This year, The Camping and Caravanning Club have joined forces with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) to get the nation active in the outdoors through walking and camping. The National Camping and Caravanning Week runs from Monday May 28th to Sunday June 3rd, to coincide with the May bank Holiday and is the clubs yearly celebration of all things camping and the wonderful great outdoors. Whether you enjoy a gentle stroll or a strenuous trek in the mountains, walking is considered the number one activity for campers and caravanners. And by teaming up with the BMC the club wants to highlight the importance of looking after our countryside and footpaths, and the vital repair work that’s needed across the countryside trails in our 15 National Parks. The BMC’s Mend Our Mountains campaign aims to raise £1 million for repairs across the country. Steve Backshall, BAFTA award-winning presenter and naturalist, said “Mountains delight the human spirit, and represent the most vital wilderness areas of our often crowded islands. When you’re in the hills, the temptation is to revel in their freedom, but in places of high use, there have to be maintained thoroughfares, or fragile mountain ecosystems will simply be eroded away.” Julia Bradbury, TV presenter and President of the Camping and Caravanning Club said, “i’m really excited to be involved in this years event, especially given it’s walking theme, it’s time to get the tent out of the garage, lace up your walking boots and go camping. I hope the nation joins us- even if it’s for the first time” To mark the week, the Club is staging a VIP camping event at Alton, The Star Club Site in Staffordshire. The event will be packed with family fun walking-themed activities and live music plus an appearance from Andy Torbet, Club member and TV presenter. To be in with a chance of joining the event, enter the Clubs VIP camping competition at www.nccw.co.uk NCCW aims to get the British public engaged with camping and caravanning, and to raise the profile of our great hobby.For inspiration on your next walk, why not have a look at the Clubs list of suggested circular walks from Club Sites? Share a selfie of your walking adventures using #NCCW and you could even receive a spot prize! They have loads of great camping goodies to give away. National Camping and Caravanning Week – Monday May 28th to Sunday June 3rd

It’s that time of year again when we start unwrapping our caravans and motorhomes ready for the new season but, before setting of on new adventures this spring, its important to make sure you home from home is squeaky clean and rid of dirt, ready to hit the road. We’ve tried and tested the top cleaners on the market and to make things easier for you, we’ve come up with a list of the best caravan cleaning products suitable for both the interior and exterior of your vehicle. For the Exterior: Fenwicks Caravan Cleaner- specifically formulated for the cleaning of caravans and motorhomes.Easiliy removes black streaks, green algae, road traffic film, diesel fumes, and over wintering grime, etc. It is suitable for cleaning plastics, aluminium, acrylic windows, GRP, ABS, fibreglass, decals, sealants and much more! From £9.95 at www.waudbys.co.uk Click Here for more information. Silky Cream Cleaner- a unique non-scratching, non-abrasive cream which effectively removes dirt and grime without damaging or interfering with PVC or plastic surfaces. Only £4.95 at www.waudbys.co.uk Click Here for more information. Fenwicks Black Streak Remover- suitable for cleaning plastics, aluminium, GRP, ABS, fibreglass, decals, sealants and much more. Can be used on arrival at campsite for waterless spot cleaning of travel grime. From £6.95 at www.waudbys.co.uk Click Here for more information. For the Interior: Fenwicks Waste Pipe and Tank Cleaner– is one product that will clean everything inside your caravan and home and gives excellent value for money and is a very effective sanitiser. It is safe on most surfaces and does not contain abrasives.When used neat, it can be used to unblock blocked drains. When diluted can be used to clean surfaces, cookers, fridges, sinks, basins, showers. Only £6.50 at www.waudbys.co.uk. Thetford Bathroom Cleaner – Thetford Bathroom Cleaner is specially developed for easy, safe and thorough cleaning of all plastic surfaces in caravans and motorhomes including Thetford Toilets. It works as an active foam for easy cleaning. Only £6.45 Here. Thetford Tank Freshener- An effective fluid for daily use and maintenance of the waste-water tank and pipes. Tank Freshener reduces and prevents deposits and the accumulation of grease in the waste-water tank and pipes, making the waste-water tank fresh and clean. No more unpleasant smells from the waste-water tank, shower, washbasin or sink of your caravan or motor home. Only £6.65 at www.waudbys.co.uk. As caravans and motorhomes are so big, it’s easy to ‘run out of steam’ halfway through a job, that’s why it’s so important to use a highly effective cleaner. Visit www.waudbys.co.uk for a full range of caravan cleaning products!