Wyldeliving Magazine - Winter 2019/2020

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Winter 2019/2020

Celebrating her 100th Birthday - Anna (Park Village, Scotland)

New Beginnings New Year - New Home

Wyldecrest Parks Interior Redesign Winner

is o n u s !

Your 2020 Horoscopes Direct Debit Winners Inside Little Helpers Vouchers Inside and much, much more!

Message from the Chairman

“I have started a new property growth training academy for first time buyers, existing home owners, experienced property developers and property investors. I am pleased to offer all Wyldecrest Parks Residents (Residential park home owners & holiday home owners) 10% off any course listed on www.alfiebestpropertygrowth.com Housing is a basic human right. It directly impacts health, education and social well-being.

There should never ever be choice for an individual between food, bills and having a roof over their head.

Housing charity Shelter’s report claims 1.3 million homes are needed to house those in greatest need - including homeless people and those living with a disability.

But it’s not for a lack of ideas that this has happened. What we are lacking is the political will. Why are councils not looking at park homes as effective, affordable options for a growing number of people who would like to live in modern but manageable homes and enjoy the perks of being part of a healthy community too!

Park Homes enable you to achieve quality with economy and deliver more value for your money. I don’t think there’s any reason why people shouldn’t be able to do that and because manufactured housing is so cost-effective, it frees up peoples’ capital more to enjoy a better quality of life.

74% of Would-Be First Time Buyers Believe That The Dream of Home Ownership Is Already Over. I Want To Help Change That.”

Alfie Best, Founder and CEO, Wyldecrest Parks

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“It’s not what’s under the tree that matters, it’s who’s gathered around it.”

Winter Edition 2019 Published by Wyldecrest Parks Wyldecrest House 857 London Road West Thurrock Essex RM20 3AT Chairman Alfie Best Managing Director Waseem Hanif

NEW YEAR: New Beginnings

Estates Director David Sunderland

A new year means fresh starts and new opportunities. Why not embrace the New Year with a new perspective, let go of any frustrations or disappointments. If things didn’t go as planned this year look forward to trying again in 2020.

Editorial Enquiries & Advertisement magazine@wyldecrestparks.com Telephone 0844 567 7300 0844 892 7389 Sales 0330 133 7300

We would like to use this opportunity to wish dear Anna a very happy 100th Birthday! She is an inspiring resident of our Park Village Residential Park in Crieff, Scotland. We will share some lovely pictures of her birthday party in our next issue.

The days are carrying a festive feeling – yes it’s that time of the year again when everything is bright and magical.

Email enquiry@wyldecrestparks.com

We hope & wish that all residents have a magical Christmas full of love & joy, and let the good times continue throughout the incoming year!

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Winter 2019

Celebrating her 100th Birthday - Anna (Park Village, Scotland)

To help spread some cheer we’re back with lots of M&S vouchers worth £50 each – and they’re very easy for you to win.

New Beginnings New Year - New Home

Wyldecrest Parks Interior Redesign Winner

is o n u s !

Your 2020 Horoscopes Direct Debit Winners Inside

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

You can post them to our Facebook page or email them to us magazine@wyldecrestparks.com or post them to us.

Little Helpers Vouchers Inside and much, much more!

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Follow us on www.wyldecrestparks.co.uk www.wyldecrestholidayparks.co.uk

Best wishes, Wyldecrest Marketing team

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Park Homes by Willerby

For a more relaxed lifestyle, a life lived at a pace to suit you, with stunning locations to be found across the country, a community where like-minded people become good neighbours, a new start in a Willerby park home on a Wyldecrest Park is the perfect answer. Your dream of a detached home with a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, a beautiful bathroom and living spaces offering style and comfort can become a reality with a Willerby park home.

Our designers have created the perfect blend of style and practicality in all our park homes with amazing space saving ideas, luxurious touches and beautiful interiors and exteriors.

Our park homes are built to last and offer stylish, low maintenance living for those who want to paint landscapes, not the hallway!

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Thank you Wyldecrest!

