Wyldeliving Magazine - Winter 2020/2021

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Winter 2020/21

Downsizing - What are your options?

Like Father, Like Son: A Wyldecrest Story Park in Focus: Cranbourne Hall

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Christmas Competition!

Direct Debit Winners • Wyldecrest in Bloom 2020 • Horoscopes for 2021

and much, much more!

Message from the Chairman

Dear friends, This unusual coronavirus pandemic has created a situation in which the whole world is pushing back against fear and isolation. In this time of crisis, we are all neighbours & friends, and now more than ever we need to be there for each other.

We should also spare a special thought for our heroic healthcare workers on the front-lines battling this awful virus, and for all those working to keep our cities and towns going. Let us remember the most vulnerable of the vulnerable around the world.

As we prepare to celebrate the joyful festival of Christmas, we all need to turn towards hope & solidarity to guide us.

Let us not live in fear, let us live in faith. It is a tough time but we will get through this – together!

I would like to join everyone here at Wyldecrest Parks to wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas & a joyful New Year.

We all deserve a magical Christmas this year – so please treat yourself and your loved ones, spread love & cheer, but remember to celebrate wisely and be considerate.

Alfie Best, Founder and CEO, Wyldecrest Parks

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Winter Edition 2020/21 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 0844 567 7300 0844 892 7389 Sales 0330 133 7300 Email enquiry@wyldecrestparks.com

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Winter 2020/21

Downsizing - What are your options?

Like Father, Like Son: A Wyldecrest Story Park in Focus: Cranbourne Hall

“Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart & hand in hand.”

Dr. Seuss

A warm Wyldecrest Winter!

Christmas means more than tinsel and glittering gifts under the Christmas tree, Christmas means revived hope in our hearts.

If we look back at the photos of Christmas 50 years ago, we can see what a simple place it once was. What we wanted for Christmas was a very short list of possibilities, and what we received we cherished for a long time to come.

This year has been unique and very difficult. If anything, this Christmas comes at the perfect moment for self-reflection, as we face a challenge. It also brings optimism & joy of which we need to hold on to & share to make sure that no one feels alone at this beautiful time.

We here at Wyldecrest wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

To spread some cheer & have some fun, we are back with lots of M&S shopping vouchers – and they are very easy for you to win.

Just share with us photos of your beautiful park home all bright & shining with some lovely festive decorations, this Christmas.

You can post them to our Facebook page, email them to us magazine@wyldecrestparks.com or post them to us. More details can be found on page 23.

! is o n u s

Best wishes, Wyldecrest Marketing team

Christmas Competition!

Direct Debit Winners • Wyldecrest in Bloom 2020 • Horoscopes for 2021

and much, much more!

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Thank you NHS STAY HOME

SAVE LIVES

PROTECT THE NHS

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has managed to maintain its deadly grip across the globe. Many countries have continued their restrictive measures, including local & national lockdowns and self-isolation procedures. The virus doesn’t discriminate, and has proven to be a persistent danger to everyone. Despite this, healthcare workers have persevered, doing their best to provide necessary care for the ill and injured.

We’d like to extend another heartfelt thank you to the NHS and all key workers around the world for continuing to do their part in tackling the virus.

In response to the continued threat of COVID-19, the UK has seen various combinations of initiatives to reduce the rate of it spreading. These include a tiered restriction system, selfisolation and another full lockdown in November 2020.

The virus seems to spread particularly well in enclosed spaces. We should all be aware of how simple, everyday interactions may inadvertently cause risks for others, as we huddle up indoors this winter. We can aid the NHS, by diminishing the chances of catching/spreading the virus.

HANDS Wash your hands with soap & water for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer, regularly throughout the day.

FACE Wearing a covering over your mouth and nose can reduce potentially dispersing COVID droplets carried in the air.

NHS UK recommends the following: • Wash your hands when arriving home or into work • Ensure you wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds • Cover your mouth & nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing • Bin the tissue, and wash your hands afterwards • Use hand sanitizer if there’s no soap and water • Follow social distancing measures

SPACE Transmission most likely happens within 2 metres.

Making space has an impact on containing the spread.

Gov. campaign introduced on Sept 2020 More information and resources can be found at www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Catch it.

Bin it.

Kill it.

If you believe you may be showing signs of coronavirus, do not panic, dial 1 1 1 and talk to the services there - do not go to a GP or hospital under these circumstances.

