How we’re keeping you safeBefore attending an event at Foundry please carefully read the information below. Covid PassWe recognise that covid passes are controversial but feel the benefits of protecting our staff and customers outweigh the negatives. As such, we’re requesting that people show proof of covid status before entering the venue. You will need proof of a double vaccination, a recent negative PCR/lateral flow test, or a positive PCR test within the past 6 months (after you have finished self-isolating). You can use the NHS app, show the email or text as proof of your status. Lateral Flow Test KitsThese can be collected from the SU welcome desk between 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday, your local pharmacy and ordered online from – https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow….FAST TRACKS We are offering queue jumps to anyone who comes into the SU on the day of the event to show proof of vaccine/negative test. Just come to the Welcome Desk and show proof, you’ll be handed a wristband to jump the queue later that night. Feeling unwell? Please don’t attend any event if you are displaying any covid symptoms regardless of a negative lateral flow test result.We’re also operating the following safety measures at the Foundry- Our air handling system will operate at full power regardless of attendance- Hand sanitising stations are located around the venue- Staff will take a lateral flow test before each shift- Track and trace will be used at the entrance- Card payments are the only method of paymentWe are also asking customers to minimise what they bring into venues to reduce the need for bag checks.It’s been a long time since a nightclub has been open in the UK. People should take it easy and keep an eye out for their friends. Here are some key points to note before visiting us. – Drink responsibly and look out for your friends.- ID scanning is a condition of entry at the Foundry. You will need this to gain entry, regardless of your age.- The Students’ Union has a zero tolerance policy toward drug use at its licensed venues. – Searches will be in operation, as well as sniffer dogs for some events.- The safety bus can take you home for just £1.50. The security team at the smoking area can direct you to the bus.- The Time Out Zone is a chill space for anyone who needs some time out from their night out and will be available at all club nights.- Our Students’ Union have zero tolerance of any harassment, discrimination, or violence. Our specially trained team will take your disclosure seriously – you will be listened to, believed and supported throughout the whole process and the reported person will be removed from the venue. For more info, go to https://su.sheffield.ac.uk/…/our-su-zero-tolerance-policy– If you need anything while you’re out, please speak to a member of the team. We know that’s a lot to take in but it’s on all of us to do our bit and keep the scene alive. Nobody wants another lockdown and for clubs to get shut again. See you next week for what is going to be a historic chapter in our history.The Tuesday Club team.x
How we’re keeping you safe
