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I need a vacation. How about...?
by Geektopian » Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:55 pm
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by Resu » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:30 pm
LOL!
Who the heck thought it'd be a great idea to name a resort that? XD
Who the heck thought it'd be a great idea to name a resort that? XD
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by Dark Angel » Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:59 pm
Why would they name it "sandy balls"
LOL!! That's great. Have fun at Sandy Balls Resort!
LOL!! That's great. Have fun at Sandy Balls Resort!
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by victoriavictrix » Sat Jun 05, 2010 10:48 pm
What's in a name?
Our unusual name can be traced as far back as the reign of Henry VII. It appeared on maps and other documents of the time as ‘Sandyballas’, which is the description given to the dome-shaped sand and gravel outcrops on our western boundary.
Those outcrops were formed millennia ago during the Eocene era. Many of them remain including Good Friday Hill and Giant’s Grave, and it’s for them that Sandy Balls Holiday Centre is named.
The estate was bought by Ernest Westlake in 1919 and the holiday centre was founded by his son, Dr Aubrey Westlake, in the 1920s. Down the years we’ve welcomed generations of families and friends to enjoy everything this stunning part of the United Kingdom has to offer.
The Westlake family connection continues to this day and with it their founding principles – that Sandy Balls should be an area for conservation which is also accessible to lovers of natural beauty.
The rich history of Sandy Balls has been told by Jean Westlake, Ernest’s granddaughter in a number of books which you can find in the centre’s Gift Shop.
Just because something dates back to Henry VII that doesn't mean it's a good reason to keep it.
Our unusual name can be traced as far back as the reign of Henry VII. It appeared on maps and other documents of the time as ‘Sandyballas’, which is the description given to the dome-shaped sand and gravel outcrops on our western boundary.
Those outcrops were formed millennia ago during the Eocene era. Many of them remain including Good Friday Hill and Giant’s Grave, and it’s for them that Sandy Balls Holiday Centre is named.
The estate was bought by Ernest Westlake in 1919 and the holiday centre was founded by his son, Dr Aubrey Westlake, in the 1920s. Down the years we’ve welcomed generations of families and friends to enjoy everything this stunning part of the United Kingdom has to offer.
The Westlake family connection continues to this day and with it their founding principles – that Sandy Balls should be an area for conservation which is also accessible to lovers of natural beauty.
The rich history of Sandy Balls has been told by Jean Westlake, Ernest’s granddaughter in a number of books which you can find in the centre’s Gift Shop.
Just because something dates back to Henry VII that doesn't mean it's a good reason to keep it.
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by MidoriKurogami » Sat Jun 05, 2010 11:02 pm
victoriavictrix wrote:
Just because something dates back to Henry VII that doesn't mean it's a good reason to keep it.
Yeah, couldn't have said it better myself! 
Although, the *ahem* unusual name may actually be a draw to certain individuals...
*cough*
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by DollyKim » Sun Jun 06, 2010 6:26 am
Can't help but think of Buck Henry and Gilda Radner as Lord and Lady ... in an SNL sketch about things that were named after nobility, like with the the Earl of Sandwich.
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by Geektopian » Sun Jun 06, 2010 10:02 am
DollyKim wrote:Can't help but think of Buck Henry and Gilda Radner as Lord and Lady ... in an SNL sketch about things that were named after nobility, like with the the Earl of Sandwich.
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Is it sad that I remember seeing this when it was originally aired?
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Re: I need a vacation. How about...?
by leopardessmoon » Wed Jun 09, 2010 6:55 am
O.o.....i just watched that snl video.....lolololololol
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