Callous conwoman jailed for bogus caravan holiday scam

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Kimberley Montrose jailed for 16 months and ordered to work unpaid following string of holiday scams

A conniving conwoman who duped hard-up families out of thousands of pounds after advertising bogus caravan holidays in Skegness has been jailed for 16 months after pleading to nine charges of fraud.

Warwick Crown Court was told Kimberley Montrose, 25, of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, began her string of con tricks after advertising a caravan for hire at Butlin’s in Skegness on Facebook, with people paying in excess of £50 per night for the caravan which did not exist.

One woman duped by Montrose paid £210 for a four-night break and was even given the key before Montrose took the key back and told her the locks had been changed.

Believing it to be a scam, the woman asked for her money back and even went so far as to attempt to book the holiday again with Butlin’s directly after borrowing the additional money required, only for Butlins to confirm the caravan did not exist.

Another woman booked the Montrose’s ‘caravan’ for a summer getaway and paid in £100 instalments before realising it was a scam and also requested a refund, which was not forthcoming, resulting in the woman and her family having no holiday.

Montrose was subsequently arrested in June 2015, insisting the caravan existed and belonged to her late grandfather, and that bookings had gone wrong due to being out of her control, but police found no evidence of the caravan ever existing.

Further victims came forward during the police investigation, including one woman who paid £264 for a five-day family holiday including passes to Butlin’s facilities. It was only when she and her family were on her way to Skegness that she was advised by Montrose there had been a problem with the paperwork and was therefore being placed in a B&B instead. Upon arrival a the B&B, the family discovered no payment had been made.

Upon being sentenced to 16 months, Montrose was also ordered to do unpaid work, with Judge Sylvia de Bertodano saying: “All this adds up to a really unpleasant set of offences, the most serious of which are the caravan offences. It didn’t exist, but you persuaded a number of people that it did, and eight people paid to rent it for family holidays.

“The amounts they paid, and the fact that they paid in instalments, gives an indication of the sort of people you were preying on – families who were struggling to get by, who had their family holidays for their children snatched away from them.”

What do you think of the sentence handed out to Montrose? A little too lenient perhaps? Let us know in the comments below.

The Caravan Club reveals some inspirational getaways for 2016

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From Skegness to Lyme Regis, or just a good old-fashioned seaside break, it looks like The Caravan Club has got you covered for 2016

Struggling for somewhere to go in your caravan this year? Can’t decide what you want to do? Well, The Caravan Club may just be able to help.

Whether it be a UK seaside break, a visit to So Festival to watch the street theatre and carnival of dance, or explore the world of Beatrix Potter in Lyme Regis, the Club has announced a number of great ideas for 2016.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth

Head to the picturesque town of Lyme Regis, the inspiration behind The Tale of Little Pig Robinson – the perfect place to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter. Wood Farm Caravan Park will inspire families to read all of Beatrix Potter’s tales including Peter Rabbit and Jeremy Fisher with its breathtaking scenery, blue cliffs and countryside walks nearby.

A caravan pitch at Wood Farm Caravan Park this summer costs from £37.00 based on two adults and two children per pitch, per night. Tent campers are also welcome at this site.

Head to a family festival this summer

Skegness Sands offers a great break for young families keen to get creative this summer. From 25 June to 3 July, So Festival takes place across the city. Families can get involved in a colourful carnival of dance, street theatre, music and comedy and the Circus Heroes show will have all family members laughing their heads off.

A caravan pitch at Skegness Sands this summer costs from £26.30 based on two adults and two children per pitch, per night.

A good old fashioned British seaside break

Southport Beach Caravan Club Site offers a traditional bucket-and-spade summer holiday. Days can be spent endlessly playing on the beach, exploring the botanical gardens and visiting the model railway village. Thrill seekers can also spend a day at Pleasureland Southport and enjoy rides including the teacups, waltzers and pirate ship. A caravan pitch at

Southport Beach Caravan Club Site this summer costs from £38.80 based on two adults and two children per pitch, per night.

To book any of these offers, contact The Caravan Club on 01342 779349 or click here.

