – 8 September 2013
The Motorhome Show, Lincoln*
The Motorhome Show Season Finale, Lincoln, 20, 21 and 22 September 2013.
The Motorhome & Caravan Show*
The Motorhome and Caravan Show, NEC Birmingham, 15 – 20 October 2013.
Christopher Macgowan
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Spring Show at the NEC.
08 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Exhibitions and Shows
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chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Len Short, motorhomenews, NEC, Spring Show, The Caravan Club
As in previous years, The Caravan Club has once again set up a temporary site for the duration of the forthcoming Spring Show at the NEC from 19-24 February. It will be open from 18-24 February to both members and non members and will offer evening entertainment from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as a courtesy shuttle service to and from the Show, providing the opportunity to visit the Show more than once as there’s so much to see.
All pitches are hard standing and have electric hook-up (maximum 6 amps) for only £30 per night which, compared to the average price of a local hotel at that time, is exceptionally good value. The temporary site includes a restaurant, bar and toilet block, so with these facilities, a visit to the show can be turned into a mini caravanning break. There’s also the opportunity to meet and chat to fellow members about experiences during the day.
Bookings close on 12 February, subject to availability, so show-goers are urged to book early as the site tends to fill up quickly.
Len Short, Events Manager for The Caravan Club, says “The NEC Spring Show is very popular and The Club aims to make access to the Show as easy as possible for its members. Based on previous booking figures, the site is always popular because of the difference it makes to visitors being on the doorstep of the NEC. With the added benefit of the shuttle service, getting to and from the show couldn’t be simpler.”
For information on the campsite and its facilities, availability and booking, visit The Club’s website at http://www.caravanclub.com or phone 01342 336666.
Christopher Macgowan
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Apple says 40 billion apps have been downloaded.
08 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in This and That
Apps for iPhones and iPads are starting to be more widely available in our motorhome world. One of my favourites is the National Trust. But today’s announcement from Apple is breathtaking!
Apple today announced that customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps, with nearly 20 billion in 2012 alone. The App Store has over 500 million active accounts and had a record-breaking December with over two billion downloads during the month.
Developers have earned over seven billion dollars from selling iPhone apps so far.
“It has been an incredible year for the iOS developer community,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “Developers have made over seven billion dollars on the App Store, and we continue to invest in providing them with the best ecosystem so they can create the most innovative apps in the world.”
In 2012, the husband and wife team at Imangi Studios saw their game Temple Run downloaded more than 75 million times; Backflip Studios and Supercell, two emerging game development studios, brought in over $100 million combined for their leading freemium titles DragonVale and Clash of Clans; and emerging services including Uber, Flipboard, HotelTonight, and AirBnB attracted millions of users on iOS.
The 40 billion downloads figure excludes any re-downloads and updates.
Christopher Macgowan
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Start The Year! Orford, Suffolk.
01 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Places
Orford in Suffolk is a delightful spot, well off the beaten track and a great place in which to start the New Year – and blue skies and sunshine!
Christopher Macgowan
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