Issue 5

Shaping the Futureto the Holiday Park& Leisure Industry

www.holidayparksmanagement.com

featuresAPI Waste Management Gedney Bulb Company Ltd

Trade Supplies to Holiday ParksCaravan Parks and Camping Sites

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Maggie Media Ltd is an energetic businessoffering a website called Holiday ParksManagement and magazine to clientsthroughout the UK and Europe. The company,which is located in Hereford, was set up inOctober 2010 and the owner has over 12years of experience in the Camping andCaravans sector and the Leisure andGroundcare Industry.

Helping clients to source supplies andservices throughout the year, the companyprovides businesses with a professionalwebsite and magazine. With B2B suppliers tothe Holiday Park Industry and experiencedpersonnel, the services are designed toimprove performance and help with HolidayPark Management.Maggie Media Ltd has a growing network ofclients, situated throughout the UK, includingHaven Holidays, RMS Global, The Log Pod,KMJ Property.

The company is owned by Nina Blanchardwho has been involved in the Caravan Parks,Holiday Parks and Leisure Industry for manyyears.

The Management team are more than able tooversee the company, having owned and arestill running the very successful website calledwww.ukcampsitefinder.co.uk with majorclients like Park Holiday UK, Holgates, SouthWest Lakes Trust, Argos, Outdoor World toname but a few.

Designed and Produced by Print Plus 01432 272025www.printplushereford.co.uk

Maggie Media Ltd 7378641. © Copyright 2012

About Us Top Tips for Playon Holiday

There are many stepping stones neededto create a new play space; with everyone as important as the last.

In order to help both communities and thecommercial leisure sector negotiate thesesometimes slippery paths, the API haspublished a new document: Top Tips for Findinga Quality Play Provider. The document providesessential advice on planning spaces for playsuch as levels of usage and what age-range itshould be designed for; and business concernssuch as financial security and proof ofexperience in play.

Such advice is particularly important for holidaycentres which rely upon consistency and qualityin their play spaces all year round. In order tocater to seasonal demand, playgrounds must betough enough to withstand both the harshweathers of long winters and the busy periods ofalmost continual use by children through longsummer days.

As stated above, the first step for many buyerswill be to assess the play needs of their holidaypark. The next is to establish the practicalities ofyour plan. Is there enough space for all the playequipment you’d like to install; do you know howit should all be placed and are your costestimates realistic, including installation andmaintenance? This is where API members canprovide you with design and planning support.Many of our member companies employ skilledplay professionals who can help you createinclusive designs and find funding solutions tomeet your budget. P.T.O.

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Helping you to choose a play company, the APITop Tips resource helps buyers to identify a qualityplay provider and details some key benefits ofusing an API member company that will bringconfidence to any buyer looking to purchase a funand reliable play space that will meet their needs,as well as saving you time, money and worry.

For example:• Guidance through the design and consultation

process.• Assistance with fundraising ideas.• Finding budget solutions that will help to meet

your play needs and fulfil your expectations.• Experience of quality play provision and project

management with testimonials and case studiesof past projects.

• Commitment to a professional code of conductto help drive play standards.

• API members undergo rigorous credit checks toensure that they will see the project throughfrom start to finish.

The API also encourage post-installation inspectionsbe carried on a play space by a qualified Register ofPlay Inspectors International (RPII) inspector toensure that there are no early faults before a childuses the equipment. It is also advisable to continuemaintenance at regular intervals in order to ensure a

play space has a playful past, happy present and along future.

The path to building a successful play space can bea rocky one, but with the right advice it is easy toprovide a fun and safe space for children to play. Toread more about the benefits of using an APImember company, download the new API Top Tipsfor Finding a Quality Play Provider resource from theAPI website: www.api-play.org

Children’s Rights: The API is a partner of the RightYear for Children campaign (RY4C) which aims tostrengthen and raise awareness of children’s rightsin England. To find out more, visit: www.ry4c.org.uk

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Welcome to the family.

