Wyldeliving Magazine Summer 2022

magazine SUMMER 2022

Moving to a Park home with 60 plants Garden competition: Latest Entries “Neighbours by chance, friends by choice.”

Race days near you New homes Games, Summer Discounts and more “Royal Connection” read Nick’s story

The Queen Diaries : Platinum Jubilee across Wyldecrest Parks

Chairman’s message Residential Park homes are providing a viable housing option for those who want to maintain the independence and privacy that comes with having a home of their own, access to facilities close-by or onsite plus an in-built social community.

It is wholly unfair to exclude a whole style of living - primarily practiced by the over-55s - from any help whatsoever with universal fuel bills.

It is DOUBLY so when we know that those with second homes - many of them empty - are being paid TWICE! We have been trying to resolve the imbalance between the Energy Price Cap and the Maximum Resale Price Provision and other benefits not open to mobile home owners. My Estates Director, David Sunderland met with Louise van Rensburg, Head of Non-domestic retail policy in OFGEM who has stated that this change in policy is a matter for Government The situation has become worse now; as no action was taken since we first took this up with the Energy Minister last year, mobile home residents do not qualify for the £400 energy allowance; many residents are pensioners, vulnerable and on low incomes and amongst the most needy that the Chancellor earmarked this for.

We are hoping that the Government will not only grasp the issue but do something about it. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/617700 On a separate note, I would like to wish that everyone has a great summer. When the sun is shining I feel I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.

Please sign and share this petition, the link up top

Best Wishes

Alfie Best, Founder and CEO, Wyldecrest Parks At the time of printing, we are currently 7,303 signatures. At 10,000 signatures, Goverment will respond to the petition, please sign and share.

Summer 2022 Spring Edition 2022 Published by Wyldecrest Parks Wyldecrest House 857 London Road West Thurrock Essex RM20 3AT Chairman Alfie Best Managing Director Waseem Hanif Estates Director David Sunderland Editorial Enquiries & Advertisement magazine@wyldecrestparks.com Telephone Head Office: 0844 567 7300 Sales Residential: 0330 133 7300 Sales Holiday: 0330 133 731 1 Email enquiry@wyldecrestparks.com www.wyldecrestparks.co.uk www.wyldecrestholidayparks.co.uk

“I almost wish we were butterflies and liv’d but three summer days - three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain.”

-John Keats After a strange few years, it’s safe to say that we’re all in need of a generous dose of fun summer—the kind associated with some drinks outside in our gardens, trips to the beach and catching up with the grandkids over their holidays.

We list our top 7 ways to have some fun this summer • Spend as much time outside as possible •Eat and drink at your favourite summer spots—and discover new ones •Be on (or near) a body of water •Upgrade your summer gear •Learn how to move your body after a long winter •Hit the open road •And if that’s still not enough travel…

We wish everyone a lovely, fun summer and remember “If you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed”

Best wishes, Wyldecrest Marketing team

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Cranbourne Hall Park Welcome to Mr. & Mrs. Noyce, our new residents in Cranbourne Hall This extensive, well-established family park is ideally located in the Thames Valley, between Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead and offers a rural retreat that’s just a stone’s throw from local amenities.

Badgers Retreat Holiday Park Welcome to Mr. Hilary, our new resident in Badgers Retreat Holiday Park Badgers Retreat Holiday Park is a luxury holiday lodge park set in 26 acres of private grounds offering the ultimate in peace and tranquility. Located between the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors, Badger’s Retreat is the perfect base from which to explore this amazing landscape.

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Alfie Best purchases Peagasus sports club The 22 acre former oil refinery sports club and ground saved for the community and looks set to become the Rocks new home.

East Thurrock United FC owner, Thurrock based entrepreneur and businessman Alfie Best, has today confirmed that he has completed the purchase of the former Pegasus Sports Club in Herd Lane, Corringham.

