camping & caravan club

[BedfordMJ]

If youve got children the rally sites are good, theres always someone for them to play with, and the RAC will cover most self builds under the arriavals scheme.

No kids but a rather fat elderly Husky who likes digginf for rabbits and conning food out of people by looking cute. I prefer places really quiet.

 

[cas]

I only use them if ive got the kids,

 

[jimmul]

Have been a member since I got my MH simply because I got better discounts for insurance and recovery(which is usually a good bit more than the subscription) , but not from them, theirs was more expensive! Its also handy to use them for a night, for showers, emptying, and topping up after a few days when wildcamping, because no matter how anal clubs are about rules etc. they do keep immaculate campsites.

 

[AndyC]

Its also handy to use them for a night, for showers, emptying, and topping up after a few days when wildcamping, because no matter how anal clubs are about rules etc. they do keep immaculate campsites.

You can do that on a lot of C&CC sites without paying for a night, by using their Motorhome Stopoff service, costs £5

AndyC

 

[tresrikay]

I stayed at Hayfield in 1991 with some friends, is the pub over the stream still open?
I do seem to think it was very narrow the entry into the site - is my memory correct? It was a lovely site and the pub was nice. I've been considering joining one of the clubs but I'm undecided and it's interesting to hear other peoples views.

Yes Beddy, the pub is still open, had a lovely meal there a month ago and all the pubs in the Village are still open. You are correct it is a bit tight to get through Hayfield but worth it as it is still the same as when you last visited an absolute gem. There this W/E 9/10/11 for the May Queen carnival. The village dresses itself up for the week, incredible. It is open to non Members.

 

[BedfordMJ]

Yes Beddy, the pub is still open, had a lovely meal there a month ago and all the pubs in the Village are still open. You are correct it is a bit tight to get through Hayfield but worth it as it is still the same as when you last visited an absolute gem. There this W/E 9/10/11 for the May Queen carnival. The village dresses itself up for the week, incredible. It is open to non Members.

thank you - would you cast your eye over the entrance my truck is about 24foot long and has the turning circle of a small African country.
I wish I could come but Truck not finished yet might try and MOT it on Friday.

 

[cas]

Not sure if its the one im thinking of is there some hard standing at the bottom and a dog area at the top of the field, if so my old van was 24ft and I got her in, seem to remember a tight bend tho on the road in

 

[lenny]

Yes Beddy, the pub is still open, had a lovely meal there a month ago and all the pubs in the Village are still open. You are correct it is a bit tight to get through Hayfield but worth it as it is still the same as when you last visited an absolute gem. There this W/E 9/10/11 for the May Queen carnival. The village dresses itself up for the week, incredible. It is open to non Members.

Well,Rick, you've sold Hayfield to us, we've booked up for the coming weekend so me ,the wife and grandbairns are on our way, Friday night after work.

BTW Am I too late to enter myself for the village May Queen

 

[BedfordMJ]

Not sure if its the one im thinking of is there some hard standing at the bottom and a dog area at the top of the field, if so my old van was 24ft and I got her in, seem to remember a tight bend tho on the road in

Yes I remember it like a hairpin bend. I also seem to remember quite a few trees to drop sap on your vans

 

[tresrikay]

Well,Rick, you've sold Hayfield to us, we've booked up for the coming weekend so me ,the wife and grandbairns are on our way, Friday night after work.

BTW Am I too late to enter myself for the village May Queen

Great stuff Lenny, just thinking are you bringing that slavering, savage, man eating Doberpitrotwolfdanehound with you............. No seriously, looking forward to seeing you, If I can get my usual pitch 26, come and knock. If not in we will be at the Geoge Hotel or the Royal in Hayfield. What time will you be arriving? let the wardens Know you are looking for Rick...... I will bribe them to lay a false trail....... See you Friday. Entry form for May Queen left with Warden.

 

[lenny]

Great stuff Lenny, just thinking are you bringing that slavering, savage, man eating Doberpitrotwolfdanehound with you............. No seriously, looking forward to seeing you, If I can get my usual pitch 26, come and knock. If not in we will be at the Geoge Hotel or the Royal in Hayfield. What time will you be arriving? let the wardens Know you are looking for Rick...... I will bribe them to lay a false trail....... See you Friday. Entry form for May Queen left with Warden.

Of course, Jack will be onboard(The Fearless K9) so get them to lock up their Poodles. We could be late arrivals as I dont know yet what time I finish work on Friday. Looking foward to meeting you all and maybe more members.

BTW I believe my pitch No. is 26,hope you don't mind

 

[lenny]

I wonder if there is any space for us and the dog

Hope so,Graham, and anyone else that wants to come along,booked up thro the internet yesterday, no problems, cost £27 for 2 nights per family of 6.

Done a bit research on the area and found this interesting news report from 1932

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/1932/apr/25/1

Maybe we should get together and organise a mass trespass in our motorhomes

 

[tresrikay]

Just booked for Kath Elledog & me.
Sorry boys but pitch 26 has been allocated to us
See you on Friday, safe journey to all
£1or us!!

Great stuff Graham, Will be great to see you and Kath again. You will probably be there before me, I will ring the wardens in the morning to try and get 3 pitches together. I rang tonight and 26 is occupied......... so thats the current pitch holder, me lenny and you + my brother in laws pup tent and 4 trees all on pitch 26:eek be cosy mind. P.S. Just rang the warden, they are putting us on 3 pitches together, so jobs agood un.

 

[lenny]

Great stuff Graham, Will be great to see you and Kath again. You will probably be there before me, I will ring the wardens in the morning to try and get 3 pitches together. I rang tonight and 26 is occupied......... so thats the current pitch holder, me lenny and you + my brother in laws pup tent and 4 trees all on pitch 26:eek be cosy mind. P.S. Just rang the warden, they are putting us on 3 pitches together, so jobs agood un.

Good one,Trotsky Rick,should arrive mid evening although there's a little doubt about the wife joining us,we'll make a decision tomorrow.
Never mind ,I'll be there with at least 2 grandbairns and JACK ,of course, in fact we've just bought him a new outfit for the weekend and as you can see by the pic, he's really impressed

See you all tomorrow and have a safe journey

 

[tresrikay]

Good one,Trotsky Rick,should arrive mid evening although there's a little doubt about the wife joining us,we'll make a decision tomorrow.
Never mind ,I'll be there with at least 2 grandbairns and JACK ,of course, in fact we've just bought him a new outfit for the weekend and as you can see by the pic, he's really impressed

See you all tomorrow and have a safe journey

S C A R Y......... can you please give assurances that jack will not get up to the sort of shinnanagans that he did when you sent him down to me....... I still get nightmares................... GRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrreeeerrr

 

[tresrikay]

S C A R Y......... can you please give assurances that jack will not get up to the sort of shinnanagans that he did when you sent him down to me....... I still get nightmares................... GRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrreeeerrr

Just a thought Lenny , If you should arrive after we are gone to feasting in the hostelry of choice........ I am the dark hansom bloke in the berry with a star on the front with the setting sun behind my back and a bevy of revelutionary totty hanging on my every word........ just tell my security lakies your with Trotrsky Rick......... All doors shall be opened.

 

[loubylou]

Some of the ccc 'sites for holidays' are very reasonable, not all, but some are really good value. £8 per unit per night on a site that normally charges £20+ is a bargain for members and no need to book just turn up, for a whole month.

I really like the flexibility of it, although no electric with these sites.
Louby