Safety
Your safety is important to us.
Stay Safe
Do NOT leave your possessions unattended. They may be removed and destroyed if suspicious.
If you find an unattended item report it to the stewards on the field, RAF cadet, or at the Information Desk - near First Aid Tent at entrance.
Terrorism - National threat level in the UK is “substantial” (level 3 of 5 ) Be prepared, protect yourself first. Report any suspicious activity.
Know where eveyone is, especially children. Arrange meeting places and times. We have staff with enhanced DBS certification (formerly CRB) to care for lost children and there are qualified First Aid personnel with appropriate equipment present.
Also, stay hydrated in hot weather. Water is always available. Keep our site clean, tidy and safe. Yellow bins for general rubbish and recycling bins for glass and food waste are available. Please report to housekeepers at information point if any are full
Safety Information
First Aid
- Our First Aid Tent can be found near the YWP open sided marquee (marked on our field plan) or make contact with any Air Cadet personnel who have radio contact.
A Defibrillator unit is located on the outside wall of the Pavilion, facing toilet block.
Lost Children and Property – please report to the Air Cadet Command Tent near YWP marquee (marked 1 on field plan)
Leaving and entering the Showground by car
- Entering the site and parking vehicles is entirely at the owner’s own risk. Please follow the directions of our marshals, they are there to allow you to arrive and leave safely. Please pay attention to any instructions given to minimise the risk of accidents. There is a site wide speed limit of 5mph. Please obey the ONE WAY traffic directions and use extreme caution across the site.
Pedestrians please avoid the perimeter track used by vehicles. Remember this is a field site and the ground may be uneven in places.
Families. Please keep any young children under direct supervision. Please respect all safety barriers and take care in all parts of the site. Keep away from river bank.
Easy Access toilets
Baby Changing facilities
are provided at the toilet blocks
( Toilets are located at entry point to the Show, with additional units located next to The Festival Marquee at the top of the field. See Field Plan )
NO SMOKING
areas include within all marquees and all car parking places.
Fire
- in the event of fire whistles will blow repeatedly, evacuate the marquees and wait for further instruction in the Play Area near main entrance to showground. Routes are marked by signs and are shown on our Field Plan.
If you discover a fire, raise the alarm by shouting “Fire”. Do not put yourself at risk. Move away from danger in an orderly manner. Marshals will spread the alarm and assist in evacuation of any affected marquees.
Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets are located next to bar and next to stage in main marquee, next to the outside stage in the Festival Marquee, and further extinguishers are located in the Pavilion, inside doorway to the right-hand side.
Serious Threat of Danger.
If an incident occurs that is considered a risk to visitors, announcements will be made by public address speakers and repeated by stewards and all visitors should move to the centre of the Main Arena or Arena 2 as directed by stewards. If it becomes necessary to then evacuate the site instructions will be given as to which route to take. All persons must leave on foot. Vehicles must not be moved. Do not return to cars until it has been announced safe to do so. Be aware that police and rescue vehicles may need to enter the site through the main entrance. Keep the trackway clear.
Field Plan.
A site plan is included in our programme and is available at our information desk. This shows the location of safety equipment and services. Also marked are fire exits and escape routes.
If you have any concerns or questions please let us know at our information desk. If urgent ask any marshal or steward, identifiable by blue Auckley Show shirt, high-viz jacket or cadet uniform, for assistance to communicate to our control centre.
Auckley Show Committee on behalf of our community, would like to thank 558 Squadron Air Training Corp Finningley for their service helping us deliver a safe community event.
