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The Peterborough Show.

02 Sunday Aug 2020

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Congratulations to Warners MMM staging the show under difficult Covid-19 conditions.

I popped in to the Peterborough East of England Showground to see the Warners Show. There was a comprehensive range of new and used motorhomes on show via the many dealers exhibiting. Plus all the usual accessory stores – so much on display it would be hard to leave the show without making a few purchases.

The show was of course Covid compliant with lots of one way systems but being an outside show visitors were able to roam pretty much at will. There was a sanitiser outside each motorhome, only two people were allowed in the motorhome at any one time and your mask had to be used inside. So all good common sense stuff implemented very professionally by Warners events team and, mostly, visitors were complying with the rules. In fact everyone seemed delighted to have a show to go to although it does amuse me there is a certain section of society who seem congenitally unable to follow arrows!

So, in my opinion, 10 out of 10 to Warners for organising it and sticking with it. Sadly no evening entertainment so less of an all embracing event but the on-site temporary campsite was in action nonetheless.

Ferry Meadows CAMC

For my part I wanted to stay at the CAMC Ferry Meadows site about half a mile from the show ground. It is one of my favourites located next to a 500 acre country park, next to the Nene Valley railway and a ten minute stroll from a pub.Happiness? I think so.

Oh, and as all readers know, it hit 34 degrees C on Friday!

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Motorhome dealer, Geoff Cox, scoops Adria award.

27 Monday Aug 2018

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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’.”

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Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

Win tickets to the October Show at theNEC.

03 Sunday Sep 2017

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Win tickets to the UK’s largest leisure vehicle event.

From 17 to 22 October, the Motorhome and Caravan Show 2017 at Birmingham’s NEC showcases all the new-for-2018 products from the motorhome and caravan industry. We have five pairs of tickets to give away for the biggest launch event of its kind featuring more than 700 motorhomes and caravans from major manufacturers including Adria, Auto-Sleepers, Bailey and Hymer. The show will also host a number of celebrity chefs such as Antonio Carluccio and Rustie Lee who will be giving cooking demonstrations from newly-launched leisure vehicles in the LIVE Theatre.

Launches at the show include the return of the iconic Airstream. Be inspired and explore the latest models from all major motorhome manufacturers and dealers under one roof and discover the perfect home-from-home for you.

For your chance to win tickets to the show (children 15 and under enter free), simply answer the following question:

Which iconic American brand relaunches back into the UK at this year’s show?

A – Airways

B – Airstream

C – Airmobile

Motorhomenews has five pairs of tickets to give away to the first five correct answers I receive. Please send me an email with your answer to the question and enclose your email address as well. Contact me on motorhomenews@gmx.com   Winners will be informed by me and will collect their tickets from the NEC on the day you travel to the show. See terms and conditions below.

(For more information or show tickets visit http://www.mcshow.co.uk or telephone 0844 873 7333)

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews

 
Competition Terms and Conditions

 Tickets to be collected at the press office at the NEC, the press office is located outside Hall 18, suites 18.1 and 18.2. It is accessible from the NEC main atrium and from within the hall during the following hours.

 

Tuesday 17:​​08:00 – 18:00

Wednesday 18:​09:00 – 18:00

Thursday 19:​​09:00 – 18:00

Friday 20:​​09:00 – 18:00

Saturday 21:​​09:30 – 18:00

Sunday 22:​​09:30 – 13:00

 

Advance ticket prices £8.50 Senior (over 60s), £9.50 Adult when booking before 23:59hrs 16/10/17 after which time prices revert to the on-the-door price of £12.00 Senior and £13.00 Adult. A £1.25 transaction fee applies. Car parking is included in the ticket price. No dogs (except assistance dogs). Children 15 years and under go free when accompanied by a paying Adult/Senior. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for a monetary value. For full terms and conditions please visit http://www.mcshow.co.uk

 

PUBLICATION TO ENTER ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPETITION ENTRY. ALL TICKETS ENTRIES ARE TO BE MANAGED BY THE PUBLICATION OR WEBSITE (UNLESS FACILITY NOT AVAILABLE)

 

Team Wiggings ready to Escape.

29 Wednesday Apr 2015

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Ready to race

Swift Group’s partnership with Team WIGGINS has reached fruition with the delivery of the fully liveried Swift Escape 696, complete with sponsor logos. At 3500kg the lightweight Escape 696 is ideal for the team enabling its younger drivers to drive it to the race venues.  The layout is ideal for providing a relaxing environment pre-race, has a seating arrangement to allow for private team meetings and the bunks at the rear can be used for recovery/physio before and after competition.

The team started rolling at the Tour of Normandy 23rd to 29th March and their next race will bring them to Yorkshire for the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire 1st to 3rd May.

The Tour de Yorkshire is a reward from the Union Cycliste Internationale, cycling’s international governing body, for the great work Yorkshire did in hosting the first two stages of the Tour de France last year. Some of the world’s best riders are expected to line-up on Bridlington’s seafront for the start of the first stage on 1st May, which runs from Bridlington to Scarborough and Sir Bradley Wiggins will be amongst them.  Stage 2 on 2nd may goes from Selby to York taking in the Wolds and Beverley and the final stage, Stage 3 on 3rd May, goes from Wakefield to Leeds taking in 6 classified and brutal climbs.  You can find out more at Le Tour.

The four-time Olympic champion, will ride for the first time with the team that takes his name and the Team WIGGINS line up for the Tour de Yorkshire will be:

Steven Burke
Mark Christian
Jonathan Dibben
Owain Doull
Christopher Lawless
Daniel Patten
Andrew Tennant
Bradley Wiggins

Following the Tour de Yorkshire, Bradley’s next goal will be to attempt the One Hour Record, scheduled to take place in London in June.

Team WIGGINS will also focus on developing British talent and inspiring cycling’s existing and potential fans of the sport, whilst its riders will be preparing for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016.

Christopher Macgowan

@motorhomenews


Jacobite Steam Railway.

13 Sunday Apr 2014

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West Coast Railways is the UK’s leading special trains operator and The Jacobite will take you on what is regarded as one of the greatest railway journeys of the world. Starting near Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, it visits the country’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig, and passes its deepest freshwater loch. It’s the route of Hogwart’s Express and you’ll enjoy views of the silvery beaches used in the films Local Hero and Highlander. Trips start in mid May.

Info: Cost for an adult return ticket £34, children £19.
T: 08448 504 685 http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk

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Christopher Macgowan
@motorhomenews

Auto-Trail owner acquires Italian motorhome manufacturer.

05 Wednesday Dec 2012

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Trigano Group announces acquisition of SEA Group.

Trigano Group, the French owner of Auto-Trail, has announced the acquisition of Italian motorhome manufacturer, SEA Group.

SEA Group produces motorhomes under the McLouis, Elnagh and Mobilvetta brands. It employs 365 people and has sold around 3,200 motorhomes in 2012; equating to total sales of €130m. The group had been in difficulties since 2006, due mainly to the decrease of the Italian motorhome market and high levels of debt with unfavourable financial terms and management instability, according to Trigano.

Trigano’s UK brands include Auto-Trail, Chausson and Roller Team.

The acquisition of SEA, which is subject to the agreement of the German and Italian
competition authorities, is part of Trigano’s strategy of development through external growth in the fields of leisure vehicles, accessories for leisure vehicles and trailers.

Trigano will acquire 100% of the capital and financial debt of SEA Group.

Christopher Macgowan
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