Wyldecrest Parks Charity

The Wyldecrest Parks Charity is always looking for ways to improve the lives of others, both on Wyldecrest Parks parks, and beyond. Just this Spring the charity held a giveaway for a mobility scooter. The scooter was donated to a resident on Badger’s Retreat, and has gone on to greatly benefit her life and her time with her family.

Wyldecrest Parks Charity would like to announce they’re holding another electric scooter giveaway for one resident on a Wyldecrest Parks park. All current residents are eligible, all we’d like to know is just how much the scooter would improve your day-to-day life.

Please fill-in the short form below & post it to us or email us your entries at manager@wyldecrestparkscharity.org.uk or WhatsApp it to us on 07379 927 088.

Wylde Mobility

ENTRY DATES FOR THIS GIVEAWAY

December 1st 2019 - January 31st 2020

To find out more about Wyldecrest Parks Charity or to support what they do, please visit them at:

Wylde Mobility

www.wyldecrestparkscharity.org.uk

WIN a brand new Mobility Scooter Name: Park name: Plot number: How would a mobility scooter help you?: Send your completed entry to: Wyldecrest Parks Charitable Trust Wyldecrest House 857 London Road West Thurrock, Essex *Terms and conditions apply. See www.wyldecrestparkscharity.org.uk for details.

Closing date is 31/01/2020. Entries after this date will not be considered.

RM20 3AT

Residential Park Homes For Sale

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Willerby Charnwood Westover Park

Omar Newmarket St. Dominic Park

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 36ft x 20ft

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 36ft x 20ft West Street, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0AH

Harrowbarrow, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8BN

Omar Elveden Cottage Saltmarshe Castle Park 2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 45ft x 20ft Stourport Rd, Bromyard Herefordshire, HR74JD

Willerby Delamere

Willerby Hazlewood

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 40ft x 20ft

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 36ft x 20ft

Rookery Drove Park

Rookery Drove, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8GG

Penwortham Park

Omar Middleton Mill House Park

2 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom 40ft x 20ft

Park Rd, Stricklands Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9YD

South Bridgend, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, PH7 4DH

Residential Home Owner’s Referral* Images are for illustration purposes.

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

†Home sizes vary on this property

*Terms and conditions apply

Holiday Park Homes For Sale

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Atlas Mirage

Atlas Lilac Lodge

Port Haverigg Park 2 Bedroom 36ft x 12ft

Bradgate Park

Atlas Debonair

Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4LG

Bockenfield Country Park 3 Bedroom 38ft x 12ft

2 Bedroom 36ft x 20ft

Manston Court Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4LG

Felton Nr Morpeth Northumberland NE65 9QJ

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

Atlas Amethyst

Saltmarshe Castle Park 2 Bedroom 38ft x 12ft

St Cyrus, Montrose, Scotland, DD10 0DJ

Stourport Rd, Bromyard Herefordshire, HR74JD

Holiday Park Owner’s Referral* Images are for illustration purposes.

Omar Kingfisher RT

Sapey Golf & Country Club 3 Bedroom 40ft x 20ft

Upper Sapey, Nr Worcs, WR6 6XT

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

†Home sizes vary on this property

*Terms and conditions apply

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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. The vouchers are randomly inserted into some of the magazines, so make sure you check yours to see if you are one of the lucky residents to win an extra Little Helper this quarter!

Would you like to feature in our magazine?

Well, this magazine is for you; the residents. It should be about you; the residents. Finally it should be by you; the residents!

So we would like to feature you and your story in our next issue. We will make the effort worth your while as well.

Well how about more shopping vouchers?

If you could submit your entries by: email them to us at magazine@wyldecrestparks.com Or WhatsApp them on 07379 927 088 Or post them to us: Marketing, Wyldecrest House, 857 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 3AT

Small things, big difference Were you one of the lucky ones who already received a Little Helper? Then we would love to hear from you! Your comments and feedback are what helps us improve and progress, and we would love to know when our small gifts really make a difference to people’s lives.

