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by ATKI004
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Partnership arrangement with new hotel owners ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1201

Re: Partnership arrangement with new hotel owners ?

I've just read the Posts on here, after leaving our comments on 'The Marina Development' subject area! I won't repeat them on here, but hope that Richard, John and the Committee give our suggestions serious consideration please. We believe that we quickly need an online survey just for Owners of Apa...
by ATKI004
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Development at the marina
Replies: 23
Views: 834

Re: Development at the marina

We've read all of the comments with interest and share the views of other Posters, particularly the idea of offering to sell the Studio/Apartment Block to Nick. Obviously the opinions of Owners would need to be taken into account, but if Nick was interested in purchasing these it would mean that he ...
by ATKI004
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Partnership arrangement with new hotel owners ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1201

Re: Partnership arrangement with new hotel owners ?

Chapter Two: Mr. Pattie and The Rannoch Hotel and Estates have now lodged a Planning Application to build Holiday Apartments on the Marina site. What do LRHC Owners feels about this?
by ATKI004
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Solar Panels on lodge roofs?
Replies: 2
Views: 191

Re: Solar Panels on lodge roofs?

Just been looking at the Planning Application made by the Hotel for Apartments at the Marina site - we notice that they're including Solar Panels.
by ATKI004
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: JUNE NEWSLETTER
Replies: 16
Views: 636

Re: JUNE NEWSLETTER

How do Owners feel about the Leisure Fee, now that the Hotel has submitted plans for Holiday Apartments at the Marina and we're unlikely to be welcome to use the Leisure facilities in the future? (This is just an assumption, nothing confirmed but probably likely).
by ATKI004
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lodge refurbishment disappointment
Replies: 7
Views: 388

Re: Lodge refurbishment disappointment

So now what impact is the proposed Planning Application for Holiday Apartments at the Marina going to have on LRHC?
by ATKI004
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Development at the marina
Replies: 23
Views: 834

Re: Development at the marina

We take onboard with the comments other Owners have already posted. Is the LRHC going to put in a collective Objection to Planning Application 23/01101/FLL? If not, we need to get concerns/objections in by 16th August. Having looked at the Planning Application on the Perth and Kinross Council websit...
by ATKI004
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Refurbishment of Lodges and Accessibility?
Replies: 3
Views: 515

Re: Refurbishment of Lodges and Accessibility?

No comments from the Committee or Manager yet?
by ATKI004
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: JUNE NEWSLETTER
Replies: 16
Views: 636

Re: JUNE NEWSLETTER

Writing as owners of a much loved dog, we would be happy to pay a fee for bringing him along to enjoy Rannoch. As others have already said, Lodges need much more cleaning if a dog has stayed there which equates to extra cleaning time and extra cleaning materials, which generates a significant cost t...
by ATKI004
Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lodge refurbishment disappointment
Replies: 7
Views: 388

Lodge refurbishment disappointment

Good morning, having read the latest Newsletter and absorbed what was said about LRHC finances and Lodge refurbishment, we feel rather disappointed. Richard has been demonstrating at Weekly Meetings and in the Newsletter, the apparently large sums generated by Lodge Rentals for LRHC, but this does n...
by ATKI004
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 17th July
Replies: 1
Views: 126

Re: 17th July

Sorry Karen, we can't help with a Lodge - have you asked at the Office? We hope that you enjoy your Birthday and can celebrate it at our wonderful Rannoch.
by ATKI004
Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PORTER SERVICE
Replies: 6
Views: 258

Re: PORTER SERVICE

Good morning, we have used the informal Porter service on three occasions and it has worked very well. Of course there may be a delay if more than one Lodge user wants to take advantage of this service, but it really is worth the short wait. We highly recommend the current Porter service, but perhap...
by ATKI004
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Refurbishment of Lodges and Accessibility?
Replies: 3
Views: 515

Refurbishment of Lodges and Accessibility?