With our specially devised product catalogue, we offer everything you need to keep your business running

smoothly. From colour co-ordinated homewares to maintenance and industrial cleaning products, we search the market and make

all your essentials readily available in one compact catalogue. Visit catalogue@pattersons.co.uk to request your FREE catalogue today!

We are a family owned company with over 120 years trade experience. We specialise in supplying caravans,

lodges and the holiday accommodation sector with bespoke inventory packs, dress packs, homewares & electrical goods, as well as catering and cleaning supplies for onsite eateries,

bars, shops and housekeeping teams.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality goods at excellent value. But it’s not just our products that make us stand out,

we place every customer at the heart of our business. Aiming to deliver a high level of personal service to all our customers, our dedicated sales team are reachable by telephone, ready to assist with any queries and share their indepth

product knowledge. We also have friendly reps who will come onsite and listen to your requirements, tailoring bespoke packages that are right for your business.

We also boast the largest showrooms in the South West! With experienced

staff at hand to advise, we provide the unique opportunity to come into one of our stores and view a comprehensive range of fantastic items.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our online store makes finding and ordering from over

12,000 products, both easy and convenient. Go to www.pattersons.co.uk to see for yourself why Pattersons are

your one stop shop for all your accommodation requirements. What’s more, our efficient delivery service includes Next Day and Saturday

deliveries!* (subject to terms and conditions). With 120 years of experience under our belts, it’s no surprise Pattersons is one of the UK’s leading

accommodation providers. Contact us today on 0117 934 1270 for a free

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G.B. Sport & LeisureUnit 23

Lynx CrescentWeston Super Mare BS24 9DJ

Tel: 0845 803 07 87Fax: 01934 612178

Email:sales@gbsportandleisure.co.uk

Web:www.gbsportandleisure.co.uk

Spares & Maintenance for all your play area requirements* RPII Inspections* Spares and maintenance products in stock for next day delivery!* Safety Surfacing Repairs* Lifebuoy Water Safety* Stainless Steel Play Equipment & Multisports Courts– Ideal for Coastal Areas

* Solvent Free Graffiti Remover – Safe to use in play areas* Quick Drying Paint to keep your play areas bright & colourful!* Football goals & basketball posts* Outdoor Tennis Table Tables* Trampolines – in-ground or freestanding* HDPE Panels* Signs* Seats & Picnic Tables in Timber orRecycled Plastic

* Fencing & Gates* Litter Bins – Themed bins – drinks can,mushroom

Tel: 0845 803 07 87Buy online at:

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Record year for Polaris

Polaris Industries Inc. has reported arecord fourth quarter and a record netincome year of $227.6 million in 2011.

All product lines from the Minneapolis based companyexperienced increased sales and market share for the full year.International sales increased 43% in the fourth quarter and 39%for the full year despite a volatile European economicenvironment.Fourth quarter 2011 earnings per diluted share increased 15%to a record $0.90 with sales increasing 26% from the sameperiod in 2010, to a record $782.0 million. Sales for the full yearin 2011 totalled a record $2,656.9 million, an increase of 33percent compared to sales of $1,991.1 million for the full yearin 2010. “Our record fourth quarter results were a fitting endingto a year in which we generated record annual sales andearnings and significantly exceeded our initial expectations,”stated Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chief Executive Officer, “our top andbottom-line expansion, and the momentum we are sustainingthroughout our business, directly results from our focus ondriving innovation, enhancing our product offering, reducingcosts, and growth through new global markets andadjacencies. Specifically, during the year we furthered ourleading market share position in off-road vehicles whilecontinuing to gain market share in motorcycles andsnowmobiles. Moreover, we introduced over 20 new vehicles,including award winning products like the RANGER RZR 570

value recreational off-road vehicle, the 800 Pro-RMKsnowmobile, and the Victory Cross Country Tour motorcycle.Our operations team managed to meet the increased demandfor these vehicles while bringing our new Monterreymanufacturing facility online on time and on budget, drivinginitial 2011 savings on plan with future projections in line withstated expectations.” According to Scott Wine, the 2012business outlook is equally good. Polaris anticipates furthergrowth and market share gains in their core business, whilemaintaining focus on expanding gross and net margins andinvestments. The company also added to their small electricvehicle portfolio with the acquisition of Global ElectricMotorcars (GEM) and Goupil Industrie SA, which expands theirability to compete in this fragmented, fast-growing $4 billionmarket. It all looks very promising, not just for the shareholdersbut equally for dealers and anyone involved in the salesprocess for Polaris products in the UK and Europe.Polaris Britain: 0800 915 6720 www.polaris-britain.com

