Members Details
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Apperley, Chris
About / Bio
Chris has been touring in, and has a huge experience of, motorhomes since the mid 1960s with a period of caravan ownership in the 1980’s, returning to motorhomes since the 1990’s. Chris is the MD of, and runs the World of Motorhomes, Caravans & Campervans Website which has been around since 2003.
The Websites is based around Profile Pages written by Chris for a variety of companies that have anything to do with Caravans, Campervans or Motorhomes including anything from vehicle manufacturers, dealers, servicing and repairs and useful gadgets which are often tested by Chris. There is also an Information Centre kept up to date with news features in conjunction with Social Media.
The Websites is based around Profile Pages written by Chris for a variety of companies that have anything to do with Caravans, Campervans or Motorhomes including anything from vehicle manufacturers, dealers, servicing and repairs and useful gadgets which are often tested by Chris. There is also an Information Centre kept up to date with news features in conjunction with Social Media.
Phone Number
0116 221 9941
Mobile Phone
07720 451455
Email
chris.apperley@me.com
Website
Location
East Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews
Baker, Karla
About / Bio
Karla loves nothing more than hitting the road with her caravan in tow, and along with her partner Stephen she has already travelled thousands of miles from the south coast of England to the north coast of Scotland- and everywhere in between. With even bigger plans to explore Europe over the coming years.
Having the unique perspective of being a wheelchair user with an adapted caravan she started www.AdventureWheels.co.uk to share her experiences, and her interest in writing grew from there. As well as her blog, her articles have so far been published in magazines in both the leisure industry and the disability sector. She also uses social media to further promote accessible camping, and is steadily gaining a healthy online following.
Karla is passionate about travel and is keen to show the world that you can enjoy the great outdoors no matter what your abilities are- and that a leisure vehicle can be the perfect way to do it!
Having the unique perspective of being a wheelchair user with an adapted caravan she started www.AdventureWheels.co.uk to share her experiences, and her interest in writing grew from there. As well as her blog, her articles have so far been published in magazines in both the leisure industry and the disability sector. She also uses social media to further promote accessible camping, and is steadily gaining a healthy online following.
Karla is passionate about travel and is keen to show the world that you can enjoy the great outdoors no matter what your abilities are- and that a leisure vehicle can be the perfect way to do it!
Phone Number
0123456789
Email
karlab465@hotmail.com
Website
Location
South West
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Site Reviews
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Barnett, Colin
About / Bio
Colin’s principal role is as group technical editor for Road Transport Media, including Commercial Motor, Motor Transport and Truck & Driver, which involves driving anything up the largest trucks. Welsh by birth, and recently returned after 40 years of exile in Surrey and Sussex, he is a relative newcomer to the world of motorhomes and caravans. After a spell running a Bailey Unicorn Cadiz,, and a variety of motorhomes, he is now the happy owner of an Auto-Sleepers Broadway EK TB LP, although admits to preferring motorcycling. Main outlet for caravan/motorhome writing is Caravan Cruise Ireland. With a life-long interest in all things technical, he is an Incorporated Engineer, and member of IRTE and IMI.
Phone Number
01544 260720
Mobile Phone
07768 987007
Email
clutchslip@gmail.com
Location
Mid Wales
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing
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Barnett, Michelle
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Barnett, Andy
About / Bio
Media: Photography, Videography A2CofC drone certified and Motion Graphics
Speciality: High quality and audience engaging video productions
Bio: Motorhome Travel Vlogger throughout the UK and Europe
Example of Motorhome review : https://youtu.be/IN6ZKw6NzCE
Example of travel review: https://youtu.be/4XxYguaihtw
Speciality: High quality and audience engaging video productions
Bio: Motorhome Travel Vlogger throughout the UK and Europe
Example of Motorhome review : https://youtu.be/IN6ZKw6NzCE
Example of travel review: https://youtu.be/4XxYguaihtw
Mobile Phone
07711 334319
Email
contact@extrememotorhomingadventures.co.uk
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Site Reviews, Video Work
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Biggins, Becki
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Bird, Kat
About / Bio
Kathryn Bird decided to get out of the rat race whilst she was still young enough to enjoy it. Together with her husband and dog, she explores Europe by motorhome and motorbike, sharing her experiences on the award-winning travel blog Wandering Bird. Since 2018 they have explored over 16 countries and driven nearly 60,000 miles in their motorhome (not including the times they were lost!)
She is passionate about inspiring others to have their own adventures and experience the freedom of life on the road, whether it’s a long weekend or 3 months away.
She is passionate about inspiring others to have their own adventures and experience the freedom of life on the road, whether it’s a long weekend or 3 months away.
Email
hello@wandering-bird.com
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography
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Brodie, Bella
About / Bio
Editor of Holiday Living and Park Lifestyle magazines, and Editor at Large for Park Home & Holiday Caravan and the Residential Parks Guide, Bella has specialised in leisure industry communications for over two decades.
Early years were spent running her own PR agency supporting events operators, stately homes/estates, park and leisure home manufacturers, parks and industry suppliers. That led to feature writing for Park Home & Holiday Caravan, editorship of Park Home News and editing and publishing Park Lifestyle.
A desire to showcase the industry to a new audience led to the launch of Holiday Living magazine for Kelsey Media in 2016, extending that scope further to include many other leisure options including short stays, touring, glamping and UK tourist attractions.
Holiday Living incorporates the Holiday Parks Guide, The Buyer's Guide, Summer Special and Kelsey's flagship park and leisure industry title; The Ultimate Lodge Guide, bringing them all under one roof for those interested in buying a holiday home in the UK.
Early years were spent running her own PR agency supporting events operators, stately homes/estates, park and leisure home manufacturers, parks and industry suppliers. That led to feature writing for Park Home & Holiday Caravan, editorship of Park Home News and editing and publishing Park Lifestyle.
A desire to showcase the industry to a new audience led to the launch of Holiday Living magazine for Kelsey Media in 2016, extending that scope further to include many other leisure options including short stays, touring, glamping and UK tourist attractions.
Holiday Living incorporates the Holiday Parks Guide, The Buyer's Guide, Summer Special and Kelsey's flagship park and leisure industry title; The Ultimate Lodge Guide, bringing them all under one roof for those interested in buying a holiday home in the UK.
Phone Number
01953 798983
Mobile Phone
07943 845060
Email
office@bellabrodiecommunications.com
Location
East of England
Sectors
Motorhomes, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Site Reviews
Brown, James
About / Bio
Since 2007 James (Jim) has been the owner-operator of MotorhomeFun, the largest group of motorhome enthusiasts in the UK. MotorhomeFun publishes MotorhomeFun Magazine as well as numerous guides and information related to all aspects of the motorhome lifestyle.
Jim and his family are long-time users of motorhomes buying their first in the late 80s. In a previous career spanning 30 years, Jim worked in security, writing several books about Close Protection which to this day are still ‘required reading’ for security agencies around the world.
These days, most of Jim’s work is written in his beloved American RV which has a broadband satellite dish on the roof so he is always connected.
Jim and his family are long-time users of motorhomes buying their first in the late 80s. In a previous career spanning 30 years, Jim worked in security, writing several books about Close Protection which to this day are still ‘required reading’ for security agencies around the world.
These days, most of Jim’s work is written in his beloved American RV which has a broadband satellite dish on the roof so he is always connected.
Mobile Phone
07773 803999
Email
jim@motorhomefun.co.uk
Website
Location
East Midlands
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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Burns, Cameron
About / Bio
Cameron is a champion for all things caravan design related. He’s been caravanning since he was just a few weeks old, and gets his interest in caravan design from his Grandfather who was an architect by profession.
Together, they restored Cameron’s first classic caravan when he was just 18 years old, and today, Cameron has owned and restored over 100 classic caravans.
He co-founded the Retro Camping Club in 2015, which has gone on to be the largest Club in Europe for pre-1990 leisure vehicles, and started NotAnotherWhiteBox in 2020, celebrating all that’s cool, quirky and unusual in the caravan world.
He’s also an avid caravan historian, collecting hundreds of old magazines and brochures dating back to the 1920s.
Cameron has edited the Retro Camping Club magazine since 2015.
He has created and curated the Classic Sprite Caravans website.
Together, they restored Cameron’s first classic caravan when he was just 18 years old, and today, Cameron has owned and restored over 100 classic caravans.
He co-founded the Retro Camping Club in 2015, which has gone on to be the largest Club in Europe for pre-1990 leisure vehicles, and started NotAnotherWhiteBox in 2020, celebrating all that’s cool, quirky and unusual in the caravan world.
He’s also an avid caravan historian, collecting hundreds of old magazines and brochures dating back to the 1920s.
Cameron has edited the Retro Camping Club magazine since 2015.
He has created and curated the Classic Sprite Caravans website.
Email
cameron@notanotherwhitebox.co.uk
Chairman, Vice
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Chapman, Richard
About / Bio
Having worked in the entertainment industry for 10 years I have seen and been part of all manner of holidays.
It’s given me a broad¬spectrum view of the way people value their leisure time; an experience which I’m now translating into the caravan and leisure vehicle arena, indeed all forms of the industry, from park homes to pop-top caravans.
Seeking a new challenge in 2013, I decided to come back to my caravanning roots. I passed my B+E licence exam in October 2014 and regularly make good use of it.
I’m a writer, photographer and videographer with plenty of experience, also, in presenting (both live and video) and voice-over work.
I’m pleased to work with industry bodies including the manufacturers, The NCC, Warners Group Publications, Dealerships, both The Caravan & Motorhome Club and Camping and Caravanning Club and of course, the end user.
It’s given me a broad¬spectrum view of the way people value their leisure time; an experience which I’m now translating into the caravan and leisure vehicle arena, indeed all forms of the industry, from park homes to pop-top caravans.
Seeking a new challenge in 2013, I decided to come back to my caravanning roots. I passed my B+E licence exam in October 2014 and regularly make good use of it.
I’m a writer, photographer and videographer with plenty of experience, also, in presenting (both live and video) and voice-over work.
I’m pleased to work with industry bodies including the manufacturers, The NCC, Warners Group Publications, Dealerships, both The Caravan & Motorhome Club and Camping and Caravanning Club and of course, the end user.
