Family Camp 26/27/28th June 2009

Family Camp 26/27/28th June 2009 2nd June 2009


Dear Parents


There will be a parents meeting on Tuesday 9th June at 8.15pm at the Scout Hall with the Group leaders, to finalise the details/arrangements for the Family Camp

However, before that meeting we can update you on what is known so far.

Venue: Broadstone Warren Scout & Activity Centre, Lewes Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JS

Web site: www.broadstonewarren.org.uk

Travel directions: Broadstone Warren is in the Ashdown Forest between Forest Row and Wych Cross, East Sussex. Entrance on the A22 Lewes Road, 5.5 miles south of East Grinstead.

Suggested route(s) Follow M23 to junction 10 turn left onto the A264 towards Copthorne and East Grinstead. At Felbridge turn right onto A22 then through East Grinstead and Forest Row. The entrance to the Scout Camp is on the left as the road climbs up through the Ashdown Forest.
or;
join the A22 at the Purley one way system (junction of Purley Way, A23 and A22) Follow A22 towards Eastbourne; passing Whyteleafe, Caterham, under the M25, Godstone, South Godstone, Blindley Heath, Felbridge, East Grinstead and Forest Row. The Scout Camp is on the left as the road climbs up through the Ashdown Forest. Distance from Sutton is approx 32 miles.

Arrival time: 6pm onwards – there will be personalised signs for directions to our camp.

Tents: Can be put up in advance after 6pm on the Thursday evening. Steve (our QM) will hand out tents on 14th June (10-12noon) to those who have asked to borrow one.

Food: Will be supplied and cooked centrally. If any members of your family have special dietary requirements PLEASE LET Vanessa or Del Lambert KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as they are in charge of the catering arrangements. They can be contacted on 01737 551726.


You will have to supply your own refrigeration/cool box for any beverage taken as the central fridges will be full of essential camp food.

Personal matters: For those who are camping a small first aid kit might be useful. A good quality torch is advisable for moving around after sunset. Also an umbrella / waterproof / fleece might be prudent especially early morning and in the late evening.

Clothing: All campers are advised to wear their grey “5th Sutton” activity top to make recognition / identification a little easier.

Camp costs: Please pay any outstanding balances to your child’s section leader.

See you all on the 9th June. Thank you