Guidelines – Darsham Country Centre

On arrival group/party leaders must:

Read the Fire Regulation notices
Check the location of the fire extinguishers and fire exits
Familiarize themselves with the different types of fire extinguishers and their uses
Practise a fire drill
Please complete the sleeping list and place in the pocket by the back door each night.
The external fire escape in the bathroom is for Emergency use only
The centre has a strict NO SMOKING policy
The use of candles is also strictly prohibited
Keep Fire Doors closed
Keep Fire Exits clear
Take rubbish out to the bins so it doesn’t accumulate in the rooms
When evacuating the rooms in the event of a fire, leaders upstairs must ensure that children are guided to a safe Fire exit and supervised on the external stairs

Darsham Country Centre is run by volunteers for your enjoyment – please help us to keep it in good condition.

You must leave the Centre as you find it, by referring to the cleaning checklist and the set of laminated cleaning cards.
Groups are liable for any damage/breakages
A thorough check is made before and after each booking. Please report anything that you find broken or damaged straight away and inform the Centre Manager of any damage/breakages that you are responsible for at the end of your stay. Charges will be made for damage, breakages and any excess cleaning will be calculated at the prevailing commercial rates.
Furniture and beds should be treated with respect and must not be moved around without permission of the Centre Manager.
Food/drinks and outside footwear must not be taken upstairs

Please check that children use the shower curtains and do not leave taps running.

Linen

Sheets, duvets, duvet covers, pillowcases and pillows are provided, as are tea towels and J cloths.
We do not provide personal towels, washing up liquid or toilet paper. There is usually some left by others and the supermarket attached to the garage just north of the railway crossing sell most of the basic provisions.

Please follow the waste disposal and recycling notices displayed in the kitchen.

Internet access is provided free but should not be used for heavy downloading of files. There is no TV licence for the Centre, so live TV is not permitted on any device.

Group leaders should make everyone aware of the main road and the railway line and advise them to take extra care when crossing or walking beside them.
No child or vulnerable person should leave the Centre unaccompanied.
All upstairs windows have safety locks, please ensure that these are not tampered with as it is not permitted to climb on to the roofs.
The sea can also be dangerous even for swimmers
Take note of the flags
Don’t go out of your depth
When swimming with children always have a look out adult on the beach and adult markers in the water with them

Extras

Risk Assessment

A copy of the centre’s Risk Assessment is available on request.

Darsham Country Centre is run by volunteers for your enjoyment – please help us to look after it at all times!

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