Late 1986 Camp Future Rumours

During the last few months there were many rumours floating around amongst the staff of trhe camp. Rank (owners of Butlins at the time) had plans to redevelop the camp into a Holiday World. Chalets in Blue Camp were going to be converted into County Suites, a better form of accommodation. Builders were hired for this work and staff were told that the chalets needed to be cleared out in November for the work. Rumours were that the name for the site would be 'Wondercoast World' (the 'Wonder' name eventually went to Ayr). Plans were even afoot to redevelop the indoor and outdoor pools. When the closure was announced it was a shock to all.