New member questions
Hi , joined a few weeks back, primarily for Blithfield as it's close, but will go to the others as well.
Have to say the whole joining experience has been a little frustrating and confusing. It started off with how to get a blithfield key, not knowing who to ask and not knowing what time the office was open (I had to look elsewhere for that info). Generally people will go on a weekend for their first time, thinking they can get a key, and then find out they can't. But, eventually I asked Mark and he sent sent one through the post.
But, can anyone clear the following other questions up, as it's really not made clear anywhere.
1) Membership card. Which one is actually the membership card? I was sent one via email with a long number on it, but if i then go to the members section on the website under 'membership card' it displays another one (which you can't print off very well as its part of the actual webpage), which has no number but does have my join dates.
2) Car Sticker that is needed. I assume these aren't sent out anymore. In which case, what do i do? Print a membership ? If so, which one of the above two? Or do i use something else?
3) Blithfield : Where is the P2 parking spot? I can tell roughly on the map but that doesnt actually explain it. There's little layby/passing areas, or an entrance to a track, but thats it. Again, this isnt clear. The downloadable guide doesn't explain it. It also looks like Bithfield has an access code, but is this in addition to the key? Where are the access codes used?
4) Am i going to have similar issues when i go to the other reserves? Some are an hour and h alf away, and i don't want to get there and be lost as to where to go or park because things werent clear.
5) I got a two person membership. In the info on the website it states i need to add the other persons details in, but there is nowhere to do this.
As you can tell, it's been a little frustrating so far. Hope someone can clarify things :)


Good evening Adrian - thanks for your comments - I can answer some of them relating to Blithfield
1 - There is now no need for a car sticker at Blithfield, parking in the designated places is fine - I would steer you to some access information on the Blithfield reserve page - the “Bite Size” posts which shows how to find your way around the site. Car parking is pictured at P2 - and is the layby as you say. Please keep your membership card with you as you may need to show it to SSW staff. The membership number would be formatted like 07999
2 - The old website included the office opening hours or if needed that I can post one out - I’ll request the office hours be added back to the Blithfield details - apologies for the oversight