Ability to chose hardstanding pitches on all sites

AandJ replied on 08/09/2021 17:47

Posted on 08/09/2021 17:47

I want the club to look at giving members the option to chose hard standing or grass pitch on the sites where standard pitches can be either or. 
This season I have experienced problems on a few popular sites whereby I’ve booked a standard pitch with awning only to turn up (at a reasonable time 2-3pm) to find there are only grass pitches left. With a 4.5 tonne Motorhome this makes me Cringe. With all the rain we’ve had grass pitches have been really soft and twice we’ve had to get off using mud runners. 
I’ve also seen many other Motorhome sand larger caravans struggling to stop wheels sinking in or awning being like mud pools. There have been several reviews around on some of these sites were members have stated they’ve booked a std pitch with awning expecting hardstanding, as on sites that are all hardstanding, only to turn up to be told only grass left and these have been very wet and several not fit for purpose. 
The sites that I experienced problems with and heard from other members that have major issues are, Tewkesbury, Hurn Lane, Seacroft, Hill Head and Gowerton. There are probably others. 
I know some people like grass and that’s fine, but if that’s the case let them book them and let those of us who literally hate them cos they are not suitable for modern caravans or Motorhome chose hard standing. 
I don’t even mind paying a bit more for hard standing but I do object to paying the same for a poor quality, inferior, soggy under sized grass pitch ( lots of these at Tewkesbury and Hurn Lane ) . It should be personal choice so give us that choice and I think you might find there’s a drop in bookings at these sites, perhaps that’s why you don’t put in in the information options. 
Of course the best option would be to do away with soggy grass pitches and make them hard standing or at least increase the proportion of hard standing . So come on CAMC give us the option on all sites so that we’re all getting the same value for our money and not getting Stuck in the Mud which is we’re the club seems to be .

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 15/09/2021 20:27

Posted on 15/09/2021 19:10 by DaveCyn

Good advice if only it was that simple!

It was on the banks end, not our devices!

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:27

So the upside is you lost nothing & no doubt trust your new bank & its security level after your below expectation performance👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

EmilysDad replied on 15/09/2021 20:32

Posted on 15/09/2021 16:37 by DaveCyn

We do!!

Been hacked twice, just don't trust internet banking.

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:32

you must belong to a very small minority ....

EmilysDad replied on 15/09/2021 20:37

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:17 by nelliethehooker

Because, regardless of what you think, not everyone has or wants a credit/debit card.

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:37

they obviously don't shop at all on line then & will be goosed when we go completely cashless then ..... It's the 21st century. We were in a pub last week that did not take cash at all ... all transactions by a card of some sort.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 15/09/2021 20:49

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:37 by EmilysDad

they obviously don't shop at all on line then & will be goosed when we go completely cashless then ..... It's the 21st century. We were in a pub last week that did not take cash at all ... all transactions by a card of some sort.

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:49

+1, I can’t remember the last time I touched coins, £notes was months ago. Even the mental health charity campaigning for funds in HullCC had contactless payment, very Covid secure👍🏻

Tinwheeler replied on 15/09/2021 20:59

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:59

I’m a huge fan of online banking and saving. If I stuck with what’s in the high street there would be no choice at all. 

Plastic - bring it on!

davetommo replied on 15/09/2021 21:01

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:49 by Rocky 2 buckets

+1, I can’t remember the last time I touched coins, £notes was months ago. Even the mental health charity campaigning for funds in HullCC had contactless payment, very Covid secure👍🏻

Posted on 15/09/2021 21:01

There are still shops that won’t accept credit cards for transactions under £5

EmilysDad replied on 15/09/2021 21:10

Posted on 15/09/2021 21:01 by davetommo

There are still shops that won’t accept credit cards for transactions under £5

Posted on 15/09/2021 21:10

maybe, but there are many that will. I paid £3.80 on a card today as my wallet was at home but I had a credit card with me in my phone case. EmilysMum works in a supermarket & frequently gets people paying a few quid on their phone or smart watch .... youngsters especially think nothing of paying for stuff like that. 

SteveL replied on 15/09/2021 21:57

Posted on 15/09/2021 21:57

I bought something the other day for £1.20, it’s what contactless was designed for. Although I must admit I am not in favour of this increase to £100, hopefully we will get the option of limiting it on the banking App. Although my phone does contactless for larger sums, I have to use my fingerprint to authenticate, with a card there is nothing.

SteveL replied on 15/09/2021 22:01

Posted on 15/09/2021 20:17 by nelliethehooker

Because, regardless of what you think, not everyone has or wants a credit/debit card.

Posted on 15/09/2021 22:01

Presumably if they buy anything expensive, that you would normally take away, they have to wait for the cheque to clear and then go back, as there is no way of guaranteeing them.

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