October 2004 - The Boys' Brigade

Small ads Small ads Small ads Small adsSmall Advertisements Copy to Mary Care, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.HP3 0BL. The Boys’ Brigade takes no responsibility for statements made in anyadvertisements here or elsewhere in the BB Gazette. Advertisements for Januaryissue should be received not later than 1st November. The cost is 20p per word.APPROVED CAMPSITESThe following sites have been officiallyapproved, having met Guidelines laiddown by the Brigade, and local Fire andPublic Health Authorities:CAMP 2006 NORFOLK. BB canvas camp sitefully equipped for up to 50 persons nearSheringham. Superb clifftop location with seaview and access to beach from camp site.Contact Chris Norman for more information: (t)020 83604529 (e) chris@boys-brigade.org.ukAUCHENGILLAN OUTDOOR CENTRE offers achoice of camping areas and modern indooraccommodation in an unrivalled setting in thecentral Scottish Highlands near to Loch Lomond.Visiting groups can undertake an extensive rangeof challenging and adventurous activities (on-andoff-site) and there are lots of places of interest tovisit close by. Free colour brochure available fromAuchengillan Outdoor Centre, Blanefield,Stirlingshire G63 9AU. Tel: 01360 770256; Fax:01360 771197; E-mail: center@auchengillan.com.Website: www.auchengillan.comFELDEN LODGE CAMPSITE 2005. BB canvascampsite (operated by 10 th Enfield Company) fullyequipped for up to 50 (smaller camps welcome) atthe BBUK Headquarters in the County ofHertfordshire throughout summer 2005 (fromJune to September). Mains toilets and showersprovided. Minibus available for hire. Access tosports hall and all-weather outdoor sports pitch onsite, close to activity/leisure centres (for climbing,abseiling, archery, swimming, bowling etc). Alsowithin easy reach of the ‘Thorpe Park’,‘Chessington’ & ‘Legoland’ theme parks andcentral London. For more information and anenquiry pack contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703571915 (a) 82 Hoodcote Gardens, London N212NE or (e) chris@boys-brigade.org.ukHONEYHILL CAMP; (NW Kent Battalion). 12acres Bearsted near Maidstone. Easy access tocoast, places of interest, sports facilities.Building with kitchen, gas, electricity, mess tent.Contact S R Lower 57 Beauvoir Drive,Sittingbourne ME10 2TW or emailslower@bcuinternet.com 01795 554465Enjoy the Blue Flag beaches and the hills of theCambrian Coast. The Boys’ Brigade WESTMIDLAND DISTRICT CAMPING CENTRE atDYFFRYN ARDUDWY, GWYNEDD has threesites, all with electric lighting, calor gas cooking,flush toilets; showers are available. Two of thesites for 20-50 persons have vacancies for 2005,each in its own 2-acre field with a 40x20 marqueeand a purpose built food preparation unit, fullyequipped, canvas camping. Details from TrevorGibbs, 125 Taylor Road, Birmingham, B13 OPB.Tel: 0121 444 1723.SWANAGE, DORSET – 2005 and 2006. Excellentfully equipped camp site. Close to town andbeach. Comprehensive, well maintained facilitiesand canvas. Gas, electricity, flush loos. Forjoint/single camps, any size up to 100. Brigadeapproved. Brochure: Steve Nice, 20 Botelers,Basildon, Essex SS16 5SD. Tel: 01268 545907.Email: snice@fish.co.uk. See the facilities on ourwebsite at www.bdcg.org.ukCOOPERS MEAD CAMPSITE, WHITECLIFF BAY,IOW. Large, secluded field, excellent canvas andcookhouse, flush toilets. Please ring for dates in2005 and 2006 and a very competitive price! TedWalliss: 01737 352732 oredwardwalliss@btinternet.comLEE BAY, NORTH DEVON. The site is betweenIlfracombe and Wollacombe with sea viewsacross the Bristol Channel. We have a permanentcookhouse, showers, toilets and marquee. Thecamp is available throughout the summer.Contact Geoff Hills, Warcombe Farm, Mortehoe,Devon EX34 7EJ. Tel: 01271 870501.CAMPING ANDHOLIDAY ACTIVITIESBLACKPOOL AREA. Self-cateringaccommodation. (1) Accommodation for 44 incomfort. 4 single bedrooms for staff. 