Craig Tara Owners Association

The committee informed our members that the increase in site fees would be approx £200. As this is well above the normal increase, the committee felt that the members should challenge this above- inflationary rise. If need be a further meeting would be called in November .

10th November. The Committee met Dermot King (Operation Director for Bourne Leisure). The Committee discussed aspects of the £200 increase in site fees. Issues include paying to use the facilities such as the golf course, the quality of the entertainment and the service around the complex (queues at the bars etc)..
Mr King put the case the of the company which is that improvements are what we all want but they have to fit in to the budget. He offered to return a £60.00 Vat inclusive credit note, free Golf membership for owner and spouse and an improved activities package. The entertainment will be more varied and of a higher standard than before.
A letter explaining all this would be sent to all owners from Mr King.

£832.00 was collected at our Charity Auction held on Sunday 14th October and at our annual dance held on Sat 20th October we collected £1130.10.

The first meeting of the Association will be held in Turnberry Gardens at 12 noon on Sunday 6th April 2008. 2008/2009 Association fees of £5.00 are now due and can be paid at the meeting.

Gas check - special deal for our members only £25.00 .Phone 01419592225. April 12th is the next visit .

2008/2009 meetings.
6th April 2008
4th May 2008
1st June 2008 meeting plus A.G.M
6th July 2008
3rd Aug 2008
7th Sept 2008
5th Oct 2008

Membership Renewal.
If we have the wrong details please complete form below and hand in at meeting when paying renewal fee.

CARAVAN Number……………. PHONE Number…………………………
Name………………………………………………………
Address……………………………………………………
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…………………………….. Post Code…………………..

All caravan owners are welcome.

Got a Service or Standards Issue - We advise our members to write down their feedback,date it, keep a copy and also the name of the member of staff your complaint was handed to.

Our 2007/2008 Charities ; Maxie Richards Foundation & PDSA.
They will be presented with £3000 each at the next Big Night Out.
The committee would like to thank our members for their generosity.

LATENEWS.
Adult only Venue on every Saturday 11.00pm till late in Mash & Barrel (2x3/4hrs Entertainment Slots.

There will be a designated Ramtech rep.and more cameras.

The main gate will be operated under an improved system to address present concerns about security, safety and speed of admission.

Services
Refuse uplifts will be improved.
There will be an in-house head gardener supervising the gardening squads.

Development
Splash Zone – major refurbishment – observation gallery to go – new wet and dry seating areas – new ventilation System. Bonga Wonga – complete refit. Golf Village – new pitches.

Facilities
Golf Course – in-house control from start of season.
Rory Zone closed – soft play to be re-sited.
Food – Oasis Restaurant within Turnberry Gardens for a trial period.
Caravan Services – manager will improve administration, after-sales and repair services – better communication with owners – provide full programme of years events by March – monthly newsletter – cabaret list 2 weeks prior to act.

Members were invited to ask questions or raise concerns.
1. Security at main gate.
2. Playpark with facilities for the disabled.
3. Cleaning of pond.
4. Security around perimeter – beach gate.
5. Control of trees and bushes – landscaping.
6. Quality of entertainment.
7. Many members thought Atlantic and Dixies were in more need of a refit than Bonga Wongas. New toilet sinks for Dixies.
8. Launderette to be better maintained and resume service washes.
9. Complex lighting – inadequate in various areas.
10. Scottish holiday dates do not always coincide with those in England.
11. Quiet lounge requested.
12. Boxes and Whirlies
13. Teenage venue required.
14. Review of arrangements for Bingo.
15. Speciality events such as Irish Weekend – negotiate rates.
16. Extension of season and provision of facilities in low season.

There was lively discussion on these points. Mr.Rae explained that many concerns would be dealt with in his existing programme and any others he would take on board for further consideration.
The chairman closed the meeting with a vote of thanks to Mr. Rae.

The Committee would like to wish all our members and their families and Andy and his staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our next meeting 1st Sunday in April 08 .