The survey-monkey poll asked the simple question "are you in favour of banning vaping in the clubhouse?". 167 club members responded. 143 supported a ban - some 86%.

With immediate effect vaping will no longer be permitted in the clubhouse . Vapers and smokers are of course welcome to continue to smoke/vape on the decking area.

There is a lot of debate and speculation about the health risks of vaping and currently not enough is known, although most research is indicating that vaping is far from healthy.

Vaping is on the increase amongst children aged 11-18 - the numbers who have tried e-Cigarettes has doubled from 8% to 16% between 2014 and 2018.

The Executive Committee of ARFC would ask all members to consider refraining from vaping and smoking altogether on the decking area on Sundays when Age-grade and Junior members are at the club in high numbers. It is the wrong example to set .