 

Channel 5’s Carry on Caravanning set to return for brand new six-part series

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Grab your chance to be a part of the all-new Carry on Caravanning series coming to Channel 5 this year

Channel 5’s hit documentary, Carry on Caravanning, is set to return to our screens after being given its very own six-part series – and show producers want YOU to be a part of it.

The original one-off documentary, which saw a close-knit cast of caravanners cross the country on a weekend break certainly divided the caravanning community for a number of reasons, and we here at CaravanTimes are sure the new six-parter will do the same.

Series producers, Alaska TV, are looking for a new number of caravanners and motorhomers to take part in the series who are planing to take a trip away before June 2016. From first timers to large groups of seasoned caravanners, families and friends to glamping connoisseurs, Alaska TV wants to hear from you.

To watch the original Carry on Caravanning documentary click here to get a taste of what to expect from the new series, due to screen later on in the year.

And, for your chance of taking part in the show, click here for details how. You never know, you and your caravan or motorhome could be the next big thing to hit our television screens in next to no time!

What do you reckon? Would you like to be a part of the new series of Carry on Caravanning, or would you rather just sit back and watch others? It would be interesting to find out what you think.

What’s new at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show for 2016?

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Check out just small sample of what to expect at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show below

As one caravan and motorhome show closes its doors another one opens – and 2016 is certainly no different in this regard. And now the countdown has begun and In less than a month’s time, the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show will return to its rightful place, Birmingham’s NEC.

Over 350 exhibitors, including leading caravan and motorhome manufacturers from the UK and Europe will be in attendance at this year’s show, taking place between 23 and 28 February, bringing the very latest products and models on the market to the public, some for the first time. So read on to find out what you can expect to see at the Caravan, Camping & motorhome Show this year – you won’t be disappointed.

Autosleepers

Auto-Sleepers has chosen the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show to launch the first of three different and richly-specified Corinium motorhomes with AL-KO chassis and 2.35m internal width.

Rolling Homes

Rolling Homes’ new VW Transporter-based Classic will also be unveiled. Inspired by the original split-screen VW of the ’60s, the model shown at the NEC will be a two-tone red and white version featuring luxury leather and maple panels. Built in limited numbers, it is the highest spec camper ever produced by the firm.

Roller Team

Roller Team will be on hand to showcase its first ever A-Class motorhome to the UK public. The Pegaso 740 is a four-berth, high-specification motorhome combining practicality with additional living space and a luxurious height-adjustable rear island bed.

Knaus

The launch of a brand new luxury liner, the Sun i, on the Lowdhams stand, will be manufacturer Knaus’s latest new offering at the show, featuring a 32-inch LED TV, a glass shower, electrically-extendable floor compartment and lighting which can be controlled by smartphone or tablet.

Knaus will also be showing off its all-new design Star Class caravan range, made specifically for the UK. Including fire-retardant upholstery, smoke alarms, UK-mains electrics and UK road-legal lighting, the range is designed specifically for right-hand-drive markets with the main entry door on the nearside.

Auto-Trail

Tribute by Auto-Trail will be unveiling the Fiat Ducato-based van conversion 680, as well as a new six-berth 736, coachbuilt for 2016. Auto-Trail will also be showing two new models for 2016: a new addition to the Imala motorhome range, the Imala 730 comes with an island bed (usually a feature found in larger models), whilst the new van conversion V-Line SE is a high-spec compact leisure vehicle.   

IH Motorhomes

On the subject of maximising storage solutions, IH Motorhomes will introduce their new 630 FB fixed rear bed model. The front cab area smartly converts into a small dining area. 

Adria

Adria will present the new Compact SLS, a version of the SL Compact (with a rear bedroom slide-out); when retracted, the overall length of the motorhome will be under 6m. It will also be reintroducing over cabs to its range with the new Coral XL Plus A 670 DK (one of two new layouts). Elsewhere on the stand will be the Matrix M 670 SL Silver Collection, a Special Edition motorhome to celebrate Adria’s 50 years of producing leisure vehicles.