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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

Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr

Mr Shaun Willis Mr William Menzies Mr & Ms Morrison Ms Samantha Burns Mr Michael Minton

& Mrs Kenneth Adams & Mrs John Snowden & Mrs Paul Horseman & Mrs Graham Regan Eric Bark

While we may not be able to display every new resident, we still wish to spread seasonal festivities to every new addition to the Wyldecrest family.

Special Mention We’d like to give a very special shout-out to Anna from Park Village. Anna is featured on our cover as she’s recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Congratulations Anna!

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, and winners are awarded shopping vouchers!

This month’s winners are:

A resident on Penwortham Park A resident on

Wickens Meadow Park

A resident on Quarry Rock Park

All our current residents are eligible, provided they use the Direct Debit payment system. Stay tuned, it could be your name next time!

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Our Range Park Homes

Our range of park homes has something to suit all tastes. The Hazlewood is just perfect for those seeking a stylish, low maintenance home whilst the Charnwood has a striking and modern appeal with its feature inset windows. The Delamere is a fabulous contemporary home with traditional touches and the Rowan lodge is distinctive and spacious. The Acorn Lodge with its striking bi-fold doors and panoramic windows is truly exemplary. What the whole range has in common is superb standards of designed and built with exceptional quality as standard.

For more information about Park Homes by Willerby, visit our website willerbyparkhomes.com or call 01506 811 247 to speak with a member of our team.

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New Year Motivation Life-changing events come in many forms, and act as milestones dotting the journey over our lives. These bumps are often considered life-changing, or transforming. It may be a new baby, a new career/retirement, graduation, marriage or even a birthday.

With each and every one of these changes comes the opportunity for a new beginning. It’s up to us to take the moment and use it as a chance to learn and grow; reflect on a new chapter in our life. These achievements can be used to inspire and uplift yourself and those around you.

Retirement as a new beginning gives you a chance to reset life, expand on your interests and find new ways to spend your time.

Think of aging as a positive! Too often we see people use age as a convenient excuse. How many times have you heard it said “I’m too old

to start something new”, or, “I couldn’t learn that at my age.” Common beliefs held by many.

However, many go on to achieve their greatest accomplishments in life in their later years. This new year, don’t let something like age get in your way of starting a new venture!

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appiness depends upon your outlook on life. Find the good in all situations

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ttitude is just as important as ability - keep your attitude positive

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assions, find yours this year! Do what you love and you will never have to work a day

ositive thoughts make everything easier.

Stay focused and stay positive

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ears go by too quickly, enjoy them. Wisdom from your elders, listen

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ew beginnings with a new year

nthusiasm: a true secret of success

nergy. May you have lots of it. Take care of yourself

ppreciation of life, don’t take it for granted. - Live each day

ishes, may they turn into goals.

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elax. Take the time to relax in this coming year - keep a balance in your life

ou are unique, with special gifts, use them.

Never forget you have talent

Happy New Year, by Catherine Pulsifer

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Celebrate Christmas 2019 at • • Sapey Golf and Country Club Michael Bublé Tribute

Hot buffet supper of: Chicken Curry, Steak & Ale Pie or Stilton & Broccoli Bake Followed by: Homemade Mince Pies

Friday December 13th 7 for 7.30 £20.00 per person

Traditional Party Night

Prawns with Smoked Salmon Stilton & Broccoli Soup Melon Cocktail Roast Topside of Beef or Turkey served with Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes Christmas Pudding & Rum Sauce Raspberry Cheesecake Chocolate Roulade Followed by disco until 00.30am

Friday December 20th 7 for 7.30pm £27.00 per person

New Year’s Eve Party Prosecco & Canapés on arrival Two-course Buffet Supper Dancing until late

8 for 8.30 £25.00 per person

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Our Piece

of Peace

ORCHARD PARK

We recently caught up with the lovely Mrs. Elaine Healey who has bought a lovely, new Willerby Hazlewood home in Orchard Park, Cheshire.

She works as a Travel Advisor for a very well-known travel company. During a quick chat, we were able to find out more about her experience buying a park home to begin anew.

What prompted you to choose a park home?

Having lived on a main road for 15 years, and with recent bouts of serious ill health, Robert and I decided we had reached a point in our lives where we were looking for some peace and quiet and our “forever” home.

