Tattershall Lakes - Owners Newsletter - March 2017

issue no 3

Mar 2017

Tattershall lakes country park presents

park life

what’s happening at tattershall lakes

Owners Passes Great news, we are now ready to issue you with the new 2017 Owners passes that you will need to use the facilities.

Firstly, we would like to welcome you all back to Tattershall Lakes Country Park for another great season with us and we hope you are all as excited as us to be back. You will all be pleased to know most of the team is staying the same with a few new additional faces to help with looking after the park.

Whether you have been down to the park yet already or whether you are due down soon you will notice we have been busy over the winter period making some much-needed improvements ready for 2017, including a brand-new development of both caravan and lodge pitches, some of which overlook the beautiful Osprey Lake, we hope these will be finished very soon.

We have introduced some fantastic new events alongside the successful Rock The Lakes and annual Cream Pie Fight which we are sure you will enjoy, more information can be found in this newsletter. And finally, please remember our door is always open in Guest Services and whether you need myself or one of our holiday heroes please don’t hesitate to pop in and see us even if it’s just for a catch up and a chat..

Dean Poppy Contact details

Once again, as we do every year, can we please remind our owners to pop into Guest Services when you are next on park to check your contact details with us. It might be that you have moved address, changed your telephone number or e-mail address over the winter and we need to know. Sometimes we need to get messages or updates out to you quickly either by a text message or e-mail so it is important we have the right details so you don’t miss out on relevant park information.

hook, line & sinker Merlin Point Lakes – For the leisure angler, we are hoping to have these two lakes open for this season from April onwards. The Merlin Point Lakes have 12 pegs, stocked with a variety of fish (Mostly Carp from 1lb – 2lb, Tench and Bream. There are also a handful of Crucian carp that are also present in the lakes). This is the first time we have used these lakes for fishing. They will not suit the specimen hunter, but will suit the casual/leisure angler who may just fancy somewhere different to fish in a great location. Please be mindful that fishing tickets still need to be purchased by all Owners fishing and your guests and anglers must hold UK rod license.

Fishing in general – Over 600 carp are being introduced to Fraser lake, this is the large lake close to where the new Fairways development is being constructed. We will also be replenishing the stock on the Island/ Fishing lake. We do however, ask that all owners purchase either day tickets or annual tickets in order to fish. This ensures we continue to increase the fishing stocks throughout the park each year.

Stock fish – At the end of 2016, we introduced a further 2000 baby stock fish into the Stocking Lake including common carp and tench.

Toms Tackle – Tom will still be on hand from the Tackle shop to offer advice and to provide a selection of equipment to suit your needs. Toms Facebook page “Toms Tackle” as well as D&T carping which was set up by Duane and Tom, who regularly fish the lakes with great success have some great tips. If you have any young family members who are keen to try out fishing for the first time, this is the perfect place to get them started.

Don’t forget to send in your photos to us hero@away-resorts.com of your catches throughout the season and if you want to share your methods at the same time (although we don’t expect you to disclose you secret recipes) it would be greatly appreciated. There’s nothing like some local knowledge shared amongst anglers.

Please fill in the attached form and enclose two passport size photos for each person, this will give us everything we need to get your new passes ready for you to collect from Guest Services. Typically, from the point we receive your form with the pictures the passes will be ready to collect within 7 days.

All team members at Tattershall Lakes have been told ‘no pass, no entry’, we operate this system to stop people not staying at Tattershall Lakes being able to use the facilities.

This gives more room to yourselves and holiday guests. As some of our team members will be new they won’t know everyone’s faces so please help by carrying your passes at all times.

Housekeeping team Just so you are aware we do offer a spring clean, external caravan and, or decking wash to all our owners....just pop into the office and book it in with Guest Services

Storage boxes

A night at the races Friday 7th April 6 - 9pm Coming down the stretch they’re neck and neck there’s a derby gathering at Tattershall Lakes. Gallop over for a nail biting night of luck and good fortune as we set up in front of the big screen for some serious competition in the Propeller bar.

See overpage for more events throughout the year

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Just a gentle reminder that all storage boxes must be purchased through the park. Plastic or wooden ones are not permitted. If you require a quote, please pop into Guest Services.

Life made easy

Storage underneath holiday homes

You should have had the login details for this, if not please pop into Guest Services and ask.

