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Visitor Guide V2.0 11/17 (Author ACr)

Welcome to

DiogenesA Guide for Visitors


…to Diogenes, one of the UK’s finest naturistclubs. We hope you enjoy your stay with us.This is a pleasantly located site, within easyreach of London and the Chilterns and thereare many local attractions to explore, includingthe historic local town of Chalfont St. Peter.

We hope this short guide answers most of yourquestions. If not, please see our caretakers orask one of the members. Our aim is for you toenjoy a perfect naturist holiday.

Welcome…

Getting hereDon’t Just Follow Your Satnav!

There are lots of narrow, single track roadsaround the club, many of which are unsuitablefor caravans of any size and even modestly-sized motorhomes. For your own safety andthat of others, please follow these instructionsto reach our club and do not just follow yoursatnav.

The only suitable route to the club when towinga caravan or with a motorhome is from theWest, via Chalfont St Peter and the A413. Thisroute is detailed below.

If coming from the North on the A413, proceedtowards Chalfont St Peter. Just before thevillage you will see a Tesco petrol station onyour left. Immediately after it, turn sharp left upthe hill onto Rickmansworth Lane following thesign for Horn Hill. From the South on the A 413,don’t take the roundabout turn to Chalfont StPeter Village; instead follow the A413 for a fewhundred yards then turn right intoRickmansworth Lane, again following the signfor Horn Hill.

Follow the road up the hill for about 0.5 milethen turn right at the “T” junction then almostimmediately turn left into Rickmansworth Lane.Follow this road for about a mile, payingparticular attention to the parked cars andbuilding site entrances where you mightencounter large vehicles. You will then see the“Dumb Bell” pub in front of you; turn left intoShire Lane and the visitors’’ entrance will beseen on the right hand side after a hundred orso yards. Pull in and use the gate phone tosummon a club member. This route can beseen at the following URL:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/51.6122921,-0.556136/Diogenes+Sun+Club,+Shire+Lane,+Chalfont+Saint+Peter

Coming from the M25 North. Take the A404,

signposted “Amersham” and continue for 3.3miles to Little Chalfont. Go under the railwaybridge and at 3.5 miles turn left on the B4442signposted “Chalfont St Giles” onto CokesLane. Stay on the main road, which becomesNightingales Lane, and at 6.4 miles turn left onthe A413 signposted London and Chalfont StPeter. This route then joins the main route tothe club as given above – “North on the A413”.IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU DON’T TURN OFFONTO ANY OF THE MINOR ROADS OFF TOTHE LEFT ON THE B4442, they are all narrow,single tracked in some places and not suitablefor caravans or large vehicles.

Coming from the M25 South.the intersection

with the M40 and proceed on the M40 towardsLondon. Very shortly turn off the M40 atJunction 1 and take the A40 in the direction ofGerrards Cross. After a few miles take the righthand filter onto the A413 towards Amershamand the Chalfonts. Proceed on this road untilyou come to Chalfont St Peter and then followthe instructions given above – “South on theA413”.

Our gates are wooden and there is a long wideentrance at gate 2 enabling visitors to pull offthe road completely before using the gatetelephone to indicate their arrival. Our sign is:shown below:

NB: Construction work related to the HS2rail line will be starting down the lane fromDiogenes and may cause some local levelroad disruption. Please check with ourcaretakers for the latest situation.


Pitches

Pitch Facilities

Our motor-home/caravan bays have electricalhook-up points. Campers will be shown to thecamping lawn or the lower camping lawn,which is located by the volleyball court. Visitorsare expected to use cables and electricalequipment that are in good condition and fit forpurpose. Each hook up point has an individualcircuit breaker.

The lower lawn has basic toilet and tea makingfacilities but no hook-up points. The uppercamping lawn has some electrical hookuppoints available for tent users.

A chemical toilet disposal point is located inthe top car park and water points are locatedby the caravan/motorhome pitches.

Pitch Care

Please do not dig any trenches. Tents must bemoved after seven days to avoid damage tothe grass.

We would ask that you do not drive onto thecamping lawn itself, but unload from theroadway.

When you have finished unloading please parkin one of the two car parking areas, located ateither end of the site. The internal roadwayshould be kept clear in case emergencyaccess is required.

Vacating your pitch and payment

Pitches must be vacated by 12 noon on theday of departure. If you wish to stay later,please speak to the caretakers.

We accept cash or cheque (payable to‘Phoenix Recreational Society’). Please followthe instructions in the camping folder andplace your payment in the treasurer’s box in thehallway. Our caretakers can also accept cardpayments.

Barbecues

These are allowed on site, but open fires arenot. Communal barbecues are locatedbetween the camping area and the indoorpool. A stock of wood is available by thebarbecue area or you may use your owncharcoal.

