Worried for the club (price rises}

kaanie replied on 30/07/2023 19:14

Posted on 30/07/2023 19:14

I am genuinely worried that the club has gone the wrong way in pricing pitches. In previous years it was near impossible to book a full week or weekend to our favourite sites. Now the prices have risen I could book any week or weekend from today 30/7 onwards. Are the responsible people taking note? You could argue to the cows come home but check for yourselves. Loads of availability.  Sorry. 

mickysf replied on 31/07/2023 21:26

Posted on 31/07/2023 20:43 by eurortraveller

Gatwick airport reports that on a typical day 60,000 people fly out. That’s mostly holiday traffic . Add in all the other airports and ferries and the tunnel and the figure will be approaching 200,000 people per day going overseas.  UK caravan site prices are nothing to do with it. The new world of holidays is with us.

Posted on 31/07/2023 21:26

Not sure that’s entirely true. There are some excellent overseas holiday deals to be had out there presently, flight prices are only a part of it but if better value and holiday experiences are to be found elsewhere then that may be the ‘modern’ choice.

GEandGJE replied on 04/08/2023 15:06

Posted on 04/08/2023 14:32 by Rod10
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Posted on 04/08/2023 15:06

I would not dare to challenge your views but I would counter that the club is forward looking and that can be seen in the success of Experience Freedom which is bringing younger families into this outdoor lifestyle. I remember when Experience  Freedom was first launched it didn't receive a warm welcome on CT from the more established members as it didn't offer anything to them and seen as another waste of money. Also the Guided Tours didn't receive a warm welcome on CT but many of this sold out very quickly. I do believe that the future of the club is in safe hands.

Tinwheeler replied on 04/08/2023 16:17

Posted on 04/08/2023 14:32 by Rod10
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Posted on 04/08/2023 16:17

Threads are not closed because CAMC is criticised. Indeed, if they were, there would scarcely be a thread left open. There is the world of difference between the sort of criticism we are seeing here and the sniping and persistent 'slagging off' that so often occurs. It is the latter which can be the cause of threads being closed, especially when many of those comments are off topic. It’s absolutely clear than many folk have not read the Community Guidelines and T&Cs, or deliberately choose to ignore them, and that’s the basic reason for the closure of discussions.

With regard to the Committee, I couldn’t care less what age and gender the members are but it is their experience, knowledge and outlook that counts. I think it’s true to say that probably younger folk don’t have the time to give to such a role as they are too busy working and bringing up families but why not get yourself out there and try to encourage some people you may consider more suitable? 

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Rod10 replied on 04/08/2023 17:58

Posted on 04/08/2023 17:58

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Rod10 replied on 04/08/2023 17:59

Posted on 04/08/2023 16:17 by Tinwheeler

Threads are not closed because CAMC is criticised. Indeed, if they were, there would scarcely be a thread left open. There is the world of difference between the sort of criticism we are seeing here and the sniping and persistent 'slagging off' that so often occurs. It is the latter which can be the cause of threads being closed, especially when many of those comments are off topic. It’s absolutely clear than many folk have not read the Community Guidelines and T&Cs, or deliberately choose to ignore them, and that’s the basic reason for the closure of discussions.

With regard to the Committee, I couldn’t care less what age and gender the members are but it is their experience, knowledge and outlook that counts. I think it’s true to say that probably younger folk don’t have the time to give to such a role as they are too busy working and bringing up families but why not get yourself out there and try to encourage some people you may consider more suitable? 

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Posted on 04/08/2023 17:59

As stated by members in other posts, it would be but one voice against convention. 

Tinwheeler replied on 04/08/2023 18:04

Posted on 04/08/2023 17:59 by Rod10

As stated by members in other posts, it would be but one voice against convention. 

Posted on 04/08/2023 18:04

What would be and what other posts?🤔

If you mean Committee members, I was suggesting encouraging people, not just one person. Why not get involved yourself if you feel that strongly about the current incumbents?

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