Following a letter and recent inspections from East Lindsey District Council we would like to remind all owners not to store items underneath holiday homes, especially anything flammable.

Health & safety Any Owner that requires contractors to visit them on Park will need to be authorised by Dean Poppy. Please call Guests Services to obtain the necessary paperwork and to find out more.

Don't forget you can find out about Owners events and pay your bills online on your Owners account.

Keep in touch with Away Resorts latest with our new online experience ‘Goodtimes’

www.goodtimes.awayresorts.co.uk

Golf buggies

Calling all owners

Road laws still apply on private roads so as such we must ask that all drivers of golf buggies must be adults. Children are not legally allowed to drive any vehicle around Tattersall Lakes.

we need your holiday home!

Helping you earn

Maintenance team

from your holiday home

No job too small.....sounds like an advert, however it’s true! If you would like us to quote on any maintenance issues or one of those “I’ll do that job later” scenarios, we’ll be only too pleased to help. Pop into Guest Services to find out more.

Let us show you how our Managed Letting Service enables many Owners to earn income to contribute towards their running costs.

Can this holiday caper get any better?

Many of our Holiday Home Owners let their holiday homes when they are not using them. It provides Holiday Home Owners with extra income that can help cover running costs. Obviously, the amount you can earn will depend on how often your home is available to let, but this is entirely at your discretion. Whatever suits you can be accommodated. Our Managed Letting Service is dead easy to use and only requires a couple of forms to get started.

Rest assured that our discounting decisions are made with very careful consideration of your best interests.

After all, it is in yours and our interests that the park be a popular destination choice. When it comes to holiday letting, your success is our success. Something to keep in mind is that most people enjoy holidays over bank holiday weekends, during school holidays and throughout July and August. If you can use your holiday home at other times and keep these peak periods free for letting, we increase our chances of your success.

Earning Potential

Holiday Administration

So how much can you earn? Well we can’t give you a definite figure but we can promise that we can try to get the highest letting income possible.

As you know, everyone loves a bargain and the competition for holiday dollars is fierce so there are times when we have to run promotional discounts via advertising and direct mail campaigns.

The best part of the service is that we manage all bookings. Nothing for you to worry about. At the end of the year, we add up your bookings and subtract a commission of 19% + VAT to cover marketing and administration. You receive the rest. All holiday homes must have up to date health and safety certificates.

Managed Letting

Bars

With the Spitfire bar being increasingly popular we are now putting plenty of plans into place to reduce waiting times and queues for food. Whilst queues at bars are still likely at peak times and not unique to us or holiday parks, we are working our hardest to provide you with quick and efficient service. This includes employing more team members, improving staff training and the purchase of extra catering equipment so we hope that you will see a great improvement this year.

IF YOU WO U LD LI KE S OM E MORE IN F ORMATION CONTACT LOU IS E OR TH E LETTING T EAM IN GU EST S ERVIC ES W HO WILL BE ON LY TOO HAPPY TO DISCUSS Y OU R SU B LE T OPTIONS T H RO U G H WITH YOU .

Do you fancy a holiday at one of our other

beautiful locations?

Cycling We have purchased 15 new bikes to hire and will be increasing the number of bike racks throughout the park. No matter your fitness level, clothing size, age, or litany of aches and pains, you can enjoy the fun, adventure, and health benefits that two wheels can bring.

Large household items Unfortunately our refuse collectors do not pick up large household rubbish items such as fridges or ironing boards and you need to dispose of them at the local dump, the same as when you are at home. Our staff will be happy to give you directions.

Den building As an Away Resorts owner you will receive a 10% discount at any of our six locations.

There are just a few rules; All discounts are subject to availability, holidays need to be booked by calling 01442 50 88 50 and selecting your park. You, our lovely owner, must be present on holiday. Your owners account number must be given at time of booking and ownership photo ID passes must be shown at check in.

What are you waiting for?

Visit www.awayresorts.co.uk and see what takes your fancy

No family holiday would be complete without building a den or two so we hope you’ll be pleased to hear that we have introduced a small ‘den building’ area on the Island. We do ask that parents supervise their children as this is an unsupervised facility

Tattershall Lakes owners events Sat 20th may

Sat 3rd sept

Wine & Cheese 6pm - 9pm

Lawns Caravan Show All Day

You are invited to join us for some great wines from around the world complemented with a range of delicious cheeses, crackers and chutney.

