New Site Booking System

Hi JK. I was just wondering why the pitch numbers were reduced? 

It is all very well for people to suggest the Club should try other things before introducing deposits. The bad news as far as that is concerned is that they have already made up their minds that a deposit will be taken, so I suspect no going backwards?

Perhaps worth considering is that the new system does give the Club options for the future administration. The time period for refundable deposits could be extended to 31 days. They could in future demand the site fees to be paid in full at the cut off point for a refundable deposit. Not saying they will but the option is there as is the possibility of a larger deposit.

David

simply by extending the valid cancellation period out to 21 days, some of those (perhaps vocal ones...) who find it hard to take them up at short notice might have got a better deal on grabbing those missing days.

certainly something that could have been tried before going to the vast expense of 'all change'...

True it could have been tried. It had been suggested many times on here but I don't believe it would have made a great deal of difference especially to those like me who, on seeing a site full, curse silently and book elsewhere.

peedee

BTW, there are a couple of polls on a couple of unofficial CMC member Facebook pages. I thought this might be interesting on one vote so far. You may want to right click to open in a new tab.

David

TW Totally agree,I was very disappointed that Tottenham Hotspur football Club did not ballot me with the appointment of Antonio Conte as manager,and the Camping and Caravaning Club did not ballot me with the 13.00hrs arrivals time change.

I think a lot of members think it will free up pitches and it could well do but I do think along the same lines as SteveL a few posts ago, that with deposits the club will lose its USP and those free pitches may come from members choosing to go elsewhere to C&CC and Independents. We've certainly seen more activity on CLs this year but I think some of that may tail off when (hopefully) Covid issue dies down.

Only time will tell and if paying guests go down in 2023, when the first full year will be going then you may see a reversal of thinking as I can't see them reducing prices any time soon.

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Why the big debate🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s a done deal-gum beating won’t change a thing. The old way had folk queueing up to condemn the sitting on pitches ‘selfishly’ thing, it’s time for a change obviously. Suck it & see👍🏻. 
Btw, +1 Tinster👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Good stuff, having just had a great weekend at a not fully booked Chatsworth I reckon this change is overdue, done deal crack on. 

One question that I can't find the answer to.  If the new system is introduced on 31 Mar for example, will all those with existing bookings post that date be asked to pay their deposits?  That should free up some space and perhaps create a new discussion thread 

We are in the couldn’t care less camp. Only downside for us will be if it has more folks using CLs.