Regional Versions of the Magazine
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Takethedogalong replied on 25/03/2017 10:56
Posted on 25/03/2017 10:56
Can't say we have ever used any aspect of the Club Mag to choose a destination for a holiday, and we have long been very capable of discovering what is in an area by the simple use of a map, some superb publications such as Hudson's guide, lots of old AA guides (pennies from second hand book shops) and I collect Warde Lock red guide books. Oh, and now the internet. If we are on a day out somewhere we often "do" three or four places of interest in a day!
Having said that, the mag needs an overhaul every so often just to keep it vaguely interesting. The events listings are useful.
JayEss replied on 25/03/2017 10:58
Posted on 25/03/2017 10:10 by SteveLI wonder how they decide what regional variation you fall in. Ours featured Wirral Country Park which is 117 miles away, with the Pennine chain in the way. Sandringham on the other hand is only 85 miles away and a fairly quick run. I don't really mind what we get to be honest, I always find them a bit bland and lacking in any real information.
JVB66 replied on 25/03/2017 11:00
replied on 25/03/2017 14:31
Posted on 25/03/2017 10:56 by TakethedogalongCan't say we have ever used any aspect of the Club Mag to choose a destination for a holiday, and we have long been very capable of discovering what is in an area by the simple use of a map, some superb publications such as Hudson's guide, lots of old AA guides (pennies from second hand book shops) and I collect Warde Lock red guide books. Oh, and now the internet. If we are on a day out somewhere we often "do" three or four places of interest in a day!
Having said that, the mag needs an overhaul every so often just to keep it vaguely interesting. The events listings are useful.
N1805 replied on 25/03/2017 15:17
DerekAndSusan replied on 28/03/2017 16:34
Posted on 28/03/2017 16:34
Just dug ours out the the recycle bin as it took all of ten minutes to browse through, been this way since we have has the new improved magazine. We have got Burford in ours, 40 minutes from home, hence did not bother to read it as we have lived in the Cotswolds for the past 31 years! Well done Club your market research team has stuck gold again, looking forward to a report on Longleat next.
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JayEss replied on 28/03/2017 16:46
Posted on 28/03/2017 16:46
We need to pair up with other members living in areas we want to read about. Then as soon as our mag arrives we just redirect it to the other person.
The only problem with it is that I want to read about all parts of the UK. Even if the articles are lacking in depth or accuracy they may just inspire me to look at that part of the country.
Hang on - I used one of the buzzwords. Inspire. Something the club wants to do yet offers us regional versions of a magazine.
I'd be much happier with a broader version of the events section. Fewer county shows and more sausage and cider festivals
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Justus2 replied on 28/03/2017 17:07
Posted on 28/03/2017 17:07
I've just had a look at our regional pages for the North East which includes the city of Durham and the Beamish Open Air Museum... Presumably those responsible for the magazine assume that these regional gems are unknown to us.. Hahahahahahaha
Been there, done that, several times, as have our grand-daughters on school trips.... Naturally some other parts of the country we are not as familiar with..... Now there's an idea for someone to pick up.
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Bakers2 replied on 28/03/2017 18:21
Posted on 28/03/2017 18:21
I see that page 11 has an explanation. Quoted below to save you all scrabbling for your copy
'We want to provide you with relevant, inspirational ideas and information to help you make the most of your outdoor adventures. With that in mind, we are now producing content and advertising with the Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine that's tailored to the region in which you live. If you are located in the South-East of England, for example, there may be differences between your copy and the issue received by readers in Scotland - although these will be fairly subtle at first. Printed copies of the magazine for other regions are available through the Club Shop. We are presently only able to provide one version of the magazine within the app - watch this space for updates.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club Magazine has the 22nd widest circulation of all UL magazines, according to 2016 figures released by independent auditors ABC, which combine print and online readership figures.'
I really but I loved the bit at the bottom in bold . You can make your own mind up - I don't dispute the quote.
So if you want to learn about touring the UK you'll need to pay for another copy of the magazine, possibly with P&P added. Not so if you fancy a further afield trip. It looks like it may get more regional. You couldn't make it up or could you?
Bottom of the page adds the response given on here regarding the closure of Mildenhall - we learn nothing more.
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