Booking ahead is unfair at some sites

Deposits were in the past no deterrent to some members not arriving at sites, that was back in the 1990s when members could book several sites for the same dates (that has thankfully been eliminated with the on line booking system) and deposits were £5 -£10 per site booking, 

I think the simple reality is that the Membership has exploded this year, lots more folks have bought outfits and are wanting to use them, and use them into the Winter months as well. Chatsworth has always had a good weekend following, the Estate and other areas around are very very busy at weekends year round. Castleton Club Site is another that is very popular, being a mere 30 minutes from centre of Sheffield. I noticed the private site between Hope and Castleton was very full last week, and that’s despite the weather. There’s lots to do close by, so locals are making the most of weekends and getting out there.

Where we are in the Norfolk Broads, although not full the set is very busy, and the weather is very changeable ,and the site is not really near anywhere Wroxham is five miles away

Totally agree with compass 362

Same for all members 

Although  would not like deposits but if that's what's coming looks like I'll be paying them

Indeed the current club booking system does suit me very well indeed thank you 🤭, along with the many other thousands of satisfied club members.

It's a shame when other can't get what they want , when they would like, but pitch availability here in the UK is at a premium because of the massive amount of new people taking up touring either caravan or motorhome.

Pitches here aren't as plentiful as some members love to shout about & continually labour the virtues of touring over the channel in mainland Europe where pitch prices are said to be as cheap as chips😴. 

Commom sense dictates a number of people will always be disappointed with their lot & life.

That's the way the cookie crumbles....nowadays unfortunately . 😁😘

Ps I'm a friendly kind of person..... some of the time.😋

And please don't confuse comments being unfriendly.... with actual facts.