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LOWDOWN Summer 2018
Summer Edition Welcome To Our Summer Issue Of Lowdown Welcome to our summer edition of Lowdown and what a summer it’s turning out to be! The UK, and particularly Lincolnshire, has been basking in glorious sunshine for weeks on end and many experts are now predicting this could be the hottest summer on record. There really is no better way to make the most of this weather than on the beautiful Lincolnshire coast, making it a wonderful time to own a holiday home, and when the mercury’s rising, Ingoldmells always comes into its own. As a result, the Parks are bustling this year and we’ve also been gripped by World Cup fever, with huge numbers packing out The Sands Bar and creating an exciting (and sometimes tense!) atmosphere, especially during England’s ups and downs. The whole team here at Laver Leisure are working hard to pull out all the stops this year in terms of our services, facilities and the activities on offer, to really make 2018 a year to remember. In this issue, you can read about the events that have already taken place, as well as what we’ve got coming up for the rest of the year, and some of the new developments that are taking place. We’re always keen to hear your thoughts and welcome you to speak to us directly or use the suggestion boxes and comment cards in each Park office, to tell us what you think, or how we could make things even better. We hope you have a fantastic, memorable summer and look forward to seeing you on the Parks. David Cotterill Laver Leisure Park Manager 2
Laver Lowdown Summer 2018
Easter Colouring Competition
Is A Sweet Treat
This year’s Easter bonnet, egg painting and colouring
competitions were all a huge success with more than 50
children taking part and competing to win a huge range of
tasty chocolate eggs.
As always it was a fun event that encouraged all the
participants to put their creative skills to the test and we
were overwhelmed by the response and the quality of the
entries, some of which are on display here.
Halloween Competition
Last year we ran a design your own pumpkin competition
and we had lots of fantastic entries! The winner was ten year
old Lilly Coe.
Who’s got their creative hands ready for this year’s
competition?!
Four Seasons Is An All-Round Great
Option
Anyone wanting a contemporary holiday home, complete
with a luxury veranda, in a quiet area, that can be used all
year round, need look no further than our Four Seasons
Holiday Park.
The recently opened Park is home to a small collection of
stunning two or three-bedroom holiday homes that are
ready to move straight into. They’re already selling and are
a great option for anyone wanting the freedom to holiday
whenever they want, 52 weeks a year.
The remaining holiday homes are unlikely to be available for
long so anyone wanting further information, or to arrange
a viewing, should contact our Sealands office sooner rather
than later.
WiFi is now available in all Parks, Visit laverleisure.co.uk for more information.
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A Spring Bank Holiday To Remember Our Spring Bank celebrations are firmly cemented in the Laver Leisure annual calendar as an event that’s not to be missed and yet again it was a fantastic day. Hundreds of holiday home owners and other guests layered on the sun cream and joined us for a day of entertainment which included a beautiful barbeque, cold drinks from The Tankard Bar and a stunning dance performance by the Kesteven Morris Men. Chalkie The Chimp made a special appearance and there were lots of competitions, including name the teddy and guess the number of sweets in the jar. There was also a tombola, raffle and charity auction. As a result of the generosity of everyone that celebrated with us, we raised £1,300 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The charity does an amazing job, often under difficult circumstances, offering care and support to children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions, both in their own homes and at their hospice in North Anston near Sheffield. The organisation supports the whole family, giving them the chance to relax, take a break and have fun. We’re delighted to be supporting Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice throughout 2018 and are holding several other fundraising events for them throughout the year. 4
Laver Lowdown Summer 2018
This Year’s Gardening Competition Looks
Blooming Marvellous
Judging day is fast approaching for this year’s ‘Lavers
In Bloom’ competition and the winners will soon be
announced.
The annual competition is open to everyone,
across all our parks, and simply involves creating a
colourful, imaginative and eye-catching garden. The
competition always means our parks look particularly
beautiful at this time of year and the green fingered
amongst you already know how good gardening is
for the mind, body and soul.
This year judging will take place in August and will
involve an expert panel including representatives
from the highly acclaimed Lyndhurst Garden Centre
in Skegness.
At the end of the judging process, the best three
gardeners will all be rewarded with vouchers to
spend at Lyndhurst.
New Local Attraction-Jump Warriors
A Brand-new attraction has been brought to the area
and even better its just a stones throw away from
some of our parks. The activity centre is a great place
for trampoline lovers of all ages to bounce away some
of their energy.
You can launch across the trampolines, swing across
the ninja run whilst mastering your jump warrior
skills.
There’s a choice of open bounce session, fitness
classes, toddler sessions and parties to choose from.
Finally, with their number one priority being that all
guests have fun in a safe environment, then you’re
sure to have a great time.
