47th Jalsa Salana Instructions Booklet-2013 v2 - Copy

Hadeeqatul Mahdi (Oaklands Farm) Alton, by Private Cars.
Members coming from European Countries who are travelling by cars are reminded
that cars are driven on the left hand side of the road in the United Kingdom. The
roads in the vicinity of Hadeeqatul Mahdi are particularly narrow. The speed limit on
these roads is 30 / 40 m.p.h
Guests arriving by car are advised to seek guidance from their own motoring organisations
regarding route maps, Insurance, UK driving Rules and Regulations and Breakdown
cover.
It is important to bring the relevant documents with you (for example Driving Licences,
Insurance Policy documents etc).
Guests are reminded that the UK Jama'at accepts no responsibility for any loss or
damage to vehicles or any other valuables in Cars , which are parked in car park
at Country Market or Hadeeqatul Mahdi.
All guests coming from Europe are reminded that they have to park their cars in
Islamabad for the three days of Jalsa and use Shuttle bus service to travel to/ from
Hadeeqatul Mahdi. There will not be any arrangements to park cars at Hadeeqatul
Mahdi.
Transport Policy for UK Members
The Jalsa transport policy during the last two years was great success and most welcomed
by Local Council/Police and Highway authorities. The credit for this success
goes to all members of the Jamaat for their cooperation with the administration to make
the transport policy a success.
The salient features are as follows:
A. The members of the London/Middlesex & South Regions are encouraged to
use train services from London to Alton, and use the shuttle service from Alton
to Hadeeqatul Mahdi and back.
B. In case, members of the above Regions have to use their own cars, they would
be allowed to park their cars at Country Market and use shuttle service between
Country Market and Hadeeqatul Mahdi.
C. Disabled person from the UK and overseas will be issued a pass, on application,
to park their cars in Hadeeqatul Mahdi .They should submit their application
duly verified by their respective Presidents along with the proof of disability.
D. The members of the Jamaat from outside London/Middlesex & South Regions
could apply as per last year for one pass per family to bring cars to H/ Mahdi.
Any additional cars should be parked at Country Market and use the shuttle
service.
E. The members are advised to apply for parking permit well in advance. All
applications should be addressed to Afsar Jalsa Salana and come through their
local Presidents. Please provide the following information.. (!) Name and
AIMS No. (2) Car Registration No. (3) Disability proof.
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