Posted on 20/03/2023 18:56
Just read a review of Wirral CP site that mentions that the wardens are no longer able to sell basic goods from the reception. They told the reviewer that it was a H.O. management decision.
Is this a regular occurrence elsewhere as I've not seen it mentioned before and not being a regular attendee on club sites would not have come across it?
Should imagine it would affect some members more than others.
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Posted on 02/04/2023 11:44
I can’t recall any of the Club Sites we have visited (not including AS sites) that have what I would consider a dedicated shop. That’s in 30 plus years of using them, admittedly not all. Some had a couple of shelves of goodies ranging from a bit of bread, milk, cheese, tinned goods, some sweets and usually ice creams. But we never considered them a proper shop, nor expected it. Clumber had a well stocked reception last year, because I commented on it.
We have used some nice non Club Sites that do have a good shop, Thorpe Hall near Bridlington comes to mind. Great for emergencies (washing up liquid 🤣) There are lots of CLs that offer some excellent extras as well, often just honesty based goods. We are off to a great CL in May, has its own cafe on site, complete with book reading area and book exchange. It’s a village resource as well, lots of locals use it.👍
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Posted on 02/04/2023 12:51
No on site shops, no much grass cutting as sites go all gravel, no onsite bins to empty as they are replaced by commercial ones at the gate, no face to face check in as pay in advance takes over, no need for coded barrier cards as number plate recognition takes care of that.
It’s all leading the same way - reduced hours of on site site staff - and perhaps the model is something on the lines of the impersonal Camping Car Parks scheme which is spreading across Europe. Cut costs by cutting staff.
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Posted on 02/04/2023 12:51 by eurortravellerNo on site shops, no much grass cutting as sites go all gravel, no onsite bins to empty as they are replaced by commercial ones at the gate, no face to face check in as pay in advance takes over, no need for coded barrier cards as number plate recognition takes care of that.
It’s all leading the same way - reduced hours of on site site staff - and perhaps the model is something on the lines of the impersonal Camping Car Parks scheme which is spreading across Europe. Cut costs by cutting staff.
Posted on 02/04/2023 14:53
It’s all leading the same way - reduced hours of on site site staff - and perhaps the model is something on the lines of the impersonal Camping Car Parks scheme which is spreading across Europe. Cut costs by cutting staff.
They were very personal when we had a problem getting through the barrier on one. Phone answered within a few seconds and problem solved. I don’t have a issue with a paired down service, but it would have to be accompanied by reduced costs.
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Posted on 02/04/2023 17:54
I don't think that we have ever bought anything from a camc site shop. Not even a newspaper or ice cream. It's not something I look for on a site. I do my shopping before arriving or once we are set up.
The site shops I've come across elsewhere are more like mini supermarkets but even then it would be a rare occasion for me to need to buy something.
I would much rather have a take away facility on site or even a small cafe/restaurant.
As to sites becoming less personal I don't have a problem with that, as long as its reflected in the price and a phone that is answered quickly should you have an issue.
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