The new park can be found on Anchor Lane, just
down from our Wolds and Golden Sands Parks.
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Improvements Complete At Promenade Anyone enjoying a stroll around Promenade Park will notice that we’ve made lots of improvements in recent months. Visitors to the park are now greeted by a welcoming new frontage that sits in front of its celebrated beech hut themed offices. There’s also a beautiful new garden and outdoor seating area, complete with memorial benches, which is a wonderful spot to sit and watch the world go by. Finally, following a significant investment, we’ve also just finished upgrading the drainage system, which is immediately having a positive impact throughout the entire park. The Lavers Road Show – Coming To A Site Near You! Following the success of our first ever ‘Lavers Road Show’ at Seaview, we’re now planning to go on tour! The event, which took place at the start of July, was a perfect opportunity to meet and socialise with other guests as well as our team members. There was a delicious barbeque and the strawberries and cream on offer were a huge hit. Several guests also upgraded their holiday homes during the day, after taking advantage of the superb discounts on offer. We’re now planning similar events at Promenade in the coming weeks and another at Golden Sands later this summer. Dates for both events will be confirmed shortly. Fishing Lake The Fishing Lake is open to all Laver Leisure customers. We have even installed a WC facility, so you can make the most of your time casting off. The lake is exclusive to holiday-home owners. A full day session costs £5.00 and a half day is £3.50 and these can be purchased from the Golden Sands’ Park Office or call to pre-book on 01754 872 483. 6
Laver Lowdown Summer 2018
A Gentle Rental Reminder
It’s fantastic to see so many owners are successfully renting
their holiday homes out and there’s no doubt this summer’s
stunning weather is further boosting demand from
holidaymakers booking breaks on Lincolnshire’s beautiful
coastline.
We therefore thought it would be useful to remind owners
about their obligations and responsibilities to their guests,
which will ensure they enjoy a fantastic holiday and reduce
the chances of problems occurring.
Our offices are open to supply keys to rental guests seven
days a week, from 8am to 4.30pm, and all guests must have
a signed and dated letter, stating the park and plot number,
before we hand your keys over.
Anyone arriving outside these hours must make their own
arrangements with the holiday home owner or delay their
arrival until the following day. An alternative is to fit a key
safe to holiday homes that’s accessed via a combination
lock, for guests that arrive late or lose keys. We can supply
and fit these for £35.99.
Guests must also be made aware that our complimentary out
of hours telephone line is strictly for emergencies only, such
as power cuts or water failure. For repairs and other general
maintenance requirements, we offer lists of recommended
plumbers, gasfitters, electricians and locksmiths on the
information boards at each park, which owners should
familiarise themselves with.
In addition to supplying guests with park rules, it’s worth PLEASE EXPLAIN
reminding guests about the maximum number of people
that your holiday home can accommodate, especially
ALL PARK RULES
because overcrowding can invalidate your insurance. Guests TO GUESTS
should also be supplied with details of how to order new
gas bottles, which are charged at £53 between 8am and
4.30pm, or £58 outside these hours.
Finally, it’s vitally important to ensure that your gas and
electrical safety certificates, as well your insurance policy,
are all up to date. If any certificates are out of date, you risk
breaking the law and your insurance will be invalid.
Anyone requiring further advice about renting out holiday
homes can contact our local offices or ask our team members.
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Entertainment…
Don’t Miss The It’s turning into a great summer for The Sands
Action At The
Café & Bar which has already hosted lots of
memorable events this year, with many more
planned to see us through to the end of 2018.
Sands Café & There are also our weekly regulars, including
children’s entertainers and pottery decorating
Bar every Wednesday. Plus, on Fridays and Saturdays
our regular bingo games, complete with prizes,
are not to be missed.
Coffee Shop now open every Over the coming months, some of the region’s
weekend and School Holiday finest singers and cabaret acts will be taking to
the stage to wow the crowds and entertain the
whole family. You can see our full schedule of
upcoming events and family entertainment in
the table opposite.
Date Event Details
Delicious Food…
Wednesday 1st August Children’s Entertainer
Friday 3rd August Bellestars Karaoke & Bingo One of the best parts of being away from home
is eating out, and The Sands Café definitely
Saturday 4th August Nik Powers won’t disappoint.
Wednesday 8th August Children’s Entertainer
The café is open from 9am, or 10am on Sundays,
Friday 10th August Dee Dee Karaoke & Bingo serving up our famous all-day breakfast which is
Wednesday 15th August Children’s Entertainer
the ideal way to kick off an action-packed day.
There’s also a delicious choice of meals for lunch
Friday 17th August Mark Farren and dinner, ranging from toasted sandwiches
and jacket potatoes through to fresh scampi,
Saturday 18th August James Wilson
burgers and juicy steaks.
