Recent content by AlexN

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    May PC Magazine!

    I'm always concerned to find that readers aren't enjoying the magazine because an enormous amount of thought and effort goes into producing each issue. With regards to advertising, it's important to bear in mind that the magazine is a business and ads are a major source of revenue which it...
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    10 month policies

    E & L is an advertiser in Practical Caravan and as such is charged a set advertising rate for each insert campaign. The majority of clients using inserts to promote their business code those inserts to enable them to establish which magazine is generating each response. Practical Caravan does...
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    Great advice in new PC mag!

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    Great advice in new PC mag!

    Throughout the magazine we endeavour to address subjects for every level of caravanner, and while many of our readers are very experienced caravanners, there are others who feel reassured to read about more basic topics such as the need for chocks or how it's important to have a pair of them to...
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    Caravanning pets please

    Hi Carol. Would you like to get in touch? My email is alex.newby@haynet.com. Looking forward to hearing from you. Alex Newby
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    Caravanning pets please

    Hello, Practical Caravan's editor here. I'm trying to track down any caravanners who take unusual pets with them on holiday - something a bit different to the usual dog or two. If this sounds like you, please could you get in touch with me at alex.newby@haynet.com as soon as possible? I just...
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    A message to Alex Newby

    Sorry it's taken me a while to respond: I've been away doing a travel feature for the magazine. I think it's a huge pity that the Forum is being used for anything but caravanners exchanging information, advice and ideas about caravanning. The best advice I can give at the moment is that users...
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    How many of you form users actually buy / read the magazine?

    Does everyone still feel like this having seen the new-look July and August issues? I'd be interested to hear your feedback on these issues as we've tried hard to cover everyone's interests and bring lots of new and refreshing content to the mag as well. If you prefer, drop me a line direct at...
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    Unusual pets

    You guys . !!! Seriously, could anyone put us in touch with caravanners who take unusual pets caravanning? We had someone with a rabbit at our rally last year but didn't manage to get their details. For example. Any ideas? (Editor, Practical Caravan - alex.newby@haynet.com)
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    Unusual pets

    Hugh could you get in touch with the magazine at practical.caravan@haynet.com if you'd like to be involved in our feature? Thanks. Alex - Editor.
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    Unusual pets

    Does anyone have a particularly unusual pet that they take caravanning with them? I'm thinking birds, lizards, ferrets, rabbits, tarantulas .ˇyou name it. Something a little bit different than the usual Fido, although maybe someone out there is brave enough to take six dogs with them, or a Great...
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    Choosing a layout

    I'm looking for general advice for any kind of first-timer - whether it's a young couple with two small children or those who have just retired and want to get the most from their free time. Either way, let's assume it's for people who will manage a couple of two-week holidays in the summer...
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    Choosing a layout

    What advice would you give to a first-timer trying to choose the right layout of caravan? We're putting together a series of articles for beginners that start with this subject and would like to quote some ideas from the Forum. So, what advice would you give? Thanks in advance, Alex (editor)
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    What sort of articles

    Hello Clive. I think we're all completely clear about your feeling towards Practical Caravan's recent issues, including the drainers article. If you still feel that the content in the magazine doesn't reflect what you want to read about, why not drop me a line direct and let me know your wish...
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    Want to work on PCV?

    We're looking for a staff writer with an aptitude for the technical side of caravanning to join our team here in Teddington, Middlesex. If you are interested, please refer to the advertisement in Monday's Guardian newspaper or contact lynsey.row@haynet.com and ask for the ad to be sent direct to...