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Residential Homes

For Sale

Premium Park

Omar Heritage Cranbourne Hall Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 50ft x 20ft

Willerby Hazlewood

Squirrel Lane, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4UG

£349,995

Bridgend Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 40 ft x 20ft Brewery Road, Wooler Northumberland NE71 6QG

£119,995

Omar Sandringham Rookery Drove Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 45ft x 20ft

Beck Row, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8GG

£199,995

Wyldecrest Exclusive

Omar Elveden Cottage Saltmarshe Castle Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 45ft x 20ft Stourport Road, Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PN

£207,495

Residential Home Owner’s Referral* Images are for illustrative purposes only

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Omar Westbury Westover Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 36 ft x 20ft West Street, Whitland Carmarthenshire SA34 0AH

£116,995

Omar Regency Marigolds Park 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom 30ft x 20ft

Shripney Road, Bognor Regis West Sussex PO22 9PB

£184,995

Tell all your family and friends about our homes and amazing offers - if they go onto buy, you can also earn £1,000! *Terms and conditions apply

Holiday Homes

Atlas Lilac Bradgate Park 2 Bedroom 36 ft x 20ft

Manston Court Road, Margate Kent CT9 4LG

£139,995

Atlas Onyx Saltmarshe Castle Park 2 Bedroom 38ft x 12ft Stourport Road, Bromyard Herefordshire HR7 4PN

£54,995

£49,995

Holiday Park Owner’s Referral* Images are for illustrative purposes only

Atlas Portfolio Bockenfield Country Park 3 Bedroom 39ft x 12ft Felton, Nr. Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9QJ

£52,995

Riever Wexford Port Haverigg Park 2 Bedroom 40ft x 20ft Millom Cumbria LA18 4LG

£89,995

For Sale

Wessex Classic Badgers Retreat Park 2 Bedroom 40ft x 20ft Tunstall, Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7RF

£129,995

Atlas Chorus St Cyrus Park 2 Bedroom 36 ft x 12ft

Lauriston, St Cyrus, Montrose Aberdeenshire DD10 0DJ

£39,995

£29,995

Recommend a friend or relative to a Wyldecrest Park, if they go on to purchase a Holiday Home with us, you can earn up to £1000! The more friends you refer, the more you benefit *Terms and conditions apply

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Residential Park Home: Our Move PARK IN FOCUS: SALTMARSHE CASTLE PARK

Our Saltmarshe Castle Park continues to be a popular choice among many, and has even appeared in our TV programs & commercials. It has also been featured in a documentary produced by the BBC on how residential parks like Saltmarshe provide an excellent solution for luxury, low-cost downsizing especially for the older population. Its newest residents include the lovely Susan & John Crawford: We were quite local, living in our 3 bed detached home in Worcester with our lovely 2 cats. One of our close friends moved to a Wyldecrest residential park in Wales – Westover Park. We decided to visit them (we wanted to see park homes & also learn from someone who had actually made a move to a park home themselves).

When we visited the park, we thought it was lovely and were quite impressed by how spacious & well laid out a park home really is. We were not expecting such welldesigned luxury bungalows which are spacious for a comfortable lifestyle.

So we went back & researched a few parks in the area & we kept hearing a lot about Saltmarshe Castle Park. Our friends recommended Wyldecrest Parks so we decided to visit the park.

Each & every resident is ready to help & say hello & tell us their experience with Wyldecrest and park life in general. We liked what we saw, we decided to part-exchange our home & reserve a lovely Accent park home in the park. The home has lovely views over the countryside & comes fully furnished.

From the date we reserved the home to the time we moved – it took us about 6 months & the entire experience has been excellent. We have been on the park for 2 weeks now and we absolutely love park life. It is a safe & an extremely picturesque and friendly place to live.

Our 2 cats are enjoying life and have settled in well.

Susan Crawford

Our Saltmarshe Castle Park is blessed in terms of its beautiful, peaceful woodland location. It is a haven of peace & quiet and boasts beautiful views over the Malvern Hills & Bromyard downs. Within the local area is wide range of farms, amazing garden centres, family restaurants with homemade food and hand-craft gift shops.

A Willerby Charnwood is available on this park.

There are many brand new homes available to view on this park, including a Wessex Dorset (40 x 20, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) starting from £169,995 & the elegant Willerby Charnwood (36 x 20, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), from £164,995, and an Omar Elveden Cottage (45 x 20, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms). There are plenty more plots available.

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Gardening Competition 2020 As we close off another year, we reach the end of our annual Wyldecrest in Bloom Gardening Competition. This year saw another selection of green-thumbed enthusiasts. We’d like to thank everyone that participated, each entry was full of character and colour it was a pleasure to review them all.

While we can’t show every winning entry, we’d love to share a selection of photographs.

Mick Jenner Chilton Farm Park

Anne Tebutt Chilton Farm Park

Ms Sumpter Marigolds Park

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Resident Handborough Park

Ms Edwards Chilton Farm Park

Mr & Mrs Hill Chilton Farm Park

Read on to see more winning snaps of Wyldecrest in Bloom!

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Like Father Like Son: a Wyldecrest Story PARK IN FOCUS: THE OLD RECTORY MEWS PARK

The Old Rectory Mews Park in Newquay recently saw a new addition in Mr & Mrs Doody, following in the footsteps of his father! It’s always inspiring to hear cross-generational tales.