“A football club has so much more to offer than a game on a Saturday afternoon. Football is not my first passion but I believe that it has the opportunity to be the lifeblood of the community. I am confident we will have the support of Thurrock Council who are a go-ahead and ambitious authority determined to provide the best amenities for their residents I have always been committed to the club and the supporters and I am now looking to create a new ‘state of the art’ sports ground”, Alfie Best Best is the founder and chairman of Wyldecrest Parks, the UK & Europe’s leading residential park homes operator, Mr Best is immensely proud of his Romani Gypsy heritage, and recently won the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and featured in the ITV programme “Undercover Boss”.

Alfie took ownership of the football club following the sad passing of the Rocks much loved previous owner Ben Bennett back in December 2019.

The prestigious Pegasus Club was opened in 1961 by the Mobil Oil Company, to provide sports and social facilities

solely for employees at their nearby Coryton Oil Refinery and their immediate families.

In 1996 operation of the refinery was taken over by BP, and subsequently by Petroplus in 2007. The latter went into liquidation in 2012 and the refinery closed for good. This resulted in the Pegasus Club also closing for some while, until in 2014 it was purchased by a consortium of Malaysian businessmen. However, in 2019 the ailing club closed again, and the site was once more put up for sale.

Now that Mr Best has completed the purchase, work is underway to refresh the facilities and get the club back open in the near future under the title of the “Wyldecrest Sports Arena”

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Park Home Living : Latest Stories 4-bedroom home to a park home bungalow: downsizing down the road Please meet our lovely resident good friends we have known for many years moved here Annemarie too.

We lived in Penwortham for over 40 years and had quite a large four-bedroom house with a large garden which needed a lot of maintenance.

As we were getting older, we decided that we would look forward to an easier life with a lot less maintenance and a nice easy retirement living. So, we looked into Park home living and found Penwortham Park on our doorstep which was ideal for us as we did not want to move away from family and friends.

We bought a brand-new park home and moved in 8 years ago.

We absolutely love living here.

The house is low maintenance and the garden is manageable.

Unfortunately, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and in reflection of that we found that we made the best decision to downsize. My husband was a very keen gardener but sadly can’t manage it anymore so I have to sort the garden out which I enjoy doing.

We were here on the park when Undercover Boss was filmed. We weren’t really involved in it, but was great watching the show after.

I am a volunteer for our local St Catherine’s hospice and have been doing that for nearly 8 years which I enjoy a great deal.

We have some very nice neighbours and even some

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Park Home Living : Latest Stories A Great Lifestyle We caught up with Theresa recently to find out how park home living is turning out for her.

Then Covid hit and slowed our search down but we picked this up after things started coming back to normal.

We often go caravanning to visit different parts of the UK, it wasn’t until some of our caravanning friends had told us they had been living in a park home for over 10 years and have loved it!

We met the Wyldecrest Sales Area Manager Sam on the park who showed us a variety of plots and explained what homes would be on certain plots.

So we started looking into park homes, the first park we visited was Orchard park that was roughly around 4 years ago but the homes was just a bit out of budget.

Penwortham Residential Park was the next park we visited and there was a round of new development which was being done in the park.

There was so much choice for plots and homes and it was such a lovely park that it instantly appealed to us.

We were able to view a Willerby Kingswood Park Home and that was is it…. We placed our deposit right away.

We have been happily living on the park since October and are loving park living, we have made so many friends on park and our 2 Spaniels Archie and Becky have settled in beautifully.

all shops.

Morrisons is just over 5 minutes away as is Pets at Home (a personal favourite for Archie and Becky)!

We have so many things we love about the park but apart from our friends we have made and the convenient location we would have to say that Julio, who is the onsite Wyldecrest maintenance man is always happy to help and so friendly to everyone!

We all saw him on Undercover Big Boss and loved that he was recognized and rewarded

by Alfie for his work ethic.

The location of the park is extremely convenient. It has a picturesque footpath that our dogs adore, and a short walk leads to the town centre and

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Park Home Living : Latest Stories Friends for Life

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We welcomed the lovely Julie Howard into her brand new park home in Radcliffe Park a few weeks back I have literally lived all my life in Radcliffe. I was with my husband and had a beautiful family in a spacious 4 bed bungalow.

However after our daughter grew up and moved on to start her own ventures, it was just the two of us.

Unfortunately, I was in an abusive relationship and therefore decided that a divorce was the only way forward.

