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Who is the biggest drip in Whitby, it’s me
Last week I was in Whitby staying in my Whitby holiday cottage because the first time in four years we’ve actually got no bookings for December until Christmas, I couldn’t understand why because there has been virtually no gaps but then when I looked at the other agencies and cottages there were all the same, [...]
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Little black-and-white frozen moments of Whitby’s history
I have been quite excited by my recent purchases on eBay; I started to buy some glass negatives approximately 100 years’ old couple of weeks back. The thing that makes them exciting is that they were all shot in Whitby, showing what appears to be a Victorian family enjoying their time in the streets and on [...]
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HD Guide Film of the Whitby Regatta 2011
Even in these recessional times it was they say over the weekend of the Regatta in Whitby.
This is a little HD film I took of the Whitby Regatta during the three days of the event.
We arrived on the Saturday and the people don’t like crowds obviously it’s not much fun but in short bursts it’s [...] -
Sir Roger Moore and James Bond taught me the best way to advertise Whitby Cottages
You would think that Whitby Cottages was the most used description for finding a Whitby Holiday Cottages, when you know that most people when they’re typing in Google use the minimum number of words to look for the product they want.
But the surprising thing is that in June of 2011, according to Google’s research word [...] -
Whitby yards now Holiday Cottages but what were they in the past?
Whitby Cottages are mostley used for holidays now becouse people have a romanticised view of what life was like in the Whitby Fishermans cottage in mediaeval times, but the reality of life all those years ago is far from romantic!
Whitby is actually one of the few mediaeval towns and has a development of yards where [...] -
Got a Whitby Holiday Let avoid an empty bank balance !
Whitby Cottages are neary all used as holiday homes now and when I bought my the fist of my Whitby holiday cottages in September 2008 the first thing I did was to ring up one of the largest holiday booking agencies in Scarborough that covers the area of Whitby also and arrange for them to come [...]
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Beware of Con Artists Renting your Holiday Accommodation!
The following story is what actually happened to me and my holiday cottage in Whitby a couple of weeks back and if it helps anybody else from been cheated it was all been worthwhile writing.
I been letting my cottage in Whitby to holidaymakers for just over 3 ½ years now and to be perfectly honest [...] -
Whitby Gazette and Facebook promoted a peaceful demonstration over the closure of Whitby pier
A peaceful demonstration in Whitby on Sunday, 2 October 2011 about the closure of Whitby’s pier.
To be perfectly honest I’m not fully up to speed with what exactly is going on but today at 12 o’clock Sunday, 2 October there was a peaceful demonstration starting at the bandstand in Whitby and walking along the pier [...] -
My video walk around Whitby!
On Friday morning I went to my favourite cafe at the end of the pier in Whitby and other baked potato, and then decided I would go for a nice long walk around Whitby as part of my get fit campaign and on the spur of the moment I suddenly felt why not film it [...]
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The Persuaders 40th anniversary event in London with Sir Roger Moore
I went to The Persuaders 40th anniversary event in London last Saturday, 10 September which was celebrating the blue Ray release of the series.
When I set off for the event I was using my Samsun Galaxy S walking satellite navigation and I had been told by the owner of the hotel I was staying in [...] -
HD Guide Film of the Whitby Regatta 2011
Even in these recessional times it was they say over the weekend of the Regatta in Whitby.
This is a little HD film I took of the Whitby Regatta during the three days of the event.
We arrived on the Saturday and the people don’t like crowds obviously it’s not much fun but in short bursts it’s [...] -
Whitby Regatta, Holiday Cottages and a deadpan face thrown in
I spent the weekend in Whitby because it was the regatta and it was very enjoyable the weather was good.
We stayed in a very lovely hotel at the top of Runswick Bay which does excellent job youd find it very hard to find any aspect of the accommodation thats not good and that includes the food which [...]
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Builder likes Whitby Cottages analytics and learns SEO
The Bradford builder called David Hawkes as built some fantastic new build properties over the years and he was
the one that renovated my Whitby holiday cottage in 2007.
When he came to me three weeks ago to ask about having a website made from this company, like most people you didn’t realise there was a lot [...] -
Who is the biggest drip in Whitby, it’s me
Last week I was in Whitby staying in my Whitby holiday cottage because the first time in four years we’ve actually got no bookings for December until Christmas, I couldn’t understand why because there has been virtually no gaps but then when I looked at the other agencies and cottages there were all the same, [...]
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Little black-and-white frozen moments of Whitby’s history
I have been quite excited by my recent purchases on eBay; I started to buy some glass negatives approximately 100 years’ old couple of weeks back. The thing that makes them exciting is that they were all shot in Whitby, showing what appears to be a Victorian family enjoying their time in the streets and on [...]
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Beware of Con Artists Renting your Holiday Accommodation!
The following story is what actually happened to me and my holiday cottage in Whitby a couple of weeks back and if it helps anybody else from been cheated it was all been worthwhile writing.
