The lake and surrounding area has been purchased in order that it will be preserved as a natural beauty spot and wildlife area and in the interests of all members the following rules should be adhered to :-
1. £12 per year to be paid to ‘The Company’ (by all members) commencing 2006 at the AGM to cover maintenance and administration costs. Any changes to be discussed at each AGM.
2. £10 per year to be paid to ‘The Fishing Club’ for any member wanting to fish to help towards stocking and maintenance.
3. Any member who has not paid will be prohibited from the lake area and any access restricted.
4. Members backing onto the lake area to have gated access and pathway down to the main path. This cleared pathway to be no wider than 1 metre.
5. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
6. Residents are requested not to introduce neighbouring children into the lake are, thereby creating a common playground.
7. The burning of garden refuse, building of compost heaps and depositing of any kind of rubbish in the lake area is prohibited.
8. Trees, hedges, boundary hedgerow and any other plants within the confines of the Lake area must not be removed, cut or trimmed without prior permission being granted by the Company.
9. Swimming, paddling and boating on the Lake is strictly forbidden.
10. Dogs are only permitted in the Lake area with their owner and only when on a lead.
11. Dog mess must be removed by owners.
12. No one to be allowed in the Lake area after sunset or before dawn.
13. No fires, barbecues or loud music to be allowed.
14. No ball games.
15. The rules regarding fishing to be set out by the White Swan Piscatorials.
16. No member to give access to friends and neighbours unless accompanied by the member.
17. All members and visitors enter this area at their own risk.
18. The privileges of membership may be withdrawn from any member found contravening the above regulations.