It has been absolutely brilliant! Our only regret: we wish we had done it sooner! We first started looking at park homes because my dad lives in another Wyldecrest residential park! Yes, he lives in the Surrey Hills residential park in Guildford, Surrey. He couldn’t recommend park living enough! So I always knew that I would downsize to a residential park development & I knew I would choose Wyldecrest.

We looked at the various park locations – we were spoilt for choices but I always wanted to be near the beach & Cornwall has been a firm favourite.

We used to holiday in Cornwall all our childhood & it’s like a dream location for us. Kim & I had our heart set on the Old Rectory development but it was at full capacity. Then a sale fell through so a home became available, we didn’t waste a minute & reserved the home right away!

We both work in caring for the elderly so it was easy to relocate at work.

We have 2 lovely French bull-dogs called Tilly & Paris. The development had to be pet-friendly, there was no two ways about it! So basically, The Old Rectory ticked all our boxes & we moved quickly! We were living in a cottage before & when we have moved to our lovely new park home – we have managed to pay off our mortgage & have no other bills or loans to feel stressed about! Plus we have freed up extra cash which has made the move so brilliant!

The community spirit on the park is unbeatable. We have made so many friends in the 2 weeks we have been here! Everyone goes out of their way to talk, help, suggest their preferred shops, restaurants & recommendations There are so many local shops and the beach is so close that it’s our favourite place to go when we have a spare minute. You know what; we lived in a house all these years & hardly knew more than 2 neighbours. In these 2 weeks here, we have met all residents & found friends for life! Everyone is in a similar age/situation & so friendly!

We can’t recommend it enough & wish we had done it sooner!

Mr & Mrs Doody

The Old Rectory Mews Park is spread across approximately 4 acres of land, surrounded by fields providing amazing views across the open Cornish countryside. The park is within easy reach of the A30 and approximately 5 miles from the popular destinations of Mawgan Porth and Watergate Bay. Well worth a visit is the Rick Steins restaurant in Padstow.

We have 1 last plot available on this extremely popular park. You can get a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home for just £115,995; a Willerby Hazlewood (42 x 10, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom). It’s still available for viewing!

The last home on this park, a Willerby Hazlewood.

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Park home living - My take

PARK IN FOCUS: CRANBOURNE HALL PARK

Cranbourne Hall, our newest park, lies in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Crowned by the stunning Windsor Castle – the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world and the Queen’s favourite weekend home – and linked by the beautiful River Thames, the area has a rich mix of history, culture, heritage and fun. Making it one of South East England’s loveliest short break destinations.

We met with Shane O Hara, our resident park manager on Cranbourne Hall. Shane has been living on the park for almost 17 years now. He moved from Bracknell, just down the road and started work as a maintenance assistant on the park. About 8 years ago he transitioned to a park manager & has been looking after the park & the residents ever since.

I live alone & my lovely daughter visits me on weekends. But I have actually never ever felt alone in the park. Everybody knows everybody & I actually mean it. In these last few months of lockdown it hasn’t been lonely because we all know each other & there is always someone to talk to all the time. The Squirrels Pub (right outside the entrance of the park) literally was like the community hub of the park. Many residents visit the pub often. It has now closed & we are hoping for it to be reopened very soon.

The whole park is quite a happy place! We have a convenience shop on the park which is quite handy. The nearest Tesco is about 3 miles & the Ascot train station is less than 1.5 miles from the park.

The Windsor Great Park is literally across the road & very popular for walks & picnics among our residents. We are very close to the M4, the M3 & have easy access to the River Thames.

Our site fees are quite economical at about £190 per month. Council Tax is about £80 per month. The utilities which include gas, water & electric come to about £100 per month (of course these depend on the size of the home & usage etc.). So all in all, it is about £370 monthly outgoings.

It is a beautiful part of the world to live in & there are so many places to visit & frequent. Our park has about 3 garden centres in close proximity! We are doing development on the park & have homes coming soon. You can also choose a plot & we can site a bespoke home of your choice to the park.

Shane O Hara

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70 Years on Park & Counting PARK IN FOCUS: CRANBOURNE HALL PARK From our park manager to one of the residents. Ruth Allen has lived on our Cranbourne Hall Park for 70 years! We acquired this park a few months back & it has been such a pleasure to catch up with as many residents as we can, welcoming them into the Wyldecrest family and hearing their stories. Ruth’s long history on the park is astonishing, and a pleasure to hear.

I moved to the park when I was 4 years old with my family.

It was a great place to live & I have such great memories of growing up in this area.

It is an extremely friendly park. It is also a family park & anyone above 18 can buy a home on the park to live in.

It is however, peaceful & lovely and being a family park does not mean that it is noisy or not a comfortable place to live.

I got married & continued to live on the park, my husband Mark moved here from London. A lot of residents on the park were working on the Heathrow project & this location made it very convenient to work there. This park has come a very long way from those years though. The homes used to be vastly different in those years from what they are now.

It has grown to be a luxury residential park home development with fancy luxury bungalows but the inherent feeling of community & camaraderie has still remained the same. We all know each other & spend a lot of time with our friends & neighbours in the park.