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Product PreviewHuck Nets Play Division offering complete

service solutions for the design,manufacture, supply & installation of

exciting new play areas and play equipment.The in-house design team will bring your ideas to life.Using the latest in design technology, the team produce2D plans and presentations, 3D visuals and animations,allowing you to take a walkthrough your new play areabefore it is even built!

Tel 01308 425100www.huckplay.co.uk

HAGS Play Ltd. are an established, excitingplay company with continually evolvingideas and innovative equipment which

will inspire all generations to play together.Our range includes play for all abilities, sport and fitness,natural climbing ROX, natural play features, furniture,MUGAs and skate facilities. We can provide a totallyturnkey solution; minimising the time and cost involvedfor you!

Email - sales@hags.co.ukTelephone - 01258 817981 Fax - 01258 817523

Sport and Leisure Fisheries own the largestCarp Farm in the UK and supply HolidayParks, Commercial Fisheries, Angling

Clubs and individuals up and down the countrywith best quality farmed carp, tench and F1's.For more details andprices, please visit theirwebsite atwww.slf.uk.net

Sewage Collection Services

Grundon collects most types of liquid wastes,including the contents of cesspits andseptic tanks. We ensure legally compliant

disposal of all collected waste at licensed facilities.To complement our modern fleet of vacuum tankers, wealso offer a high pressure water jetting service forunblocking of drains or the collection of difficult, highsolid content wastes.Call Neil Robinson on 01295 253611 ore-mail sales.banbury@grundon.comwww.grundon.com/whatWeDo/colServicesHazardousTankers.htm

Whether you are looking to install new Indoor SoftPlay equipment, or are looking to update yourexisting facilities, our comprehensive website willprovide you with all the information and inspirationyou require - SPI Play have been designing,manufacturing and installing Indoor Soft Playequipment since 1972.Get in touch and see howwe can help your businessgrow.

Tel: 01978 668060www.spiplay.com

From electrical items and housewares tocleaning solutions and maintenanceessentials, our new product catalogue is

jam packed with everything you need for theoncoming season.Phone our sales team today to request your FREEHoliday Park catalogue.Pattersons; Your One Stop ShopFor All Your Holiday ParkEssentials!Tel 0117 934 1270www.pattersons.co.uk

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"Olympic-phobia" issuspected asthe reason fora sharp rise inbookings at amajor holidayparks group.They're off! Londoners pick parksfor Olympic escapes

People planning to escapeLondon during the 2012 Olympicshave given a flying start to thisyear's holiday bookings at ParkHolidays UK.

The major southern-based parksgroup reports a sharp rise inJanuary bookings compared withthis time last year, and suspectsthat "Olympic-phobia" is partlyresponsible.

"Everyone's looking forward to thegames themselves, but not to theprospect of staying in the alreadycongested capital during July andAugust," said Park Holidays UKdirector Tony Clish.

"The high volume of Londonpostcodes on our bookingssuggest that many families areplanning to swap the razzmatazzof the event for more relaxingsurroundings.

"Around eight million people livein London, and just a smallpercentage of those deciding toget away during the event willprovide a big tourism boost to theregions," added Tony.

The 25-strong parks group says

that bookings are upon all its holidaycentres in southernEngland, Devon andDorset - and thatinternational visitorswill swell numberseven further.

The reason, Tonypoints out, is that Britain attractsmore than 30 millionholidaymakers from overseasevery year - very few of whom willactually hold tickets for theOlympics.