Nirvana Mobility and Coachbuilt GB

Motorhome conversions, adapted and designed to incorporate accessibility needs, will be catered for by Nirvana Mobility and Coachbuilt GB, both new exhibitors at the show. On the former’s stand, visitors will find the Freedom range of accessible, bespoke motorhomes and caravans.

The latter displays an example from Coachbuilt GB’s new 22-model 2016 Independence collection, a motorhome with wheelchair access and potential for further adaptation. The ease of access, driving and freedom of movement are all priorities addressed by made-to-order vehicles which allow a degree of independence to holiday makers with disabilities.

The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show is not just about vehicle choices though, and Omar Park Homes heralds the new-year by choosing the event to showcase the new Accent, a stylish, contemporary park home. But that’s not all; Wessex Unique Lodges & Park Homes (part of Omar group) is also launching its all-new, high-end luxury lodge, the Harbour, at the show.

Park Resorts, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, will also be revealing its ambitious plans for 2016. Following on from announcing a total of £25m earmarked for major refurbishment, the park operator will be showing illustrated examples of the company’s new luxury lodges on its stand.    

Trigano Trailer Tents will also be on hand to launch 2016 updates to its Alpha, Galleon and Odyssée ranges, adding convenience, space and additional modular choices to speed assembly.

Scottish firm, Vango, will be celebrating 50 years in business in 2016 and the manufacturer will be showing off the new Rivendale and Rhapsody 800XL, along with an updated version of the Illusion 800. Vango uses inflatable AirBeam technology instead of traditional poles for rapid pitching in any environment. In the same vein, Coleman will be displaying its first FastPitch Air inflatable-pole tents, complete with blackout bedrooms.

To find out more about the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2016, taking place from 23 until 28 of February, and to get your tickets, click here. Also, make sure you keep checking back on CaravanTimes for more details on what else to expect at the show over the coming weeks. It’s sure to be a great one.

Caravan Guard praised for paperless fundraiser for Heart Research UK

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Paperless Policies initiative commended for raising almost £50,000

Caravan and motorhome insurance provider, Caravan Guard, has been lauded following the company’s continued success in selling more and more ‘paperless’ policies, in turn raising its biggest amount yet for national charity Heart Research UK.

The Halifax-based broker celebrated raising a massive £12,575 in 2015 through its Paperless Policies initiative with a Healthy Heart day. the company has raised £47,745 in the last seven years by donating £1 every time a customer chooses to receive their insurance documents via email rather than by post.

Staff celebrated smashing their target by releasing heart-shaped balloons featuring this year’s record-breaking total, serving fruit smoothies, having heart checks, writing their healthy heart pledges for 2016 and taking part in a physical challenge Plankity Plank.

Caravan Guard managing director, Ryan Wilby, heaped praise on staff and customers for continuing to raise money for the Yorkshire-based charity, to help fund its ground-breaking projects and research across the UK.

He said: “This is the biggest cheque we have written yet for Heart Research and I’m delighted that our customers have helped us to raise so much money by choosing to have their policy documents emailed.

“It not only allows us to raise these vital funds but it helps the environment and is a faster and more efficient way of receiving insurance documents.”

Now in its seventh year, the initiative has helped to fund the charity’s work towards the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease across the UK.

Dozens of Caravan Guard staff received a heart check from the charity’s nurses and were given advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Fruit smoothies were also served to the team with a helping hand from Heart Research UK’s mascot Hartley.

A special award was also presented to their best ‘planker’ after staff from the contact centre, admin, accounts, marketing, IT and development teams took part in a one-off challenge, Plankity Plank.

Heart Research UK national director, Barbara Harpham, praised Caravan Guard’s efforts, saying: “As Yorkshire’s national heart charity we’re really proud that this Yorkshire company has now raised nearly £50,000 to help hearts on their own doorstep. We will use what they have raised to fund pioneering medical research and to help people to live healthier, happier and longer lives. It’s a great milestone to celebrate.”

Caravan Guard continues to support a number of local and national charities and hopes to continue to encourage more customers to receive paperless policies so even more money can be raised for Heart Research UK in 2016.

It’s good news for customers who opt-in to receive paperless insurance documents too, as the paperless option enables those taking out insurance to save an extra 10 per cent on caravan or motorhome insurance when buying online.

