Two tier membership

stu59 replied on 01/09/2022 18:56

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Posted on 01/09/2022 18:56

I would like to propose a two tier membership to the Club.

The first tier would be full membership has it is now.

The second tier would be the use of CL Sites only.

If you held CL membership only, you could still use other club sites, but you would need to pay a nominal fee. This level would be ideal for those of us that only use CL sites and do not wish to use the larger sites that are now becoming more like commercial site.

Please discuss.

Thanks Stuart

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TimboC replied on 05/09/2022 17:55

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Posted on 05/09/2022 17:01 by young thomas

My point is 'location, location, location'...the club has a knack of naming sites after places that aren't in the vicinity...Bath Chew Valley is 13 miles from Bath. Bishop Sutton Chew Valley CAMC (or even Lopcombe Corner CAMC in the case of Salisbury) site doesn't have the same ring to it.

Many use specific sites as they are where they want to be, quite a few that want to be in Salisbury would use a site in....wait for it....Salisbury. Hence the C&CC site being pretty busy most of the time.

What is the 'premium service' you pay for? I'm a member, do I get it, too?

Posted on 05/09/2022 17:55

Again, I wasn't reviewing the location. I was reviewing the site which is, in my experience, awful. Perhaps its changed in the 3 years since I went there, but in camparison to the 30 plus CAMC sites I'd also been to by that time it was dreadful, and that includes the likes of Bolton Abbey and Moorhampton which were in desperate need of updating, and probably still do.

I compare the 2 clubs to Premier Inn and Travelodge, with CAMC being the former. I've used both, and know which I prefer

In my experience, and in my opinion, the experience of using CAMC is superior in every way, from booking, to arriving on site and then the time on site itself. I have never felt the need to pack up go home as I did that time in Salisbury, which is why I am not a member of that club. Having said that, its not perfect, and I'm happy to admit that.

But horses for courses. If you don't feel that you get value for money, email the club and tell them. Its your right as a member. I do, and thats my point, and is what I was trying to convey in reply to the now Deleted User post that was insinuating that the club is a money making machine that doesn't care about its members.

If you want to discuss location, thats another topic altogether

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Cornersteady replied on 05/09/2022 18:19

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Posted on 05/09/2022 17:55 by TimboC

Again, I wasn't reviewing the location. I was reviewing the site which is, in my experience, awful. Perhaps its changed in the 3 years since I went there, but in camparison to the 30 plus CAMC sites I'd also been to by that time it was dreadful, and that includes the likes of Bolton Abbey and Moorhampton which were in desperate need of updating, and probably still do.

I compare the 2 clubs to Premier Inn and Travelodge, with CAMC being the former. I've used both, and know which I prefer

In my experience, and in my opinion, the experience of using CAMC is superior in every way, from booking, to arriving on site and then the time on site itself. I have never felt the need to pack up go home as I did that time in Salisbury, which is why I am not a member of that club. Having said that, its not perfect, and I'm happy to admit that.

But horses for courses. If you don't feel that you get value for money, email the club and tell them. Its your right as a member. I do, and thats my point, and is what I was trying to convey in reply to the now deleted post that was insinuating that the club is a money making machine that doesn't care about its members.

If you want to discuss location, thats another topic altogether

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:19

Full agreements with all your posts TimboC. Club sites are better all round no doubt to me.

But in case you're wondering why all the replies to your very simple idea - that if one feel differently then that is fine and everyone should choose which they think is best for them, it's because that doesn't rest well with some posters.

You see there have been posts like club sites are only full because people on them don't know there are better sites out there, we are paying silly ridiculous prices and in paying them we are being robbed (daylight robbery). They have to makes jokes about a premium service and put it is speech marks as surely your view cannot be true?

(btw all those words in italics have been posted)

Now while people are certainly entitled to post these things they post it as the truth, maybe their truth but not the truth. Those that like club sites must be wrong somehow and we have to be educated and told time and time again that we are wrong, we cannot be right and simply saying as you and I do that everyone makes their own choices is just not good enough. Our views are not to be respected sadly.

