Seasonal Pitches

countax
countax Forum Participant Posts: 112
edited September 2020 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Can anyone at the Club determine when the draw for seasonal pitches will be published? 

Thank you. 

 

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  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #2

    The ballot will take place on 23 September 2020. If the pitch is available, we’ll send you confirmation by email (or by post if we don’t have your email address) by 25 September 2020.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #3

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/uk-holidays/uk-sites/club-sites/seasonal-pitches/

  • TomWH
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    edited September 2020 #4

    Interested if anyone has had a response from draw as I have not had anything and now wondering if to look for other options.

  • countax
    countax Forum Participant Posts: 112
    edited September 2020 #5

    I’m in the same position as you. I thought we would have heard by now particularly as the Club has my email address. 

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #6

    I think, sadly, that they only contact you if you are successful?

  • countax
    countax Forum Participant Posts: 112
    edited September 2020 #7

    I can’t believe that could be correct. Surely all applicants deserve to be told one way or the other. The concept that unsuccessful applicants don’t hear anything at all is just not acceptable. 

    I believe that  we are all waiting to hear whether successful or not. 

    Regards.

    countax

     

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #8

     Well perhaps but you would have heard by now if this is true:

    • If you have been randomly selected in the ballot we
    will email you and let you know by Friday 25
    September 2020.

    If your chosen site is fully booked, we’ll let you know as quickly as possible, and we’ll hold your details on a waiting list. If a pitch becomes
    available at a later date due to a cancellation, and we have
    more than one application on the waiting list, we’ll select a
    form at random, giving priority to any received on or before
    Wednesday 23 September 2020

     

    In previous years those that didn't get a pitch were not told but perhaps different this year? Hope it works out for you and perhaps tomorrow you'll know?

  • countax
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    edited September 2020 #9

    It would appear that you are correct. So, those who are successful are told, obviously. Those who are unsuccessful are just bypassed or dismissed. What awful customer relations!

    A better way to do this would be to inform people yes or no. What could be easier or more customer minded?

    Sadly, for me, this was a make or break year. Following the loss of my wife I thought I would try a seasonal pitch in an area that we both enjoyed many happy times. I think, now, that I'll put my caravan up for sale and end 40 years of caravaning. I suppose it happens to us all at some time.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #10

    I agree, I never have been a follower of that approach as well.

    It is very sad to read your last paragraph and I'm so sorry. Perhaps wait a while to see if you still feel the same way and then make the choice?

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited September 2020 #11

    Countax, may I suggest trying sites other than the club for a seasonal pitch? Many privately owned sites offer them.

    My condolences as well.

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