The Caravan Club announces great savings for Club members across UK and Ireland in 2016

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The Caravan Club’s Great Savings Guide is available now for all Caravan Club members

The Caravan Club will continue to offer its members fantastic savings at attractions across the UK and Ireland for 2016, director general, Nick Lomas, has announced.

As previously reported here, The Great Savings Guide, sponsored by Mitsubishi Motors, has been released for 2016, combining days out with a range of great discounts on products and services.

The Great Savings Guide is an offer booklet for members of The Caravan Club providing discounted entry to hundreds of attractions and venues around Britain and Ireland, inspiring great days out near Club sites when touring across the country, including two for one entry into Brixham Heritage Museum near Hillhead Caravan Club site in Devon.

The annual booklet features vouchers that are valid throughout 2016 with a valid membership card, including discounted entry to a number of zoos, museums, places of historical interest and much more. The Guide also features other member offers courtesy of the Club, including deals with companies such as Roadchef, Mitsubishi Motors, the National Trust and the M6Toll, utilised over 17,500 times during 2015.

This year, the Great Savings Guide features a new ‘thumbs up’ logo for The Club’s Tourer Explorer characters Holly and Andy recommended venues, to help members choose the most child and family-friendly excursions when planning days out for the whole family.

Natasha Macdonald, The Caravan Club’s head of product development, said: “We have combined top visitor attractions with exciting new leisure activities across the UK and Ireland to provide something for everyone, with offers for heritage, farms & wildlife, museums and railway attractions to bowling, laser games, crazy golf, bike hire, fishing and offers with Go Ape.

“We hope that our members will continue to use the Great Savings Guide to inspire great days out when touring.”

Check out the video above and visit The Caravan Club’s site here for more information and to download your guide now.

The Caravan Club highlights its overseas escorted motorhome tours for 2016

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Exciting new European and worldwide tours announced by The Caravan Club for 2016

The Caravan Club has announced 11 new European tours and a further 12 new tours across North America and Australasia for 2016.

The Caravan Club’s California Motorhome Tour will appeal to those looking to embark upon a journey of a lifetime which will see those looking for a journey never to forget take in the open roads of Route 66 and The Big Sur, whilst additional highlights along the way include Alcatraz, the Ghost Town of Calico, the famous Las Vegas Strip and much more. Priced at £3,625 per person for a 10 September departure, motorhomers will also be able to visit the natural wonders of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park over the course of the 13-day excursion.

Other 2016 escorted tour highlights include:

A 38-day New Zealand Explorer Motorhome Tour priced from £4,990 for two people and a motorhome, with departures on 9 October and 9 November 2016. Guests will travel between Auckland and Christchurch visiting the hot springs of Rotorua, White Island Volcano and the Franz Josef Glaciers along the way.

A ten-night Rhine Valley Discovery Tour in Germany, priced from £995 for two people and a caravan or motorhome, departing on 29 May 2016. The tour includes a visit to the street markets and ‘Goethe birthplace museum’ in Frankfurt, a day-time cruise along the Rhine to Bingen and a visit to Germany’s famous Rheingau wine area.

A 14-night Orange Blossom Coast Tour across Spain, taking guests to the orange groves at Vila Real and a tour of a traditional wine cellar in Vilafamés. The tour is priced from £1,049 for two people and a caravan or motorhome, with departures on 28 March and 14 November 2016.

A seven-night Dutch Bulb Fields Tour in The Netherlands, starts from £575 for two people and a caravan or motorhome, with departures on 5, 12, 19 and 26 April 2016. Highlights include a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens, a city tour of Delft and a canal cruise through Amsterdam – perfect for taking in the sights of the city.

European tours can be booked direct with The Caravan Club on 01342 488 354 or by clicking here.

To secure your worldwide tour, call 01342 779 349 or click here.

Watch the video above for more on the exciting opportunities that await you for 2016 and let us know what you think – will you be venturing further afield in 2016?