He believes that many, havingseen reports about London beingswamped with visitors during thegames, will prefer to stay outsidethe capital but within travellingdistance to it.

"Even when our holiday parks arefull to capacity, there's no senseof being amongst a crowdbecause our accommodation andfacilities are spread over manygreen acres," said Tony.

"That's why a park is a perfectescape from London, even if youare a resident in the city and justwant to catch your breath for awhile during the event," hesuggests Park Holidays UK saysit has decided not to raise itsprices during the period of the2012 London games - and iseven offering early-bookingdiscounts for the main summerweeks.

Tony also emphasises that thegroup is not promoting itself asan Olympics-free zone:

"We will be going all-out tocelebrate the event along with therest of the country, and there willbe wide-screen TVs in all ourclubs so that no-one need missthe action," he said.

"All our guests will be missing isLondon's crowds and inflatedprices - while helping to spreadthe economic benefits of theOlympics to the regions," addedTony.

The company's 2012 spring andsummer holidays, and details ofits early-bird discounts, arefeatured on Park Holidays UK'swebsite atwww.ParkHolidays.com

Candid cameras readyas park's wild guestscheck inA topLakelandholidaypark isplanningto use itssecuritycamerasystem fora sneaksurvey of guests using its facilitiesduring the winter months.

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park inAmbleside, which closed for theseason in November, believes theproject will show a fascinatingglimpse of the grounds' hiddenwildlife.

Red squirrels, badgers and reddeer are among the indigenousanimals which re-claim their right

Park News Not

tice Board JobVacanciesSandgreen Caravan ParkWe are currently hiring a full timeadministrator, receptionist.ContactElspeth SuttonPark ManagerSandgreen Caravan ParkGatehouse of FleetDumfries & GallowayDG7 2DUTel – 01557 814 351 Fax – 01557 814 700www.sandgreencaravanpark.co.ukemail – elspeth@murray-usher.co.uk

On Site Sales Negotiators – LuxuryLodge Holiday ParksVarious Locations£20K basic (negotiable) with realistic OTEof £60-140,000 per annum

Our client is a well established andexpanding company that specialises inproviding beautifully appointed lodge stylehomes in outstanding park locations. Theyare currently looking for experienced SalesNegotiators for various sites set inpicturesque rural countryside.

The right applicants must have a proventrack record in a similar sales role and havethe drive and ambition to make a successof developing new business for the Park.You will live in commutable distance and willbe based on site, but also have the initiativeto independently source promotionalopportunities within the local communityand further afield to advertise, and attendevents and locations frequented byprospective clients. A good knowledge ofmarketing and sales strategies is essentialalong with the tenacity to pursue leads in apersonable professional manner in order toreach a successful conclusion. You mustbe flexible with your hours of work in orderto meet with clients and conduct propertytours and your own transport is essential.

This job is all about personality and is anoutstanding opportunity for the rightcandidate to reap the rewards for theirefforts in building strong relationships withtheir clients and offering an empathetic andsupportive sales process.

Applicants should contact: Julie Pearce,Pax Personnel on01438 861005 / 07985760995 or emailyour CV to jppaxpersonnel@aol.com

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to roam over the 130-acre parkwhen its human guests depart.

According to park director HenryWild, they are encouraged outby Skelwith Fold's winter feedingprogramme which is based oneight dedicated feeding stations.

Nuts, corn and grain are amongthe foods regularly replenishedat the stations to sustain wildlifewhich normally hides deep in thepark's broadleaf and pinewoodlands.

Now Henry hopes that the park'smotion-activated CCTV cameraswill capture the scenes he andhis staff have often spotted ofmultiple species feedingtogether.

The cameras will be trained onselected feeding stations whichwill transmit live footage to thereception building as well asrecording the scenes both dayand night.

"It's an amazing spectacle to seea powerful stag alongside agroup of diminutive red squirrels,and scores of birds of differenttypes all in one spot," saidHenry.

