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• JUL22

  Parkdean ranked 50th in the Top 200 Companies | 15th July 2010

  PD Parks Holdings Limited (Parkdean’s parent company) have been ranked 50th in the North East Journal's Top 200 Companies.

  

  Formerly the ‘Top 250’, the Top 200 covers businesses in the private sector, ranked in turnover, which is considered a better indication of growth and success than profit. Companies are placed from 1 to 200 on the basis of last publicly reported turnover.
  
  The Top 200 is compiled by Durham Business School and provides an essential reference to the North East business community and is referred to on a regular basis locally, nationally and internationally. Information is compiled from publicly available information, including FAME, Companies House and Dunn & Bradstreet.
  
  Parkdean were ranked 65th in 2009, so have moved up the listing by 15 places.
  
  
  The listing is published every July and features in the annual Journal Top 200 North East Companies supplement. For the full listing, click here to view on the digital reader.

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• JUL16

  Parkdean shortlisted in the British Travel Awards | 16 July 2010

  We are delighted to have been nominated in the "Best UK Holiday Park Operator" category for the prestigious British Travel Awards 2010...

  "We are delighted to have been nominated in the "Best UK Holiday Park Operator" category for the prestigious British Travel Awards 2010. At Parkdean we pride ourselves on delivering brilliant customer service and this nomination recognises the effort that our dedicated team puts into making each and every Parkdean holiday experience one to remember."
  - John Waterworth, CEO.

  The British Travel Awards are recognised for being the largest independent arbitrator of public opinion on the UK travel industry.

  The awards are a fantastic opportunity to highlight companies who surpass industry standards and set the benchmark for others to aspire to.

  At Parkdean our company values are at the centre of everything we do and we pride ourselves on providing brilliant customer service in all aspects of our business.

  We work hard to make sure that our visitors have a fantastic time whilst on holiday with us and we are proud of the comfort of our holiday homes, the cleanliness of our parks and the friendliness of our staff.

  Nominees in the British Travel Awards are voted for by consumers and the travel trade, therefore the results will be a true reflection of what the nation thinks of Parkdean as a holiday park operator...

  If you think we at Parkdean are worthy of the prestigious award "Best UK Holiday Park Operator", we'd really appreciate your vote!

  To vote for us please click here and follow the instructions. Many thanks.

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• NOV13

  Parkdean celebrates its 10th Anniversary today | 13th November 2009

  Trecco Bay in South Wales was the Group’s first purchase in November 1999, followed by 3 Newquay parks in 2000, 4 Scottish parks, Tummel Valley, Sundrum Castle, Grannies Heilan Hame and Nairn Lochloy and 3 Southern parks...

  West Bay, Challaborough Bay and St Minver in 2001, Ruda in 2002, White Acres and Sea Acres in 2003, Southerness and 5 parks purchased from Bourne Leisure, Wemyss Bay, Pendine Sands, Torquay, Cherry Tree and Warmwell in 2004 and lastly the acquisition of 4 parks, Mullion, Looe Bay, Sandford and Hayling Island from Weststar Holidays in 2007. This takes our number of parks from 1 to 24 in the last 10 years.

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• JUL15

  Parkdean ranked 65th in the 'Top 250 Companies' | 15th July 2009

  Parkdean Holidays have today been ranked 65th in the North East Journal's Top 250 Companies. The Top 250 covers businesses in the private sector. They are ranked in turnover, which is considered a better indication of growth and success than profit.

  

  The Top 250 is compiled by Durham Business School and provides an essential reference to the North East business community and is referred to on a regular basis locally, nationally and internationally. The listing was first launched in the late 1970's. It was then the North East Top 100 companies. Over the years the listing has grown to the present Top 250. No initiative has done more year-on-year to give a sense of identity to the northern business community, and to foster collective regional pride which is now proving so beneficial in building up business networking in start ups, manufacturing and export.
  
  The listing is published every July and features in the annual Journal Top 250 North East Companies supplement. For the full listing, visit http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/top-businesses/top-250-businesses/2009/07/15/top-250-businesses-51140-23570568/

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• JUL09

  Parkdean raises over £16,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice in Charity Golf Tournament | 9th June 2009

  Once again Bellisle Golf Course was the magnificent setting for the 22nd Parkdean Holidays Charity Pro Am in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice. Thirty-five teams of 3 amateurs and a professional took part in the competition with participants travelling from all over the UK.

  

  Following the golf, a presentation dinner, auction and grand raffle were held at Fairfield House Hotel. Parkdean Holidays expect to present the charity with a cheque for £16,251.
  
  John Waterworth, Chief Executive of Parkdean Holidays, presented the Eric Ridley trophy to Paul Scrafton and his victorious team from DTZ in Newcastle upon Tyne who finished on 18 under par, 124 assisted by Professional Edward Thomson representing Senit Associates who finished with a score of 70.
  
  Lomac Alloys and Recyclers finished in second place with a score of 125, third place were Hugh Thompson's team from Newcastle Upon Tyne with a score of 127 and fourth place went to Merrill Lynch International Bankers team with a score of 127.
  
  David Orr representing East Renfrewshire won the professional prize with a 6 under par score of 65.

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