• Hirers must be aged 18 or over to book The Waiting Room Pool
• The Hirer takes responsibility for the health and safety and behaviour of all members of their group
• The Hirer must ensure that everyone in their group is made aware of and adheres to the terms and conditions of The Waiting Room Pool hire, house keeping, pool and hot tub rules – which, for easy reference, will also be on display on the notice board in The Waiting Room Pool changing room area
• If the Hirer or any member of their group fail to abide by the terms and conditions of The Waiting Room Pool hire, they may be asked to leave the Old Station premises and may also not be permitted to book The Waiting Room Pool again in the future
• No lifeguard or video surveillance is provided in The Waiting Room Pool. The Hirer and their group must take responsibility for their own health and safety and must be aware that they enter the Old Station grounds and use The Waiting Room Pool facilities at their own risk
• The Hirer must ensure that at least one adult swimmer (over 18 years of age) takes responsibility for every two babies/young children or inexperienced/non swimmers in their group
• Whilst using The Waiting Room Pool facilities, the Hirer must keep a mobile phone available with contact details of the Owners (Jacqui: 07976 700870 / Tim: 07930 743630) in case help is needed or, in the event of an emergency to call the emergency services. Please note that the Owners may not always be on site and/or available to respond during your period of hire. Note: free Wi-Fi is provided so the Hirer/group can connect to their phone network using the Wi-Fi signal at the start of their hire session so as to be prepared for any emergency.
• An emergency button is fitted on the wall next to noticeboard in the changing room area – in the event of an emergency of any type the Hirer or any member of the group should press this button which activates an external alarm siren for the Owners attention, who will attend the site as quickly as possible
• The Owners of The Waiting Room Pool will not be held responsible or liable for any injury, illness, accident of the Hirer or their group or the loss or damage to their property however caused either directly or indirectly in or outside of The Waiting Room Pool or in the grounds of or en-route to the Old Station
• The Owners of The Waiting Room Pool reserve the right to cancel any booking at any time without reason or prior notice –  although notice will always be given if possible
• The Hirer is not permitted to sub-let their booking to another person
• Dogs/pets are not permitted at the Old Station and must not be left unattended in vehicles parked at the Old Station during the period of hire without the prior agreement from the Owners
• The Hirer and their group should be aware that CCTV is in operation and recording at the entrance to and in the grounds of the Old Station but is not provided inside The Waiting Room Pool building

Please give consideration to the efficient and effective running of The Waiting Room Pool facilities

At the end of your hire, please ensure that the facilities are left in the same order provided on your arrival. Hirers and their group must arrive and depart within the agreed hire time

• Your hire agreement is for the hire of the facilities at The Waiting Room Pool and parking in the designated parking spaces provided
• The Hirer must ensure that all members of the group park in the allocated spaces provided and enter and leave the Old Station by the same route and do not trespass on to the Old Station grounds, which is the Owners private home and gardens
• The Waiting Room Pool is located in a rural residential area, we would therefore appreciate all noise outside of the building to be kept to a minimum as you arrive and leave the Old Station
• Outdoor footwear must be removed before entering The Waiting Room Pool building and can be placed in the storage box provided at the entrance
• Talcum powder is not permitted inside The Waiting Room Pool building
• Babies/incontinent swimmers must use swim nappies – used swim nappies must be taken home with hirers at the end of hire
• The Hire Group is welcome to pair their devices with the built in bluetooth speakers provided; instructions for use can be found in the changing room area. Please use the remote control with dry hands only and keep the volume for your enjoyment only
• If the Hirer and group find anything to be damaged, faulty or broken or if any faults, breakages or damage occurs during your period of hire, please report the details to the Owners straight away: Jacqui: 07976 700870 or Tim: 07930 743630

