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Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Win a seven-night John Fowler holiday worth £1,200 with Sun Club
Join Sun Club for just £1.99 a month to enter FUN IN THE SUN FUN IN THE SUN Win a seven-night John Fowler holiday worth £1,200 with Sun Club Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HERE is your chance to win a seven-night UK summer holiday worth £1,200 plus £250 on park spending money, with John Fowler Holidays! John Fowler Holidays is a trusted UK holiday brand with over 60 years of experience in providing affordable, family-friendly breaks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Win a John Fowler holiday worth £1,200 with Sun Club plus £250 spending money The award-winning, family run group specialises in coastal getaways in popular destinations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Wales across 11 holiday parks. Cornwall boasts 250 miles of beautiful coastline, and is surrounded by the South West Coastal Path, offering walkers scenic strolls and hiking routes. Somerset is renowned for its traditional seaside resorts, long sweeping beaches, and plenty of countryside. Wales is known for its sandy beaches, stunning landscapes, and many attractions to suit all. 2 Join Sun Club for just £1.99 a month to enter While Devon is home to 40 per cent of the best beaches in the UK, plus Exmoor and Dartmoor National Park are just a stone throw away. They offer a wide range of accommodation, from caravans and lodges to chalets and apartments, catering for all budgets. How to enter with Sun Club Sun Club Membership Programme Step 1: To enter our John Fowler holidays competition join Sun Club now for just £1.99 a month for your first year. Following this, £4.99 a month. Or £12 for an annual subscription for the first 12 months, then £49.99 a year thereafter. Step 2: Then head to the Offers Hub, select the John Fowler tile, click 'Enter' Step 3: You will be now be entered into the competition. Each park features a huge range of entertainment options, including indoor and outdoor pools, live shows, kids' clubs, and on-site dining, making it perfect for families and couples. With a strong reputation for quality and service, John Fowler Holidays continues to be a go to choice for UK staycations, attracting generations of loyal holidaymakers. Competition is open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Competition ends at 23:59pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Winners will be notified within 28 days. Full T&Cs apply, see below.


The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Win a seven-night John Fowler holiday worth £1,200 with Sun Club
HERE is your chance to win a seven-night UK summer holiday worth £1,200 plus £250 on park spending money, with John Fowler Holidays! John Fowler Holidays is a trusted UK holiday brand with over 60 years of experience in providing affordable, family-friendly breaks. Advertisement 2 Win a John Fowler holiday worth £1,200 with Sun Club plus £250 spending money The award-winning, family run group specialises in coastal getaways in popular destinations in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and Wales across 11 holiday parks. Cornwall boasts 250 miles of beautiful coastline, and is surrounded by the South West Coastal Path, offering walkers scenic strolls and hiking routes. Somerset is renowned for its traditional seaside resorts, long sweeping beaches, and plenty of countryside. Wales is known for its sandy beaches, stunning landscapes, and many attractions to suit all. Advertisement 2 Join Sun Club for just £1.99 a month to enter While Devon is home to 40 per cent of the best beaches in the UK, plus Exmoor and Dartmoor National Park are just a stone throw away. They offer a wide range of accommodation, from caravans and lodges to chalets and apartments, catering for all budgets. How to enter with Sun Club Sun Club Membership Programme Step 1: To enter our John Fowler holidays competition join Sun Club now for just £1.99 a month for your first year. Following this, £4.99 a month. Or £12 for an annual subscription for the first 12 months, then £49.99 a year thereafter. Step 2: Then head to the Offers Hub, select the John Fowler tile, click 'Enter' Step 3: You will be now be entered into the competition. Each park features a huge range of entertainment options, including indoor and outdoor pools, live shows, kids' clubs, and on-site dining, making it perfect for families and couples. Advertisement With a strong reputation for quality and service, John Fowler Holidays continues to be a go to choice for UK staycations, attracting generations of loyal holidaymakers. Most read in Travel Warning Competition is open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Competition ends at 23:59pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Winners will be notified within 28 days. Full T&Cs apply, see below.


