Rally Chester Easter 9th 13th April 2020. CANCELLED

[robnchris]

Actually a good decision for you guys, we walked our dog there this morning and the ground is very soft underfoot should be a lot firmer in August.

Have a good one.

 

[Rosemary1]

i wonder if as a group we can short curcuit the refund bit, nobody has ever actually checked my ticket on arrival why not transfer to another member on here who can now go, they can pay you instead of Camper Fest

But in the whole scheme if things not getting a refund is not the worst thing that might happen this month and by not going you will have saved the cost of the fuel to get there and back , take it as a partial refund

I know it’s not the worse thing that could happen - but I do have a sense of fair play. I booked it and paid in full happy to do this knowing that if cancelled I would receive a refund and for them then to say they are not cancelling (the fact that it is not going ahead is a cancel to me) but postponing it to a date I can’t go but they may refund me if there are circumstances I will never be able to check happen, it seems very unfair.

There should be a choice, either to carry the payment forward to August or a refund as requested

As for saving the fuel getting there, I will instead incur other site costs.

 

[Hils and Glenns]

Hils and Glenns
Hi Hilary it won't mess me around at all, whatever is best for you. I'm wondering if you can't make August or get a refund could they carry your money over to 2021..
Just a thought.

Thanks Carol. We'll just see what happens. I'm not that sure that the event will go ahead in August. Feel a bit ambivalent about it really. I think its very unlikely that anyone will want my ticket even in August. I think they should have offered a refund but if I don't get one it wont change my life. Lets wait and see.

 

[Nanniemate]

I have not had an email as yet, but have requested a refund as the August bank holiday is shorter Its a shame so much for my first rallie of the summer ☹

 

[Wildbill]

Just got email from camperfest postponed till august
bill

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[movan]

Ever the hopeful.. I am thinking that suddenly, next week, one of the scientists will have a breakthrough and find a cure. .

Keep hoping, everyone. Xxx

 

[DuxDeluxe]

A long discussion here

Rally - Chester Easter 9th 13th April 2020. CANCELLED

As you can imagine Eddie and I have been considering whether it is sensible at our age to go to Chester Food Festival we thought we would maybe come and just be on the rally field, but with the latest information coming out about the over 70's I feel it only fair and sensible to make the...

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[movan]

Hi Bill, there is a big posting on this on the Chester thread. David G has come up with an idea. X

 

[movan]

A long discussion here

Rally - Chester Easter 9th 13th April 2020. CANCELLED

As you can imagine Eddie and I have been considering whether it is sensible at our age to go to Chester Food Festival we thought we would maybe come and just be on the rally field, but with the latest information coming out about the over 70's I feel it only fair and sensible to make the...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Sorry, cross posted. X

 

[funflair]

Ever the hopeful.. I am thinking that suddenly, next week, one of the scientists will have a breakthrough and find a cure. .

Keep hoping, everyone. Xxx

I hope it's Astra Zeneca then as our shares have tumbled joking aside in another thread Jim posted that in USA they have started human trials of a potential vaccine but I am sure it would still be a long way off. Just keep your head down and be sensible Joy

Martin

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[Nanniemate]

If every event takes this approach on no refunding this could become a very expensive non eventful summer.
As a newbie its not a very impressive approach to customers, maybe they should take leaf or of the Hilton's approach they are refunding all bookings including 'non cancellation' bookings
What are they going to do in August if it cannot take place 'reschedule' again to Christmas and Boxing day bank holidays
As a business I am sure that they have some sort of cancellation insurance or not as the case maybe..........

 

[scotzsue]

For any funsters thinking of passing/selling their tickets to others, it is numberplate recognition, so don't forget you have changed your van in the interim you will need to contact camperfest team though

 

[vin0114]

As you can imagine Eddie and I have been considering whether it is sensible at our age to go to Chester Food Festival we thought we would maybe come and just be on the rally field, but with the latest information coming out about the over 70's I feel it only fair and sensible to make the decision now so Eddie and I will not be attending the Festival this year, we are really upset over having to do this, but think it only right to put it out there now.
FAO. all attending
Linda and Steph
toledo
Jim

The right decision Carol & Eddie. Look after yourselves as you are our FUN Embassadors.

