In reply to Misha:
Hiya Misha
Yep, when (if) you see all the emails, you'll see the beds weren't the issue - albeit, only three, I recall, were available on arrival. But yes, give them their due, they did say they'd have the required amount ready for us by the time we came back in (after getting food).
That wasn't the running issue - as mentioned before, we were not made to feel welcome and were, in not too choice of words, hoofed out! And the other issue was how it was dealt with thereafter - when I was attempting to get it all resolved by email/phone/letter.
As for raucous, I guess we'll never know. But, it was made very clear to us, by them, that it WAS going to be raucous - that they fully intended to be getting loud. And the cheers of success following our decision to leave only fuelled that Misha. The bottles we saw (and still have photos of) were full. Full slabs of beer. Full bottles of wine, spirits and mixers. And the group kept adding to it whilst we were there.
In response to your personal note - I have absolutely no doubt that this is the case. This was an exchange group of BMC members (and their equivalent from South Africa). I don't rightly recall talking with anyone from UK BMC there, other than the CC representative (and she was very polite and apologetic. The "raucous" boasts and promises, as well as cheer of success - I believe - came from a large South African contingent.
And as I've said, I've used huts for years and recall going to Ynws Etws many years prior. And had a brilliant time. I'm sure this is a one off. My friends don't think so unfortunately. They just think all us outdoor lot are a bunch of f****** ****.
Thanks Misha
If you like we can continue via personal email. Otherwise, once refunded, let's let it lie.