What did you feel was important to ‘get right’?

What was important to us was a peaceful setting, within a safe village-type community and with the necessary facilities around us. We also wanted a little outside space to spend time outdoors when the weather permitted, although we didn’t want a garden requiring a lot of maintenance.

With a budget in mind, we set out looking for our new home and as a friend of ours knew someone living in a park home, we began to look into the various companies.

How was the journey to find a perfect park home?

The Wyldecrest website was one of the first we visited and I was impressed by the speed of the live chat response and reaction to queries and appointments.

We didn’t feel pressurised at any time, just supported by the team and the houses were the most reasonably priced and with different house sizes on offer.

The park in Elton was one of the first sites we visited and whilst the home we viewed was beautiful and exceeded our expectations, we didn’t like the position on the site. What we immediately warmed to though, was the site manager Anne, who was so helpful and honest in her feedback.

We visited other park homes with other companies and in other areas of the North West, but something pulled us back to Elton.

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How did you choose the exact home?

While looking at another property on a different Wyldecrest site, Anne made us aware of a “beautiful� Willerby home which had literally just been delivered to Elton, but as there were no steps as yet, we were unable to see inside.

We went back to Elton to have a look around the property and were immediately impressed by the diagonal position of the house, at the head of the park and also with an outside area that was bigger than others we had viewed.

We promptly got a call from the Wyldecrest head office to say temporary steps were in place, so we could view inside the home the very next day.

I went to view the inside as Rob was working and was so impressed by the quality and space. The home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a fully equipped large kitchen inside, I had a quick chat with Rob and then immediately put down a deposit to secure it.

What was perfect was the way Anne and the maintenance guy walked us around the house to get our input into personalising the fencing, existing shrubbery and the creation of a driveway etc. We are so excited about moving into our new park home and we would have no hesitation in recommending Wyldecrest.

Thank you so much Elaine for sharing your experience with us. We very much look forward to welcoming you to your new forever-home very soon!

Orchard Residential Park is located on the fringes of the picturesque village of Elton. The park overlooks the open countryside, with delightful views of the westerly range of the Cheshire Hills that surround Frodsham and Alverney.

Idyllically situated within the original fruit orchards of Elton Manor, Orchard Park really is the perfect place for rest and relaxation and the perfect retirement. Most of the 106 plots have parking areas and the park is well laid out. There is a strong community spirit here and an on-site manager with an office that is open daily.

We have homes available to view on park, please get in touch to arrange a viewing today.

Why not contact our friendly team to arrange a viewing:

0330 133 7300

A Willerby Hazlewood is available on Orchard Park.

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Moving homes is always a big deal, but moving from a traditional house to a park home can be a significant change. We’d like to share the stories from residents that made the decision to begin a new way of living.

Please meet the charming Debbie Thirsk, resident of our Park Village Residential Park in Crieff, Scotland.

She moved into her new home at the end of July 2017 and is really looking forward to enjoying a fantastic relaxing summer this year!

We caught up with her over the phone and she had a very interesting story to tell us, read on.

Before the move, I used to live in Hull in East Yorkshire in a city-centre apartment as I was working as a commercial accountant. When I made up my mind to retire to a quieter way of life, I always knew that it had to be in Scotland. Even though I have family spread across the world, I have a lot of friends in Scotland.

So I started with attending shows and searching on the web. I actually looked online for a couple of years as I wanted the perfect location to spend my best years of life. Also, I wanted a bespoke home!

When I went to visit Park Village Residential Park – I loved it instantly. The plot backs onto the local park (Mcrosty Park). And the Barvick burn runs through there as well.

My home Designing my forever home was very important for me. I actually went in for one of the biggest sized homes – a 50 x 20! I also merged 2 home styles – I chose the outside of an Omar Colorado & the inside of an Omar Heritage! That helped me get an amazing open-plan kitchen with an island. I also have a fabulous summer home in my garden where I indulge in my craft & knitting work. I am so looking forward to sorting everything out soon just in time for the summer.

My lovely garden I just love just sitting in the garden, which is getting more established this year.

