We are now moving into Spring after such a long and cold winter. Here in the New Forest life is just starting to re emerge. The lovely dancing yellow daffodils line the verges and banks. The first green shoots of the bluebells are peeping through the ground. We have enjoyed a few lovely sunny days in the south and we have seen quite a few large bumble bees flying around heralding the start of warmer times (we hope). The New Forest ponies still wear their thick winter coats. The foaling season is very close and we will soon be seeing lots of lovely little foals roaming the Forest.
I went on a walk along the Barton cliff top last week only to see the devastation that had been caused by the winter storms to the soft sandy cliffs. In many places the cliffs had fallen into the sea leaving the footpaths dangerously close to the edge. I remember the storms of November 2009 that we endured down here. I was up on the cliff top taking pictures holding on to the fence for dear life, feeling the full force of the hurricane force winds battering the coastline. The bay was a sea of surging foam, roaring angily against the foot of the cliffs.
- Barton on Sea cliffs
We are now looking forward to the Easter school holidays at Bashley Park. The caravans have all been spring cleaned and ready for occupation. We have had a good response for the first Easter week 3 – 10 April. We still have a few vacancies for the 10 – 17 April to fill, so if you fancy taking the kids away for an early holiday we are offering a special discounted holiday rate on that week and also the following week too. There will be plenty to do with the indoor swimming pool, golf course, adventure playground, childrens club, cabaret entertainment, indoor and outdoor sports. In addition to the facilities on the Park there is plenty to do in the local area such as horse riding, cycling, surfing, sailing, walking, fishing etc.
Jan
