Weekends

IanH
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edited June 2023 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Dear oh dear.

Have made the mistake of being on a CAMC site at a weekend. I had forgotten just how dire they are.

Screaming kids, men wandering around in football shirts, loud music playing, loud people.

People in vans with a tent (on a "no tents" site), people wandering across other people's pitch, 

People pitched randomly with no thought for the privacy cf others.

Stinking barbecues, people drinking outdoors (and the consequent bad behaviour).

People with huge groups of noisy guests / family visitors (who have paid nothing to be here).

And for all this, people pay top whack prices, while the site staff drive around on their noisy tractors (or hide in their accommodation) ignoring it all.

This Club has gone way down hill.

Comment from the Community Manager: 

As an inclusive organisation the Club does not discriminate against any individuals or groups and membership is open to all. If you have a complaint at the time of your stay we ask that you speak to the site staff. You can also contact the Club after your stay with any feedback or concerns. 

I will be removing this discussion as we ask that complaints are sent directly to the Club. 

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited June 2023 #2

    Hi, Ian. Welcome back to the happy place. 🙂

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2023 #5

    At least there were no speeding drivers! 👍

  • Cornersteady
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    edited June 2023 #6

    Forgot to ask was there any late departures allowed?

  • JollyKernow
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    edited June 2023 #7

    Only on Sundays

    JK

  • Cornersteady
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    edited June 2023 #8

    That sounds like a good title for a thread? Sunday Departures?

  • DSB
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    edited June 2023 #9

    The only time we use sites (of any description) over a weekend tend to be during the main summer holiday.  Generally, I've not found children a problem on CAMC sites, although we have occasionally been plagued by ball games near the caravan (one of my pet hates) on non-club sites.

    David

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2023 #10

    Yippee, Mr Happy is back😁

  • TomL
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    edited June 2023 #11

    Dear oh dear.

    I made the mistake of seeing this subject and, even so, I opened the link to read again about moans and groans. The weekend campers don't change and the moaning members don't change!

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  • SteveL
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    edited June 2023 #13

    They most certainly do. The weekend demographic, except in school holidays, is totally different to in the week, when folk are generally much older. This inevitably leads to a noisier  more active site, as would be expected. However, long lost Ian is just up to his old tricks again, trying to get members going with a deliberately provocative post on a Friday night, when it’s less likely to get shut down.

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  • young thomas
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    edited June 2023 #15

    Steve, I thought CT was Club Together not Conspiracy Theorists.....(together).

    do you really (really) think someone would post on a specific day/time for the reasons you cite?🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

    im sure Ian just forgot which forum he was posting on after a few beers to numb the noise around him....

    either way, welcome Ian.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2023 #16

    IH, you’ve forgotten the-‘I’m seriously considering not renewing my membership’ you’ve used it before. . .Many years ago mind😊

  • moulesy
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    edited June 2023 #17

    Look on the bright side Ian - no flags and the toilets don't appear to have been left in a disgusting state!  👍

    The club is obviously going up hill. smile

  • peedee
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    edited June 2023 #18

    and look who rise to it!

    peedee

  • Cornersteady
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    edited June 2023 #19

    Perhaps Ian has a point? In the past his predictions and comments usually do reflect what is going to happen?

    Posted on 15/06/2017 19:05 by IanH

    Anyway, back on topic, I predict that AO (adults only) will be used on CAMC sites (or what are currently CAMC sites) within the next couple of years.

    Financial reality and following market forces

     

    Post edit before I'm accused of stalking I did say at the time that I would check back with Ian in a couple of years and see if he was correct, I had forgotten actually but his post reminded me of a file I took at the time.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2023 #20

    PD, you mix up ‘answer’ with ‘rise’. It’s best to think positive rather than attempt to create animosity, in other words ‘stick to the T&C’s👍🏻

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  • Cornersteady
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    edited June 2023 #23

    No black book as I always tell you Davi and I thought I posted why I took a note?

    But of course all my documents, photos, files... are on a computer. Over twenty five years now.

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  • moulesy
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    edited June 2023 #25

    Good job you checked your sums there, David! For a minute I thought you'd seen into the future! laughing

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2023 #26

    I think you choosing to be a teacher with a desire for facts rather than fiction not only has seen you well MrC but I think many, many young lives will look to you with praise for their good start in life. Always keep it real👍🏻

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  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited June 2023 #28

    It’s nothing to be ashamed of. I was not too interested in school either. When I joined the workforce I realised I needed some catch up & I turned to a retired Teacher like MrC for further education. Welder was so not me🤷🏻‍♂️. We can all change our lives👍🏻