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Leaflet Distribution Opportunities

2010-10-29T01:05:00.000-07:00

In 2011 Northern Print Distribution will be attending three shows and we will be distributing branded packs full of information on days out for groups and individuals. This is a successful and cost effective way for you to get your literature to a large number of potential customers.

Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show, 14th - 16th January 2011

• Held at Manchester Central from 14th to 16th January, this is the largest consumer travel exhibition - the perfect place for exhibitors to meet face to face with a high quality targeted audience.

• The unmissable event for travel inspiration - 'the world under one roof'

Great Days Out Groups Show, 5th March 2011

• Directly target group travel organisers

• The largest one day group travel event in the UK

• 2000+ group travel organisers

Including tour operators and guides, teachers, major retailers, retirement associations, sports and social clubs, executive PA's and specialist groups.

BBC Gardeners' World Live and BBC Good Food Show Summer, 15th to 19th June 2011

• BBC Gardeners' World Live attracts gardeners and countryside enthusiasts in their droves, with 105,000 visitors in 2010.

• BBC Good Food Show Summer caters for all businesses in the food and drink sector and is perfect for targeting a discerning food loving audience.

Can you afford to miss out?

You can pick which show you would like to have your leaflets distributed at, or take advantage of our special offer for all three shows.

Daily Telegraph Holiday Show

2000 leaflets required. Cost to distribute £100

Great Days Out Group Show

700 leaflets required. Cost to distribute £75

BBC Gardeners' World Live/Summer Food Show

4000 leaflets required. Cost to distribute £150

SPECIAL OFFER: All three shows for £295

To place your promotional leaflet or special offer voucher into our packs, contact Mike Davis on 015395 67690 or by email at mike@npdnorth.co.uk

Book by 19th November to benefit from our special offer

Free Admission to South Lakes Wild Animal Park this weekend --- Help for Haiti

2010-01-18T07:52:00.001-08:00

Free Admission to South Lakes Wild Animal Park this weekend --- Help for Haiti

South Lakes Wild Animal Park overwhelmed by the reports coming from Haiti of the damage, destruction and loss of life are offering free admission this Saturday and Sunday for anyone who will donate £2 at the entrance to the Emergency Earthquake Appeal.

Nobody can fail to be moved by the pictures on the news at the weekend of hundreds of people desperate for food, water, medical supplies, emergency shelter; and with the situation, in the poorest country in the western hemisphere, likely to only get worse with potentially more than 2 million needing desperate help, staffs were compelled to do something.

Park owner David Gill agreed so any adult, child, oap who donates £2 at the entrance to the disaster will get free admission to the park on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th January.

NEW STARS TO BE REVEALED: also on show for the very first time since arriving in the park just before Christmas are our latest arrivals Southern Tamandua. Tamandua or “Anteaters” are from South America and although still in quarantine within the park will be moved to the primate house ready for the weekend where visitors will get the very first glimpse of these amazing and very special arrivals.

Keepers have also been busy putting a plan of events together for the weekend and here’s what’s in store:

11.30 Hand feed giraffes

12.30-1.30 Walk through aviary will be open every day where visitors can meet our new Macaws and birds

2.30 Tiger feeding

3.00 Hand feed penguins

3.20 Lion feeding

3.45 Hand feed giraffes

All day Hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and Emus

What else to see – winter babies:

The park has some recent additions for visitors to meet including a Siamang baby and Squirrel monkey babies down in the primate house, look out for the Capuchin baby in the South American Bear enclosure, and perhaps the first baby to try and spot as you come through the gates (maybe hanging off mum) will be the Mandrill baby.

Alongside visitors favourites including the 2 Rhino calves Nyala and Zimba; Bears, Hippos and Caribbean Flamingos – from the island of Haiti.

ICE RINK OPEN: get wrapped up and enjoy a spin on the ice the rink will be open every day (additional charge)

MAKI RESTAURANT: Staff in the restaurant are planning some warming specials for the weekend the cafe will be open for hot and cold meals and snacks. The wild things gift shop for unusual souvenirs.

Mike from NPD involved with Cockermouth Floods

2009-11-22T07:41:00.001-08:00

Mike Davis from NPD/daysoutinfo.co.uk is the Training Officer for Bay Search and Rescue who where called to assist in the Cockermouth floods rescue effort.