It is just so beautiful in here and even when I am not in the garden, I enjoy watching all the birds and animals out of my windows. I have been told that the salmon and trout can be seen leaping in the burn at the back of the garden in Sept/October, so I am going to try and experience that this autumn.

The wildlife Currently I have 2 grey and 2 red squirrels that visit me daily to be fed, along with the usual robins, blue tits, bullfinch and an occasional woodpecker. There is a heron that can be seen perched in the trees around the park, although he hasn’t visited my garden yet.

But last June, and again this year, we had a visit from an escapee peacock – he came from a wildlife park 10 miles away, and we actually featured in

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the local Perthshire press as well. I managed to trap him for the wildlife park last year by helping them set up a trap in my garden and they have set it up again now. But this time after spending 2 or 3 weeks with us, he appears to have gone walkabout again! He became a firm favourite with the residents here and all of us gave him a name- “Dave”.

The park It is a really friendly park and we have a whole mix of people from various backgrounds. We have a ladies social group on our park. We regularly organize events such as regular bingo nights and we recently had a quiz night as well!

Our Residents Association is very good and helpful and supports with any issues. Our resident park manager couple Eric & Dorothy are very kind & lovely people. They won the park manager of the year award from Wyldecrest Parks.

Park Village is a homely park - only 39 homes and all plots are occupied. There is currently only one brand new show home for sale, plus one pre-owned home.

This park is situated on the northern fringe of the town of Crieff on the edge of the Scottish Highlands, the ideal setting for anyone interested in nature.

Crieff itself is the principal town in the beautiful valley of Strathearn in the heart of Perthshire, It has a lot of amenities to offer, and as a centre for the arts, antiques and crafts are very popular with tourists.

The nearby Drummond Castle Gardens are also not to be missed, as is the Famous Grouse experience at Glenturret – Scotland’s oldest distillery.

An Omar Regency is available on Park Village

Why not contact our friendly team to arrange a viewing:

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Luxury Interior Redesign Competition Presented by Wyldecrest Parks and Celia Sawyer

Back in our September edition of Wyldeliving Magazine, we launched a competition to win a luxury interior makeover worth over ÂŁ7500 courtesy of famous interior designer Celia Sawyer.

As it was intended to be a way to give something back to our residents, every resident was eligible! They just had to tell us which room they wanted to redesign and why they wanted it!

The response was overwhelming, with numerous entries across phone, mail-in forms and emails. As always, it’s great to hear from our residents, and we enjoyed going through every single entry to draw 10 finalists for our panel of three judges. The conclusion ceremony was telecast live over the internet, and the 10 successful short-listed contestants were announced by our judges and seen by thousands viewers! The judges then had to decide the winner.

The panel of judges: (from left) Conchi from Willerby Park Homes, Chairman Alfie Best, Celia Sawyer

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Willerby Park Homes also used this opportunity to better understand what people are looking for in terms of décor & interiors, in order to design & furnish their homes better. It got our creative juices flowing too, it got us thinking of having an exclusive range of interiors designed by Celia Sawyer exclusively for Wyldecrest Parks & Willerby Homes!

We asked Celia about her signature look, and what she envisaged when giving the winner’s park home a makeover. Celia described her signature look as “Glamorous, cool, sophisticated and stylish. I love having a great mix of velvets, satins, crystal, onyx, chrome, whatever it may be, but the mix is incredibly important. If I was to choose to use similar textures throughout, it is creating a boring interior, however by mixing them up, perhaps a glass table-top with an onyx box sitting on top, or mother of pearl dishes, suddenly it creates a palate of interest.”

Mr. Bernard Highgate was one of the finalists.

Celia & Alfie discussed his entry, he is a very popular resident of his park & an avid gardener; he wanted a makeover of his lounge as he claimed it was very old’.

The judges then talked about Mr & Mrs Bates.

Our park manager visited them earlier in the month to inform them that they had been selected as finalists. They are a beautiful couple and were actually quite surprised to have made it to the finals.