Good morning to everyone. We hope that you're enjoying the sunshine and haven't suffered adversely in the heavy rain and thunderstorms? It's great to see the Pine Marten and Red Deer Refurbishments and know that there is a Master Plan for further Lodge updates (subject to available funding), but wha...
by ATKI004
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: AGM
Topic: Is anyone else attending the AGM?
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Is anyone else attending the AGM?

After using the Conferencing facility to engage with the AGM for the last couple of years, we have booked into the Hotel to attend in person this year. Is anyone else going? It would be good to meet some other Lodge Owners. There didn't seem to be many attending last year, but perhaps there'll be a ...
by ATKI004
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any good ideas for our Committee to read?
Replies: 6
Views: 444

Re: Any good ideas for our Committee to read?

Can we also suggest that Richard promotes the Owners Forum in his weekly Welcome Meetings please and also puts it in the Newsletter? There may be people who don't even know that it's here! Thank you.
Sorry for two Posts - I hit the Submit button accidentally!!!!! :roll:
by ATKI004
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any good ideas for our Committee to read?
Replies: 6
Views: 444

Re: Any good ideas for our Committee to read?

That's a great idea Ronnie.

May we also suggest that there is a place in the Members Section for 'The number of Lodges Sold this month'?
by ATKI004
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello! Is anyone still here?
Replies: 3
Views: 242

Re: Hello! Is anyone still here?

Hi there. Yes, there are a few Members still using this Forum, but we agree with you that it would be good for more to use it, for information and to get to know others. The Bank Van was still coming when we were there in the Autumn. Some friends stayed in their Lodge last month and the rumoured Caf...
by ATKI004
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Garage in Kinloch Rannoch is super!
Replies: 1
Views: 178

New Garage in Kinloch Rannoch is super!

The Garage in K R cannot be more helpful! Our family were holidaying in their Lodge when the car developed a problem. They phoned the new Owner who took the car in the same day and checked it thoroughly to identify the problem, then ordered a part which arrived the next day. He was very pleasant, ke...
by ATKI004
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: AGM
Topic: 2022 AGM MINUTES
Replies: 1
Views: 208

Re: 2022 AGM MINUTES

Thanks to the Committee and Richard for producing these so quickly.
by ATKI004
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any good ideas for our Committee to read?
Replies: 6
Views: 444

Any good ideas for our Committee to read?

Good morning. We realise that Committee Members and Richard our G.M. read these Posts, so we propose that if you have a good idea to develop LRHC you put it on here? This way other Owners can see our ideas and hopefully generate new ones, so that the Committee and G.M. can read them to take on board...
by ATKI004
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Accessible Lodge week 33?
Replies: 0
Views: 420

Accessible Lodge week 33?

Good morning. We are looking for a 2 bedroom Accessible Lodge in week 33, to either buy or swap for our Accessible 1 bedroom Lodge (Red Squirrel 6) in week 33. We realise that Lodges with easy access (no steps), a bedroom on the same floor as the front door and no awkward steps inside are very hard ...
by ATKI004
Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: AGM
Topic: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE

Good morning WADD003. We sympathise with your long journey from the South and totally understand. When we travel to Rannoch, we have mysteriously discovered that the journey seems to get longer each year, even though the car tells us that it's the same length! :) A few years ago we decided to break ...
by ATKI004
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A supportive and helpful LRHC
Replies: 0
Views: 504

A supportive and helpful LRHC

We owned weeks in Osprey and a Highland Lodge which we loved to bits, but with mobility issues getting worse we contacted the Club to find out if any swaps were available. Julie was amazing! She told us which Lodges were available in our preferred weeks, discussed how Accessible they were and quickl...
by ATKI004
Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: AGM
Topic: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE

We too, had problems with Logging In, but thanks to Gordon for sorting it quickly once he was made aware. It's terrific that Members recognised what a great opportunity the Committee offered to us via the change to Perpetuity issue and voted it through at the AGM. This will be of great benefit to ma...
by ATKI004
Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 206

Re: Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2023

Very belated thanks and our best wishes to you and all the staff.I haven't been able to access our Account, which is why it's so late!! :lol:
by ATKI004
Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Proposed refurbishment of apartments
Replies: 0
Views: 885

Re: Proposed refurbishment of apartments

We had the doors/drawer fronts to our kitchen units replaced 3-4 years ago by a Company specialising in this. We're delighted with the results and they were very professional, measurements precise and loads of fronts and handles to choose from. They were fitted on time, in half a day and look fantas...
by ATKI004
Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Plans and Improvements
Topic: Solar Panels on lodge roofs?
Replies: 2
Views: 191

Re: Solar Panels on lodge roofs?

