GAS SUPPLY
The cooking facilities run on LPG. There is an isolator valve in the corner of the kitchen which will need to be turned on. TURN THIS OFF AT THE END OF YOUR STAY!
If you smell gas turn off the supply, open windows & doors, and inform the Warden or other club officer.
WATER
The main stopcock is situated inside the building by the side door. In winter months please ensure this is turned off and the system drained (valve in corner of ladies washroom) at the end of your stay.
ELECTRICS
The consumer unit/main power switch is situated by the side door. Mains power should always be left turned on, however do ensure all lights are turned off and all appliances are unplugged/switched off. Please report any defects.
HEATING
The building is heated by the fire in the lounge. When in use this also heats the water. There is normally a supply of wood available, but the fire runs equally well on coal. Most local shops/petrol stations stock coal. There are night storage heaters in the bunkrooms. These will come on automatically during the night. Please do not adjust the settings.
HOT WATER
If the fire is used this heats the water. To facilitate this turn on the pump switch situated above the signing-in desk in the corridor. PLEASE ENSURE THIS IS TURNED OFF AT THE END OF THE WEEKEND. At other times there is a separate control for hot water next to the pump switch. A push-button provides varying amounts of hot water.
RUBBISH
Please use the blue Cleanaway sacks provided (USE SPARINGLY AS WE HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM AND THEY ARE EXPENSIVE), and place in rubbish store by front gate. THESE ARE THE ONLY SACKS THE REFUSE COLLECTORS WILL TAKE SO DO NOT LEAVE ANY OTHERS. Recycling boxes are provided in the kitchen - please use them.
KITCHEN
Please ensure fridges are turned off, the doors left open, and any food is removed on leaving. Also please ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy and all the washing-up done.
BUNKROOMS
There are two bunkrooms - one for guests and one for members. Guests are not permitted to use the members bunkroom. Sleeping is not permitted in other parts of the building. Please be considerate to other users.
CAMPING
There is plenty of space available for camping. Anyone wishing to camp for privacy or any other reason is welcome to do so. All hut facilities are available to anyone camping. Fees are the same as for using the bunkrooms.
SECURITY
The building must be kept locked when no one is around.
The alarm system is linked to a security company, and false alarms cost the club money as the system has to be reset by an alarm company engineer. The club will have to recover the costs from those responsible for any false alarms so please note the following:
The front door key arms and disarms the alarm. Before locking the front door, please ensure all windows and external doors are shut and locked, and that nobody is left in the building (check the bunkrooms!). Entry must only be made by the front door when the alarm is set. Please do not touch the keypad inside the cottage.
DAMAGE/BREAKAGES
All damage and breakages should be reported to the Warden and must be paid for or made good.
LAST TO LEAVE
Ensure all lights and appliances are turned off, gas is turned off, and the water is off. Open the drain tap in the corner of the ladies shower and turn on taps in washing area and kitchen (hot and cold), during the winter months. Put full rubbish bags in the bins by the front gate for collection. Please leave the premises cleaner than you found them!
THANK YOU.
Cerberus Spelaeological
Society
'Larkshall'
Midway
Stoke St Michael
Somerset
BA3 5JE
Jan 2004