More finalists included Mrs. Theresa Abott – a lovely resident who wanted her second bedroom redone as her grandchildren come to visit her & stay for a few days, and she wanted to have a bright, lovely bedroom for them. The judges then went over Mr & Mrs Britten’s entry in which they had quite a simple wish list – they wanted more space & some well-designed storage options customised for their homes.

Mr. & Mrs. Britten

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Mrs & Mrs Bates Blueleighs Residential Park

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Mr & Mrs Britten Blueleighs Residential Park

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Mr Bernard Highgate Chilton Farm Residential Park

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Mrs Theresa Abbot Saxon Residential Park

Continue reading for the Winner!

The top 10 residents won’t leave empty-handed. They’ll each receive a luxury Christmas hamper from our good partners at Willerby Park Homes.

Click here to watch the announcement online!

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New Years

Did you know?

New Years celebrations are observed across the world. Many cultures have very different ways of expressing their welcomes to the new year, bringing good fortunes and new beginnings!

In Colombia, Puerto Rico and Cuba, families may stuff a large doll - called Mr. Old Year with papers covered with bad memories or events from the past year. At midnight he is set ablaze to symbolise burning away the bad memories!

The bells in many Buddhist Temples in Japan are rung 108 times. They do this to welcome the God of New Year known as Toshigami. The Japanese also eat long noodles on New Year as long noodles signify long life.

In Denmark, it’s considered tradition to smash plates against your friend’s front door at midnight. That meant finding a large pile of broken china at your door in the morning is considered lucky! It may mean you have lots of loyal friends.

In the Spain, a family ritual on New Year’s Eve is to eat 12 grapes at midnight. It’s believed this will result in 12 fully and happy months in the coming year!

January is named after Janus, the Roman god with two faces. One face looks forward and one looks backward. He is the god of beginnings, transitions, gates, doors, passages, and endings. Very fitting for new starts each year!

The New Year’s Eve confetti in NYC is literary made of peoples’ hopes and dreams! The Times Square visitor centre is open across the year, allowing guests to put up post-it notes with their wishes for the next year. Those wishes are made into confetti showered across Times Square as the ball drops.

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Luxury Interior Redesign Competition Presented by Wyldecrest Parks and Celia Sawyer

Mr. Peter Mayall St. Dominic Residential Park

“I’m very surprised to win this prize, and I look forward to having it. When it’s done, I’ll think of it in memory of my wife. Thank you very much.”

Mr Mayall

Mr. Peter Mayall was announced the winner of the 2019 luxury room makeover by a majority vote. We also received a heartfelt video from Mr Mayall after our park manager had visited him to see how he felt about being in the top 10. Mr Mayall mentioned how his late wife used to use the lounge a lot and despite his fondness for it, he would be so happy if it was redecorated. He has been living happily in his park home since 1993, but a little redecoration would be very welcome, as he is 90 years old it would be hard for him to do it alone.

The Wyldecrest team along with Celia Sawyer will be visiting Mr. Mayall very soon to evaluate his home & understand what he is looking for & what sort of a style he likes. We will keep you updated with every part of the journey as we look at revamping Mr. Mayall’s lounge and giving it a beautiful new life.

We hold contests & competitions, giveaways and celebrations throughout the year. If you’re interested in taking part in any, be sure to keep reading each edition of Wyldeliving Magazine!

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Season’sTreatings Easy-peasy Fruitcake Cake Ingredients 4 tsp of Rum/brandy 1 Orange - zested & juiced 600g Mixed fruit (of your choice) 200g Soft butter 200g Golden caster sugar 4 Eggs 200g Plain flour 100g Pecan nuts/chopped almonds 75g Crystallised or candied ginger Garnish Ingredients Apricot jam or glaze Candied pineapple, candied angelica, glacé cherries (mixed)

• Add rum (or brandy), orange zest & juice, and mixed dried fruit to a bowl and stir. Leave it to soak overnight.

• Pre-heat the oven to 170°C (150°C for fan ovens or gas mark 4), then double line a 20cm tin with baking parchment.

• Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs slowly before folding in the almonds and some flour.

Add a touch of salt and fold-in the soaked fruit mixture, along with the nuts, candied peel and ginger. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface.