Once we decided to go our separate ways, I decided to look for a fresh start.

I wanted to be independent but be part of a community as well.

I did research and started looking into park homes. I booked an appointment and

feel in love with an elegance amber park home!

It didn’t take me long to complete my purchase and here I am, now settling in with my 12-year-old Sprocker, Sam. We are both in love with park life and just love our new home and our new park.

I have made so many new friends and I feel so welcomed by all!

I was recently walking around the park with Sam, when I ran into a lady I had never met before. She was celebrating her husband’s birthday and insisted I joined in.

Before I knew it, I was 2 drinks in and I had made another fab group of friends!

The atmosphere on the park is like nothing I have ever experienced before!

Our Radcliffe residential park nestles on the banks of the River Trent and has wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

The majority of plots have their own off road parking.

We have a choice of two plots available in this park and can you offer the option to customise a park home to your tastes and needs.

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Park Home Living : Latest Stories

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Moving to a Residential Park home (with our 60 plants) Meet the garden of Gordon and Jenny Lloyd We’d been thinking of moving back to Herefordshire not only for our retirement but to be nearer to family.

We are both originally from Herefordshire having moved away to follow our careers.

While out for a ride one day, when the Covid restrictions had eased a little, we happened to drive past Saltmarshe. Not far up the road we turned the car around thinking we might as well have a look at the park.

It was the views of the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside that appealed first of all.

Some of the park homes overlook this view and it just so happened that some more concrete bases were being put down facing this view.

Things quickly moved on from that initial visit and we put down a deposit to secure an end of row plot.

We didn’t actually get the chance to choose a specific home as an Omar Newmarket home was already destined to

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be put on the end of the row.

We ideally wanted an open plan layout which fortunately the Newmarket has, so it mostly meets our needs.

We moved to Saltmarshe Castle Park in August 2021 bringing with us 60 potted plants from the large garden we left behind in Shropshire.

During the Autumn & Winter of 2021 we began designing and planning the type of garden we wanted at Saltmarshe.

Our priority was to have raised

beds not only looking ahead to a time when bending to garden might become a problem but also, we wanted a garden that is easy to maintain and leave whilst on holidays.

We have met some lovely people since we moved. Being on the end of a row we have lots of residents passing by, either just out for a walk or with their dogs.

Nearly everyone stops for a chat if you are outside and the garden, we have created gets a lot of comments.

We not only have lots of flowers on both sides of our home planted in raised beds and but we also have potatoes, runner beans, tomatoes, strawberries, spring onions and lettuce. So,

we’ve achieved a lot in the 9 months we’ve been here.

access to the plants for maintenance.

The ground at Saltmarshe is heavy clay and as hard as concrete so cultivating the small area, we’d been left was not an option, it was in fact perfect for building raised beds on.

The eventual outcome has been a joint project, my husband constructing raised beds in a horseshoe shape and me painting, and planting up the beds.

We also included a paved area with steps providing easy

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Garden Competition

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We have had, a few of our residents submit their entries for our garden competition.

Our Garden Competition has 3 categories this year. Each category has 1 winner and 2 runner ups. There is also 1 overall Gardener of the Year winner.

• Floral Garden • Mini Garden • Most Sustainable Garden D. Garcia, Saltmarshe Castle Park

This is our entry for the mini garden competition. The garden came about due to a leak from an old pipe. Luckily the Maintenance Team after a lot of hard work, found the leak but had to dig our previous garden up. This gave us the inspiration to create our new Zen garden.

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During this process, we didn’t feel as though we were in lockdown as so many people walking or even driving passed, stopped to chat and admired the progress.

We would like to enter the flower garden competition.

We were given permission to adopt this corner of wasteland which was concrete covered in brambles and weeds.

This happened at the beginning of COVID and it kept us occupied and certainly helped us mentally. We had planters made to cover concrete and worked to get rid of brambles etc.

Then we bought lots of shrubs.

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We lived in a detached house in Norden, near Rochdale, Lancs, in the North of England.

We are both retired and considered selling up and moving into a Park Home.

We also wanted to live in a place with a warmer climate and visited Paignton in Devon.