I been letting my cottage in Whitby to holidaymakers for just over 3 ½ years now and to be perfectly honest [...] -
Whitby Gazette and Facebook promoted a peaceful demonstration over the closure of Whitby pier
A peaceful demonstration in Whitby on Sunday, 2 October 2011 about the closure of Whitby’s pier.
To be perfectly honest I’m not fully up to speed with what exactly is going on but today at 12 o’clock Sunday, 2 October there was a peaceful demonstration starting at the bandstand in Whitby and walking along the pier [...] -
What is the reality of owning a holiday cottage in the UK?
Well I’ll tell you because I own one and I’m currently trying to buy a second one even though we are experiencing quite a downturn in the global, economy at the time of writing.
To put it quickly and bluntly it’s like every other business in the world, it’s only successful if you’re willing to put [...]
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Builder likes Whitby Cottages analytics and learns SEO
The Bradford builder called David Hawkes as built some fantastic new build properties over the years and he was
the one that renovated my Whitby holiday cottage in 2007.
When he came to me three weeks ago to ask about having a website made from this company, like most people you didn’t realise there was a lot [...] -
Little black-and-white frozen moments of Whitby’s history
I have been quite excited by my recent purchases on eBay; I started to buy some glass negatives approximately 100 years’ old couple of weeks back. The thing that makes them exciting is that they were all shot in Whitby, showing what appears to be a Victorian family enjoying their time in the streets and on [...]
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Whitby jet and how to tell if it’s the real McCoy!
Whitby jet originally was in the form of monkey puzzle trees about 180 million years ago during the Jurassic period. As the trees eventually died some of them were taken into the water of rivers and eventually ended up in the sea. The trees then would become engorged with water and sink to the bottom [...]
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Whitby Art, I’m holding a piece of history, a moment in time
We have a local artist in Bradford called Bob Barker over recent years has become very popular and sought after being taken under the wing of the very prominent gallery Washington Green.
I bought some one of Bob’s paintings about two years with my favourite is called Peace and Quiet and it is very imposing parley [...] -
My three most important tips !
A film clip speaks 1000 words !
If you have holiday accommodation for hire and you rely on your website for a large percentage of your holiday bookings, my best tip is to include a short video of maybe one to two-minutes in length, making sure it’s to a professional standard.
Try looking at the film yourself it’s [...] -
Endeavour Whitby Holiday Cottage
Whitby Holiday Cottage for Self Catering Holidays
Visit the website Whitby Holiday Cottage
This charming former old fisherman’s residence, situated in the very heart of the old town of Whitby only a couple of minutes stroll from the harbour.
The cottage sleeps up to six people in total. Four on comfortable memory foam mattresses but also the facility [...]
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Builder likes Whitby Cottages analytics and learns SEO
The Bradford builder called David Hawkes as built some fantastic new build properties over the years and he was
the one that renovated my Whitby holiday cottage in 2007.
When he came to me three weeks ago to ask about having a website made from this company, like most people you didn’t realise there was a lot [...] -
Don’t get caught out by Security Alarm Companies, tips on what to watch out for
It is very annoying when you know how some security installation equipment installation equipment companies carry on and I will highlight a few of their practices in this article, so that people can be aware and not get caught out.
I’ll actually use a true life example that my company came across recently.
There is a cricket club [...] -
AD Alarms blog with tips and advice
During my working week I’m often asked for advice on Wireless Alarms and CCTV, so I’m going to write a blog on my business website over the coming weeks which will describe the differences in the equipment and also any tips if people wish to try and install themselves.
AD Alarms specialising in Wireless Alarms and [...] -
A GSM Gateway could save you a lot of money in more ways than one!
GSM stands for Global Systems for Mobile Communications is the most popular method for mobile telephone transmission, so basically it GSM Gateway is simply an electronic device that can transform a standard telephone line into a mobile wireless system. I think they are one of the best pieces of equipment for security of premises to [...]
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Please Service your Wireless Alarm serviced from time to time!
You might get a Cat Burglar
At my last entry was all about wireless alarms which might not be of earth shattering interest to most people but it’s funny how your life tends to get immersed in particular subjects at different points in time and mine is at the moment all to do with [...] -
Good old technology :-)
I used to read all types of psychology books when I was younger because I was always fascinated by the thought that the main thing that influences your life is how you think about everything.
You know the old question is the glass half empty or half-full? And the argument of what influences your life the most, [...]
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Seize The Day !
After my up lifting and up-tempo last posting about rubbish! I thought I’d keep the mood bouncing by pointing out my reflections on life today and how quickly we all age.
Seriously to try and not be so serious there is a positive point to my story in that in some ways as you get older [...] -
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Every time I write a new article or daily observation I’ll let you know, but don’t worry that won’t be too often And if you’ve got anything to say about me by all means feel free, constructive criticism is always welcome. All the best Alan
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Alan Davidson Mini Bio
I left school early at the age of 16 with six GCSEs because tragically my parents died whilst I was a teenager, so I became an apprentice electrician passing my approved electrician and electronics in the late 1970s.
In 1984 I went on the enterprise allowance scheme which meant the government gave me £2000 for one [...]