On arrivalBooking in

When you are unloaded and pitched, ask thecaretakers to sign you in. You can pay onarrival or departure by agreement with thecaretakers.

The Gates

You will be given the gate code when you arebooked in. For safety and security please donot give this to anyone else, nor let anyoneelse on site. Do not answer the gate to callers,but inform the caretakers or a committeemember.

To operate the gate:

● Press C once;

● Enter the gate code, pressing firmly;

● Twist the gate knob and at the same timepress down on the gate lever to release thegate;

● Always secure the gate when open. It isheavy and may blow onto your car (or you!)unless secured.

● Once you are through the gate, pull it to,engage the lock and twist the knob anti-clockwise to lock it.

If you find yourself locked out then use thephone by gate 1 (furthest from the Dumb Bellpub) to summon assistance.

If you are returning after dark you may wish tocarry a torch.


Leisure and Sports Facilities

Pools

The indoor pool is available whenever thehouse is unlocked. The outdoor pool isheated from the end of May until midSeptember.

No swimwear is permitted at any time. Pleaserefer to the pool safety instructions, and showerbefore using the pools. To conserve energy, wepolitely ask you to cover the pools if you are thelast user .

Outdoor Sports

We have four miniten courts available forbooking (free of charge), one of which is alsomarked out for tennis. Badminton andvolleyball courts are also available.

Ten petanque pistes are available in front of thehouse and by the indoor pool complex. If youwish to borrow boules, these can be foundbehind the lift off panel at the bottom of themain staircase in the house.

For the Children

The outdoor play area is well equipped with anup to date climbing frame, slide , trampolineand swings. There is also a lovely play house(The Sun Hut), and a sand pit.

Upstairs in the house is the well equipped playroom with TV and DVD facilities.

We do ask that parents ensure that childrenleave the rooms tidy after use please.

Indoor Relaxation

The TV lounge upstairs is ideal for quietrelaxation and is equipped with a TV and DVD

player. There is a selection of books to borrow,both downstairs in the hall and on the upstairslanding. We also have an upstairs gamesroom with table tennis and darts.

Sauna

The sauna is located in the stable block andsessions are run on Wednesday, Saturday andSunday from 5 p.m. until approximately 7 p.m.for a suggested £2 donation. Friday evening‘chill out’ saunas are held every month - seethe notice board for details. Please observe thehealth warnings displayed in the sauna block.

Wi-Fi

Wi-fi coverage is good inside the house andthe grounds close to it. We have a limiteddownload service so we would ask that usersrefrain from large downloads such as movies.The access code is displayed on the noticeboard in the tea room.

If you do require heavy Internet use, we wouldask that you pop a donation in the treasurer’sbox in the hallway.

Tea Bar

The tea bar in the main house is available fortea, coffee and squash at a small charge. Icecreams and pizzas are also on sale here.Please pay in the honesty box provided. Thereis also a recycling box in this area.

Catering Facilities


Kitchen

The main kitchen has two large cookers,microwaves, fridges and a freezer in thescullery, where there are also shelves forvisitors’ use. Please use the ‘post-it’ notesprovided to label your food in the fridges.

For safety reasons please do not leave childrenunder 12 alone in the kitchen.

A washing machine is available in the rearscullery (donation payable). Please leave soiledtea towels in the wash basket located here.

Rubbish and Recycling

We aim to minimise the rubbish we generate.Recycling boxes for glass, plastic and cans arelocated in the rear scullery and there is one forice cream boxes in the tea bar.

General waste should be placed in the binsprovided, Please replace the sack if a bin is fulland place the full sack in the wheely bin by thescullery door.

Please ensure that refuse is securely tied asanimals may gain access at night and cause amess.

If possible we would prefer that campers takerecycling to one of the local recycling points (inChalfont St. Peter and Chalfont St. Giles). Pleaseask for directions.

Cleanliness and Food Hygiene

We respectfully ask that all visitors assist us inkeeping the facilities useable by cleaningsurfaces, washing up and putting awaycrockery etc.

If you wish to put any item(s) of food or drink inthe fridge or freezer in the kitchen, please useone of the labels provided to label each itemwith your name, and the date you put it in thefridge / freezer.

Please throw away any unused food / drinkunless you intend to consume it later.

items still in the fridge 7 days after they werefirst put there must be removed and disposedof and may be removed without notice bymembers. Uncooked vegetables and fruitshould go in the compost bin and otherfoodstuffs should go in the food bin in thekitchen).

Photography

You may photograph members of your ownparty, but please respect the privacy ofmembers and other visitors and do notphotograph anybody without their expresspermission. Covert photography is completelyunacceptable. Any breaches of theserequirements may result in your stay beingterminated without refund.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted onsite, except forassistance dogs.

