**All Weekend Bright and Beautiful (all debts getting small) Daily Chat 28&29 August*

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tenmah wrote: »

We are going to Elveden Forest in Suffolk. It is only about an hours drive away from us. We are going Monday to Friday.

We've done Sherwood and Penrith, Penrith is by far our favourite. They all have the same format but some of the restaurants and facilities differ, there is a group on Facebook called 'Center Parcs makes me feel warm inside' http://www.facebook.com/prg1977?v=wall&story_fbid=103662589695001&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment_reply#!/group.php?gid=2228299503&ref=search
which has loads of advice and people who regularly go to Elveden Forest so it's worth joining and asking questions on there.
The spa sessions are great if your daughter is over 14!, especially the twilight spa sessions - it's a real treat!
...Linda xx

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tenmah wrote: »

Ok thanks, doing it now. Just trying a different place each evening!

Also booking some more treatments at the spa. Got massages, manisures and pedicures booked, and now a scalp massage as well. We are going to be well pampered.

The Elemis lime and ginger salt glow treatment is lovely! I'm doing the Elemis cellutox dry floatation treatment this time.

Just be aware that at the end of the treatment the therapist will explain what they've used and encourage you to buy the products at reception, the first time I wasn't expecting that and it kind of spoiled the lovely stress and pressure free experience for me so just to let you know, it might be worth pointing out before they start that you'd rather they didn't do this before you get all relaxed and into the treatment.
...Linda xx

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Tenmah look on here to see sample menus from the various restaurants.

http://www.centerparcs.co.uk/thingstodo/restaurant/index.jsp

we love Bella Italia and the lakeside pub which is excellent! Hucks and Cafe Rouge are over rated in my opinion!

The pancake house is well worth a visit!
...Linda xx

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Burlesque_Babe wrote: »

I've never been to Center Parcs........I think it's the image of it all being about doing lots of cycling, sporty type stuff that's never appealed but maybe that's just the image I have of it and it's nothing like that!

It's only sporty if you want it to be and book the cycles and sporting activities.
It's an incredibly beautiful, tranquil relaxing place and you can book a lovely spa session as Tenmah has to make it really special.
...Linda xx

SuzySu

I agreed with BOS....you can make it as hectic or relaxing as you like BB. Once you've paid for your lodge, you need not spend another penny if you choose not to. You can bring all your food and drink with you and just use the free facilities (the huge indoor water pool etc) but I would imagine you would want to do a few other things if you are there for more than a couple of days.

System

Afternoon all I would like to add that 'Man-Flu' does exist purely because women have a higher tolerance to colds and the like due to their immune system being stronger (I read it in New Scientist so it must be true). So Man-Flu is a bonefide condition.

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lennymfo wrote: »

Afternoon all I would like to add that 'Man-Flu' does exist purely because women have a higher tolerance to colds and the like due to their immune system being stronger (I read it in New Scientist so it must be true). So Man-Flu is a bonefide condition.

Hi babe
...Linda xx

tenmah

We had such a carp holiday earlier in the year, we just wanted one where we could relax and chill out. We won't be getting any bikes because my daughter (who is 23) is disabled and has mobility problems.

System

Hi Linda, hey you're banging out those runs aren't you chick. Bloody good effort I say.

LouiseJ

lennymfo wrote: »

Afternoon all I would like to add that 'Man-Flu' does exist purely because women have a higher tolerance to colds and the like due to their immune system being stronger (I read it in New Scientist so it must be true). So Man-Flu is a bonefide condition.

Hiya Lenny:hello: nice to see you.

I am about to watch the new Karate Kid, I loved the original one.