"It's sometimes possible toglimpse our wildlife during therest of the year, but the feedingprogramme shows just how richand diverse our guest-list isduring the winter!" he added.

At holiday times, said Henry,Skelwith Fold regularly hasupwards of one thousandpeople on the park - but this

figure drops to just half-a-dozenemployees for three monthsevery year.

All staff are members of SkelwithFold's conservation team whichhas helped the business achievea number of prestigiousenvironmental accolades overthe years.

These include the David BellamyConservation Award at its topgold level, and a letter of praisefrom Prince Charles for the itssuccess in re-establishingcolonies of red squirrels.

Pictures from the nature watchwill be posted on Skelwith Fold'swebsite (www.skelwith.com),and Henry thinks that holidayguests will be surprised by whatthey see:

"Within days of our closing eachyear, the animals begin to re-assert their presence - and weturn from a busy holiday centreinto a bustling wildlife park," saidHenry.

"It does give us plenty of extramouths to feed, but the sight is adelight!" said Henry.

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Work undertaken pool surrounds, golf pathways,driving ranges, play areas, wet play,

ramps and boat decks

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Suppliers to localauthorities,landscapers and the

amenity trade. Nationwidedeliveries available.

BulbsWe supply a large range forHoliday Parks and CaravanParks. The Spring floweringrange includes favouritessuch as Daffodils, Tulips,Crocus, a Muscari, Alliums tothe more unusual Fritillariauva vulpis whilst the Summerflowering range includesvarieties such as Dahlia,Gladioli and Lilies to themore unusual Eucomisbicolor. In Spring we can alsosupply ‘bulbs in the green’ –an ideal way to plantSnowdrops, Bluebells,

Eranthis. All bulbs are fromcultivated stock.

We pride ourselves inoffering consistent bulbquality and reliable service,with a quick and efficientdelivery service. We have abulb planter for under grassplanting for hire – to reduceplanting time, save labourand effort and to plant at aconsistent depth for betterresults.

Herbaceous andalpine plantsA large range of hardyplants grown in Lincolnshireand ideal for ground coveror focus planting. Wewelcome visits to the nurseryand have a well-stockedcash and carry area (pleasering for opening times).The range of varietiesextends from Agapanthus

(great in tubs) … to Aubrieta(for walls) …. to Bergenia (forground cover) …. toDelphiniums and Lupins (forcottage garden planting) ….to Iris (ideal by water) to

Sedum (for ground cover) ….All will give colour year afteryear ....

Advice available for plantingschemes and density.

Tel 01406 550341www.gedneybulb.com

Gedney Bulb Company are wholesalegrowers of quality bulbs, herbaceous andalpine plants established for over 30 years.

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Tanker & Water Jetting services

tankers up to 27,000 litres (6,000 gallons) capacity.

This service is ideally suited to the emptying of cesspits & septic tanks

For more information or a quotation please call Neil Robinson on 01295 253611 or e-mail : sales.banbury@grundon.com

High Pressure Water JettingFor liquid wastes with high solids content and to clean

Emergency Drain Unblocking Service

plus CCTV systems for locating more serious problems.

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Waste Management Grundon Waste Management Ltd

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With the pressures of modern life,increasing numbers of anglers areusing their holidays as fishing time,either choosing destinations thatprovide specialist fishing lakes, orin the case of family holidays, aHoliday Park that has a lake whichDad can escape to for a few hourspeace each day.

For pretty modest sums, even smallponds can be made into anattraction that will help to attractand retain holiday park customers.

In most situations, the simplest andquickest way to start a fishery is tostock with common and mirrorcarp. These fish are relativelycheap, you don’t need a hugenumber of them and they give byfar the biggest fishing response perpound spent. They grow quicklyand can be stocked at a size whichis predator proof if birds are aproblem.

They don’t need a lot of lookingafter, the anglers throw lots of foodin which keeps them happy formost of the year and a bucket of

food once a week when theweather is mild in the winter issufficient to keep small pondsticking over. Carp will live for a longtime and anglers return the fish thatthey catch, so in most situations,stocking is a one time operationand the fish will grow and may evenbreed thus maintaining theirnumbers.

