Posted on 12/02/2021 09:44
Hi All
This sticky will provide the list of any CL sites which have opened or closed from the previous month in 2021. All of these will appear in the monthly magazine as well but this will show 2 months later.
I will provide a link to any new CL sites and list them as 'County - Listing Town - CL site'.
If you have any questions please comment in this discussion and I will get back to you.
Thanks
Maddie
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Posted on 13/02/2021 12:12 by DavidKlyneThere might be some sensibilities about giving details of why a CL has closed. However I would of thought that telling us that a CL had changed operator or was expanding into a larger site wouldn't fit into that category? Perhaps as simple as an Asterisk alongside the closure notice for those CL's who are continuing in some form or another would be enough to allow members to explore further?
David
Posted on 13/02/2021 19:07 by Cherokee2015I don’t think the CMC would want members to continue using sites which had left the network to increase their size as it wouldn’t promote the club and benefits of membership.
Posted on 13/02/2021 21:58
Cherokee
I have never felt the CMC has been that parochial about people using non Club sites. Even by highlighting CL's that have closed by some means doesn't mean that people will use them. But for those that like to keep track of what is available some indication of whether a CL is continuing in a different format would be useful. Why we no longer have a reason why a CL is closed and giving reasons why it has closed I suspect is more to do with data protection. For example is it acceptable to give the reason for closing as site not up to standard when that might be contested by the owner, possibly through the legal process? However I can't imagine that any former CL which has expanded into a campsite would object that members were given a pointed in that direction?
David
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Posted on 14/02/2021 08:56
A quick look at the facilities available and size of the CL, in the much maligned SD, could be an indicator. If there is the space available and extensive facilities have already been installed, it's unlikely that they would cease trading, particularly if in a popular area.
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Posted on 14/02/2021 11:16
Its a myth that there are lots of hoops to pass through to get a CL/Cs updated to a bigger site. Most applications dont even go through planning committees and are passed by the planning officers as their devolved powers. The application costs are insignificance in the overall expansion cost. The irony is that using overcrowding ( more than 5) is used to support the expansion. Even in NP there is no real anti expansion.. After all the planning authority have more powers over granted sites than Cls which is a big plus. Here in Wales and probably elsewhere there are government agencies and grants to help make the application as "diversification". The trend is likely to accelerate.
Posted on 13/02/2021 17:24 by InaDSad to see the one in Lincs closed, no idea whether it's closed altogether or perhaps carrying on as a private site. It had a small aircraft museum as part of the site, Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre. Very interesting, and the CL was lovely, more like an enormous garden with loads of space. We really enjoyed our stay there, and whilst thinking about where we could go once we can get out again, had actually thought of going back there again.
Edited: just checked and how time flies! I did a review for this CL, it was in 2016, can't believe it's 5 years since we were there.
Posted on 13/02/2021 17:24 by InaDSad to see the one in Lincs closed, no idea whether it's closed altogether or perhaps carrying on as a private site. It had a small aircraft museum as part of the site, Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre. Very interesting, and the CL was lovely, more like an enormous garden with loads of space. We really enjoyed our stay there, and whilst thinking about where we could go once we can get out again, had actually thought of going back there again.
Edited: just checked and how time flies! I did a review for this CL, it was in 2016, can't believe it's 5 years since we were there.
Posted on 14/02/2021 19:48 by nelliethehookerI see that it is still listed on the ukcampsite web site, with a projected opening of 1:3:21 Covid permitting.
Posted on 14/02/2021 20:39
Interesting find Nellie.
Strange the only site review was in 2013 and actually says from the reviewer, "The Caravan Club has asked him to up his prices." That then showed an increase of £2 per night to £10 which could have been about right 8 years ago.
As I said, they have expanded the centre over the years and now have quite a comprehensive web site. I have just had a look and their is no mention of caravan facilities.
Posted on 14/02/2021 20:39 by harrybInteresting find Nellie.
Strange the only site review was in 2013 and actually says from the reviewer, "The Caravan Club has asked him to up his prices." That then showed an increase of £2 per night to £10 which could have been about right 8 years ago.
As I said, they have expanded the centre over the years and now have quite a comprehensive web site. I have just had a look and their is no mention of caravan facilities.
Posted on 16/03/2021 10:11
Hi All
The please see below a list of sites which opened and closed in February.
I have listed them by County, Listing town then CL site.
Sites opened in February.
Sites closed in February
Thanks
Maddie
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Posted on 16/03/2021 12:02
Furze Farm in Louth only appears to be closed for building work. Their website states "Temporarily closed". and states that new individual washrooms/toilets are being built and looks to be working towards 21st May to reopen.It is sill showing it as a cl.
So does it warrant a listing above under Sites Closed, which is not totally accurate if the site is just closed for a short period of redevelopment. Surely a not to that effect could have been made against their name.
CLMaddie
from East Sussex