Mildenhall site not opening 2017
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I said it some time ago and I will say it again.......it will only be a matter of a few years and the C&MHC will get rid of all their sites to commercial operators (or house builders) and will stick with flogging holidays, insurance and advertising space in their 'magazine'.
You heard it here first........
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I have long thought that the next logical business move for the club is into retirement homes. They already have a brand name ( or did have!) tried & trusted by older members and some experience of wardens looking after older folk in the way of typical sheltered accomodation. And a look around a site midweek tends to reinforce this would be a good business move. Perhaps even some of the club sites could be redeveloped into sheltered flats.....
However the clubs rebranding to lure young adventurers makes me think they haven't cottoned on to my brilliant idea......yet.......
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After contacting the club direct, I received the following:
Thank you for your email.
I have spoken to the regional officer and she has advised a statement is due for release on Monday to all members.
At this moment in time, she was not able to discuss this further with me.
I hope you have a good weekend.
Monday almost gone and nothing !! again
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Blip on being able to access CT over last 30 mins or so. Now 5.30pm so guess you won't hear today. Coordination between departments appears to be lacking. Why email you without having a statement ready?? Did they think no one would ask questions? My first question would be will it happen at a later date? I have other commitments to fit in!
Wasn't an issue with name change book etc etc 😉😉😉
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Hi everyone,
Mildenhall site has been run under the excellent management of our team of volunteers for many years. However, as a result of no long term security of tenure, the site standards have become worthy of major investment to bring it back to Club standards. We have therefore had to establish the viability of spending significant funds to keep the site operational in the circumstances, and having reviewed a number of options, we have concluded that it is now time for us to withdraw from the site. Although this process will take some months to formalise, we have decided not to open this season. We would like to thank all of the members who have stayed at this site over the years.
If you were considering staying at Mildenhall this year, we can suggest some great alternative sites that you may wish to try instead;
- Thetford Forest – 15 miles north; quiet and secluded with open glades and walks into the surrounding area
- Cambridge Cherry Hinton – 20 miles south west; located just a few miles from Cambridge, but also offers easy access to great walking and cycling trails.
- Fields End Water CL and Fishery , March, Cambridgeshire – 23 miles north west; a family run, adult only site where walkers will enjoy the expansive Fenland countryside. Fishing enthusiasts can also enjoy the on-site fishing in the sites’ lake. Call the site direct to make a booking on 01354 740199
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I would like to ask what progress has been made in finding a replacement, or whether that is being considered.
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There's Wildemere CL as well.
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I think a replacement for Baltic Wharf may end up kicked into the long grass at some stage after the refusal of last years application.
I know it's difficult at the moment as landowners seek to get the most value out of their sites but the club seems very vulnerable on leasehold sites. I've heard Buxton is looking like another potential loss as well
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Sad to learn yet another site to close, we can only hope the new re branded club are working hard to find replacements.
With all the new houses planned around Woodstock on land that the Blenheim Estate have sold off, I fear for the future of Bladon Chains too.😢
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Last week - Together, we’re embarking on a journey of investment in the future of our Club.
Today - We have therefore had to establish the viability of spending significant funds to keep the site operational in the circumstances, and having reviewed a number of options, we have concluded that it is now time for us to withdraw from the site.
They seem to have fallen at the first hurdle
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And a lot closer than the 23 mls to the CL quoted. Wonder why Ro chose to mention that one........
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Surely the money invested in Mildenhall to bring it up Club standard would be a lot less than required to purchase another site in the area or to buy land and open a new site. Just another excuse to cross off a non-facility site from the list.
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Nellie I think it's an AS, not a CL, although there might be a CL attached.
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Well, Ro stated it was a CL, so I didn't seek it out. Surely she should be promoting CL instead of AS sites!! It's the least that those at the CC's head office can do after all the fiasco with the web site.
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I've heard Buxton is looking like another potential loss as well
With all the new houses planned around Woodstock on land that the Blenheim Estate have sold off, I fear for the future of Bladon Chains too.
Add to these possible 2 and perhaps Market Raisen too, there's the likelyhood of Bromyard Downs also going to close next year. That could well result in 7 sites lost in two years or so and only the odd AS sites being added to the site total. Not very inspiring for a journey of investment in the future of our Club.
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I sometimes think they really don't know what they are doing.
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Mildenhall site has been run under the excellent management of our team of volunteers for many years. However, as a result of no long term security of tenure, the site standards have become worthy of major investment to bring it back to Club standards. We have therefore had to establish the viability of spending significant funds to keep the site operational in the circumstances, and having reviewed a number of options, we have concluded that it is now time for us to withdraw from the site. Although this process will take some months to formalise, we have decided not to open this season. We would like to thank all of the members who have stayed at this site over the years.
If it is going to take months to formalise, why not open during this season and make the decision when things are sorted, which I asssume is giving notice etc, the owners (presumed to be the forestry commission) will be still require notice, and with this late notice this obviously has not been thought through which is going to still cost the club lost money, all the exisiting site works will require removal before handing it back ? at least get 1 more seasons use out of the site and find an alternative in SUFFOLK before giving up, do the reviews show lots of complaints !!
I have been using this site for over 30 years, and the club has never really spent any visible money on the site, so I really don't know what this major investment is intended to be for, centre members do the work before the open season free of charge, and most people I have spoken to on site like it just the way it is, please seriously reconsider at least for this season. A note on the website page could mention that the site is not up to 'perceived' CC standards, and members could then make there own minds if they wish to visit, it is after all a forest site, one which your new explorers and contacts with the wild side can get to grips with.
I for one, am very dissapointed with the clubs handling of this situation.
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