Fox News
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Comedian crosses America with miniature bike and massive dream: 'Took 80 days'
A California comedian has become the first known person to bike across the U.S. from coast to coast on a 20-inch BMX. Sebastian Fowler, 31, pedaled 3,333 miles from San Diego to New York in just 80 days, with no support vehicle, no training and one pair of Vans slip-ons. His top goal: "Raise enough money to buy 100 BMX bicycles for underprivileged children and teens who can use BMX for good," he said on a fundraising page. "I believe I'm the first person to have done that in the U.S.," he noted, news agency SWNS reported. "It took 80 days to get from San Diego to New York City on a BMX bike." Turns out there's a deeply personal reason he chose his method of travel. After losing his father, drummer John Fowler, as a young teenager, BMX became an escape for him, he said - a way to cope with grief and hardship. "I've been riding BMXs since I was five or six," he said. "It was my reprieve as a teenager who had lost a parent. My mom didn't have money and she was taking care of four kids by herself." It's why Fowler launched his fundraiser to provide BMX bikes to kids who can't afford them, with a goal of raising $30,000 to purchase 100 bikes. "My mom didn't have money and she was taking care of four kids by herself." "I just wanted to help some kids, because I was that kid once," he said. Known as "Seabass" to friends and fans, Fowler set out in late February with 60 pounds of gear strapped to his frame, including a hammock, sleeping bag, hatchet, knife and a short baseball bat - the latter to help deal with the roughly 45 dogs that chased him along the way, according to SWNS. He slept wherever he could: behind dumpsters, in flash-flood tunnels, in the open desert. "I had no follow car, no buddy - just me out there with my thoughts and my little bike," he said, as SWNS noted. Fowler, who lives in Ocean Beach, California, said that in addition to raising money for children, he figured he'd turn his grueling ride into a stand-up tour. Along the route, he performed in six cities, culminating in a performance on "Kill Tony," the popular Netflix stand-up series hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban. "Then the next day I rode 70 miles and went on the biggest comedy show in the world," he said of finally getting on stage in Austin, Texas — where he also met guest Joe Rogan. The night before, however, he'd been stalked by mountain lions on a dark Texas road, SWNS reported. "It was the first time I'd ever called the police," Fowler said. A dispatcher told him to calm his heart rate or risk being seen as prey — and an officer eventually dropped him off at a 7-Eleven, where he spent the night behind a dumpster. "I did very little preparation. I basically just rode my bike around town," he said, per SWNS. "When it actually started, I was like, 'Good Lord, what have I got myself into.'" "I was like, 'Good Lord, what have I got myself into.'" But over time, he found his rhythm, he said, averaging 45 miles a day in the beginning and eventually pushing 65. "It's tough and had its moments of struggle, but I'm really glad I persevered," Fowler told SWNS. "I mean, what was I going to do? Turn around and pedal home?" Fowler ended his journey in May with a visit to his father's grave in Connecticut before flying home to San Diego. "It felt like my dad was flying above my shoulder and keeping me safe on my trip," he said. To date, he's raised over $9,000 for children who need bikes. He wrote on his fundraising page, "Even though I am back in San Diego, the fight is far from over! Now it's time to get these bikes to these kids! We still have a long way to go to meet our goal — I know we can do it, though!" He added, "That reminds me of a quote my dad used quite often: 'A little goes a long way!' Thank you so much!"


Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Holiday parks with lidos and sandy beaches have last-minute breaks from just £30 each as UK set for 26C highs
Some stays work out to just £8 each per night HOT STUFF Holiday parks with lidos and sandy beaches have last-minute breaks from just £30 each as UK set for 26C highs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TEMPERATURES are set to hit 26C this week, so there is no better time for a last-minute holiday. And the UK isn't short of holiday parks that have amazing outdoor facilities. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 All of the holiday parks have either pools or nearby beaches - and cheap deals this month Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 6,000 holiday parks across the country. However, trying to find some that are near the beach or have an outdoor swimming pool can't be easy. So here are some of our top picks of holiday parks across the country that are either right by the beach or have outdoor pools. We've even checked to find some of the cheapest deals for this month as well. Whitehill Country Park, Devon The Devon holiday park Whitehill Country Park is in Paignton, a popular seaside town. Along with playgrounds and soft play zones, there is an indoor pool as well as a heated outdoor pool, which has a mini splash zone for kids and a poolside spa. There are even glamping pods and lodges on-site alongside the camping pitches. Don't worry about going hungry, with everything from booze and burgers at the Hayloft Bar as well as pizza, cafe snacks and a mini-supermarket. While its in the beautiful countryside, it is just a 13 minute drive to the beach, or an hours walk. Prices start from £21 a night for standard pitches, working out to £10.50 a night. 9 Whitehill Country Park has two pools and water activities Credit: Whitehill Country Park Award-winning holiday park in St Ives Lido Beach Holiday Park, North Wales Lido Beach Holiday Park is right on the Welsh coastline, with guests able to walk right over to Prestatyn Central Beach. New this year is a whole new complex with a sport bar and diner, lounge and outdoor terrace. And guests can also access the nearby Robin Hood Holiday Park, with a free shuttle bus and swimming pools. A three-night stay starts from £340, working out to £18 each per night based on six sharing. 9 Prestatyn Central Beach is nearby Credit: Alamy Trelawne Manor, Cornwall Near Looe is Trelawne Manor, which is found on the grounds of a historic manor house. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a huge flume too. Just two miles down the road is the pretty village of Looe as well. A three-night stay starts from £158, working out to £8.60 each a night based on six sharing. 