"Small deposits"

We were with friends on the Knaresborough site until late empty pitches at 5pm, still empty at midnight when we went back to the CL. It wasn’t one or two pitches, there were at least half a dozen or more. It’s ok if you’re willing to not get an alternative but waiting for a 72 hour cancellation is a bit dicey if you need to be in the area

You don't mention the dates that you witnessed this. If it was around the time of the fuel shortage quite a lot of members cancelled and some even left sites early.

As has been said we are awaiting news of a change in the site booking procedure. It is rumoured that this will include the taking of a deposit on booking, but whether this will be non refundable we don't yet know. I don't know what your sense of "small" is but logic would suggest that it would be around £25 or one nights site fee. Perhaps something will be mentioned at the Club AGM tomorrow?

David

Many, if not most, CLs, at the moment at least. It could well change as the number of no -shows continues to increase as they have recently.

Most good restaurants take a deposit of the cost of providing the service (food, staff costs )  this is taken if adequate notice of cancellation is not given. The full cost of the meal in the event of a no show.

A no show for a week on a CC & MH site should be charged the full cost. The club could offer an insurance policy for purchase so that people with genuine problems could make a claim.

it’s the only way to stop abuse. Hit those who misuse the club where it hurts- in their pockets, hard!

So you are advocating full payment of the stay upfront. You must be as, otherwise, charging the fee is unenforceable. How far in advance would you  suggest the full payment should be taken?

The alternative is to wait and see what changes the club brings in and then we can argue about a known fact.

I mentioned on a CL thread about deposits. I was thinking along similar lines as to when we book a continental site or crossing. How about 20% deposit and remaining balance in full a month before stay. It would focus members attention and stop the selfish attitudes that some think is acceptable.

Colin

I agree - the full amount about a month before - this would give the club time to relet the pitch. Only booking by credit/ debit card. Amount taken automatically. Insurance cover would perhaps work out at about 50p a night for those who want it.

you can guarantee those who object will all be paying subscriptions to Netflix, Sky, mobile phones on contract etc., all paid on direct debit, but think nothing about cancelling or not showing at a club site.

So my supposition was correct but I think your second paragraph is totally irrelevant to no shows on club sites.

As I said, let’s wait and see what the club is planning.

Well here’s one who would save £54 and take his several thousand pounds of custom elsewhere.

Could you enlighten me why anyone would pay a membership fee for such draconian T&C’s.🤔 Except for making use of the CL network of course, which we don’t.

If and when the Club introduce deposits which are sorely needed, I cannot see them being any6more onerous than those of the C&CC

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