• Bake in the oven for 1 hour, then lower the temperature to 150°C (130°C fan ovens, gas mark 2), and allow to bake for a further 2 hours.

• Keep an eye on the cake to see if it’s pulling away from the tin and feels firm on top. If you need to, keep baking for a further 15 minutes.

• Leave the cake to cool in the tin before we move onto garnish!

Brush with the apricot glaze and arrange your favourite candied fruit on top. The cake can keep in a sealed container for up to three weeks!

Gingerbread Fizz • Chill 4 champagne flutes in the fridge for 15 minutes.

• Mix the lemon juice, ginger cordial and hazelnut liqueur in a small jug.

• Take the champagne flutes from the fridge, to add the mixture.

Be sure to top up each glass with a helping of Prosecco.

• Roll the icing into 4 small balls before gently pressing them onto the rims, this will let you secure the gingerbread garnish!

• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Fizz Ingredients 1 Lemon’s worth of lemon juice 1 tsp Ginger cordial - Belvoir is ideal 50ml Hazel Liquor 350ml Prosecco 25g Roll-out icing/marzipan Gingerbread of your choice!

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A step-by-step guide to buying a park home by Willerby Step 1 - Talk to us

Contact us for an initial chat to talk through your requirements and answer any questions.

Step 2 - Choose your location

Wyldecrest have over 60 parks across the UK, narrow down your choice of geographical locations for your new home.

Step 3 - Find your park

The team at Wyldecrest can help you find your perfect park if you haven’t already decided.

Step 4 - Visit your park

Visit your chosen park, meet the team and find your ideal plot.

Step 5 - Choose your dream home

Choose your home from our stunning collection of residential park homes.

Step 6 - Bespoke service

Wyldecrest may have your dream home ready to go, or you can work with the Willerby team to design your dream home.

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For more information about Park Homes by Willerby, visit our website willerbyparkhomes.com or call 01506 811 247 to speak with a member of our team.

Deck the Halls

Christmas Competition

We’re all getting into the Christmas spirit here at Wyldecrest. To celebrate, we’re launching a Christmas Decoration Contest! If you decorate your beautiful Park Home this Christmas, you could win a prize – as simple as that!

Our competition will consist of your beautiful decorated homes - all you need to do is photograph it. You can then either email them to us, WhatsApp them or post them on our Facebook Page.

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. Is your style a red/green traditional, or a blue/silver contemporary? We want to see it all, the competition is all about style & character!

We have had some lovely pictures already from the amazing Jane Hucknall Swallow, Radcliffe Park. Your home looks gorgeous Jane, and you are one of our winners already!

So with 5 more winners to be chosen - what are you waiting for?

Jane Hucknall Swallow Radcliffe Park

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ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 19

2020 is all about aiming higher. You are on track to accomplish something grand. Set your mind to the task and you will get it done a lot faster – remember not to lose sight of your goal. Expect a change in your routine that could affect your whole lifestyle, but exciting things will follow. Remember, it is not all about income and what you are earning, you can gain success in many other ways.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 20

Breaks from the routine are important, it gives you time reflect. It’s time to start taking steps you are scared to take, the world can be daunting but the unknown can be a blessing. Don’t brush your dreams under the carpet because you may think they may not work, it is the initial steps that make the dream.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. Keep an open mind when starting a new project, middle ground is important and don’t take it for granted.

GEMINI

Nov 22 - Dec 21

May 21 - Jun 20

It’s time to cut some restraints; you cannot keep others happy by tying yourself back. You need to be self-seeking in some cases, do what’s right for you and your loved ones. Morals will not change just because you have focussed on yourself. 2020 will be full of now beginnings. Cherish those that love you unconditionally and do not be fooled by false intentions. Take control and be proud you did.

CANCER

SAGITTARIUS

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

Jun 21 - Jul 22

LIBRA

Your energy is important; do not waste it on people or things that don’t deserve it. Life can be stressful but save your time for critical decisions on the way.

