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Wales Online
a day ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Popular Welsh holiday park goes into administration
Popular Welsh holiday park goes into administration Celtic Holiday Parks owns luxury sites with a mix of static caravans, luxury lodges, glamping pods, and touring and camping pitches The holidays parks will stay open while a buyer is sought (Image: Google ) One of Wales's most prominent holiday park operators has gone into administration. Celtic Holiday Parks, which operates luxury sites across south Pembrokeshire is currently seeking a buyer. Joint administrators Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK were appointed on May 27, 2025. In a statement they confirmed that Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park in Amroth under the Celtic Holiday Parks brand, will remain open and continue trading as normal during the administration process. A statement said they are continuing to trade the company's business while a buyer is sought, and the company's employees have been retained. All bookings will be honoured unless customers are advised otherwise. Caravan and lodge owners will retain full access to the sites. The statement says: 'Alistair Wardell and Richard Lewis of Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, 3 Callaghan Square, Cardiff CF10 5BT were appointed as joint administrators of Celtic Holiday Parks Limited (the Company) on 27 May 2025, which has operations at two sites: Noble Court Holiday Park in Narberth and Meadow House Holiday Park in Amroth. Article continues below "Subsequently, the joint administrators have also been appointed to C, V and A Pendleton (a firm) on 23 June 2025, a partnership which operates the third holiday park under the Celtic Holiday Parks brand, Croft Country Park. 'The joint administrators are continuing to trade the company's business across all three sites whilst a buyer is sought, and the Company's employees have been retained to support this strategy. 'We confirm that, unless customers are contacted and advised otherwise, their bookings will go ahead and access to the parks will continue as normal for owners of caravans and lodges." Celtic Holiday Parks was established in 2003 by managing director Huw Pendleton as a family-run venture, Daily Express reports. The parks have earned awards, including luxury accommodation provider of the year – south Wales and recognition as among the best caravan and camping parks in Pembrokeshire. Over the past two decades, the company has invested approximately £6 million into expanding and upgrading its sites. It offers a mix of static caravans, luxury lodges, glamping pods, and touring and camping pitches. Potential buyers interested in acquiring the business and assets are being encouraged to contact the administrators' team directly. The company weathered the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic with support from a six-figure HSBC loan in 2020. It was secured under the coronavirus business interruption loan scheme, which enabled the addition of 54 new holiday homes across its portfolio. In 2022, in recognition of his work in the sector, Mr Pendleton was honoured for his 'outstanding contribution to the UK tourism industry.' Article continues below Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wimbledon hope to have Murray statue ready by 2027
The All England Club is set to recognise Sir Andy Murray's contribution to tennis with a statue of him at ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at Wimbledon with a memorable victory over Novak Djokovic in 2013, and triumphed again at SW19 in 2016 when he beat Milos Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis told BBC Sport in 2019 the club would honour Murray with a statue when he finished Scot retired from professional tennis in August 2024 following an appearance at the Olympic Games in Jevans, chair of the All England Club, told the Ainslie + Ainslie Performance People podcast, external it is now in discussions with 38-year-old Murray to make good on the promise and hoped to have the statue in place by 2027."We are looking to have a statue of Andy Murray here [at Wimbledon] and we're working closely with him and his team," Jevans said."The ambition is that we would unveil that at the 150th anniversary of our first championship, which was 1877. He's got to rightly be very involved in that and he and his team will be."A bronze statue of Fred Perry, the last British men's champion before Murray, was erected at Wimbledon in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles said Murray would be equally deserving of being immortalised having provided "special" moments in the club's history."Now he's retired, we're very much looking at how we can embrace him, for him to be a part of the club in the long term," she added."We looked at Rafa Nadal having that sort of plaque unveiled to him at Roland Garros which was all very special. We thought, what do we want for Andy?"
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Dupont Circle Park will officially close for DC's WorldPride weekend
WASHINGTON () — After days of uncertainty and unanswered questions, the National Park Service has officially announced that Dupont Circle Park will close for WorldPride weekend. This announcement came after the United States Park Police (USPP) requested the closure over safety concerns. Park police said closing the circle was necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources in the park. Park police added the temporary closure throughout the weekend will 'secure the park, deter potential violence, reduce the risk of destructive acts and decrease the need for extensive law enforcement presences.' PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Uncertainty lingers over Dupont Circle's status ahead of WorldPride Parade The decision stemmed from previous Pride weekends, when D.C. police said groups of people damaged property, looted and participated in underage drinking. The historic fountain at the center of the circle was reportedly damaged, and there were reports of gunfire. Significant road closures for WorldPride Parade, Block Party In a letter to park police on April 22, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith wrote, 'Every year, the situation has strained our personnel as the large crowds continued to linger around the park and spill into the nearby roadway causing further disturbances.' Days later, D.C. police rescinded their request to install anti-scale fencing around the perimeter of Dupont Circle after pushback from the community. However, the final decision was up to the United States Park Police. Around 5 a.m. on Friday, officers surrounded Dupont Circle with police tape, and fencing began going up around the park. USPP said the park will remain closed through Sunday, June 8, around 6 p.m. Richard Lewis, who lived in the community for nearly two decades, said he is truly disappointed. 'Very disappointed in the agencies that were involved in this lack of decision making, the back and forth. The public outcry apparently doesn't seem to matter. There are ways of doing and protecting the property without closing it,' said Lewis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Uncertainty lingers over Dupont Circle's status ahead of WorldPride Parade
