Harris Park Bowling Club

Harris Park, Fern Bank, Cockermouth, CUMBRIA, CA13 0DF

Completed application 002815 which is a Conversion (Grandfather Rights) for Club Premises Certificate from 24/11/2005 to indefinite

Applicant(s)

Permitted Activities

• an indoor sporting event
• a performance of live music
• any playing of recorded music
• entertainment facilities for dancing
• the supply of alcohol
• the supply of alcohol

Additional Conditions

• EMBEDDED CONDITIONS - CLUB PREMISES CERTIFICATE

   

   

  Private Entertainment

   

  The provision of regulated entertainment, that is, the provision of dancing, music or any other entertainment of the like kind, is prohibited (unless it is a licensable activity included in this licence) with the exception of pre-booked private events limited to pre-invited guests only.

   

  Recorded Music

   

  Provision may be made for the public entertainment in the premises by the reproduction of wireless (including television) broadcasts (or of programmes included in any programme service [within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990] other than a sound or television broadcasting service), or of public entertainment by way of music and singing only which is provided solely by the reproduction of recorded sound.

   

  Licensing Act 2003 Mandatory Conditions

   

  Mandatory condition where Door Supervisors are provided

   

  Any individual employed on the premises to carry out a security activity must be licensed by the Security Industry Authority.

   

  Mandatory Conditions for club premises with off sales

   

  (a)              The supply of alcohol for consumption off the club premises must be made at a time when the premises are open for the purposes of supplying alcohol, in accordance with the club premises certificate, to members of the club for consumption on the premises.

  (b)              Any alcohol supplied for consumption off the premises must be in a sealed container; and

  (c)              That any supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises must be made to a member of the club in person.

   

• CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY LICENSING COMMITTEE

   

  PPN4

  All external doors and windows shall be kept closed when regulated entertainment is being provided except in the event of an emergency.

   

  PPN6

  The licence holder or his representative shall conduct regular assessments of the noise coming from the premises on every occasion the premises are used for regulated entertainment and shall take steps to reduce the level of noise where it is likely to cause a disturbance to local residents.  A written record shall be made of those assessments in a log book kept for that purpose and shall include the time and date of the checks, the person making them and the results including any remedial action.

   

  PPN9

  There shall be placed at all exits from the premises in a place where they can be seen and easily read by the public (or member and their guests) notices pointing out the needs of local residents and the need to leave the premises and the area quietly. (Note:  this includes reference to vehicles.)

   

  PPN10

  No explosive, firework or pyrotechnic shall be discharged in or from the premises which may cause a disturbance to the local area.  Notice of a proposed event shall be served on the Council, the Chief Fire Officer, the Environmental Health Officer and the Chief Police Officer, not less than 28 days before the proposed date of any such event.  Any such event shall be conducted in accordance with conditions or restrictions required by the Chief Fire Officer, the Environmental Health Officer and the Chief Police Officer.

   

  PPN14

  The placing of bottles into receptacles outside the premises is not permitted to take place after/between the hours of 2000 and 0800 to minimise disturbance to nearby properties.

   

  PPN 15

  The playing of live or recorded music in garden areas and other external spaces of the premises is not permitted.

   

  PS1 - Gas Testing

  Any gas boiler, calorifier or other gas appliances will be tested at least every 12 months by CORGI authorised workmen and subsequent satisfactory and valid inspection report to be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority.

   

  PS2 - Electrical Installation Testing

  The electrical installation shall be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent person.  A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an officer of the authority.

   

  PS4 - RCD

  Each socket outlet circuit or individual socket outlets used for regulated entertainment shall be protected by an integral residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA (0.03 amps).  Every such circuit and residual current device shall  be inspected and tested at intervals specified by a competent  person.  A satisfactory and valid inspection report shall be available on site for inspection by an authorised officer of the authority.

   

  PS5 - Licensee Safety Inspection

  Before the premises are opened for the purposes authorised by the licence an inspection shall be carried out by the licence holder to ensure that the premises are safe for use.

   

  PS6 - First Aid

  There shall be maintained on the premises at all times an adequate and appropriate supply of first aid equipment and materials for the use of customers.

   

• CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH OPERATING SCHEDULE

   

   

  1.              We comply with all the rules and regulations given to us by the many differing bodies to the best of our ability.

   

  2.              Our premises are kept clean and tidy in all areas.  All waste food is disposed of in black plastic bags into wheelie bins.  Most bottles from the bar are returnable and left inside until collected; any other bottles are disposed of with the waste.

   

  3.              The buildings are all locked up when not in use with the bug windows metal shuttered and some windows barred.

   

  4.              All our outside benches are secured to the concrete or wall.

   

  5.              Crime and disorder has not been an issue as the clientele of the club is mature - mostly senior citizens.

   

  6.              All safety and fire regulations are adhered to with regular checks of equipment taking place.

   

  7.              We have facilities for wheelchair users - a ramp to the building and a disabled toilet.

   

  8.              Kitchen facilities are of a good standard and kept clean with a personal hand washing facility.

   

  9.              Any member becoming offensive can be brought before the Committee and membership is taken away if necessary.

   

  10.              No alcohol is taken out of the bar area.

   

  11.              Children are always accompanied by an adult that they know, usually family, and never served alcohol.

   

  12.              No children attend evening socials.