Quarterly newsletter
The year 2024 is already coming to an end, a special time to reflect on what we have experienced together and look ahead to what is to come. The holidays are just around the corner and we hope you spend them in good company, enjoying fine moments with loved ones.
This special December newsletter has been painstakingly put together for you with inspiration and fun facts appropriate for this period of warmth.
We wish you much reading pleasure, a wonderful Christmas and a sparkling New Year!
In this newsletter you will read about, among other things: ✔︎ New faces and farewell ✔︎ Vacantievreugd expands: from 4 to 5 parks! ✔︎ End of year party ✔︎ Free oliebollen ✔︎ Connecting gas and internet
New faces at the campsite
We are pleased to welcome three new faces to Camping the Seagull!
- Gert-Jan is our new administrator. Do you have any questions? Don't hesitate to speak to him or make an appointment through the reception desk.
- Natasja, Gert-Jan's wife, joins our team at the reception desk.
- Albert is our new groundsman, whom I'm sure you'll meet regularly.
We wish them lots of fun and success at Camping the Seagull!
Farewell to colleagues
Unfortunately, we say goodbye to three valued colleagues:
- Rick has already left.
- Maarten will continue to support us until the connections are completed, at which time he will leave for Flevo Natuur.
- Franisha will have her last day of work on Sunday, Dec. 29.
Vacantievreugd expands: from 4 to 5 parks!
We have more great news! On November 1, we acquired a new park: Camping de Koeksebelt in Ommen. This means the expansion of our offer from 4 to no less than 5 parks. We are very excited about this new addition and look forward to offering our guests a fantastic vacation experience here as well.
To celebrate this expansion, the entire Vacation Youth team celebrated this year's Christmas party at Camping de Koeksebelt. It was a special opportunity to get acquainted with the new park and enjoy the fun with the team. We cannot wait to start this new chapter in our journey together with the whole team!
Reception in the winter months and FAFS training
This winter the reception desk will be staffed by Ella, Natasja and Margret. We are open daily from 09:00 to 13:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 14:00. Do you have questions or want to know something? The door is always open for you! Please note that the reception desk is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On these days we can only be reached for emergencies at 06-20370590. This number is not for questions about the barrier, visitors, internet problems, etc. We are happy to help you on the other days!
Power outages are handled only from 09:00 to 22:00.
On Tuesday, February 11, the reception will be closed due to a BHV training for our staff. With this training we ensure that our team is well prepared for emergencies, so that your safety always comes first.
On this day we will be available by phone and email.
📞 Phone: 0181 - 412 777
Thank you for your understanding, as of Wednesday, February 12, we will be fully available for you again!
Final energy bill and advances
In December, you will receive the final energy bill (minus the four advances you have already paid in 2024). Also, the new advance for 2025 is already listed directly on the final bill (1/4 of the 2024 energy consumption). The remaining three advances will be billed in March, June and September 2025.
Visiting by car
People often ring the bell at the barrier to let visitors in, especially after the reception opens. In principle, this is only possible if the visit is registered in advance. How do you do that? During opening hours you can give us the license plate number of your visitor, either by e-mail or by phone. We will enter the license plate number so that your visitor can enter and leave the premises after closing time (for a fee). This makes it really easy for your guests!
Shutting off the water
A friendly reminder: remember to turn off the water in your chalet or mobile home when you leave. This prevents damage from frozen pipes and a lot of inconvenience. Here are a few handy tips:
- Shut off the water in the well
- Open the vents
- Open all taps in the caravan
- Disassemble the geyser and store it frost-free
- Add salt to the chiffon and in the toilet bowl
- Seal the gas cylinders properly
That way you make sure everything stays in order even when you're not around for a while!
Terrain Rules
The latest version of our grounds regulations is in the app. Of course, you can also pick up the regulations at the reception desk. We ask you to read them carefully so that you are aware of the applicable rules.
Tip jar
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to our tip jar. Thanks to you we were able to enjoy a nice and tasty meal at De Watertuin in Spijkenisse. It was a wonderful evening! Thank you for your generosity!
Fancy winter
On Friday, November 15, Poppy de Luxe events organized a cozy winter fair in cooperation with Eetcafé de Brielse Meeuw and Camping de Meeuw. The evening began with stalls full of Italian delicacies, wines, children's clothing, jewelry and much more! The catering square was also beautifully decorated and outside the BBQ was burning. It was an attractive and cozy evening, hereby we would like to thank everyone for organizing this fantastic event.