We discovered there was a Park Home site called Beechdown Park that had vacant plots.

In April 2021 we viewed the plots available and decided to purchase an Omar Newmarket home to put on Plot 3.

In December 2021 we moved into our brand-new Home.

Since then we have had a decking area built and we have employed some groundworkers to sort out a garden area and provide fence, gates, steps, paving stones, astro turf etc.

We have planted many pots with plants and flowers and our garden now looks wonderful and has been admired by many residents on the site.

There is not much actually to do on the site itself but we have made a number of friends. There is a thatched pub over the road we have been to several times. A couple we are friends with go with us sometimes to this pub for Sunday dinner!

The Park is situated ideally and is only 2 miles from the seafront. There are several supermarkets and plenty of places nearby to visit. We love it here and so does our dog Waffle!

Our latest entries for the garden competition

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Rebecca Maul, Surrey Hills, Guildford, Surrey

We are getting ready for the Jubilee Party in the park.

About 100 residents across Surrey Hills, The Oaks & The Willow Park will be attending.

The park is now looking really festive as everyone is out and about decorating their homes Rebecca Maul, Surrey Hills, Guildford, Surrey

We would like to thank Mr. Jonathan Hulley, Councillor (Surrey) for his recent visit to our Fangrove Residential Park in Surrey It was a very constructive meeting and we discussed various aspects regarding our parks, our residents and how we can implement more improvements.

We also reaffirmed our commitment to continue to work closely with the council in the future with regular meetings and updates.

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Platinum Jubilee Fit For a Queen Janet Bray from Beechdown Residential Park, Paignton

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The majority of the parks residents are participating in a Jubilee Street party, this isn’t the first event they try and get together and do at least 2 events a year usually a cream tea afternoon then a pre-Christmas party. The residents on the park usually book the local pub to arrange a little annual get together.

The park has been beautifully decorated and some residents have been creating red, white and blue Pom Poms and one lady on park has made extra effort and taken time to hand paint each and every resident a beautiful pebble to put in their garden to remember the fabulous day they are going to have.

I have personally helped many young children over the years to learn to read and still continues to do so, especially after the pandemic as it has put strain on so many things and especially on children’s education.

Many years ago when I was a primary school teacher I heard of a local coast guard station was planning a special opening ceremony and Princess Anne was going to attend the

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opening.

So the school arranged for a few colleagues and me to take the children to possibly get a glimpse of the princess.

Princess Anne was exceptionally friendly, she took time to speak to me and all the children Honestly, she was just so normal and genuinely happy to be there – it was a refreshing experience meeting her.

Our area has been visited by many royals over the years.

The Queen had actually sailed on the Britannia and I had arranged for all of our school children to create flags to wave to the queen as she sailed past, the day was quite

foggy so even though we didn’t manage to see her but we sure saw the ship!

Platinum Jubilee The Royal Connection Nick Heywood, Wyldecrest Holiday Parks Sales & Operations Manager

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Whilst I was serving in the Royal air Force at RAF Wyton back in the early 90’s I had the pleasure of being part of the team of Chefs that fed both Prince Charles & Lady Diana.

There was a team of about 20 chefs who catered for 50 dignitaries.As a thank you we were all invited into the dining room and Prince Charles gave us all a round of applauds which everyone joined in.

My step daughter Rebecca Wright was chosen to present a Posey to the queen on a visit to Lincolnshire.

We were all in a line and both Rebecca’s mum and myself were present.

The queen took her time to speak to Rebecca and showed a genuine interest in her. What stood out more than anything was how immaculate the Queen was and also how small she is.

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Felmoor Holiday Park What better way to soak up the joys of the rugged Northumberland countryside than nestled in a comfortable and luxurious holiday lodge in our stunning 40-acre park.

It puts you in the ideal holiday location, at the heart of the northernmost county of England.

Felmoor Park has lots of deluxe holiday home accommodation to choose from and Felmoor Park prides itself on being able to offer guests the sort of holiday they most need and want.

That is true whether you long for a quiet break communing with nature or fun times with family and friends.

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tubs are also a great base to explore and enjoy adventures in the area. Lodges in Northumberland are a great choice.

