Covid-19 updates
Monday 22/02/2021 COVID-19 Response Spring 2021 – England
The Prime Minister announced to Parliament this afternoon four steps to re-opening England “cautiously
but irreversibly”. There will be at least 5 weeks between each Step - a review of the science data every four weeks and then one week’s notice.
Step 1 - from Monday 8 March
- All schools reopen
- People can meet one other person outside for recreation or exercise
- Stay at home order remains in force
From Monday 29 March:
- People can meet outside including in private gardens subject to the Rule of 6 and two households of any size can meet outside
- People will no longer be legally required to stay at home, but should continue to work from home where possible and minimize travel
- Outdoor sport and leisure facilities will reopen along with organized sports.
Step 2 - no earlier than Monday 12 April
- Non-essential retail reopens – includes leisure vehicle dealerships, retail outlets and showgrounds on holiday parks
- Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms
- Self-contained self-catering accommodation (holiday lets) but only for individuals or household groups
- Domestic overnight stays – households only
- Pubs and restaurants with outdoor service
- Zoos, theme parks and drive-in cinemas reopen.
Step 3 - no earlier than Monday 17 May
- Remaining accommodation - hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs to re-open
- Pubs and restaurants will open for indoor service
- Indoor children’s play areas, cinemas and theatres reopen
- Most restrictions outdoors will be lifted, subject to a limit of 30 people
- Rule of 6 or two households will allow people to meet indoors
- Some large events including conferences and sports events (indoors and outdoors) subject to capacity limitations
- Pilot of larger events using enhanced testing
- Remove all legal limits on social contact
- Allow larger events including theatre performances above the limits of Step 3, subject to potentially using testing to reduce risk of infection and further evaluation.
Government will conduct 4 reviews to assess:
1. Social distancing measures and use of facemasks, to include guidance on working from home which should continue where possible until this review is complete – by 21 June
2. A return to international travel – taskforce to report on 12 April, to allow people to plan for the summer
3. COVID status certification to enable venues to reopen safely
4. The safe return of major events.
Provision of free test kits for workplaces will continue until 30 June.
Support packages: Chancellor will set out further details in the Budget on 3 March.
Full details can be found in the Government’s Roadmap document.
You can read the Prime Minister’s Statement here.
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Covid 19 update 04-01-2021
Our offices communication lines are open for Caravan Sales enquiries and service.
01328-710394 orchardcaravans@aol.com
9.00am to 5.00pm Mon - Friday
Sadly, our Orchard Holiday Park is closed.
- Our servicing, maintenance, transport & siting services are all fully operational.
- Butane and propane gas refill service is still available, phone as normal.
Covid 19 update 26-12-2020
As we move into tier 3 we have had to close the Orchard Holiday Park until further notice.
Covid 19 update 02-12-2020
As we come to the end of the lockdown we now find oursleves in tier 2
- However we can now open our caravan sales department for viewing by appointment.
- The Orchard Holiday Park is now open and owners can visit their holiday caravans,
however, owners who live in tier 3 and 4 are not allowed to travel to their holiday homes.
- Our servicing, maintenance, transport & siting services are all fully operational.
- Butane and propane gas refill service is still available, phone as normal.
Office hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 -17.00
tel: 01328-710394 email: orchardcaravans@aol.com
Please note our offices will be closed from
Friday 18th December and will re-open on the Monday 4th January 2021
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Covid 19 update 05-11-2020
Following the new government restrictions, we have made some changes to our operations.
- Our caravan sales department is open, but viewing has been suspended until 2nd December.
- The Orchard Holiday Park is now closed to all visitors until 2nd December.
- Our servicing, maintenance, transport & siting services are all fully operational.
- Butane and propane gas refill service is still available, phone as normal.
Office hours
Monday to Friday: 09.00 -17.00
tel: 01328-710394 email: orchardcaravans@aol.com
Please note that we are closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Bank holiday Mondays
Christmas & new year opening hours will be posted nearer the time.
