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BRAKING NEWS FROM THE YORKSHIRE DALES.

Grassington, 26 March, 2010.

Overnight parking is being introduced in car parks owned by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) to help walkers wanting to plan longer hikes.

From April 1, visitors will not have to limit their routes to ones that can be covered in a few hours.

Instead they will be able to buy a parking ticket for either 24 or 48 hours at a cost of £5 or £7.50 respectively so they can go further afield and break their journey overnight at some of the National Park's hotels, guest houses or bed and breakfast businesses.

The new service has been introduced after consultation with car park users, according to Dr Malcolm Petyt, the Authority's Member Champion for Recreation Management.

"We have listened to what people have said they want and we have come up with this facility so they can leave their vehicles for longer periods," he said.

"It will be ideal for visitors who want to extend their stay and go off walking for a weekend, for example.

"We will also be introducing a 10-minute 'free pee' facility in each car park - again at the request of visitors."

For the first time in more than three years, there will be a rise in the cost of all-day tickets - up by 30p to £3.50 for cars and up 60p to £7 for larger vehicles.

Dr Petyt said: "All the revenue from the ticket sales goes towards the maintenance of the car parks and toilets and to National Park projects, and we have kept the increases to an absolute minimum.

"All other ticket costs - including short stay - will be frozen at last year's prices and the popular £10 weekly passes will continue in conjunction with Richmondshire District Council (RDC) providing access to National Park and RDC car parks."

The full list of charges is:

WEBSITE

EU 'Duty Free':  There is of course no longer any such thing as a duty free allowance when travelling within the EU but there are new guidelines about what you can "reasonably bring back" with you.  There are continuing arguments about the legality of all this but many travellers believe that UK customs are currently using these guideline quantities as 'limits'.  A recent court case has resulted in the cigarette limit being raised from 800 to 3200 but be aware that special conditions still apply in Spain for quantities over 800.

See www.hmce.gov.uk/public/yourcust/yourcust.htm for further info but here is the main gist ...

"You can: Bring back into the UK as much EU duty paid tobacco and alcohol as you like as long as it is for your own use, which includes: • Bringing back goods for your own consumption. • Bringing back gifts for family and friends.

You cannot: Bring back goods for commercial purposes, which includes:  • Bringing back goods for payment, even payment in kind.  • Bringing back goods for friends and family if they are paying you, giving you the cost price or paying for some or all of your travel costs.  • Bringing back goods for re-sale.

If you bring back large quantities of alcohol or tobacco goods and are stopped by Customs you may be asked some basic questions about your trip and purchases and the purposes for which you hold the goods.

This particularly applies if you have with you more than the following amounts

These are only guide levels based on European law and Customs do NOT enforce any absolute limits"

"If the Officer is satisfied the goods are being brought into the UK for a commercial purpose, and are not for own use, the goods, along with any vehicle used to transport them, will be liable to seizure and may not be returned."  You have been warned!

WHERE CAN WE GO

Britain's What's On Event Guide WEBSITE

THE 12VOLT SHOP

"12 Volt, the ultimate online store for Motorhome, Caravan, Camper, RV, Marine, Beachhut, Houseboat, Horsebox, Narrowboat, Adventure and Outdoor Leisure Accessories - adding comfort to your dreams"

WEBSITE

MILLER FIELD MOTORHOME CAMPING

SECURE MOTORHOME CAMPING IN THE CENTRE OF AMBELSIDE

BASED ON THE FRENCH 'AIRES' SYSTEM. 

CHARGES

THE COST PER NIGHT IS DEPENDANT ON THE LENGHT OF

YOUR MOTORHOME; REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS.

UPTO 6 METRES = £6.00 PER NIGHT

ABOVE 6 METRES = £8.00 PER NIGHT

FOR BOOKING AND ENQUIRIES THE PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT IS BY EMAIL TO mfmcambles@hotmail.com

 ALTERNATIVELY PLEASE RING 07708 310986 FOR ACCESS DETAILS.

NEW FOR 2010

  Sewerby

The Ship Inn, Cliff Road, Sewerby, YO15 1EW
Right at the end of Cliff Road overlooking the cliffs between Bridlington and Flamborough Head.

