Allan Birt requested that I post this to make you all aware of the rules. It states the 'Conditions for Using the Beach Area 2011' as agreed between Mark Parnall and The Parish Council.

St. Gennys Parish Council,

Legion Hall, St Gennys, Bude, EX23 0NS.

Crackington Haven

Conditions for Using the Beach Area 2011

The majority of the beach area at the Haven is Common Land, and, as such, activities upon it are regulated by Act of Parliament. The entire beach area is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), protected under further Government legislation. To ensure that these regulations are adhered to, the following conditions now apply. This makes the whole Beach a Pedestrian-Only Area and allows enjoyment of it without the proximity of motor vehicles. There are also safety and insurance factors.

All motor-powered vehicles and bicycles are covered by these regulations.

The ‘Beach Area’ comprises the Beach (the intertidal area), the upper Beach (the littoral land), and the Surf Club area.

1. Organisations using the Upper Beach and the Surf Club Area for Fundraising Activities.

Vehicles are allowed onto the area only to unload and load. During the fundraising activity all vehicles are to be parked in the available car parks.

The bollard restricting access to the south side of the Beach is to be in position at all times vehicles are not passing.

2. Those Launching Boats.

Vehicles and trailers being used for launching boats must not be parked on the Beach area. After launching vehicles and trailers must be parked in the available car parks.

The bollard conditions in 1. also apply here.

3. Marriages

Please contact the Pariah Clerk for notification of dates.

4. Parking

There are no circumstances when vehicles are to be allowed to park on the access to the north ramp side, except 1) Those owners with legal rights to park and have access & 2) In the case of an emergency.

5. Beach Parties – Please ensure you remove all your rubbish from the beach and dispose of the glass waste in the bins. If there are any problems with Beach Parties please contact either the Parish Clerk 01840 230141 or Jane Anderson (Beach Portfolio Holder) 01840 230504. Please BBQ considerately and cover any hot stones where your tray has been standing. Children have severely burned their feet on hot stones after tray removal. Please dispose of your tray by taking it home with you. DO NOT put it in the plastic refuse bins (you could start a fire) unless it is completely cold!.

6. Lifeguards are requested to kindly park otherwise than on the beach. The Parish Council will reserve 2 spaces for your use and issue you with a Parking Permit. We value our Lifeguards – they are a great asset to our Parish, but we regret are unable to permit you to park in the sandpit area by the surf club.

Failure to comply with these regulations will result in permission for future activities being reviewed.