Coronavirus (COVID-19) UK campsites

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edited May 2020 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We know that people may be concerned about Coronavirus/COVID-19, this is a fast-moving situation and we want to reassure you we’re carefully monitoring the reports of outbreaks of coronavirus in the UK, Europe and various countries around the world.  

We also want to reassure you that UK Club campsites are open. We are following Government guidelines and taking all appropriate measures to ensure our campsites are open and ready to welcome you.

The safety and wellbeing of members, guests and staff is of paramount importance to the Club.  

We would urge you all to follow Government guidelines about personal hygiene and hand washing, as well as ensuring your leisure vehicle equipment surfaces are regularly cleaned.

Because this is such a dynamic situation, we will be regularly updating on this discussion.

I will lock the discussion and will post it as a sticky for information purposes only. 

Link to Overseas Travel Guidance here: Coronavirus travel guidance 

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  • RowenaBCAMC
    RowenaBCAMC Forum Participant Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭
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    edited March 2020 #2

    A message from Director General, Nick Lomas:

    I know that many of you are concerned about the coronavirus situation and the impact it may have.

    For me, being a part of a Club is so very important. As a Club we are a community of like-minded people, enjoying similar pursuits and pastimes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support, and trust, in our Club.

    For the past few days we have been focussing our attention on repatriating our members who were overseas and affected by the introduction of country-specific travel restrictions.

    Now, I want to give you all a briefing on UK travel.

    Booking with confidence:

    Following on from recent Government announcements, we want to let you know that the majority of our UK campsite network is already open and ready to welcome you.

    We know that some members may wish to change their overseas and UK travel plans, and we totally understand.

    For UK bookings we recognise at the moment that members may need to amend a date or cancel a booking ‘last minute’. Until further notice, the Club will waive restrictions for late amendment or cancellation prior to arrival, including within 72 hours of arrival.

    In line with Government advice, we have taken the decision to close our bars and restaurants on site.

    For European travel, we’ll also be waiving Club amendment fees for all bookings, regardless of European travel destination or travel date.

    Hygiene, enhanced cleaning & social distancing:

    The safety and wellbeing of members, guests and staff is of paramount importance to us. We will continue to follow Government and Public Health England advice and guidelines.

    We’ve introduced a number of measures including increasing the rigour of cleaning and sanitising products, and enhanced disinfecting of common surfaces across offices and campsites. In addition we are introducing a number of social distancing practices at our sites, in order to support government guidelines.

    We would ask for your support in helping to keep everybody safe by regular hand washing, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds and supporting the social distancing practices. Posters have been placed on Club campsites as a reminder for all site visitors.

    The Government has also introduced social distancing guidance - information is available here: gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people

    Stay up-to-date:

    To ensure you remain up to date with the latest advice and information with this fast moving situation, please visit camc.com/whats-on/caravan-club-news/novel-coronavirus-advice/ which is being regularly updated with the latest information and advice.

    Sadly our community, and indeed the world, finds itself in uncharted waters. These are unprecedented times we are living in. Now is the time we need to pull together and support one another, and our Club.

    I want to reassure you all of the Club’s commitment to meeting this challenge. Thank you for your continued support, and I’m sure you will join me in recognising and thanking our dedicated staff who are all working incredibly hard to make sure we can continue to serve you, our members.

    Nick Lomas

    Director General

    Caravan and Motorhome Club

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