WASHINGTON () — With just two days left until the Parade in Washington, D.C., accessibility to Dupont Circle remains unclear, and city leaders are sending mixed signals about what to expect. Earlier this week, both D.C. and U.S. Park police over the weekend due to safety concerns. The decision stemmed from previous Pride weekends, when police said the area saw property damage, looting, underage drinking, and even reports of gunfire. The historic fountain at the center of the circle was reportedly damaged as well. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | DC police recinds request to close Dupont Circle park during WorldPride after pushback from DC community But following public pushback, including opposition from Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker, D.C. police have backed off their initial request. While the National Park Service has not yet made a final decision, many residents are calling for a solution that balances celebration and safety. 'It's a symbol for the gay community. It's a symbol for this neighborhood. It's one of the best neighborhoods in the city,' said Richard Lewis, who has lived near Dupont Circle for more than 20 years. 'I was disgusted and embarrassed [by the behavior last year]. I thought, this is not how we treat our neighborhoods. It was a slap to the gay community, knowing fully well that the parade wasn't even there.' Instead of a full closure, some neighbors are advocating for a compromise — keeping the park open, but with increased law enforcement. WorldPride underway in DC for first time 'I understand both sides of the story,' added Lewis. 'I'd like to see it remain open with increased police presence so people know there's accountability and that they shouldn't be damaging public or private property.' In a statement, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith confirmed the department's shift, saying, 'After hearing from community leaders and residents, I am formally withdrawing MPD's request to close Dupont Circle Park… While US Park Police will make the final call, MPD will have resources available if needed.' As of now, with a little more than 48 hours until the start of the parade, no final word has come from the National Park Service or U.S. Park Police about whether the park will remain open or closed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Redwood Services Announces Strategic Investment from Altas Partners
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwood Services ('Redwood'), a leading national platform in the essential home services sector, today announced a significant equity investment from Altas Partners ('Altas'), a North American investment firm. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of 2025 pending regulatory approvals, marks the expansion of Redwood's investor group alongside founding backer Union Main Group. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Today, Redwood supports over 2,500 employees and generates more than $500 million in annual revenue. Over the years, Redwood has built a proven partnership model and a robust national platform—with an emphasis on scaling with discipline, preserving culture, and driving and supporting consistent performance across its family of brands. 'Altas is the ideal partner as we embark on our next phase of growth,' said Richard Lewis, Founder and CEO of Redwood Services. 'We've built a nationwide, people-first platform that empowers elite contractors through local alignment and world-class support. Our Partner Support Center helps our Partners unlock their full potential, enabling them to deliver exceptional service and build lasting customer relationships. We're proud of what we've built, and we're just getting started.' The investment will enable Redwood to further strengthen its infrastructure, expand strategic partnerships, accelerate tuck-in acquisitions across the U.S., and continue to help its local brands operate at the highest level. 'Altas shares our vision and deeply values what we've built,' said Adam Hanover, Co-Founder and CEO of Union Main Group and Chairman of Redwood's Board. 'Their experience scaling businesses from our size to several times larger—combined with their genuine respect for Redwood's culture, partnership model, and Partner Support Center team—makes them an ideal partner for this next chapter. We're excited to welcome them to the team.' Altas brings a distinct approach to partnerships given its focus on completing only one or two significant investments each year, allowing for deep engagement and meaningful collaboration. Altas has a strong track record of helping leading services businesses like Redwood grow significantly larger and more valuable—by enhancing capabilities while preserving each company's unique culture. In recent years, this approach has led to the development of the leading commercial roofing service provider and the leading independent fire and life safety provider in the U.S. 'We've spent several years studying the home services and residential HVAC space, and Redwood stands out as one of the premier platforms in the industry,' said Michael Korzinstone, Partner at Altas. 'Redwood's impressive team, disciplined approach to growth, strong local alignment, and mission-driven culture set it apart from others in the industry. Given our track record of helping scale leading services businesses in other sectors, we are confident we can provide the support and capabilities to help Redwood accelerate its growth while preserving what makes it exceptional.' Advisors Piper Sandler & Co. served as Redwood's financial advisor. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC served as legal counsel to Redwood. Baird and Deutsche Bank served as Altas' financial advisors. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Altas. About Redwood Services Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Memphis, Redwood Services is a nationwide people-focused platform dedicated to empowering elite contractors in the essential home services industry. Redwood provides world-class resources, coaching, and strategic partnerships to 19 leading companies across the United States, enabling its Partners to deliver exceptional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services to residential customers. Redwood's mission is to unleash the full potential of its Partners, supporting them in providing high-quality service and building lasting relationships with customers. For more information, visit About Altas Partners Altas Partners is a North American investment firm focused on selectively acquiring significant interests in high-quality businesses with meaningful growth potential. Altas focuses on sub-sectors where it has deep expertise, seeking one or two compelling investment opportunities each year. The Firm's patient investment philosophy and engaged approach to ownership distinguish Altas as a buyer of choice for many management teams and founders. The Firm was founded in 2012 and operates from offices in Toronto and New York. Altas manages more than $10 billion on behalf of leading institutional and family office investors from around the world. For more information, visit About Union Main Group Union Main Group is a long-term holding company that owns and operates a concentrated portfolio of essential business services companies. Founded and led by Marc and Adam Hanover, Union Main is backed by a close-knit group of entrepreneurial investors, including Bill Conway (Co-Founder, The Carlyle Group), Pitt Hyde (Founder, AutoZone), and Mitchell Blutt and Kevin Livingston (Founders, Consonance Capital). Union Main builds and scales businesses in partnership with exceptional operators, and has selectively partnered with large-cap investment firms—while continuing to hold significant stakes as its companies enter new chapters of growth. For more information, visit
