New Site Booking System

I queried this on another thread as to when the new booking system would be introduced, I'm glad to see that a few others on this very thread thought it was going to be April as I did. Now the website shows 'sometime in 2022'. At this rate it's going going to be in till May at the earliest, which I doubt by the 'sometime' ?

Even then the deposits won't be non-refundable if you cancel before 21 days (I think)

post edit yes:

We know plans sometimes do have to change, so if you cancel or amend your booking at least 21 days before arrival, your deposit will be fully refunded. 

When will deposits be introduced?
Deposits will only apply from when the new UK booking experience is launched (sometime in 2022) and will only affect new bookings made after the launch. Up to then continue to make bookings on the existing system (which do not include deposit payments)

I'm (was) sure it said April?

Interesting ... of the total 177 pitches, the website states less than 5 pitches available ... ? It would be good to get real time confirmation that the difference between this number and your "numerous" number is down purely to no shows ...

A long shot be could be MH pitches and they're still out for the day? Not exactly all MHs leave a marker of some kind?

Evening

Prescott mentions "it's nearly 5pm". Remember, all bookings on the day can access a pitch up to 8pm. From experience, on a Saturday most arrivals in a motorhome arrive between 5 and 8pm.

JK

I've now had a quick look for the first mention of an April start date...no names no pack drill. 

I will also confess that I've made early bookings to avoid deposits and I suspect this has boosted booking numbers in general. 

No need to rush with bookings Brue. When the new system does arrive, we have to know how to drive it before it's "live". That's a good dose of training No news for us so carry on as normal

JK

I am sure April was the original start date.

maybe the changes to site fees re electricity increases have delayed it

I actually am waiting for the pitch type boking to come in, there is a club site I want to return to but am waiting to book it as I want a HS pitch.

You may be disappointed as the early bookers will have hardstandings allocated to them,if you wait until the new booking system starts there's a good chance there won't be any hardstandings left

I think the April start date was pure conjecture on the part of CT members. It would have been a logical date to start it being the start of the season. I believe what the Club original indicated was it would be EARLY iin the year, springtime may have been mentioned but definitely not April.

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