Network Shrinkage

cyberyacht replied on 11/01/2018 17:09

Posted on 11/01/2018 17:09

I see from the current magazine that we have lost a further 13 CLs with no new ones at all this month. Particularly disconcerting is that yet another one that I have visited has closed. I'm beginning to wonder if a visit from me is the "kiss of death".

Why are we seeing this inexorable decline? Is it the increasing desire for full facilities which make it uneconomic for small operators, a shortage of "a new generation of adventurers"or whatever that buzzphrase was, the minimal cash return that make owners think "it's not worth the bother" or is it really all my fault?

replied on 11/03/2018 06:25

Posted on 11/03/2018 06:25

It could be that some CLs change into commercial sites so that they no longer have to comply with the maximum 5 caravan rule and 28 day maximum stay.

Fisherman replied on 11/03/2018 07:17

Posted on 11/03/2018 07:17

We use every type.The concern is that at the present rate there wont be a Cl network for the next generation.

eurortraveller replied on 11/03/2018 09:04

Posted on 11/03/2018 07:17 by Fisherman

We use every type.The concern is that at the present rate there wont be a Cl network for the next generation.

Posted on 11/03/2018 09:04

If that means the end of sites which turn away my daughter because she has a tent, and turn away my motorhomer neighbour  because he hasn't joined the correct Club...then bring it on. CLs are restrictive and undemocratic. Let's have sites that are open to all. 

replied on 11/03/2018 09:26

Posted on 11/03/2018 09:26

I cannot see that changing greatly ET

replied on 11/03/2018 13:57

Posted on 11/03/2018 09:26 by

I cannot see that changing greatly ET

Posted on 11/03/2018 13:57

That could only happen if there was a merger between the CMC and the CCC!

Tinwheeler replied on 11/03/2018 15:49

Posted on 11/03/2018 15:49

Correction, It could only happen with a change in the regulations governing exemption as enforced by Natural England.

Vulcan replied on 11/03/2018 15:56

Posted on 11/03/2018 09:04 by eurortraveller

If that means the end of sites which turn away my daughter because she has a tent, and turn away my motorhomer neighbour  because he hasn't joined the correct Club...then bring it on. CLs are restrictive and undemocratic. Let's have sites that are open to all. 

Posted on 11/03/2018 15:56

There are hundreds of sites "open to all", as you put it, so why after joining a club and thereby agreeing to the rules would you deliberately enter a CL and ask the owners to break the rules that they have signed up to in order to cause a reaction.

eurortraveller replied on 11/03/2018 16:57

Posted on 11/03/2018 16:57

I don't ask site owners  to break rules. I am just pleased to see so many sites which used to be  CLs growing up, expanding,  spreading their wings and welcoming everyone.  

replied on 11/03/2018 17:05

Posted on 11/03/2018 15:49 by Tinwheeler

Correction, It could only happen with a change in the regulations governing exemption as enforced by Natural England.

Posted on 11/03/2018 17:05

This was following on from Tent Campers being turned away abd of course CS so admit

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