This sounds like an excellent idea and one that we suggested years ago! I'm sure that our 'on the ball' Committee have already researched this please?
by ATKI004
Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: AGM
Topic: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: 2022 AGM - VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE PERPETUITY CLAUSE

This really is such good news and we totally agree with ROBE007! This is very far sighted and proves that our Committee really is working for Owners. Many, many thanks to the Committee for offering this vote on Perpetuity - it means that Owners no longer need to worry about their Lodge in the event ...
by ATKI004
Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Weekly Meeting
Replies: 16
Views: 954

Re: No Weekly Meeting (Lodge Sales)

Clearly you know far more about the Sales process and Customer Service than I do, but there are common strands in your seasoned reasoning and our expectations. Let's hope that someone raises the issue of Lodge Sales at the AGM and that Owners/Members are given real answers and a real Strategy, not s...
by ATKI004
Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Does anyone from the committee ever read or reply to these postings?
Replies: 3
Views: 319

Re: Does anyone from the committee ever read or reply to these postings?

Good morning to everyone, even if it is drizzling and gloomy here! It's great to hear that the Committee Members and GM read our Posts, but are any of our suggestions ever debated by the Committee and GM? This Committee is really beginning to move things forward and we thank you for this e.g. Refurb...
by ATKI004
Sun Nov 06, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Weekly Meeting
Replies: 16
Views: 954

Re: No Weekly Meeting

Good morning everyone and particularly to ROBE007 (no relation to James Bond?) - thanks for your comments which exactly mirror our experience in September. The Resort was still very busy but no Open Days, nothing in the Office about Lodge Sales or asking if people would like a viewing - it's as thou...
by ATKI004
Sat Nov 05, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Weekly Meeting
Replies: 16
Views: 954

Re: No Weekly Meeting

We're very pleased with the Newsletters and the information thank you (maybe too many repeat Adverts though?). As other Members have said, the lower than anticipated Sales detailed in the Newsletter are disappointing but having been involved in selling a Lodge recently we applaud the efficiency, kno...
by ATKI004
Sat Nov 05, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: ALL OF THE NEWSLETTERS FROM 2022
Replies: 3
Views: 492

Re: ALL OF THE NEWSLETTERS FROM 2022

Thanks Richard - it's good to have them all in one place for reference.
by ATKI004
Mon Oct 10, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: A RECIPE FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY?
Replies: 4
Views: 415

Re: A RECIPE FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY?

Hopefully any developments will be included in the Newsletter as well as at weekly meetings? As we've already said previously on the Forum there wasn't a Weekly Meeting when we were staying in our Lodge, so a year is a long time to wait for the next one! There will also be many others in the same si...
by ATKI004
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Weekly Meeting
Replies: 16
Views: 954

Re: No Weekly Meeting

Gosh, it's now 10 October and still no reply to Lamo003 asking again for information about the number of Lodge Sales. That is disappointing because it would appear to be an easy request. Richard has stated that we will get this Sales Information shortly: let's hope that we get some actual facts and ...
by ATKI004
Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: No Weekly Meeting
Replies: 16
Views: 954

No Weekly Meeting

Good morning all. We've just returned from a stay in Red Squirrel 6 - a lovely spacious, clean, well equipped and Accessible Lodge. Not only that, but the weather was good too! We were looking forward to the Weekly Meeting which is promoted in every Newsletter, so that we could hear all the updates,...
by ATKI004
Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
Replies: 3
Views: 246

Re: NEW COMMITTEE MEMBER

Excellent and a big thank you to Isobel.
by ATKI004
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: A RECIPE FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY?
Replies: 4
Views: 415

Re: A RECIPE FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY?

