Hoburne Bashley 2024 Spring Hoburne Life Issue

Spring issue

SPRING ISSUE OF HOBURNE LIFE.

Welcome back to Hoburne, and I hope like us, you are looking forward to a fantastic 2024 season. It certainly feels like it’s been a long, wet and dark winter, but change is in the air, and that glorious spring sunshine is finally here.

This is our first issue of the owner’s magazine for 2024, and there is plenty to update you on what’s been happening on the park over winter and what’s to come later this year. This winter has been extremely wet, and our grounds team has been working tremendously hard in all conditions to keep on top of the park, which hasn’t been an easy task. Despite that, longer days are coming, trees are blossoming, and Easter eggs are in the shops! This magazine is very much for our owners, and we want to hear from you. If you have something you wish to share with the magazine, then let us know. Grab a coffee and enjoy reading.

OWNER LISTENING SESSIONS

The next listening session will take place on 6th April

Sandra Mueller, Director of Operations, Brad Wyllie, General Manager and Susan Hunt, Park Manager will be available for small groups of owners to join them to talk about whatever is important to you. We will be listening intently to your feedback and following the session a summary of the topics discussed along with responses will be shared with all owners.

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OWNER REWARDS

We have some brilliant and exclusive owner only rewards and savings you can take advantage of whilst you’re on park.

OWNER EXCLUSIVES

Angle-Right 15% rewards in food & beverage

Angle-Right Buy 8 coffees get the 9th free - Each time you buy a coffee or a hot drink just ask for a digital stamp. Once 8 stamps are collected, you can enjoy a free hot drink.

Angle-Right Buy two large glasses of wine get the rest of the bottle free. Ends on 30th June.

The park is also offering the following complimentary activities to owners only: Golf Course, Mini Golf, Archery, Sky Trek and Axe Throwing* Please book at reception.

* The complimentary activities do not apply to family reward card holders.

HOBURNE MANAGED LETTING SCHEME

Did you know your holiday home could be earning you money when you are not there?

Simply letting your holiday home, for dates you are not there, could give you an income that goes towards your site fees. A hassle-free service. We have a wealth of experience when it comes to letting holiday homes and our experienced teams are there every step of the way, looking after both your holiday home and your letting income. To take advantage of this service please contact park reception and ask for more information.

Polite reminder that all owners privately letting their holiday homes will need to sign and return the new agreement, along with copies of all safety documents to reception before any passes can be issued.

2024 OWNER EVENTS

We have an exciting programme of exclusive owner events and functions for 2024. The calendar of dates for your diaries is available from the Sales and Ownership Office, pop in and pick up your copy. We look forward to welcoming you all at the first event of the season.

MAINTENANCE PRICE LIST

We have a new maintenance price list available for 2024. To collect a copy, please pop into the ownership office.

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NEW STARTERS

Karen Kraus is absolutely delighted to have joined the Hoburne Group as Sales Manager and Coach here at Bashley Park. Having spent the first 15 years of her career managing health and fitness clubs and the following 18 years heading up the sales of new homes developments, Karen is really looking forward to working with an awesome company and group of colleagues and is really looking forward to meeting all the owners soon.

Hi I’m Izzy your new Entertainment Manager. Prior to Hoburne I worked two seasons with Haven and one season with Verdant Leisure as a main stage presenter/actor. I’m a classical vocalist, play the ukulele and the classical piano, and I have very sweet pet hamster. I can’t wait to get to know you all throughout the season and for you to see the incredible entertainment team of 2024.

Welcome to Isobel Askew as our new Entertainment Manager.

Steve Mumford joins Bashley as the new Food and Beverage Manager. Steve spent the last 30 years on the Isle of Wight working in hospitality, 15 years of which were on holiday parks. Steve is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and we are delighted he has ventured across the water to join us. Steve is looking forward to getting to know all the owners and guests. He is a family man with 3 teenage boys and is a keen football fan.