The motorhome parking is on the pub car park.
Water and toilet disposal available. 5 motorhomes only.
Contact 01262 672374 (11am to 9pm only) www.shipinnsewerby.co.uk

NEW 2010

Proposal to reduce certain motorway speed limits

The Department for Transport is seeking responses to its proposals to change the maximum speed limits for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) having a maximum laden weight not exceeding 7.5 tonnes. The proposals also include new speed limits for PCVs.

They are proposing to to reduce the speed limit from 70mph to 60mph for HGVs not exceeding 7.5 tonnes, and for PCVs up to 12m long to 65mph. The proposed speed limits for PCVs will also affect passenger vehicles, motor caravans and dual-purpose vehicles with an unladen weight exceeding 3.05 tonnes.

This will mean that every motorhome with a GVW of more than 3500kg (and potentially some with a GVW below 3500kg) will be restricted to 65mph on motorways.

Details of the consultation, and how to make a response can be found here: www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/2010-06/

If you own a motorhome and think you may be affected by this proposal please take the time to submit a response!

NEW FOR 2009

ALL THE AIRES SPAIN AND PORTUGAL.

Brand new for 2009.
As it says in the title this is all the Aires in Spain and Portugal. Not only the Aires but also all the LPG outlets in Spain and a good selection in Portugal.

Vicarious Books published all the Aires Spain and Portugal in 2009. Chris and Meli the Partners of Vicarious Books carried the research in the autumn 2008. All the Aires Spain and Portugal is unique as there is no other guide in any other language.

Key Features
* Totally unique no other guide available
* Aires and LPG inspected autumn 2008
* 3 pictures per Aire, 2 entries per page
* All the LPG outlets in Spain
* Onsite GPS coordinates
* Key to symbols also in Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian and French.

t the beginning of each section there is an overview map with the Aires/lpg marked on. There are 39 listing in the Portuguese Aires section, 4 of these being good beachside parking areas and 6 being Barragems (inland reservoirs). All the other listings are municipally provided serviced motorhome stopovers that are mostly free.
The Spanish Aires section has 85 listings, 2 of these are daytime only parking areas and 5 are motorway services that have motorhome service points though overnight parking is not recommended. All the other listings are municipally provided serviced motorhome stopovers that are mostly free.

All The Aires Spain and Portugal  CLICK FOR INFO

yes it is in france in normandie in manche near Saint-lô...at condé-sur-Vire!!! very nice and lovely activity...

 PET PASSPORT

Travelling in Europe: your health insured abroad

Travelling in Europe: your mobile phone

Travelling in Europe: driving licence and car insurance

EU Health Insurance Card - Don't go on holiday without it!

Accommodation is available at The New Inn, Cropton and we also provide free camping and caravanning in the grounds of the brewery. Booking is advisable, as space is limited. As well as the ale we also have live music on every day. Food is also avaliable all weekend.

CAMPERVANS BANISHED FROM FRONT

the brakes on campervans parking on the sea front to share its glorious views.

CARAVAN SALON CLUB

 THE NEW AIRE AT LE MONT SAINT MICHEL

Tarif 2007
8€/24h services + électricité inclus.
ou services seuls:
2,60€: vidanges, eau potable (100L)

 Calais

Local area map:

Cap Gris-Nez, a bird-watchers paradise
The cliffs on the French Channel coast, less than 30 km from England, lie opposite Dungeness. Here you have an ideal vantage point to watch seabirds, particularly in autumn when the flocks from Northern Europe and Siberia migrate towards the Atlantic over the Channel and the North Sea.

Gannets, sterns, skuas, puffins as well as wading birds large and small, sea ducks and penguins fly past the Cap from mid-August to mid-November. Later, at the first signs of approaching cold in the North, you can spot the loons, geese and ducks as they flee to the warm south.

Calais region.
http://www.calais.ws/CalaisRegion.htm

Parc Saint-Pierre and Calais war museum
http://www.calais.ws/ParcSaint-Pierre.htm

The Watch Tower

http://www.calais.ws/LeTourDuGuet.htm

Auchan Calais, shopping center in Calais

• Online catalogue
• Shopping center
• Wine tips
• Account

 http://www.sainsburyscalais.co.uk/

 
http://www.carrefour-calais.com/modulosite2/new-gb.htm

http://www.tesco-france.com/frame.php?rub=&main=home&left=left

important (Stellplatz and motorhome-related) German expressions and their English translation:

  The Moray firth is home to about 130 Bottlenose Dolphins.

