Leaving the Club - finally had enough

I would think nearly 200 sites and about 3000 cls is a bit more than a small range

I have sometimes found this the case too, but I often base my decision to go to a site on the 'feeling' I get when looking on the various websites.  This summer we are using 5 sites (so far).  Three of them are non-Club and two of them are Club sites.  All of them booked around Easter time.  For me, the thing that puts me off club sites is the inability to be able to book hardstandings, so I will always book full serviced pitches on Club sites.

David 

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Restrictions on booking choices are probably a downside for us but at present the membership fee gives us access to CLs and rallies etc. We don't confine ourselves to club sites but it pays to belong at the moment. I think we're using less club sites this year.

well I have noticed that you need to book up much earlier if you want  a particular site and date, but apart from doing that I've always managed to get in when and where I want to go, and also managed to get in at weekends at shorter notice too.

I don't agree personally with the statement that weekenders are stopping people staying longer though, and why should 'weekenders' be penalised for those that want to stay longer. First come first served. Club sites prices are usually middle of the road in my view

The club works for me very well, however it isn't for you then like I've said many times, don't buy something you don't want.

Sorry to see you go though, keep posting.

I agree David.  Mayday, Caravan Insurance, Continental Travel Insurance and Tunnel bookings..... and now a really competitive house and contents insurance, really suitable for caravanners/ motorhomers who spend a longer time away from home than many would otherwise do.

David 

Sorry to see you go Geordie, but if you feel you're no longer getting any benefit from the club, it's probably the right decision for you and certainly more sensible than staying and constantly complaining that you can't get what you want.

For us, we've always managed to book club sites roughly when we want to use them - may have to wriggle a bit on dates - and, of course the CL network is the big plus, so for less than £1 a week we find it makes sense to remain. 

Not enough CC sites, too many members.

We need more disgruntled members to leave and allow more leeway for those that wish to remain

The annual fee is peanuts, and worth paying for the few things that I get out of it, but when it does not suit me I will be gone too.

Club sites are used only when neccesary, CL's used a lot, overseas insurance used each year, tunnel booking discount nearly pays for my subscription.

I do everything by phone with the CC (CC rolls off the tongue better than the new name), rather speak to someone and noting the contact name.

I think many only maintain their membership for the CL network.

Less than 7% of UK campsites is a very small range to me