Shelanah Wootten has joined Bashley as Assistant F&B Manager. Shelanah is loving the warm welcome she has received already and is a real people person, so if you haven’t met her yet, please say hello and be ready to chat about anything and everything! Shelanah is a passionate cook and brings over 20 years’ experience in hospitality.

TEAM PROMOTIONS

Abi Woodford has recently been promoted to Activities Manager. Abi has been instrumental in the success of our activities here at Hoburne Bashley and has lots of new and exciting plans for 2024! Pop into the Activities Den and say hi.

Marc Summersgill (Sous Chef)

Philip Blake (Security)

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CHARITY

Minstead Trust has been chosen as our charity for 2024. Look out for the charity collection pots around the park. With your kind help we hope to smash this year’s fundraising target of £5,000. There will be some fun fundraising events planned throughout the year, so do keep an eye out for our next event.

‘At Minstead Trust we nurture the unique potential of people with learning disabilities. We support them to achieve greater independence and live happier and healthier lives.

This can be through support to live in their own homes, learning new skills at day opportunities or receiving work training to move towards employment.’

Minstead Trust | Supporting people with learning disabilities

BEAUTY H

Spring into April with this amazing treat for Owners only!

25% off any Beauty H treatment in conjunction with your owner’s rewards card… Beauty H are offering SUNDAY appointments throughout the whole of April to owners with 25% of all treatments. Pop up to the spa to book your treatment and take advantage of this fantastic offer.

NEW ACTIVITIES

We have a new tennis coach, Ben, who will be joining us soon. Ben will be offering tennis coaching and fitness sessions on our outdoor tennis court. Keep an eye out in reception for further details coming soon.

GREEN INITIATIVES

We are committed to looking after our environment and are pleased to have accepted delivery of our first electric vehicle. We are looking forward to more of the petrol and diesel vehicles being replaced with electric over the next few years.

MANAGED LETTING SCHEME

Our 2023 Managed Letting Scheme was incredibly successful. We are very thankful to our amazing sublet owners for playing a huge part in our Hoburne Holidays. The subletting scheme has helped to create memories for many more families here at Hoburne Bashley.

If you are considering subletting your holiday home to offset some of the annual running costs, please pop in for a coffee and a chat with Sam Dewar who will be happy to run through the details with you.

INVESTMENT IN NEW AREAS ON PARK

Our bigger and better soft play area is now open, after some renovations in January. We hope our youngest guests are even happier now.

We will be implementing a new one-way system in the areas of Rowan and Sycamore to improve safety and to preserve the grass verges. More information on the new routes will follow soon.

The work has been completed on our outdoor pool and will be ready to open in the middle of May. Roll on summer!

Our main car park has had a make-over which has increased the number of disabled bays and has widened our current bays.

WOODLAND UPDATE

We have been busy over the last few months revitalising the small woodland, we've replaced one bridge, with plans for another. We've also addressed overgrown brambles, disrupted the invasive privet hedge, and performed clearance work in the larger woodland to enhance pollinator corridors. Additionally, we've worked on oak tree maintenance for a healthier woodland and improved paths for better access.

TEAM PHOTOS

Our maintenance manager, Paul Clarke has recently been awarded his 25-year long service award for hoburne. I’m sure you will join us in offering your appreciation and congratulations.

Kamron who has been helping as an apprentice, has now passed his apprenticeship from Sparsholt College and has been employed by Bashley to continue his role. I know he will be an asset to Hoburne as he won not one, but two awards for apprentice of the year, one regionally with the New Forest Business Partnership and one nationally from Lantra Land Based Industries within the environmental and conservation category. This award was presented to Kamron by Adam Henson of Countryfile. We are all very proud of Kamron, he is already proving to be a great hire and he makes a good cup of tea!

Please feel free to drop into the woodland centre for a chat or to ask any questions you may have. Your input is valuable. Let’s see what spring may bring.

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Serves 2

Prep time – 30 minutes

Cook time – 30 minutes

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King prawn linguine with cherry tomatoes, broad beans and peas, finished with salsa verde and Winchester cheese.

This delicious recipe is featured on our new Spring menu. It was created by Milen, our head chef at Cotswolds and is a light pasta dish full of spring flavours.