Sport and Leisure Fisheries alsosupply tench, crucian carp and F1hybrids – a type of carp thatdoesn’t grow very big, which isused in some specialist matchfisheries.

At the end of the day, our businessis about putting smiles on the facesof anglers. If we can do that for yourcustomers would that help to attractand retain customers at your site? Ifyou think so, give us a call and wewill be pleased to help put togetherthe right plan for your lakes.

Please call David Rance on01952 585002info@slf.uk.netwww.slf.uk.ne

Angling still remains thebiggest participativesport in the UK, with up

to three million peopleregularly spending time bythe water each year. It is alsoone of the best opportunitiesfor parents (OK, Dad’s) tospend good quality time withtheir children in a healthyenvironment, where they canshare their enthusiasm for asport that captivates hugenumbers of people everyweekend.

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Wireless Internet aGreat Way to ExtraProfits

You might think that theoutdoor world of campsitesand holiday parks is onewhere people do not want tobe connected to theInternet, but this couldn’t befurther away from the truth.With IPads, tablets and, ofcourse, the laptop being somuch a part of our lives,internet access is a keyfactor in many people'sdecision as to where tobook.

Wireless Internet attractscustomers - it is a big plus inthe choice of where to stay.Secondly, with the rightsystem, you can charge foraccess and bring in valuablerevenues as well as havingmore happy customers.People are willing to pay forsuch a convenient service.

TrafficMate - with its wirelesssystem, it is ideal for largearea coverage. Easily reachacross your Holiday ParkCaravan Park or Campsite -even the largest of areas canbe covered.Offer season passes orvouchers; TrafficMate isflexible, giving you a hassle

free service that works dayafter day.

Revenue Sharing – withTrafficMate you don't have toshare - it’s all yours!TrafficMate - we don’t chargeany commissions, or take anyshare of yourrevenue, as webelieve that’s yours.Compare to mostother providers andyou will soon seethey take a big shareof your revenue, upto 70%. We don’tbelieve that is fair sowe just charge a simple lowmonthly fee and you keep allthe revenue.

Flexible ChargingTrafficMate lets you configureyour customer charginganyway you want; forexample give a little awayfree, and then charge formore. Charge to a useraccount and set tariffs fordifferent users - it is allpossible. But don’t think thisis complicated. Just a fewclicks sets the tariffs or useour pre-programmedsuggested rates.

What's right for you?We know that budgets thesedays are under pressure and

with TrafficMate you get a setup that is just right for you –whatever your size.TrafficMate is scalable andcan be expanded at any timeas your business demands.

Flexible ApproachWith TrafficMate you get a setup that is just right for you –whatever your size. Ourunique ‘plug and play’approach means you caneven install the systemyourself or, if you prefer, wecan do it for you.Online Booking - ChannelManager - WiFi Hotspots -Reservations Software – PMS– Payment Systems

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ALiquid Pool Cover (LPC) is atotally flexible automaticcover that works by forming

a transparent monomolecularlayer on the surface of the waterwhenever it is not too disturbed.This layer significantly reducesevaporation, not only saving onwater heating (over 70% of loss isdue to evaporation), but far moreimportantly it can significantlyreduce the cost of air heating andhumidity control which generallyrepresents over 75% of the totalenergy consumed. As with anycover, reduced evaporationmeans that when the pool isclosed the air temperature can beset at a lower level and fresh aircut back to a minimum. Also anymechanical dehumidification willhave less work to do. Contrary toa common misconception thewater doesn’t have to becompletely still for the LPC towork. It works to a greater orlesser degree depending on poolactivity. An automatic dosingsystem ensures that the correctdose of Heatsavr is added at thesame time each day.

