Your allocated pitch

There is a major risk of fire spreading when outfits are sited too closely together; however, adherence to the pitch spacing in Centre Guidance mitigates this risk, without the permission of the Rally or Safety Officers NO Caravans, Motorhomes or Tents are permitted to be re-positioned by the member after being initially sited as directed.

Awnings, canopies, tarpaulins and wind-breaks must not be used to join caravans together as this can increase the spread of fire and may invalidate insurance claims. 

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

The maximum size of LPG cylinder permitted on site is 15 kilograms.

Cylinders should be stored upright in the locker provided by the outfit manufacturer. The Caravan and Motorhome Club strongly advises against the use of external LPG cylinders on site. Ralliers who do use external LPG cylinders must ensure that the cylinders are secured adequately, to ensure they cannot be knocked over or accidentally fall, it is essential that these rules are followed.

The centre will ensure that all members only have 15 kg bottles or smaller as per Club rules.

Fire Safety

We recommend that guests have a fire extinguisher, fire blanket and smoke alarm in their outfit. These should be checked and serviced regularly so they’re always ready to use. Fire buckets are very handy, too, but must not be used on electrical fires.

Open fires are not allowed, unless permitted by the Rally Officer, under the authority of the landowner.  Approval for the use of barbeques, gas lights, gas heaters and fire pits also rests with the Rally Officer based on the undertaking of the risk assessment.

They should be sited well away from outfits and raised off the ground to avoid fire risk and damage to the grass.  It is recommended that all outfits carry a suitable British Standards (BS) approved fire extinguisher.

Failure to comply with any of the above will result in you being told to leave the rally immediately.

CAMC rules are in place for your safety.

Photography/videography may be taken at our Centre events and rallies. The Centre and Club may use any photograph(s) and/or video(s) they take that  include you, your party and/or outfit in all and any media, including printed and electronic publications, eg websites, or promotional materials, in the advertising of its goods or  services.  

The photograph(s) and/or video(s) may be stored for these purposes as well. 

If you or your children do not want to appear in any shots, please advise the organiser if it relates to a specific event, or the Centre Secretary if for all events. They will do their best to accommodate this and ensure you are able to avoid the area being photographed.

Introduction

1. Social networking sites, such as, but not exclusively, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc, are a useful way for keeping in touch with friends, family and Centre members, and are also a great way to exchange information. However, Centre members must not forget that what they post on social networking sites may be seen across these networks, and are reminded that they must conduct themselves in a manner which upholds the good name of The Club and which respects the comfort and convenience of other members.

General Policy

2. The Buckinghamshire Centre recognises that some members will make use of social networking in their own time, using their own equipment. Whilst there is no intention to restrict an individual’s rights and freedoms, it is expected that all members will conduct themselves in such away as to avoid bringing The Club or Centre into disrepute or compromising their effectiveness.

3. This policy has been prepared to protect the privacy, confidentiality and interests of Buckinghamshire Centre members. It applies only to Centre related issues and is not intended to infringe upon an individual’s personal interaction or commentary online. However all members are asked to respect the privacy, confidentiality and propriety of the Buckinghamshire Centre and those working on their behalf, and not post anything that might be considered to breach this. Members should take care when discussing information relating to Centre affairs as discussions can sometimes be misinterpreted and cause offence.

4. All members should be aware that any inappropriate posts made to social media sites could be deemed a breach of the Club’s Code of Behaviour (Bye-Law 3e) that could result in Disciplinary action (Rules Governing Centres 9 and/or Bye-Law 3f). In extreme cases, it could result in civil and criminal liability.

5. When posting to the internet, including engaging in blogging or the use of forums, video sharing or social networking sites, it is suggested that members do not disclose their position as a Centre member.

6. Members should be aware that the Committee takes the posting at any time of offensive material, and the harassment, bullying or victimisation of members via the internet and social networking sites very seriously.

A breach of any of the following may lead to disciplinary action:

a. Members must not divulge or forward any confidential information or information belonging to the Buckinghamshire Centre, which is not in the public domain or expand upon such information already available in the public domain. 

b. If any member discloses that they are attached to the Buckinghamshire Centre, then it must be made absolutely clear that any views expressed do not represent the official position of the Centre but are the views of the individual.

c. Members cannot write a blog in an official capacity unless sanctioned and agreed by the Committee, i.e. representing the views of the Centre. If, however, they give a personal opinion as an experienced person in a particular field, they must state that this is solely their view and not the view of the Centre. Members must not use any

Club or Centre logo or other copyright material that infers official endorsement of the photograph, article, document or opinion.

d. Any photographs of Centre members must not be used to harass, intimidate or bring The Club or Centre into disrepute.

e. Members must not display offensive images or make offensive comments, or in any way harass, intimidate, bully, victimise or discriminate against other members.

Centre Facebook Policy

7. The Centre’s Facebook page is for closed groups and Centre Members only and is not open for anyone to read. Access by anyone else must be approved by the Centre Committee.

8. When content or information is published by a Centre member on the Centre Facebook

page, it means that they are allowing everyone with access to that page to use that information.

9. All comments must relate to Club or Centre business. General discussion should be on other social media forums.

10. The Centre will appoint a minimum of two administrators to manage its Facebook page, at least one of whom will be a Committee member with access to Centre membership records. Any derogatory, offensive or inappropriate comments will be removed by the administrators as soon as they are identified. The decision of the administrator on what should be removed will be final.

Committee Members’ Responsibilities

11. All Committee members have a duty to implement this policy and take action if they become aware of any breach of this policy. They should explain the Centre’s policy on the use of social media and networking sites and take steps to promote awareness of this policy.

What to do if you believe you are being harassed, bullied or victimised via a social networking site

12. If you are a member who believes that you are being harassed, bullied or victimised as a result of another member’s post to an internet site, it is open to you to take the necessary action. You should contact the Centre Secretary or Chairman or another committee member for support and guidance on the informal and formal action which can be taken.

Approved 9 July 2014