The pasta recipe makes 2 portions. The salsa verde will make 10 portions, it freezes well, so you can keep the leftovers to use again within 2 months. It makes an excellent dip for nacho chips!

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Ingredients:

Angle-Right 20g anchovies

Angle-Right 40g capers

Angle-Right 100g chives

Angle-Right half a bulb of garlic

Angle-Right half a lemon

Angle-Right 20g Dijon mustard

Angle-Right 250ml olive oil

Method

Angle-Right 1 spring onion

Angle-Right 100g parsley

Angle-Right 5g cracked black pepper

Angle-Right 10g salt

Angle-Right 20ml white wine vinegar

Allergens:

Fish, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide

1. Place the parsley, chives, onion, garlic, capers, anchovies, dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar in a blender and pulse until finely chopped.

2. Slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

Angle-Right 200g linguine pasta

Angle-Right 300g peeled king prawns

Angle-Right 120g garden peas

Angle-Right 120g broad beans

Angle-Right 120g cherry tomatoes

Angle-Right 2 cloves of garlic

Angle-Right 10g red chillies

Angle-Right 60ml white wine

Method

Angle-Right 20ml olive oil

Angle-Right Juice and zest of half a lemon

Angle-Right 20g Winchester cheese

Angle-Right 100g salsa verde

Allergens:

Cereals With Gluten (Barley, Kamut, Oats, Rye, Spelt, Wheat, Yeast), Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphur Dioxide.

1. Cook the linguine pasta in boiling salted water with a little olive oil until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Peel the outer skin off the broad beans and set aside.

3. In a small pan, heat 15ml of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped garlic and chopped chilies, sauté for about 1 minute.

4. Add the king prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked. Remove the prawns from the pan and set them aside.

5. In the same pan, add another 15ml of olive oil. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

6. Add cherry tomatoes, peas, and broad beans to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

7. Add the prawns and linguine back into the pan. Pour in the lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.

8. Pour into bowls, garnish with the grated Winchester cheese and drizzle on the salsa verde.

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Hoppy Easter at Paultons Park

29th March - 14th April 2024

Paultons Park’s entrance will be festooned for Easter with colourful giant Easter eggs and bunnies at every turn. Meet some wonderful Easter characters and enjoy over 70 wonderful rides and attractions.

Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 6AL paultonspark.co.uk

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

Come and enjoy Exbury gardens in the spring. From spring to summer the bluebells, primroses, daffodils, and wildflowers including the green winged orchid – entice butterflies, bumble bees and many other insects. Come and explore the outstanding nature of this beautiful garden. There is a playground, a log trail and meandering woodland paths for a truly immersive experience for all.

Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ www.exbury.co.uk

Easter Live Music on Bournemouth Pier

30th March, 6th April & 13th April 8pm – 10pm

Celebrate Easter with Live Music at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth. Come down, and enjoy some tasty food and wonderful 2-4-1 cocktails surrounded by spectacular sea views and great music.

Key West Restaurant, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5AA

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Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival 2024

18th and 19th May

Get ready for a sizzling celebration of flavour and fun at the Cheese & Chilli Festival, the ultimate family-friendly extravaganza! Join us for a weekend packed with mouthwatering treats, exciting entertainment, and unforgettable experiences that will delight taste buds of all ages.

Parley Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6AD

Oxey Marsh dusk explorer walk

Every Friday from 22nd March 4pm – 6.30pm

Jurassic Live

5th – 7th April

Featuring mind blowing special effects, a brand-new show for 2024, professional puppeteers and the UK’s most realistic dinosaurs this 90 minute full stage production isn’t a show to miss! Jurassic Live really is the greatest dinosaur show on earth!

Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/ jurassic-live-2024

Wild New Forest are offering weekly walks at dusk to explore the special wildlife that can be heard and seen in the twilight hours. There is always something to see at the coast at this magical time of day!

