Cemetery's gates to close overnight

[Caz]

Not sure I'd have wanted to try here, it's not on the POIs, but Maesgwastad Cemetery in Welshpool, Powys will have its gates closed overnight from 3rd January.

The Council have been left with no option because there has been an issue with overnight parking at the cemetery which has had an impact on funerals. They have had incidents where motorhome-type vehicles have parked within the cemetery for several days.

 

[delicagirl]

how disrespectful

 

[The laird]

Disgusting,disrespectful lowlife scum IMHO.shame on them!

 

[Asterix]

At least the neighbours won't be running gennies.☺

 

[sasquatch]

Probably Travellers New Age or the other sort who claim to be a minority in stolen or cloned vehicles!

 

[Robmac]

We had a large expensive motorhome filling up with water at our local cemetery, whilst visitors queued behind him to fill their watering cans.

Arrogant as you like!

 

[n brown]

some people are amazingly rude- whether it's a total lack of empathy or a general sense of entitlement i don't know. but they need pulling up

 

[jeanette]

That is so disrespectful should be ashamed of themselves

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

It's not a place I'd like to stopover at, but ... I don't see anything wrong with it, especially if it's only for one night, fair enough staying longer is a bit crass.

 

[Steve121]

Just as disrespectful are the driving instructors who use the grounds of Luton crematorium for driving lessons.

 

[jagmanx]

Presumably

To stop corpses escaping at night !

Seriously though
Not appropriate for MH to stopover (unless for 1 night and they move by 8am... No chance))

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

To stop corpses escaping at night !

Seriously though
Not appropriate for MH to stopover (unless for 1 night and they move by 8am... No chance))

Probably tying to keep the nesting zombies in one place.

I'm beginning to feel like a bit of a freak because I honestly don't see any problem with this. I can understand why some folks would consider it disrespectful, I just don't.

In actual fact the location where I do most of my minor repairs and my conversion is the car park for a country church and graveyard. I never leave any mess, I pick up litter left by others and I even sweep the gravel to hide any sawdust. If visitors arrive I immediately turn off my radio (if it is on) and I even did a repair to one of the outbuildings (the door was hanging off its hinges) which houses the propane bottles for the church heating.

But no, it's not a place I'd choose for a stopover, I'd find it a bit creepy.

 

[clf86ha]

If it was with permission like the post above whilst doing free repairs for the church and parked out of sight and away from visitors, then that's fair enough, but for overnighting otherwise, then No, I'd find it utterly disrespectful.
I wouldn't even enter with my motorhome to fill my fresh water tank, if I was that desperate for water, then i'd walk in with a small container and fill that, even if that meant a few trips.

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

If it was with permission like the post above whilst doing free repairs for the church and parked out of sight and away from visitors, then that's fair enough, but for overnighting otherwise, then No, I'd find it utterly disrespectful.
I wouldn't even enter with my motorhome to fill my fresh water tank, if I was that desperate for water, then i'd walk in with a small container and fill that, even if that meant a few trips.

I wholeheartedly agree on the water thing ... This particular church doesn't have an available tap but there is a loch very close by, most of the litter is left by fisherpersons and canvas campers.

 

[Deleted member 53880]

i also park up and do repairs at nice spots.the last time we had the van up on stands whilst changing the clutch and gearbox.
mostly the passersby either take no notice or are interested in what we are up to,quite a few say that they wish they could get a van etc,i have never had anything said about what i was doing was wrong,,but what i always do wherever i am is to leave the place with less mess than when i arrived.wether it was there before i turned up it doesnt matter,it takes 10 mins and a binbag to do a quick pickup,sort of a thankyou gesture.the regular visitors to an area notice this and i am sure it helps with p.r
all the best,jan

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

i also park up and do repairs at nice spots.the last time we had the van up on stands whilst changing the clutch and gearbox.
mostly the passersby either take no notice or are interested in what we are up to,quite a few say that they wish they could get a van etc,i have never had anything said about what i was doing was wrong,,but what i always do wherever i am is to leave the place with less mess than when i arrived.wether it was there before i turned up it doesnt matter,it takes 10 mins and a binbag to do a quick pickup,sort of a thankyou gesture.the regular visitors to an area notice this and i am sure it helps with p.r
all the best,jan

I'd never undertake as big a job as a clutch in the wild but have done calipers and disks.

You hit the nail on the head about passers by chatting which is the number one reason I go where I do ... This way I can get on with my work without friendly or "helpful" neighbours giving me the benefit of their advice which means I need to stop work and chat until they bugger off. With the exception of a youngish lad who works with the council (they pop in to empty the bins and often have lunch break) he will come over and chat away like nobody's business. He loves wee dug and has been following my conversions ... it's fairly obvious that he has learning difficulties or is possibly an Asperger sufferer but apart from him I have little patience with the "helpful" hooray Henry's that happen along.

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Probably tying to keep the nesting zombies in one place.

I'm beginning to feel like a bit of a freak because I honestly don't see any problem with this. I can understand why some folks would consider it disrespectful, I just don't.

In actual fact the location where I do most of my minor repairs and my conversion is the car park for a country church and graveyard. I never leave any mess, I pick up litter left by others and I even sweep the gravel to hide any sawdust. If visitors arrive I immediately turn off my radio (if it is on) and I even did a repair to one of the outbuildings (the door was hanging off its hinges) which houses the propane bottles for the church heating.

But no, it's not a place I'd choose for a stopover, I'd find it a bit creepy.

OI YOU LOT !!. GET OUT MY YARD !.


Seriously,
Our chosen way of life is getting Harder & Harder as it is without 'Thoughtless' people bringing the spot light of Bad press on to us as well, Its SO BLXXDY annoying isn't it.
A Church Yard use to be a good source of a tap to fill a container or two of water..i still use them regularly. I must say, I Haven't stayed the night at one yet though, Not that it would Freak me out, its just that I might see someone I knew.
I wish the words 'Responsible Wild Campers & Motorhomers' would used to differentiate those of us who are very conscious of Our Lifestyle choice, & at least TRY. Than painting us all with the same brush.

 

[spigot]

It's not a place I'd like to frequent, but ... I don't see anything wrong with it, especially if it's only a one night stopover, fair enough staying longer is a bit crass.

If the Grim Reaper's got you.......you can stay as long as you like!

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

OI YOU LOT !!. GET OUT MY YARD !.


SerIously,
Our chosen way of life is getting Harder & Harder as it is without 'Thoughtless' people bringing the spot light of Bad press on to us as well, Its SO BLXXDY annoying isn't it.
A Church Yard use to be a good source of a tap to fill a container or two of water..i still use them regularly. I must say, I Haven't stayed the night at one yet though, Not that it would Freak me out, its just that I might see someone I knew.
I wish the words 'Responsible Wild Campers & Motorhomers' would used to differentiate those of us who are very conscious of Our Lifestyle choice, & at least TRY. Than painting us all with the same brush.

I guess if looking at it from that point of view I can understand why it would be frowned upon, but still don't see it as disrespectful. Many people have a genuine interest in the history that can be seen upon the headstones, and I enjoy a wander around too. My daughter had me parked up outside the public swimming pool in Fort William during our summer wander as she spent a couple of hours in a cemetery across the road. She has a lot of interest in old headstones.

 

[alcam]

I guess if looking at it from that point of view I can understand why it would be frowned upon, but still don't see it as disrespectful. Many people have a genuine interest in the history that can be seen upon the headstones, and I enjoy a wander around too. My daughter had me parked up outside the public swimming pool in Fort William during our summer wander as she spent a couple of hours in a cemetery across the road. She has a lot of interest in old headstones.

If you see her with a shovel run!