Research reveals UK leisure vehicle brands dominate the market and owners have never been happier

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Caravan Club bookings up 14 per cent for 2016 already as leisure vehicle owners’ satisfaction in UK vehicles remains strong

UK leisure vehicle brands continue to remain at the top spot, whilst bookings at The Caravan Club’s network of sites are already up by 14 per cent, research has revealed.

The research, undertaken by The Caravan Club, saw the UK’s largest ever leisure vehicle survey compiled, with over 40,000 responses from caravan and motorhome owners (totalling an estimated total of 20,000 hours to complete), taking an in-depth look at their vehicles, the manufacturers that dominate the market, satisfaction levels and future innovations.

The survey results revealed the bulk of the caravan market ownership was dominated (75 per cent of the total market) by just six brands from five UK manufacturers – Bailey, Coachman, Elddis, Lunar, Sterling and Swift, with only one European manufacturer in the top 12 – Adria.

While there are more players in the motorhome field (15 brands from ten manufacturers represent 75 per cent of the market), UK manufacturing still dominates with the top five being Auto-Sleepers, Auto-Trail, Autocruise, Elddis and Swift.

The study also revealed over half (52 per cent) of existing leisure vehicle owners predict they will be upgrading their caravans and motorhomes within two to three years, with 51 per cent anticipating spending between £10,000 to £20,000.

What’s more, the quality of caravans and motorhomes certainly seems to be improving and the survey shows satisfaction with UK-manufactured vehicles on the increase. Since 2011 there has been a noticeable uplift across industry standards with new construction methods having a positive impact on customer satisfaction.

A staggering 89 per cent of caravan owners and 91 per cent of motorhome owners are happy with their vehicles – excellent news and something manufacturers and retailers should be really proud of. The survey reflects the popularity of caravanning in the UK, with more enthusiasts taking-up the pastime.

Nick Lomas, director general of The Caravan Club commented: “The leisure vehicle industry represents a real Great British manufacturing story, one we should be proud of. The 2016 holiday season is already off to a great start with a significant increase in Caravan Club site bookings already.”

An unsung hero of the UK manufacturing and leisure industry with manufacturing and holiday spend worth in excess of £6bn to the UK economy, the sector employs over 130,000 people and is currently going from strength to strength with no sign of slowing down. The study findings coincide with the 2016 Caravan and Motorhome Show in Manchester which kicked off yesterday and will run until 24 January 2016. It is estimated over 30,000 visitors will pass through EventCity’s doors during this time.

CaravanTimes caught up with Nick Lomas at the show yesterday. To find out what he had to say, watch our video above.

DJ and TV presenter Vogue Williams officially opens the Caravan & Motorhome Show 2016 for The Caravan Club

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Vogue Williams kicks off Manchester show with a bang

Hot off the heels from winning Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, adventurous Vogue Williams has joined touring enthusiasts from across the country following officially opening the Caravan & Motorhome Show 2016 on The Caravan Club stand.

Sporty Vogue also took time out to launch the Manchester-London Cycle Challenge, where visitors to The Caravan Club‘s stand will be collectively tasked with peddling the distance from Manchester to London (210 miles) on an exercise bike that has a giant TV screen in front of it so they can see exactly where they are en route across the course of the show which takes place until 24 January.

In a year when The Caravan Club launched its Pitch Up Saddle Up campaign, developing new routes near its caravan sites, cycling played a key part of the Club’s stand on launch day.

Williams said: “I’m so excited to be working with The Caravan Club and helping at the Caravan & Motorhome Show this year. Not many people know that I love throwing all my things together and heading off for a long weekend in the great outdoors and caravanning certainly allows people to do this. As a keen cyclist, I look forward to getting on the saddle and helping travel between two of my favourite UK cities, and of course, meeting visitors on the day on the stand.”

Harvey Alexander, director of marketing from The Caravan Club says: “Vogue is the perfect choice to launch the show for us this year. In addition to her passion for the countryside, she is an avid cyclist, so a great advocate of our Pitch Up Saddle Up campaign.”

The North’s largest outdoor leisure show, the Caravan & Motorhome Show is currently on at Manchester’s EventCity from 21 to 24 January 2016, and this year sees over 200 exhibitors and a huge range of inspiring ideas for your travels in 2016.

