• The spirit of good caravanning is based upon consideration for other "people" Therefore conduct by members, their families (especially children) and visitors at the Centre events must not be prejudicial to the good repute of the Centre or the comfort and convenience of others. In case of abuse, the Caravan Club rules permit Centre Committees to take disciplinary action.
   
• Please remember that Event Organisers, Rally Officers, Centre Officers and Committee Members, indeed everyone working for the Club at Centre level are unpaid volunteers, who devote a great deal of their own time and effort to ensure that you enjoy the Centre Activities. Please in return give them your full co-operation.
   
• EVIDENCE OF MEMBERSHIP.    Membership cards should be available for inspection.
   
• CENTRE REGISTRATION AND RALLY PROGRAMMES.   Members and Centres benefit from Centre Registration. Rally Programmes are only issued free to those who annually send their "Full Members"' Registration Cards to East Grinstead. Centre membership records consist of the current registration cards of both Full and Family members. You may register with the Centre of your choice, which does not need to be the Centre in whose area you live.
   
• If you know of a Centre member who is in hospital or is seriously ill, please inform the Centre Chairman.
   
• Members are reminded of the obligations which they made when joining the Club, i.e. to observe the Caravan Code and the Country Code.
   
• DETAILS OF EVENTS including the booking form are obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope at any time to the events organiser as listed in the programme. Except for events marked with an asterisk (*) . i.e. rallies lasting more than 3 days or social events the details will be available NO EARLIER THAN 16 WEEKS prior to the event.
   
• BOOKINGS must be made on the official form and be accompanied by the relevant remittance. The organisers can not guarantee a plaque for bookings received less than TEN DAYS prior to the event. It is not policy to acknowledge a booking, except on a specific request and when a stamped addressed envelope is provided. Only ticket holders can attend socials.
   
• CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS. The remittance less £2 00 administration charge will be refunded on cancellations, more than 10 days prior to the event. Should cancellation be received less than 10 days prior to the event, the remittance will be refunded less £2.00 administration charge and any expenses incurred. Should no cancellation be received there will not normally be a refund. Should different conditions apply to special events the relevant booking form will state details.
   
• SIGN POSTING.   Events are signposted using only official signs displaying the letters 'NLCC'
   
• DURATION OF RALLIES. With the exception of rallies on licensed sites, do not approach the Land Owner to extend your stay Unless otherwise stated, rallies commence on Friday at 4.00 p.m.   DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY.
   
• DRIVERS AND SAFETY A maximum speed of 5 m.p.h. (walking speed) is imposed at all times within the precincts of the rally and only fully licensed and insured drivers are permitted to drive excepting that insured learner motorcyclists may drive directly from the entrance to the caravan they are visiting and later drive out. Ralliers visitors should report to the Rally Office before venturing onto the site.
   
• VEHICLE MOVEMENTS, PUSHING AND TOWING. In inclement weather, to avoid damage to the field, the unnecessary use of vehicles must be avoided. When vehicles become stuck ralliers are asked to come out of their vans and help with the pushing of vans etc. If it is deemed desirable for caravans to be towed on and off by other towing vehicles, members must co-operate with the Rally Officers. Towing is undertaken at the caravan owner's risk and he or she must hitch and unhitch their own outfits to and from the towing vehicle because of Insurance problems. All towing is undertaken by unpaid volunteers. Landrovers etc. when towing in four-wheel drive with wheels occasionally spinning, have incredibly poor fuel consumption and consequently their owners will be substantially out of pocket, unless they personally receive (from those being towed) reasonable donations towards fuel costs for each tow, (as a guideline, the Committee consider £1 reasonable).
   
• YELLOW FLAG. When the yellow flag is flown ALL vehicle movement on the rally is curtailed.
   
• SITING OF CARAVAN AND TOWING VEHICLES. Caravans must be sited as directed by RALLY OFFICIALS with the front offside (right) comer of the van positioned over the allocated site peg. The Caravan Club insists on a minimum of six metres (approx. 20 feet) between facing walls of caravans, i.e. 27 ft between pegs. The towing vehicle should be parked on the near side unless otherwise directed by the Rally Officer. Drivers of additional vehicles should consult the Rally Officer regarding arrangements.
   
• TENTS. Pup tents are permissible on rally fields if required as sleeping accommodation. Each pup tent must be pitched within the pitched area of the outfit to which it belongs.
   
• PLAQUES are earned by sleeping in your caravan at the rally. DO NOT ask for plaques if you have not complied.
   
• NOISE from ralliers, parties, radios, T V 's etc. must be kept to a minimum after 11 p.m.
   
• SMOKING is not allowed on social events except on licensed premises.
   
• WATER TAPS. Toilets and waste water containers must not be washed at taps used for drinking water.
   
• SANITATION, RUBBISH AND LITTER. Members must provide their own sanitation at all rallies. Chemical toilet contents must only be emptied in the facilities specified by the Rally Officer Dry or wet rubbish must be stored and then later taken home unless advised of other arrangements by the Rally Officer. At all times please keep your rally field clear of litter.
   
• GAMES, TRESPASS, PARENTAL CONTROL. Games must not be played or bicycles ridden to the annoyance of other caravanners and where possible they should be kept well away from the caravans. The use of guns, air pistols, catapults etc. are prohibited. Kites must not be flown in the vicinity of caravans and overhead cables. Ralliers must not trespass or damage the site owners or other peoples property and PARENTAL CONTROL MUST BE EXERCISED OVER CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
   
• DOGS AND CATS must be kept under proper control and on a lead not exceeding 3 metres in length (10 ft). They should not be allowed to foul in the vicinity of the caravans and whenever possible should be exercised off the rally field. Rally Officers are authorised to ask the owner of the animal which is a persistent nuisance or which has worried lambs or other animals to leave the rally.
   
• SALEABLE EQUIPMENT Pennants, badges and other items of equipment are available from the Saleable Club Equipment Committee Members.
   
• MOTOR CARAVANS. When the towing vehicle Is a motorised caravan it must be booked In as a separate outfit if it is to be used for living or sleeping purposes on the rally.
   
• FIRE RISKS. Members are advised to always carry a fire extinguisher and/or fire smothering cloth In their caravan. These should be regularly Inspected.
   
• GENERATORS. The personal use of generators is banned between late afternoon (5 p.m.) and mid morning (10 a.m.). Please also remember that at any time the continuous noise from the generators engines can cause annoyance and even discomfort, especially to people with hearing problems (see also Note 1).
   
• RALLIES IN OTHER AREAS.  Rallies which are to be held outside the North Lancashire Rally Area have to be cleared with the Centre concerned and sometimes with planning authorities or National Park Boards. These negotiations may not be complete when this programme goes to print and it should be understood that venues may have to be changed or rallies cancelled.

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