Where to see them

The best places to see the Dolphins are on land.
There is an excellent Dolphin and Seal Watch Centre just north of the Kessock Bridge where you can observe and listen to them, in the narrows between North and South Kessock.

http://www.dolphintripsavoch.co.uk/

SEE THE DOLPHINS

Mémorial Pegasus
Celebrating the first hours of liberation, the Pegasus Memorial is dedicated to the men of the British 6th Airborne Division, the first to land in Normandy during the night of 5th/6th of June 1944.

Centre Juno Beach
Built on the site where the Canadians landed on D-Day, Juno Beach Center relates the Canadian's role during the military operations. Visitors can discover the contemporary canadian society, culture and values.

Musée du Débarquement
Based on the very place of the landings, this museum is dedicated to the extraordinary artificial
port built by the allied forces in 1944. It will help you to understand how this huge piece of
work made the Normand Victory Happen.

Arromanches 360°
At Arromanches 360, you are in the thick of the action. "Le prix de la Liberté", an outstanding film,
is shown here 9 screens in a circular theatre. Combining pictures of the 1944 landings and Normandy
as it is today, this 360° film show is an unforgettable experience.

William the Conqueror founded the city 1000 years ago and changed Caen's destiny for ever.
The city has an exceptional historical heritage. The Castle, the Men's Abbey and the Ladies' Abbey figure among the jewels of Norman architecture.

The Men's Abbey
Built in 1063 by William the Conqueror, the Men's Abbey contains
the abbey church of Saint-Etienne as well as the monastery buildings
which today house Caen City Hall.

The Ladies' Abbey
Founded by Matilda around 1060 and magnificently restored today,
the Ladies' Abbey includes both the abbey church dedicated to the Trinity
and monastery buildings.

The Château
Built in around 1060 to house Duke William's residential palace,
the Château of Caen remains one of the largest fortified enclosures in Europe.

Blonville/Mer, le paradis des enfants, vous accueille toute l'année entre mer et campagne dans une ambiance familiale et conviviale. Détente, loisirs, promenades, découvertes culturelles et animations sportives rythmeront votre séjour à Blonville.

Money in France

Like most EU countries the Euro is the national currency. Be careful not to run short of money on a Friday as the banks close from Saturday to  Monday inclusive.  Be especially careful around public holidays when they also close.  We met someone in the Dordogne on a Friday afternoon when everything had shut for a national festival….they faced the prospect of making it through to the following Tuesday without any cash!

Using credit and/or debit cards  Only use cards for cash in an emergency.  It's OK to use them for meals, hotel bills etc..  Debit cards can often be used - HSBC debit (switch) cards will work in any ATM showing the "Maestro" sign.  You need to know your pin.  Your account will be debited immediately and you will be charged a handling fee and possibly a commission.

About travellers cheques: Consider taking some travellers cheques as they are generally safe and often insured. The only limitation is that you have to take time out to visit a bank or bureau de change to get them cashed and there is a trend for banks not to cash them - ATMs are the order of the day!  We were charged £1.75 when we made a withdrawal with our Maestro card which seemed reasonable and the exchange rate was fair.

Exchange Rate: Very roughly 1.4Euros = £1.  An accurate calculator is offered by Travelex.

Caravan Gas Abroad - Calor's Solution

Following feedback from customers about the issue of cylinder availability whilst touring in Europe, Calor has launched a new scheme to offer caravanners a solution. In order to meet the energy needs of caravanners who remain abroad for long periods, Calor will allow caravanners the 'free loan' of an additional cylinder in return for a deposit. When the empty cylinder is returned, the deposit, less the cost of the gas, will be refunded. The loan scheme is a result of ongoing customer feedback, and a survey carried out by Calor to identify the requirements of touring caravanners travelling to Europe. Over half the caravanners who responded to the survey travel to Europe, and a large proportion of those stay abroad for three to four weeks at a time, so are likely to require a gas refill. The scheme will be available at any of the 55 Calor owned sites located throughout Britain and offers caravanners real peace of mind when travelling abroad. You can order new and refill Calor gas cylinders via our dedicated online ordering system and get them delivered straight to your door.