As part of Bay Search and Rescue's new role assisting Cumbria Fire and Rescue, the teams Hagglund ATERV (all terrain emergency response vehicle) and Landrover Ambulance was escorted under blue lights to Cockermouth on Friday afternoon where the 8 strong BSAR crew worked alongside teams from all over the UK to help evacuate residents, and provide assistance to those wishing to remain in their houses. Initially in the raging fast moving floods, powerful boats were used. Subsequently as the water levels dropped and the amount of debris increased in and below the water, boats are less useful,but vehicles still cannot be used, so the Hagglund ATERV capable of carrying 18 people in warm, dry and relative comfort was a useful asset. The crews worked from arrival Friday afternoon through to late Saturday, catching bits of sleep in the vehicles in between tasks. The Hagglund was the last vehicle operating in the towns flooded Main Street at 1.30am Friday night, and the first vehicle back in at first light mapping the flood depth and perimeters.

Subsequently both our vehicles were tasked to the 'Gote' area on the far side of the river which had been completely cut off apart from by rescue boat since the start of the floods. The Hagglund again was the first vehicle into the area and spent the rest of the day evacuating residents, including a medical emergency case by stretcher, and ferrying in bridge surveyors and engineers. It also recovered dozens of computers holding vital medical records for a large proportion of Cockermouth residents from the flooded medical centre. The devastation was clear to see with cars thrown everwhere and roads and walls ripped apart by the force of the water. Koi carp, obviously from garden ponds were found by the team swimming in remaining flood water on the estate. As the flood levels dropped and other rescue teams could gain careful access on foot, the BSAR team were stood down and returned to base early Saturday evening after a busy three days.

October Half Term

2009-10-12T04:55:00.000-07:00

Some things to do this October Half Term in the North of England

Holker Hall has the following events on:-

HALLOWEEN FUN! 28 - 30th October

SPOOKY WALKS -Spooky Walks through the Parkland at 10.30am and 1.30pm. £3 per child. Limited places which need to be pre-booked. Why not come in fancy dress?
LANTERN COMPETITION - Bring your own lantern made from pumpkin, turnip or squash.
Or why not try a marrow this year? Judging will take place at 11.45am and 2.45pm with prizes for the best lanterns.
CRAFT ACTIVITIES - Colouring and puzzles will take place from 11.00am to 3.30pm
each day in the Education Room. -£1.50 per child. Booking not necessary.
SPOOKY TREATS - Why not try batwings with blood dip, swamp soup, worm burgers, spooky spider cakes or pumpkin cake all being served in the Courtyard Cafe?
FREE PARKING - Café, Food Hall and Gift Shop open 10.30am – 5.30pm. - Hall open 11.00am – 4.00pm, Gardens from 10.30am until dusk. - (Additional charge)

Blackpool Pleasure Beach hosts KYRAN BRACKEN'S ICE PARTY

Friday 23rd Oct to Saturday 31st Oct

Kyran Bracken’s Ice Party will be skating into The Arena, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool from 23rd to 31st October 2009, with matinee and evening performances promising a fantastic and spectacular ice skating show featuring some of the world’s best professional skaters. The cast will also be joined by professional solo singer and X Factor 2008 finalist Marisa Billitteri singing live.

For more information visit www.kyransiceparty.com/blackpool.htm

Hallowe’en Horrors at Fell Foot Park near Newby Bridge, Cumbria
Make a pumpkin lantern to take home and venture out into the darkness of the Park on a very spooky mission - if you dare! Bring a torch and dress warmly. £7/ child £5. Tel: 015394 46027

Great Days Out Fair 2010

2009-09-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

Directly Target Group Travel Organisers, Great Days Out Fair, 13th February 2010

• The largest one day group travel event in the UK
• 2000+ group travel organisers

Including tour operators and guides, teachers, major retailers, retirement associations, sports and social clubs, executive PA's and specialist groups.

Northern Print Distribution will be attending the show and we will be distributing branded packs full of information on days out for groups.

To place your promotional leaflet or special offer voucher into our Great Days Out packs, contact Mike Davis on 015395 67690 or by email at mike@npdnorth.co.uk

Can you afford to miss out?

Book by 30th October to ensure your leaflet is included in the packs.

Things to do this Summer

2009-08-03T04:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of some of the events coming up in the next couple of weeks, keep the kids entertained or just a great day out.

Cartmel Show Wednesday the 5th of August on the Cartmel Race Course near Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria - A Traditional Country Show set in the heart of beautiful South Lakeland. My daughters always look forward to this one and have entered loads in the various competitions lets hope the win a couple.

The Lakes Chili Fest 15-16 August 2009 THE HOTTEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER! Wide variety of Stalls, Food Stands, Demonstrations, Children’s Chilli Trail, Live Bands Salsa Dancing and Entertainment. Admission £7.50 per adult including FREE entrance to World Famous Topiary Gardens, Children's Play Area and ‘Hunt the Hare’ Willow Labyrinth Entrance FREE for under 16’s accompanied by an adult.

Lake District Summer Music Festival now till the 15th August, venues across the Lakes. Celebrating 25 Years this summer.

