Monday 25 March 2013

Events Park near Scarborough has a ‘late breaking’ ‘All Weather’ camping Easter

Wild West Pinewood Holiday and Events Park near Scarborough has a ‘late breaking’ ‘All Weather’ camping Easter ‘Egg-travaganza’ available.

Over Easter weekend guests can enjoy a break in ‘all-weather’ camping accommodation at Pinewood Holiday and Events Park near Scarborough. Pinewood’s Western Wagons and Cowboy Camping Shacks are insulated and double-glazed, with lighting, cosy heating and beds. The Shacks have the added advantage of a covered veranda for outdoor eating, and for extra convenience, the Wagons have a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave.

“We know that people are looking forward to the first Bank Holiday of 2013 but are concerned about the economy, the weather and perhaps the high cost of going abroad. So, our Easter break should provide a welcome fillip and cost-effective way to enjoy the Easter Break.” comments Kerry Woodhead director of Pinewood Park.

During the Easter school holiday break between Good Friday and Easter Sunday a special Egg Challenge is also available for guests to follow with real free-range eggs placed around the site some of which will be boiled and some uncooked.  Prizes for the most found of each will be awarded. One egg will be neither raw nor boiled but will have enclosed within it a prize of a return two-night break for the lucky finder.

“People tell us how much they enjoy the atmosphere here and at Easter we want to create a family fun time and for at least a few days allow people to escape any gloomy news.” adds Kerry.
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For more information please contact: Dave and Kerry Woodhead, Pinewood Holiday and Events Park, Racecourse Road, Scarborough, YO12 5GT.  Tel: 01723 367278 / 07787378111 Email: 
info@pinewood-holiday-park.co.uk www.pinewood-holiday-park.co.uk

Notes for editors: The Easter ‘Egg-travaganza’ provides a Family of 4 a 2 night stay over Easter, from £99, with free Easter Eggs for the kids, free souvenirs and a £30 voucher for return summer visits.
There are various dates to choose from. Guests can bring dogs along in the Camping Shacks at no extra charge.

Friday 22 March 2013

World of James Herriot New Attractions

World War II Air-Raid Shelter & Model Railway - News Release     - March 2013

Latest developments at World of James Herriot announced.
World War II Air-Raid Shelter and Herriot Country Model Railway added to visitor experience.

Photo-Call: Friday 22nd March 2013 - 09.00

Continuing developments at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk are adding a refreshing new look to the visitor attraction as renewed interest in the James Herriot legacy grows.

The World of James Herriot is a unique tribute to Alf Wight, vet and author of the James Herriot stories. Based in his original surgery at 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - the 'Skeldale House' of the Herriot books - it takes visitors on a journey back to the 1940s.

The attraction recently announced the installation of the largest individual collection of Herriot memorabilia secured from a private collector and the latest developments include the recreation of a World War II Air-Raid shelter in the the attraction’s cellar. The new area demonstrates the conditions of 1940’s wartime Britain in which period many of the James Herriot stories  are set. Sounds, smells and artefacts create the illusion of the real-life conditions that existed during the frightening air-raids over Britain in World War II.

“We are bringing these interpretations to whole new generation of Herriot fans and the Air-Raid shelter has an authentic atmosphere that gives visitors an experience that is, for older visitors, a reminder of that frightening past and for younger ones an educational experience to inform and help them to understand the harsh reality of that period”. comments The World of James Herriot Managing Director, Ian Ashton.

Some episodes of the extremely popular TV series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ included the WWII years and the new section recreates this in a practical and experiential format on the same principal as the other parts of the attraction.

In addition to the Air-Raid Shelter a new Model Railway has also been installed with scenes of the rural railway network that existed at the time. Visitors will be able to operate the railway which has been created and built by the attraction’s maintenance manager, Clive Thompson.

Photo-call: Press photographers are invited for photographic opportunities at the World of James Herriot Attraction on Friday 22nd March 2013 at 09.00 onwards.  

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For further information please contact:
Ian Ashton, The World of James Herriot, 3 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01845 524234 E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com

Notes to Editors:
The World of James Herriot is located in the original home and surgery of the author in  the market town of Thirsk. The attraction was formally owned by Hambleton District Council and is now operated as a private business. It is the focus for the Herriot Country Tourism Group, the destination marketing membership organisation that includes hotels, guest houses, self-catering and other visitor attractions in the area. 

Thursday 21 March 2013

York College and Bedern Hall York team up - News Release                               March 2012

Historic York venue introduces student initiative with York College 

Photo-call: Wednesday 27th March 9am

Bedern Hall the historic meetings and event venue in the centre of York is introducing a new initiative to engage students studying building at York College to utilise the building as part of their course work.

A total of 24 students studying Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, and one student studying HND in Construction, will use the property this year for their building surveying and conversion and adaptation modules.  They will undertake a building and measured survey to record the current condition as well as consider alternative uses and possible alterations and expansion.

Says York College tutor Dean Starkey: “We are delighted to have this working relationship with Bedern Hall as it provides our students with a great opportunity to learn about the skills of the past and to contribute their own ideas about how the building might be preserved and used in the future. This will be an excellent contribution to their course.”

Students will be visiting the venue for the first time on Wednesday 27th March and on subsequent dates throughout the year as part of their course work. Press photographers are invited to this first visit for photographic opportunities on Wednesday 27th March at 9am.

“We are a community venue and it is important to continue to develop and we have been actively introducing local initiatives as part of our marketing and delivery strategy. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York, one of which is the Guild of Building and we hope that this initiative will help to sustain our links with the builders of the past and the future and provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for those involved.” comments Bedern Hall director Roger Lee.

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For further information please contact: Roger Lee, Time and Place Caterers, Bedern Hall, St Andrewgate , Bedern, York YO1 7AL Tel: 01904 653698
Email: roger@bedernhall.co.uk Website: www.bedernhall.co.uk
Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential, Tel: 07967 032623
Email: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk
•    Notes to Editors: Bedern Hall caters for up to 80 delegates for a sit-down meal or conference in the main hall plus a smaller suite for up to 25 guests. Bedern Hall is owned by the Guilds of York.