After the resounding success of both the last 2 years events and upon popular demand - its welcome back to the one, the only...

CAMP! BEAR-PATROL

DATES: arrive Friday 7th June and depart Monday 10th June.

SPACES: 20 people maximum

CAMPSITE: Its really lovely and position in the middle of Hammond's Wood near Battle...and which now also includes the aptly named "Bear Patrol Wood" as created by Bear-Patrol members over the last 2 years or so.

FUNDRAISING ELEMENT OF THE TRIP - for the SUSSEX BEACON:

Our merry group of campers will be required to donate up to 4 hours of their own time each day carrying out various tasks around the site.

A minimum donation of £30 per person is required to take part (which will need to be paid to secure your place). Payment can be made via Justgiving and I will be setting up a page shortly.

That means that if we get 20 Bears and Beavers working in the woods on both days the total amount payable to the Beacon could be as much as £600.

Of course, as in previous years, if anyone can raise additional sponsorship from friends and family then that could add to this figure. Last year, we raised over £1000 including GiftAid!

NATURE OF TASKS

As the owner of Hammonds Wood, Joc Hare, is in the process of bringing the whole area back to its natural state he has said the tasks involved would be manual in nature such as, for example, planting trees, mulching roots and more delicate tasks involving plants.

Therefore please note high heels and/or sling backs are a no-no!!

FACILITIES:

Whats included?

Pitching area, kitchen and dining area, crockery, toilets, showers, fire pit and wood, bathing reservoir, there is a natural spring for fresh water and a bath in a tree!?

Whats not included?

Booze, fags and food. You know - the essentials!

TRAVEL: Easiest way to get there is by car and we would suggest that everyone groups together to give lifts to those who don’t drive. Please post on the Wall if you either need or can offer a lift.

PETS: Please note that dogs are only allowed on the basis that they are kept under strict control and on a lead at all times. The campsite has advised that they reserve the right to ask owners to remove troublesome dogs.

We will follow up with more details once we have a clearer idea of numbers. I know a few of you have already expressed interest and I have your names down. But please make sure you confirm your attendance here as well to avoid confusion and to make sure you get the latest updates.

SO PLEASE CONFIRM ASAP PLEASE!

In the meantime, if you have any questions please do contact either of us on here.

Big Beary Hugs

Adam and Danny

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