Conduct

Diogenes is a family orientated club wheregenuine naturism is practised. We thereforerequire standards of behaviour in line withthose expected at non-naturist sites. Wereserve the right to terminate your stay withoutrefund in the event of inappropriate orantisocial behaviour.

The club’s code of conduct, which applies to allmembers and visitors, is attached and isdisplayed on the noticeboard.

General Information

The main toilet and shower facilities are in themain house, with a changing room adjacent.An accessible toilet is located in the hallway ofthe house.

Please help us keep these facilities pleasant bycleaning them after use. Please dry off in theshower area and do not track water across thefloors adjacent as this can cause a slipping risk.

If the facilities are not satisfactory or there isneed of supplies then please bring it to theattention of the caretakers or a committeemember so that we may resolve any issues.

As the house is locked at night, access to thetoilets is via the door at the rear of the house.

Further toilets and showers are available in thesauna suite (when open) and a basic toiletfacility is located on the lower camping lawnadjacent to the volleyball court. (Summer only).

Toilet & Washroom Facilities


We ask that reasonable quiet is observed onsite after 11 p.m.

Child Safeguarding

Diogenes is a safe environment for children butthere are a number of areas such as pools,which may be dangerous if not used correctly.Parents are expected to supervise their childrenwhile on site.

Diogenes operates a rigorous safeguardingpolicy to which all members subscribe. Anyallegations of inappropriate behaviour involvingchildren will be reported to the police withoutquestion.

In an Emergency

The house fire alarm is a loud continuous tone.Please leave by the nearest fire exit andassemble on the rear lawn away from thehouse. Do not stop to collect belongings. Fireextinguishers are intended only to enable youto escape, so please do not attempt to fight thefire yourself. Fire buckets are also located in allcamping areas.

Summon the fire brigade by dialling 999 or 112and give the address as:

HillviewShire LaneChalfont St. Peter,SL9 0QY

A payphone is located in the main entrancelobby of the house. If the emergency servicesare called, please ensure that someoneunlocks gate 2 and is present to flag downemergency service vehicles and direct them tothe scene of the incident.

First aid kits are located in the kitchen, mainhallway and sauna lounge.

Contact Information

Telephone: 01494 873055 (house/caretakers)

A list of useful local numbers (such as Doctors)is on the tea bar notice boards.

Names and photographs of committeemembers are in the main hallway.

Local Information

We keep a range of leaflets and flyers for localattractions, but why not ask our members forrecommendations of places to visit, pubs,restaurants and shops etc. Many of ourmembers are local and they will be pleased tohelp!

Diogenes is a member of the Chalfont St. PeterChamber of Commerce and we encourage youto support local businesses. It is a beautifulvillage, with many small independent shops, aswell as a good sized Co-Op store for yourprovisions There is a large Tesco store inAmersham.

Our local pub ‘The Dumb Bell’ is at the end ofthe lane and serves a wide range of food anddrink. Just turn left out of the gates and it is aminute or two away.

Locally, the Chiltern Open Air Museum is a tenminute walk and is a delightful place to wanderround to explore the range of old buildings fromacross the area, and lovingly restored.

Travel to London is possible from Amershamand Rickmansworth on the LondonUnderground Metropolitan Line to Baker Street,or by Chiltern Trains to Marylebone fromRickmansworth, Amersham and GerrardsCross.

Diogenes is also well located for major touristattractions which are an easy drive away.

Firstly there is Windsor, home of the Monarchwhere, as well as the Castle, you can alsoexplore the Thames on one of the many rivercruises, or enjoy the famous Legoland themepark, with thrills for all the family.

We are also perfectly located for Harry PotterWorld at nearby Leavesden.

The local area has many attractive footpathwalks to explore, including the Chiltern Way.

The High Street, Chalfont St. Peter


The committee andmembers of Diogenes

hope you have awonderful stay!

How Big is Your Rig?

Diogenes is a tranquil club set in the heart ofthe English countryside. It’s a country estate, nota caravan park! Space is limited, so there aresome practical limits on the size of rig (car andcaravan combination or motorhome) that wecan accommodate as follows:

Caravans –

· The maximum towing length, i.e., car &caravan rig, is 14 metres.

· Maximum length of caravan (shippinglength, including drawbar) is usually 7metres but up to 8 metres may bepossible if some of our larger bays areavailable.

· Twin-axled caravans are not permitted.

· It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to back yourcaravan into our bays using your car sobe prepared to manhandle your caravanor, better still, use a motor mover!

· No awnings are allowed.

· Cars must be parked in the separate carpark, not in the caravan bays.

Motorhomes

The maximum length of motorhome we canaccommodate is 10 metres. Even then, thismay be too big for some of our bays.

Please ensure you let us know the size of yourrig on your booking form so that we canallocate an appropriate bay for you.

Vehicle and Rig Information For your notes:

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