A Conversation at the NEC

I have on occasions wondered how many members the club ‘listened to’ out of the whole membership but think decisions are predetermined by HO.

Sorry to be off topic – Ref -  the site Westgate Carr Farm they’ve certainly done a lot of work on the site with far more H/S since we were there 2019 ‘ish no holiday lets then that I recall.  I remember the chickens roaming and seeing the chap walking the site with the German Shepherd (I think at the time there were 2 of them) It was a fair walk to Pickering all on tarmac unfortunately.

 If you add to that the outcry of Facebook and other forums you get a pretty good representation of feeling which it seems the Club is happy to ignore?

They cannot be happy with all the complaints, but do they ignopre it in the knowledge that some of the complaints are driven by a reluctance to accept change and that while it was a pigs ear to start with, it will be improved with time and the complaints will fade away.

peedee

"it will be improved with time"

I admire your optimism. This forum for example has lacked certain aspects of functionality since it was originally launched and even now is not without its glitches and idiosyncrasies.

As for metering, the test will be how much is the reduction in fees?  Given their concern regarding usage, why are they so reluctant to offer a non EHU option?

Unlike the booking section of the site, the forum is not revenue earning and is a cost to the Club and apparently, if you believe the conversation, it is of little use to the Club? I am sure the Club must have conversations over its value but I don't think it is totally ignored.

As for a none EHU option the Club has consistently refused this option as do many other sites. I can only think it would leave them open to being challenged over how they are exactly charging for electricty with respect to the Ofgen rules. i.e is there a hidden profit  on electricity usage in the current inclusive pricing?

peedee

I think that's a good assumption about the members who contribute on here and elsewhere plus non members who take an interest.

The club is committee run, not the easiest of tasks. There is the exec committee plus eight more, the committees possibly come from centres and centre membership runs at 12% so there is very limited representation from the rest of us. Which is why voices need to be heard on social media and not dismissed.

Yes great that they have decided to reduce their prices, was a bit shocked at £20 apprx per day max usage, but i can imagine on dreck day if you are stuck indoors it would be possible.

read the instructions for using the meter with interest, on first read it appears a tad complex, however, i am sure it is quite easy, but i do wonder how many trips will be made to reception because somebody does not quite understand or the meter is acting up, and what do you do after hours if you run out of lecce. ?

We have used a CS with metered electric. Been there a few times now in the last couple of years. usually works out about £2 a night. the dearest was last October £8 for 3 nights. Pitch fee was £12. Tap on pitch, run waste into hedge, serviced pitch for less than £15 per night. Quite happy with these prices 

We've used metered CLs, no problems although not all systems are the same. We used a payment meter on one of them, we used up a small amount left over from a previous user then paid our way without excessive spending and left a bit for the next user.

I prefer all in prices but not if it's costing more due to excessive use or rising utility costs which I could control a bit on my own pitch.

Members on the forum pay a membership fee and produce an income for the club, they also book holidays, use insurance and travel options etc. So indirectly the forum represents a revenue stream alongside opinions on the "value" of membership.  

Do the CAMC have plenty of pitches available for the more conscientious self generating power folk?. If they do then that is proof they are self aware👍🏻