It is an extremely nice area to live in – after all it’s the Royal borough & one of UK’s most prestigious boroughs.

Ruth Allen We’d like to say thank you to each resident for sharing your story with us. Wishing you & your families years of health & happiness on your respective parks - and a happy Christmas!

Cranbourne Hall Park is located in the idyllic Thames Valley, and offers a rural retreat that’s just a stone’s throw from local amenities. Windsor is one of the UK’s most prestigious locations, with Windsor Castle being the official residence of the Her Majesty the Queen, and the town boasts pretty streets, beautiful parks and a fine variety of shopping and leisure facilities.

We have brand new luxury homes available to view, including an Omar Anniversay (50 x 22, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) starting from £260,000 & the affordable Wyldecrest exclusive model; the Omar Westbury (36 x 20, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms), with more availability and plots being developed.

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Mr & Mrs Furbear Beechfield Park

Gardening Competition 2020 It’s with great pleasure that we close the gardening competition. Thank you to all entries, We look forward to the new year, and another round of glorious gardeners.

And we have more winners...

Bernard Highgate Chilton Farm Park

Congratulations to ALL our winners!

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Downsizing: Just down the road PARK IN FOCUS: PENWORTHAM PARK

Can you imagine, continuing to live less than 2 miles from the comfort of where you’ve always lived but in a newer, more modern bungalow with money in your bank & reduced bills every month?

Does it sound good? It gets better. Imagine part-exchanging your home & moving into your choice of a brand new home in 3 weeks. Well, that is what Mr David & Mrs Barbara Millar decided to do. This is their story.

We have always lived locally, literally - we lived in Lostock Hall about 1.6 miles down the road from Penwortham Residential Park. Our daughter is local as well.

We wanted to downsize as we are getting older & we were not able to manage the 3-bedroom house very well. The home & the garden were just too much to manage and were not bringing us any joy.

We decided to explore our downsizing options – went to see the residential park & the homes available.

We fell in love with the Hazlewood park home.

It’s fresh, new and has lovely warm furnishings & colours throughout.

We were so happy with our choice that we decided to do it immediately.

The finance part of it makes so much sense – we live in the same area but we managed to release money from our home sale, plus also don’t have any mortgage left. We pay the cheapest council tax and our electric & water bills have gone down.

We part-exchanged our house & moved into our lovely new home within 3 weeks! We are now settling-in & couldn’t be happier about this decision. It’s a lovely place and we are slowly getting to know all our neighbours.

Mr & Mrs Millar Penwortham Residential Park is situated in the residential suburb of Penwortham, approximately 2.5 miles south of Preston City Centre. The city offers excellent shopping choices and general amenities.

Despite being close to the centre of Preston, the park itself is both quiet and secluded, situated in a unique sheltered location with an attractive, scenic view.

There are brand new homes available to view on this park, including an Omar Regency (42 x 12, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) starting from £102,000.

There’s also a Willerby Hazlewood (36 x 20, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms), from £121,995, and more.

There is also a choice of plots available.

An Omar Regency is available on this park.

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Downsizing: What are your options?

The Office for National Statistics said the number of over 65s is projected to grow twice as fast as the working-age population over the next 10 years.

Many retirees also like to fund their children onto the property ladder, but unless they have special purpose-built housing options, they remain stuck, as their funds are still diverted.

It’s common knowledge that older owners tend to have properties bigger than they need. As a result, their life’s savings tend to be absorbed by their property. There is also the question of how to effectively manage or modernise these excessive properties.

A very big criticism of park homes was that they are very close together & there is no sense of privacy or space. But all that has changed massively.

Statistics say about 40% of owners aged 65 & above are actively considering downsizing – a number which is going up. Owners aged 65 and older release approximately £80,000 on an average, when they downsize.

There are many options available when you downsize. Some popular choices include: Care Homes have recently been badly affected by the COVID pandemic and many customers are not considering them at all.

Apartments are an attractive option, but they need to be weighed against the costs & the convenience.

Purpose-built retirement villages are generally quite expensive & many have a 2-floor layout which may not be the most sensible situation as we age.

This park has come a very long way from those years though. The homes used to be vastly different in those years from what they are now.

It has grown to be a luxury residential park home development with fancy luxury bungalows but the inherent feeling of community & camaraderie has still remained the same.

We all know each other & spend a lot of time with our friends & neighbours on the park.

Ruth, Cranbourne Hall Park Our residential parks are purpose-built, ensuring you get parking next to your home, and garden space. The homes are modern, fully-furnished & the kitchens have integrated appliances. Each new home can be customised as per your needs & preferences.

Residential park homes offer a great option because they are extremely affordable, have a bungalow style-layout and a strong community aspect. They are aimed for the above 45s/50s, and everyone is in a similar situation in their life.

Retirement housing usually means small, uninspiring homes or unsuitable housing. This puts a lot of people off the idea, as they would like to downsize to nice, modern bungalows but maintain necessary infrastructure, facilities & support as needed.

