Site Aesthetics

mickysf replied on 16/07/2023 20:58

Posted on 16/07/2023 20:58

Now this may be a bit controversial but I remember when sites had a certain decorum and etiquette. Today we see fairy houses, wishing wells, flowerpot people, gnomes, even minions and other ‘decorative’ adornments appearing on sites. Now don’t get me wrong such things are fine in the right places but do we really need them on club sites and do most of the membership appreciate their appearance? Just asking!😳

If not, have we any right to complain when fellow members put up flags on huge poles lights and other such things on their pitches. Times have certainly changed.

Tinwheeler replied on 16/07/2023 21:41

Posted on 16/07/2023 21:41

I’m not sure these are in quite the same category as flags and flashing lights but who’s to judge?

huskydog replied on 16/07/2023 21:51

Posted on 16/07/2023 21:51

As long as those flowerpot people and gnomes have paid their membership then why shouldn’t they be on club sites 

eribaMotters replied on 16/07/2023 21:53

Posted on 16/07/2023 21:53

It's a difficult call. I think flags can be a bit offensive, pushing your identity down fellow campers throats. If you are so proud of your county or country then perhaps that is where you should stay. Light poles if not turned off at night really are antisocial. The one that gets my goat though is bins. Why do campers need to put nearly a full size domestic bin outside the van for the duration of there stay.

Then again I'm just intolerant.

Colin.

Wherenext replied on 16/07/2023 21:53

Posted on 16/07/2023 21:53

I've always felt that the club sites don't do enough for children.

Your bog standard play area if you are lucky so I don't see any problem with brightening up the sites. Still not enough though to persuade me to take my non existent children to.wink

mickysf replied on 16/07/2023 22:13

Posted on 16/07/2023 21:53 by Wherenext

I've always felt that the club sites don't do enough for children.

Your bog standard play area if you are lucky so I don't see any problem with brightening up the sites. Still not enough though to persuade me to take my non existent children to.wink

Posted on 16/07/2023 22:13

I totally understand this but I’m sure that ‘need’ is to promote active engagement in the great outdoors. Yes, there is a need for play grounds and play equipment but some sites and localities may be more appropriate than others. Such areas should also be by design in appropriate positions on sites.

Cornersteady replied on 16/07/2023 22:17

Posted on 16/07/2023 22:17

I like them and like when the wardens do something like that to make the site look good and funny/interesting.

But if they are there or not doesn't affect my stay there in any way whatsoever. The state of the pitch and facilities are much more important.  

huskydog replied on 16/07/2023 22:25

Posted on 16/07/2023 22:25

Crossways site has a lot of  decorative adornments made by the wardens ,and they really suit the site and long may they continue to make them 

mickysf replied on 16/07/2023 22:44

Posted on 16/07/2023 22:25 by huskydog

Crossways site has a lot of  decorative adornments made by the wardens ,and they really suit the site and long may they continue to make them 

Posted on 16/07/2023 22:44

I too think these are fine when tasteful, moderately done and not in one’s face so to speak. However, sometimes, like a small private site we were recently on, the ‘attractions’ became more like a mini theme park or fanciful model village what with their integral solar lights. I’m sure some found it delightful. 
My question would be with regard to the club is this a corporate image to be promoted?

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 17/07/2023 06:52

Posted on 17/07/2023 06:52

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