Lakes Trip 2016 - 17th - 21st February 2016
Following a break last year - when we didn't have the house - so did the HMS Belfast trip instead we return to 'Mugisha' again in 2016. We're taking 7 lads & 4 leaders and we're hoping to have the usual great time. Details are below the photos.
Staying at : Mugisha, Woodhouse Lane, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7EW house phone: 01539564833
Essential Equipment
1. Warm fleece/ woolly hat
2. Warm gloves.
3. Warm coat
4. Base layers, ideally a fleece and warm t shirts.
5. Waterproofs – both tops and trousers (we can help with these)
6. Water bottle & head torch
7. Decent day ruck sack to carry kit – ideally 25 to 35 litres – I have a couple of spares if needed.
a. they will need space for additional equipment eg. A trangia and food, an emergency tent , mountain 1st aid kit etc. – ie. They need more space than for what they have – 25 to 35 litres
b. Also – they won’t be cold all the time so they need space to carry heavier coats etc. – it’s all about layers.
8. Walking boots are ideal, walking shoes are acceptable – but certainly no trainers for walking.
a. Thick walking socks.
9. They also need thin layers for the caving.
Also , it would really help to get off early – can we get to Phil’s for 7.30am so we can leave by 8am ? They will also need a packed lunch.
I’ve attached the consent form again, I’ll make a copy of it for our purposes as well.
Contacts
Jeff – 07889035012
Edmund – 07443657238
Mark – 0790536823
Ben - 01732807868
The basic programme looks like this,
o Wed – depart Carter's - 60 Church Road at 7.30 am - travel- minibus - bring a packed lunch and football/widegame on arrival/ evening.
o Thurs – caving with the Dallam Outdoor bound company – based about a mile from the house.
o Fri – a navigation training walk – we’ve found the Dales prove a better location and have a great route which takes in a train ride across the famous Ribblehead viaduct (they walk back)
o Sat – Lake windermere – football, shopping and trip across the lake and bushcraft activity along the lakeside.
o Sun – we’ll be helping to lead a service at Caton Baptist Church – near Lancaster , then travel home afterwards- aim to be back by 6pm at the Carters.
See our website for photos of other trips.
• The emphasis will be fun , but it will also be a serious introduction to DofE style hiking expeditions. Equipment will be needed;
o Walking boots
o Decent day ruck sack- they will be carrying some equipment – trangias to make lunch etc.
o Gloves, hat, water bottle, suitable water proofs (including waterproof trousers) and fleeces etc- and a working head torch
• Behaviour/ attitude
o This won’t be like the houseparty they’ve just been on. The lads will be expected to ;
o Cook & wash up in teams. Make their own packed lunches.
o Respect the property we’re staying in- the boys will be sleeping on camping mats / sleeping bags in the lounge and dining room.
o Be attentive to the teaching – especially the navigation training and route risk assessments etc.
o Go to bed promptly (11pm) and sleep/ quiet by midnight.
o Limited use of phones
o We’re serious about this – if you just want to lark round – please don’t come.
• Cost – £40 - (the caving costs £30 pp)
Essential Equipment
1. Warm fleece/ woolly hat
2. Warm gloves.
3. Warm coat
4. Base layers, ideally a fleece and warm t shirts.
5. Waterproofs – both tops and trousers (we can help with these)
6. Water bottle & head torch
7. Decent day ruck sack to carry kit – ideally 25 to 35 litres – I have a couple of spares if needed.
a. they will need space for additional equipment eg. A trangia and food, an emergency tent , mountain 1st aid kit etc. – ie. They need more space than for what they have – 25 to 35 litres
b. Also – they won’t be cold all the time so they need space to carry heavier coats etc. – it’s all about layers.
8. Walking boots are ideal, walking shoes are acceptable – but certainly no trainers for walking.
a. Thick walking socks.
9. They also need thin layers for the caving.
Also , it would really help to get off early – can we get to Phil’s for 7.30am so we can leave by 8am ? They will also need a packed lunch.
I’ve attached the consent form again, I’ll make a copy of it for our purposes as well.
Contacts
Jeff – 07889035012
Edmund – 07443657238
Mark – 0790536823
Ben - 01732807868
The basic programme looks like this,
o Wed – depart Carter's - 60 Church Road at 7.30 am - travel- minibus - bring a packed lunch and football/widegame on arrival/ evening.
o Thurs – caving with the Dallam Outdoor bound company – based about a mile from the house.
o Fri – a navigation training walk – we’ve found the Dales prove a better location and have a great route which takes in a train ride across the famous Ribblehead viaduct (they walk back)
o Sat – Lake windermere – football, shopping and trip across the lake and bushcraft activity along the lakeside.
o Sun – we’ll be helping to lead a service at Caton Baptist Church – near Lancaster , then travel home afterwards- aim to be back by 6pm at the Carters.
See our website for photos of other trips.
• The emphasis will be fun , but it will also be a serious introduction to DofE style hiking expeditions. Equipment will be needed;
o Walking boots
o Decent day ruck sack- they will be carrying some equipment – trangias to make lunch etc.
o Gloves, hat, water bottle, suitable water proofs (including waterproof trousers) and fleeces etc- and a working head torch
• Behaviour/ attitude
o This won’t be like the houseparty they’ve just been on. The lads will be expected to ;
o Cook & wash up in teams. Make their own packed lunches.
o Respect the property we’re staying in- the boys will be sleeping on camping mats / sleeping bags in the lounge and dining room.
o Be attentive to the teaching – especially the navigation training and route risk assessments etc.
o Go to bed promptly (11pm) and sleep/ quiet by midnight.
o Limited use of phones
o We’re serious about this – if you just want to lark round – please don’t come.
• Cost – £40 - (the caving costs £30 pp)
