We need more basic facility sites

I would say not Harry, based on the number of likes you claimed:

It just goes to show then that basic and low cost sites are in demand.

But you have appeared to dismiss all the posts that are not in your favour, have you heard their voices? Or did you even acknowledge them in any way? That their view was just as valid as yours perhaps?

I think those who want sites with everything provided are already being well catered for, they have nothing to complain about.

Fair enough, as long as everyone, ("ALL of us") are afforded the same courtesy. 

"I agree with you that these sites are wanted by the members, OK not all of the membership but not all of the membership want SPs on sites but the club still install them."

I think this demonstrates that the club is providing a variety of 'site experiences' so that there is something for everyone.

One can only assume that they have established the proportion of non fac sites or SPs needed based on their own research and records of booking and occupancy which is likely to be more comprehensive than the views of the few of us posting here.

For instance, I really like the Stover non fac site which I've found to often be quiet and under occupied, especially in July and August. It could be said that the number of unsold pitch nights points to low demand and I can see why the club would be reluctant to provide more such sites if they are under-utilised. It’s a case of balancing supply and demand and, clearly, the club does not see things the same way as those people asking for more non fac sites. I’m not saying the club has it right or wrong but putting forward a reasoning for why things might be the way they are.

Are they complaining, Kj? I thought this thread was about the provision of more basic sites.🤷🏻‍♂️

...but not all of the membership want SPs on sites but the club still install them...

But at best it's 30% of pitches are SP on sites that have them, and while the club does install them there is no need at all to book one and pay the extra £5 unless you want to, but of course they do go quicker and are often fully used.  

I think Harry has answered your first question. 😊

EH was used in the middle of June and was well below my £30 threshold. So not the height of summer. 

DM was used in August and also below £30, we could have used any of the sites in the same area (lakes) ALL had availability but we like the peace and quiet if DM. 

£30 threshold? where did that come from, you said it was £20?

Thank you it's nice to know others think £30+ is no longer VFM.

Yes £20 is my current limit but it has to have facilities or be in great location

Or do you have differing thresholds for summer and off peak? Also £30 is quite close to £30+ isn't it? A little confusing I must admit

Anyway no matter really and no need to answer TG as I've said many times what you consider the limit is is totally up to you, I'm not concerned as you said about me

The Club has all sorts of anomalies with its basic provision. Not all are £17 a night sites, Marazion has always been a tiny bit more, even though it’s all grass, with no facilities, that’s possibly it’s location down in Cornwall. But I class anything without a loo block as basic. Even if it has a few serviced pitches, or hook ups. That’s basic to me.

I am trying to think of all that have gone in last few years. 

But it would be interesting to the percentage of members who book them purely to secure a hardstanding, if there was a pitch surface type option would they have just chosen a standard hardstanding, I have booked a H/S pitch just to make sure we didn’t end up on a grass pitch and didn’t even use the tap or drain !