Flag Flying.

Personally I am not keen on flag flying. They are ok to mark for example a rally group but otherwise I don’t really see the point. I certainly don’t see them as fun. Lights I find very annoying. Let’s reduce light pollution, not add to it. Flashing lights impinge terribly on other people’s relaxing space. 

WW, other folk complain about flags and flashing lights and talk as if they’re prevalent🤷🏻‍♂️

There was an old thread on the subject which was resurrected not long ago. It’s probably in UK Sites & Touring.

Agreed

It would be really nice to think that everyone who goes caravanning on Club sites has a full range of perception and spacial awareness to be able to return to their unit without the need for additional clues, but unfortunately for them this is not always the case.

I am never quite sure what flags on poles are all about on campsites? I could maybe understand if you were on a campsite at Silverstone for  the Grand Prix and flying a flag amongst like minded people perhaps supporting a particular team. On a Club site they stick out like a sore thumb! But there seems to be no law against it so those of us who are no keen will have to put up with it

David

The thing that always bemuses me is that the few that have an enormous flag with 'Bradford Bulls' emblazoned all over it (or any other sports team/county/etc) together with multicoloured, flashing, fit inducing lights all over the awning, are invariably sitting inside their caravan or motorhome watching telly. Its as though they've erected this display for the entertainment and enjoyment of everyone else on site.

I agree with David and Nav. I can see the need if you've pitched in a sea of tents at Glastonbury, but on a numbered pitch on a club site or on a 5 pitch CL?

I'm am definitely in the camp of not liking flags on campsites. Lights I don't mind because once its dark I'm usually inside with the blinds closed.

I have been known to politely ask a flag flying camper if they take it down at night time. One such person asked why and I politely told him so that I can sleep in peace and not have to listen to it cracking and flapping in the wind. The same with wind chimes I like them but not when they are clanking all night long. 

I’m too busy enjoying my holiday to notice

I can't understand why, when space is at a premium in a caravan or M/H, and weight is also a factor, anyone would want to carry a large pole inside their van.  I was at the Durham site last year and a van nearby had a very high flag pole  flying a small triangular flag.  It was so high that I thought it belonged to the site and it was only when it was gone 2 days later, along with the caravan, that I realised that it had belonged to the owners of the caravan.  I can seen Tammygirl's point if you are parked near to them or near to windhchimes on a windy night.

I dont like any flashing lights at all as they give me migraine.

The poles used are lightweight and collapsible, no weight really and easy to carry. Sometimes, it's fun to see the flags and inflatables flying, we have a flying penguin, sadly, as we're finishing vanning this year the penguin will not be taking flight again.... (You can all breathe easy..)