Posted on 16/07/2021 19:22
I read elsewhere that C&CC are closing some sites and cancelling people’s bookings due to staff shortages. Sure enough, it's true and they've updated their website today. I hope nobody here is affected.
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Posted on 14/10/2021 10:22 by young thomasThere are certainly many elements of our country that are, indeed, beautiful.
unfortunately, the infrastructure and prices aren't two of them😕
we've had an enjoyable few months touring since sites reopened and have embraced our time in the UK....but roads, roads, roads (appalling quality interspersed with 'upgrades' and traffic lights) and traffic volumes, dreadful driving and stupid speeding all contribute to an unpleasant experience.
we've certainly missed the contrast of wide open, straight roads with billiard top surfaces, far less traffic and the ease of pulling in somewhere for a safe, quiet break...
we've also missed the people and the sites and towns....culture generally...
perhaps all our wardens might be 'over there' now, hence the shortage😀
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:17
As for the roads infrastructure when we have the about the same population as many eu countries with about a third of the space, and not helped in recent years with the EU? directive upping the HGV weight to 44tonnes, with the result as can be seen in many parts of the country road works to strengthen bridges let alone the increase in "tram lines" on many major routes
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:17 by JVB66As for the roads infrastructure when we have the about the same population as many eu countries with about a third of the space, and not helped in recent years with the EU? directive upping the HGV weight to 44tonnes, with the result as can be seen in many parts of the country road works to strengthen bridges let alone the increase in "tram lines" on many major routes
Posted on 14/10/2021 10:34 by KjellNNCorners......I point you to your post above. You ask, or say, "Most club sites are like this?"
I am replying that that this is not the case. Some, even many, may be, but not most, especially not in Scotland!
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:21 byStrange that continental roads are not collapsing under the weight of 44 tonnes HGV's, perhaps its due to investment in the infrastructure .
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:29
Could be that they were originally designed to take that. I know that in the UK 30 years ago the Dept of Transport would not agree to increased design standards as they would not accept that a new motorway (for example) not only took expected traffic from A roads but also attracted additional traffic. I have not been involved in motorway construction for 30 years or so
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:23 by JVB66Is it just a modern parents/grandparent view of lack of toddler facilities? even though until they are 5yrs? they are not a paying guest?
I do not remember in the past finding it difficult to keep ours entertained when on sites
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:30
Probably because when yours were growing up there were not many facilities or amenities we are now used to in a modern world. Kids now are used to fantastic playgrounds with lots of adventure equipment whereas years ago like when I grew up a slide, a couple of swings and a witches hat were all you got.
I have been on very few C&MC sites with good play areas for kids young and old, yes a few do have a games room or indoor area they can meet and a few do have some nice play equipment for a modern age but most do not.
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Posted on 14/10/2021 11:30 by MichaelTProbably because when yours were growing up there were not many facilities or amenities we are now used to in a modern world. Kids now are used to fantastic playgrounds with lots of adventure equipment whereas years ago like when I grew up a slide, a couple of swings and a witches hat were all you got.
I have been on very few C&MC sites with good play areas for kids young and old, yes a few do have a games room or indoor area they can meet and a few do have some nice play equipment for a modern age but most do not.
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:40 byI am talking about last week on free motorways
Posted on 14/10/2021 11:42
Some free motorways you mean
Last time we were on a tour by coach in Germany the motorway we were on at one point the nearside lane was in a terrible state with undulating surface and tram lines ,where hgvs normally were restricted to
And we had an Italian driver who lived in Doncaster
it was not so off those routes when we used them
Tinwheeler
Campervanner from Cornwall