Gizo Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 STATEMENT It is with heavy hearts that we make the following statement, however due to an uncertain future and difficulties / timing issues renewing our lease with the landowners, we have come to the following decision. We would like to announce that the 2023 camping season will be the last one that we operate as a full summer season in its current format. In 2024 we will possibly be only operating for the TT, Southern 100, MGP and a few select weekends as we prepare to close the campsite finally on the 22nd September 2024. We do not know if the campsite will continue in 2025 or beyond, as this will be up to the current landowners, however it will no longer be under our management. We have been running the campsite since 2013 and have had a wonderful time, created fantastic memories, and made lifelong friends. We are excited about our future adventures and want to thank our customers for all their support and generosity which has made the campsite such a success, as well all our chosen charities, they have support over the years, through their donations to the tea and coffee fund. Steve & the team 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 45 minutes ago, WTF said: really ?? they have spent quite a bit on that place over the last few years , i wonder if it's their idea to close or someone elses. 19 minutes ago, Happier diner said: I reckon they are just fed up of it. It must be a decent business. Maybe it will be sold on. End of lease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 27 minutes ago, John Wright said: End of lease. no doubt greedy landlord syndrome has kicked in due to the cost of living crisis etc, i always assumed the land was owned by the people running it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 32 minutes ago, John Wright said: End of lease. That's a shame for them. I always assumed it was theirs. That's what assumption does for you. The lady was a bit of grump old misery but the fella was a really decent bloke. I hope it continues as a campsite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 There will be a lot of businesses worried atm there is a limit to how much of increased costs you can pass on to customers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passing Time Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 57 minutes ago, hissingsid said: There will be a lot of businesses worried atm there is a limit to how much of increased costs you can pass on to customers. I think that limit was reached months ago. hiking up the prices even more will result in even less customers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackwhite Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, Passing Time said: I think that limit was reached months ago. hiking up the prices even more will result in even less customers Less customers paying more will still work for them tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, Passing Time said: I think that limit was reached months ago. hiking up the prices even more will result in even less customers I've been telling clients and contacts for ages to put up their prices, in some cases for a couple of years. They felt some sort of moral need to absorb the prices on behalf of customers and it was sinking them. Everything is going up in price now, so they need to too. This recent inflation spike has given them kick they need to do it. In my experience from subsequent discussions with them, very few people are complaining about having to pay the increases (it just accepted now) and they don't really seem to be losing any custom over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxman1234 Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I wonder how many more businesses will go to the wall with latest price increases 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtleish Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Kawloon 'Danny's ' Chinese in castletown has now closed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Just wait until the next round of leccy bills hit the doormat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Turtleish said: Kawloon 'Danny's ' Chinese in castletown has now closed down. It's done well to survive until now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 15 minutes ago, finlo said: Just wait until the next round of leccy bills hit the doormat! I was thinking of what happens next winter with the rises coming in the next 5 months alone.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtleish Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Classic Danny 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Happier diner said: It's done well to survive until now. It had a surprisingly loyal customer base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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