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malnik replied on 07/10/2020 22:04

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malnik

Motorhomer from Suffolk

Posted on 07/10/2020 22:04

I have been a member for 3 years now, I don't think i can continue my membership for the years ahead. As a young family i find this club not exactly "family friendly". More to the point, I have been looking at the make up of the people at the head of the table, the council members and commitee. 

We live in a diverse country and our nation is much better for that amazing diversity. Unfortunately the club seems to be a relic of the 70s, diversity seems to be something we as a club are unaware of. I'm sure they are all doing a great job but how can we go ahead without our club reflecting the make up of the country and the people they represent. Dont get me started on age groups being represented. I have no idea what ages everyone is, but i don't see young families represented and once again, they can't be ignored. Unless ofcourse the club is for elderly white people only. Again, this is no criticism of those people.

The easy answer is anyone can apply or put themselves forward. But the aptmosphere has to be right, it has to be friendly to people from other groups to be able to apply. Is it? What is the cub doing to encourage more diversity? Younger representation? It has to be more than just a token "anyone can apply". And this direction has to be from the leader, Mr Lomas.

On the basis of the above, I can't continue to be a member when it comes time to renew. 

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replied on 13/11/2020 12:33

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:33

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replied on 13/11/2020 12:37

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:20 by peedee

Cadw???

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:37

Welsh version of English Heritage

Cadw members have unlimited access to all Cadw staffed sites, and enjoy a host of other member benefits. To join please visit www.cadwmembership.service.gov.wales

We also welcome members of English Heritage, Historic Scotland and Manx Heritage members to Cadw sites on a reduced price or free basis.

replied on 13/11/2020 12:38

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:20 by peedee

Cadw???

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eurortraveller replied on 13/11/2020 12:41

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from Cornwall
Posted on 13/11/2020 09:08 by

Depends on what it is that a person values. I find the CMC sites of value as they often represent 50% of my site choice when touring.

I would have thought mbee that they offered something that you want as you are a member it seems. Did you join by mistake and then forget to cancel your direct debit?

Posted on 13/11/2020 12:41

I don't doubt that's your choice as a caravanner now. But the question is about the future. Will the future generation of motorhomers continue to use CMC sites when other alternatives come on stream?  And they are coming on stream. 

The evidence from overseas where motorhomers have alternatives is that they have abandoned many sites - especially sites aren't well placed them.  And there are quite a lot of current CMC sites which aren't well placed for motorhomers. 

 

Takethedogalong replied on 13/11/2020 12:51

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:51

Apologies Peedee, I should have explained Cadw. It is indeed much cheaper to join Cadw, and you get free access to EH and Historic Scotland after first year. First year EH and HS are half price. Cadw give a generous shop discount as well, EH don’t. We just happened to be in Wales when we needed to rejoin one of them, I had a volunteer pass from EH before this.

Takethedogalong replied on 13/11/2020 13:08

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:41 by eurortraveller

I don't doubt that's your choice as a caravanner now. But the question is about the future. Will the future generation of motorhomers continue to use CMC sites when other alternatives come on stream?  And they are coming on stream. 

The evidence from overseas where motorhomers have alternatives is that they have abandoned many sites - especially sites aren't well placed them.  And there are quite a lot of current CMC sites which aren't well placed for motorhomers. 

 

Posted on 13/11/2020 13:08

I’d qualify that by adding on “motorhome users who like just to park up.” We tour, use our MH every day from Sites, so for us Club Site locations are often just what we are looking for, city or countryside. Just not good value for money if you only need 15 hours in one location........

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Posted on 13/11/2020 12:41 by eurortraveller

I don't doubt that's your choice as a caravanner now. But the question is about the future. Will the future generation of motorhomers continue to use CMC sites when other alternatives come on stream?  And they are coming on stream. 

The evidence from overseas where motorhomers have alternatives is that they have abandoned many sites - especially sites aren't well placed them.  And there are quite a lot of current CMC sites which aren't well placed for motorhomers. 

 

Posted on 13/11/2020 13:11

My comment was not about the future but was regarding perceived value solely

peedee replied on 13/11/2020 13:25

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Motorhomer from Bedfordshire
Posted on 13/11/2020 13:08 by Takethedogalong

I’d qualify that by adding on “motorhome users who like just to park up.” We tour, use our MH every day from Sites, so for us Club Site locations are often just what we are looking for, city or countryside. Just not good value for money if you only need 15 hours in one location........

Posted on 13/11/2020 13:25

I think you said you had a small van TTDA? Most of us with larger vehicles won't go anywhere in our vans unless we have pre knowledge of parking arrangements. Even campervans have difficulty avoiding height barriers. A network of UK "Aires" will encourage more motorhomes/campervans to truely tour in the UK and not park up on sites for days and days.

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