Phone Number
07737085295
Mobile Phone
07737 085295
Email
rchapmanmedia@yahoo.com
Location
North West
Sectors
Touring caravans, Trailer tents, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Video Work
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Chapman, Val
About / Bio
Val Chapman left Warners Group Publications on 6 September to start a business, together with Richard Chapman, specialising in video, content and photography. She retains strong links with Warners, continuing to edit Park and Holiday Home Inspiration and its associated titles, plus Your First Caravan magazine.
Email
Valcchapman@yahoo.co.uk
Sectors
Touring caravans, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Practical advice, Video Work
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Clarke, Andy
About / Bio
Andy is the owner and editor of the motorhome websites www.ukmotorhomes.net and www.motorhomemarket.co.uk.
A background in marine engineering means that his main interest is in the more technical aspects of motorhomes. He has an interest in motorhome-related legislation and has also carried out site reviews for Vicarious Books.
Other interests include a small amount of web design work and the part-time occupation of carrying out safety inspections on inland waterways boats.
A background in marine engineering means that his main interest is in the more technical aspects of motorhomes. He has an interest in motorhome-related legislation and has also carried out site reviews for Vicarious Books.
Other interests include a small amount of web design work and the part-time occupation of carrying out safety inspections on inland waterways boats.
Phone Number
01869233551
Mobile Phone
07860577480
Email
mail@ukmotorhomes.net
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing
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Critcher, Paul
About / Bio
Paul is Deputy Editor of Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome and has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working on magazine titles as diverse as DIVE, Time & Leisure and Geographical Expeditions. Paul specialises in adventure and travel and has covered assignments such as sailing in the Seychelles and shark diving in the Bahamas. A lover of the great outdoors, he enjoys the opportunity to get out in a van and explore and says a camper van trip he took to southern Italy is one of his favourite adventures... ‘Alps, lakes and pizza – fantastico!’ Paul regularly posts on the Practical Caravan Facebook and Twitter feed.
Email
paul.critcher@futurenet.com
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Ditton, Andrew
About / Bio
Media: Written, film, photography, social media
Speciality subjects: Touring caravans (new and reviews,) UK touring, Airstream, travelling with a dog, motorcycle touring (tent camping)
Speciality areas: Kent, London, Scotland - in particular the Outer Hebrides
Style: Inspirational, informative, informal, approachable, inclusive
Products:
Written articles with or without photography
Commercial video
'Vlog' style video
Engagement campaigns and projects including Social Media
Personal appearances and public speaking
Other:
Scottish Gàidhlig (Gaelic) speaker - non-native
French Speaker - conversational
Dutch Speaker - conversational
Motorcyclist - 2013 Triumph Thruxton
Kitesurfer
Mountain Biker
Bio:
I have been caravanning since I was knee-high to a jockey wheel, originally in a 1969 Thomson with gas lights and a foot pump through to a modern Airstream Trailer with full central heating and off-grid capability.
I tour full-time in my Airstream with my faithful dog Dougal, transporting the motorcycle in the back of my Nissan Navara Pick-Up.
My time is taken up producing articles and projects for clients, and creating content for my own YouTube channel which currently has in excess of 11,000 subscribers.
Speciality subjects: Touring caravans (new and reviews,) UK touring, Airstream, travelling with a dog, motorcycle touring (tent camping)
Speciality areas: Kent, London, Scotland - in particular the Outer Hebrides
Style: Inspirational, informative, informal, approachable, inclusive
Products:
Written articles with or without photography
Commercial video
'Vlog' style video
Engagement campaigns and projects including Social Media
Personal appearances and public speaking
Other:
Scottish Gàidhlig (Gaelic) speaker - non-native
French Speaker - conversational
Dutch Speaker - conversational
Motorcyclist - 2013 Triumph Thruxton
Kitesurfer
Mountain Biker
Bio:
I have been caravanning since I was knee-high to a jockey wheel, originally in a 1969 Thomson with gas lights and a foot pump through to a modern Airstream Trailer with full central heating and off-grid capability.
I tour full-time in my Airstream with my faithful dog Dougal, transporting the motorcycle in the back of my Nissan Navara Pick-Up.
My time is taken up producing articles and projects for clients, and creating content for my own YouTube channel which currently has in excess of 11,000 subscribers.
Email
andrew@andrewditton.com
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Donnelly, Nigel
About / Bio
Every family holiday Nigel had up to the age of 18 was spent in a caravan, and he's never got out of the habit. In 2003, after spells at Emap Active, Turret Rai and Incisive Media, Nigel threw in his job reviewing computers, to tour Europe in a Freight Rover camper van and headed off on an 11k mile tour of Europe.
On his return, he took a full-time role at Practical Motorhome.
He moved to Practical Caravan in 2006, becoming editor in October 2007 and remained in role until moving to become editor of the What Car? website in 2013. Writing about caravans and motorhomes is no longer a full-time role since switching to be a digital product manager in 2015.
Nigel now works for Haynes Publishing Group, and is the joint-owner of a 1980 VW T25 Reimo camper.
On his return, he took a full-time role at Practical Motorhome.
He moved to Practical Caravan in 2006, becoming editor in October 2007 and remained in role until moving to become editor of the What Car? website in 2013. Writing about caravans and motorhomes is no longer a full-time role since switching to be a digital product manager in 2015.
Nigel now works for Haynes Publishing Group, and is the joint-owner of a 1980 VW T25 Reimo camper.
Email
nigel.donnelly@sconeburger.co.uk
Location
Greater London
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Site Reviews
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Doree, Chris
About / Bio
Chris Doree along with (Meli George see below) have been growing Vicarious Media Ltd since 2006.
They now run Europe’s largest specialist online bookshop for motorhome and caravan users.
They also tour Europe in a motorhome for 3-4 months each year researching new and existing guidebooks.
They are authors and editors of; Go Motorhoming and Campervanning, All the Aires series, The Sea View Camping series, and the Road Trip Europe series.
Would consider writing:
Why buy ours for motorhome manufacturers.
Why buy from us guides for motorhome retailers.
Where to guides for motorhome rental companies.
They now run Europe’s largest specialist online bookshop for motorhome and caravan users.
They also tour Europe in a motorhome for 3-4 months each year researching new and existing guidebooks.
They are authors and editors of; Go Motorhoming and Campervanning, All the Aires series, The Sea View Camping series, and the Road Trip Europe series.
Would consider writing:
Why buy ours for motorhome manufacturers.
Why buy from us guides for motorhome retailers.
Where to guides for motorhome rental companies.
Phone Number
01312083333
Email
chris@vicariousbooks.co.uk
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews
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Dorey, Martin
About / Bio
Martin Dorey is a writer, lifelong camper and serial camper van owner. He also writes books as well as writing blogs, articles and advertising copy for all kinds of clients through his company Copy Monkey Limited.
His first, The Camper Van Cook Book, was picked up by BBC2 and was turned into a 10-part TV series, which aired in 2011.
Since Martin has written The Camper Van Coast, The Camper Van bible and Take The Slow Road, the first in a series of books about campervan and motorhome travel.
Martin writes a column in The Caravan And Motorhome Club magazine and features articles for MMM, Campervan Magazine and Coast Magazine. He was also a guest judge on ‘Caravanner of the Year which aired in 2016.
His first, The Camper Van Cook Book, was picked up by BBC2 and was turned into a 10-part TV series, which aired in 2011.
Since Martin has written The Camper Van Coast, The Camper Van bible and Take The Slow Road, the first in a series of books about campervan and motorhome travel.
Martin writes a column in The Caravan And Motorhome Club magazine and features articles for MMM, Campervan Magazine and Coast Magazine. He was also a guest judge on ‘Caravanner of the Year which aired in 2016.
Email
martin@copymonkey.biz
Location
South West
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography
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Faircloth, Sammy
About / Bio
Sammy has a BSc(Hons) degree in Tourism, Leisure and Recreation Studies and I.T. Her passion is going on adventures in her caravan with her two children, Emily (17) and Daniel (13) and her motto has always been ‘Have kids will travel’. They have been on great adventures with their caravan in the UK and abroad.
Her first article was in 2005, where she wrote about testing Motorcaravans for Warners Group Publications. In 2011, Sammy started to work with her father, John Wickersham, on his Wicky World website and this inspired her to purchase her first caravan in 2013. Since then she has written numerous articles for The Caravan & Motorhome Club magazine, Practical Caravan, Practical Motorhome and appeared on The Caravan Channel.
Sammy has recently self-published a book called 'The Caravan Handbook' (2021), which is a detailed user-friendly guide that provides essential reading for caravan owners, and anyone looking to take their first steps in the world of caravanning. Presented in a colourful, easy-to-follow format, it has hundreds of colourful photographs and useful hints and tips panels.
Her first article was in 2005, where she wrote about testing Motorcaravans for Warners Group Publications. In 2011, Sammy started to work with her father, John Wickersham, on his Wicky World website and this inspired her to purchase her first caravan in 2013. Since then she has written numerous articles for The Caravan & Motorhome Club magazine, Practical Caravan, Practical Motorhome and appeared on The Caravan Channel.
Sammy has recently self-published a book called 'The Caravan Handbook' (2021), which is a detailed user-friendly guide that provides essential reading for caravan owners, and anyone looking to take their first steps in the world of caravanning. Presented in a colourful, easy-to-follow format, it has hundreds of colourful photographs and useful hints and tips panels.
Email
traveltouringandtrips@gmail.com
Location
East of England
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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Fearn, Robin
About / Bio
Rob has been involved in the leisure industry since completing a BTEC in Travel & Tourism in 1993. Previous roles have included the promotion of tourism in Yorkshire and running a motorcycle touring company in the Australian Outback.
He is currently the General Manager at Alan Rogers Travel Group with responsibility for the ongoing development of the Alan Rogers website and publication of the Alan Rogers guides.
Since re-launching the guides in 2018, with a special 50th anniversary Europe edition, he has introduced a naturist guide and rebooted the popular 'Destinations' magazine which is distributed at the main NEC shows.
He regularly travels with his wife and young daughter in their 2008 Dethleffs 'Campy' caravan. A keen cycling fan, Rob can often be found in a field in Belgium during the 'Spring Classics' season.
He is currently the General Manager at Alan Rogers Travel Group with responsibility for the ongoing development of the Alan Rogers website and publication of the Alan Rogers guides.
