Loss of Site Shops on remote rural sites

rayjsj replied on 18/06/2024 14:40

Posted on 18/06/2024 14:40

Both last year and this ,several  sites that boasted well used site shops have closed them,  they now only sell Toilet fluid !   Even that essential  6kg Calor Gas is no longer sold !   (That is VERY inconvenient and 'unfriendly').  If the Sites were in the outskirts of large towns or even Villages that would be acceptable and reasonable, giving trade to local suppliers, but Borrowdale in Cumbria and New England Bay in Dumfies and Galloway ,both many miles from shops selling milk ,newspapers or even Ice Creams , let alone exchanging 6kg  Calor Gas cylinders. Makes life very difficult for the Member on Holiday,  Both Sites previously had shops , Borrowdale especially sold lovely fresh Cakes from Brysons in Keswick. And Red Squirrel food to feed the 'locals'.  

  If the Site Managers find supplying Gas and other essentials to Members  too much  trouble ? Perhaps they might consider whether they are in the job that suits them, and their Customers  Best?

It's certainly made me Wonder if the Club is still 'right' for me ?  After 20 years being happy with it ? 

 

mickysf replied on 21/07/2024 21:43

Posted on 21/07/2024 17:29 by rayjsj

Yes,  a bit dissatisfied  I am considering other  sites,  and do use some, but I suppose I have a sense of loyalty to the club, after 20 years, being a member,  BUT  the Club has changed a lot over the last few years,  its no longer the  'Friendly Warden' type of Club  and it shows , no where  in the Information room to even write your Comments ... Why not ??

 Before many start to vote with their feet, please review some of the EDICTS  handed down over the last couple of years. 

A concerned and dissatisfied  long Term Member.  

Posted on 21/07/2024 21:43

It certainly has changed a lot! As to why there is nowhere in the Information room to write your comments these days the reason is clear. You can now write your comment immediately for all to read online. The internet has a lot to answer for but I guess that’s all to do with the changes we witness in real time.  I'm far from convinced that this is a good thing mind!

rayjsj replied on 22/07/2024 00:51

Posted on 21/07/2024 21:43 by mickysf

It certainly has changed a lot! As to why there is nowhere in the Information room to write your comments these days the reason is clear. You can now write your comment immediately for all to read online. The internet has a lot to answer for but I guess that’s all to do with the changes we witness in real time.  I'm far from convinced that this is a good thing mind!

Posted on 22/07/2024 00:51

The 'comments book' was more friendly and local,  not all comments were complaints,  and if it was a complaint  ,perhaps  the problem had slipped the Wardens memory and just needed jogging,  no need to shout it  from the top of 'Trip Advisor'  for all and sundry to see.   No I agree ,not all  new 'rules'  are  better for the Clubs   'ambience'   and   Member/ Warden  relationships  it appears to be more   'Them and US '    in these H&S   enlightened times. 

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