Just a footnote or two you might be interested in Mark. Our 1st family holiday as stated was when I was 2 years of age in 1966, however, I haven't mentioned we were obviously full board only available way back then.
However, halfway through the holiday week, I had chickenpox. The family meals had to be brought to the chalet in the red camp. The day after we got asked to leave the camp as it was contagious. Obviously, I don't remember but my siblings often remind me as I was the youngest.
Another occasion was on a long hot summer in 1976 my sister Elaine was washing up in the self-catering. Unfortunately, the tap came off in her hand as the water was like a fountain spurting out. The year of the drought and save water. A couple of days later cistern came down in the loo. Water again..everywhere. One of the photos is of 1976 with my dad posing on the fence after locking him and his sister out of the chalet. what amazing memories and happy days.
I often entered the fancy dress the only competition I could really take part in. I remember watching the donkey derby and races. I can still remember the song sung by my uncle Johnny children's entertainment in the empire theatre.
"Here goes at 8 pm each night, When the sun is very low, We all go to the Empire to the uncle Johnny show. He says it's all magic, We shout OH, no it's not, he looks out and shouts right back ... Aren't you a funny lot.