Potfest in the Pens 7th to 9th August. An interactive potters' market showing the work of up to 150 potters. The event is the oldest potters' market in the UK, and is held under permanent cover at Skirsgill Auction Mart, Penrith - 100 yds west of junction 40 off the M6, on the edge of Britain's beautiful Lake District.

Pennine Lancashire Festival of food & Culture. 60 events touring 600 square miles of fantastic food & culture from the 17th August to 17th September. I'm looking forward to the launch this Friday and I know some of the events are booking up quickly.

I will post a further list of events in the next few days. If your looking for a day out in the North of England you can also visit www.daysoutinfo.co.uk

Bags of Info for Kids 2009 Winners

2009-08-03T03:19:00.000-07:00

The following have won a 2-night family mini cruise to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. visit www.dfds.co.uk/summer for more informaiton

Mrs Jarvis, Gateshead
Mrs Knox, Alnwick, Northumberland
S O'Keefe, Brough, East Yorkshire
R Dodd, Ormskirk, Lancashire
S Manning, Morley, West Yorkshire
C Hargreaves, N Yorks

We will shortly be confirming our 2010 competition will keep you posted once its confirmed.

For more information on the Bags of Info for Kids visit www.bagsofinfoforkids.co.uk

Or to book your own summer mini cruise with DFDS and save up to 40% visit www.dfds.co.uk/summer

Bags of Info for Kids

2009-07-17T03:23:00.000-07:00

We have successfully delivered 119,239 "Bags" to 661 schools across Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the North East. The Competition entries are coming in thick and fast, six families will be winning a short break to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways.

The "Bags" contain lots of Information and offers from Tourist Attractions as diverse as Manchester United, The RSPB and York Maize Maze.

The feedback from the schools has been great with all liking the new A5 size.

Information on the Winter Service and 2010 will be on our website soon.

The list of prize winners will be posted soon after the 31st July 2009

Bay Search and Recuse Cross Bay Walk 19th July

2009-07-17T02:01:00.001-07:00

Can you and your family lend us a foot… and join us on our annual fundraising walk?

Led by Cedric Robinson MBE - the Queens Guide to the Sands

Sunday 19th July 2009

For further details, and to register, please see our website
www.baysearchandrescue.org.uk

Bay Search & Rescue is an independant charity organisation manned by a dedicated team of specially trained volunteers and funded entirely from public donations, local Council or Trust Fund grants. We provide specialist support for H.M. Coastguard, the Police, Mountain Rescue Teams and other Emergency Services on and around our ‘unique’ Morecambe Bay area.

We are now in our 9th year and have been involved with every major search and rescue event in and around the Bay in this time. We operate some very specialised equipment and vehicles which allow us to provide this lifesaving service.

Your money will go directly towards the upkeep and development of this unique charity.

Kids Fun Ideas Show Winners

2009-06-30T02:50:00.000-07:00

The following people have won the various family days out from our stall at the Kids Fun Ideas Show in Manchester

The Tiger from www.greattoys4u.co.uk - S Dearden, Bury
South Lakes Wild Animal Park - D Turner, Burnley
Camelot Theme Park - D Oliver, Stockport
Camelot Theme park - J Thornburn, Cumbria
Camelot Theme Park - B Williams, Lancashire
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod & Parking Ticket - S Field, Haslingdon
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod - G Breaks, Manchester
Diggerland - C Cadagan, Manchester
Yellow Duck Marine, Merseyside - J Heathcote, Stockport.

If you still want to win a prize we have just sent out 119,000 Bags of Info for Kids packs to School Children across Northern England, with a chance to win one of 6 short breaks to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways.

Kids Fun Ideas Show

2009-06-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Just had a great tow days at the Kids Fun Ideas show in Manchester, we gave out nearly 1,000 packs of information with some great two for one offers, and also gave away some great days out including, Camelot Theme Park @ Chorley, Diggerland, South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Llangollen and Yellow Duck Merseyside. And i forgot the tiger. I will post a full list of the winners on here this week.

The highlight of the two days has to be Della from Blackpool Zoo and Jane from Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool with their faces painted, the tiger was cool (different one to the one we gave away, if that makes sense)

Half Term Holiday

2009-05-20T05:51:00.000-07:00

Well its been a busy few weeks in NPD/Dayoutinfo world, but if your looking for things to do this half term here are my suggestions

Holker Festival which is on from the 29-31st of May - if you do go make sure to visit Bay Search and Rescue stand and have a go at the climbing wall.

Muncasters Festival of Fools the name says it all a great week of fun at Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass.

The Living Frontier 2000 years of history comes to life with various events along Hadrian's Wall from the 24-31 May

Blackpool is hosting its first Out2Dance Festival a free celebration of Dance running from the 22nd -25th May

Also this weekend see racing at Cartmel Racecourse in South Cumbria this is a great day out for all the family.

