AS CUSTOMERS RETURNED to the politician who helped make it all possible.
Tim Farron MP was at Skelwith Fold caravan park in Ambleside on the day of its re-opening on July 04, and witnessed the business bounce back to life after months of closure
“It’s the day we’ve been dreaming of since parks were shut down by government in late March, and now the buzz has returned it feels great!” said Mr Wild.
“For this we owe a debt of gratitude to follow suit.
“His concern for the welfare of small businesses and jobs in areas heavily reliant on tomers.
“Our task is now to try and salvage what’s left of this year’s season,” said Mr Wild.
Mr Farron was joined at Skelwith Fold by managing directourism economy back on track.
This was essential, she said, not just for the businesses dependent on tor industry.
Also present was Councillor Robin Ashcroft who is cabinet member for economy, culture and leisure at South Lakeland District Counci
Skelwith Fold, a former winner of Cumbria Tourism’s holiday park of the year award, has around 450 pitches spread 350 acres of wooded grounds.
It provides holiday caravans touring caravans.
Mr Wild said the park, which has been owned by his family for over 20 years, was delighted to re-engage all of its staff.
For the past few weeks, he said, the team had been helping to ensure everyone stayed safe.
“There are more than one hundred holiday parks in Cumbria, and as director of the branch of our trade association BH&HPA, I know there is a sense of relief all round.
“However, we have only a brief window in which to survive winter.
“Without it, there is a very real risk that some park businesses simply won’t be there to re-open next spring, and this is a very real concern,” he said.