9 Trelawne Manor Holiday Park is right by the village of Looe Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park 9 The grand manor house overlooks the holiday park Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park California Cliffs Holiday Park, Norfolk Parkdean's California Cliffs Holiday Park is just a five minute walk from Scratby Beach, a quieter alternative to Great Yartmouth. It has indoor and outdoor pools along with waterslides and loads of watersports such as aqua jet, kayaks and zorbing. Otherwise it has all of the usual kids entertainment at Parkdean resorts from live shows to go karts and art activities. Last month, the holiday park was even recognised in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. A three-night stay starts from £159, working out to £8.80 each per night based on six staying. 9 California Cliffs Great Yarmouth Credit: California Cliffs Great Yarmouth Combe Haven Holiday Park, Sussex The Haven holiday park in Sussex is a five minute drive from Bulverhythe Beach or an easy 20 minute walk. The outdoor pool has the Space Bowl Flume although there is an indoor pool right next to it as well. New this year is the Football Fun Factory with classes for all ages. If you want to explore nearby, there is also St Leonards and Hastings a short drive. A four night stay starts from £119, working out to £7.30 each per night based on four staying. 9 Combe Haven Holiday Park will keep both adults and kids happy in the pool Credit: Combe Haven Holiday Park Seaview Holiday Park, Kent Right between Whitstable and Canterbury, Seaview Holiday Park can't get much closer to the beach. Most of the lodges overlook the sea, as well as some of the caravans. Otherwise it does have its own outdoor swimming pool which is heated as well. A four-night stay starts from £199, which works out to £8 each per night based on six sharing. 9 Seaview Holiday Park has a heated outdoorpool Credit: Seaview Holiday Park


The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Holiday parks with lidos and sandy beaches have last-minute breaks from just £30 each as UK set for 26C highs
TEMPERATURES are set to hit 26C this week, so there is no better time for a last-minute holiday. And the UK isn't short of holiday parks that have amazing outdoor facilities. Advertisement 9 All of the holiday parks have either pools or nearby beaches - and cheap deals this month Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park In fact, it is estimated that there are more than 6,000 holiday parks across the country. However, trying to find some that are near the beach or have an outdoor swimming pool can't be easy. So here are some of our top picks of holiday parks across the country that are either right by the beach or have outdoor pools. We've even checked to find some of the cheapest deals for this month as well. Advertisement Read more on holiday parks Whitehill Country Park, Devon The Devon holiday park Whitehill Country Park is in Paignton, a popular seaside town. Along with playgrounds and soft play zones, there is an indoor pool as well as a heated outdoor pool , which has a mini splash zone for kids and a poolside spa. There are even glamping pods and lodges on-site alongside the camping pitches. Don't worry about going hungry, with everything from booze and burgers at the Hayloft Bar as well as pizza, cafe snacks and a mini-supermarket. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays While its in the beautiful countryside, it is just a 13 minute drive to the beach, or an hours walk. Prices start from £21 a night for standard pitches, working out to £10.50 a night. 9 Whitehill Country Park has two pools and water activities Credit: Whitehill Country Park Award-winning holiday park in St Ives Lido Beach Holiday Park, North Wales Lido Beach Holiday Park is right on the Welsh coastline, with guests able to walk right over to Prestatyn Central Beach. Advertisement New this year is a whole new complex with a sport bar and diner, lounge and outdoor terrace. And guests can also access the nearby Robin Hood Holiday Park, with a free shuttle bus and swimming pools. A three-night stay starts from £340, working out to £18 each per night based on six sharing. 9 Prestatyn Central Beach is nearby Credit: Alamy Advertisement Trelawne Manor, Cornwall Near Looe is Trelawne Manor, which is found on the grounds of a historic manor house. It has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a huge flume too. Just two miles down the road is the pretty village of Looe as well. A three-night stay starts from £158, working out to £8.60 each a night based on six sharing. Advertisement 9 Trelawne Manor Holiday Park is right by the village of Looe Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park 9 The grand manor house overlooks the holiday park Credit: John Fowler Holidays - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park California Cliffs Holiday Park, Norfolk Parkdean's California Cliffs Holiday Park is just a five minute walk from Scratby Beach, a quieter alternative to Great Yartmouth. It has indoor and outdoor pools along with waterslides and loads of watersports such as aqua jet, kayaks and zorbing. Advertisement Otherwise it has all of the usual kids entertainment at Parkdean resorts from live shows to go karts and art activities. Last month, the holiday park was even recognised in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. A three-night stay starts from £159, working out to £8.80 each per night based on six staying. 9 California Cliffs Great Yarmouth Credit: California Cliffs Great Yarmouth Advertisement Combe Haven Holiday Park, Sussex The Haven holiday park in Sussex is a five minute drive from Bulverhythe Beach or an easy 20 minute walk. The outdoor pool has the Space Bowl Flume although there is an indoor pool right next to it as well. New this year is the Football Fun Factory with classes for all ages. If you want to explore nearby, there is also St Leonards and Hastings a short drive. Advertisement A four night stay starts from £119, working out to £7.30 each per night based on four staying. 9 Combe Haven Holiday Park will keep both adults and kids happy in the pool Credit: Combe Haven Holiday Park Seaview Holiday Park, Kent Right between Whitstable and Canterbury, Seaview Holiday Park can't get much closer to the beach. Most of the lodges overlook the sea, as well as some of the caravans . Advertisement Otherwise it does have its own outdoor swimming pool which is heated as well. A four-night stay starts from £199, which works out to £8 each per night based on six sharing. 9 Seaview Holiday Park has a heated outdoorpool Credit: Seaview Holiday Park 9 But it is also right on the beach Credit: Seaview Holiday Park Advertisement