Since re-launching the guides in 2018, with a special 50th anniversary Europe edition, he has introduced a naturist guide and rebooted the popular 'Destinations' magazine which is distributed at the main NEC shows.
He regularly travels with his wife and young daughter in their 2008 Dethleffs 'Campy' caravan. A keen cycling fan, Rob can often be found in a field in Belgium during the 'Spring Classics' season.
Phone Number
01580214051
Email
rob@alanrogers.com
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Touring caravans, Trailer tents, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography, Site Reviews
Ganley, Robert
About / Bio
Editor in Chief at the Camping & Caravanning Club and a former editor of Practical Motorhome
Email
Rob.Ganley@campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Location
West Midlands
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Geddes, Iain
About / Bio
Iain is a senior technical advisor to the Camping and Caravanning Club and regularly contributes to Camping and Caravanning magazine. He is frequently involved in testing and reviewing a huge range of tourers and other camping equipment. He will happily take out the lightest technical tent to a 5th-wheel tourer and has been a judge on the Towcar Awards since 2008 evaluating cars for drive, practicality and economy.
Iain has also represented the industry and wider public in standards committees ensuring the voice of campers and caravan users is heard.
Being media trained you may find Iain on either side of the camera; shooting, filming or presenting.
Iain has also represented the industry and wider public in standards committees ensuring the voice of campers and caravan users is heard.
Being media trained you may find Iain on either side of the camera; shooting, filming or presenting.
Email
iain.geddes@thefriendlyclub.co.uk
Location
West Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans, Trailer tents, Motorhomes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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George, Meli
About / Bio
Partner, Vicarious Books LLP, the UK’s only specialist motorhome and caravan bookshop.
Meli George and Chris Doree (see above) are authors and editors of; Go Motorhoming Europe (the how too motorhome bible), All The Aires France (the most comprehensive French motorhome stopovers guide), and Sea View Camping (British campsite guide).
Meli George and Chris Doree (see above) are authors and editors of; Go Motorhoming Europe (the how too motorhome bible), All The Aires France (the most comprehensive French motorhome stopovers guide), and Sea View Camping (British campsite guide).
Phone Number
01312083333
Email
ask@vicariousbooks.co.uk
Website
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles
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Gooch, Natasha
About / Bio
Natasha has been an avid Motorhomer since 2015, enjoying the freedom it allows for spontaneous travel. In March 2019, she sold her house to travel full-time in a motorhome, with her husband Jon and 3 cats, and hasn’t looked back.
Natasha previously worked in the motor industry and her passion for all things automotive seamlessly transferred over to the leisure vehicle industry. In 2019, Natasha (and Jon) were loaned a motorhome for 12 months by the Erwin Hymer group to tour and share their experience via social media.
Since then, Natasha has become a key part of the motorhome community, actively inspiring others to travel and seek adventure through her and Jon’s social channels ‘Life Beyond Bricks’. She runs their popular Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as their website. In 2023, she wrote an e-book called ‘How to prepare your cat for motorhome travel’.
Natasha is a resident speaker at Warner shows, delivering talks and advice plus she is part of the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show’s advice stand. Natasha was also commissioned by Adria UK to create ‘real world user' content around motor-homing for their website.
Alongside the motorhome she shares with Jon, Natasha has a micro camper and embarks on solo adventures, which she shares in her regular Campervan Magazine column. In addition, she took part in Bailey of Bristol’s Sahara Challenge in 2023, driving an Adamo through Morocco, Spain and then back to the UK.
In Jan 2022, Natasha set up her successful Virtual Assistant business, helping fellow travel bloggers, travel writers and content creators with projects, admin and outreach.
Natasha previously worked in the motor industry and her passion for all things automotive seamlessly transferred over to the leisure vehicle industry. In 2019, Natasha (and Jon) were loaned a motorhome for 12 months by the Erwin Hymer group to tour and share their experience via social media.
Since then, Natasha has become a key part of the motorhome community, actively inspiring others to travel and seek adventure through her and Jon’s social channels ‘Life Beyond Bricks’. She runs their popular Instagram and Facebook accounts as well as their website. In 2023, she wrote an e-book called ‘How to prepare your cat for motorhome travel’.
Natasha is a resident speaker at Warner shows, delivering talks and advice plus she is part of the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show’s advice stand. Natasha was also commissioned by Adria UK to create ‘real world user' content around motor-homing for their website.
Alongside the motorhome she shares with Jon, Natasha has a micro camper and embarks on solo adventures, which she shares in her regular Campervan Magazine column. In addition, she took part in Bailey of Bristol’s Sahara Challenge in 2023, driving an Adamo through Morocco, Spain and then back to the UK.
In Jan 2022, Natasha set up her successful Virtual Assistant business, helping fellow travel bloggers, travel writers and content creators with projects, admin and outreach.
Email
hello@lifebeyondbricks.co.uk
Website
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice
Grayston, Gav
About / Bio
A director and editor at Get Out With The Kids, a website dedicated to helping families enjoy the great outdoors. Ordnance Survey GetOutside champion.
Written and video about their caravan and adventures, written and video their motorhome adventure, many travel and campsite articles (including a campsite and outdoor activity finder on the website), and also covered many tent camping gear reviews and advice.
Written and video about their caravan and adventures, written and video their motorhome adventure, many travel and campsite articles (including a campsite and outdoor activity finder on the website), and also covered many tent camping gear reviews and advice.
Email
gav@getoutwiththekids.co.uk
Location
West Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Hackney-Williams, Ben
About / Bio
Having spent countless childhood hours building dens and doing keepie-uppies on caravan sites in Norfolk and around the UK, it felt natural to join Caravan magazine and celebrate all things related to the hobby into adulthood, too.
Caravanning fuelled my love for the outdoors and it instigated a passion for an active lifestyle that is still strong today.
Work-wise, my background is on local press and national automotive titles and I have a BA (Hons) in journalism. I'm a former editor of Park & Holiday Home Inspiration magazine, and handled the digital outlets of Caravan magazine, whether that was news, feature articles, social media or just being part of the community.
It’s an industry I love being a part of.
Caravanning fuelled my love for the outdoors and it instigated a passion for an active lifestyle that is still strong today.
Work-wise, my background is on local press and national automotive titles and I have a BA (Hons) in journalism. I'm a former editor of Park & Holiday Home Inspiration magazine, and handled the digital outlets of Caravan magazine, whether that was news, feature articles, social media or just being part of the community.
It’s an industry I love being a part of.
Email
ben.hackney@gmail.com
Location
East of England
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography
Harris, Andy
About / Bio
Andy has been involved with motorhomes and caravans for 12 years or so in various roles. These include helping to run RoadPro Ltd, which specialises in supplying 12V products to motorhomers and caravanners, writing about technical subjects and helping with technical enquiries for the Caravan Club.
For several years he worked with the Caravan Channel and Motorhome Channel TV shows as a presenter. He now makes the "odd" video on his own which can be seen on Youtube: just search for MotorhomeAndy.
All these things keep Andy busy but, when he does have any spare time he enjoys cycling round London, kayaking on the Thames & spending time in his company motorhome on the pretext of testing products. Andy lives in a house in Peckham, a narrowboat near Daventry and a Rapido motorhome wherever he happens to park. (He used to live in a Citroen 2CV, so this is a definite step-up).
For several years he worked with the Caravan Channel and Motorhome Channel TV shows as a presenter. He now makes the "odd" video on his own which can be seen on Youtube: just search for MotorhomeAndy.
All these things keep Andy busy but, when he does have any spare time he enjoys cycling round London, kayaking on the Thames & spending time in his company motorhome on the pretext of testing products. Andy lives in a house in Peckham, a narrowboat near Daventry and a Rapido motorhome wherever he happens to park. (He used to live in a Citroen 2CV, so this is a definite step-up).
Phone Number
01327 312233
Email
ah@roadpro.co.uk
Website
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography, Video Work
Hawkins, Will
About / Bio
Email
will@digi-business.co.uk
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Higgins, Justine
Howorth, Michael
About / Bio
Michael Howorth is one half of The Howorth’s an award winning team of professional freelance travel writers. Together with Frances, his wife, he is a Features writer of Motor Caravanner Magazine published monthly by The Motor Caravaners Club.
Michael and Frances write a monthly destination feature and a monthly technical feature for the magazine under their own names and write for other industry magazines under a nom de plume.
Michael is also the editor of Campervan Life Style Magazine
Michael has been successfully selling his writings since the 1970s and specialises by writing about travel as it relates to Superyachts, Yachts, Campervans and Motorhomes. Photographs by Frances Howorth always accompanies his writing and frequently appears independently in other publications, calendars, postcards and posters.
Both Michael & Frances are additionally members of the British Guild of Travel Writers, the Travel Writers Alliance, and the Yachting Journalists Association.
The couple have written several travel orientated books and have two more in the pipeline. They have been travelling the world together for the last thirty years initially in their own sailboat and now in Voyager their 6.4 metre campervan conversion.
Twitter @SaltySeaDog
website www.thehoworths.com
Michael and Frances write a monthly destination feature and a monthly technical feature for the magazine under their own names and write for other industry magazines under a nom de plume.
Michael is also the editor of Campervan Life Style Magazine
Michael has been successfully selling his writings since the 1970s and specialises by writing about travel as it relates to Superyachts, Yachts, Campervans and Motorhomes. Photographs by Frances Howorth always accompanies his writing and frequently appears independently in other publications, calendars, postcards and posters.
Both Michael & Frances are additionally members of the British Guild of Travel Writers, the Travel Writers Alliance, and the Yachting Journalists Association.
The couple have written several travel orientated books and have two more in the pipeline. They have been travelling the world together for the last thirty years initially in their own sailboat and now in Voyager their 6.4 metre campervan conversion.
Twitter @SaltySeaDog
website www.thehoworths.com
Mobile Phone
+44 779 606 8834
Email
mjh@thehoworths.com
Website
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Practical advice, Site Reviews
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Howorth, Frances
About / Bio
Frances Howorth is part of the award winning, professional, freelance travel writer team Frances and Michael Howorth. She is a photographer whose work always accompanies their writing and frequently appears independently in other publications, calendars, postcards and posters. Photographs taken by Frances have featured on the covers of several quality periodicals. Frances is also amember of the British Guild of Travel Writers and Yachting Journalist Association. The couple have written several travel orientated books and have more in the pipeline. They have been travelling and working together for many years initially in their own sailboat, then as Captain and Purser on luxury superyachts and now in their own campervan. Their travel writing and photography reflects the knowledge and experience gained from a lifetime traveling together all over the world.
