Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust, said those who think prisons are a "holiday camp" should read the report.

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It also provides humanitarian aid and supports children with cancer, while its volunteers also work on an annual holiday camp for Belarusian children with special needs.

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Holt believes playing at Prestatyn's Pontin's holiday camp can be a testing experience, as UK champion Ding Junhui, found out when he lost his final qualifier 10-6 to rising star Barry Hawkins.

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"These were very serious allegations and included the charge that the force did not properly investigate the alleged racially aggravated assault by holiday camp security staff, " said IPCC Commissioner for Wales Tom Davies.

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Comedian Les Dennis enjoyed a break at Haven's Hafan y Mor site - the former Butlin's holiday camp at Pwllheli - where he spent many of his childhood holidays and won a talent competition at the age of 14.

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Earlier in September, police in Minehead announced a new partnership with Butlins to tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour by holiday-makers leaving the camp to visit pubs and bars in the town.

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Although the rest of his camp deserted on Friday, Yaron chose to remain and see out the end of his holiday.

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Many a modern holiday resort, such as Martha's Vineyard in Cape Cod, sprang out of a Methodist summer camp created to offer spiritual rather than physical comfort.

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