Email regarding price increases

JillwithaJay replied on 21/03/2022 15:11

JillwithaJay

Posted on 21/03/2022 15:11

Anybody received this yet?

"We look forward to welcoming you shortly on our UK Club campsites.

Ahead of your arrival, we wanted to give you advance notice that we’ll be making a small increase to our UK Club campsite prices for stays between 5 April 2022 and 3 January 2023 inclusive.

The unfortunate and sad events which have engulfed the world in recent weeks have meant worldwide electricity costs have increased exponentially. In fact the Club's electricity costs are forecast to increase by an unprecedented amount of around 50% this year.

The fairest way for the Club to manage the rising cost of energy required to run our UK Club campsites is for all members to pay a little bit extra when staying with us this year. This small price increase will support the Club in the face of the rising cost of energy and also help ensure that we can continue to reinvest in improving the UK Club campsite network.

What this means for you:

The increase will be between 70p and £2.50 per night depending on the season and the campsite you are planning to stay on. These calculations are based on a standard touring pitch and two adults.
From 5 April 2022 you’ll be able to see the exact new price you’ll pay by logging into ‘My profile’ and clicking on the ‘My UK Sites Bookings’ section.

There’s no need for you to do anything, on arrival at the campsite you will be charged the appropriate amount.

We appreciate this price increase will not be welcomed, however we would like to share that members have saved over £12.5 million on stays at our UK Club campsite network since July 2020, as the Club passed on the full Government VAT rate saving to members.

We need your support to ensure our wonderful Club can continue to operate all of our amazing campsites at the same high standards during the busy summer season and into the winter, when we expect utility costs to rise further.

What can you do to help:

Below are a few hints and tips to help reduce the cost of electricity usage when you are staying on one of our campsites.

If you have a solar unit on your outfit please use it as much as possible
Make sure indoor and outside lights, any heating appliances and electrical equipment are all turned off when you go out for the day and overnight
We want members to enjoy many holidays with the Club this year, so thank you for your continued loyalty and support, and we wish you an enjoyable 2022 season of touring.

Best wishes
The Caravan and Motorhome Club"

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Posted on 03/04/2022 10:16 by Cornersteady

Yes I'm a half way person myself but there are club sites (other products available) to suit all tastes, I was just making the point that what pleases one camper doesn't please another.

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ADP1963 replied on 03/04/2022 11:20

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Posted on 03/04/2022 11:20

Whilst on Minehead Club Site one year, so many were moaning about the tree sap contaminating their outfits. What did make us laugh and I kid you not one chap from up north took a Brillo Pad to remove it. A squirt of Showroom Shine ( other dry wash available) and a wipe and it had gone.

mickysf replied on 03/04/2022 11:39

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Posted on 03/04/2022 11:20 by ADP1963

Whilst on Minehead Club Site one year, so many were moaning about the tree sap contaminating their outfits. What did make us laugh and I kid you not one chap from up north took a Brillo Pad to remove it. A squirt of Showroom Shine ( other dry wash available) and a wipe and it had gone.

Posted on 03/04/2022 11:39

It always amazes me how folk can turn a natural spring event such as sap rising in trees into such a major problem. It happens every year for a few weeks and then it’s over. If they really can’t clean their vans and this natural event offends them then just stay away from trees for those few weeks. Now as far as the hikes in energy prices are concerned, that’s a human cause and we are told we might be in for another shock come Autumn? Oh for that crystal ball and foresight.

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Takethedogalong replied on 03/04/2022 11:52

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Posted on 03/04/2022 11:52

We are constantly amazed when talking to some neighbours on Sites (not just Club I hasten to add) about how many aspects of the natural World cause issues for some. Trees, birds, grass, sheep, cows, rural smells, rural noises, then there are those pesky church bells, a stiff sea breeze, cockerels crowing, rooks cawing, etc, etc……….

Funniest repeat performance whilst staying on a Cornish Site? Every evening, a diligent neighbour emerged with brush and pan in hand, and proceeded to sweep and hand pick all the rabbit droppings around his patch of paradise. Not in itself that amusing, however, the return of the bunnies some five minutes after certainly gave us a chuckle before bed time.

Some of the goings on to be witnessed occasionally, are priceless🤣Club Sites are a rich source it has to be said. 😁

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Takethedogalong replied on 03/04/2022 12:11

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Takethedogalong

Posted on 03/04/2022 12:11

Anyone know how many Club Site pitches the Club sold last year? (sold, not provided)

SeasideBill replied on 03/04/2022 12:33

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SeasideBill

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Posted on 03/04/2022 12:33

Had some neighbours a while back who didn’t like the noisy rain drops from the trees on their caravan roof so made a big fuss about wanting to swap with someone on a full site! I’ve had one experience though that could put you off trees - mulberry. Love them, but when those berries get squashed they make the best indelible ink you’ll find - pitch under or near one at your peril. Portuguese seem to like planting them on campsites.

Amesford replied on 03/04/2022 13:53

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Posted on 03/04/2022 11:52 by Takethedogalong

We are constantly amazed when talking to some neighbours on Sites (not just Club I hasten to add) about how many aspects of the natural World cause issues for some. Trees, birds, grass, sheep, cows, rural smells, rural noises, then there are those pesky church bells, a stiff sea breeze, cockerels crowing, rooks cawing, etc, etc……….

Funniest repeat performance whilst staying on a Cornish Site? Every evening, a diligent neighbour emerged with brush and pan in hand, and proceeded to sweep and hand pick all the rabbit droppings around his patch of paradise. Not in itself that amusing, however, the return of the bunnies some five minutes after certainly gave us a chuckle before bed time.

Some of the goings on to be witnessed occasionally, are priceless🤣Club Sites are a rich source it has to be said. 😁

Posted on 03/04/2022 13:53

That's a shame as the "bunnies" re eat it as it gives them more nutrients plus they tend to poo in the same place

replied on 03/04/2022 14:41

Posted on 03/04/2022 12:33 by SeasideBill

Had some neighbours a while back who didn’t like the noisy rain drops from the trees on their caravan roof so made a big fuss about wanting to swap with someone on a full site! I’ve had one experience though that could put you off trees - mulberry. Love them, but when those berries get squashed they make the best indelible ink you’ll find - pitch under or near one at your peril. Portuguese seem to like planting them on campsites.

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Takethedogalong replied on 03/04/2022 15:03

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Posted on 03/04/2022 12:33 by SeasideBill

Had some neighbours a while back who didn’t like the noisy rain drops from the trees on their caravan roof so made a big fuss about wanting to swap with someone on a full site! I’ve had one experience though that could put you off trees - mulberry. Love them, but when those berries get squashed they make the best indelible ink you’ll find - pitch under or near one at your peril. Portuguese seem to like planting them on campsites.

Posted on 03/04/2022 15:03

The scourge of classic car owners as well🤣 Berry filled poop, passing bird, doesn’t half play havoc with the paint job. Out with the Autoglym😁