Phone Number
07525780797
Email
frh@thehoworths.com
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography
Hutson, Nigel
About / Bio
Nigel is a lifelong caravanner (and I mean life-long!), and together with his wife Kay, they have toured extensively in both the UK and on the Continent.
Nigel served for thirty years in the Police, spending fifteen years on Traffic and the final twelve on Forensic Collision Investigation, providing highly detailed reports for various Courts, where he and his colleagues were classed as “Expert Witnesses”.
Prior to retirement, Nigel was invited to be a judge for the annual Camping & Caravanning Club/Practical Caravan/What Car? “Tow Car Awards” in 2007, something which he has continued to do to the present time. Following retirement from the Police, he have been a regular contributor to Practical Caravan magazine, covering all aspects of caravanning, from caravan reviews, through product reviews and technical information and installations to travel features.
In 2017 Nigel took part in Bailey of Bristol’s “Arctic Adventure” which saw the team drive from Millbrook to Ivalo in Northern Finland and joined them again in 2023 on the “Sahara Adventure” which had been postponed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic (he was part of the 2020 team too).
Nigel is Swedish company Alde's first Brand Ambassador, working closely with both Alde UK and Alde Sweden. He has also produced features for both the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping & Caravanning Club.
Nigel regards himself as a caravan enthusiast who writes about his lifelong hobby (having owned caravans for the best part of forty years and towed for a few more!), and lets his work do the “talking”.
Nigel is the current Secretary to the Caravan Writers' Guild.
Nigel served for thirty years in the Police, spending fifteen years on Traffic and the final twelve on Forensic Collision Investigation, providing highly detailed reports for various Courts, where he and his colleagues were classed as “Expert Witnesses”.
Prior to retirement, Nigel was invited to be a judge for the annual Camping & Caravanning Club/Practical Caravan/What Car? “Tow Car Awards” in 2007, something which he has continued to do to the present time. Following retirement from the Police, he have been a regular contributor to Practical Caravan magazine, covering all aspects of caravanning, from caravan reviews, through product reviews and technical information and installations to travel features.
In 2017 Nigel took part in Bailey of Bristol’s “Arctic Adventure” which saw the team drive from Millbrook to Ivalo in Northern Finland and joined them again in 2023 on the “Sahara Adventure” which had been postponed from 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic (he was part of the 2020 team too).
Nigel is Swedish company Alde's first Brand Ambassador, working closely with both Alde UK and Alde Sweden. He has also produced features for both the Caravan and Motorhome Club and the Camping & Caravanning Club.
Nigel regards himself as a caravan enthusiast who writes about his lifelong hobby (having owned caravans for the best part of forty years and towed for a few more!), and lets his work do the “talking”.
Nigel is the current Secretary to the Caravan Writers' Guild.
Mobile Phone
07849324098
Email
colinnigelhutson@gmail.com
Location
East Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Hutton, Rebecca
Ingham, Julian
About / Bio
Media: Written, videography, photography, social media engagement
Speciality subjects: Touring caravans, Technology and gadgets for camping.
Products:
Written articles with or without photography
Commercial video
'Vlog' style video
Personal appearances and public speaking
Short promotional material
Julian retired early from the Police in 2018, having served as a Traffic Officer, and started touring in his caravan with his wife Karina and dog Fudge. Julian is one half of Here We Tow, a YouTube-based channel creating caravan, motorhome and camper-van content. Julian creates and edits the content and manages popular social media accounts for Here We Tow. Working freelance, his content is a mixture of lifestyle videos, how-to videos, product reviews, site reviews, and towing vehicle reviews and generally covers the broad spectrum of questions that people have about each taking the guesswork out of the equation. He also enjoys creating content at various shows and producing creative content to promote and raise awareness for caravanning.
Speciality subjects: Touring caravans, Technology and gadgets for camping.
Products:
Written articles with or without photography
Commercial video
'Vlog' style video
Personal appearances and public speaking
Short promotional material
Julian retired early from the Police in 2018, having served as a Traffic Officer, and started touring in his caravan with his wife Karina and dog Fudge. Julian is one half of Here We Tow, a YouTube-based channel creating caravan, motorhome and camper-van content. Julian creates and edits the content and manages popular social media accounts for Here We Tow. Working freelance, his content is a mixture of lifestyle videos, how-to videos, product reviews, site reviews, and towing vehicle reviews and generally covers the broad spectrum of questions that people have about each taking the guesswork out of the equation. He also enjoys creating content at various shows and producing creative content to promote and raise awareness for caravanning.
Email
herewetow@yahoo.com
Website
Location
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Ingham, Karina
About / Bio
Karina has been a leisure industry journalist since 2018 and is the Vice Chairman of the CWG.
She has a background in touring caravans and motorhomes and creates informative content which is mainly YouTube based. Her content focuses on caravan and motorhome reviews mixed with lifestyle content. Karina is a confident presenter and engages well with her audience, which is the consumer.
She enjoys reviewing caravans and motorhomes, caravan sites, and products and promoting the benefits of leisure travel.
Karina writes travel blogs and reviews for their website and has written for caravan manufacturers and a specialist insurance company.
She has engaged social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Karina enjoys towing, she encourages and promotes safe towing and she enjoys driving and has a passion for motor vehicles and produces tow car reviews.
Karina is available for commissioned work, reviewing caravans, motorhomes, campers and any other presenting work.
Karina enjoys reporting from Caravan and Motorhome Shows across the country and guest speaking. She is the Vice Chairman of the CWG.
She has a background in touring caravans and motorhomes and creates informative content which is mainly YouTube based. Her content focuses on caravan and motorhome reviews mixed with lifestyle content. Karina is a confident presenter and engages well with her audience, which is the consumer.
She enjoys reviewing caravans and motorhomes, caravan sites, and products and promoting the benefits of leisure travel.
Karina writes travel blogs and reviews for their website and has written for caravan manufacturers and a specialist insurance company.
She has engaged social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Karina enjoys towing, she encourages and promotes safe towing and she enjoys driving and has a passion for motor vehicles and produces tow car reviews.
Karina is available for commissioned work, reviewing caravans, motorhomes, campers and any other presenting work.
Karina enjoys reporting from Caravan and Motorhome Shows across the country and guest speaking. She is the Vice Chairman of the CWG.
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Jones, Kate
About / Bio
I am currently working as a part-time freelance writer but was editor of the Motor Caravanner Magazine for over two years during which time I specialised in Motor Caravan and travel articles as well as general editorial and Motor Caravanners' Club biased items.
I have an MBA from the Open University.
I have also written in-house engineering documentation.
I have an MBA from the Open University.
I have also written in-house engineering documentation.
Phone Number
01935863815
Mobile Phone
07747000587
Email
katejone@googlemail.com
Location
South West
Leach, Marcus
Email
marcus_leach@hotmail.com
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Lloyd, Jonathan
About / Bio
Multi-platform media practitioner for all things motorcaravanning. Copy, images, video/TV anchor/narrator, sub-editor, consultant, customer satisfaction analyst, plus confidential product evaluation. Feature articles, monthly columns, Q & A, DIY including complete conversions, live-in tests, mobility, sites, services, and nostalgia. Originator of the Practical Motorhome/Practical Caravan/Camping and Caravanning Club Owner Satisfaction Awards and the Practical Motorhome Hall of Fame.
Active CWG member since the very early 1990’s and awarded life membership in 2023. T/A Fen Leisure Services and writing under a variety of pen-names, including Gentleman Jack Bancroft, Kavanagh Deville, Graham Fischer, and Samantha Browne. Lifetime (second generation) camper, caravanner, and motorcaravanner…including a period of ‘full-timing’ in Europe.
Active CWG member since the very early 1990’s and awarded life membership in 2023. T/A Fen Leisure Services and writing under a variety of pen-names, including Gentleman Jack Bancroft, Kavanagh Deville, Graham Fischer, and Samantha Browne. Lifetime (second generation) camper, caravanner, and motorcaravanner…including a period of ‘full-timing’ in Europe.
Mobile Phone
07798 861677
Email
fenleisure4@gmail.com
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Mott-Gotobed, Clive
About / Bio
Clive, an engineer/designer with 50 years’ experience in industrial vehicle electrical systems retired in 2005 but remains a consultant to the FLT business. Clive and Janet with their two children have had caravans and motorhomes since 1970 and got their first motorhome in 1972.
He refitted it a few years later to suit their specific requirements. In 1985 Clive converted an old Bedford coach which took them around France and Portugal in great style as well as a VW transporter refit for his father-in-law.
Caravans have included a Fisher Hollivan, Sprite Alpine and a Swift Challenger. Later motorhomes Autotrail, Concorde & a small Hymer.
Journalism came about in the mid-nineties with Clive now a regular contributor to the caravan industry’s top Motorhome magazines. Clive also enjoys and writes about Motorcycles and Ham Radio.
He refitted it a few years later to suit their specific requirements. In 1985 Clive converted an old Bedford coach which took them around France and Portugal in great style as well as a VW transporter refit for his father-in-law.
Caravans have included a Fisher Hollivan, Sprite Alpine and a Swift Challenger. Later motorhomes Autotrail, Concorde & a small Hymer.
Journalism came about in the mid-nineties with Clive now a regular contributor to the caravan industry’s top Motorhome magazines. Clive also enjoys and writes about Motorcycles and Ham Radio.
Phone Number
01425628666
Mobile Phone
07831849926
Email
clive@motts.org
Website
Location
South East
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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Norris, Barry
About / Bio
Former Technical Information Officer of the Camping and Caravanning Club with extensive tent, motorhome and caravan camping experience.
Now a freelance writer, Barry continues to contribute regularly to MMM and Camping and Caravanning Club magazines with feature articles along with product reviews and testing.
Now a freelance writer, Barry continues to contribute regularly to MMM and Camping and Caravanning Club magazines with feature articles along with product reviews and testing.
