Club site local information
Nothing seems to have changed regarding the either excellent or dismal information provided at club sites information rooms or on line or with the standard waste of time and expense glossy leaflets handed out n arrival.....Surely in this age of smart technology the info rooms could have a smart monitor linked to maps to show where all the important things are
Footpaths to places
Places of interest
Fuel stations
Public houses
Eateries
Dog friendly or not places
Child friendly or not places
ATMs
Public transport to and from timetables etc
etc
Instead of out of date soggy files that have been overwritten on or the sparse generalised info on line...surely the club could provide a link online on their site....wardens do try their best but unless they've been there years they have little knowledge of even their own environment as they are busy working....and they are not there as tourism guides either...not everyone has a smart phone sat nav or internet acumen and so rely on the info room...so come on and get it updated and link up to those who would help pay for it
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Bear in mind that a lot of people aren’t computer savvy, any techie gear would have to be paid for and could lead to increased pitch fees, and it may need to run off the less than satisfactory site Wi-fi
No doubt the paper info could be improved but I think it should remain. That’s not to say an online link couldn't exist as well but not as the sole source of info.
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Normally we have done most of our research before leaving home. However, if you haven't I think they a valuable source of information. As well as the folders referred to there are plenty of leaflets for places to visit locally and occasionally info on discounts given by local establishments.
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Also do research before booking to ensure there are things to suit in the surrounding area. Local tourist information offices can help if site info room does not have what you are looking for.
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perhaps I've been lucky but the last few information rooms have been good to excellent, Edinburgh being excellent. Like you Steve, we have done our homework before arriving, in fact that's probably was took us to that site - what is available locally to do
Who would pay for such an investment? maintain it? on the 200+ sites over the network, I'd rather money spent elsewhere.
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I have been on one commercial site which had a wall mounted touch screen in the information room. I did have a fiddle with it but I usually use my phone to find out local info. I even run the Arriva bus App on it for time tables and routes. Where that falls down is where there is no or very poor phone signal. I suppose you could always try the site WiFi then?
peedee
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I use the information rooms, they are probably dependent on the local tourist office for supplies of information. I see bus timetable are getting more popular and are in better supply in some places. I find an OS map on the wall useful, especially for local walks. I'm not interested in an interactive screen as I can look at info on my phone. Due to the vagaries of what's on offer I do what others do and check out things before we go and I have a drawer stuffed with maps accumulated over the years.
At Merrose Farm recently there were useful printouts for walks etc. I presume extra info depends on the interests or otherwise of the wardens.
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For those that don't have "a smart phone sat nav or internet acumen" are they likely to use such a screen? At our doctor's surgery we have a sign in screen for appointments, its surprising how many people book in via the receptionist rather than use the screen. I suspect those that are not smart phone/internet savvy would not be keen to use such a screen and those that are smart phone/internet savvy already have the means to access information. There is also the question of what and who would put the information on such a screen. If it was HQ organised would it be anymore comprehensive that the current site details leaflet? Perhaps another job for the wardens!
David
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I understand that a lot of the leaflets that are made available are supplied by "contractors" who supply all the "leisure facilities" in the area hence,as noted some leaflets are ,when looked at ,,you say to yourself "why is this in here" when it is so far from the area concerned ,and bus/train timetables are normally down to the local site staff getting them themselves, unless there is a helpful TI in the area as there are quite a few bus companies that do not have Apps
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I must be doing it wrong then. Obtaining local transport information via the internet can best be described as labyrinthian.
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Apps are a much better route than an internet search. One I use a lot is first bus. However, using Google maps and clicking on the appropriate bus stop, usually brings up route numbers, time table and a website for the operator. Many other bus apps are available on the app / play store.
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I suppose the main difference is that the Apps are designed for use on a phone, where as a website is not always phone friendly. They also have additional functionality. One we found particularly useful in Edinburgh was the get me home button. After wandering for a lot of the day a press of that and buses / location of stops and times were instantly available.
Home was of couse set to the CAMC site.
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I have Arriva and Stagecoach Apps on my phone and between them they seem to cover a lot of places I visit. The beauty of them is that they have real time information so you can see when a bus is due. Also useful is to have a QR code scanning app on your phone as sometimes the bus stop will have QR code which you can scan to get the latest information for that route.
David
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