Posted on 23/03/2018 09:47
Hi everyone,
Looking to book for 2019? Right now, you can book up to and including 31 March 2019. We've changed the way we put UK Club site pitches on sale so you can now book up to a year ahead, all year round. All you need to remember is whichever month we are in, you can book up to and including the same month next year. Find out more: Improving your Club experience and on our FAQs.
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Posted on 05/04/2018 18:01 by jae377Wonderful !!! -NOT.
Whilst accepting that my ill health is my problem not "yours" it does mean we can only ever book a site a few days in advance once I know I will be well enough to go.
This means we invariably end up unable to book site of choice. Often we end up on commercial sites as CC / C&M site full. This includes European sites. This new rule means we are now unlikely to ever be able to stay on a club site of choice near places we wish to be.
Whilst I accept we could do what many others appear to do and book multiple sites in advance then if ill not bother turning up I have always viewed this as dishonourable and dishonest.
This new rule makes me question if the use I can make of sites is worth the subscription. Before anyone points out all the other benefits my insurance is cheaper elsewhere, Ferry companies do direct deals that are cheaper
Posted on 05/04/2018 19:46
I am sorry to hear of your ill health. I think in your situation booking then cancelling due to ill health is not dishonourable or dishonest. Make full use of the club's booking rules, they seem that they suit your particular situation very well, ie no deposits and short cancellation?
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Posted on 05/04/2018 19:46 by CornersteadyI am sorry to hear of your ill health. I think in your situation booking then cancelling due to ill health is not dishonourable or dishonest. Make full use of the club's booking rules, they seem that they suit your particular situation very well, ie no deposits and short cancellation?
Posted on 05/04/2018 20:09 by nelliethehookerBut surely doing that on a regular basis would result in a reprimand, at the very least, from HO, who have said in the past that they monitor such activity.
Posted on 05/04/2018 20:09 by nelliethehookerBut surely doing that on a regular basis would result in a reprimand, at the very least, from HO, who have said in the past that they monitor such activity.
Posted on 05/04/2018 20:29
I maybe be wrong but the club has said they do not monitor how many cancel outside of the 72 hour period. They have said they look at people who do a lot of bookings to see if they are taken up but no action is taken against those that cancel outside of the 72 hours.
Action is only taken against those who cancel or don't show within 72 hours, and then it's threes trikes before the club looks at the personal circumstances before taking action.
I think?
Posted on 05/04/2018 19:28 by HelenandTrevorI had an email from the club today, April 2019 can be booked from the 11th April.
Posted on 05/04/2018 19:20 by wedgyDoes anyone know when the ongoing booking dates will be? Does the club have a list or do we have to await a post on here from Rowena or others from HQ. To enable sensible forward planning members need a programme setting out forthcoming "frenzy " dates IMHO
Posted on 06/04/2018 09:51
I thought the new system was better but I am now having second thoughts. If you need to be notified by email or keep watching out for a date to be announced for the next month then it is very unlikely to make booking easier for members with limited time and access to the site which has often been a complaint about frenzy day.
I should add that since I do not want to book any bank holidays it makes little difference to me either way.
Posted on 06/04/2018 09:51 by ForestRI thought the new system was better but I am now having second thoughts. If you need to be notified by email or keep watching out for a date to be announced for the next month then it is very unlikely to make booking easier for members with limited time and access to the site which has often been a complaint about frenzy day.
I should add that since I do not want to book any bank holidays it makes little difference to me either way.
Posted on 06/04/2018 11:48
Its Frenzy Day times 12 
but without the taking down of the whole website for the day before as with Frenzy Day.
FD was advised on this forum, most likely faceache too, and by email months in advance. So no fundamental difference.
FD has had a defined start time. Has the new system, or is it a case of staying up late the night before instead of taking a day off work to be at the start gate, for those who ordinarily miss out on FD? 
The school year for 2018/19 is available to us now, a first, so can choose if to book on the 11th for Easter provided I stay up on the 10th
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