Phone Number
02476325846
Mobile Phone
07749087238
Email
barrynorris.ccc@btinternet.com
Location
West Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice
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Owen, Terry
About / Bio
Terry is a journalist of many years standing who writes for both BtoB and BtoC print publications in the UK and beyond. His speciality is explaining technical matters in easy-to-understand language. To this end he draws on experince gained in nearly 50 years of caravanning.
Terry has been a Guild member since 2005 and has held every committee position apart from Treasurer. In recognition of this service he was elected Life President in early 2020.
Terry has been a Guild member since 2005 and has held every committee position apart from Treasurer. In recognition of this service he was elected Life President in early 2020.
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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Owen, Alison
About / Bio
Alison is a year-round caravanner with over 35 years' experience who writes for consumer and industry magazines both in the UK and abroad.
Also undertakes photography & marketing consultancy work for companies.
She has been regular judge for the CAMC Design Awards for both Caravans and Motorhomes.
Alison was Treasurer of the Caravan Writers' Guild for 16 years until October 2023, Chairman from 2020 to 2022. Then immediate past chairman until she stood down from the committee in October 2023.
Alison was awarded Life membership for services to the Guild.
Also undertakes photography & marketing consultancy work for companies.
She has been regular judge for the CAMC Design Awards for both Caravans and Motorhomes.
Alison was Treasurer of the Caravan Writers' Guild for 16 years until October 2023, Chairman from 2020 to 2022. Then immediate past chairman until she stood down from the committee in October 2023.
Alison was awarded Life membership for services to the Guild.
Mobile Phone
07712 449216
Email
alison@a-tconsulting.co.uk
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Parsons, John
About / Bio
A long-standing journalist specialising in Touring caravans, Motorhomes, DIY/Technical, Testing/Reviews, Tow cars, UK Sites, European Sites, Travel & Tourism.
Phone Number
01737357517
Mobile Phone
07760265137
Email
of89@hotmail.com
Location
South East
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Pearce, Joyce
Email
joycepearce303@yahoo.com
Location
South West
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Photography
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Perry, Christopher
About / Bio
Perrys Accountants are probably the oldest professional firm of UK accountants to be serving the caravan parks industry having been associated with the industry and its members for over 70 years.
This unique area of expertise enables Perrys to provide a bespoke service to the caravan industry whereby our knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Park management, taxation and finance is of benefit to park operators and investors.
This unique area of expertise enables Perrys to provide a bespoke service to the caravan industry whereby our knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Park management, taxation and finance is of benefit to park operators and investors.
Phone Number
01279466766
Mobile Phone
07879496474
Email
christopher.perry@perrysaccounts.co.uk
Location
East of England
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Rawlings, John
About / Bio
If you’ve seen the many repeats of the BBC documentary, ‘Caravans: A British love affair’, then you’ll know how much I love caravans and travel.
Being obsessed with cars and caravans from a very young age, fuelled by annual family holidays touring all over Europe, led me to a successful career in caravan journalism and automotive PR.
I was part of the editorial team at Practical Caravan magazine for six years, followed by a PR career in the car industry working in the press offices of Vauxhall, Volvo and Volkswagen.
I now work for myself writing about and promoting the caravans, campervans, motorhomes and associated accessories, plus cars, vans and HGVs.
My most recent caravan adventures have taken me on a sub-zero trip to Lapland in northern Finland, and to Istanbul.
Being obsessed with cars and caravans from a very young age, fuelled by annual family holidays touring all over Europe, led me to a successful career in caravan journalism and automotive PR.
I was part of the editorial team at Practical Caravan magazine for six years, followed by a PR career in the car industry working in the press offices of Vauxhall, Volvo and Volkswagen.
I now work for myself writing about and promoting the caravans, campervans, motorhomes and associated accessories, plus cars, vans and HGVs.
My most recent caravan adventures have taken me on a sub-zero trip to Lapland in northern Finland, and to Istanbul.
Phone Number
+44 1892663178
Mobile Phone
07847 371436
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Ritchie, David
About / Bio
David was editor of Caravan Industry and Park Operator for 40 years from 1971 until his retirement in 2011.
During this time he also compiled the annual Caravan Industry Supplies and Services Directory.
Still organises the annual exhibitions at The Lawns (Harrogate from 2020) and Beaulieu as an agent for the HERCMA and manages to do some writing.
He has twice been both Chairman and Treasurer of the Caravan Writers Guild and is now a life member.
During this time he also compiled the annual Caravan Industry Supplies and Services Directory.
Still organises the annual exhibitions at The Lawns (Harrogate from 2020) and Beaulieu as an agent for the HERCMA and manages to do some writing.
He has twice been both Chairman and Treasurer of the Caravan Writers Guild and is now a life member.
Mobile Phone
07802728112
Email
gdavidritchie@gmail.com
Location
South East
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Rosenthal, Peter
About / Bio
Peter was the founding editor of Campervan magazine having started out writing about campervans and motorhomes way back in 2000 for Which Motorhome.
He currently writes for MMM, What Motorhome and Campervan, as well as being a road tester and technical editor for MMM. He also enjoys doing commercial projects for leisure industry clients.
Specialising in the lifestyle and technical aspects of all things motorhome and campervan, Peter produces high-quality photography, and online content and can also be found presenting technical videos. Sharing the fun of the outdoors to encourage others to love the outdoor lifestyle is his passion.
When not writing, photographing or video presenting, Peter enjoys building kit cars (writing for Complete Kit Car), mountain biking, cycling, track days, trial riding and almost anything that involves wheels or an engine.
He currently writes for MMM, What Motorhome and Campervan, as well as being a road tester and technical editor for MMM. He also enjoys doing commercial projects for leisure industry clients.
Specialising in the lifestyle and technical aspects of all things motorhome and campervan, Peter produces high-quality photography, and online content and can also be found presenting technical videos. Sharing the fun of the outdoors to encourage others to love the outdoor lifestyle is his passion.
When not writing, photographing or video presenting, Peter enjoys building kit cars (writing for Complete Kit Car), mountain biking, cycling, track days, trial riding and almost anything that involves wheels or an engine.
Email
careditor@btinternet.com
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Smith, Judy
About / Bio
My original degree was in medicine, but five children left me little time to practise. The opportunity to write a book of local walks in a national series provided a welcome distraction, and more followed including several walking books and travel guides in France. I now know France as well as I know the UK.
For all this, the campervan proved invaluable, and some ten years ago I began writing travel articles for the magazine MMM.
My interests include the countryside, walking, cycling, chess, music, gardening, narrow-boating, and quite a lot more. I now live in beautiful North Wales where I was brought up, along with my husband and our two border collies.
For all this, the campervan proved invaluable, and some ten years ago I began writing travel articles for the magazine MMM.
My interests include the countryside, walking, cycling, chess, music, gardening, narrow-boating, and quite a lot more. I now live in beautiful North Wales where I was brought up, along with my husband and our two border collies.
Email
smithdinbren@gmail.com
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles
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Sootheran, John
About / Bio
"Work hard, have fun” is the maxim I live by. Luckily, I’ve always had jobs where these two aims weren’t mutually exclusive. I trained as a photographer, joining Practical Photography mag in 1992; moved to lads’ car mag, Max Power, in ’96; became International Editor for Emap in 2007, and spent a year at The Economist in 2010 (though commuting was no fun whatsoever).
Finally, the roller-coaster brought me to Caravan Mag, where, as a novice caravanner, I’ve embraced this brilliant hobby which combines my two favourite things in the world: travel and my family.
At Caravan, I’ve tried to focus on the five ‘f’s: freedom, family, friends, fun and errrm… fantastic photography. We just aim to make people smile.
Finally, the roller-coaster brought me to Caravan Mag, where, as a novice caravanner, I’ve embraced this brilliant hobby which combines my two favourite things in the world: travel and my family.
At Caravan, I’ve tried to focus on the five ‘f’s: freedom, family, friends, fun and errrm… fantastic photography. We just aim to make people smile.
Mobile Phone
07818074835
Email
johnsootheran@gmail.com
Location
East of England
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Sweeney, Jarlath
About / Bio
Having many happy childhood memories of caravanning and river cruising around Ireland, Jarlath plans to rekindle these pleasant times again and relay the experiences and more in Caravan Cruise Ireland.
The new magazine has been in the back of his mind for some years and the first edition was published in March 2010. Jarlath is a motoring journalist for over 10 years specialising in cars, commercial vehicles, motorsport and now caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
Through his position as Group Editor at Fleet Publications, he represents Ireland on a number of International Juries such as Truck of the Year, Van of the Year and Trailer Innovation Awards. As a member of the Irish Motoring Writers Association, Jarlath has served as Chairman of the Irish Van of the Year Jury.
The new magazine has been in the back of his mind for some years and the first edition was published in March 2010. Jarlath is a motoring journalist for over 10 years specialising in cars, commercial vehicles, motorsport and now caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
Through his position as Group Editor at Fleet Publications, he represents Ireland on a number of International Juries such as Truck of the Year, Van of the Year and Trailer Innovation Awards. As a member of the Irish Motoring Writers Association, Jarlath has served as Chairman of the Irish Van of the Year Jury.
Phone Number
+353 (0) 949372826
Mobile Phone
+353 (0) 872439239
Email
editor@fleet.ie
Location
Republic of Ireland
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Torbet, Andy
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Wakely, Sarah
About / Bio
Sarah is Editor in Chief of Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan magazines at specialist publisher Future; she joined Practical Motorhome in 2006 as Deputy editor, before working as Managing editor for a number of years. She took over the editorship in May 2017, and became Editor in chief of the two titles in October 2018.
Sarah caravanned with family as a child, and spent many holidays at campsites over the years. She has worked as a journalist since leaving university in 1999, including five years spent on motoring magazine Autocar.
Sarah caravanned with family as a child, and spent many holidays at campsites over the years. She has worked as a journalist since leaving university in 1999, including five years spent on motoring magazine Autocar.
Phone Number
0208 8267 5634
Mobile Phone
07985 789 663
Email
sarah.wakely@futurenet.com
Location
Greater London
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Video Work
Wills, Stephen
About / Bio
Stephen is one half of Adventure Wheels, and together with his partner Karla, they aim to show that camping can be accessible to people with all abilities. He has a passion for adventure caravanning and their specially adapted caravan provides the perfect base for exploring, whether it’s the sandy beaches of Cornwall, the snow-capped mountains of Scotland or the rest of Europe.