Opportunities are going to be on your door step, be critical and you will see the difference. Early 2020 may provide you with signs that are negative at first, but persevere, and you will see the benefits.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

This year love is important in all you do, relationships, friendships and hobbies. If you give your all, you will achieve more than you could wish for. Continue to be the dependable person you are, people can always rely on you. If things change for the worse remember your passions. Make time for all the small things in your life.

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2020 Horos

Sep 23 - Oct 22

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

There are many lessons coming your way this year.

Making decisions is hard when your head says one thing and your heart says the other. This year choose your gut. 2020 may get overwhelming but embrace it, be the best version of you. Absorb as much as you can from the things you enjoy! If you feel like you need a clear out then do it, a clean space will help your mind.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 - Jan 19

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22 - Dec 21

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Friendship is important to you and it always has been but it needs to both ways. You can help people thoroughly but don’t carry all their weight on your shoulders. Take care of yourself physically and mentally. 2020 will be filled with excitement for you, stop saying “what if” and start saying “let’s try”.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20

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Kick-start your New Year

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 20

CANCER Jun 21 - Jul 22

LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

Strive for happiness this coming year. Of course there will be obstacles along the way, but take a lesson from each one and use it to better your future.

This spring is going to big, love is in the air and commitments are in-bound. Don’t let your history prevent you from new beginnings. This applies to your talents too; ensure regret doesn’t keep you from your calling.

You are overdue celebrations in 2020. Use this as an excuse to be close to your loved ones. We always push away the ones that are closest but this year turn over a new leaf and let go of the past. Life can be unpredictable, take in all the signs and make this your year. Be happy and create some wonderful memories. Spring will be full of connections of various kinds.

2020 will be a calm year for you. You might be content in certain aspects of life, and that is a good thing - it works for you. It is important to continue to do what makes you happy. There could be clashes, but do not let things get bitter just accept the differences and move on. Remain true to yourself and you will always walk happier knowing you are doing your best. Summer will bring something restful, enjoy it!

It is important to stay grounded this year. Taking time to heal is okay but do not ignore your surroundings.

2020 will be about finding yourself. Who you are, what you want and who you want to do it with.

Going with the flow is easy but you need to take point. This is your chance to figure out where things are going in the long run. Focus and you will achieve.

You are set to be in a good position this year. Your goals are clear and you are determined. Your love for exploration will never die but you should be passionate about where and what you call home. If booking something far-off unsettles you, look closer to home. Even when trying something new you can feel like you have been there a life time.

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New Years Trivia

Even when relaxed there are ways to keep your mind engaged! If you’re willing to test your New Year Knowledge, why not give these trivia challenges a try?

1 In which carol are the lyrics ‘we won’t go until we get some’

repeated?

2 In some countries, New Year’s Eve is also known by which

saint’s feast day?

3 Which traditional New Year’s Eve song is known by a title that

translates to ‘time long past’?

4 In which country does New Year’s Day begin first: America or

Great Britain?

5 Feliz ano Nuevo means “Happy New Year” in which language?

6 Which Stevie Wonder song begins with the lyrics ‘no new

year’s day to celebrate’?

7 In which country do people wear red underwear on new year’s

day in the hope of bringing good luck and fortune for the rest of the year?

8 Tidings, is an old fashioned word that means what?

9 Which city celebrates the event with the famous New Year’s

Eve Ball Drop?

10 Which female artist sang ‘The Perfect Year’ which included the

lyrics ‘if you’re with me next year will be the perfect year’?

11 Which country is first to enter the new year: Australia or

New Zealand?

12 True or false, the month of January was named after the

Roman god Julius?

13 What is the opening line to the song Auld Lang Syne?

14 Unscramble the following anagram to reveal a firm decision

made for the new year: TONIULOSER

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What day will New Year’s Day 2020 fall on?

All done!

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Answers 1 We wish you a Merry Christmas 2 St Sylvester 3 Auld Lang Syne 4 Great Britain 5 Spanish 6 I just called to say I love you 7 Italy 8 News 9 Times Square, New York 10 Dina Carroll 11 New Zealand 12 False 13 Should Auld acquaintance be forgot 14 Resolution Wednesday 15

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