Sinterklaas party
On Sunday, November 30, Saint Nicholas visited Camping de Meeuw with his Pieten and the horse-drawn streetcar. The children were anxiously waiting at the barrier and at 2 p.m. the horse streetcar arrived with Saint Nicholas, his Pieten, and the horses Ozosnel and Caramba! After a warm welcome, the children walked behind the horse-drawn streetcar to the little bridge, where Saint and his Pieten got off and went to the eatery. The eatery was all in party mood and the big St. Nicholas party began! The Pieten sang and danced, and the children happily joined in. All the children also received a present from Saint Nicholas. What a party!
All the photos from this great event can be found in our app under "Entertainment + Events + Reading folder." There are many photos, so please take a look!
Christmas atmosphere at the campsite
The Christmas atmosphere is already in full swing! The reception and the food café are beautifully decorated, and it has become a true Christmas picture. Behind the reception, the tree of lights shines and on the grounds we see more and more chalets and gardens attractively lit. It really is a feast to behold! 🎄✨
We hope everyone enjoys the festive season and we look forward to a fun end to the year!
Christmas market in Brielle
Come Christmas shopping in Brielle! From December 20 to 22, there will be a cozy Christmas market in St. Catharine's Church. Stroll along the stalls for your last Christmas shopping and admire the beautiful nativity scene. The streets are attractively lit, the Christmas tree is in full glory and there are plenty of musical performances. Enjoy Santa with his sleigh, the bottling cart with free hot chocolate and mulled wine, and much more. Don't miss out and visit Brielle during these magical December days! That way, every day is a little bit of Christmas! 🎄✨
End-of-year drinks
On December 28 starting at 5:00 p.m., we invite you to a cozy end-of-year drink at Eetcafé de Brielse Meeuw! Enjoy live music, the first drink is on the house, and delicious snacks will be passed around. This is something you don't want to miss! We hope to see you all there for a fun drink.
Free oliebollen
As a thank you for a fine year, we invite all our regular guests to pick up four free oliebollen* at Eetcafé De Brielse Meeuw on December 31.
- Date: December 31
- Time: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Location: Eatery De Brielse Meeuw
*Four oliebollen per stand. Additional oliebollen are available for a fee.
New Year's Plunge & New Year's Reception
New Year's Dive
On January 1, 2025, Eetcafé de Brielse Meeuw organizes the 2nd edition of the New Year's Dive in cooperation with Camping de Meeuw! Who dares to do it? Dive into the cold water at noon at the indoor beach and warm up afterwards with a cup of hot chocolate, pea soup or mulled wine. You can sign up in advance with Truus at 06-43203170. Will you come too?
New Year's Reception
We will usher in 2025 on January 5 with a cozy New Year's Reception at Eetcafé de Brielse Meeuw. From 16:00 we can toast the new year together. Will you join us for a drink and a chat?
Season opener
On March 29, 2025 we will celebrate the start of the new season! Join us at 9 p.m. at Eetcafé de Brielse Meeuw and celebrate the opening of the new season with us. We look forward to ushering in the season with you!
Gas and internet connection
After the vacations, we started building the new infrastructure on the Goose side. Currently all chalets are connected to gas, water, internet and new electricity. A pipe for the rainwater drain will also be delivered to your annual pitch. You have to connect this yourself to the rainwater drain of your chalet or caravan.
Everyone will be connected to the gas and fiber optic network, even if you do not want to take internet from the campground. An appointment will be made to bring the connections inside. Make sure that our technical service can easily get under your chalet by opening the bottom, for example.
Cost of connections
- Gas connection: € 657.50 (if you have not yet paid a subscription infra)
- Gas tightness check: € 140.00 (payable in 12 installments if desired)
- Annual cost of gas connection:
- Standing charge: € 143.69 (price level 2025)
- Propane consumption per m³: €4.14 (price level 2024)
Internet costs:
- No connection costs due to collective construction.
- Annual Internet (fiber optic) costs: € 215.72 (price level 2025)
- Modem: € 92.82 (normally € 195.00), or rent for € 120.00 per year.
Internet subscriptions:
- Copper (max. 10 Mbps): € 172.00 (price level 2025)
- Silver (max. 50 Mbps): €288.00 (price level 2025)
- Gold (max. 100 Mbps): €403.00 (price level 2025)
AED availability
Our AED is hanging by the workshop. There is a code on the box, so when using the AED always call our emergency number 06-20370590 first so we can give you the code or come and bring the AED. A list of phone numbers of employees who are trained to operate the AED is attached. Make sure you always know where the AED is located.
Happy holidays and a sunny 2025!
The year 2024 is coming to an end, and we want to wish you all very happy holidays and a sunny, healthy and happy 2025! 🌟🎉