His captivating photographs alongside Karla’s writing have so far featured in magazines both in the leisure industry and the disabled sector, as well as their website Adventure Wheels (www.AdventureWheels.co.uk). He also creates content which promotes leisure vehicle travel on his ever-growing social media accounts.
His captivating photographs alongside Karla’s writing have so far featured in magazines both in the leisure industry and the disabled sector, as well as their website Adventure Wheels (www.AdventureWheels.co.uk). He also creates content which promotes leisure vehicle travel on his ever-growing social media accounts.
Email
stephenwills@me.com
Website
Location
South West
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography, Site Reviews
Associate Members
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Baber, Peter
About / Bio
Peter is the Reviews editor for Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome. He says "I started off in journalism as a staff writer for Practical Caravan for three years back in the early 1990s. After 20+ years in business journalism writing about everything from town planning and waste management to high fashion, and editing a number of glossy business magazines I decided I needed a change.
I realised what I missed most of all was the enjoyment of going caravanning or motor-caravanning on the open road. I missed the excitement of stepping into a new model for the first time, trying to work out how it would help you and other caravanners enjoy such a lifestyle to the full. So here I am!
I realised what I missed most of all was the enjoyment of going caravanning or motor-caravanning on the open road. I missed the excitement of stepping into a new model for the first time, trying to work out how it would help you and other caravanners enjoy such a lifestyle to the full. So here I am!
Phone Number
020 8267 5607
Mobile Phone
07795 552806
Email
peter.baber@futurenet.com
Location
Greater London
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Boyce, Rosemary
About / Bio
Rosemary, a freelance writer and George, her husband, a photographer worked as a team since 1985 compiling countless travel features for Caravan and Motorhome Magazines.
Together they toured in over 20 countries until George passed away in 2016. On their travels, they also worked for 10 years as Site inspectors for the Alan Rogers Guides.
Rosemary hopes to continue to travel and write if the opportunity arises.
Together they toured in over 20 countries until George passed away in 2016. On their travels, they also worked for 10 years as Site inspectors for the Alan Rogers Guides.
Rosemary hopes to continue to travel and write if the opportunity arises.
Phone Number
02890867988
Mobile Phone
07711340169
Email
rosemary.boyceuk@gmail.com
Location
Northern Ireland
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles, Photography
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Byrne, Peter
About / Bio
Peter is the Content Editor for Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome.
Having joining the team in 2021, he writes for the websites and occasionally the magazines. In his role, he oversees the online buying guides and social media channels, as well as writing features and news. Peter's career to-date has seen him do everything from launching websites to giving a speech to 250 people at the Tower of London with less than 24 hours notice.
Having joining the team in 2021, he writes for the websites and occasionally the magazines. In his role, he oversees the online buying guides and social media channels, as well as writing features and news. Peter's career to-date has seen him do everything from launching websites to giving a speech to 250 people at the Tower of London with less than 24 hours notice.
Email
Peter.byrne@futurenet.com
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Campbell, Kerr
About / Bio
Growing up in the great outdoors of the Scottish Highlands, there is nothing Campbell
loves more than getting lost in the hills and swimming in the crystal clear water around his
bonnie home country.
As a child growing up with caravan holidays all across the UK and Europe, Campbell
developed a love for the freedom that van life provides from a very early age. Now living
full-time in his motorhome and travelling all over the world by planes, trains, and
automobile, there is nothing he loves more than sharing his passion for adventure and
exploration with anyone who will listen.
Now working full-time as a digital nomad and travel author, Campbell runs the popular
travel website and Youtube channel, Highlands2hammocks, with his wife, Gemma, sharing
their (mis)adventures all over the world. As well working in the digital world of publication,
Campbell has also self-published a number of successful guidebooks about Scotland and
Ireland, detailing how to sustainably travel in a camper van, and is also a published author
with Harper Collins.
Campbell specialises in inciting wanderlust and inspiring those who may be hesitant to
take the leap into full-time travel, be it in a motorhome or with a suitcase, by showcasing
the beauty of the world and sharing the unique stories that he discovers along the way.
loves more than getting lost in the hills and swimming in the crystal clear water around his
bonnie home country.
As a child growing up with caravan holidays all across the UK and Europe, Campbell
developed a love for the freedom that van life provides from a very early age. Now living
full-time in his motorhome and travelling all over the world by planes, trains, and
automobile, there is nothing he loves more than sharing his passion for adventure and
exploration with anyone who will listen.
Now working full-time as a digital nomad and travel author, Campbell runs the popular
travel website and Youtube channel, Highlands2hammocks, with his wife, Gemma, sharing
their (mis)adventures all over the world. As well working in the digital world of publication,
Campbell has also self-published a number of successful guidebooks about Scotland and
Ireland, detailing how to sustainably travel in a camper van, and is also a published author
with Harper Collins.
Campbell specialises in inciting wanderlust and inspiring those who may be hesitant to
take the leap into full-time travel, be it in a motorhome or with a suitcase, by showcasing
the beauty of the world and sharing the unique stories that he discovers along the way.
Email
contact@highlands2hammocks.co.uk
Carr, Daniel
About / Bio
Daniel has many fond memories growing up touring the south coast every summer holiday with his nan in the caravan, that when he became a father himself, he started reliving his youth through his daughter, creating with her the same experiences, memories and freedom he enjoyed as a child.
It’s only recently Daniel & his family have become owners of their own caravan, having previously borrowed from others and are now sharing their family travels, days out, site reviews and experiences through their social media, Youtube and website as Carrs & Caravan.
It’s only recently Daniel & his family have become owners of their own caravan, having previously borrowed from others and are now sharing their family travels, days out, site reviews and experiences through their social media, Youtube and website as Carrs & Caravan.
Email
carrsandcaravan@yahoo.com
Location
South East
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Photography, Site Reviews, Video Work
Cullen, Lynne
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Daniels, Siobhan
About / Bio
Siobhan Daniels, author of the book RETIREMENT REBEL. former BBC journalist and pro-age campaigner, was feeling overwhelmed and broken at 60. She decided she was not going to see out her life feeling trapped, voiceless and powerless. So she took early
retirement at 60, and became a spirited, unapologetic RETIREMENT REBEL. She wanted to be the mistress of her own destiny and define her own purpose in life.
She got rid of her home and most of her possessions, and has been travelling, for over 4 and a half years in her motorhome, around Great Britain, Ireland and France. Showing older women they can have their adventures
and age positively.
She works with the Caravan and Motorhome Club and regularly talks on their stage at the NEC and in Scotland, about being a solo female traveller, and her motorhome adventures in her 60s.
She has written numerous articles on Motorhome life for National newspapers, and National magazines. As well as blogs for the Alan Rogers Guide Website and NEC magazine
Appeared regularly on BBC television and radio, Channel 5 news, Talkradio and had been a guest on a number of podcasts.
She has hosted discussions about single female travel in motorhomes and campervans. For the last two years she has also talked about solo female travel and her life in a motorhome, at the Warner campervan and motorhome shows .
She talks at Literary festivals, festivals Corporate Events,WI groups and women’s luncheons around the country.
She says approaching 65 she is the happiest she has ever been thanks to her vanlife.
She featured on Millionaire motorhome
Steph’s packed lunch
Channel5 News
BBC Travel Show
She a celebrity commentator on ‘When Things Go Horribly Wrong in a Motorhome’ on Channel5
She says when you RETIRE you REFIRE.
Instagram: @shuvonshuvoff
retirement at 60, and became a spirited, unapologetic RETIREMENT REBEL. She wanted to be the mistress of her own destiny and define her own purpose in life.
She got rid of her home and most of her possessions, and has been travelling, for over 4 and a half years in her motorhome, around Great Britain, Ireland and France. Showing older women they can have their adventures
and age positively.
She works with the Caravan and Motorhome Club and regularly talks on their stage at the NEC and in Scotland, about being a solo female traveller, and her motorhome adventures in her 60s.
She has written numerous articles on Motorhome life for National newspapers, and National magazines. As well as blogs for the Alan Rogers Guide Website and NEC magazine
Appeared regularly on BBC television and radio, Channel 5 news, Talkradio and had been a guest on a number of podcasts.
She has hosted discussions about single female travel in motorhomes and campervans. For the last two years she has also talked about solo female travel and her life in a motorhome, at the Warner campervan and motorhome shows .
She talks at Literary festivals, festivals Corporate Events,WI groups and women’s luncheons around the country.
She says approaching 65 she is the happiest she has ever been thanks to her vanlife.
She featured on Millionaire motorhome
Steph’s packed lunch
Channel5 News
BBC Travel Show
She a celebrity commentator on ‘When Things Go Horribly Wrong in a Motorhome’ on Channel5
She says when you RETIRE you REFIRE.
Instagram: @shuvonshuvoff
Mobile Phone
07949193794
Email
siobhan.m.daniels@gmail.com
Website
Sectors
Motorhomes, Park & holiday homes
Speciality
Travel articles, Practical advice, Site Reviews, Video Work
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Davies, Joanna
About / Bio
Jo joined the team of Practical Motorhome and Practical Caravan in March 2022 as a Staff Writer, after working in events, marketing and copywriting.
After graduating with a degree in English Literature and Classics, her passion for writing and travel brought her to the Practical magazines, where she works across print and the web.
Her role involves writing travel features, and gear recommendations and working on the brands’ social media as well as e-commerce.
Last year, Jo converted a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic into a micro-camper that has taken her to Shropshire, Kent, the Peak District and beyond.
After graduating with a degree in English Literature and Classics, her passion for writing and travel brought her to the Practical magazines, where she works across print and the web.
Her role involves writing travel features, and gear recommendations and working on the brands’ social media as well as e-commerce.
Last year, Jo converted a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic into a micro-camper that has taken her to Shropshire, Kent, the Peak District and beyond.
Mobile Phone
07972839625
Email
joanna.davies@futurenet.com
Location
Greater London
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Dickens, Andrew
About / Bio
Andrew is an Actor, Presenter & Demonstration Chef who loves anything to do with the great outdoors.
He is also one of the Guild's regular trainers for video workshops. In 2016 Andrew, his wife & two daughters completed a three-week, 1000-mile camping trip taking in Cheshire, Wales, Cornwall, Dorset & Hampshire testing out new gear.