24 Hour CoverOne of the real performance benefits ofthe LPC is its 24 hour availability,whereas for most commercial pools aconventional cover can only be usedwhen the pool is closed which for manymay be a maximum of 8 hours at night.Admittedly when the water is particularlyactive the effect of an LPC will beminimal. BUT the pool water doesn’thave to be completely still for Heatsavrto have some effect - it works to agreater or lesser degree dependant onpool activity, so the majority of pools willstill be gaining some daytime benefitparticularly during quieter periods. Theeffect of this during opening hoursshould not be underestimated. For atypical leisure centre pool the cost ofenergy use relating to ventilation (fanpower and heat loss) can account forover 60% of the total.

Pie Chart of Energy useEven though air temperature reductionmay not be possible during the day, any

system incorporating humidity controlledvariable fresh air should result in areduction in ventilation heat loss and ifalso equipped with variable ortwo speed fans thereshould beadditionalsavings inelectricalconsumption.

Level Deck PoolsOne myth that we are keen to dispelrelates to the suitability of LPC’s for decklevel pools. LPC’s work perfectly well ondeck level pools as testified by a yearlong test carried out by a local authority.The Cusum gas analysis chart belowclearly shows an immediate effect at thepoint of introducing the LPC in Nov2008, with a continual downward trendthereafter. Indeed 80% 0f thecommercial and Local Authority poolsbenefitting from LPC’s are of deck leveldesign. More information about this isavailable on request.

SafetyThe LPC, Heatsavr, is a biodegradableliquid that is dosed into the pool at therate of around 0.8 ml/m2/day. 90% of theliquid acts as a carrier for the activeingredient and this evaporates soon afterdosing, leaving a typical concentration ofaround 50 parts per billion.

Heatsavr has been the subject ofnumerous toxicology reports, all withfavourable conclusions, the most recentof which is by KIWA, a European basedbut internationally recognised qualityauthority. http://www.1kiwa.com Safety benefits over conventional coversinclude manhandling issues, butprobably the most significant is theavoidance of regular cleaning that isnecessary with hard covers in order toprevent bacterial build which can easilyoccur in a rolled up cover.

EconomicsRequiring only a simple programmabledosing system the set up cost for LPC’sis low and whilst there is an ongoingcost of product this can be purchasedas consumed and funded by savings. Aconventional cover represents asignificant capital expense which has tobe amortized over its life, with regularmaintenance and servicing being takeninto consideration. Potential savingsfrom a LPC should be between 4 and 6times the cost of the product. LPC’s arerecommended by many Carbon TrustConsultants and are included in the listof Salix Finance approved technologies.

Heatsaver LtdTel: +44(0)1737 271879Fax: +44(0)1737 219222email: info@heatsaver.co.ukwebsite: www.heatsaver.co.uk

Widely used, Liquid pool covers are now firmly established as a real and practical alternative to conventionalpool covers and with swimming pools being one of the major energy consumers, LPC’s can go a long way

to reducing wastage and provide a significant contribution towards Carbon Reduction Commitment.

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In an effort to further raise theprofile – and profitability! - of the“Glamping” market both for our

own customers and the industry asa whole, we were delighted toreach agreement with MTV for themto have a Log Pod on the set oftheir highest ever rated UK show.

The show is watched by up to 1million in the UK, and syndicated byMTV to hundreds of millions ofviewers around the world. Inaddition, it receives a huge amountof media coverage in the tabloidpress and lifestyle magazines.Geordie Shore is hardly a campingshow – but will demonstrate that youcan have warmth and luxury even inNewcastle, in the middle of winter! Inthese tough economic times, theshow will also bring luxury campingto a whole new market of 25 – 35year olds who would never haveconsidered a camping break orholiday.

In the two weeks since the firstpublicity photos were released byMTV, we have already seen a hugerise in the number of visitors to thenetwork website atwww.logpodholidays.co.uk andbookings taken by our client sites forboth Log Pods and the new GothicPod.

For more information, please visit the website at www.thelogpod.co.uk or call us on 01269 850005.

WITHGEORDIESHORE 31st January at 10pm onMTV (Sky channel 126,Virgin 311)

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