The annual Caravan Extravaganza gives enthusiasts from all over the UK their first opportunity to see the new season’s models. A massive accessory shop is set up within The Lawns Centre; there is a small funfair for children, hamburger and other food stalls, including ice-creams, and all sorts of other entertainments to make this a fun day out for the family. We will be offering a free coach to the Lawns Caravan Show so that you can check out the 2018 models first!

Sat 3rd June Pool Party with Hog Roast 6pm - 9pm Get your bathing suit ready, grab your nearest & dearest and come enjoy the pool party of the year.

With a delicious hog roast, ice cold drinks and lots of fun and games.

Fri 15th sept Adults Only Hypnosis party 7pm - 10pm Whether you’re a believer or need a little convincing, this promises to be a great night and if nothing else, we can guarantee you’ll have a laugh.

Sat 14th oct Silent Disco 6pm - 8pm Have a boogie with wireless headphones in the latest silent party phenomenon that is sweeping the globe.

To make a booking: For bookings please email tattershall.ownership@away-resorts.com, or call Guest Hypnosis Party Services. All events are on a strictly first come first served basis so please book early. Some events attract a small charge, which we will advise you of at the time of booking and add them to your account if you decide to book.

sun 15th OCT Owners Breakfast 8am – 10am They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and we agree. Pop along for some fuel to start your day in the right way and enjoy a natter with other owners. All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. Good Morning!

24th & 25th nov Masquerade Ball 7pm till late Find a marvellous mask and wear it well, so your identity no one can tell!

Your presence is requested for a festive evening of intrigue, mystery and fantasy paired with a themed buffet. This promises to be the event of the year you won’t want to miss.

More about the Events at tattershall lakes

Cancellations These events are popular which means that people do miss out from time to time. As a courtesy to your fellow Holiday Home Owners, we ask that you let us know as early as possible if you are unable to attend an event you’ve booked. A charge of £5 per ticket will be applied to your account if you give us less than 7 day’s notice.

Event locations When the weather is particularly pleasant, we might take advantage of it and move some events outside. We’ll be sure to let you know if we do. There are a number of additional events that take place during the year, which you can find out about via our Holiday Home Ownership Team or on the website. So please keep checking!

Park wide events

CREAM PIE FIGHT 2017

Woodstock Festival of Flavour

Fri 16th & Sat 17th June

Featuring the very best locally sourced food and ale, plus some international favourites. Inspired by a traditional street food market, there will be an amazing range of gastronomic delights to suit every palette. Picture giant paella, Jamaican jerk chicken or fresh local sausages. To add to the atmosphere, there will be some acoustic music and a family friendly vibe.

Rock the Lakes

Fri 7th & Sat 8th July Now in its 6th year, Rock the Lakes is back with two nights of rockin’ live music featuring a 5-piece resident band (Jetset), visiting guest tribute artists, and the show cast from Mill Rythe Holiday Village presenting live shows and features throughout. Also enjoy live music throughout Saturday afternoon. All presented outside at the Lakeside Amphitheatre. Line-up TBC, book early to avoid disappointment.

new

The Colour Festival

Sat 22nd July

A lively colourful weekend featuring our brightest Saturday of 2017. Inspired by the famous Indian ’Holi Festival of Colours’, a programme of family events daytime and evening centred around colour throwing powder and neon glow by night. Daytime will feature ‘colour gathering’ events; there will be a fun colour run for adults and children where guests can run the track whilst being covered from head to toe in a rainbow of colours. You can choose to run, walk, skip or dance your way around the course. There will be an awesome mix of DJs, MCs, the famous ‘Colour Throws’ and plenty of ‘Colour Crazy’ giveaways. Presented outside at the Lakeside Amphitheatre. Cameras at the ready, this weekend is as fun to watch as it is to take part.

The Annual Cream Pie Fight

evening, the sirens sound and we present our 1940s Blackout Party. Saturday night we go back to the future, back to the 1980s, we are having a house party in the spitfire bar featuring the UKs best 80s tribute bands, also featuring an 80s DJ. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage/themed outfits throughout the weekend with prizes for some of our best dressed. Line-up TBC, book early to avoid disappointment.

Sun 27th Aug

The annual tradition that is the ‘Cream Pie Fight’ returns. Our largest gathering of guests, armed with cream pie plates, have the biggest, messiest fun fight of the year. Staged outside at the Lakeside Amphitheatre.

