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This section covers Hints and Tips for New Rallier's.
In addition to the information below, the Derbyshire Centre
Publishes two leaflets to assist new members and new ralliers. These can
both be downloaded below :
New Member Leaflet
New Rallier Leaflet
HINTS FOR RALLIERS
To attend a Rally
1. Complete the details requested on one of the Booking
Slips in full.
2. Get the completed form to the appropriate Rally Marshal
either by hand or by post. Make sure that the Marshal receives your slip at
least a full week before the start of the Rally.
3. Only if the Rally is fully booked will you get a reply.
Getting to the Site
Brief instructions are given in the Rally
Book. Confirm the directions on a map before setting off. Rally signs will
be displayed near the site to assist you in finding the field, i.e. DERBY CC.
At the Rally Site
1. An envelope will be handed to you giving details of
expenses to be paid, e.g. Rally Fee. Also included Is a plaque. (A plaque is
a small decorative plastic token).
2. The fee is paid in cash to the Rally Marshal unless
indicate otherwise in the Rally Book.
3. The Rally Marshals will either give you
a choice of site, or designate a definite pitch for your caravan. It is
emphasised that the Rally Marshals are in charge of the Rally, and their
instructions must be followed.
4. The location of drinking water and the Elsan disposal
pit will be indicated by the Rally Marshal.
5. It is essential to provide your own chemical sanitation
at all Centre Rallies.
6. Levelling blocks may be required.
General
Any additional information will be
included in your Rally envelope. Centre information is displayed on the
Centre notice board sited on the flagpole. "Centre Flag" is a
meeting of members attending the Rally, addressed by the Chairman, or one of
his deputies, to thank the Rally Marshals, impart news of future rallies and
the latest Centre information. Consult one of our Centre Marshals or
Committee Members for any further information you may require.
To obtain a Rally Statistic, ralliers are required to
spend at least 1 night in the caravan on a normal weekend rally.
All caravans must be parked with the front
right hand comer by the peg (Inc. Continental vans) so that all tow bars are
facing in the same direction. Cars are parked on the right hand site (left
for continental vans). AT NO TIME MUST CARS OBSTRUCT THE LINES.
E-Coli
“We have been advised by The Caravan Club
Headquarters about the risk of infection with E-coli from contact with animals
or their faeces. The advice given is that farm animals should be kept off fields
for 3 weeks prior to and during a caravan rally, all visible dung/faeces should
be removed, preferably at the beginning of the 3 week period, and the grass
should be mown and kept short and clippings removed before the fields are used.
We are obliged to pass on this request to you and would ask that you please
advise us if this will cause a problem.”
We have been advised by Caravan Club
Headquarters about the risk of infection with E-coli from contact with animals
or their faeces. Whilst as a Centre we will endeavour to use rally fields which
the landowner does not use for animals there will be instances where this is not
practical and as such the following precautions should be taken, at all times,
to minimise the risk of e-coli:-
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Do not drink from rivers or streams.
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Ensure that animals have not been in contact with water taps, e.g.
taps for water troughs.
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Avoid contact with animals wherever possible.
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Avoid walking through areas contaminated with faeces or slurry liquid
wherever possible.
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Keep out of areas not allocated to the rally.
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Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking etc.
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Clean off clothing, footwear or any items
carried, which may have been in contact with the ground.”
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguishers are to be found at the
flagpole and are easy to use. The following are the simple instructions for
their use: -
1.
– Release safety pin – pull
2.
– Lift hose out of “keep”
3.
– Squeeze handle to ensure operation (test)
4.
– Aim nozzle at base and the front of the fire pushing away from you
5.
– Ensure your escape route is not compromised
Should you discover a fire the procedure to
be adopted is as follows:
1.
Raise the alarm
2.
Delegate someone to call the fire brigade (Even when the fire is out,
their advice is invaluable)
3.
Evacuate all occupants and persons from the area.
4.
If the fire is still fairly small attempt to extinguish it with the
appropriate fire fighting equipment only if it is safe to do so without
endangering life and if confident of using the equipment correctly
5.
If the fire is not connected with the gas, get someone to turn off the
gas, only if it is safe to do so without endangering life and if confident
of using the equipment correctly
6.
In the event of a fire in the cylinder locker, preventing you from
turning off the gas, the fire will have to be completely extinguished to get
at the cylinder valve/regulator and turn it to the “off” position. If the
fire is not completely extinguished a flashback can occur.
The procedure must not be attempted unless
it can be done safely and without endangering life
IF
IN DOUBT – GET OUT
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