Trying to decide re renewal

Dogs become members of the family so it shows they have their priorities right.

How anyone chooses to spend their hard earned is entirely their business and certainly not deserving of comments such as yours!

Sadly having been members since 1997, after much consideration, we have decided that the club is no longer right for us, the USP of the club  (being able to choose pitch on arrival not grass or hardstanding, being able to change dates even if its by a day without losing any deposit if you have a delay such as high winds vehicle problems or illness) has gone.

The magazine has less information and is harder to read now than it was, the club needs to think about making it more readable with better print for accessibility if sight impaired or dyslexia etc.

Having seen hard standing pitches grow in size on club sites to the point where its often like staying in a carpark and pitches flood more as less able to drain this is bad for the environment.

The name change was an unnecessary expense poorly implemented.

The change to the booking system and not having anyone to speak to at weekend to book is less than helpful, we have waited to see if it would improve by now and are disappointed that even with some changes, its still very hard work to use and book.

Looking at the cost for us, combined with the savings and what we get we can no longer justify being members so will be choosing from the alternatives.

We hope the club listens to its members before its too late. The current stream of emails trying to get us to take up offers appears that its not working, we won't miss those.

Wanted to say good bye for now, we have had some wonderful times on club sites and CLs, have rallied with club centres and up till now insured our caravans with the club. We loved having the caravan club credit card in the past and offers in the past seemed much better than they are now.

We may re join in the future if things change.

ecocamping

Don't they say one man's meat is another man's poison? Some of the things you list as negatives for you are positives for others. Some of us have long argued that we wanted to book a pitch type at the time of booking, so when the Club enabled that many of use were really pleased. The name change just reflects the modern make up of the Club. Whilst some motorhomers might argue the Club still has a lot to do in how it deals with motorhomer needs they wanted the wider public to know that they were not just a Club for caravans. If you enjoy using CL's are you not shooting yourself in the foot by not remaining a member? Whatever you decide I hope you make the decision that suits you, the Club is always here.

David

It’s called the grass is greener syndrome.

I think Eco deserves recognition for standing by his views and voting with his wheels. That’s a far better way to deal with discontent than to constantly moan yet continue paying membership fees which, in my view, devalues the criticism levied.

Everyone using a site this weekend ought to look around at the customer base. Then observe the wardens too before finally checking this image of the:Committee

Now ask yourself, is there any obvious connection between those customers, wardens and the Committee? Does that image honestly and accurately reflect or represent the membership? Is it likely to attract members? Are current and new members likely to feel connection with the Committee? How likely are current and potential members to feel enthused and drawn to the Club or to participating in how the Club is run?

ps. I use the term “Club” in its most loose interpretation.