Marazion

Last year when the pandemic hit , several sites on the clubs network did not open?,

The ccc were hit even harder as their salaries and working conditions are below this club

One of the. them aim reasons was that older retired site staff were unwilling to carry on ,

there is I understand a very large shortfall older relief staff and as posted elsewhere the entire  hospitality industry is having difficulty in recruiting ,

And it being a non facilty site I think it is low on the list for cover 

The couple doing relief here have a house in Spain and have come over for the peak season to relieve on sites, 

They are needed at Denham when leaving here

 Also some bigger sites on the network are still understaffed  made worse I am told by the loss of so many couples so far this year

If glamping pods are getting more popular  and with the Imminent some think decline in touring because of lack of useful EVs for towing or even bigger commercial vehicle base vehicles   then staffing levels maybe adjusted down

Marazion is a one couple warden site and they used to be aided by volunteers but for several years there have been just the wardens and no volunteers. 

JV, I can't see any way Carnon Downs purchase could be linked to a potential closure of Marazion. It's more likely, I think, that the club bought CD, already an AS, to keep it in the site network and increase the property portfolio.

Wood Farm already has a considerable number of statics. It's privately owned and in a different league from Marazion. I take your point though about the dwindling number of touring pitches.

Slightly off topic..........I think last year hit lots of businesses hard, mainly because of the uncertainty, having to self isolate, etc....

Doubt this is part of the Marazion scenario to be honest. If the Club is having issues recruiting and retaining Site staff, then it would suggest a review of salaries, working practices and it’s recruitment policy. It’s done very well out of current policies down the last few years, but it possibly needs to up its game more to retain staff and ensure job satisfaction. 

I think this is likely to be more driven by St Aubyn Estate rather than Club. As someone said earlier, lots of changes afoot in holiday provision. It’s been happening for a few years.

I will not say how much some site managers on the top sites get paid. and their contracts but it is far better than the ccc ,as is noted by those from the ccc who join the cc site staff, and there is already those who moan about the cost of staying on club sites

As you I am sure know staff are one of the most costly of any organisation,

It was suggested and "liked" by some recently that staff should also be on shifts to enable arrivals much later , all of course with no cost to members

Retaining staff as any one who employs those front of house staff will say is getting more difficult with the way the public treat them the days

St Aubyn finances have not been good in recent years - big unexpected costs following purchase of Mount Haven Hotel. They may be realising some assets? 

Possibly SB. Like many other places I suspect, winds of change are blowing.
Personally, this Site is a big loss to us, as it’s always been an ideal location for both coasts, and some lovely walks. It’s a lot quieter, even when full as well than most Club Sites, more our kind of place. Carnon Downs holds no attraction at all, but Godrevy looks ok. There are lots of CLs and other Sites thankfully.

I think all the information you quote is best left for another thread really, just hope we get some information around what might be happening.🙂

Marazion and the way it seems many sites of both clubs and commercial ,seem to be changing with the growth of alternative types of accomodation i would think staffing costs and levels are High on the list of savings,

And even being a one couple site there are another set of staff to cover their 6days? every 21off duty

Ps the club it seems are  also not recruiting for volunteers at this time, more costs saved?

Its a great little site I would certainly not like to see it closed. Is it the Club or the owner who want to close it? Sounds like another Bromsgrove or Nunnykirk just when COVID seems to have boosted low facility occupancy. If staffing is the problem the Club should at least look at introducing some form of automation.

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