14 Tuesday May 2019
Posted in Sites
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#motorhomes, @motorhmenews, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, haw wood farm, saxmundham, suffolk
Mostly I stay on Caravan and Motorhome Club sites; firstly because I think they are among the best and secondly because of my close links with the Club. But today I am at an independent site in Hinton near Saxmundham, Suffolk.
It is is a full facility site, beautifully maintained and a delight to stay at. Haw Wood Farm
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
03 Friday May 2019
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#motorhomes, @candmclub, @motorhmenews, bunree, camc, caravan and motorhome club, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Fort William, motorhome, motorhomenews, The Caravan Club, Top Ten
I guess we all have our Top Ten Favourite places where we’ve stayed; I certainly do and my holiday in Scotland enabled me to stay at the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Bunree site near Fort William. It’s certainly in my top ten.
We all have the luxury of having a mix of favourite sites, places, activities, books, films and so on. Writing this blog takes me back to when, in a former life, I did a lot of radio and TV work where you learned pretty quickly you need to have a clear favourite and spit it out without missing a heart beat. At the end of a radio interview I would frequently be asked what my favourite bit of music was to take the programme into the next sector. No opportunity there to diffidently mention a top ten. (For me it was always Mike and the Mechanics “The Living Years”) One hapless MP being interviewed along side me seemed unable to choose her favourite book and the interviewer rather unkindly remarked that if she couldn’t answer a simple question like that there seemed little hope for her career.
When asked for my favourite book back in those rather high octane days I often wondered if as a laugh I might say it was the ACSI Guide to all the aires in France.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
24 Sunday Feb 2019
Posted in General
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#motorhomes, @candmclub, @motorhmenews, anglia region, camc, Chelmsford City Racecourse, chriatopher macgowan, chrismacgowan, North Essex Centre
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the venue for this weekend’s gathering. Thank you to the Centre for last night’s generous hospitality.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
21 Friday Dec 2018
Posted in Travel
One of the high spots of the year was a leisurely trundle through the Alps between Lindau on Lake Constance and Salzburg, Austria.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
15 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Places
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#motorhomes, aire, aires, Barga, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Lucca, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, motorhomes, Tuscany
The small walled town of Barga just thirty minutes north of Lucca is well worth a visit – not least because of the large aire within a two minute walk of the town walls.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
27 Monday Aug 2018
Posted in Marketing
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#motorhomes, @motorhmenews, adria, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Derbyshire, Geoff Cox, motorhome, motorhomenews, outandaboutlive
Derbyshire-based motorhome dealer, Geoff Cox, has been awarded the title ‘Best Brand Ambassador’ by motorhome manufacturer Adria.
The awards were held recently at the launch of the 2019 Adria range of new models. The dealer took the title because of its dedication to promoting the two Adria brands – Adria and Sun Living.
“With the consistent commitment to the Adria and Sun Living brands over several seasons, we recognise that Geoff Cox Leisure works incredibly hard to support both brands and offer a high level of customer service,” said an Adria spokesman. “With regular support at outdoor shows and events, Geoff Cox helps promote Adria and Sun Living to a high standard and it is very evident that they are worthy of Adria’s Best Brand Ambassador award.”
The judging criteria for the awards were based on various levels of support that dealers offer, plus their investment in advertising, outdoor shows and new staff.
“I am so proud of the achievements of our team and would like to congratulate them on receiving this award and for their hard work and dedication,” said Gavin Cox. “We are also grateful to our customers for their loyalty, continued support and for ‘flying with us’.”
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
26 Sunday Aug 2018
Posted in Sites
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#motorhomes, @motorhmenews, caravan and motorhome club, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Edinburgh, Edinburgh CAMC Site, motorhomenews, motorhomes
Edinburgh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK and it is no surprise the Club’s Edinburgh site is open all year and invariably full. It is on the west side of the city about half way to the airport. A short walk takes you to the Forth of Firth and fabulous views of the famous bridges.
As I was in Edinburgh for some time supporting one of my daughters directing a play (The Half) at the festival I treated myself uncharacteristically to a service pitch and having done so I’m not sure I will ever be able to go back to a standard one!
Wonderful city to visit of course; wonderful site to stay on. My late wife had family in Edinburgh and she and I used to be regular visitors; these few days have made me determined not to let too much time go by before I return.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
11 Saturday Aug 2018
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#motorhomes, @motorhmenews, Abbey Tea Rooms, camc, caravan and motorhome club, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, My Great Grandfathers Restaurent, Tewksbury, Tewksbury Abbey
Tewksbury Abbey CAMC site is a gem – particularly if you are a motorhome owner as it is barely 400 metres from the town centre. It has recently undergone a big upgrade, has gold standard WiFi, good TV coverage and is of course famous for winning the Sites in Bloom award year after year. A warm welcome from the wardens in the new reception office is assured.
Tewksbury is a small market town and the enormous abbey is the main attraction. Only slightly behind on the list of attractions is the prawn cocktail in My Great Grandfather’s Restaurant and the cream tea in The Abbey Tearooms.
All very enjoyable!
Christopher Macgowan
#motorhomenews
01 Sunday Jul 2018
Posted in Travel
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#motorhomes, Alps, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Lindau, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, motorhomes, Salzburg, tourism
The gentle wander along the Alps between Lindau and Salzburg is still very much in my mind and is likely to remain so for some time. Wonderful tour!
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
17 Sunday Jun 2018
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#motorhomes, @motorhmenews, Alps, Bavaria, chrismacgowan, Christopher Macgowan, Germany, Lindau, macgowan, motorhome, motorhomenews, Salzburg, touring, tourism
I continue to be enthralled by my Alpine tour between Lindau and Salzburg. The scenery is beyond delightful and the standard of the sites for motorhomes is exceptional. Totally enjoyable.
Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews
