CMC The Firs

 Just had a week at the above site in Derbyshire which is one we  have been to a few times before.

Since our last visit it has,thankfully,become adults only which has made it much more pleasant and peaceful.

 Let's hope a few more CMC sites go the same way.

One downside of what seems to be becoming prevalent at CMC sites is the reduction in the number of site shops.

This site had zilch in the "shop" apart from some toilet fluid so if you want to knock up a quick meal after a late arrival or simply an ice cream then you're out of luck.

As it is the middle of nowhere there is no local shop,not very good. 

No problems with the Cadiz fortunately,the repaired toilet flush worked fine

Very little else to say as we only ventured into Belper a couple of times and went out with some friends to some shopping outlet ( forget the name ).

Away for three weeks in Norfolk for our next trip.

Ian 

 

Yearly Service

Had the yearly service done today.

Remains bone dry fortunately.

 Only one thing found and that was the flush tank pump had taken its bat home.

Was OK on last trip,anyway got it replaced so all OK now,I don't suppose it owes us a great deal after eleven years.

Ian 

Kitchen Roll Holder

We always seem to trying to find a place for the kitchen roll,we have an Isabella dispenser but this takes up room on the front shelf.

Fitted one of these today:-

Sorry the picture is upside down.

Located it to the bottom of the cupboard over the sink:-

Easy to fit with an adhesive pad or screws,I did both.

If using the screws use some a little shorter than those supplied as if not they go through to the cupboard base  above.

Cost about £15 from Amazon.

Ian

CMC Beechwood Grange

 Just coming to the end of six nights at the above site being our first trip away for 2026.

Been here many times before as it is our "local" CMC site being only about forty five minutes from home.

Weather has been very kind,

Still as pleasant a site as ever,now with the addition of ten seasonal pitches,

No Cadiz problems after the winter lay up fortunately.

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If anyone is after a caravan vacuum cleaner as I was recently after our Dyson handheld bit the dust,then try one of these:

Only £20 from Dunelm but other outlets are available as they say.

Excellent for the caravan and car.

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Chap on the neighbouring pitch was using one of these connected to his waste water pipes:

The blue cable is nothing to do with it,just an electric cable.

The waste water drains into the grey box,a filter inside filters all the crap out of the water then the clean water drains out of holes underneath into the ground,remove the filter periodically to clean it.

No need for a Wastemaster.

Said he has used it for two years with no problem.

Costs about £27 off E Bay.

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Finally a chap opposite wanted a new Whale water pump.

He found a place in Wetherby called Caratech whose prices are reasonable and there is free shipping for on line purchases.

Caratech

They appear to stock most leading brands so might be worth a look.

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Ian