As well as appearing on shows like Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and numerous TV dramas. Andrew is an expert cook and presents at some of the most prestigious events in the UK and abroad at such places as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dublin & London.
Others have included the Big Festival for Jamie Oliver; Carfest North & South for Children In Need; Ideal Home Shows & Cake & Bake Show; BBC Top Gear.
He is also one of the Guild's regular trainers for video workshops. In 2016 Andrew, his wife & two daughters completed a three-week, 1000-mile camping trip taking in Cheshire, Wales, Cornwall, Dorset & Hampshire testing out new gear.
As well as appearing on shows like Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and numerous TV dramas. Andrew is an expert cook and presents at some of the most prestigious events in the UK and abroad at such places as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dublin & London.
Others have included the Big Festival for Jamie Oliver; Carfest North & South for Children In Need; Ideal Home Shows & Cake & Bake Show; BBC Top Gear.
Phone Number
01619433147
Mobile Phone
07958714126
Email
andrewdickens@hotmail.co.uk
Location
North West
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Hewlett, Ian
About / Bio
Ian has been camping in all its forms for over 40 years, moving to trailer tents when starting a family. Since
buying their first caravan they have been on many adventures. He currently owns a Swift Fairway 4 berth
caravan.
After leaving the RAF as an aircraft engineering, he became Technical Manager for the Camping and
Caravanning Club where he helps Club members by removing barriers to all forms of camping and gives
them knowledge and practical advice to enjoy the hobby safely. Published features in Club magazine,
Expert Guides, how to videos and unit reviews. In addition, Ian represents Club members and the wider
camping community at many national committees and forums.
buying their first caravan they have been on many adventures. He currently owns a Swift Fairway 4 berth
caravan.
After leaving the RAF as an aircraft engineering, he became Technical Manager for the Camping and
Caravanning Club where he helps Club members by removing barriers to all forms of camping and gives
them knowledge and practical advice to enjoy the hobby safely. Published features in Club magazine,
Expert Guides, how to videos and unit reviews. In addition, Ian represents Club members and the wider
camping community at many national committees and forums.
Email
ian.hewlett@campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
Sectors
Touring caravans, Trailer tents, Motorhomes
Speciality
Technical writing, Practical advice
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Hutson, Kay
About / Bio
Kay is the wife of Nigel Hutson who had always liked the idea of caravanning, but until meeting Nigel in the 1990’s had never been on a caravan holiday. That rapidly changed!
Now a caravanning convert, Kay and Nigel have toured both the UK and the Continent, with Kay being very much the unsung hero in helping Nigel with his journalistic work. She’s often behind the camera, but more often than not, in front of it as Nigel says that she is MUCH more photogenic.
Born on a farm in the beautiful Hope Valley in Derbyshire’s Peak District, Kay is a huge lover of the outdoors, and immediately took to the caravanning lifestyle. She even manages to keep Nigel under control (most of the time!).
Now a caravanning convert, Kay and Nigel have toured both the UK and the Continent, with Kay being very much the unsung hero in helping Nigel with his journalistic work. She’s often behind the camera, but more often than not, in front of it as Nigel says that she is MUCH more photogenic.
Born on a farm in the beautiful Hope Valley in Derbyshire’s Peak District, Kay is a huge lover of the outdoors, and immediately took to the caravanning lifestyle. She even manages to keep Nigel under control (most of the time!).
Email
kay.hutson@btinternet.com
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Jessup, Sam
About / Bio
Sam is a talented, dedicated, multi-award-winning graphic designer and copywriter with nearly two
decades creating and designing for a diverse range of brands and international companies covering
such specialisms as logo design, brand creation, advertising, publications and presentations,
promotional design, vehicle livery design, packaging and much more.
His interest in the caravan and motorhome industry stems from quitting the rat race in 2018, buying a
Swift motorhome, setting up his own design business and travelling the highways and byways of the
UK and Europe – covering 23 countries at last count!
Since living in a touring vehicle full-time, Sam has developed an affinity for graphic design specialising
in the leisure industry and also, alongside his wife Claire, created and curated the ‘Next Stop
Everywhere’ brand (and associated video content) as a YouTube and social media output for their
travels.
They’ve since moved into a Swift twin-axle caravan and on to work for the Caravan & Motorhome
Club as award-winning Site Managers covering regions such as the Lake District, East Yorkshire and
the South Coast, including Kent and East Sussex. Sam also owns and regularly uses a Land Rover-
based Thule-Tepui roof tent, and an ex-military Howling Moon ‘Expedition-style’ trailer tent, for his
touring adventures.
After almost 20 years creating for best, biggest and brightest brands, Sam’s infectious creative spark,
pure love for travel and overwhelming enthusiasm for all things caravan, motorhome and camper,
continue to grow – and he can often be found, either tucked up on a campsite beavering away at his
next creative project (the new logo for the CWG being one of them), or busy planning and undertaking
his next big road-trip adventure.
decades creating and designing for a diverse range of brands and international companies covering
such specialisms as logo design, brand creation, advertising, publications and presentations,
promotional design, vehicle livery design, packaging and much more.
His interest in the caravan and motorhome industry stems from quitting the rat race in 2018, buying a
Swift motorhome, setting up his own design business and travelling the highways and byways of the
UK and Europe – covering 23 countries at last count!
Since living in a touring vehicle full-time, Sam has developed an affinity for graphic design specialising
in the leisure industry and also, alongside his wife Claire, created and curated the ‘Next Stop
Everywhere’ brand (and associated video content) as a YouTube and social media output for their
travels.
They’ve since moved into a Swift twin-axle caravan and on to work for the Caravan & Motorhome
Club as award-winning Site Managers covering regions such as the Lake District, East Yorkshire and
the South Coast, including Kent and East Sussex. Sam also owns and regularly uses a Land Rover-
based Thule-Tepui roof tent, and an ex-military Howling Moon ‘Expedition-style’ trailer tent, for his
touring adventures.
After almost 20 years creating for best, biggest and brightest brands, Sam’s infectious creative spark,
pure love for travel and overwhelming enthusiasm for all things caravan, motorhome and camper,
continue to grow – and he can often be found, either tucked up on a campsite beavering away at his
next creative project (the new logo for the CWG being one of them), or busy planning and undertaking
his next big road-trip adventure.
Email
sam@samjessupdesign.co.uk
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Mortimer, Simon
About / Bio
Art Editor at Haymarket.
As a child we always spent our holidays in caravans, although of the static variety, as we were frequent visitors to Holimarine Holiday Parks.
Although rooted to one place, that early experience gave me a real taste for touring. After studying Graphic Design at university, a career in media beckoned and I set off for the bright lights of London and my first design role at The Sunday Times.
Various moves later found me at Haymarket Media, and after working on everything from football titles to business magazines, I arrived at the Practicals: Caravan and Motorhome.
These magazines have been my happy home for a number of years now. They provide great variety, an opportunity to see the world and an unbeatable team spirit.
As a child we always spent our holidays in caravans, although of the static variety, as we were frequent visitors to Holimarine Holiday Parks.
Although rooted to one place, that early experience gave me a real taste for touring. After studying Graphic Design at university, a career in media beckoned and I set off for the bright lights of London and my first design role at The Sunday Times.
Various moves later found me at Haymarket Media, and after working on everything from football titles to business magazines, I arrived at the Practicals: Caravan and Motorhome.
These magazines have been my happy home for a number of years now. They provide great variety, an opportunity to see the world and an unbeatable team spirit.
Phone Number
0208 267 5604
Email
simon.mortimer@futurenet.com
Location
South East
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Mott-Gotobed, Janet
About / Bio
A lifelong camper, caravanner and motorhome user, I have also had (forceful) input in the design of the internal layouts of several home-built campers.
(I have always maintained that there are no females in the drawing offices of professional caravan builders.)
I'm Clive's spell checker, (advice not always followed) and contribute a regular nature notes column to a local monthly journal and sporadic articles to the local and national press.
(I have always maintained that there are no females in the drawing offices of professional caravan builders.)
I'm Clive's spell checker, (advice not always followed) and contribute a regular nature notes column to a local monthly journal and sporadic articles to the local and national press.
Phone Number
01425 628666
Mobile Phone
07831 849926
Email
janet@motts.org
Location
South East
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Owen, Jenny
About / Bio
Jenny Owen is art editor of Practical Caravan magazine, having joined the team in 2014. She has worked on Haymarket titles as diverse as Gramophone and Autocar, and worked in the London, Hong Kong and Shanghai offices. Jen is the co-owner of a flaky 1980s VW camper van but gets out in new caravans when she fancies something a little more comfortable and reliable.
Phone Number
0208 8267 5682
Mobile Phone
07544 496537
Email
jenny.owen@futurenet.com
Location
Greater London
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Pearce, Gordon
About / Bio
Gordon and his wife Joyce (see above) specialise in UK and Continental site reviews along with touring caravans, motorhomes and photography.
Email
gordonpearce80@yahoo.co.uk
Location
South West
Sectors
Touring caravans, Motorhomes
Speciality
Photography
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Radford, Steve
About / Bio
Since impulse buying his first motorhome back in 2006, Steve has been an avid fan of the freedom of traveling by motorhome. Together with his family, Steve has explored much of the UK, Europe, Morocco and the USA.
The concept of the “Roaming Radfords” was first launched in February 2020. When pandemic travel restrictions were eventually lifted the Roaming Radfords began creating travel vlogs, vehicle and campsite reviews, and advice pieces for their growing YouTube, Instagram and Facebook audiences.
Steve is an experienced Public Speaker, regularly delivering talks and advice at many industry events including; Warner Shows, The Great Holiday Home Show and the Motorhome and Caravan Shows at the NEC.
The concept of the “Roaming Radfords” was first launched in February 2020. When pandemic travel restrictions were eventually lifted the Roaming Radfords began creating travel vlogs, vehicle and campsite reviews, and advice pieces for their growing YouTube, Instagram and Facebook audiences.
Steve is an experienced Public Speaker, regularly delivering talks and advice at many industry events including; Warner Shows, The Great Holiday Home Show and the Motorhome and Caravan Shows at the NEC.
Email
roamingradfords@gmail.com
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Radford, Lyndsay
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Site Reviews
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Ripper, Gayle
About / Bio
Gayle is a freelance writer and mother to three adrenalin junkies, Joe, Matthew and Esme. Her family of five includes her husband Chris and cockapoo Olga.
