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| Campsite Owners fear over
F&M Crisis
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Campsite owners could be hit badly if the TT doesn't
go ahead due to the foot-and-mouth crisis in the UK. While the races are still
scheduled to take place at the end of May, a definite decision will have to be
made about it in the near future.
The TT is the busiest time of year
for campsite owners and the added fact that some are in the countryside, which
is currently out of bounds to the public, could cause problems.
Richard
Cain, who owns the campsite at Glen Dhoo Farm, Hillberry, Onchan, said that if
there was a chance of it being cancelled or postponed, then a postponement
would be better.
He said: 'A proportion of people would be able to alter
their bookings.' The countryside and footpaths remain shut to the general
public as a precaution against the disease. Glen Wyllin campsite accommodates
around 600 campers from the UK and abroad during TT fortnight and is fully
booked for this season.
It is operated by Michael Commissioners. Board
member Stephen Christian said if there was a ban on camping it would be
unfortunate, but it would not be catastrophic.
'It would not make a lot
of difference to us, because we don't have any outgoings apart from the
manager's wages and rent to the forestry division board,' he said. 'If that
happens, it's going to be a lot worse for other people.'
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