Recent content by Andrea_374395685

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    Caravanning with an 20 month old

    Hi there, We are back on the forum again after a 2 year break. In 2011 I gave birth to our son and last year wasn't the right time to take a holiday with a) him being so young and b) house move c) christening to organise. We have now decided that this is the right time as by the time we go he...
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    Sedgemoor services- M5 southbound

    At the start of the summer holidays we took a trip down to Somerset to visit my family. The day we were travelling was very hot and sticky so we decided to stop off at the above mentioned services. Having never stopped there before with a caravan we didn't know what to expect..... The signage...
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    Caravanning with a young baby

    Hi all, We are expecting our first baby due in November. Going on this years lovely Easter, if it is nice weather next year we are planning a few days away. As the baby will be 5 months old by then we are hoping it will be fairly easy as they will be able to sleep in the moses basket still...
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    Awning pegs

    Hi all, Just after a bit of advice please............. we have just booked onto a site in Cumbria but the whole of the pitch including where the awning will go is hard standing. This is not a problem apart from the naff pegs we have. I am assuming there are proper pegs out there that are...
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    Reader Rally 2011- Stowford Farm

    Hi all, Just read the latest issue of PC and noticed that a readers rally has been organised. As new ish caravanners of 4 years we have never been to one and would like to go. would just like a bit more info from people who have been to them in the past. i.e. are you allowed awning up? can...
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    Dorema Apollo annex??

    Thank you everyone for all your help! Am pleased to announce we have purchased a Dorema 'Sirocco' annex on a buy it now for £100 on Ebay. It has only been used twice and has a brand new inner tent aswell. Will be collecting next weekend so the in-laws can come on holiday with us!! Many thanks...
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    Dalston hall Caravan Park, Carlisle Cumbria

    Hi all, Has anyone stayed on the above site, and there thoughts and comments please. Am looking into staying for a few days in August holidays. Many thanks Andrea
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    Burns Farm Camping & Caravan site- Keswick, Cumbria

    Hi all, Just wondered if anyone has stayed on this site and their thoughts and comments please. Looking at possibly going in summer holidays. Many thanks Andrea
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    Dorema Apollo annex??

    Hello, I am hoping someone on here can help me!! We have a Dorema Apollo size 5 awning for our caravan and would like to get a compatable annex so the in-laws can come on holiday with us. I have no idea how old this particular model is but would guess about 10 years old as we have a packing...
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    The Old post office Campsite- santon Bridge, Holmbrook - Cumbria

    Hello all, Just been looking at this site for a week in the summer holidays, there website is great with lots of info etc. The site itself looks lovely in a nice location near the river etc. The reviews i have read on the internet are all very positive but wondered if anyone from the forum...
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    Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park, Wimborne, Dorset

    I have not stayed on this site, but we stayed on one not far from it in Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne. We loved the New Forest area and just wish we could have had longer, so much to see and do and not enough time. I hope you enjoy your stay! Kind regards Andrea
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    Gill Head Farm- near Penrith, Cumbria

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone has stayed on the above site and if so there thoughts on it please. Am looking into a break for the summer hols. Andrea
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    Ford Mondeo Estate 'W' reg

    We have just purchased a Ford Mondeo 2 litre petrol Estate. It is a W reg 2000 so only 10 years old. We used to tow our Abi Monza which when fully laden weighs no more than 875kg with our 1.4 petrol Vauxhall Astra until it was written off. Just after some advice. i am sure it will pull the...
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    Ford Mondeo estate- 2.0 petrol

    Thanks for your comments, but the astra did tow very well in actual fact! We even out smarted 4x4's towing twin axles up Birdlip Hill in Oxfordshire lol !! On a serious note though i'm sure we will have no problems with the mondeo Andrea