Check out the video featuring Williams above and let us know what you think.

Have you won tickets to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2016?

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Read on to find out if you’ll be heading to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2016 courtesy of CaravanTimes

A few weeks ago, CaravanTimes launched a competition giving you the chance to win one of ten pairs of tickets to the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show 2016.

The show, which takes place between 23 and 28 February, promises exactly what we’ve come to expect year-on-year, with over 350 exhibitors, including all the major UK manufacturers on hand to showcase their latest ranges of caravans, motorhomes, leisure vehicles, accessories and much more all under one roof.

Highlights this year include live dog displays and expert advice on taking pets on holiday, the return of the Discovery Theatre, a whole host of special guest appearances and lots more throughout the week, including live cookery demonstrations, towing and motorhome manoeuvring lessons.

Now, the results are in and we are pleased to announce the winners are:

Carol Handrahan, Rebecca Greenway, Dave Barber, Andy Kastenbauer, Tim Davis, Roy Henson, Helen Rees, Robert Watts, Alan Kavanagh and Val Brailsford.

Congratulations to the above named – we’ll be in touch shortly.

Don’t worry if you didn’t win. Advance tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here.
 

Exclusive launch of Compass Club Class special edition announced

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Leeds Caravan Centre and Compass team up to launch new special edition range

Leeds Caravan Centre has teamed up with Compass to launch a new Compass Club Class special edition range.

The range, consisting of four touring caravans based on the Compass Corona, will come with additional specification and styling unique to Leeds Caravan Centre and is available to view now.

Club Class special edition features include:

– Silver GRP sides
– Bespoke upholstery and soft furnishings
– Bespoke graphics
– External barbecue point
– 230V socket and access locker
– Big feet
– Alarm system
– Omnivent in lieu of 400mm rooflight
– Upgraded awning light
– Offside service light
– Black gloss kitchen sink
– Memory foam mattress (on 574, 554 & 576 models only)
– Exclusive Branded user guide and handbook

The premier range comes with Alde 24 hour central and water heating as standard.

As with all Compass caravans, the Club Class range is fully bonded using SoLiD Construction and comes backed by a free ten-year warranty.

During the launch event which runs until this Sunday (24 January), Leeds Caravan Centre will be offering a free Powrtouch Evolution caravan mover will each new Compass Club Class special edition caravans purchased. Other offers in conjunction with the launch include £50 off all inflatable awnings, £50 off solar panel fittings, some massive savings on Maslow and Tyron branded products, as well as some impressive servicing offers as well as on starter packs with all caravans.

For more information on the Compass Club Class special edition range, click here to visit Leeds Caravan Centre’s website.
 

Director of British Holiday & Home Parks Association made MBE

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Jeanette Wilson made MBE in New Years Honours List

Policy director for the British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA) Scotland, Jeanette Wilson, has been made an MBE in the 2016 New Years Honours List for her highly-valued services to the holiday parks sector.

A well-known figure within the industry, Wilson is best known for her role as policy director for BH&HPA Scotland, and for the part she plays in helping promote the Best of British group of top-rated independent parks.

Joining BH&HPA in 1993, Wilson has since provided the secretariat to the association in Scotland which comprises more than 200 park businesses. She also represents the parks industry to the Scottish government, Visit Scotland and many other tourism organisations as well as serving as an advisor and mentor to Scottish parks.

Chairman and director of BH&HPA Scotland, Colin Fraser, was amongst the many who paid tribute to Jeanette’s commitment and dedication to the parks industry.

Fraser remarked that Wilson works with efficiency, charm and such kindness that she has become much loved by owners and managers of park businesses across Scotland.

Congratulations were also received from many owners of the 50-plus parks in membership of the Best of British group (BoB) for which Jeanette works in a senior marketing consultancy position.

Her involvement with the consortium spans 14 years, and its chair Claire Jeavons said that Wilson has played a massive and important role in raising the profile of the organisation.

Wilson’s invaluable input, said Jeavons, has helped BoB and its family-run member parks achieve widespread recognition for the high quality facilities and standards of hospitality they provide.