Dogs at SWCC from Paul Meredith ~ Chairman

Members, guests and visitors have long been allowed to bring dogs to SWCC and to bring them into certain areas within the main HQ as defined in the Club Rules - Rule 12. Application and adherence to this rule has been variously flexible over the years but it is there to be enforced if the situation so demands.

The Committee have, on a number of occasions, sought to draw dog owner’s attention to the sensitivity of the dog issue and asked them to act accordingly. Whilst some have responded in a positive way there remain those who have not. The Committee have therefore again been asked to review the situation.

Given that the previous ‘light touch’ response has not been wholly successful the Committee has regrettably felt that clarification, strengthening and a request for a more robust adherence to Rule 12 is required.

This is not an attempt to ban dogs from SWCC but rather an attempt to ensure that the health, safety, comfort, enjoyment of all those who stay at the HQ is not compromised by the inconsiderate actions of a few. The revised Rule 12 now reads as follows:

Animals must not be brought into the sleeping, cooking or dining areas under any circumstances.
Animals may only be brought into the two Common Rooms in cottages 8 and 9 and only providing that no one present objects.
Animals shall not be fed within the main HQ building. Animals upon SWCC property shall be under direct supervision at all times.

We would ask that all those who use the cottages respect this rule change and act accordingly.

Regards

Paul Meredith chairman@swcc.org.uk

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