Regulator Changeover Guide

We've put together this guide on how to connect a regulator to a range of Calor cylinders to make things easier for you, and to help ensure the safe use of Calor appliances. Select the cylinder you are using from the list below for instructions on how to connect a regulator. Please note, instructions can vary from cylinder to cylinder, so it is important that you choose the right guide. Remember that regulators must be included in the connection between the cylinder and the appliance, except for appliances designed to operate at cylinder pressure. The regulator is set precisely by the manufacturer to control the pressure of the supply and must not be adjusted. Replace any regulator that shows signs of wear or damage.     Patio Gas™ Cylinders - 5kg and 13kg Detailed instructions showing you how to connect and disconnect regulators on a 5kg or a 13kg Patio Gas cylinder.   Butane Cylinders - 4.5kg If you are using 4.5kg butane cylinders, and you want instructing as to how to change regulators - this is the section for you.   Butane Cylinders - 7kg, 12kg and 15kg Instructions and diagrams to help you connect and disconnect regulators from larger butane cylinders - either 7kg, 12kg or 15kg models.   Propane Cylinders - 3.9kg, 6kg, 13kg, 19kg and 47kg For help connecting and/or disconnecting regulators on all Calor Propane cylinders, select this part of our changeover guide.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas which can be produced if an appliance is not working correctly. It is difficult to recognise as it has no colour, smell or taste. Symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to that of a viral infection. It effects the mental ability causing a person to become incapable without knowing. Symptoms of exposure to Carbon Monoxide: Tightness across the forehead Headache Severe headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting Coma, intermittent convulsions Depressed heart action, slowed respiration If the exposure has been severe it may cause death Learn more about carbon monoxide poisoning at http://www.co-awareness.co.uk/

Cylinders

This section contains all you need to know about all aspects of LPG cylinders. So whether you want to learn more about cylinder siting, or just find out how to connect and disconnect cylinders, follow the links below to find the answers.         Cylinder Siting Guidance covering the use, siting, installation and storage of cylinders. Handling & Storage Methods and do and don'ts when it comes to the handling of LPG cylinders.         Responsibilities Outlining the scope of Calor and customer responsibilties. Cylinder Cages Siting and general information about the use of cylinder cages for safe storage.         Cylinder Components How LPG cylinders work and their sizes, types and offtakes. Changing Cylinders Guidance on how to connect and disconnect cylinders.

rench government's new decision on access to the French healthcare system for inactive citizens from other EU countries

Published: 17 December 2007

Following representations made to the French government, we can confirm that the French Health Ministry has modified its decision regarding access to the French healthcare system for inactive citizens from other EU countries already residing in France.

• French government's new decision on access to the French healthcare system for inactive citizens from other EU countries

Prepare your vehicle and journey in advance

LPG refills

Until recently (winter 2004/5) it has been difficult, if not impossible, to get fixed LPG tanks refilled in spain. The situation has now changed and the following is a list of LPG stations that are reported to be able to fill LPG tanks

About CampingCard

Once again you can enjoy bargain camping with CampingCard ACSI in 2008! By showing your CampingCard you can once more enjoy an inexpensive holiday in the early and late season for 10, 12 or 14 euros per night!

The choice this year is greater than ever, something we are proud of! You are welcome with your CampingCard ACSI at no fewer than 1332 camp sites in 19 countries!

And the good news for you is that, by showing your CampingCard you will always pay less than the lowest rate that the camp site offers in low season. This discount can be anything up to 50% off the regular price!

Just as nice as in the high season!

The campsite itself is just as nice as it is in the high season, the owners guarantee the same level of hospitality and service. Most of the facilities are available in the low season as well, you just pay less. A lot of campsites will even give you extra discount the longer you stay.

 The advantages of the CampingCard ACSI are:

Our CampingCard is first and foremost a discount card. Money saved by camping in these bargain periods can be used for any number of enjoyable pursuits. However, another reason for camping outside the high season - and for some the biggest advantage is relaxation.

You avoid congested roads, the sites are quieter, you rarely need to reserve a pitch and the staff have much more time and attention for you. Additionally the local sights and museums around your camp site are less crowded.In other words: everything you need for a relaxing and carefree holiday awaits you. We hope you will make the most of it!