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It’s All Fun & Games!

Do you know your Santa Claus from your Saint Nicholas? Put your Christmas trivia knowledge to the test with these 12 cracking Christmas questions. Remember - no peeking!

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Christmas cards often depict angels singing. How many angels were singing in the Bible? a) None b) Five c) Seven

How many homes per second would Santa have to visit by Christmas eve to for all his deliveries? a) 24 b) 5,556 c) 822

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What does the X in Xmas stand for? a) A kiss b) An abbreviation for Christ c) Marks the spot d) Something naughty!

How often does NORAD (North American aero Space Defence Command) track Santa’s route on Christmas Eve? a) Every year b) Every other year Who are Gully Gawk, Sausage-Swiper, Window Peeper, Meathook and Door-Way-Sniffer? a) Ancient Celtic Deities b) Santa’s Reindeers c) The Icelandic Yule Lads

The largest Christmas tree angel was 18ft high, from Mexico. But what was it made of? a) 2,946 tin cans b) 2,946 Xmas decorations c) 2,946 beer bottles

Traditionally, Boxing Day is known for? a) Christmas sales day! b) Time to rest-day c) St Stephens day

What was the original name for ‘Twas the Night before Christmas’? a) Yesterday Night b) Visit from St. Nicholas c) Night before Christmas d) A Child’s Christmas

Sion Corn, Joulupukki & Gwiazdor are other names for? a) Father Christmas b) Santa’s Head Elf c) The angel Gabriel d) The Krampus

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According to many traditions, what is a must for Christmas puddings? a) Dance around with it b) Eat it while upside-down c) Needs 12 herbs & spices d) A holly on top to garnish

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Which one of these bands has had the most Christmas number ones? a) The Beatles b) Abba c) The Bee Gees

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What was the total amount of gifts given in ‘Twelve days of Christmas’? a) 12 b) 25 c) 144 d) 364

What’s an elf’s favourite music?

Wrap music!

9-a, 10-c, 11-a, 12-d 5-c, 6-d, 7-c, 8-b, Answers 1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-a,

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Why did Santa visit the doctor? ‘elf!

Because of his bad

Christmas Competition

Deck the Halls!

We are back with our Christmas Decoration Contest! We’re all getting into the Christmas spirit here at Wyldecrest. If you decorate your beautiful park home or you love your neighbour’s decorations this Christmas, please share with us – it’s as simple as that! All you need to do is either email your photos to us, WhatsApp them or post them on our Facebook page. The last date for pictures is - you guessed it - 24th December 2020. We will declare winners constantly throughout December & finish the contest by 31st December!

email marketing@wyldecrestparks.com Facebook @Wyldecrest Parks WhatsApp 07379 927 088 No matter how you decorate – whether you are the perfectionist or the DIY Decorator – we would love to see your creativity at its best. We will be choosing winners as often as possible. So whether you’re for the traditional red/green combinations or a more blue/silver modern style – we want to see it all!

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For park homes, lodges, statics and twin units

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Insure My Park Home covers properties on residential parks or holiday parks, and offers cover very much in line with a normal household policy. You can find out more about this service under www.insuremypark-home.co.uk

Benefits for Park Homes include: •

All policies are issued on a New for Old basis

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We can cover the Structure and contents, both with Accidental Damage & Theft cover included

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Personal Possessions cover, both inside and out

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Garden furniture, outbuildings including contents, and decking

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£5 million Public Liability cover in line with your park’s conditions

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Alternative accommodation should the worst happen whilst your property is repaired/replaced

Benefits for Holiday Homes include: •

All policies are issued on a New for Old basis, unless stipulated at the quotation stage (normally based on structure age)

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We can cover the Structure and contents, both with Accidental Damage & Theft cover included

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Personal Possessions cover, both inside and out

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Garden furniture, outbuildings including contents, and hot tubs & decking

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£5 million Public Liability cover in line with your park’s conditions

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Cover for theft and malicious damage by tenants

Plus much more! For more information on how our services and options could benefit you, visit us online or call simply call 0207 375 9854

It’s our aim to save you money and provide you with a policy that suits your needs.

These insurance policies are covered and administered by Bannerman Rendell Lloyds Insurance brokers. We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 308692, address 5-10 Bury Street, London EC3A 5AT. Please also see www.bannermanrendell.com for further details.

For lodges, statics and twin units

www.insuremylodge.co.uk We understand you may be apprehensive about changing your insurance provider especially in these difficult times, but you can have peace of mind knowing we view customer service, competitive premiums, and excellent policy benefits as the key to our success.

Insure My Lodge covers holiday homes including those that are rented out, but the client must have another permanent residential address to qualify. You can find more about this service under www.insuremylodge.co.uk

Frequently asked questions My property is worth £100,000, why have you insured it for £115,000?

The insurance must cover (should the worst happen) the clearance of the pitch, a new property, transport & resiting. Transport alone can cost up to £10,000!

