Even the kitchen sink is having an overhaul!

the ladies...nearly done!

Work is progressing at a sprinters pace at the moment.  The toilet block has really started to take shape over the last ten days with the installation of the cubicles.  We are hoping tomorrow the shower cubicles will go into the ladies, then it is final push to get in the toilet roll holders, mirrors up and a big clean next week of the ladies.

The family and disabled bathrooms are having the walls and floors put in today and then they will be fitted out early next week.  We have also seen the installation of roof lights, the sinks being plumbed into the dish washing area, the outside tap for  dog/bike washing going in place and a final push on plumbing.

The men's toilet block is coming on nicely, the quick drying solid floor was finished off today, so we can start getting the toilets in there soon.

This year we have decided to welcome the Devon and Cornwall Caravan Club Rally in for the Easter period, but then officially open on the 1st May once we have finished off the Winter improvements.  So the rally are coming in next week knowing that they will have use of limited facilities.  This rally group joined us twice last season so we are really pleased to welcome them back this year.

dish washing area

men's flooring

As well as the toilet block there is of course the rest of the park to get ready.  I have been in stocking the shop today, I am very excited about our new bread baskets (it's the simple things that make me happy).  This year we will stocking all the usual's plus dog food, baby food, camping essentials and much more.  I have also been sorting out the back office - as a family we have a room in our reception building which we use when we are on the park with children.  It has become a bit of a store room, however it is now getting a make over with a table for us to have our tea at, a television and a toy corner for the girls.

This week we have had glorious weather, the sun is really warm - in fact I even got sun burnt yesterday sitting in the garden.  We ventured to Cardinham Woods this week.  It is a really lovely spot for both families with young and older children and dog walkers.  There are a series of trails varying in length - we always do the Lady Vale walk as it is short and doable for toddler legs.  The worm trail keeps them entertained too.  There is a lovely natural play area and a beautiful cafe called Woods Cafe which offers yummy homemade cakes.  I am very excited about the woods as we have just signed up to the new Forest School running there - keep an eye out for one of events in the holidays run by the brilliant Claire.  We completed a term at a different venue before Christmas and the girls loved it so we cant wait to start again in April.