The following gives specific details of the Malvern Challenge, we are sure you will have a very enjoyable weekend. Please read all the information carefully. If you have any problems then see your leader or contact the organisers.
GENERAL INFORMATION Sample Menu Cost Kit List Rules
Camping: For safety reasons and to allow space for activities, it is essential that we keep the number of tents you bring to a minimum, for this purpose the 6 person tents are better, and please dont bring additional mess tents or similiar shelters. Vehicles will not be allowed in camping areas even for unloading. There are toilets on site, with hand washing facilities (alcohol wipes). You will need to bring your own bowls for personal washing. There will be personal washing areas with a supply of hot water. Showers will be available, they will be priced at 50p per shower. There will be a separate Guide camping area for those who wish to use it. For safety reasons there will be no open fires or Bar-B-Q’s.
NB the site does not open until 1pm Friday and tents can not be put up before with out due reason and prior agreement.
Please ensure that the leader or connected leader has the nessecary camping license/nights away permit and that the nessecary forms are completed promptly.
Details of the Tewkesbury Division Guide Advisor / Host Scout DC (required for your camping form) are contained in the booklet sent to all leaders on booking
(or are included in the part complete form in download section.)
The site address is - Malvern Challenge, Rushbury House Farm, Cleeve Hill, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5AE. G.R. SO 992 278. Owner Pete Sidgewick, Site Telephone (01242) 676989
Please also go to the download section for part completed camp licensce / permit forms for you to add/amend
Parking: We have plenty of parking but it is in an adjoining field so vehicle will not be parked in the camping area. Vehicles dropping people off will be limited to a 30 minute wait. To prevent congestion, please restrict the number of pick-up vehicles to a minimum at the end of the event. The organisers will not accept any responsibility for damage to vehicles howsoever caused while at the event.
Food: All food will be provided throughout the weekend starting Friday night through to Sunday lunch, (please note Friday night will only be soup + rolls). You will need to provide your own utensils (see kit list). Washing up: Hot water and washing up tables will be provided – you will need to bring bowls, washing up liquid and tea towel.
Refreshments:
Presentations: These now take place Sunday morning in order to avoid congestion in the car park with everyone trying to leave at the same time, please wear top half of uniform. Certificates will NOT be forwarded after the event.
Sample Menu General Information Cost Kit List Rules
Sample Menu
| Fiday Night | 7.30pm - 11.00pm |
Several Varierties of soup, eg Chicken, Tomato and Fresh roll or bread |
| Saturday | 7.15am - 8.4am | Selection of cereals, - - Frankfurter sausage, baked beans, Tomatoes, Egg (fried or scrambled), bread butter and jam, - - Tea coffee squash |
| 8.30am - 9.30am collect | Packed Lunch savoury item pkt of biscuits, crisps doughnut Fruit/Musilie bar item of fruit |
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| 5.15pm - 7.00pm | Minced stew, potatoes, carrots Chicken Curry & Rice Minced pasta Bolognaise Vegetarian option Bread & butter - - Danish, Muffins, Doughnuts, Cookies - - Tea coffee squah |
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| Sunday | 7.30am - 9.00am | Selection of cereals, - - Frankfurter sausage, baked beans, Tomatoes, Egg (fried or scrambled), bread butter and jam, - - Tea coffee squash |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Packed Lunch - savoury item pkt of biscuits, crisps doughnut Fruit/Musilie bar item of fruit |
All Meals have vegetarian options as standard, and we do not need to be informed of this
We can accomodate many dietary requirements - just see the catering team on arrival who will discuss the menu, but please send an email to let us know before hand - diet@sr-mc.org- But as we are catering for 3000 per serving we can make no guarentees of the contents.
Thus if you have a severe reaction to say nut allergy, alternatives should be considered.
Cost General Information Sample Menu Kit List Rules
Please find below details of the cost of the event,this includes site fees, catering, all entertainment, the challenges etc
The only costs to add are your transport and associated camp costs.
Plus as individuals - They don't need to spend anything more - anything extra during the weekend that they wish to spend, whilst this might just stretch to showers at 50p, there is also the the cafe and tuck shop - so a few pounds for tuck etc is quite sufficient spending money for the weekend
Additionally, if they have saved up, there is a shop selling a range of Branded badges and scarfs, tee shirts, fleeces, mugs, caps, etc - these cost from 50p - £20
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of full payment,
(Due to the number of entries that we have to handle, we do not accept deposits)
You can book and pay online using debit / credit card. Or by cheque via the post
Check how much it will cost your group???
2012 prices confirmed.
Kit list General Information Sample Menu Cost Rules
Below is a list of kit that you must have to participate in the Challenges.
The organisers will kit check all Scouts and Guides at the start of the Challenge and may also inspect kit at any checkpoint on route. All the items must be brought to the camp, however depending on weather conditions certain items may not be required to be carried, BUT this decision will only be made on the day.
Every year we throw away an enormous amount of unlabelled lost property, please make sure all your items are clearly labeled to assist us in returning lost items
PERSONAL GEAR
Footwear Suitable footwear must be worn. Good trainers, stout shoes or boots. Not Wellington's on the challenge but may be useful around site depending on conditions.Waterproofs Both top and trousers. (trousers depending on weather)Clothing Suitable clothing must be worn for an event of this type. Depending on weather, long trousers may be insisted upon.Water bottle Unbreakable - don’t forget to fill it up before you leave.Rucksack Or similar item to carry everything in!
EQUIPMENT PER PATROL
First Aid Kit To include triangular bandage & 3 inch crepe bandageCompass Silva Type or similarMap There are full colour official route maps which will be acceptable at kit checking. They are priced at £2.50, and if required before the event please send a cheque & a SAE (A4 size) to the organisers. OS Map No. 163 is also perfectly acceptable.
We have listed below additional items that you will need for the weekend. There may be some additional items that your troop/company wish you to take.
K,F,S, Plate, bowl & mug - unbreakable |
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Sleeping bag / bedding roll (Guides) |
Old tea towel |
Change of clothes + sunhat! |
Small amount of pocket money |
Personal Medication & sun cream (high factor) |
Torch |
Small wash kit + towel |
Change of footwear |
Medication: Any medication required should be given to your leader marked with name and full instructions for use (except inhalers).
Pocket money: The only money required will be for tuck shop and the on site cafe both of which are very reasonable priced. There will be a range of Malvern Challenge items for sale - see general information for prices. Should you be one of the few scouts or guides wishing to shower over the weekend this will cost you 50p. Apart from this everything is free so please keep it to a minimum.
NB The profit the above items make subsidise the event - we are non-profit making.
Sorry but we have to have a few rules to ensure that we can all enjoy the weekend and live in harmony - but the most important rule of all is enjoy yourself!
GENERAL RULES General Information Sample Menu Cost Kit List
- All participants must be members of the Scout or Guide sections of the movement and aged under 16 years on the date of the Challenge.
- No music after 11:00pm.
- No noise after 11:30pm.
- Camping area to be kept clean & tidy at all times.
- No open fires or barbecues. Access limited to camping area, car parks and barn, all other areas prohibited.
- No vehicles on camping area.
- Throughout the weekend Scouting and Guiding standards are to be maintained.
MALVERN & COTSWOLD CHALLENGE RULES