Maldon Shed Project
July 2014
Code of Conduct
This
Code
of
Conduct
has
been
prepared
in
order
to
ensure
that
participants/attendees in the Maldon Shed Project comply with the following
criteria:
A. Terms and Conditions of the Planning Consent granted by Maldon District
Council regarding the use of the Facilities at Maldon Cemetery.
B. Terms and Conditions of the Lease executed between Maldon District Council
and the Trustees of Maldon & District Community Voluntary Service.
C. Terms and Conditions of the appropriate Health and Safety Regulations as they
apply to use of such facilities.
Attendance at all or any of the permissible sessions of the Maldon Shed Project will
deem acceptance of this Code of Conduct,
the specific contents of which is
detailed below.

The Maldon Shed Project will be run in accordance with the Maldon and
District CVS Equal Opportunities policy.

Interested parties should apply formally for Membership of the Project by
contacting Maldon & District CVS or Emailing theshed@maldoncvs.org.uk

The Shed Project will be open at the following times.
o Wednesdays, morning session 10.00am until 1.00pm
o Wednesdays, afternoon session 1.00pm until 4.00pm
o Saturdays, morning session 10.00am until 1.00pm

Members will be required to utilise the booking system in order to reserve a
place on each or any session.
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July 2014
Booking allocation will be on a first come basis and will be limited only by the
buildings capacity as stipulated by the fire services and as determined by the
lease.
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Bookings can only be made one week in advance.
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There will be an annual membership cost of £1 an in addition there will be a
weekly non refundable charge of £1 per session attended, payable at the time
of arrival. Non payment or non attendance will be carried over for no more
than one additional session after which time arrears must be paid in full
before booking a further session. To avoid this we require 24 hours notice of
non attendance.

Members are reminded that the project is run at a working cemetery and all
are expected to behave in a manner that respects the operation of the
cemetery.

Power tools may only be used inside the designated Project area within the
Shed.

Even when inside the Shed, no power tools may be used when
o the Chapel is in use
o Any memorial service is taking place within the Cemetery

Members must observe and respect the “Noise Status” boards on display
within the shed.
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No personal tools are to be brought into the Shed.

Alcohol is not permitted anywhere within the cemetery or within the Shed.
Any person disregarding this will be asked to leave the session.
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July 2014
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No music is permitted within the Shed.
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At the end of each session any dust, dirt or waste material shall be collected
up for disposal.

A Session Manager, appointed by MDCVS, will be in attendance whenever the
Project is open. The manager will be responsible for dealing with:
o Decisions regarding Noise Status
o Liaison with Cemetery staff
o Health and Safety, First Aid or similar
o Any other issues that may arise

Any person causing wilful damage to tools, equipment of project items will be
asked to leave the session.
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Any person engaged in disorderly conduct will be asked to leave the session.

Any person failing to carry out any reasonable requests from the Session
Manager will be asked to leave the session.
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Any person appearing to be under the influence of drink or drugs will not be
permitted to join the session.

Any person using threatening or abusive language will be asked to leave the
session.
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Members attention is drawn to the specific safety and operational rules for
the workshop, materials and equipment, especially power tools, that are
displayed on Notice Boards within the Project Area.
This Code of Conduct will be reviewed by the Steering Group on an annual basis or
as required.