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Re: What are you all up to
Once the wind had died down, yesterday, there was an outbreak of awnings and lights at Chatsworth! Haven't bothered with our awning since it would have to come down on Thursday so just making do with the canopy. The chap next door has really gone to town - had a good laugh at the front end of a reindeer stuck to the front of his van whilst the other half is on the back😀 - and those two reindeer supposedly pulling his van look like two enormous pink pigs!! Have to say, everyone has been very considerate - looked out about 11pm last night and the site was in total darkness.
Merry Christmas to all from Richard, Rosamund and Princess Meg of Hornsea.🥂☃️🎁
Re: Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Hope one and all have whatever Christmas they wish for and that those travelling arrive safely. Take care folks but enjoy it.
New club book and map arrived yippee
hi pleased to announce our new club site book and map has arrived, yes you can call me old fashion but with the unreliability of the app etc the book is best, for me anyway.
Re: Splash & Dash
There are aspects and decisions made by organisations that I am a member of that I don't necessarily agree with but I have to ask myself whether they are so integral to me being a member. If they are then I have to reconsider my membership. Both the National Trust and RSPB have made some decisions in the last few years that I haven't been happy with but they were incidental to the overall aims of both organisations that I had no reason to stop being a member.
So, it may be that some members have similar feelings about the topic in discussion here. Just because you would like a change to a procedure or dislike it doesn't mean your continuing membership should be in question. I can't see Splash and Dash being a deal breaker for many Motorhomers. There are plenty of other ways around the problem. Personally I would use a 1 night stay on a CL or CS with basic facilities but each to their own. I see no reason why, though, members cannot lobby for change. If the powers that be decide for or against it they will upsetting some members. I'm sure hardly anyone on here was asked whether we should have Glamping Pods on site. If this was a deal breaker then fine, you have to stop your membership but surely your membership is a question for yourself and conscience. Same with this discussion.
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Hello all,
Kieran, myself and the team wanted to take a moment to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!
We’ll both be around during the festive period, so if you need any help or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
That said, we’d also like to gently remind everyone about maintaining a positive and respectful environment here on the forum. If you happen to come across a post that violates our community guidelines, please don’t ignore it. Reporting is straightforward—just click the little flag icon on the bottom left of the post and select a reason from the dropdown menu. If three or more members flag the same post, it will automatically go into our moderation queue for review. Your cooperation helps keep this space enjoyable for everyone.
Now, to spread the holiday spirit, we’d love to hear from you. What are your plans for Christmas? Do you have a go-to holiday tradition you look forward to every year? Or maybe a favourite Christmas memory you’d like to share? Feel free to join the discussion below—we’d love to hear your stories!
Rowena
Re: What are you all up to
Slowly slowly getting there. There's an lot going on that means I have a lot of farm admin etc. In between I'm trying to get ahead with Christmas. Presents wrapped. Menu planned (and first dish in the freezer). Tree up with lights on. Baubles etc to follow later. Rum Butter made (and tested on toasted fruit bread this morning). Todays dinner in the oven. Bills to pay this afternoon.
But, a partial day off tomorrow - lunch out for my Birthday. It's definitely another day older and deeper in debt!
P.S. If we are at home - the midday meal is "dinner". If we eat out - it's "lunch".
Re: What are you all up to
Last Christmas Concert last night.... with the Brewood Singers 1in Brewood Parish Church.... We had a lovely audience and we filled everyone of the 280 seats - tickets had all gone before the end of November ...just church services left now, here back in Polesworth.... 👍👍
Someone sent me a photo..... apologies... I had to take my jacket off - just too warm!! 🙂
David
DSB
Re: What are you all up to
@nelliethehooker lovely interesting photos. Another fan here of the Arts and Crafts and Pre Raphaelite artists and designers. Looks a wonderful place. Not quite up to those standards, but I had an hour with some greenery and feathers myself a couple of days ago….l
Re: What are you all up to
Inside Wightwick Manor with it's Christmas decoration.
The Entrance Hall and Minstrals Gallery
The decorations on the large tree are made from copies of William Morris wallpaper.
Re: What are you all up to
There was also a special 15 min specially commissioned immersive projection in the Long Gallery called Rapturous Delights, which was inspired by the Horsus Croomensis, the detailed 1824 guide and record of the plants in the Court's landscape gardens.