Gayle is a teacher by profession which means the caravan is in constant use throughout the school holidays as well as regular weekends away.
Raised in Glasgow and now living in Greater Manchester, Gayle enjoys exploring new places and enjoying new adventures however loves to return to the familiarity of the West Coast of Scotland.
Gayle was awarded the Doug King Award in 2017.
Gayle is a teacher by profession which means the caravan is in constant use throughout the school holidays as well as regular weekends away.
Raised in Glasgow and now living in Greater Manchester, Gayle enjoys exploring new places and enjoying new adventures however loves to return to the familiarity of the West Coast of Scotland.
Gayle was awarded the Doug King Award in 2017.
Mobile Phone
0779 254 0877
Email
gayleripper1@gmail.com
Location
North West
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Travel articles
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Sims, Matt
About / Bio
Matt began working touring as sound engineer in the music industry working with names such as U2 and
Wet Wet Wet. In the 1990’s Matt took to the stage himself with a record deal in the UK and USA as a
guitarist and bassist.
His business life started out in 1996 working as UK Conference and Events Manager for a London based
business. In 1999 Matt purchased the business for just £2 and launched the internationally acclaimed
Revelation (event management) Ltd. As MD, he steered Revelation to a multi-million international turnover,
with tremendous growth in the UK and Abu Dhabi.
In 2010, now father to 4, Matt sold his events company to peruse a passion for a B2C business launching
the award-winning Motorhome dealership, Family Travel Centre.
In 2011 Matt won the prestigious Business Insider 42 under 42 award that recognises the business
entrepreneurs of the future.
2015 saw the launch of The Motorhome Holiday Company with a focus on motorhome hire and sales. The
business grew quickly.
In 2020 and emerging out of Covid lockdowns new projects include the outdoor living and camping
accessory shop www.thatleisureshop.com. Launching online and instore.
During 2021 Matt launched the magazine Staycation Inspiration and the companies monthly Campsite
Availability eAlerts.
His podcast www.motorhomematt.co.uk launched at the end of 2021 and is focussed on the world of
campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Tune in on all good podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify
and Amazon. Also follow on YouTube. Now with over 300,000 downloads in 2023 it is the industry’s leading
podcast and source of industry insights and expertise.
Matts book ‘A Guide to Buying your first Motorhome’ is being penned and due for release in 2024.
Wet Wet Wet. In the 1990’s Matt took to the stage himself with a record deal in the UK and USA as a
guitarist and bassist.
His business life started out in 1996 working as UK Conference and Events Manager for a London based
business. In 1999 Matt purchased the business for just £2 and launched the internationally acclaimed
Revelation (event management) Ltd. As MD, he steered Revelation to a multi-million international turnover,
with tremendous growth in the UK and Abu Dhabi.
In 2010, now father to 4, Matt sold his events company to peruse a passion for a B2C business launching
the award-winning Motorhome dealership, Family Travel Centre.
In 2011 Matt won the prestigious Business Insider 42 under 42 award that recognises the business
entrepreneurs of the future.
2015 saw the launch of The Motorhome Holiday Company with a focus on motorhome hire and sales. The
business grew quickly.
In 2020 and emerging out of Covid lockdowns new projects include the outdoor living and camping
accessory shop www.thatleisureshop.com. Launching online and instore.
During 2021 Matt launched the magazine Staycation Inspiration and the companies monthly Campsite
Availability eAlerts.
His podcast www.motorhomematt.co.uk launched at the end of 2021 and is focussed on the world of
campervans, caravans and motorhomes. Tune in on all good podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify
and Amazon. Also follow on YouTube. Now with over 300,000 downloads in 2023 it is the industry’s leading
podcast and source of industry insights and expertise.
Matts book ‘A Guide to Buying your first Motorhome’ is being penned and due for release in 2024.
Email
matt@motorhomeholidaycompany.com
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Spence, Gemma
About / Bio
For as long as Gemma can remember, she has grown up on camping and caravanning
holidays in the UK, having a true love for exploring the outdoors. Today Gemma loves
nothing more than the freedom of life in her motorhome travelling the UK and Europe
adventuring amongst the mountains, beaches and wild swimming holes.
Along with her husband Campbell, Gemma has lived in her motorhome “Ellie” for the last
three years. Travel has always been a passion of Gemma’s and she now travels full time
in her motorhome as well as further afield around the world writing travel guides for her
online blog Highlands2hammocks, and creating photo and video content of the places she
visits.
Growing up in Scotland, Gemma wanted to write a guidebook on educating responsible
travel on well known road trips around the country and started her own self publishing
company, Destination Earth Guides which now has three titles across Scotland and now
Ireland. As well as writing her own travel guides, Gemma is also a published author with
Harper Collins. Exploring and writing about travel destinations is at the core of what
Gemma loves to do.
holidays in the UK, having a true love for exploring the outdoors. Today Gemma loves
nothing more than the freedom of life in her motorhome travelling the UK and Europe
adventuring amongst the mountains, beaches and wild swimming holes.
Along with her husband Campbell, Gemma has lived in her motorhome “Ellie” for the last
three years. Travel has always been a passion of Gemma’s and she now travels full time
in her motorhome as well as further afield around the world writing travel guides for her
online blog Highlands2hammocks, and creating photo and video content of the places she
visits.
Growing up in Scotland, Gemma wanted to write a guidebook on educating responsible
travel on well known road trips around the country and started her own self publishing
company, Destination Earth Guides which now has three titles across Scotland and now
Ireland. As well as writing her own travel guides, Gemma is also a published author with
Harper Collins. Exploring and writing about travel destinations is at the core of what
Gemma loves to do.
Email
highlands2hammocks@hotmail.com
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Taylor, Pat
About / Bio
Pat Taylor has spent several years keeping her other half in line when judging and testing caravans and motor caravans for practicality and user-friendliness.
Adept at demolishing manufacturers' hype and spin into real-world conditions, her nursing background gives her a unique insight into the health, safety and ergonomic problems of caravanning.
After many years assisting her partner John Parsons (Member) in his office administration and photography, Pat now has articles and pictures published in her own right and looks forward to doing more caravan and motorhome assessments.
Adept at demolishing manufacturers' hype and spin into real-world conditions, her nursing background gives her a unique insight into the health, safety and ergonomic problems of caravanning.
After many years assisting her partner John Parsons (Member) in his office administration and photography, Pat now has articles and pictures published in her own right and looks forward to doing more caravan and motorhome assessments.
Phone Number
01737357517
Email
patbanstead@outlook.com
Location
South East
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Whittaker, Rik
About / Bio
Provides a consultancy service covering: Education, Photography, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects for Schools and Colleges, and on CPD sessions for Teaching and support staff. Also does some part-time lecturing in Informatics and Photography.
Rik has been camping and touring for over 50 years and is a regular contributor to Motorcaravanner Magazine, the Club website for The Motor Caravanners’ Club.
Other mainstream publications have included MMM, Which Motorcaravan, and Practical Motorhome.
Articles vary from Product and Trade Show reports to Rallies (both home and international).
Photography has been a lifelong interest which helps with travel and technical articles.
Rik has been camping and touring for over 50 years and is a regular contributor to Motorcaravanner Magazine, the Club website for The Motor Caravanners’ Club.
Other mainstream publications have included MMM, Which Motorcaravan, and Practical Motorhome.
Articles vary from Product and Trade Show reports to Rallies (both home and international).
Photography has been a lifelong interest which helps with travel and technical articles.
Phone Number
01942714750
Mobile Phone
07915545707
Email
rik321@gmail.com
Location
North West
Sectors
Motorhomes
Speciality
Travel articles, Technical writing, Practical advice, Photography
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Williams, Roger
About / Bio
For some years now Roger has enjoyed caravanning and photography by specialising in the area of rallies, exhibitions, and historic and caravan club events.
He also organises and covers Land Rover caravan club rallies where Land Rover company employees enjoy “off-roading” events.
He also organises and covers Land Rover caravan club rallies where Land Rover company employees enjoy “off-roading” events.
Mobile Phone
07703325835
Email
rtwilliams53@gmail.com
Location
West Midlands
Sectors
Touring caravans
Speciality
Photography
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Williams, Barry
About / Bio
Former Head of Publications for The Caravan Club.
Phone Number
02087775701
Mobile Phone
07979435193
Email
barrywilliams1946@talktalk.net
Location
Greater London
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Wray, Karl
About / Bio
Karl Wray is a founder-member of the Young Tourers, a group of avid
20-something caravanners and influencers, who tour throughout
the year, promoting caravanning and the outdoor lifestyle to a younger audience.
Karl, who owns his own building firm in Manchester, has featured regularly in
Caravan magazine; as well as working with fellow Young Tourer, Dan Arnold, and their partners,
Rhea and Grace, to create compelling videos and social media posts.
20-something caravanners and influencers, who tour throughout
the year, promoting caravanning and the outdoor lifestyle to a younger audience.
Karl, who owns his own building firm in Manchester, has featured regularly in
Caravan magazine; as well as working with fellow Young Tourer, Dan Arnold, and their partners,
Rhea and Grace, to create compelling videos and social media posts.
Email
karlwray.kw.kw@googlemail.com
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Wright, Karen
About / Bio
Karen Wright was a contestant on the popular television show The Great British Bake Off where she is
remembered for both her colourful show stopping bakes and her outgoing and vivacious personality.
Karen owns a caravan and loves to holiday in it but also uses it as a portable kitchen when she is working up and down the country at food festivals and other events. Cooking and developing campsite friendly recipes are her passions.
Karen writes for her local paper each week and has recently published her first book, Meals on the Move; a campsite cooking journey which was inspired by a month-long tour in Europe.
Karen is active on social media where she posts about cooking, baking, travelling and everyday life.
remembered for both her colourful show stopping bakes and her outgoing and vivacious personality.
Karen owns a caravan and loves to holiday in it but also uses it as a portable kitchen when she is working up and down the country at food festivals and other events. Cooking and developing campsite friendly recipes are her passions.
Karen writes for her local paper each week and has recently published her first book, Meals on the Move; a campsite cooking journey which was inspired by a month-long tour in Europe.
Karen is active on social media where she posts about cooking, baking, travelling and everyday life.
Email
karenwrightwakefield@hotmail.com
Website