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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JVB66 replied on 30/08/2022 21:37

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:01 by Cornersteady

Because the facilities, if we're talking showers on board are mostly not as spacious as those in the shower block, and will certainty run out of hot water earlier. I don't wish to have showers worrying about that or stop start as some have posted. In any case just because an outfit may them doesn't mean one has to use them, if I wish to pay for them twice then that's my concern.

If it doesn’t then those memberships will cease and the club will end up a high end organisation

And so what? If that is what the club offers then that is it. Either pay up or don't use it,  but you're making it sound as if one has to join. Like any club if it does not offer what you want or need or can afford don't join, so very simple.

Yes you are entitled but then so am I and that is that basic facilities sites are underused and/or if they are not viable then they close. Use CLs.

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:37

  • Non facilty sites are normally a secure place with on site staff    and untill some money cruncher decided that all sites must stand on their own financialy instead all sites takings going in one pot ,is when the members club started loose it's all inclusiveness for all members,   whether they used high end new LVs or those who as we had when younger our first old caravan that was great fun to own with our children 

And now we have the situation of mostly non facilty sites which have always struggled to at least break even closing  and  to the detriment of quite a few members wishes it seems in what seems this clubs "dash for cash",'🤔

Tammygirl replied on 30/08/2022 21:43

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:26 by Tinwheeler
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Posted on 30/08/2022 21:43

If you can't find VFM for yourself why should I help you out.

I don't eat in any of the establishments you mentioned so I couldn't say how much they charge. 

To put this back on topic, £30 + for a patch of gravel is in my book expensive. I believe as a member I have the right to express that. 

 

davetommo replied on 30/08/2022 21:45

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:35 by Tammygirl
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Posted on 30/08/2022 21:45

I will admit the week before on that site is somewhat more expensive. I take it the week before is half term in Scotland. I was just pointing out that in my opinion some cl owners are getting somewhat greedy. My limit has gone up to £20 but with the new increases in energy cost might have to go up to more. Also I do agree with you and find it concerning that people think sites at over £30 are value for money. 

Cornersteady replied on 30/08/2022 21:45

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:25 by Tammygirl

Correct you didn't, however you always defend the clubs prices and have mentioned in the past that you think the prices are fair and about right.

That does concern me because while you and others are happy to keep shelling out that kind of money, the club will just keep on squeezing the pips. 

 

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:45

Actually I have always said that I think the club's prices are fair and right for me, a big difference. I've never said they are right and fair to anyone else and I don't think I've defended them in any other light. Their money their choice so I wouldn't be so arrogant really as to judge. 

That kind of money rather patronising really, why not let everyone decide what they want to pay with their money and what is correct? Does anyone challenge you about your holidays aboard?

I'm leaving this as it's nothing to do with the OP and is being dragged off topic by being personalundecided

 

 

davetommo replied on 30/08/2022 21:50

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:43 by Tammygirl

If you can't find VFM for yourself why should I help you out.

I don't eat in any of the establishments you mentioned so I couldn't say how much they charge. 

To put this back on topic, £30 + for a patch of gravel is in my book expensive. I believe as a member I have the right to express that. 

 

Posted on 30/08/2022 21:50

Don’t forget TG Cornwall is rip off the tourist country. You would be lucky to get a meal for one for £30 there

huskydog replied on 30/08/2022 22:15

Posted on 30/08/2022 22:15

I can always count on CT giving me a laugh , where’s all this rudeness ? 

But it’s not really a Club is it ,if it was it would listen to all of its members , but then I’m not fixated on only using “club” sites 

GEandGJE replied on 30/08/2022 23:19

Posted on 30/08/2022 23:19

Lots of comments on this thread that people feel that the club doesn't listen to it's members but no suggestions on how that can be archived. It certainly isn't by reading a public forum open to members and non-members nor is it a true representation of the thoughts of all members.

Yes and before some people point out I have only been a member for three years so can I ask if the club has ever had member representatives or feedback sessions or any other way of capturing the thoughts of members, apart from submitted questions at the AGM.

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