Recent content by MartinJ

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    ISA Savings for future income?

    Lorraine, The interest you draw out is tax free as it has been growing within the ISA wrapper. If you draw any money out of the ISA and leave it in an interest bearing account then any interest earned on this account will be taxable as it is outside the ISA wrapper. If you want to save tax...
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    The Glory Days?...

    I remember our first caravan holidays in my father in law's old Thomson Glen Nevis. It did seem a whole lot simpler then - very little in the way of creature comforts but then again very little to go wrong. Back then if something broke (which didnt happen very often) we just improvised. I...
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    Craigie Gardens

    Hi Scouse Ian, No reason why you cant use your route. The CC route just keeps you out of the town centre. Martin.
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    CATS

    I totally agree with Sadie. How on earth can posts that condone the capturing and shooting of cats be ok on this forum. People who think that kind of post is funny or amusing ought to be ashamed of themselves.
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    oops, burford, not blackmore

    Sorry Planes !!!
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    oops, burford, not blackmore

    Hi Ed, sorry but not sure about a viewing area at Brize Norton - not something we looked at when we were there. You do see plenty of plens from the site though.
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    oops, burford, not blackmore

    Stick with it Ed - Burford is lovely, Im sure you wont be dissapointed.
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    Campsite south of Birmingham near M5

    The Caravan Club site at Cheltenham Racecourse is handy for an overnight stopover too and might be a bit easier to get in if travelling over a weekend. We are staying there for a night on our way down to Cornwall in late July.
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    car offer

    This happened to a friend of ours. The fraudsters fill in a false standing order mandate with the bank details obtained. The bank sets up the standing order and sends money (in our friends case
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    Site in Cornwall with storage or possible seasonal pitch

    Hi all, Could anyone recommend a site in Cornwall that has on site storage facilities or possibly seasonal pitch availability? A quieter site or possibly even a cl /cs would fit the bill. All area's of Cornwall would be considered. We love the area in general and find ourselves going there...
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    The Caravan Club 12 oclock rule

    I really cant see why moving the departure time to 2pm on Sundays only is such a big issue. Its a 2 hour extention for on one day a week for goodness sake and it would make such a difference to those who have to leave on Sunday to get back to work. There are plenty of us. BTW " if you dont like...
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    The Caravan Club 12 oclock rule

    Pip, the stock answer you will get will be if you want to stay later then pay for another night. I totally agree with you though, a more relaxed rule for Sundays only say till 3pm would be sensible.
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    willingcott c c site

    Hi Jerry, We have stayed on this site a couple of times - the most recent being last May. The facilities are usual standard for CC. The main attraction for us is the fantastic beach at Woolacombe. Great fun for the kids on their body board's (and adults too!). Also good for surfing if you are...
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    Mondeo Vs Passat

    Thanks everyone for your input. We have settled on the Mondeo tdci Titanium.
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    crack in front panel of my Bailey Ranger 2005, why me?

    Hi Michael Yes this has happened to us on our 2005 Ranger. Our front panel crack was diagnosed at the first service by the dealer in 2006. I think it is a common problem on that years Ranger's caused by a faulty supply of panel's. In fairness to Bailey they were very good in sorting it out...