But those that use club sites have the last laugh,as you say we stay on great sites and reasonable prices (now to prove my point watch the remarks to that and other remarks about club sites?)

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young thomas replied on 05/09/2022 18:23

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:23

I don't use CAMC sites as I witnessed a neighbour getting the the exact opposite of 'premium service' a couple of months back.

This was the final straw alongside the ever rising prices, the change in arrival times and the lip service paid to the "...and Motorhome" name change. I stay with CAMC for the use of CLs..nothing more.

im happy you are satisfied but it seems a couple of posters didn't share your views on the Malvern comparison nor for Salisbury, but that's what debate is about.

However, enjoy your 'Premier Inn' holidays...

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Cornersteady replied on 05/09/2022 18:24

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:23 by young thomas

I don't use CAMC sites as I witnessed a neighbour getting the the exact opposite of 'premium service' a couple of months back.

This was the final straw alongside the ever rising prices, the change in arrival times and the lip service paid to the "...and Motorhome" name change. I stay with CAMC for the use of CLs..nothing more.

im happy you are satisfied but it seems a couple of posters didn't share your views on the Malvern comparison nor for Salisbury, but that's what debate is about.

However, enjoy your 'Premier Inn' holidays...

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:24

However, enjoy your 'Premier Inn' holidays...

QED

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young thomas replied on 05/09/2022 18:34

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:24 by Cornersteady

However, enjoy your 'Premier Inn' holidays...

QED

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:34

Yes, QED, hence we prefer the Langham, Cliveden or even the Ritz😉

we've got a 'Premier Inn' just down the road....went in once, actually ordered a meal there, we walked out...QED.

Cornersteady replied on 05/09/2022 18:39

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:34 by young thomas

Yes, QED, hence we prefer the Langham, Cliveden or even the Ritz😉

we've got a 'Premier Inn' just down the road....went in once, actually ordered a meal there, we walked out...QED.

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:39

That is so just off topic BB I don't know where to start? Also why would your use of a premier Inn be a QED to anything about club sites?

Still, as you said we have to educated about why club sites being full as we don't know there's better out there.

Now I'll stick to the OP.

TimboC replied on 05/09/2022 18:40

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:23 by young thomas

I don't use CAMC sites as I witnessed a neighbour getting the the exact opposite of 'premium service' a couple of months back.

This was the final straw alongside the ever rising prices, the change in arrival times and the lip service paid to the "...and Motorhome" name change. I stay with CAMC for the use of CLs..nothing more.

im happy you are satisfied but it seems a couple of posters didn't share your views on the Malvern comparison nor for Salisbury, but that's what debate is about.

However, enjoy your 'Premier Inn' holidays...

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:40

Thank you. I will. I have 4 weeks booked for the remainder of this year, 6 weeks next spring and another 6 next Autumn when the system allows.

I began caravanning with my parents at aged 12. I'm now 62, and having the time of my life. CC and CAMC have been there throughout, and I have stayed at some stunning locations. I have met some wonderful, kind and friendly people,as well as professional, compassionate and motivated wardens (not everywhere, mind!)

Its very easy to be a keyboard warrior, and I think some people are very unfair. Its usually the ones who have their post Deleted User, but I am happy to stand up and support this club, despite all its failings. Looking around, a lot of people agree with me

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Cornersteady replied on 05/09/2022 18:42

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Posted on 05/09/2022 18:40 by TimboC

Thank you. I will. I have 4 weeks booked for the remainder of this year, 6 weeks next spring and another 6 next Autumn when the system allows.

I began caravanning with my parents at aged 12. I'm now 62, and having the time of my life. CC and CAMC have been there throughout, and I have stayed at some stunning locations. I have met some wonderful, kind and friendly people,as well as professional, compassionate and motivated wardens (not everywhere, mind!)

Its very easy to be a keyboard warrior, and I think some people are very unfair. Its usually the ones who have their post deleted, but I am happy to stand up and support this club, despite all its failings. Looking around, a lot of people agree with me

Posted on 05/09/2022 18:42

I could not have written better myself