We need more basic facility sites

harryb replied on 29/08/2022 21:08

Posted on 29/08/2022 21:08

With the mention of the closure of High Onn and given that the club seem fully intent on pressing forward with the expansion to full facility sites by upgrading with serviced pitches, and different forms of self catering in glamping, yurts, pods and even airstream caravans etc it seems that those members who are on a more limited budget or even those who just prefer basics, are getting left behind. You might say we can use the cl system and that’s exactly what is happening. This is showing there is a demand by the number of fully booked cl’s. So why can’t the club come down to the more basic forms of caravanning and find and expand this type of site within the network. There are big gaps in the geographical area of the UK that could be opened up by developing this type of site. No doubt there would be an initial outlay but nowhere near the scale of that of a large scale flagship type site. The basic sites in the network now are priced at £17 (£18 from next year) and this comes in on a par with basic cl’s. There are thousands of members who would jump at the chance of this type of site being run under the club banner. The following counties are lacking in club sites, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, amongst others, would benefit from this type of site

This is how caravan sites started off please don’t allow them to die.

 

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Cornersteady replied on 31/08/2022 21:11

Posted on 31/08/2022 20:27 by Arch

I think 30% is being generous its less than 15% in Devon and Cornwall being so few it's no surprise most are booked.

Posted on 31/08/2022 21:11

No I've just looked, there at least four down there with SP, Carnon Downs look to have more SP than standard. You're well catered for, but a little off topic sorry.

Cornersteady replied on 31/08/2022 21:12

Posted on 31/08/2022 20:28 by Tammygirl

You are not the first to have done so, a number of people have said as much on CT over the years. 

Until we are given a choice we will not know for sure how many do it. 

Posted on 31/08/2022 21:12

How will we know when we're given a choice TG?

Also you posted:

To put this back on topic, £30 + for a patch of gravel is in my book expensive. yet £30 inclusive isn't for you? like I said that's the definition of a limit. I like it.

Sorry for going onsmile

davetommo replied on 31/08/2022 21:22

Posted on 31/08/2022 20:43 by Takethedogalong

The Membership will have the opportunity to choose HS or Grass shortly, once the new deposit scheme comes into play. As I understand it, there’s to be £1 difference between a HS and grass, with grass being the cheaper. Whether it’s to be a £1 discount, or £1 extra, I am not sure🤷‍♀️ 

Posted on 31/08/2022 21:22

 My money is on it being £1 extra for a hard standing. 

KjellNN replied on 31/08/2022 23:05

Posted on 31/08/2022 19:27 by Tinwheeler

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

Posted on 31/08/2022 23:05

Did I say they were complaining?    No.

I  expressed a view that they have nothing to complain about.

Am I not allowed to do that?

Since my comment has not been removed by a Mod, I will assume that I am.

Takethedogalong replied on 31/08/2022 23:06

Posted on 31/08/2022 23:06

I tend to agree DT, current Club mindset is to add, rather than subtract. By the time the new deposit scheme goes live, the prices could have totally reset……….

£1 extra for tarmac/pebbles/anything that’s not a mudbath

£1 extra for enough space to put an awning up/swing a cat

£1 extra to Bath the dog/clean the bike*

£1 extra to book a pitch direct with site*

£1 extra to arrange a supermarket delivery to site gates*

*not currently under consideration, but it’s only a matter of time🤣

The truly frightening one will be if October’s energy cap rise has the Club considering a further addition to pitch prices. 

 

 

Tinwheeler replied on 31/08/2022 23:12

Posted on 31/08/2022 23:05 by KjellNN

Did I say they were complaining?    No.

I  expressed a view that they have nothing to complain about.

Am I not allowed to do that?

Since my comment has not been removed by a Mod, I will assume that I am.

Posted on 31/08/2022 23:12

I asked you a question. You've answered it. Thanks for that.

There was nothing more to it than that, Kj. 🤔

Tammygirl replied on 31/08/2022 23:12

Posted on 31/08/2022 21:12 by Cornersteady

How will we know when we're given a choice TG?

Also you posted:

To put this back on topic, £30 + for a patch of gravel is in my book expensive. yet £30 inclusive isn't for you? like I said that's the definition of a limit. I like it.

Sorry for going onsmile

Posted on 31/08/2022 23:12

1. Once we can book a H/S pitch maybe we will get a better idea of how many folk previously booked a SP to guarantee a H/S. It's been voiced on here that folk do it so if they do they will no longer have to once we get a choice.

2. I have no idea what you are on about so cannot give you a reply. 😕

Goodnight. 

young thomas replied on 01/09/2022 08:22

Posted on 31/08/2022 16:32 by Cornersteady

How do you suspect that Arch? where do those likes come from if not regular posters of CT? I could check if you want but I would say that many of those are, if not all? In any case I can think of more than 6 regular posters. 

But in any case are you really saying 17 likes on CT v hundreds of thousand of club site users (not members) is a good unbiased representation of them?

As I see it those in favour are older retired who may just want cheaper prices?

woops up to 20 now really with that level of support changes should be happing soon?

Posted on 01/09/2022 08:22

24 now, going up faster than gas and electric prices😉

the absolute number might not mean a lot (to you) but 24 likes on an OP these days is a lot and clearly shows support.

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