Maiden Lane, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 8AF

www.wildnewforest.co.uk

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2024 Da � es for � h � Diary

Wednesday 3rd April

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Lucinda Scott

Lucinda is a professional and versatile singer with a wealth of experience in musical theatre, jazz and pop, and classical/opera.

Thursday 4th April

Crazy Creatures Experience

Come and see living reptiles, bugs and lots more crazy creatures with this 45 minute session at 9.30am / 11am / 12.30pm.

Saturday 6th April

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The Pure Tones

Dance the night away with a live band, The Pure Tones.

Wednesday 10th April

Strings & Roundabouts

Strings and Roundabouts are a talented duo, performing hits from across the decades. They have personalities to match their musical talents, so you are in for an enjoyable evening of entertainment.

Thursday 11th April

Crazy Creatures Experience

Come and see living reptiles, bugs and lots more crazy creatures with this 45 minute session at 9.30am / 11am / 12.30pm.

Saturday 13th April

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Becky Bennett

Becky is one of the South West’s most accomplished female vocalists. In 2008 she first appeared as principal vocalist at the prestigious Grand Sirenis Theatre in Cancun Mexico.

Monday 15th April

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Simon Woodley

Simon is a pianist and vocalist with a wide and varied repertoire. As well as being classically trained, his set list includes jazz standards, songs from the musicals and popular music from today’s charts.

Thursday 18th April

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Ella Faith

Ella has a fantastic voice with a huge repertoire of songs to suit all tastes. Soak in the relaxed sounds alongside the best chilled out acoustic acts around.

Saturday 20th April

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Celena

New to Hoburne, Celena is an experienced vocalist covering songs to suit all tastes.

Monday 22nd April

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Gemma Watkins

Gemma is a talented pianist.

Thursday 25th April

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Scott McGowan

An experienced entertainer, Scott certainly knows how to work an audience.

Saturday 27th April

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Jamie McGowan

Jamie will be entertaining you with his vocals and guitar skills.

Monday 29th April

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Ed Jones

Ed has a huge repertoire of songs. He can take requests and will have you singing along to some classics as well as modern day hits.

Thursday 2nd May

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Holly Morwenna

Holly Morwenna will either lure you into an ocean of acoustic ambience or get you laughing with her upbeat comical content. Holly will be performing from 8.00pm.

Saturday 4th May

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Rooster

Enjoy songs from the 50s to the current day including the likes of Elvis, Van Morrison the Beatles, right through to Bruno Mars, Kings of Leon and Daft Punk.

Entertainment for all ages!

Sunday 5th May

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Just Flinders

Just Flinders is a comedy magic show with a twist. Using the latest technology available to everyone, you will be taken on a journey that's, both magical, and interactive.

Monday 6th May

M��od�c Mo���y

Paul Tardif

Paul Tardif is a versatile pianist covering musicals, film themes, pop, swing and much more. From 8.00pm.

Thursday 9th May

Liv� Loung� Thursday

David Mein

Personality vocalist and guitarist covering all your favourite hits. With the use of a

loop pedal, David creates slick sounds to accompany his repertoire. Join us for great food, great drink, and even better live music. From 8.00pm.

Saturday 11th May

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Kristian Turner

Kristian is an experienced vocalist who regularly performs all over the UK.

Monday 13th May

M��od�c Mo���y

Simon Woodley

Simon Woodley is a pianist and vocalist from Dorset. Simon is a favoured wedding pianist and comes recommended by some of the South’s most popular wedding venues.

Thursday 16th May

Liv� Loung� Thursday

Ryan Butterworth

Ryan Butterworth, from Bournemouth, made it through to the live finals of BBC show 'Let in Shine' in 2017.

Performing from 8.00pm this evening.

Saturday 18th May

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Sammy Christiansen

Kristian is an experienced vocalist who regularly performs all over the UK.

Monday 20th May

M��od�c Mo���y

Paul Tardif

Paul Tardif is a versatile pianist covering musicals, film themes, pop, swing and much more. From 8.00pm.

Please be aware all dates/acts are subject to change.

F�v� q��s��o�s

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Lois Blow, Receptionist

1. How long have you worked for Hoburne?

a. 3 years.