Is it worth insuring my property if they don’t make the model anymore?

Yes! Our policies cover you New for Old. If we’re unable to replace the existing model, we will help you select a brand new property to match the original specification.

Can I get my hot tub covered?

Yes, as long as its disclosed at quotation stage.

Will you cover the contents of my outbuilding/shed?

Of course we will! This is on the basis it’s disclosed at the initial quotation stage.

I’m currently on a park insurance scheme, can I still change insurers?

Yes you can! Wyldecrest Parks no longer offers any such scheme, so you’re free to change insurer (and it’s normally cheaper to do so).

If you have any questions relating to your park home insurance please feel free to drop us an email at nick.udall@bannermanrendell.com or call 0207 375 9854, we’re here to help.

If you would like a quotation, please visit our websites and use the Request a Call Back facility, and we will call you. You can also call us direct on 0207 375 9854, it would be great to hear from you.

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New Owners New Residential and Holiday Home Owners!

A warm Christmas to all our new residents that have moved into their lovely homes ready for the new year! We hope you settle in well to your new forever-home, and the tranquil parkcommunity lifestyle. Here’s a jolly shout-out to just a few!

Residential Parks

Holiday Parks

Gattington Park Westover Park Cranbourne Hall Park Quarry Rock Park Orchard Park

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Season’s

Greetings From Wyldecrest Parks

While we may not be able to display every new resident, we still wish to spread seasonal festivities to every member of the Wyldecrest family, both current residents and new.

Direct Debit Winners Our Direct Debit winners are residents that cover their pitch fees through Direct Debit.

Each month, 3 residents are selected at random to win!

This month’s winners are:

A resident on Crouch Park A resident on

Berrynarbor Park

A resident on Penwortham Park

All our current residents are eligible, provided they use the Direct Debit payment system.

Stay tuned, it could be your turn next!

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Wyldecrest Little Helpers Our Wyldecrest Little Helpers are here again to award another handful of parks and residents with very special magazines, each containing supermarket vouchers. Make sure you check yours to see if you are one of the lucky residents to win an extra Little Helper this quarter!

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and a motorhome is perfect for a fun, quirky Christmas. Hire a motorhome to visit family & loved ones across the UK, or maybe just have a break & travel for an adventurous Christmas. You can always park it on your driveway too!

We have a Christmas Special running across the Christmas & New Year holidays. Starting on 20th December 2020 through to 2nd January 2021 (additional rental days available), get a special 10% discount!* Call us, or book online using the code:

*Terms and conditions apply, see online for more details including full terms at www.vaaroom.com

0330 403 5164

online: www.vaaroom.com

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Exclusive discount email: admin@vaaroom.com

Call now & find out how much you can save!

Wyldecrest • Stay Warm!

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Thank you for all the applications we received this year for our Winter reduced fuel Costs programme Wyldecrest Stay Warm.

If your submission was accepted, you will have received a letter confirming your eligibility. If you missed this year’s deadline - don’t worry, our reduced fuel costs offer for our residents over 80 will return in 2021!

Be sure to follow our Facebook page for any updates regarding Wyldecrest Stay Warm, and of course, stay tuned-in to the next edition of Wyldeliving Magazine!

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Season’s Treatings!

Figgy Pudding Ingredients

175g Figs 225g Dates 100g Prunes 125g Dark Muscovado Sugar 2 Eggs 50g Self-raising flour (wholemeal) 100ml Brandy 100ml Orange Juice Orange Zest 1 tbsp Mixed Spices 175g Bread Crumbs

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Method Using kitchen scissors, chop the figs, dates & prunes into slices. Put the fruits into a bowl with the brandy, and leave it to soak overnight.

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The following day, mix the flour, sugar, spices, breadcrumbs & eggs together, then add the orange zest & the juice. Continue to mix until it is well combined.

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Transfer the mixture into a 1litre pudding bowl. Cut out a circle of baking paper that is at least twice the size of the bottom of the bowl. Make a slight fold in the middle, then place it over the bowl and cover with a circle of pleated foil. You will need to secure it well with string, and create a loop handle over the top.

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Put a saucer plate in a large pan followed by the bowl of mixture, before you add enough boiling water to cover three quarters of the pudding bowl.

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Place an appropriate lid over the pan, and then bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for four hours, add water if necessary.

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When fully cooked, remove the bowl from the pan. Turn the pudding over and serve with a nice helping of custard.

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8 Eggs (separated) 240g Heavy cream 946ml Whole milk 1/4 tbsp Grated nutmeg 2 tbsp Pure vanilla extract 150g Granulated sugar 177ml Dark liquor Pinch of Salt 2 Cinnamon sticks (broken)

Method Mix the cream, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg with two cups of milk in a medium pan. Let it simmer over medium heat until it begins to bubble around the edges – not boil. After 2 to 3 minutes, remove it from the heat to cool.

