Is it time for change?

Posted on 12/08/2022 09:19 by DavidKlyne

The impression given is that people remained members just out of loyalty to the Club. That may have been true of some but many have tie-ins with the Club that require you to be a member like breakdown and recovery plus other insurances. As to Club prices I tend to agree with what Peedee said that market forces will play their part. The Club have to cover their costs and in current circumstances that will be exceptionally difficult. We know from history that in some years the Club's site network has lost money and it has only be the sale of other services like insurance and ferry bookings that have stopped the Club making an overall loss. We are entering very uncertain times and it is difficult to second guess how the next year will pan out. It seems everyday we are getting higher and higher energy cost forecasts and depending on what support is given there could well be members who currently manage their site bookings comfortably who will be having second thoughts on whether they can afford to continue. So there are pressure on all fronts for both Club and Club members which might not be resolved just by reducing site prices. The problem could be much more profound than that?

David

Posted on 12/08/2022 10:42 by eurortraveller

Yes there has been a profound shift.

Now that older people are stressed and stretched by the rising costs of home heating by gas and electricity, and by escalating food costs, and  by high diesel and petrol prices, and by the prospect of ever increasing inflation …they aren’t going to take much notice if site prices are reduced - they will simply give up this very expensive hobby. And younger people won’t take it up. 

Posted on 11/08/2022 23:10 by obbernockle

A very political thread opening. What Armageddon is this, then?  The party governing has been elected, so leave democracy alone, please. Factually incorrect anyway and parliament on holiday so nothing likely to be happening. A complete and utter nonsensical and childish thread opening.

Posted on 12/08/2022 15:05 by Graydjames

Oh wow, hit a nerve there! 

Posted on 12/08/2022 15:05 by Graydjames

Oh wow, hit a nerve there! 

Posted on 12/08/2022 15:48 by wedgy

FYI "the first bit" contained two statements of fact with no intended political bias. No problem with the edit as my original points are still there for discussion. 

Posted on 12/08/2022 15:48 by wedgy

FYI "the first bit" contained two statements of fact with no intended political bias. No problem with the edit as my original points are still there for discussion.