 

[Carol]

For any funsters thinking of passing/selling their tickets to others, it is numberplate recognition, so don't forget you have changed your van in the interim you will need to contact camperfest team though

That's the first I've heard of that Sue I'm pretty sure it's not.

 

[RobbyMClark]

Just had to put ourselves on the "Waiting list" for a refund as work commitments make it look like unable to attend rearranged date ??
Was looking forward to meeting you all in person (nearly said in the flesh ??)
Perhaps when we come out the other side of this? something could be arranged to meet some if not most of you.

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[scotzsue]

That's the first I've heard of that Sue I'm pretty sure it's not.

well that is what they told me when I phoned to change our van registration. same as checking the van reg at the ferry terminal.

 

[Jake Royd]

Like others, annoyed about the no-refund, we have 'applied' for one as we are unable to make the new August dates.
Pity, the first rally we have ever (not) been to.

Perhaps an alternative would be to delay the rally to Easter 2021?

 

[Jim]

Just had to put ourselves on the "Waiting list" for a refund as work commitments make it look like unable to attend rearranged date

Can you keep us posted about the refund. The government has just made a loan package and other concessions available to businesses just like this one. These are a good company so I would hope you'll see a refund soon. Certainly, if they ever want to see us rally with them again, they will refund Funsters that ask.

 

[RobbyMClark]

Jim
Will keep you informed, perhaps the organisers should be made aware of the view of if not giving Funsters their refunds it may mean that we go somewhere else in the future.

 

[Nanniemate]

Maybe an alternative food festival - easy cooks in MH's the biggest Jacobs table ever...….

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[RobbyMClark]

Now its officially cancelled there should be no reason to not receive the refund we are entitled to, but we will have to look for an other date and venue for when we all hopefully come out of the other side of the current situation.
Keep safe and healthy folks.

 

[LesW]

Now its officially cancelled

I don't think it's been cancelled, just postponed.

 

[RobbyMClark]

Only going by the new thread head from Jim, but have just checked the event web and down as postponed.

 

[LesW]

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[Rosemary1]

Only going by the new thread head from Jim, but have just checked the event web and down as postponed.

Strange thing about cancellations and postponements

They are not running it on the original date but moving it forward 4 months and saying it is not a cancellation but just a postponement so I am not due a refund. I can’t make the 2nd date (unless I let someone else down and lose that deposit) so I am cancelling and therefore not due a refund! They have said if they are over subscribed for August (as if anyone else is likely to book and risk their money) I may get a refund eventually.

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[Janine]

This may be of interest. It implies that a refund should be due.

Coronavirus: Will I get a refund on my ticket if events are cancelled?

Music, sports and other events could be called off because of the coronavirus outbreak.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Chocy boy]

Strange thing about cancellations and postponements

They are not running it on the original date but moving it forward 4 months and saying it is not a cancellation but just a postponement so I am not due a refund. I can’t make the 2nd date (unless I let someone else down and lose that deposit) so I am cancelling and therefore not due a refund! They have said if they are over subscribed for August (as if anyone else is likely to book and risk their money) I may get a refund eventually.

All Funsters should stick to gather on this. If they do not refund let them know that Funsters will not attend again.

 

[Chocy boy]

This may be of interest. It implies that a refund should be due.

Coronavirus: Will I get a refund on my ticket if events are cancelled?

Music, sports and other events could be called off because of the coronavirus outbreak.

www.bbc.co.uk

In formative Janine.

 

[Blossom]

On the 15 March I emailed Briony at Camperfest to inform her that I would not be able to make Chester in August as I have another event booked on that date and this was the response I received.

It stated that I had been added to the waiting list of people not able to attend but to please be aware no refund will be allocated until we begin remarketing the event, when we have a better understanding of the plans going forward.'

 

[Rosemary1]

On the 15 March I emailed Briony at Camperfest to inform her that I would not be able to make Chester in August as I have another event booked on that date and this was the response I received.

It stated that I had been added to the waiting list of people not able to attend but to please be aware no refund will be allocated until we begin remarketing the event, when we have a better understanding of the plans going forward.'

Yes I got one of those too after asking for the refund. I replied to argue if the event was cancelled (or postponed and I could not make the new date) then I should be entitled to a refund no maybes or let’s wait to see how many book August. They just replied to repeat above.

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