Luxury lodges for sale at top Yorkshire park

There was a historical theme to the opening of the latest phase of Hollicarrs holiday lodge park in Escrick, near York, on September 21.

Rupert Fairfax opened Harts’ Nook, as part of an English Civil-War themed day at Escrick Park. Around 250 people heard how Mr Fairfax’s ancestor, General ‘Black Tom’

Fairfax, met with the other generals in May 1644 at Escrick Park to monitor progress of the siege of York, which led to the decisive battle of Marston Moor. The event also raised £226.14 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

For more information on the Hollicarrs, call 0800 980 8070.

Save 10% on a luxury leisure lodge at the Hollicarrs

Visitors to Hart's Nook, the new holiday and second home development on top Yorkshire lodge park, the Hollicarrs, can save 10% on a brand new luxury leisure lodge this weekend only.

Hart's Nook launches this weekend, 20th and 21st September, with a preview on Saturday and a Civil War-themed fun day for all the family on Sunday.

Two lodges will be on show, a Savannah Special from Lissett and a Jasmine Opus by Advent. Both measure 50ft x 22.

Prices start at £190,000 and rise to £250,000 for a top of the range model, so you could save between £19,000 and £25,000 if you decide to buy this weekend.

Visit www.escrick.com or telephone 01904 728252 for details.

We want your best park and garden photos

Once again, the quality of gardens on display at the annual Redhill Park gardening competition, featured in our upcoming October issue (on sale Friday, September 19th), was superb. The green-fingered residents at this pretty Norfolk park really pulled out all the stops.

I'd love to get more photos of your great gardens and parks. We're always on the lookout for the nation's best kept sites so send me your pics! If we like the look of your park we might even pay you a visit. If your photos are really impressive you could win a prize too!

So what are you waiting for? You can post your pictures to: Alex Melvin, Editor, Park Home & Holiday Caravan, Leon House, 233 High Street, Croydon CR9 1HZ. Alternatively, email your photos to: alex_melvin@ipcmedia.com

New editor Alex Melvin wants to hear from you!

Phew! It's been a busy week. After getting back from Europe's biggest park home and holiday caravan show at Stoneleigh, I've now taken up the reins a`s your new editor.

I had a fantastic time at Stoneleigh and really enjoyed meeting you all. As well as running the rule over all those lovely new homes, it was great to hear your views on the magazine and website.

As editor, I want to continue the good work of my predecessor Emma Bartlett. That means listening to you.

You can contact me any time on 020 8726 8253 or by e-mail at alex_melvin@ipcmedia.com.

Pathfinder Park Homes to open its doors to the public

Pathfinder have been leading the way with a number of exciting initiatives recently. Look out for our special feature on energy efficiencies and Pathfinder's pioneering work on park home eco-certificates in October's issue (published on Friday, September 19th).

The company will also welcome visitors to its Devon showrooms for an open weekend from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour Pathfinder’s open workshops, see bespoke homes being built, browse through an extensive selection of fixtures and fittings and view a luxury Lodge.

For more information, visit http://www.pathfinderhomes.co.uk/site/1/OPEN_DAYS.html

I want to see more of your pretty gardens

I know how much you love gardening. In this month's issue we've got more great small gardening tips from our expert Peter McHoy. As well as that, we also feature two of the prettiest parks around - Penton Park in Surrey and Hill Top Park in Warwickshire.

Is your park a beauty or an eyesore? Is your garden worth shouting about? I'd love to hear from you and get some photos too! Write to me at: Park Home & Holiday Caravan, 233 High Street, Croydon CR9 1HZ or e-mail alex_melvin@ipcmedia.com.

Don't miss this week's park home show at Stoneleigh

I'm off to the National Park Home & Leisure Lodge Show at Stoneleigh tomorrow and I can't wait!

All the latest park homes will be on show from the UK's top manufacturers, along with a great selection of leisure lodges. If you haven't got your tickets yet call 0871 945 4510.

See you there maybe!

Find your perfect park with our help

We're looking for readers to be part of our monthly Help Us Find a Park Home feature.

If you're currently looking for a park home in England, email alex_melvin@ipcmedia.com right now and we'll be in touch to help you find your new home.

Government releases consultation document on dispute resolution options

Currently when problems arise between park home owners and their park owner options for resolution are limited. It's the county courts that hear cases brought under the Mobile Homes Act and Government figures suggest only around 60 cases reach the courts each year.

Housing Minister Iain Wright recently announced that he would be examining dispute resolution options for park home owners with the intention of providing better access to justice for residents. The Government has now released its consultation document on the subject. Park home owners and park owners alike are invited to respond and choose from three options, giving detailed reasons for the choice.

The three choices are as follows:

• Jurisdiction to remain with the county courts
• Transfer of jurisdiction to existing residential property tribunals
• Transfer of jurisdiction to a dedicated park home tribunal

Visit www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/parkhomesjustice to download your copy of the consultation document and make sure you send your response back to the DCLG by 22 August 2008.

Let me know what your preferred option is.