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What has annoyed folk is that Bob chose to join the Club after asking about it and receiving a lot of information, but having received the welcome pack he is now condemning it without even having given it all a go.

For example, he says: "As far as rallies go - not my scene, i value my independance even though i enjoy being sociable on site." How does he know they are not hs scene if he hasn't tried them? In fact on a rally he would be no less independent than on a site he had booked on his own, but there would be more opportunity for him to enjoy being sociable.

We used to be in both clubs.  We droped out of the C&CC purely on economic grounds, and remained with the C.C. because we have Green Flag through them, and our van is insured with them.  Both clubs are very similar in costs and assistance, including going abroad.

As we, and the friends we meet up with, are retired, we tend to mostly use "adults only" campsites.  We are going to France this year, and the C.C. has been more than helpful with several questions; since our last trip abroad was about 10 years ago.

Bertie.

Quote: Originally posted by bordercaz on 17/2/2008

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What has annoyed folk is that Bob chose to join the Club after asking about it and receiving a lot of information, but having received the welcome pack he is now condemning it without even having given it all a go.

For example, he says: "As far as rallies go - not my scene, i value my independance even though i enjoy being sociable on site." How does he know they are not hs scene if he hasn't tried them? In fact on a rally he would be no less independent than on a site he had booked on his own, but there would be more opportunity for him to enjoy being sociable.

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Quote: Originally posted by bobabbeyuser on 15/2/2008

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 Anglesey showed up only x2 sites one of them had no ehu's.

 

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I'm a bit confused by this as a quick check of the C & C C website shows 15 Certificated Sites on Anglesey, 7 of which have EHUs.

Are you looking in the right book, Bob?

Caz i suggest you try putting in 'dogs welcome' you might find only x2 on Anglsey.

This used to be a friendly site with plenty of tolerence shown for different points of view. I've already apologised for sharing my unresearched experience of joining a club!. I didn't expect a character assasination with judgemental comments.

I stand by my original disapointment of the merits of Joining the CC&Club. As i've said earlier the lesson i've learned of researching to match your needs is essential  & is equaly valid for those starting out on Caravanning. I have not set out to condenm clubs & equally respect those that use them.

I well remember when i started out on caravanning with x3 kids & a very tight budget thinking will i be able to manage without joining a club. I found i did mainly because true campers are a friendly bunch & allways ready to jump in & help a fellow camper when in need. Like the time i struggled to put up my 1st awning it wasn't till someone pointed out i'd been supplied with the wrong poles did i give up. Otherwise without that friendly helpful advise i'd have struggled to carry on to no avail, probably being stressed out & with tempers frayed. Hopefully over my 20+ yrs of caravanning i've returned the favours consistantly without impossing my opinions on anyone.

I had to titter when somebody mentioned coming across some Hitlers on club sites this tallied with my thoughts of not wanting to be regimented - but lets be fair even i appreciate you meet the occassional bossy character in all walks of life & i wouldn't let it adversly influence me.

This UKCampsite is invaluable for all campers from all walks of life with differing values & needs. Long may it be so - i am newly retired with limited mobility, we have a toy poodle and value the support & comradeship we have consistantly enjoyed from this site. Thanks again for all the constructive comments on this thread, i hope no newcomers are put off by the occassional nasty remarks i have received on this occassion. I've not come across it before on this site but perhaps club membership seems to be an emotive issue, as someone said every one to their own.

It's been a long winter with lots darks days- thank goodness for the glorious sunshine we are having at the moment!

Happy caravanning Rob & Chris from a truly sunny Rhyl 

Ah - it's the dog that's the problem!

There's 2 that say dogs welcome and have EHUs. I have found in the past that sites that accept dogs don't always show themselves as dogs welcome - they usually put that if they have faciities for dogs - i.e. a dog walk. Also, if you rang and said you only have one small dog I'm sure many would be ok with that. The thing is most of the sites on Anglesey are on working sheep farms, and understandably they would be wary of someone with a couple of big dogs.

whoops! it's gone quiet- i hope everyone is still talking to me?

Thank goodness we can see signs of spring. the daffs in my garden are blazing in all their glory - roll on Easter, St Annes here we come on our 1st outing of 2008.

I'd better get my CC&Club sticker in the window & while i'm at it i'll get my UKCampsite sticker  as well, i have a feeling that will be longer lasting.

We'll see this time next year, in the meantime i promise not to bring up the topic of club membership till then.

Bob & Chris from sunny Rhyl