The More Things Change

replied on 15/08/2017 22:57

Posted on 15/08/2017 22:57

'The more things change, the more they stay the same' as the saying goes. 

Some say that electricity on site should be metered. Do they really think that will make there stay on site cheaper? 

Some say that the CC should bring back deposits as they cannot book the pitches that they want because those pitches are booked up. Do they really believe that will improve availability.

Some want to be able to book hardstanding (including me) the truth though is that I would be 'all right Jack' as I tend to book early. Those who feel unable to book until just before the off would have grass on many sites or go elsewhere. 

Some think that the CC should provide servicing for those not using the CC sites. Not sure how that helps the typical member. Not sure how that helps areas of the country where there is a perceived problem of wild camping or helps the standing of the CC in such areas.

I am sure there are other things that some think would be the best thing since sliced bread and progress .............. but would they??

brue replied on 17/08/2017 12:45

Posted on 16/08/2017 23:11 by Cornersteady

Pitching on grass is a quaint idea from the golden age of caravaning, bit like gas lights, foot pumps, non EHU, and single and real glass windows  Now that people want sites open all year hardstandings are the futuresmile

It will happen, all of the newer sites have been HS

Posted on 17/08/2017 12:45

No it won't happen, places like St Agnes are in protected coastal areas and the grass is part of this special environment, the pitches are put to rest in the winter. It's surprising how this site and others meld into the landscape when not in use.

The one sure thing is change but certain areas are unchanging so that others can enjoy in the future what we enjoy now.

Some don't like change, new fangled ideas, new ways of living on the planet but that is the shock of the new, some adapt easily others say it can't ever happen.....wink

Cornersteady replied on 17/08/2017 13:49

Posted on 17/08/2017 12:45 by brue

No it won't happen, places like St Agnes are in protected coastal areas and the grass is part of this special environment, the pitches are put to rest in the winter. It's surprising how this site and others meld into the landscape when not in use.

The one sure thing is change but certain areas are unchanging so that others can enjoy in the future what we enjoy now.

Some don't like change, new fangled ideas, new ways of living on the planet but that is the shock of the new, some adapt easily others say it can't ever happen.....wink

Posted on 17/08/2017 13:49

are you contradicting yourself there?smile

replied on 17/08/2017 22:21

Posted on 17/08/2017 22:21

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replied on 18/08/2017 08:52

Posted on 18/08/2017 08:52

 I'm surprised at you stating this combination.  I believe that you and others have posted that you do not feel that it is the responsibility of CC Ltd to do more to discourage excess use of electricity.  Why therefore should they help areas where there is a perceived wild camping problem?

I don't think that I actually commented regarding CC's responsibilities regarding discouraging electric usage. I did say that I saw no financial benefit to the vast majority of members in metering as long as they were also paying for EHU bollard provision and meter provision/upkeep. 


 Some have posted that the CC should provide servicing for non site users - I believe that C&CC do this for a fee. My view is that the CC is primarily there to provide pitches on CC sites and access to CLs. In general I consider that it is not there to provide touring services of this nature to those who choose to use other than CLs or CC sites. 

The other point that I was trying to make is that if CC provided servicing for non site users that there was a danger that such provision would only be worthwhile in areas were demands were high. These are likely to be in areas where local authorities are having problems with wild camping and local complaints. 
 

redface replied on 18/08/2017 22:08

Posted on 18/08/2017 22:08

Surely if the CMC provides servicing the relevant area becomes a CMC site (complete with wardens)?

Wild camping does not come into it as there would be difficulty in collecting the fees for the services provided.

replied on 18/08/2017 22:47

Posted on 18/08/2017 22:47

The suggestion was that the CC should allow members not stopping on site to discharge waste, take on water etc. and go on there way.

Some C&CC sites have an arrangement where members can do just this and have use of showers etc for a 4 hour period I believe for a charge

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