Is it worth renewing

I think David has summed up the differences between the two Clubs very well. I suppose at the end of the day the choice of whether you continue membership or relinquish it is down to whether you have an affinity towards the Club. If you do then you would probably remain a member through these difficult times. If not, why remain a member - simple as that really as some see membership as a simple business arrangement?

David

It was just something that struck me DSB, sometimes they tend to get overlooked, and they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you do want something a bit different, then that little bit off the price is useful.

I just checked the CCC website, they are still offering Camping in the Forest, in fact have a new location for 2021, in Sherwood Forest.

The Morris Leisure Sites always look quite nice to me as well, some good deals outside of peak times.

We are going to buy a membership package for a niece in March. But it won’t be with this Club. They won’t accept her converted Berlingo. It has a proper bed, a small stove/pot wash area. She has lots of friends who can’t afford to run a MH, or run to a car and caravan. But she has paid out for a small camper sized vehicle, has paid out more to have a good conversion unit fitted in the back, and she now has a daily run around that she can comfortably tour in for holidays. This is one area where the CCC is much more accommodating, and I can see it becoming a growing niche option for some, solo tourers, or young couples. She has a tiny loo, but likes to stop on a Sites with showers sometimes as well. Ironically, it’s how we started touring some 35 years plus ago. An easy option with an EV as well.

They still have the camping in the forest sites ,bookable on their website 

Have to confess, I don’t know a great deal about CCC and how it is organised. We see “Listed” Sites, and have stopped on a few, but I don’t think you need to be a Member? I know you have to be a Member on CS Sites. Only CCC Club Site I have ever been on was Haltwhistle

Yes, checked it out thanks HD. I really fancy some of New Forest Sites. The two we used to use, Beddgelert and Spiers House are mainly cabins now, and very different.

We have only used Setthorns site , it’s a very basic site with no loo block ,but right in the heart of the Forrest , we usually go about 3 to 4 times a year , last time was January 2020 , we have a booking for March but will have to wait and see ! 

Listed sites are privately owned sites which pay to be listed in the C&CC handbook and on the website. I assume they must meet certain standards. I think CAMC allows sites to advertise and be listed in the handbook but it's so long since I looked at the book I can’t be sure.

I've had mixed experiences of the Morris Leisure sites.  Liked the one at Bridgenorth but for some reason was less happy at Shrewsbury - although it's been some years back now.  I quite liked 'Love to Stay' in Shrewsbury (an AS) but it wasn't the cheapest place.... and I've heard one or two say they don't like it.  Goes to show... we all like something a bit different. 😃

You may be right about the smaller campervan niche.  I get the feeling that this is a growing market... surprised if the CAMC don't accept these units...?  I'll certainly ask the question about what is and what isn't allowed.

David

Love To Stay looked interesting when it first opened, but the prices put us off, there’s a lot of extras that don’t really interest us either. But it’s in a nice area to visit. We like Shropshire, full of history and good scenery.

I think Club will have to be a bit more inclusive at some point. We have camped for years in Land Rovers, camper vans, even alongside things like converted Pinzguaers and Ambulances, but never on Club Sites. There’s a very different vibe on Sites that mix units, you tend to see more folks out and about around site. 

The forestry sites were all closed in 2020 due to Covid it will be good to see them open again. C&Cc also have a lot of lodges, either to own or rent so they have a greater variety of holiday choices. CAMC hasn't diversified as much.

Which is why we've been in both clubs all the way, to get the benefits of both.