For many guests, the greatest appeal is the perfect balance of peace and tranquillity while cocooned in our cosy Northumberland lodges, with all the facilities and attractions you could possibly need close by.

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The Crazy Horse Saloon Bar and Grill has seen a great number of changes to improve social distancing and sanitising

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Afterwards, you can retreat for more quality time with friends or family in your own lodge with a hot tub.

Attention to detail means your lodge and hot tub will be prepared to a high standard for your visit.

Staying in our lodges, within our beautifully landscaped holiday park, puts you close to both the natural and manmade splendours of Northumberland (often referred to by its Anglo Saxon name, Northumbria).

Felmoor Park itself offers seclusion and relaxation, but with the option of great communal facilities too, including walks around our lovely lake.

Or, you could meander from your spacious, luxury lodge to enjoy a delicious coffee or a refreshing alcoholic drink in our relaxing Crazy Horse Saloon Restaurant and bar.

From wide stretches of unspoilt coastline to rugged mountains, and from historic castles to friendly Northern towns and villages, all that is magical about this county is within easy reach.

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Big cheque Mr Ged McGrath Our resident Mr. Ged McGrath being presented with a small token of Thanks He referred his sister & niece who recently moved into our Port Haverigg Marina Village in Cumbria This stunning holiday park is located just outside Millom & is ideally situated for exploring the magnificent Lake District The park has a selection of holiday homes from Static Caravans to Luxury Lodges.

The park operates on a 12-month license so you can have the full benefit of using your Holiday Home throughout the year.

Port Haverigg Marina Village in Millom, Copeland, Cumbria LA18 4LG This stunning holiday park is located just outside Millom, on the Cumbrian coastline, just

touching the western lakes area. It is a hidden gem of the lake-district, with a 3 mile golden sandy beach perfect for families and dog lovers alike.

It is ideally situated for exploring the magnificent Lake District Enjoy breath-taking views in the beautiful Duddon Estuary, close to magnificent beaches and sand dunes and wonderful walks.

Enjoy a great video which has been put together by the local council Our park is home to mixture of holiday homes, from Static Caravans to Luxury Lodges.

The park operates on a 12 month licence so you can have the full benefit of using your Holiday Home throughout the year

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Summer Racedays Rock at the Races ft. Queen-Flash Live After Racing Monday 25th July Windsor Rock at the races is one of the most established events here at Royal Windsor Racecourse - are The party doesn’t stop when the racing does! Head over to the Paddock Lawn for an incredible LIVE performance from the Queen tribute band - Queen-Flash, performing all of your favourite British rock songs from one of the most popular and influential bands of all time! you ready for a performance of a lifetime?

Local parks-Fangrove, Cranbourne, Pinelands, Surreyhills, The Willows, The oaks, High Landview, Scatterdells, Greenpark.

Warwick Racecourse Monday 19th September We jump straight back into action with a cracking meeting that has something for everybody the MansionBet Grand Season Opener is the perfect place to kick start your Jump season.

With novice races, Mares events, and even something for the conditional jockeys, it really is time to see new talent unearthed and old standards raised higher.

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SaltmarshCastlepark, Saltmarsh castle Holiday Park, Sapey Golfcourse, Hampton Loade, Albion court.

SATURDAY 30TH & SUNDAY 31ST JULY 2022 SMOKE AND FIRE FESTIVAL ASCOT Summer is on the horizon and that means longer days, hotter nights, and lots and lots of BBQs. If you only visit one food festival in 2022 it must be this one - SMOKE AND FIRE FESTIVAL is guaranteed to take your BBQing and outdoor cooking to a whole new level. Positioned on the racecourse’s picturesque lawns with a stunning backdrop of the Ascot Grandstand Dance your cares away at the HOUND DOG stage to fabulous live music. Listen to BLUES, CAJUN SOUL, ROCK n ROLL and our Saturday headline act – officially the UK’s and Europe’s No 1 ABBA tribute, ABBA REVIVAL keep the young ones entertained in our extensive Kid’s Zone – including bouncy castles, climbing wall, face painting, and not forgetting our fantastic FREE circus skills workshop – led by a circus performer Local parks-Fangrove, Cranbourne, Pinelands, Surreyhills, The Willows, The oaks, High Landview, Scatterdells, Greenpark.