2. What has been your biggest achievement since working at Hoburne?

a. Getting to know all the owners and being a friendly face and the reception team coming 3rd place against all Hoburne parks for team of the year.

3. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself.

a. My parents used to own at Hoburne Naish, so I holidayed in the area as a child. I only moved to this area 3 years ago when I started this job.

4. When you’re not working, what do you like to do in your spare time?

a. I’m at Uni, so I spend a lot of time studying, I’m planning to be a teacher for children with special needs after I graduate. I enjoy playing Netball too.

5. Who is your favourite Sammy Squad character?

a. It’s got to be Sammy for me, I loved him the most when I was a child.

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Stephen Denning, Beach 20

1. How long have you been a Hoburne holiday homeowner?

a. Not long. We bought in November 2023.

2. Why did you pick Hoburne Bashley?

a. We liked the area as it’s only an hour and 40 minutes from home, so we visited lots of parks in and around the area. We booked to stay at Bashley to see what we thought of it and to have a real experience. It has a lovely relaxing feel and just driving in and seeing the football pitch and the golf, plus having everything accessed from a central point was a great selling point. We are soon to be grandparents and the park feels really safe and secure too, which is a big thing for us.

3. What’s your favourite thing to do whilst staying at your holiday home?

a. At the moment, we’re enjoying long walks down by the beach and in the forest, followed by an even longer lunch and then a snooze! We’re looking forward to spending lots of special family time here too, as we become new grandparents later this year.

4. What do you love most about being a holiday homeowner?

a. We know we have a bolt hole to visit whenever we want to. We have 12 breaks booked in for us this year, ranging from 1 night to 12 nights. It’s fantastic to have it as a release tap to go down and chill and have a nice time. Sometimes we’ll travel down on a Friday evening for the weekend or even early on Saturday morning and arrive in time for breakfast.

5. What top tip would you give to a new Hoburne holiday homeowner?

a. Make sure you know what you want and to definitely spend some time on park before you commit. To get a feel for the place and see what the staff are like. The staff at Bashley are brilliant everyone from Sales to Entertainment, Bar and Reception are fantastic.

SAMMY’S EASTER EGG Wor�s��rc�

have a go at finding all the words, can you spot the one that is missing?

Hoburne’s E�s��r Crosswor�

Use the clues to complete the puzzle below

Across

3. What is the name of the group sammy, larry and tommy are part of?

4. What colour is tommy’s hat?

6. What is captain smuggle’s pet pigeon called?

7. What does coral take a lot of?

8. What does the easter bunny leave you?

10. What kind of hat do you make for easter?

Down

1. What did sammy and captain smuggle’s race to get from the jolly holiday?

2. What is larry’s favourite food?

5. What season is easter in?

9. What do you go on to find easter eggs?

Sammy loves Easter

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Sammy wrote all the things he loves about easter in a list but Captain Smuggles jumbled up all the words and now Sammy can’t remember what he wrote. Can you help Sammy unjumble the words so he can remember?

1. cool teach

2. hugest reagent

3. bon sent

4. ask best

5. grin ps

6. elf rows

7. se west

8. chis kc

9. bears tunney

10. leafy Timmi

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Crosswor� answers

ACROSS

3. Sammy squad

4. Red

6. Peg

7. Pictures

8. Chocolate eggs

10. Bonnet

DOWN

1. Treasure chest

2. Cake

5. Spring

9. Hunt

Wor�s��rc� answer

Smuggles

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1. Chocolate

2. Easter egg hunt

3. Bonnets

4. Baskets

5. Spring

6. Flowers

7. Sweets

8. Chicks

9. Easter bunny

10. Family time

Com������o�

Each quarter we ask our owners to share their favourite photos with us. We'll pick our favourites to include in the next issue. Good luck!

Our f�mily

We know our four-legged friends are very popular among our owners and this page is dedicated to them. As a pet-friendly park, we want to see more photos of your pooches. Email us your photos and we will pick the best ones to feature in our next issue.

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