COVID-19 NOTIFICATION UPDATE
ARHSnsw thanks all its Members, Subscribers, Volunteers and Customers for their support through this ever-changing time.  In line with government advice, we are seeing more restrictions being relaxed and accordingly we are reviewing how we return to normal operations.  
We are a COVID Safe business and we will require your participation in cleanliness and hygiene to remain this way.
Below is an update on some of the changes that will be implemented from Saturday 1 August 2020.
1.	Central Station Bookshop will remain open on limited days and for limited hours.  
•	Tuesday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
•	Wednesday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
•	Thursday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
•	Saturday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
	The restrictions and requirements that have been put in place will remain in place, so we ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation:
•	Please use the Hand Sanitiser on the way into the store
•	No more than 2 customers in the store at one time, so you may need to wait outside
•	Please observe Social Distancing practices at all times
•	Do NOT come into the store if you have any signs of cold, flu or flu-like symptoms
2.	Henderson Road Opening – we will be opening Henderson Rd Bookshop from 14 July on the following days and hours
•	Tuesday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
•	Wednesday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
•	Thursday – 10.00am to 4.00pm
	There will be tight restrictions and requirements in place, so we ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation:
•	Please use the Hand Sanitiser on the way into the store
•	No more than 20 customers in the store at one time, so you may need to wait outside
•	Please observe Social Distancing practices at all times
•	Do NOT come into the store if you have any signs of cold, flu or flu-like symptoms
3.	Henderson Road Archives – we will be opening the Archives to volunteers and public but with restrictions.  At the start it will be limited to volunteers only.  Once everyone is settled and working within all requirements, we will extend the opening to researchers and the public.
•	Opening times for Volunteers is by arrangement with the Archives Manager
•	Projects that need completion will take priority
	There will be tight restrictions and requirements in place, so we ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation:
•	Please use the Hand Sanitiser on the way into the Archives
•	Please wipe down your desk, keyboard and mouse before and after use
•	You can only attend by appointment with Archives Manager
•	Please observe Social Distancing practices at all times
•	Do NOT come into the Archives if you have any signs of cold, flu or flu-like symptoms

4.	ARHS office hours have also been limited to assist with costs through this period.  If you leave a message or email us at mail@arhsnsw.com.au we will answer all queries or return your call.
5.	Tours and Luncheon Club – All ARHSnsw tours will be postponed or cancelled until further notice. If you have paid, a refund will be processed for you.
6.	Railway Digest and Australian Railway History – these magazines will be published as per normal operation.
7.	Membership and Subscriptions – many of these have been completed and we do understand some of you have had issues with the system.  If you are still receiving renewal emails, please email us at mail@arhsnsw.com.au so we can investigate.  If you have not received your renewal, please ring the office or email us and we can process over the phone using credit card.
8.	Fundraising – we have commenced a major fundraising campaign, and this is now even more prudent than before. It will be your generosity that will help the Society survive through this global pandemic.