Wednesday 22nd August Children’s Entertainer
All our meat is sourced from a local butcher and
Friday 24th August D.J Pete & Bingo
everything is cooked freshly to order.
Saturday 25th August John McKenzie
Wednesday 29th August Children’s Entertainer
Refreshing drinks…
Friday 31st August Dee Dee Karaoke & Bingo
Saturday 1st September Brothers in Soul Every day of your holiday should involve a visit
to The Sands Bar! It’s the ideal place to unwind,
Saturday 8th September Tom Weston
socialise, meet old and new friends and let your
Saturday 15th September Rachel T hair down. The bar is always well-stocked and is
a welcoming venue, with a friendly atmosphere
Friday 21st September Dee Dee Karaoke & Bingo and a great programme of entertainment.
Saturday 22nd September Matt Symonds
There are screens showing all major sporting
Friday 28th September D.J Pete & Bingo events and if there’s a particular fixture being
Friday 5th October Bellestars Karaoke & Bingo
shown on Sky Sports that you don’t want to
miss, George and Sarah behind the bar will be
Friday 19th October Dee Dee Karaoke & Bingo only too happy to put it on.
Friday 26th October D.J Pete & Bingo
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Laver Lowdown Summer 2018
Freak Weather Sandblasts Ingoldmells
After weeks of glorious sunshine, The Beast From The East combining with Storm Emma back in
March, to create the UK’s worst weather for several years, certainly seems a long time ago!
However, there are still signs of its impact along the Lincolnshire coastline, as a result of the high
winds that covered many coastal towns, including Ingoldmells, in a blanket of sand.
At the time, the Met Office issued a red warning – its most severe alert and only the third such
warning in seven years – as temperatures plunged and snow storms battered the UK.
The extreme winds blew tonnes of sand onto the seafront at Ingoldmells, as well as covering paths
and roads, and our Triangle Park was particularly affected. It was certainly a freak occurrence and
not something we’ve ever experienced before.
East Lindsey District Council joined forces with the Environment Agency in the clean-up operation
and our maintenance team spent several weeks clearing sand out of our Parks, which was a major
task.
Thanks to their hard work, disruption was kept to a minimum and all our Parks reopened as
planned at the beginning of March for the 2018 season, in contrast to the large number of schools
and workplaces that were forced to close.
It was particularly nice to have our efforts rewarded and see good numbers of owners shrugging
off the weather and still enjoying their holiday homes despite the horrific weather conditions
outside.
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What’s On
More events and attractions will follow on the next Lowdown, or see our website for updates and
further information.
www.laverleisure.co.uk
Date Event and Location
11th / 12th August RAF 100 Weekend - Lincoln
12th - 17th August Skegness Carnival, Skegness
31st August – 2nd September So Festival – Skegness & Mablethorpe
2nd September That’ll be the day: concert – Embassy Theatre
8th September Organ Concert by Wolfgang Kleber – Lincoln Cathedral
16th September Great British Beach Clean Weekend, Gibraltar Point
21st September Outdoor cinema – Lincoln Castle
22nd – 23rd September Dads go FREE – Hardy’s Animal Farm
29th – 30th September Vintage Bike Championships – Cadwell Park
1st October Lincolnshire Day - Lincoln
21st October Milkshake Live – Embassy Theatre
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They do everything at Captain Kids to make the
smallest visitors happy. Even special small toilets for
Kids. Parents can sit and enjoy hot food and drinks
in the café area, whilst children play. Home to all
Places To Visit
creatures great and small. Farm park with tea room,
play areas and picnic areas. Birds of Prey, Pony Rides, Skegness Aquarium
Lamb feeding (seasonal). Immerse yourself in the latest attraction to be
discovered at Skegness Aquarium – The Lost Lagoon.
Skegness Pier Explore the hidden reaches of the Lost Lagoon and
Grand Parade help in the quest to find the hidden treasure.
Skegness Interact with the baby sharks as they swim without
Lincolnshire, PE25 2UE barriers.
01754 767376
Open Friday from 12pm Tower Esplanade
Weekends from 10am Skegness
Lincolnshire
PE25 3HH
01754 228200
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Aircraft museum based on 1940’s Bomber Airfield,
with Avro Lancaster Bomber NX611 ‘Just Jane’.
Old Airfield Natureland Seal Sanctuary
East Kirkby Natureland brings together entertainment,
Nr Spilsby education and conservation for your enjoyment.
Lincolnshire Seals, penguins, tropical butterflies (April – Oct),
PE23 4DE aquarium, meerkats, pets corner and more. The
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info@skegnessnatureland.co.uk Family Attraction of the Year.
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01754 764345
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Grand Parade
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