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Vintage & Retro Festival

Fri 8th & Sat 9th Sept Vintage and retro themed costume, performances, and live music/bands fill two nights (Friday and Saturday) and Saturday daytime. Friday night we go back over 70 years to the 1940s, a vintage lineup of victory rolls and authentic live guest artistes. It’s wartime Britain as later in the

Winter Wonderland

Fri 17th & Sat 18th Nov

Two nights of live music presented by a 5-piece resident band Jetset. Saturday night also features the stage show ‘A Christmas Spectacular’ starring the entire show cast from Mill Rythe Holiday Village. The weekend also includes a family pantomime live on stage, with a giant Rudolph nose on display in the Spitfire Bar. My active and festive themed PLAY activities will feature throughout for families to enjoy. A great way to start the festive season.

issue no 3

Mar 2017

Tattershall lakes country park presents

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INTRODUCING THE TRIBECA

£74,995

2017 Carnaby Hemsley Lodge 3 Bedrooms | 39 x 13ft Stunning design French pation doors Double glazing and central heating Perfect layout for all the family

only

£24,995

2007 Bk bluebird breeze 3 bedrooms | 35 x 12ft Electric heated radiators throughout Lots of storage Plenty of seating throughout with arge bright bedrooms

Brand New

only

£27,995

• Exclusive to Away Resorts

for 2017

• Arriving very soon • Book your viewing today and be the very first to see it here in Lincolnshire

2010 abi sunrise 2 Bedrooms | 36 x 12ft Brand new carpets throughout Electric Heating En-suite to master bedroom featuring open plan living

only

£42,995

Fancy £500, £750 or £1000 off your pitch fees?

a secret

Don’t keep it

2017 abi oakley 3 Bedrooms | 38 x 12ft A huge lounge for all the kids to play Huge bathroom with double power shower Double glazing and central heating be in within a week

only

£89,995

A great many of the Holiday Home Owners here at Tattershall Lakes have joined us because they were recommended to the park by their friends or family members. You can’t keep a good thing secret for long!

2017 abi triBeca 2 Bedrooms | 44 x 14ft Stunning design inside & out Includes decking Exclusive to Away Resorts the caravan reinvented!

Love is… a holiday home!

If you find yourself falling in love with Tattershall Lakes and always counting down the minutes until your next visit, then you may also find yourself telling your nearest and dearest about it too.

Whether you want to enjoy holidays with family or friends or you just want them to have as much fun as you do, don’t hide the light under a bushel. For a start, the bushel might spontaneously combust from your excitement.

Secondly, it’s nice to share.

How about £1,000 in Pitch Fee Credits?

Do we have a deal for you? You bet!

If you recommend a friend who becomes a Holiday Home Owner here at Tattershall Lakes then you get some additional benefits.

Not only can you enjoy holidays together, we will give you an account credit of £500 once they have taken

over their holiday home. The second person you refer will earn you £750 and the third is worth a whopping £1,000.

Bring your friends and help save on your pitch fees. For referrals to escalate, all sales must be complete within a 12 month period.

only

£114,995

3 Bedrooms | 40 x 20ft Built in fridge freezer Stunning modern design Ample space in every way

How it works All you have to do is complete an owner referral form and send it in to us and let us do the rest. Alternatively you can bring them along or even call to make an appointment for them. Simple!

No hard sell promise Yuck, don’t you hate a hard sell? We do too. It’s not our way. We think we have a great offering which doesn’t need a hard-ball pitch because you don’t need a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.

We promise that we will treat your referrals with absolute respect and courtesy and that includes giving them the option to say ‘no thanks’. No pressure.

2017 willerby portlans lodge

Ultimate luxury

t a e r G R

EASTE R E F F O

Purchase a holiday home before 20th April and receive a

FREE

holiday home inventory pack Inclduing everything you need to start enjoying holidays inc; Duvets, pillows, pots, pans, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, microwave and a 32 inch TV**

2017 SITE FEES ARE NOW INCLUDED ON SELECTED MODELS AND WE HAVE SOME OF OUR BEST EVER PART-EXCHANGE DEALS AVAILABLE. WE ALSO HAVE SOME NEW PITCHES AVAILABLE TO CHOOSE FROM

pop into the sales office to find out more | open 7 days a week