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With an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks on medium speed until combined. Then slowly beat in the sugar & salt. Increase to higher speed until the mixture is thick and very pale in colour.

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Use a strainer to separate & discard the solids, before returning the liquid to a pot. Beat 1 cup of warm cream into the yolk on low speed, add this to the main mix on the pot. Let it all cook on a medium heat. Continuously stir until the mixture visibly coats the back of the spoon.

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Place the mixture pot over a bowl with ice water and let it cool, stirring occasionally. When chilled, mix in the dark liquor and the remaining cups of milk.

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Beat egg whites until soft, before folding into the eggnog. Serve with grated nutmeg to garnish.

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Horoscopes ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 19 2021 is likely to begin on a high note. Relationships with friends & colleagues are set to become stronger and you will have general good fortune.

New challenges will appear, and your professional ambitions are to be fulfilled. Astrology advises you to control negative thoughts to avoid tarnishing this.

Overall your year is to be full of accomplishments no matter how big or small. Let positivity beam through you to inspire others.

GEMINI

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 20 Start your year off with motivation and willingness for your goals. Your attitude may be distracting but remain steadfast. By March you will begin to settle, and by April you will learn to manage your priorities.

Summer may become a rocky path whether it’s relationships, health or work. Don’t give up and focus on what you want this year no matter what things come your way.

CANCER

May 21 - Jun 20 This year will see you at the top of everything you do, focused and determined. Your nerves will be put to the test, but luckily your strong senses will take a lot of stress away. During the middle of the year you will be hit with a big gesture, take advantage of your opportunities. You will begin to realise a private life is a drama-free life, don’t fall into the trap of gossip and continue to do what makes you happy.

Jun 21 - Jul 22 This year, make your ambitions known. Things or people will slow you down and this will frustrate you.

Fortunately you can remain focused and head strong.

In June your luck will be at it’s peak and everything will seem to fall into place. You will become more comfortable in your own company. Coming to the end of the year you will feel relaxed in what you have achieved but remember to keep that mentality.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23 - Aug 22 You will have a busy January and February.

Everything is up in the air at the moment and figuring out a routine will be important for you. In March you will be rewarded in a lot of aspects of your life and your ego will be very satisfied. However during September and October there will be strain on relationships and you will begin to doubt a lot of things; this will weigh heavy on you.

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Aug 23 - Sep 22 2021 starts with a statement; you’re going to fall in love. Whether it’s with an object, hobby or person, it’s going to make an impact on your life. As the year goes on you will stay very committed and feel like you may need to prove a point. By late 2021 you will realise that you have a lot of self-confidence and will being to stop caring what people think and continue doing what makes you the happiest.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

Sep 23 - Oct 22 According to Libra horoscope 2021 may be one of the most successful years you may have. Saturn will bring stability in your life but this doesn’t come without difficulty. Decide whether this stability comes within yourself or others. Mid-year may bring you surprises in your life; be prepared for what comes your way.

Your job and income could boost if you stick to your intuition as this can benefit you. Channel your efforts to be productive & focused.

Oct 23 - Nov 21 This year you will start by feeling like you want out of work, but by February you will move on and accept that change is always going to happen. You will start to consider other ventures. Expect some disruptions and change as it will rustle the people around you.

By August you would have settled, maybe it’s a new position or a new job but either way you’ll start to feel appreciated. This is going to show in your day to day jobs and you will be a lot happier.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

Nov 22 - Dec 21 This year you will start watching your finances and begin to spend wisely. Work hard through all of early 2021 to save before rewarding yourself. You will be looking at new experience and want to explore your ideas and opportunities. You will start feeling more free and that you have a lot more control of your life. Try to improve everything around you. During Autumn you will be faced with some tough decisions that will return later on.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18 Your year will be very upbeat and you will be very optimistic with everything you face. Meetings are looking good, and people will realise that you have a lot of creativity. In June you will come across some temptation and it could benefit you financially judge wisely. By late October you will have found something new & very exciting.

Dec 22 - Jan 19 You will feel very calm and settled throughout January and February, you are happy with aspects of life. By May you will have a change, seemingly small but this will affect your each day. This may impact your physical appearance and you will notice it within others. You will quickly find yourself exhausted by November and begin to feel how you felt at the beginning of the year, but this time you will learn to cope with change.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20 During this year you will experience lots of different desires. You might not go through with them all but you will have a chance to explore these. It may be a tiring year but it will come with a lot of excitement as a new worthwhile persuit will make its self-known.

Your professional life will require you to work hard and you are set to be noticed and rewarded for this.

2021 promises good times ahead, although things may not be under our control we always have a choice in our actions when reacting to the cards we are dealt. We may go through darker stages in life but as long as we manage the situation as best we can, good shall prevail. Ensure your 2021 is full of positive steps for your future & equip your horoscope to form a strategy for growth.

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Christmas Trivia

Did you know... The Elf on a Shelf tradition is relatively new? It started in 2005, based on a book by American author Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell.

