Caravan sites opening and safety measures feedback

charlie25 replied on 03/07/2020 19:12

Posted on 03/07/2020 19:12

It would be great to have feedback on the caravan sites and how the safety measures are working. We will be watching for the next two weeks to see how safe the sites are before we decide to start touring again.  Maybe a lot of people will put reviews on individual caravan sites.

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replied on 20/07/2020 11:25

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:20 by ErnieJH

Reading many of the comments on this thread it appears to me that the main problem is that the club is changing the conditions on site, ie arrival times, visitor restrictions etc, which I’m sure no one will object to but the problem is that it’s just not making the information available to members in an obvious way. I have been trying to find the arrival time for example and have found it very difficult. 

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:25

I have been trying to find the arrival time for example and have found it very difficult. 

I found it easy when I booked yesterday. Web page said 12 O'clock as did the subsequent confirmation. undecided

SteveL replied on 20/07/2020 11:27

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:27

It certainly is not doing locals a favour in the area of many of the sites Steve. Imagine at sites such as Morton on Marsh or the Leek site if those who have booked have no warning prior to arrival. In addition warnings should have gone out to all affected at least a week before putting such a change in place.The club does not have a good track record in informing of such changes.

Cirencester might also be interesting. That one has changed to 1pm because of the new road. However, I have a booking made a few months ago which states 12:00 and haven't been informed of the change. If I didn't frequent CT I wouldn't know of the new road or revised arrival time. Could result in a few irate tennis and cricket club members, if it backs onto the lane.

replied on 20/07/2020 11:36

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:36

Cirencester might also be interesting. That one has changed to 1pm because of the new road. However, I have a booking made a few months ago which states 12:00 and haven't been informed of the change. If I didn't frequent CT I wouldn't know of the new road or revised arrival time. Could result in a few irate tennis and cricket club members, if it backs onto the lane.
 

I can think of a few more as well Steve where similar changes have been applied and nobody informed. If the problem arises at Cirencester I suspect that all the wardens can do is to close the toilets if unable to clean in time and get 'vans in to do otherwise is unfair to everybody affected. 

moulesy replied on 20/07/2020 11:37

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:25 by

I have been trying to find the arrival time for example and have found it very difficult. 

I found it easy when I booked yesterday. Web page said 12 O'clock as did the subsequent confirmation. undecided

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:37

Although, as a regular on CT, you are obviously aware yourself  that it's actually 13:00 and will presumably adhere to that rather than embarrassing the wardens by arriving early? undecided

I do agree, though, with the points made several times now that the club is doing itself no favours by failing simply to email (or contact) all members with the information. frown

(As an aside, the cottage we've booked for next week has changed its arrival time from 3pm to 5pm to allow for deep cleaning and we were informed of this when our final confirmation arrived.)

Takethedogalong replied on 20/07/2020 11:38

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:38

This Club is a shambles when it comes to communicating clearly to it’s Members, as numerous instances will bear out over the last few months. Once you understand this, and take what initiatives and precautions you can (read all possible information sources, double check with at least two sets of staff, then go back and check everything again, disregard most things said on Twitface) eventually after a week to ten days, someone from HQ pops up after realising things are a bit confused and those who use the forum get an answer. Meanwhile, mayhem for Wardens continues........ 

It reminds me of something else, but I can’t recollect at the moment.....πŸ˜‚

replied on 20/07/2020 12:05

Posted on 20/07/2020 12:05

Although, as a regular on CT, you are obviously aware yourself  that it's actually 13:00 and will presumably adhere to that rather than embarrassing the wardens by arriving early?  

 The club has 5 months to inform me

Rufs replied on 20/07/2020 12:06

Posted on 20/07/2020 12:06

seems simple to me, if in doubt arrive 13:00 hrs or after,

I suspect that all the wardens can do is to close the toilets if unable to clean in time and get 'vans in to do otherwise is unfair to everybody affected.

and can you imagine the uproar that would follow undecided oh! my life facilities closed possibly 12:00 hrs - ????

I said it much earlier on in the discussion, on sites where there are only 2 wardens, and i have no idea how many this is, then the club should have employed contract cleaners, yes it is more expense, but do the club want happy campers and wardens that are not under pressure all the time. ?

replied on 20/07/2020 12:14

Posted on 20/07/2020 12:14

Can you imagine the uproar from other users of the lane otherwise?

Rufs replied on 20/07/2020 13:07

Posted on 20/07/2020 12:14 by

Can you imagine the uproar from other users of the lane otherwise?

Posted on 20/07/2020 13:07

not well informed re club site access, but strikes me the wardens would have to close the facilities at approx 11:30 if they are to get reception ready, leaving facilities block partially cleaned which they no doubt would have to return too to complete cleaning, so how long is the block going to be closed for, best you can hope for is that the weather remains favourable and most people are out for the day, but i can imagine many who have just arrived sat in the queue with crossed legs, and many asking for a discount because the facilities are not availableundecided

Tinwheeler replied on 20/07/2020 13:16

Posted on 20/07/2020 11:38 by Takethedogalong

This Club is a shambles when it comes to communicating clearly to it’s Members, as numerous instances will bear out over the last few months. Once you understand this, and take what initiatives and precautions you can (read all possible information sources, double check with at least two sets of staff, then go back and check everything again, disregard most things said on Twitface) eventually after a week to ten days, someone from HQ pops up after realising things are a bit confused and those who use the forum get an answer. Meanwhile, mayhem for Wardens continues........ 

It reminds me of something else, but I can’t recollect at the moment.....πŸ˜‚

Posted on 20/07/2020 13:16

.....a party in a brewery? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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