by Glotime | Mar 7, 2017 | Competitions Expired
More than a hundred years ago, caravanning was a popular past time of the ‘idle rich’ (mainly men), as a retreat from their gentility to explore the countryside and have fun with their friends – years before Heidi-hi or the less heeled holiday makers made it popular. It also has the heritage of the Hollywood movie star retreat retiring to their caravan on set, which was a favourite place to relax between takes and where a lot of pampering took place.
So it does make sense that caravanning is returning to its roots with its rich and famous clientele making a comeback with the likes of Helen Mirren, Lorraine Kelly and even Will Smith seen holidaying or owning one.
Caravans and Motorhomes are fast becoming the most popular way to holiday as a family break or for the empty nester in search of adventure.
Gone are the days of the overcrowded camp sites and bad amenities, although you can still find a good karaoke or cover band if you want to. Instead we are looking at holiday makers from all walks of life, who are abandoning their five star hotels and hitting the road of discovery in their caravans or motorhomes.
Travelling in a campervan or motorhome can certainly open up a mountain of opportunities, in exploring off the beaten track locations and giving kids the experience of farms and countryside that open their eyes to a multitude of adventures and possibilities.
They get to see where vegetables come from and explore different towns and even countries, with the open road as their compass.
Cooking is a lot easier too and a great deal less expensive than in a hotel or restaurant, and gives you the freedom to cater to everyone’s needs – whether a veggie, suffer from allergies or just enjoy creating new recipes, without having to adhere to restrictive hotel food and timelines.
Caravans and Motorhomes are now fully equipped with heating and highly functioning kitchens and bathrooms, and the majority are completely comfortable and self-sufficient.
It is also the ultimate way to chill, as you gaze up at the stars with your loved ones after a sumptuous meal, glass of wine or a midnight stroll, it will charge your batteries like no other holiday or mini-break and open your mind to discover the great beyond.
Courtesy of the Caravan & Motorhome Club http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/ we have a fantastic prize of a short break/long weekend at the wonderful Hillhead Caravan Park in Brixham, Devon, staying in a state-of-the-art Bailey Caravan.
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by Glotime | Mar 6, 2017 | Featured, Glo Arts & Entertainment
Who would have predicted that a sleepy seaside town situated on our low key Kent coast, would burst into life and host an international film festival, the likes of Cannes and California would be proud to present.
In these extraordinary times, the first Ramsgate Film Festival is taking place on 24-26 March –an equally amazing lady, Sylvie Bolioli is at the helm.
Sylvie was brought up in Menton in the South of France, and fell in love with Ramsgate after studying in the UK at Nottingham University and living and working in London, as it reminded her in so many ways of her home town with the friendliness of the people and as she discovered other like-minded creatives in the area.
Sylvie is half French and half Italian, and started acting as a child when she belonged to a Youth Theatre group called ‘Le Jeune Theatre du Soleil’ which toured in the South of France.
Sylvie has a genuine passion for film, which is evident as she has worked both as an actress and a director, even directing the legendary Scorsese in a clip to be shown at the Oscars.
Sylvie also directed a short film called ‘GAS’, based on a story by Alfred Hitchcock written in 1919 before he became a film director and licensed by the Hitchcock Estate, with Johanna Mohs, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) and Valerie Leon (Bond, Hammer, Carry On).
She is a big Hitchcock fan and loves the Hollywood film noir of the 40s and 50s and Hollywood 40s and 50s in general.
She then made a feature documentary called “Law & Disorder: the Insanity Defense’ about the criminal responsibility of the mentally ill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HAxJOpJxGc&t=1s
It takes bravery to face your own demons and that is what Sylvie has done in the making of this film, as she too has suffered with depression in the past, as have so many artistic people throughout history. It is this very component or strength that has enabled her to pioneer such a groundbreaking event as The Ramsgate Film and Television Festival.
Another reason for Sylvie moving to Ramsgate, was to own a dog, and he is the Festival’s mascot. Sylvie says ‘I am an animal lover. I have a dog and a cat. I also try to rescue animals and I looked after birds. Not always easy to save them when they’re injured or fallen from the nest. But I do my best’.
Sylvie has recently acted in a film called ‘Leave Now’ by Stephen Frost, entirely shot in the area of Ramsgate. It will open the Festival, but not be part of the competition.
https://vimeo.com/151169958
http://www.burntorchidfilms.com/
As film makers and artists are booking their flights and tickets from all over the globe to attend the festival, we spoke to a colleague of Sylvie PR guru Ricky Barnett, who is blown away by her passion for the event, and predicts that it will be the first of many film festivals to be held in Ramsgate, and that next year will see even more famous filmsmakers and faces.
Check out the itinerary already available, we will see you there.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/202424905