Lets hope everyone has a good half term.

Rock On - Slate Song!

2009-03-30T04:22:00.000-07:00

A totally unique opportunity at Honister!

See, hear and experience something you will possibly never see, hear and experience ever again!

The Lithophone or Harmonicum (An instrument which features slate pieces of varying tones) based permanently at Keswick Museum, will be brought to Honister as part of this musical extravaganza and re-assembled, deep underground.

What follows, you will have to wait and see!

The atmosphere within is what Dolby Systems Inc has always tried to emulate-This is the original and natural 'Surround Sound!'

There are only four opportunities to experience this.

Places are sevearly limited for health and safety reasons!

Saturday & Sunday 4th & 5th April.

2 tours each day - departing at 12.30 & 15.30 to include experience! Standard prices apply.

For more informaation visit Honister.com

Otterburn Life New Website

2009-03-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

Otterburn Life have the following offer that I thought you might be interested in:

20% off all orders placed online between 25/3/09 & 6/4/09*

Simply enter the code INTRO1 at checkout, click on apply discount and your 20% discount will be applied.

(*Subject to availability. Delivery charges apply. Delivery within the UK. Subject to Otterburn Life terms and conditions, available online)

Take a look at www.otterburnlife.com

Twitter

2009-03-26T03:07:00.000-07:00

I have been playing with Twitter you can now follow me at http://twitter.com/daysoutinfo

Best of Lakeland Show 2009

2009-03-13T02:04:00.000-07:00

We are just getting ready for the 2009 Best of Lakeland show at the Hydro Hotel in Winderemere www.bestoflakeland.co.uk. It will be different this year as in the past it has been a trade only show with the Marquee focused on attractions and the Hotel on the catering trade. This the 2nd day is open to the public and the focus is in the marquee is on from the Farm to the Plate.

The show is on the 16th and 17th of March we are stand 104 in the marquee, if you want loads of information days our across Northern England pop over and say hello, or do it from the comfort of your home at www.daysoutinfo.co.uk

Lake District Peninsulas Partnership

2009-03-10T06:59:00.000-07:00

The end of March brings the end of an era when the Lake District Peninsulas Tourism Partnership ceases to exist in its current form. We have worked with Angela for a number of years and wish her all the best in her new role with Cumbria County Council.

Though a new group is forming lead by South Lakes Wild Animal park they will hopefully keep the partnership alive in a different format.

Soon you will start seeing the new Southern Lakeland Top Attractions leaflet that replaces the one produced in previous years, it is in a new format and i think it will work well, it will be on our website www.daysoutinfo.co.uk in the next few days and will be in sites across Northern England in time for Easter.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach 2009

2009-03-09T02:47:00.000-07:00

It was really interesting to visit the 2009 Hoteliers launch for Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Meeting all the hoteliers again and also seeing how the new ticketing system works. The pleasure beach has opened a large new information and ticketing area because from now on you need a ticket to enter the pleasure beach. There are two levels of tickets one for entitles you to enjoy the ambience of the park, ride on the Pleasure Beach Express, Chinese Puzzle Maze, South Beach Show and our new Spectacular Dancing Water Show which costs £5.00. The 2ND is a wrist band so you can go on all the rides and if you book online costs only £15.00 at the moment. The website is www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com. Full details will also be on our website www.daysoutinfo.co.uk soon.

Quad Biking & FlyBE

2009-03-07T08:03:00.000-08:00

Just spent the morning quad biking on the Isle of Man at Ballacraine, it was a great morning and fantastic value for money. After flying in from Liverpool with FlyBe last night its nice to be back on the Island for a weekend it was a great price only £55.00 return. The Flight from Liverpool was all on time and it was good to see plenty of our customers Tourist Information on Display at Speke including the National Trust and South Lakes Wild Animal Park.

DFDS Seaways & Bags of Info for Kids

2009-03-06T07:56:00.001-08:00

I am really pleased that this year in our summer Bags of Info for Kids packs we are working with DFDS Seaways to give away a number of short breaks. We will be sending out a record 119,000 packs across the North. Since we launched the "Bags" we have managed to offer some great trips including Center Parcs, Pontins, Flamingoland, Ribbey Hall Village and The Pennington Hotel in West Cumbria. So adding DFDS to the list is fantastic.

2009 so far

2009-03-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

So far in 2009 we have had a great year we are hoping the "stay cation" takes off as this will mean lots of visitors staying in the UK. We are developing our website www.daysoutinfo.co.uk and today we have hit the 150th leaflet listed.

After the Cumbria Tourism meeting yesterday it would seem that most Self Catering/Camp/Caravan sites are going great gones in 2009, but the hotels not doing quite so well

lets hope for a good summer....