Announcement: Ever Considered Running Deepdale?

Then you’ll be interested to know that we are looking for a tenant for the tourism side of Deepdale. The fully repairing and insuring lease would be for a minimum of 5 years (terms to be agreed) and you’d take on the running of all the tourism facilities including the backpackers hostel, campsite, group hostel, tipis and visitor information centre.

Deepdale is open as usual, while we look for a tenant.

This is an amazing opportunity for the right people. To register your interest please visit http: //www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/propertiestolet



Winter Programme

All of Deepdale’s facilities are open throughout the year, including Christmas. You can enjoy the north Norfolk coast while staying in a private ensuite room, in a dorm, in the group hostel, in a tipi or camping in a tent or campervan.

As always, we wanted to give you a few good excuses to escape to the north Norfolk coast over the winter (as if you need them). It’s a beautiful time of year to be here, especially because there are fewer people. You get the beaches, bird reserves and walks to yourself, plus you can sit by the fire in the local pub, enjoy some good food, a locally brewed pint of real ale and relax.

This winter you can learn about greening up your home and business, experience real ale appreciation, walk the Norfolk Coast Footpath and cycle the local area.

Other events to look forward to during the winter are Tuesday night Pub Quizzes at The Jolly Sailors, Seal Pups on Blakeney Point and of course enjoy fresh mussels from the harbour.

Some of the events we are running are listed on the right hand side and more information is available on our website: http: //www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/events



Book for Next Year at This Year’s Prices

We’ll review our prices for 2009 during September. If you book and pay for your 2009 stay at Deepdale before the end of September 2008, you’ll get your accommodation at 2008 prices.



Shop Units to Let
(Could you base your business at Deepdale?)

At the time of writing, there are two shop units available at Dalegate Market (300 ft2 and 600 ft2). They are suitable for A1 planning use, ie retail shops, although alternative use could be considered. We’d love to see one being used for bike hire, but you could also lease either unit as a going concern or have a completely different business. If you or someone you know is interested then we’d love to hear from you.

We’re keen on cycle hire, because we know there is a huge potential market for cycle hire with the customers already staying at Deepdale, other visitors to the area and second home owners. With Alister retiring it just isn’t the right time for us to do this in house.

If you are interested in either unit, then more information is available at http: //www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/propertiestolet



Green Awards

We’re very proud to have reached the second stage of the Responsible Tourism Awards (Sponsored by Virgin Holidays). We’ll let you know how we get on. Thank you to everyone who nominated us.

We’re into the final for the Eastern Daily Press Environment and Sustainability Award. We hear the result on 17th October.



Dalegate Market and Village News

Leftley’s Costcutter – Open 7 days a week, 7.30-6 Mon-Sat, 8-6 Sun. Our range is always increasing and we have a fully stocked off licence. Please let us know if there is something you’d like to see stocked.

Northshore Sport and Leisure – Their Summer Sale continues until 16th September.
(25 years in business, 25 days of sale, 25% off)



Goodbye and Hello

There are quite a few changes to staff, with some old faces heading off to pastures new and to university. We’re really pleased to welcome Eva back full time. If you are interested in working at Deepdale, we advertise available positions on our website at http: //www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/jobs



Facebook Users?

Deepdale has a Facebook group - Deepdale Appreciation Society



Deepdale Winter Events

Over the winter we’re running events, including courses, walks, quizzes, activity breaks, festive celebrations and of course our annual Conservation Weekend.

Norfolk Coast Cycling Break
11th - 13th November

Green Up Your Business and Home
19th November

Christmas at Deepdale
25th December

New Year's Eve at Deepdale
31st December

Norfolk Coast Walking Break
13th - 15th January

Green Up Your Business and Home
21st January

Real Ale Appreciation Evening
4th February

Conservation Weekend
6th - 8th February

Norfolk Coast Walking Break
10th - 12th March

Norfolk Coast Cycling Break
24th - 26th March

North Norfolk Coast Earth Day
22nd April

This programme may change and will definitely be added to. The most up to date information is on our website at: http: //www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/events



Winter Activities and Attractions

Here are some suggestions of other reasons to visit Deepdale during the Winter. The north Norfolk coast is a fabulous place to be during the Winter months

Fresh Mussels
Months with an ‘r’ in them

The Jolly Sailors Pub Quizzes
October to March

Fakenham Races
Throughout the Winter

Cley Little Festival of Poetry
1st - 5th October

Flights of Geese
Late October to early February

Seal Pups on Blakeney Point
November and December

Christmas Walking Quiz
December

Charity Christmas Day Swim
25th December