• Eating, drinking, smoking, vaping or taking any form of banned drugs or substances is strictly prohibited in the pool, hot tub or inside The Waiting Room Pool building or Old Station grounds
• If you are suffering from a contagious or transmittable illness, are feeling unwell, dizzy or faint or if you have open cuts, sores, wounds or are bleeding, if you have a severe outbreak of eczema or if you have suffered from a bout of diarrhoea or vomiting in the previous 48 hours you are strictly not permitted to enter The Waiting Room Pool or use any of the facilities within
• To maintain the health and water quality of the pool and hot tub, please shower and wash with soap and water, removing make up, spray tan, sun tan lotions and body creams before and after using the facilities
• Long hair should be tied up with a band which is available in the changing room area
• Do not bring detergents, oils, soap, powder, lotions, creams or liquids into the pool or hot tub
• It is not advisable to use the pool or hot tub after consuming a heavy meal
• Before entering the swimming pool, parents/carers of any babies, young children or adults who wear nappies, must ensure that good quality adequate swim nappies have been fitted to ensure the safe water quality is maintained for all pool users
• Any used nappies must be changed in the changing room area only and taken home with the hirer/group at the end of hire 
• Running, back flipping, pushing, ‘bombing’, fighting or boisterous play in or around the pool or poolside is not permitted
• Diving is not permitted at the pool which is 1.5 metres or 5 feet deep
• We particularly ask that Hirers and their group, look out for each other during their hire, especially whilst in the pool

Please be aware that babies and anyone under the age of 15 years are particularly vulnerable in a pool environment, we mention this because, very sadly, half of all recorded drowning fatalities in the UK are in this age group – so please be aware of this and considerate to all members in the group during your hire

The health and safety of all who use The Waiting Room Pool facilities is our number one priority so please stay aware of any risks and hazards specific to your own hire group
Please be aware that there is often little or no warning of a person drowning, especially a baby or young child and this preventable event can occur in complete silence without any signs of distress. Please always keep a close eye on all members of your group and be especially focused of any vulnerable, inexperienced or non swimmers in your group

• Eating, drinking, smoking, vaping, taking any form of banned drugs or substances is strictly prohibited in the pool, hot tub or inside The Waiting Room Pool building or Old Station grounds
• If you are suffering from a contagious or transmittable illness, are feeling unwell, dizzy or faint or if you have open cuts, sores or wounds or are bleeding, if you have a severe outbreak of eczema or if you have suffered from a bout of diarrhoea or vomiting in the previous 48 hours you are strictly not permitted to use the pool or hot tub
• To maintain the health and water quality of the pool and hot tub, please shower and wash with soap and water, removing make up, spray tan, sun tan lotions and body creams before and after using the facilities.
• Long hair should be tied up with a band which is available in the changing room area
• Do not bring detergents, oils, soap, powder, lotions, creams or liquids into the swimming pool or hot tub
• It is not advisable to use the pool or hot tub after consuming a heavy meal
• The maximum number of bathers in the hot tub is six
• Babies and children under 14 years of age are not permitted to use the hot tub
• If you are pregnant, suffering from a heart condition, low or high blood pressure, epilepsy, diabetes, hearing or sight impairment or any known serious illness, or are generally not feeling well or are in a poor state of health, please contact your doctor for advice before using the hot tub
• For your health and safety, please do not enter the hot tub if it is more than 39.5 degrees (check the display) and contact the Owners
• Enter and exit the hot tub slowly and carefully to avoid falling or slipping, be aware that the steps and the floor around the hot tub area may be wet so always take extra care
• Users are not permitted to jump or dive into the hot tub
• Do not submerge your head under the water 
• It is advisable not to stay in the hot tub for more than 15 minutes at a time; take a break and cool off in between soaks
• Do not sit, lie or walk on the hot tub cover or use it as a baby changing station
• Do not adjust any of the settings on the hot tub. The only controls for hirers use are the lights and jets buttons. Do not turn off the jets inside the tub, these act to keep the hot tub water clean and fresh whilst in operation and please do not take off the head rests
• Please do not attempt to clean the hot tub

Bookings for hire of The Waiting Room Pool may be cancelled by the hirer up to 48 hours in advance of hire, after this time no refunds will be given for any reason. Please contact the Owners if you would like to cancel or transfer a booking to another date/time.

All refunds will be payable minus the booking fee incurred by the Owners at time of booking.