I'm Norm, on the editorial team of Practical Caravan, and I'll be popping on the site occasionally to seek input or suggest topics you may want to discuss.
Many of you may recall the letter from Tony Stirling, a man who was recently widowed; he asked for advice about whether he should stop caravanning. A flood of responses came in from people who had also been bereaved; their message was one of encouragement.
Now we've received another response to Tony's question, also from a widower who decided to resume touring. He writes:
"Dear Mr Stirling
"In reply to your letter in the Practical Caravan Forum, I sympathise with your dilemma whether to continue caravanning solo. I have the same problem, having lost my dear wifr in June last year.
"We had caravanned since 1965 and after 57 years of marriage it leaves one devastated. I plucked up the courage in the September to tour on my own, far from being enjoyable I felt one has to get away from 4 walls and meet people.
"I will be doing the same this coming season at the age of 79, I hope you decide to continue.
"I read an article last year in C.C magazine, a lady had lost her husband and decided to downsize her car and caravan, and with her dog was driving to the Algarve to spend the winter, I applaud her.
"In case you may be interested I enclose details of a club for people who camp alone. "
RS Garner, Bognor Regis
He sent along the contact details of the New Companions Club: 51 Copse Hill, Harlow, Essex CM19 4PN. Tel: 01279 422791
Membership secretary; Mrs June Lawrence
Have other people found similar organisations a help in getting started? Are there other groups that specifically serve this segment of the community? Do other clubs have sub-groups or events aimed at these individuals?
We welcome your input on this.
Many of you may recall the letter from Tony Stirling, a man who was recently widowed; he asked for advice about whether he should stop caravanning. A flood of responses came in from people who had also been bereaved; their message was one of encouragement.
Now we've received another response to Tony's question, also from a widower who decided to resume touring. He writes:
"Dear Mr Stirling
"In reply to your letter in the Practical Caravan Forum, I sympathise with your dilemma whether to continue caravanning solo. I have the same problem, having lost my dear wifr in June last year.
"We had caravanned since 1965 and after 57 years of marriage it leaves one devastated. I plucked up the courage in the September to tour on my own, far from being enjoyable I felt one has to get away from 4 walls and meet people.
"I will be doing the same this coming season at the age of 79, I hope you decide to continue.
"I read an article last year in C.C magazine, a lady had lost her husband and decided to downsize her car and caravan, and with her dog was driving to the Algarve to spend the winter, I applaud her.
"In case you may be interested I enclose details of a club for people who camp alone. "
RS Garner, Bognor Regis
He sent along the contact details of the New Companions Club: 51 Copse Hill, Harlow, Essex CM19 4PN. Tel: 01279 422791
Membership secretary; Mrs June Lawrence
Have other people found similar organisations a help in getting started? Are there other groups that specifically serve this segment of the community? Do other clubs have sub-groups or events aimed at these individuals?
We welcome your input on this.
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