Welcome to West Country RC Truckers Club, we hope you will enjoy being part of our friendly club. We have published this guide to outline the rules at our meets, to ensure the safety, security, and enjoyment of all our members, and to answer some of the questions we frequently get asked.
The Club is a limited company, run by our Directors; Rob Briggs, Paul Evans, Stu Loud, Allan Shillitto, and Nicola Loud, who are also Committee members, along with Duncan Perryman, Daz Knight, and Aaron Price.
Additional information is available on our website.
The club meets are held at Haywood Village Academy, 20 Whitney Crescent, Weston Super Mare, BS24 8ES, on the second Sunday of each month from September to June. Occasionally we may have to change these dates, but
this is always communicated in advance.
Web & Social Media
www.westcountryrctruckersclub.org.uk
Facebook: West Country RC Truckers Club
Instagram: westcountryrctruckersclub
Meet Rules
• No smoking or vaping is permitted on the Academy premises, including inside the boundary fencing, if you smoke or vape outside this area, please respect the local residents.
• Only Soft soled, non-marking shoes are permitted in hall.
• No metal tracked vehicles are permitted on hall floor. Please keep to layout and yards. No out of scale vehicles are permit ted on the layout.
• No running permitted inside the building.
• Keep off all gym equipment mounted on walls or stored in hall, or outside.
• There is strictly no access to the external Academy Garden or Forest area.
• Please refrain from walking around eating and drinking in the hall.
• Please be responsible for taking you own litter and rubbish home.
• Vehicles are NOT permitted to drive over any paved pedestrian areas outside the building.
• Please respect the building facilities and report any issues immediately.
• Please do not walk on layout following your model.
Complaints & suggestions
If you are unhappy about something at a meet, please speak to one of the Directors or Committee members at the time. We will do our upmost to resolve the issue immediately. Alternatively, please email us at
Yard Bookings
The Club encourages Members to develop their own working yards as they benefit the visual impact and enjoyment of the layout. Yards are booked via Stu Loud, our Layout manager. We have a process in place to book yard space, on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, as unfortunately we do not have the space for everyone to have a yard.
Facilities & Refreshments
The hall has a separate room, where we serve tea, coffee, squash and biscuits for members and spectators. Your wristband entitles you to free refreshments. Additionally, we also have a small selection of soft drinks and snacks available for purchase. We now offer hot sausage baps for purchase and may also offer further hot food options in due course.
Clothing
The club has a range of clothing, T-shirts, Polo shirts, hoodies, etc for purchase, please enquire with Nicola at the Reception desk for further details.
Children and Safeguarding
The club has a Safeguarding policy for Children and vulnerable persons. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at the meets. You are asked to ensure your child does not climb on any equipment on site, treats the layout and/or mascot trucks, and other members trucks or equipment with respect, and does not run around the hall or outside of the building.
Accidents & mishaps
Please report any accident, injury, or spillage or other mishap however small to a Director or Committee member immediately. First Aid equipment is located in the kitchen area if required. Paper towels for any spillage are located in the toilet cubicles.
Buying & selling
The club is happy for members to buy or sell trucks, equipment, or accessories either at meets, or on our Facebook group. Please ensure you are happy with your purchase and make prompt payment to the seller. The club does not accept any liability in any way for any items sold or purchased and cannot get involved in any transaction or dispute between club members.
Advice
If you are new to the hobby, please do not hesitate to ask for advice or assistance. We have some incredibly talented members in the club who are more than happy to assist you!
Please enjoy your time with us, and if in doubt ask!