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Chester Racecourse Ladies Day Saturday 2th of August Fiveways Park, Orchard Park,Willowbrook, Bartington Hall, Willow, Bryn Gnog.

Ladies Day, an enduring tradition in British horse racing that has been the pinnacle of social calendars for generations.

This 20th August will see one of Chester’s most popular race days make its return to the world’s oldest racecourse. Ladies Day is a celebration of the finer things in life. It’s an opportunity for racegoers to don their finest outfits and accessories, and enjoy a day of true luxury, fun and thrills.

AFTERNOON RACING AT NOTTINGHAM An afternoon of racing on 4 August 2022.

Gattington Park,Landagrove, Radcliffe Park, Wibly Park, Brookside Park, Landagrove Fun afternoon at the races for all the family and all under 18’s GO FREE! 18-25’s get 50% off on the gate ticket! Fabulous opportunity for you to take all the family The Star Sports Festival of Racing Brighton Racecourse Wednesday 3rd – 5th of august Silverlakes Park, Beechfield, Aldingbourne park, Marigolds Parks,Orchard Park, The willows Welcome to the highly anticipated and hugely popular Festival Finale. Culminating our Festival of Racing event, this fantastic day has grown every year and is now a must-attend event. It’s the perfect race day to start the summer weekend in style. We will have the Airstream Photo Booth with us to capture photos of your style! And, be sure to listen to our Jazz Band performing in the Marquee.

Cider Racenight Ft. The Wurzels Elm Tree Park, Riverside park, Kingsway Park, Quarry Rock, Elmsted Park.

Join us for a proper day out at the races West Country style, all washed down with a glass of cider and followed by a live performance by renowned Somerset legends, The Wurzels.

There will be seven exciting races for you to enjoy, all offering you the chance to experience the thrill of watching live horseracing. Choose from a variety of scrumptious food, drink and of course lip-smacking cider, to keep you happy whilst you soak up the atmosphere as your horse thunders down the home straight and across the finish line.

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Sapey Golf and Country Club

We are delighted to welcome golfers and non-golfers alike – there can be no better place to stay when playing our glorious Rowan Course and we offer some great packages for golfing groups of 4 or more.

The open plan design of the lodges lends itself to a sociable gathering of friends or family and the three lodges (two 3-bed and one 2-bed) can be booked together to sleep up to 16 adults.

Linen and towels are provided to ensure a comfortable stay and a refreshments welcome basket will settle you in with your first cuppa after your

journey. Each lodge has its own hot tub on the decking for your enjoyment day or evening, whatever the weather!

Whilst check in is by 6pm, a later check in can be arranged for a fee (may be waived in summer when we are open later) – please contact us if you think that you may require this.

The Lodges have been popular with weekending couples and groups of friends looking to enjoy a relaxed weekend away from it all. The Clubhouse is ideal for dining with all meals being made to order and a delicious Sunday Carvery every week.

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Vesper Martini-James Bond Every James Bond fan knows this recipe as the first martini that Bond ordered in Ian Fleming’s 1953 book, “Casino Royale” (or the 2006 movie). Named after the seductive double agent Vesper Lynd, it is possibly the most famous drink order in history and extremely precise. Recreating the Vesper martini at home is easy, but it also requires interpretation.

Ingredients 3 ounces gin 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc, or dry vermouth Lemon peel, for garnish Steps 1)Gather the ingredients.

2)In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc or dry vermouth.

3) Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

4)Garnish with a large piece of lemon peel. Serve and enjoy.

Orange whip-The Blues Brothers Three Orange Whips!” declares John Candy’s character in The Blues Brothers, right before the major fund-raising scene. Following its film debut, the cocktail — rum and vodka mixed with cream and orange juice experienced a huge resurgence in popularity.

Ingredients 50ml Cream 25ml vodka 25ml rum 150ml orange juice Steps Pour all ingredients into a blender. 1) Blend all ingredients. 2) Pour into a tall glass filled with ice, Serve and enjoy. 3)

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