QMU Entry Policy

triggerhappy · 21st June 2006, 3:36am

This question seems to be asked about once a week, so I'll do my best to sum it up quickly and explain it fully for those that are really interested in the reasons why it's like that.

Basically:

If you are a student at a university and are a member of your student union (or if you are a life/graduate member of your student union), you can come in with out signing-in and are allowed to sign-in up to four bona fide guests

If you are not a student, then you must be signed in by an eligible student

In either case, you will need photographic proof of identity (for students: a matric card and, if necessary, union membership card; for guests: photographic I.D, preferably a passport, driving license or Portman Group Prove-It card)

The science bit:

The QMU is a private-members club and as such is limited by law as to who can be allowed into the building to drink or for any other purpose. Any member of the QMU can enter the building without needing to sign-in, as can any member of a student union with which the QMU has a reciprocal agreement (i.e. we have it in writing that they will allow our members to use their facilities as long as we allow their members to use ours). We have a reciprocal agreement with pretty much every single university union in the country, however, we don't have an agreement with many colleges as we are only permitted to have agreements with establishments that provide a similar range of services (most notably and importantly the sale of alcohol).

Anyone who isn't a student at an establishment we have an agreement with needs to be 'signed in'. To do this you must be a bona fide guest of someone who is eligible to enter due to student status, as they will be responsible for your actions whilst in the union, and will be subject to disciplinary action if a guest of theirs breaks any rules. You will need photographic I.D (passport, driving license, Portman Group Prove-It card etc.) and be required to enter your name and address in the sign-in book. It's worth noting that we don't ask for I.D. simply to check your age, but also to verify who you actually are, which we are required by law to do due to the type of license we have. It's also worth noting that if you do cause any problems whilst signed into the building, as well as whoever signed you in being subject to discipline, you will most likely be given a permanent ban.

The deal is slightly different for gigs and special events, where we run a 'temporary-membership' system. Ticket holders are asked to fill out a form with their name and address, and for the duration of the event are considered members of the union. They are, however, subject to the same risk of a permanent ban as other guests upon any misbehaviour.

Stating the obvious a bit here, but even if you satisfy the entry requirements, management still reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone if they're drunk, abusive etc. I could ramble forever on this topic but I think that pretty much covers it for now. If I've missed anything out just gimmie a shout and I'll do my best to answer any questions.

Jon Ashley · 27th August 2006, 12:27am

Is the university of aberdeen included in the reciprocal agreement considering its union has closed?

bikuki · 27th August 2006, 12:32am

I was told off the other night on entering the QM for drinking - when I swigged the last of my red bull, threw out the can, and walked in completely sober! Was told I wouldn't be allowed in in the future if I was caught drinking again.

27th August 2006, 2:47am

this should be like a wiki

• stand round the corner and befriend a bona fide random to sign you in

nicol · 27th August 2006, 10:29pm

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Originally Posted by Toe

this should be like a wiki

• stand round the corner and befriend a bona fide random to sign you in

However, please have the common decency to inform them that they WILL be held responsible for your actions while you are in the building. It's only fair.

Kenny Macca Doo · 27th August 2006, 10:32pm

Enter the QMU earlier in the day while security is more lax if you can not do any of these

fsapsford · 28th August 2006, 7:58am

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Originally Posted by Kenny Macca Doo

Enter the QMU earlier in the day while security is more lax if you can not do any of these

but be prepared to be banned for ever if you do anything naughty...

**djtoast** · 28th August 2006, 8:31am

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Originally Posted by Kenny Macca Doo

Enter the QMU earlier in the day while security is more lax if you can not do any of these

Or if you want to bring a crossbow in with you, say.

THIS EXAMPLE IS MADE UP. THAT NEVER HAPPENED.

(Well, only once.

For the record he didn't actually shoot anyone with it. Probably just worked for Strongbow, or something.)

Woolies · 28th August 2006, 11:08am

"Do you have to be a student to get in?"

For the rare strange fools who paid their dues and became life members of a student union does the reciprocal agreement still hold true?

triggerhappy · 28th August 2006, 11:16am

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Originally Posted by Woolies

"Do you have to be a student to get in?"

For the rare strange fools who paid their dues and became life members of a student union does the reciprocal agreement still hold true?

Yes, it does. Forgot that one, cheers Woolies!

endless psych · 28th August 2006, 6:29pm

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Originally Posted by djtoast

Or if you want to bring a crossbow in with you, say.

THIS EXAMPLE IS MADE UP. THAT NEVER HAPPENED.

(Well, only once.

For the record he didn't actually shoot anyone with it. Probably just worked for Strongbow, or something.)

He did however spike several peoples drinks with absinthe and threaten one or two people with violence. I can't remember if the crossbow was included in these threats (was under the influence of cheap JD and coke at the time) but I do know he was drinking in the GUU beer bar the next day with his crossbow! (Perhaps we didn't tell them about him?)

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Originally Posted by triggerhappy

Yes, it does. Forgot that one, cheers Woolies!

Um...

Doesn't it only hold true if you are a life member of the QM union? Not if you are life member of another union? I always thought the reciprocal agreement was for current students?

Woolies · 28th August 2006, 6:54pm

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Originally Posted by endless psych

Doesn't it only hold true if you are a life member of the QM union? Not if you are life member of another union? I always thought the reciprocal agreement was for current students?

this is the bit I've never been certain of recently.

When I first moved to Glasgow I enjoyed many a Cheesy Pop without having to worry about turning up at the same time as friends (my time-keeping was awful...)

But couple of times I've visited in the past year or three door staff have been a bit uncertain and just got a mate to sign me in anyways when they weren't sure.
Possibly down to the life member card becoming more tatty looking over the years actually, should get a new one sent out to me really!

**djtoast** · 28th August 2006, 10:06pm

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Originally Posted by Woolies

Possibly down to the life member card becoming more tatty looking over the years actually, should get a new one sent out to me really!

I think a PM to that Gary Brown fellow should sort that easily enough

fallen_nemesis · 28th August 2006, 11:40pm

how many years do you have to have been a member of the QMU to apply for lifetime membership?

I'm off to Reid Kerr College this year after going to Glasgow uni and being a QMU member for the 3 years I was there. Reid Kerr has no union though

, so I'm taking it I can't get in myself or sign people in anymore?

Can I do the lifetime membership thing?

**djtoast** · 28th August 2006, 11:56pm

Yup, it's three years of union membership (only one of which need be QM membership!). You can get a form here:

http://qmu.org.uk/qmu/wp-content/upl...lifemember.pdf

and it's £15 which is a bargain, sort of, given the drinks prices etc etc

see you soon