Mistletoe’s name comes from the Anglo Saxon ‘Mistel’ (dung) and ‘tan’ (twig), meaning “dungstick”.

The first recorded use of ‘Merry Christmas’ was in a Christmas letter sent in 1534.

It is traditional to take down the decorations on January 6th (Epiphany).

Brits love exchanging cards! It’s estimated over 2 billion cards are sent each year, with Christmas cards making up 45%.

Contrary to popular belief, Coca-Cola actually based their depiction of Santa Claus on illustrations from 1863.

Rudolph (and Santa’s other reindeer) would most likely be female! Female reindeer keep their antlers throughout winter, whereas males tend to lose them by Christmas time.

It’s All Fun & Games!

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7 A re-enacted scene, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ

4 A hot milk posset, mixed with rum or brandy

9 One of the rewards in many Christmas cracker novelties

6 A perfume gift fit to honour a king

10 A promise made to yourself for the New Year

8 Shimmering decorative material reminiscent of silver

11 A plant you may get kiss under!

9 Time Square has an extravagant ______ celebration

14 The act of giving and receiving in return

12 Hark! The ______ Angels Sing

15 Silent Night was originally played on this instrument

13 What ______ is this?

16 First word of the New Year’s song “______ Lang Syne”

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It’s time to vote!

Your Park Manager of the Year!

It’s not too late to send us your nomination! We want to elect the 2020 best park manager to receive the Kempster Award, and it’s your opinion that counts the most. Tell us who you think should win by 8th January 2021, and we’ll kick-off the new year with an announcement.

You don’t have to vote for the manager of your own park, it can be any of our Wyldecrest Parks managers. Maybe this particular person helped you when you needed it the most? Maybe they never failed to say good morning?

Whatever your reason is, we want to hear it!

Wyldecrest parks - My park manager of 2020 Kempster Awards

Name: Park Name: Plot Number: The park manager I’m voting for is Because

Send your completed entry to:

Wyldecrest House, 857 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3AT This event closes 8th of January 2021 37

*Terms and conditions apply. See www.wyldecrestparks.co.uk for details.

Closing date is 8/01/2020. Entries after this date will not be considered.

Every one of our residents is eligible to vote. The park with the crowning manager wins a gift! So get voting using the slip below, or email your votes to magazine@wyldecrestparks.com Wyldecrest House 857 London Road West Thurrock Grays RM20 3AT

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SAPEY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Situated on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border and just 3.4 miles away from Saltmarshe Castle Park, there isn’t a better place to enjoy a round of Golf than at Sapey Golf and Country Club.

Membership

We have a range of memberships available for all. As a proud member of the Wyldecrest Group, ALL Wyldecrest owners receive a 50% discount on full membership, and for a limited time only we will waive our joining fee.

Alfie Best, Tom Waldron & the team at Sapey Golf and Country Club would like to invite you to not only come and view our exclusive club, but also for a coffee and a chat about our expansive plans for the club!

Lodges

Want to get away this year but worried about going abroad? Look no further than Sapey Golf and Country Club. Our beautiful lodges - each complete with a hot tub - overlook our par 3 course and the stunning countryside.

Due to the increase in demand, we have limited availability. To avoid disappointment contact our team at Sapey today!

0188 685 3288 gm@sapeygolfandcountryclub.co.uk

Sapey Golf and Country Club | Upper Sapey | Worcester | WR6 6XT

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2021 Old & New Year The old year now away is fled, The new year it is entered, Then let us now our sins down-tread And joyfully all appear.

Let’s merry be this holiday, And let us now both sport and play, Hang sorrow, let’s cast care away: God send you a happy New Year!

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Wishing you all a very happy & healthy new year, see you in 2021.

This new year, is there anything you would like us to feature in the magazine? You ask, and we’ll do our best to bring it to you. Remember, this is your magazine!

Send your suggestions or requests to magazine@wyldecrestparks.com Or write to us Marketing Team Wyldecrest House 857 London Road West Thurrock Grays RM20 3AT Answers 1. Yule 2. Herald 3. Four 4. Eggnog 5. Scrooge 6. Frankincense

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7. Nativity 8. Tinsel 9. Countdown 10. Resolution 11. Mistletoe 12. Herald

13. Child 14. Exchange 15. Guitar 16. Auld

Wyldecrest Resident Referral Scheme

How it Works Residential Parks Simply recommend Wyldecrest Parks to a friend or relative, and if they go on to buy a brand new residential home on one of our parks & move in within 6 months, you will be paid a £1000 referral reward!

Holiday Parks Simply recommend Wyldecrest Parks to a friend or relative, and if they buy a holiday home on one of our parks & complete the sale within 6 months you will be paid: £500 - 1st referral £750 - 2nd referral £1000 - 3rd referral The more you refer, the more you earn!

Start now and refer a friend or family member by filling in our Contact Us form online, or by calling our friendly team on 0330 133 7300!

Terms and conditions apply, see online for more details www.wyldecrestparks.co.uk