The Lodges appear to be well sited for solar panels - surely Richard Deak and the Committee have explored this possibility? Can we have an update on this and also a community wind farm or individual wind turbine for LRHC?
by ATKI004
Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A HOTEL MAKES
Replies: 3
Views: 312

Re: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A HOTEL MAKES

Good morning to all. Personally, we are feeling sad about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, but appreciate that not everyone is a Royalist. We feel happy though, that she was at Balmoral where she had enjoyed so many family holidays, built so many memories and felt secure. It's good to hear from LA...
by ATKI004
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: CLUB's ACCOUNTS - Were they lodged in time this year?
Replies: 2
Views: 268

Re: CLUB's ACCOUNTS - Were they lodged in time this year?

Good morning to all. We're very much looking forward to visiting Rannoch next month and hoping that we get some sunshine of course! Yes please, we feel that Owners should be briefed on whether the Accounts have been lodged this year, to avoid doubling a penalty fine? We are told that times are still...
by ATKI004
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2022 Fees
Replies: 15
Views: 1068

Re: 2022 Fees

It's good to hear from CARR that you and the children were able to spend time in and around the Resort. There is also Archery in the village we believe. It used to be down near the Harbour and was great fun, even if none of us got a bullseye! We too think that the Maintenance and Leisure Fees are re...
by ATKI004
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Web Cam on website.
Replies: 9
Views: 613

Re: Web Cam on website.

Please can Richard Deak arrange to have signs fitted around the Resort as soon as possible, to tell people about the webcams? You can buy such signs on Amazon, so they could be here by tomorrow! Thank you.
by ATKI004
Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 2022 Fees
Replies: 15
Views: 1068

Re: 2022 Fees

We think £30 is about right, because like many other Owners we're unable to use most of the facilities other than dining at the Hotel, Spa Treatments (for which there is an extra charge) and Club use of the Room for Weekly Meetings. There is absolutely no doubt that the Hotel is an asset to our Club...
by ATKI004
Wed Jul 13, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Swimming pool use
Replies: 19
Views: 1158

Re: Swimming pool use

I agree with you Ronnie: even if you're unable to access some of the facilities, it impacts positively on the value and appeal of our Lodges. £30 is a small price to pay to be able to use restaurants/bar/pool/spa/sport activities/water sports and a meeting room for the club, all within our Resort. B...
by ATKI004
Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Swimming pool use
Replies: 19
Views: 1158

Re: Swimming pool use

Hi John and Ronnie, it's good to read your Posts (great practical info. John) and we echo your comments about the Hotel and Swimming Pool Ronnie. Certainly when we were there in September there were loads of people using the pool (we could see them passing our Lodge with towels, bouyancy aids etc). ...
by ATKI004
Tue May 31, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: ALL OF THE NEWSLETTERS FROM 2021
Replies: 1
Views: 259

Re: ALL OF THE NEWSLETTERS FROM 2021

Just noticed these Richard: thank you. Could all Newsletters be posted in the Member Homepage please, under the 'Newsletters' Section (next to 'Forums')? We're not sure that Members will discover these easily and the Member Homepage seems the most logical place for them please? Thanks.
by ATKI004
Tue May 31, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Newsletters
Topic: Breakdown and analysis of Sales Figures required in Monthly News Letter
Replies: 9
Views: 700

Re: Breakdown and analysis of Sales Figures required in Monthly News Letter

It's good to see in the May 22 Newsletter that the Committee and GM are actively working on the Sales Strategy and that news appears to be imminent! Thank you.
by ATKI004
Tue May 31, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EV charging point installation
Replies: 7
Views: 682

Re: EV charging point installation

Wow! Thanks for that. However it doesn't seem quite appropriate for Rannoch and certainly doesn't have the footfall (tyrefall)? Hopefully though, LRHC has taken notice of the reaction to charging costs and despite the nationally surging cost of electricity, will be able to reduce charges.