24/05/2008 by Bob and Di.

The regrading of the entrance to the drive has produced many positive comments from returning visitors, so we are pleased with this improvement to Parc Verger.

We have been very fortunate with weather here this year, until recently, when the local lakes and reservoirs are getting their Spring top-up! We were able to have a Champagne Reception at Christmas outside in the warm sunshine, and then BBQ bacon butties for those here on New Years Day, when we sat outside over a few glasses until around 4pm again in the warm sunshine. Then for two or three weeks in February we enjoyed more warm days, when we were all spending time outdoors in T-shirts and shorts, lulling us into a false sense that summer really is on its way!

Throughout the first three months of 2008 we have welcomed many visitors, and have had very few pitches available. During February we welcomed one couple with four wonderfully well-behaved dogs, three of which won accolades at the recent Crufts Show! In fact we have been full for several nights in March, and have already taken many bookings for the summer which we find very encouraging.

At the beginning of March, the contractors moved onto the additional piece of land in order to remove the tree stumps and the enormous amount of tree roots which had  been left after we cleared all the trees and bushes.

We now await the visit of a local farmer who will till the land, enabling us to put down fertilizer and plant grass seed, after which he will return to roll the land. When the grass has grown and the land settled we will be able to cater for additional visitors in the summer months (not necessarily this year, because the ground needs time to settle). Following completion of the work on this land we will turn back to the installation of sanitary facilities in the chalet which, when completed, will enable us to welcome ‘Tent’ campers as well as more Caravanners.

For those planning visits to this area we have added an “Events Calendar” to our “Things to do” page, and we recommend that you book early if you are considering joining us for some of these activities, especially for those involving meals. The August 15^th evening, with fireworks and dancing after the meal, is likely to be very popular, and having been full for it in 2007, we expect there to be a big demand again for the Cidre et Cochonaille (Pork and Cider) day, which is always on the third Sunday in October, this year the 19^th .

Wherever you may be travelling, go safely!

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