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| Breaking News Hi all Just to keep you updated on progress for this year's new (and hopefully) improved WASH. So far, we have had bookings from 12 different groups and the signs are that this year could well be well up on last years figure of 179. Comfortably Manor Park can let us have 240ish berths. Wouldn't it be fun to stick two fingers up at Searles and roll out the 'Sold Out' boards for the first time in nearly 20 years! We have had a meeting with the new management of Manor Park and have agreed that once the disco has finished and at the same time the bar closes, that there will be no herding out of the venues (unlike last years incredibly rude ending on the Sunday). We have 30 minutes to cool down and chill out. Hence the disco will finish at 1.30am on Friday, 2.15am on the Saturday and 1.00am on the Sunday. We have a line-up which we are waiting to finalise contracts with, which hopefully will involve 2 in-venue daytime activities on the Saturday and Sunday as well as the return of a town treasure hunt. As things progress we will keep you updated. For anyone who hasn't been for a year or two, come back and see the new venue, it may not be as 'corporate' as Searles but its warm, inviting and they actually want us there! Paul Catterwell, WASH 2010 Bookings Officer VENUE CHANGE Just recently, most people will have received a letter from the WASH 2010 committee detailing the commitment we have made to Searles to enable us to hold WASH this year, namely the guarantee of paying for 250 accommodation places. Those who attended the National AGM in February will also have heard our views on the future of WASH and the importance of the relationship we have developed with Searles after all these years of holding the event at that venue. It has now been made obvious to us that the management of Searles do not share our views on the importance of this relationship, and that our understanding of the commitment they required from us was incorrect. We have been advised that they now require us to pay them a premium of £4000 (plus the cost of using their PA system at £1200) in addition to the normal accommodation costs incurred. After lengthy discussions and debate, we have come to the opinion that even if we were able, at a push, to run WASH 2010 on this basis, the idea of basically giving up our reserves from previous years to provide Searles with more profit is not one with which we would feel comfortable. WASH reserves should be there to ensure the continuance of the event and provide members with the best value event with the highest quality entertainment that we can. To pay this amount would effectively bring WASH to an end as far as being self-funding is concerned. In addition, we could not in all conscience ask for funding from Areas knowing that a large proportion of the money given would be going straight into Searles’ profits, so this may well have been the last year of WASH. In view of this we have made taken the decision to hold WASH 2010 at a different venue, still in Hunstanton and as a strange irony it is next door to Searles. This is something that we have previously stated we would not be happy to do and had we felt that the relationship we thought we had with Searles still existed we would not be considering now – as it is we feel that our hand has been forced by their decision to charge us this extortionate amount. With the change of venue will also come a necessity for a slight change of attitude. The top of the range accommodation, which we have become used to is no longer available, however the venue we have chosen has impressed us with their helpfulness and willingness to work with us to provide members with the best weekend possible. The overall facilities available to us are more limited, the accommodation more basic, but this will enable us to invest more in entertainment and at the same time reduce the cost to members, as we are very aware of the financial situation many people currently find themselves in. I am now sorting booking forms and it will be with you soon as possible so you can start saving. Paul Catterwell
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Friday 5th - Monday 8th November 2010
Manor Park Holiday Village |
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Theme Nights Friday - tba Saturday - tba Sunday - tba |
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| What Do I Get?
3 nights
accommodation Plus the company of friends and fellow members |
Cost is determined by chosen accommodation so please see booking forms for full information |
Entertainment
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| WASH
DOCUMENTATION
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It is quite possible to overlook that WASH is an ideal
opportunity for you to have a relaxing Autumn break in the company of
friends in the popular Norfolk countryside at a much reduced price than
you would expect to pay at Centre PARCs or other similar centres (Four
sharing at Centre Parcs Thetford in similar standard accommodation over
the same weekend would be £112 each).
The Norfolk coastline gives the more energetic a chance for spectacular walking and the area is steeped in traditional Country Pubs. Within 15 minute of Searles is Royal Sandringham, with over 1000 acres of woodland to explore. If retail therapy floats your boat, then the City of Norwich is less than an hour away and has recently opened a new shopping centre which has been described as one of the best in the UK. As we have said, we believe the party atmosphere at WASH is second to none, but if a relaxing stress free break in the company of friends is what you fancy then WASH has the answers. Keith Israel |
Photos & videos 2009 |
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On Site Facilities include tba |
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