The future

Posted on 08/10/2020 10:24 by LLM

The last few sites we have been on, both when kids were not in school and when they were, covered all types of camping accommodation.  All types were in evidence but without doubt caravans were predominant.  Strangely the large C&CC sites we used were about 50/50 caravans to motorhomes and with only a few tents and trailer tents.    

Posted on 08/10/2020 12:31 by

The other Club has a Camping Youth Section through which young people can attend rallies, both National and International, join in other activities, and do the Duke of Edinburgh Award. 

Other youth organisations offer these opportunities of course, but the C&CC at least offers activities for the children of their members which go a lot further than play areas or Tourer Explorer.

Posted on 08/10/2020 11:08 by Takethedogalong

I agree our “speak bubbles” (🤔) do differ. I agree the Club has evolved, it’s possibly reached the 1990’s now. But there’s no getting away from the fact that the Membership has aged with it. And it’s still predominantly white, ageing and more affluent than the general population. That’s not the Club’s fault, in many ways it’s possibly a strength. But it’s an invisible barrier that the Club is probably looking to change. 

It’s also operating in a much bigger market as well. Lots more alternative provision out there, some very family friendly, some not family friendly at all. We don’t know what the OP truly means or wants from the term diversity. There are many family groups we see happy to be Members, but we also know other families that wouldn’t take Membership if paid. If it’s something beyond “family” then it’s a different aspect of diversity. Perhaps the OP might feel able to contribute more, but if not then that’s ok.

Posted on 08/10/2020 15:57 by moulesy

"Difficult to shower in a tent." 

Oh, I don't know, it was dead easy in the first tent we ever owned - in fact, every time it rained we were able to!  

Posted on 08/10/2020 16:07 by Takethedogalong

I am not sure I understand your post, but our early days 1983/4/5/6with a Camper van included Berwick Seaview, North Ledaig, Market Rasen, Hexham back when it was on network, Yellowcraig, Killin, and a few others now only memories. We might have done Ayr as well, if there’s a Club Site there.....

I have camped at Leyburn a few times, Hexham, Castleton,  Wincanton, Fakenham, one or two others. 

I don’t recall much about the 1960’s other than my Dad being excited about a football event. I think my pram might have had a flag on it..... 

Posted on 08/10/2020 15:38 by Whittakerr

 If this was over the last few months i have seen the same thing. I put it down to the facility blocks being closed on the CCC sites i've visited. Caravans and motorhomes have full onboard facilities for the most part. Difficult to shower in a tent.

Posted on 08/10/2020 16:16 by JVB66

 I was just commenting on some of your post

Racecourse sites "Trax" before the club were asked to run some of them, ,always took tents 

Motor caravans were not accepted on cc sites untill sometime in the 1960s

Like wise caravans and much later motor caravans were not accepted on ccc sites

 ,some one will know the dates