Old Farts In Caravan Parks - John Williamson

Advantages: Beautiful surroundings and free entry
Disadvantages: A bit hilly

...Edwardian Baroque building was designed by John Belcher and was built between 1907 and 1909 by millionaire industrialist Baron Ashton in memory of his second wife, Jessy. Over the earlier years the Memorial fell into disrepair but was completely restored in 1986-7. It now hosts exhibitions and concerts and can be hired for private functions, including wedding ceremonies The first floor outdoor viewing gallery gives fantastic views of the surrounding countryside and across Morecambe Bay. To the left the lovely old Lancaster Castle and the Priory Church are clear to see while to the right you can follow the path of the River Lune flows through the city and into Morecambe Bay. The Forest of Bowland, Lake District, Blackpool Tower and Isle of Man are all in view. The Williamson Galleryis situated on the second floor of the Memorial... Read review

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Advantages: Brand new caravans that are well kept.
Disadvantages: As with all caravans a little on the pricey side.

...Apologies in advance, this is long review! After seeing a report on my local news the other night I thought I would review the one thing that, over the last 5-6 years of my life has been a constant, come rain or shine, recession or boom we have visited and stayed at this particular place as our holiday home of choice. The particular report I was referring to earlier, was the fact that out of all the poor companies in my local area (I live in the Midlands, we are one of the worst hit areas for redundancy?s), the caravan companies were flourishing. Now as I have already stated, we (myself, my husband, my two children and various other members of my family, depending who is available on holiday week!), have stayed at this particular caravan site for a while. The caravan site in question is ?Tomlinsons caravan and leisure park... Read review

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Advantages: Fantastic songs wonderful singing
Disadvantages: None

...whisper in my ear A thousand feet have been through here" Three Sons is a semi-autobiographical song, telling the story of a family of cattle farmers, and, of course, John's family are farmers. And, as the farmers in the song, his family have suffered terribly through the recent drought years. I don't propose to list all the songs on this wonderful CD. Why? Because I really would like you to find them out for yourself as you listen to the CD or catch John Williamson in concert. The remaining tracks are Queensland Bungalow, Wonthaggi, Mountain Hideaway, Singing in the Rain, Would I be the One, We're still here, Happy Birthday My Old Friend, Railwayman, Great Ocean Road, Purple Roses, Do I Love You? Thargomindah the Way it is) and The Land of the Truly Free. John has a website at www.malleeboy.com I received the CD as a free gift (I... Read review

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