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Strictly no refunds on cancellations

Please allow 30 days for delivery of order

All public pre-booking enquires to Mrs Helen Jeans, Great Dorset Steam Fair, PO Box 5303, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ZN.
Tel 01258 488928. Email Helen.jeans@gdsf.co.uk

Postage and packing is £1.00 per order.

Goods for sale are advanced booked entrance tickets and camping space.

Transaction currency is in GBP.

TERMS, CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR PRE-PAID CAMPSITES 2008

1.0   ACCESS

1.1.1  The campsites are operational from 8am on Saturday 23rd August to midday on Monday 1st September.

1.1.2  Access is restricted to the campsites between the hours of 8.00pm and 8.00am if you arrive during these hours you will be asked to park in the holding area until the morning. This is strictly enforced.

1.1.3  All vehicles, caravans and tents must be removed from the campsite by midday on Monday 1st September.

1.1   MINIMUM STAY

The minimum stay on all campsites is two nights.

1.2  PROHIBITED VEHICLES/CARAVANS

1.2.1 Only cars or properly manufactured passenger carrying vehicles such as a Landrover Discovery are allowed on the campsites.

1.2.2 Vans, Lorries, Trucks/Pickup trucks (open or covered), crew cabs, utility vehicles, mini buses, buses or coaches or any other type of commercial vehicle whether privately or commercially taxed are not allowed access onto the public campsites. (If in doubt please send a photograph of your vehicle or contact the Show Office).

1.2.3 All Land Rovers will be accepted.

1.2.4 Caravans exceeding 24ft excluding drawbar are prohibited from the campsites.

1.2.5 Campervans and motorhomes must be properly manufactured. No articulated motorhomes will be allowed.

1.2.6 All motorhomes which exceed 25ft should contact the booking office before booking.

1.2.7 Only small camping trailers are permitted on the campsites.

1.3 PITCH REGULATIONS

1.3.1 When booking please be advised that a pitch will contain a maximum of one caravan, awning and towing vehicle. For tents a pitch will consist of a large tent and 1 vehicle or two small tents and one vehicle.

1.3.2 All tents and caravans have to be properly spaced according to strict fire regulations that apply.

1.3.3 All extra vehicles or tents must be booked in advance.

1.3.4 Each campsite includes a marked area for tents. Only put your tent up after you have been shown where to camp by a campsite official.

1.3.5 Multiple units may not be able to camp together, especially if arriving on different days.

1.3.6 Any additional vehicles must be booked and paid for by 13th Aug 2008 through the booking office. Additional vechiles are charged at £10.00 per night.  Due to limited space only 1 extra car can be booked for each unit booked.  No extra cars can stay on the campsite unless booked in advance.

1.3.7 Do not exceed the number of units booked on your pitch. If extra tents are erected you will have to pay an additional charge or take them down.

1.4 CAMPSITE RULES

1.4.1 Dogs must be kept on leads at all times.

1.4.2 Noise must be kept to a minimum especially after 11pm.

1.4.3 No Quad bikes or mini motorcycles are allowed to be used on the campsites.

1.4.4 Elsans must not be emptied in the Toilets; Elsan tips are provided and are located on the permiter of the site at regular intervals.

1.4.5 Make sure all rubbish is disposed of in the bins.

1.4.6 No barbecues are allowed on site. Any barbecue seen will be extinguished by the fire service or security.

1.4.7 All 'gazebo' type structures must be adequately secured to the ground.

1.4.8 Great Dorset Steam Fair Ltd will not be liable for damage caused by adverse weather conditions.

THE MANAGEMENT RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO ANY VEHICLES, CARAVAN OR TRAILER THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE CAMPSITE RULES

1.5 FIRE REGULATIONS

You should provide at least one fire extinguisher, manufactured to British Standard 5423 and rated 13A (equivalent to a 9.1 litre water/gas expelled or similar dry powder extinguisher where gas appliances are in use). Where cooking facilities are being used at least one fire blanket must be provided. Where gas rings are used to heat boilers etc, they must be stood on flameproof material which will not transmit heat. No cooking appliances should be stood directly on grass or stubble.

