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lowwtide · 20/03/2020 09:46

Parkdean resorts refusing to shut their 67 parks across the UK. All open for business as usual including pools, restaurants, bars, arcades, the lot. No consideration for the local healthboards where these parks are based, no consideration for the elderly / vulnerable permanent residents that live in the areas these parks are based. No refunds being offered as they are 'open for business' so customers who aren't willing to lose their money are travelling regardless of government advice and blatant disregard for their customers and staffs health! Haven, Center Parcs, Pontins, Butlins even small independent businesses are closing but this large corporation REFUSES.

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NettleTea · 20/03/2020 13:11

I dont see how you can effectively deep clean a cabin unless you have access to fumigation gear

we have 4 little units

we simply cannot do it safely

we are taking the hit. we have no choice. We are just hoping that some kind of support will be offered to us.

We are going to face the debt when we have to, resurrect our PolyTunnel and get growing instead

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paddlingwhenIshouldbeworking · 20/03/2020 13:14

Lots of people in our local cafes, it went quiet on Tuesday but people are drifting back. Make these places shut down! What the hell are the government doing? Time and time again too many people prove they cannot be trusted with their own health but this is compromising the health of thousands of others as well as the entire economy and the government want people to make their own decisions...why?

The shops are so stripped that people are wandering the high street going in and out of every shop. There is no isolation!

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lowlandLucky · 20/03/2020 13:18

I have a holiday booked with Parkdean over Easter, i wont be going, if i loose the money, tough. I cant risk my life or anyone else's over a couple of ££s.

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2beautifulbabs · 20/03/2020 13:19

I'm praying the government will lockdown come Monday it's crazy we now need to force it on people like Italy France and Spain have

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Bakedbrie · 20/03/2020 13:26

Disgusting. They have a number of sites on the Isle of Wight....one strained small hospital there, poor GP provision. If anyone reads this as a punter, please cancel! Think of the huge nursing home population over there!

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sestras · 20/03/2020 13:34

@lowwtide yes it's closed to the general public but open for owners to go to their caravans.

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LuluJakey1 · 20/03/2020 13:47

It is not a surprise that Boris Johnson - serial shagger and father to an unknown number- should be in favour of personal liberty.

However, in the current circumstances I think there are situations where personal liberty comes second to our shared responsibility as a society.

I do hope Boris can see past his own philosophy and take the appropriate actions to close down pubs, clubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels and holiday parks.

It is time we closed our borders too.

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BanningTheWordNaice · 20/03/2020 13:59
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wegoatdawn · 20/03/2020 14:11

This may out me but my dd works at a parkdean resort and is currently self isolating due to a cough. She's feeling ok now and should be back to work at the beginning of next week.
I am increasingly furious that the park - all the fucking parks - remain fucking open. Shes reluctant to resign as would want/need to go back if it reopens.
But my experience of them as employers is below poor anyway.

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wegoatdawn · 20/03/2020 14:15

Actually, we're always told twitter helps with issues like this - anyone any good with it?

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BumpkinSpiceBatty · 20/03/2020 14:16

stuck in the same situation. Due to go in the next month and have been offered the chance to rebook but I can't do that as we are going as part of a large group and no one can agree on a suitable date. I hope they have to close soon.

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NowSissyThatWalk · 20/03/2020 14:27

Boris Johnson was very clear yesterday - thankfully - about being a strong proponent of personal liberty

Christ, what's the point.

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alloutoffucks · 20/03/2020 14:32

That is xenia saying that. I only recognise a couple of names on here. Hers is one of the because the opinions are so batshit.

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lowwtide · 20/03/2020 17:52

Well surely now they have to do something!

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lowwtide · 20/03/2020 19:28

Parkdean still refusing to shut even after the announcement. Facilities shut but holidaymakers still welcome. Still no consideration for staff or locals.

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Asterisktheknackered · 20/03/2020 20:09

This is crazy!! Anyone help with Twitter??

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