Keith gets his beach hut after camping out for five days (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Keith gets his beach hut after camping out for five days
10:00am Tuesday 8th January 2013 in News By Katie Clark
HUTS THE WAY TO DO IT: Above, Keith Duell, 68, was first in line for the only full summer season hut.
COMMITMENT was the name of the game at Avon Beach in Christchurch as dedicated residents got their hands on prized seasonal beach huts.
The picturesque tourist spot at Mudeford again proved a popular draw for locals keen to make sure they got a spot at the beach for the summer.
Around 30 people were in the queue for the beach huts, with many arriving in the early hours of Monday morning.
And Keith Duell, 68, who has camped outside the shop for five days and nights, was first in line to put his name against the only full summer season beach hut available this year.
The hut, which costs £850 a year, is so sought after because families can then keep them until they choose to give them up.
Keith said: “I will be very glad to freshen up, let me tell you.
“I am looking forward to getting home, having a shower and then settling down with a full English breakfast in the comfort of my own home.”
On Sunday, Keith was joined by a handful of fellow queue-mates for the final overnight stay with many hoping to get one of the six-week time periods available.
Jackie Hiscock, 56, from Mudeford, who claimed second place, said: “I’ve had friends who have done this for years.
“There were six of us here last night and the new owners put on a barbecue and lit a big fire for the group.
“It was a great atmosphere and everyone has been really friendly.”
Rachel Chard, 37, from New Milton, said: “It’s been really sociable and you see people in the queue that you then see again in the summer.
“My friend did it last year so this time I’ve come down to get a few weeks in the summer holidays.”
Nicky Hollyoake, 39, who was queuing for her friend Sara Breckon from Highcliffe, said: “I’ve done it before – last year and the year before. But this time I’m here for a friend.
“I had a really good time last year so really didn’t mind. It was a good laugh and the barbecue was a great idea.”
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Couchy125
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12:09pm Tue 8 Jan 13
dobrojoe
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1:46pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley
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2:52pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley
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2:52pm Tue 8 Jan 13
uberbloke
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4:10pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:You did read that this bloke is 68, right?
Very archaic and unfair to elderly and disabled,and even those who work.
pete woodley
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4:41pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley
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4:42pm Tue 8 Jan 13
Redgolfer
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6:22pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley wrote:Pete, a word of advice please, HIT the submit button just the ONCE, LOL
yes and i still worked at 68.not all over 65's are fit.and what about the older ones 70's and 80's.
pete woodley
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6:45pm Tue 8 Jan 13
BIGTONE
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7:58pm Tue 8 Jan 13
pete woodley
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8:16pm Tue 8 Jan 13
BIGTONE wrote:Does give you feeling of importance.
Nothing better than sitting in a shed watching it pouring down and blowing a gale.
pete woodley
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8:18pm Tue 8 Jan 13
BIGTONE wrote:Does give you feeling of importance.
Nothing better than sitting in a shed watching it pouring down and blowing a gale.
HRH of Boscombe says...
10:17am Tue 8 Jan 13