The Caravan Club - Page 3

Mr Bone · 9th March 2017, 12:31

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Originally Posted by RPWC

What year was that? We have been there several times and found the wardens spot on. At the time that is, haven't been there for a few years though. We are considering joining the c and c club.

2006 according to Mrs B.

RPWC · 9th March 2017, 15:29

I too have used that site Rod, a number of times.and agree with you.

RPWC · 9th March 2017, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Mr Bone

2006 according to Mrs B.

Long before we last visited,our first time was 2009.

kc13661 · 12th March 2017, 15:18

Caravan Club always was the 'snob' club, if you or your van did not meet requirements then you were frowned upon.
The Camping and Caravan club was more relaxed, as it had a good mixture of old and new vans along with trailer tents and tents.... however the way to enjoy the C&C and gain from its benefits is to join in with your local District Association (DA) in Gateshead this was Durham DA

However a lot of DA meets are held on sites that are not always fully serviceable, and have no club houses etc, this is because the DA members made their own entertainment, with social nights, quizes, competitions etc

You can use C&C Sites where there are all the facilities, but we found them far to costly,

Plenty of sites out there that offer great pitches and facilities, without hiked up Club Prices

RPWC · 12th March 2017, 18:03

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Caravan Club always was the 'snob' club, if you or your van did not meet requirements then you were frowned upon.
The Camping and Caravan club was more relaxed, as it had a good mixture of old and new vans along with trailer tents and tents.... however the way to enjoy the C&C and gain from its benefits is to join in with your local District Association (DA) in Gateshead this was Durham DA

However a lot of DA meets are held on sites that are not always fully serviceable, and have no club houses etc, this is because the DA members made their own entertainment, with social nights, quizes, competitions etc

You can use C&C Sites where there are all the facilities, but we found them far to costly,

Plenty of sites out there that offer great pitches and facilities, without hiked up Club Prices

Totally agree Keith, we have used a few privately run sites a few times now and they are so much cheaper. If the club sites offered a discount to members then it would be worth the membership fee. I know that non members pay more, but the members' price is still too expensive

ssizefive · 12th March 2017, 19:02

It isn't just caravans where the snobbery occurs - it is just about everything, cars, houses, where you live, jobs, clothes - the list goes on.
Not trying to defend the caravan club - each to their own as far as i am concerned, been a member of the caravan club for nearly 5 years now - my first van was a 1986 Elddis, last van, that i have only just parted with, was a 1993 Sprite & my new van is still 14 years old - i always end up chatting with people on the sites & have never let it bother me what i turn up in ( i do drive a Rover 75 after all

)
All clubs are what you make of them ( including this one )
Just my opinion.

Steve.

willshot · 13th March 2017, 10:21

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

It isn't just caravans where the snobbery occurs - it is just about everything, cars, houses, where you live, jobs, clothes - the list goes on.
Not trying to defend the caravan club - each to their own as far as i am concerned, been a member of the caravan club for nearly 5 years now - my first van was a 1986 Elddis, last van, that i have only just parted with, was a 1993 Sprite & my new van is still 14 years old - i always end up chatting with people on the sites & have never let it bother me what i turn up in ( i do drive a Rover 75 after all

)
All clubs are what you make of them ( including this one )
Just my opinion.

Steve.

I think you get the sympathy vote, Steve. You can just here them saying when you drive in "Look at that poor man having to drive that old tractor"

ssizefive · 13th March 2017, 15:46

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Originally Posted by willshot

I think you get the sympathy vote, Steve. You can just here them saying when you drive in "Look at that poor man having to drive that old tractor"

Thanks Will!!!

Didn't want to say anything but I have already started looking at getting rid of it again - am fancying something blue with stripes on it if you know of anything

Steve.

willshot · 13th March 2017, 16:30

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

Thanks Will!!!

Didn't want to say anything but I have already started looking at getting rid of it again - am fancying something blue with stripes on it if you know of anything

Steve.

Behave your self

Here you go

9th March 2017, 15:29	#22
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I too have used that site Rod, a number of times.and agree with you. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

12th March 2017, 15:18	#24
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	Caravan Club always was the 'snob' club, if you or your van did not meet requirements then you were frowned upon. The Camping and Caravan club was more relaxed, as it had a good mixture of old and new vans along with trailer tents and tents.... however the way to enjoy the C&C and gain from its benefits is to join in with your local District Association (DA) in Gateshead this was Durham DA However a lot of DA meets are held on sites that are not always fully serviceable, and have no club houses etc, this is because the DA members made their own entertainment, with social nights, quizes, competitions etc You can use C&C Sites where there are all the facilities, but we found them far to costly, Plenty of sites out there that offer great pitches and facilities, without hiked up Club Prices __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

12th March 2017, 19:02	#26
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,603 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	It isn't just caravans where the snobbery occurs - it is just about everything, cars, houses, where you live, jobs, clothes - the list goes on. Not trying to defend the caravan club - each to their own as far as i am concerned, been a member of the caravan club for nearly 5 years now - my first van was a 1986 Elddis, last van, that i have only just parted with, was a 1993 Sprite & my new van is still 14 years old - i always end up chatting with people on the sites & have never let it bother me what i turn up in ( i do drive a Rover 75 after all ) All clubs are what you make of them ( including this one ) Just my opinion. Steve.