Just a reminder - we are a small group of solo campers ('Camping Buddies Group') based in South Wales , Bristol, Macclesfield, Preston and Chesterfield.
Just returned from Llandrindod Wells and this year we've had meets in Crickhowell, Worcester and Derby.
Mostly campervan owners some with dogs, some not.
We're hoping to build up membership in 2025, so please email admin on the link below and they will contact us so we can add you to our WhatsApp group. Happy Camping 🏕
Hi Sad Retired Man, I hope since your original posts you are now finding more company on sites, whether on your own or via the CMC meets you mentioned.
Recently I have rejoined both the Phoenix Club and the New Companions Camping Club. Both of these are for people who camp alone. Google them to find out more. I returned, last week from a very enjoyable 5 night New Year stay at Blackmore with the New Companions. I had a wonderful time! However there is no pressure from anyone at these meets: you can join in the fun if you want to, but if you prefer a bit of solitude, that's ok too.
As others have said, dogs are great ambassadors! They encourage other dogs and owners to be sociable, even in inclement weather. So your little dog should be a great social ice-breaker for you.
------------- Life without dogs? I don't think so!
Quote: Originally posted by CyberCynth on 14/1/2025
Recently I have rejoined both the Phoenix Club and the New Companions Camping Club. Both of these are for people who camp alone. Google them to find out more. I returned, last week from a very enjoyable 5 night New Year stay at Blackmore with the New Companions. I had a wonderful time!
I have seen videos from that trip posted in NCCC's FB page!
I have not participated in any of their events yet due to schedule clashes.
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
On a couple of trips away last year, Lake District in August, and Somerset in November, it struck me just how many solo Caravanners/Campervanners/Motor homers there were, must have been 30-40% of site at some times! Both sites were CAMC and no indication these were any kind of 'group' event, just regular campers on their own. And perhaps a larger number of women of 'a certain age' than you might expect.
If you solo camp, you are not going to stand out from the crowd too much, plenty of others doing the same! Only see a need to join a club if you seek the more guaranteed social company that brings.
Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 14/1/2025
If you solo camp, you are not going to stand out from the crowd too much, plenty of others doing the same! Only see a need to join a club if you seek the more guaranteed social company that brings.
It is the social company that is putting me off attending meets!
I have been camping on my own with just a dog for company since 2009, it did not bother me then, and it is not going to bother me now!
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
DK168 Someone else told me there were videos of the NYE party on FB, however I don't do social media (except this type of site)so haven't seen them. I don't think anything would persuade me to join FB....
------------- Life without dogs? I don't think so!
Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 14/1/2025
If you solo camp, you are not going to stand out from the crowd too much, plenty of others doing the same! Only see a need to join a club if you seek the more guaranteed social company that brings.
It is the social company that is putting me off attending meets!
I have been camping on my own with just a dog for company since 2009, it did not bother me then, and it is not going to bother me now!
DK
Grumpy old woman! ...... from a Grumpy old man with the same mind set
If we ever bumped into each other on site, would we compare notes on Solo self sufficiency/enjoyment, or GROWL at each other for intruding into sacred personal isolation space! .... suspect the dogs would define how that encounter went!
PS My dog is a bit or a tart, and loves nearly everybody - I'm FAR more selective!!!!!
Grumpy old woman! ...... from a Grumpy old man with the same mind set
If we ever bumped into each other on site, would we compare notes on Solo self sufficiency/enjoyment, or GROWL at each other for intruding into sacred personal isolation space! .... suspect the dogs would define how that encounter went!
PS My dog is a bit or a tart, and loves nearly everybody - I'm FAR more selective!!!!!
Same as in my dog is the sociable one and loves to play all the time!
DK
------------- Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest & Play!
- 2027: ? NL+DE+FR
- 2026: FR+DE
- 2025: 17/77
'24: 10/49; '23: 9/47;'22: 8/46; '21: 9/34
* Ex-tenter
* Treat life events like a dog: if you can't eat it, play with it or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away!
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Lone motorhoming