In the event of a fire please raise the alarm immediately by contacting any site official or by dialing 999 from a mobile, please state exact location.

1.6 GENERATORS

The Organisers allows generators to be used providing they are moderately sized and do not reach a noise level whereby they become a nuisance to adjacent campers. The Organiser will stop the use of any such equipment if, in their opinion, it is causing a nuisance to others or is in a dangerous conditon. Generators must be turned off at 11pm.

1.7 ALCOHOL

Only alcohol purchased on site is to be consumed in the showground. Anyone consuming alcohol in the beer tents that has not purchased it on site will be asked to leave. Security will operate a strict entry procedure on all the beer tents and will be operating a random search policy on bags etc that people are bringing in to the beer tents.

1.8 SMOKING

In accordance with the No Smoking Regulations all the Marquees on site will be No Smoking. No Smoking rules must be strictly observed in specified no smoking areas.

1.9 SECURITY

The organisers will not be responsible for any loss or damage to equipment whilst on the campsites or Showground. The Organisers will use its best endeavours to protect the site, accordingly, security personnel will patrol the campsites 24 hours a day from Saturday 23rd August to Monday 1st September. If you see anyone causing trouble please report this as soon as possible to the security or a site official, please try and provide as much information as possible as this will help when dealing with an incident.

2.0 PARKING ENFORCEMENT

Parking enforcement action will be taken if vehicles are parked causing an obstruction. Vehicles that are causing an obstruction will be towed away and the owner will be liable for the cost.

2.1 SPEED LIMIT

You must comply with the site speed limit of 10mph across the campsites at all times.

2.2 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT

The Road Traffic Act applies on site. All vehicles being driven on site must be done so in accordance of this law. All drivers must have a valid driving licence, insurance and a MOT certificate.

2.3 PUBLIC CAR PARKS

The public car parks will be closed between 1am and 7am. Any vehicle in the car parks during these times will be wheel clamped. A release charge of £50 per day will be charged.

2.4 SERVICES AVAILABLE

There are showers and a shop available on certain pre paid campsites and showers on the disabled campsite.

A shop and a fruit and veg stall are available in the main show site at the top of the market trade section. A map will be given to you when you arrive on site.

CALOR GAS will be delivering morning and evenings. They also have a depot on site. Please see map for their location.

A mobile butcher will come round daily.

Thomas Cook will be on site again providing banking facilities, which will include foreign currency and cheque cashing. They will open as follows: Tues 26th Aug 1.00pm to 3.00pm, Wed 27th  & Thur 28th Aug 9.00am to 6.00pm, Fri 29th and Sat 30th 9.00am to 8.00pm and Sun 31st Aug 9.00am to 5.00pm.

A pharmacy will be on site, located in the Administration area.

2.5 ADVANCED WARNING TO ALL PREPAID AND DISABLED CAMPERS WITHIN THE SHOWGROUND

Due to Health and Safety guidelines no vehicle movement is allowed to or from you campsite between 10am and 5pm on show days. You will not be able to leave your campsite during these times in a vehicle. If you try and gain access  to your campsite between 10am and 5pm on show days you will be asked to park your vehicle in the holding area until vehicle movement is permitted.

Please also note that if you are camped within the showground (prepaid 1longstay and disabled campsite only) you will use Gate 4, main Exhibitors entrance on arrival and to exit the site.

2.6 INFORMATION/SAFETY

If you require any information or need assistance prior to arriving on site please contact Helen Jeans on 01258 488928. Whilst on site please speak to a site official or security officer or speak to Helen Jeans in the Administration Office. Please also look out for the emergency contact points around the showground where you will be able to get information and assistance.