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Covid-19 update 02-07-2020
Our company policy during this pandemic:
For our team to keep face to face contact to a minimum all business is carried out by
telephone, email, text or zoom meetings.
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Covid-19 update 23-06-2020
Following the Government announcement on the re-opening of holiday parks in England,
I am delighted to confirm that the Orchard Holiday Park will be opening to owners from the 4th July
and in accordance with Government guidance.
We look forward to welcoming our owners back to enjoy their holiday home bubble and this area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Covid-19 update 05-06-2020
We are pleased to announce that we are now open for viewing by appointment only.
Our operating hours are now from Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, we will be closed on Saturdays while we adapt to the new normality.
With the many government guidelines that are being introduced for social distancing and sanitizing procedures to be adhered to, we have been busy in the back ground making sure we have made all the relevant changes and have PPE in place to make your experience at the Orchard Caravans Leisure Group as safe as possible. However, for the time being we will be operating with limited staff so we are kindly asking our customers, to please make an appointment prior to arrival as we are going to have to limit the amount of customers we accommodate at our showground at any one time.
Safety is at the forefront for our staff and customers and we have had to introduce a limit of 2 persons per household to visit at any one time.
Please do not arrive without an appointment, as we will not be able to allow you to view any of our holiday homes without the necessary pre-booked process in place.
If you would like to arrange a viewing
Please call us on: - 01328-710394
Or email us at: - orchardcaravans@aol.com
Steps we have taken to ensure your safety.
For your information and assurance, our staff have undergone training to make your visit safe in accordance with government covid-19 guidelines. We will be operating a strict and thorough cleaning process of all our stock to be viewed and every one of our new and quality used caravans will be fully disinfected before and after viewings.
Further details will be given at the time of booking, where we will also answer any questions or concerns you may have.
We really look forward to seeing new and existing customers and we thank you in anticipation of your understanding that our new sales procedures are for the time being the new norm.
Orchard Caravans Leisure Group
Covid-19 update 21-05-2020
On the 23/03/2020 We were instructed by our government to close the ORCHARD HOLIDAY PARK due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result of this instruction all the holiday caravan parks we deal with had to do the same, and on the 25/03/2020 we had no choice but to close our main offices and service department and furlough all of our team as we were unable to carry out work on any of our customer parks.
We recognise that this action is needed to help stop the spread of this terrible virus and
I speak for everyone at the Orchard Leisure Group in that we are fully behind our government in what is an unprecedented challenge, our front line NHS doctors and nurses who work tirelssy, unselfishly, putting themselves at risk trying to save lives, all the keyworkers at the NHS and our keyworkers across the U.K. THANK YOU!
Like everyone else on the planet our 'normal' has gone, it's not easy to deal with and there are times when anxiety creeps in, but we remain positive, there is no other way to be.
We miss each other, our customers, the work, the routine, the buzz of business, the challenge, the highs, the lows, the competition, banter in the tea hut, mardles on a Saturday afternoon, all those things that we do and take for granted. So many to list.
But the end will come and we will be ready to hit the ground running, this will be triggered when the government allows the caravan parks to open for business! This is something we very much look forward to and welcoming back all our regular customers.
In the meantime, take great care and stay safe.
Harry Collins
Orchard Caravans Leisure Group.
Covid-19 update 27-03-2020
Due to the current and ongoing pandemic of Covid-19 and the government lock down we have closed down and sent everyone home. We will open as soon as we are allowed and when it is safe to do so.
We are taking our responsibilities to respond to COVID-19 extremely seriously and are following all advice from the Government and the UK's health department to make sure we're doing everything we can to prevent the spread and protect our customers and our staff.
Stay safe everyone, be positive, our perspectives will change!
Harry Collins
Managing Director, Orchard Caravans Leisure Group. NR23 1LT
Updated on 27-03-2020
www.orchardcaravans.com www.parklands-leisure.com www.holidaycaravansnorfolk.co.uk
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