2 showerrooms, bedding and crockery provided. Fullyequipped kitchen. (2) Small Party Unit for 16persons, including 2 staff rooms. Fully equippedas above. (3) Camp site with campkitchen/dining room, shower and toilet facilities.The complex includes a large sports hall withclimbing wall and sports field. Quiet situationnear Kirkham, a market town on the Fylde Coast.Within easy reach of Theme Parks and LakeDistrict. For brochure contact: The Warden, TheBoys’ Brigade, Carr Lane, Treales, Kirkham, PR43SS. Tel/Fax: 01772-685000.www.TheBoysBrigadeInTheNorthWest.org.ukBARNABAS TRUST ACTIVITY HOLIDAYCENTRES. Four beautiful locations in the south ofEngland, the Midlands and the Scottish Bordersoffering self-catering accommodation (indoorsand ready pitched tents). A wide variety ofinstructed activities at four centres (cateredoption also available). For brochures and pricescontact Brian Barnes, Barnabas Trust, FREEPOSTTN2 186, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9BR. Tel: 01732354690.KENDAL. Church hall accommodation, sleeps 28in two dorms (bunk beds). Toilets and showers,fully furnished kitchen. Only 20 mins from theLakes & fells, 45 mins to Peak District. OutdoorActivities available on request. Easy access toBlackpool and Morecambe. For furtherinformation or details of the above, contact MikeMason Tel: 01539 727049SOUTHERN SCOTLAND. Spacious Edwardianhouse in its own grounds within the lovely townof Moffat. Rent the Well Road Centre for a selfcateringconference/ activity weekend/week. Openall year. Two meeting/ activity rooms. Largekitchen and dining room. 13 comfortablebedrooms of various size. Indoor sports hall. Thebeautiful Moffat hills for hiking/orienteering.Suitable for groups of 20 to 65 in number. Onlyyour group in occupation during your stay. Forbrochure contact: Well Road Centre, Moffat DG109JT. Tel: 01683 221040 or e-mail:Ben8363@aol.comANGLESEY. Self-catering bunkhouseaccommodation and camping on our 9-acresmallholding set in the tranquility of ruralAnglesey. One mile from Bennllech beach.Showers/toilets, large, recently refurbished, fullyequipped kitchen/dining room, drying facilities.Three carpeted bunkhouses, sleeping up to 28.Games room and large field for football etc.Ample parking. In addition to this beautifulsetting we have our own coarse fishing lake, alsoavailable for canoeing. Outdoor activities can bearranged. Discounts for group bookings. Familyrun business, we aim to please. More informationcontact Jean and Keith Twist 01248 853024. Email:keith@lakehouseholiday.co.ukCamp 2004/5 – STOKE GABRIEL, S DEVON. Aprivate secluded farm site near River Dart. Farmfacilities include shop/telephone/showers. Fullyequipped for 45 with white canvas and cooking bycalor. For details send a sae to Mike Morrey, 8Castle Road West, Oldbury B68 OEW. Tel: 0121422 0479 after 6pm.GREEN MOOR CENTRE, Sheffield & DistrictBattalion’s residential centre for Training andOutdoor Pursuits. Sleeps 28 (3 dormitories, aseparate 2-staff bedroom and separate 2-staff/disabled bedroom. Toilets, showers and fullyfitted kitchen. Situated in the Upper Don Valley,10 miles north of Sheffield on edge of PeakDistrict National Park, within easy reach of MA.Grid ref SK280994. Contact Sue Cowie, tel/fac:01246-274021 email: Jmcowiefts@aol.comADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES IN CORNWALL.Kayaking, Climbing, Open Canoeing, Surfing,Abseiling, Archery, the River Challenge and TheQuest! A reputation for truly adventurousactivities in spectacular settings. We’re happy toarrange anything from one-off sessions to weeklyprogrammes. Great range of campsites,bunkhouse and hostel accommodation. Contact:Simon, Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits, 11a Crooklets,Bude, Cornwall EX23 8NE. Tel: 01288 354039.AALA LICENCED FOR ALL ADVENTUROUSACTIVITIES.CAMP AT CROMER – fully equipped for 60,available summer 2005. Details: 0208 8044041.MARGATE BAPTIST CHURCH CT9 1BD – towncentre, close to shady beaches and sports centre.Details: B Kennett – 01843 228415.NATIONAL TRUST EXMOOR BASECAMP,DEVON Comfortable hostel surrounded byspectacular scenery. ideal for groups, sleeps 18.Conservation tasks can be arranged in exchangefor a free night’s stay. Contact karen on 01598741101 or email Karen.elkin@nationaltrust.org.ukVECTIS YOUTH CAMP, ISLE OF WIGHT. 3beautiful camp sites only 10 mins from beach. Allsites have permanent kitchens, hot showers andflush toilets. Suitable for groups of 20-200,exclusive use of site booked. Host of activities.call: 01344 430203.CHARMOUTH. Self-catering fully equippedcanvas site available summer 2005/6. Easyaccess to coast, places of interest and sportsfacilities. For information contact: 020 8466 1826(ansaphone) or sara.fagg@ntlworld.comFOR SALEVaulting box. Good condition. Offers invited£50. 1 st Margate Company. Tel: 01843 228415.No charge for collection.Surplus Bugles/Drums. Does anybody needsome bugles or drums from a disbandedcompany? Contact 0292 0765124.page 110 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • October 2004