BERWICKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION TRADE and CRAFT STAND REGULATIONS 2023

1. The Association reserves the right to refuse or place limitations on any application for space and to return fees, either wholly or in part, or otherwise deal with any application.

2. Exhibitors are not permitted to arrange a stand or place signs in such a manner as to obstruct or adversely affect the display of other exhibitors. Signs and guy ropes must not be allowed to project beyond the space allotted. Infringements of this regulation will be dealt with by the Secretary in conjunction with the Stewards and any costs incurred in removing obstructions will be recharged to the Exhibitor concerned.

3. Trading from stands is restricted to that described on the application form and exhibitors are not permitted to sub-let the whole or any part of the space allotted.

4. All liability on Trade or Craft Stands lies with the exhibitor who is solely responsible for insurance arrangements and compliance with Fire and Health and Safety provisions.

5. Exhibitors will be responsible for the removal of refuse and the restoration of the site occupied by them. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in any necessary works being undertaken by the Association and the costs incurred will be recharged to the exhibitor.

6. Access to Showground

a) Exhibitors will be issued with admission passes and windscreen labels as detailed in the Guidance Notes items E. and G. approx 2 weeks prior to the show.

b) Any vehicle not displaying the appropriate windscreen label will be directed to the Public Car Park.

c) All exhibitors must park in the Exhibitor’s Car Park which will be at the west end of the Showground. Exhibitors windscreen labels do not allow unrestricted movement or parking in the Showground while the show is open to the public.

d) Stewards within the Showground are empowered to authorise the removal of indiscriminately parked vehicles where their presence is likely to hinder free movement or cause a public nuisance.

e) Any occupant of an exhibitor’s vehicle not in possession of a valid admission pass will be required to pay the full admission charge.

7. The Association will not be responsible for any accident which may be caused by implements, machinery or any other items brought onto the site by an exhibitor. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors shall hold the Association blameless for, and indemnify it against, any legal proceedings arising from any accident caused by exhibits, exhibitors or their agents.