- GARNER’S FIELD – Campsite RULES
For the safety and welfare of all PLEASE comply with the following:
Camp only at your reserved pitch around the edge of the field. The central open areas are
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for the use and enjoyment of everyone.
❖ Vehicles are prohibited from crossing the Campsite when the ground is saturated.
Otherwise vehicles may only cross to load/unload then immediately return to the car
park. Hand carts/barrows are provided to move equipment to and from the car park.
❖ When young persons are present on the main field any vehicle driving must be escorted
by a responsible adult proceeding on foot with a maximum speed of walking speed.
❖ Do not dig fire pits – use the altar fires and fire bowls provided. Do not dig wet pits.
❖ Do not burn or bury rubbish, take it away or use the dumpy bins provided.
❖ Reduce noise after 8pm. Lights out and the site to be quiet by 10.30 pm.
❖ To avoid upsetting nearby livestock no loud noises or fireworks are permitted.
❖ Only use wood taken from the wood store, brought onsite, or dead wood picked up from
the ground – never from live trees. Use axes and saws responsibly.
❖ Stay on the path alongside the river and only use the river for activities under qualified
supervision. Do not cross onto the far riverbank as it is private property.
❖ Stay clear of the river sluice. For water activities do not proceed beyond marked limits.
❖ When carrying out archery, air rifle shooting or tomahawk throwing ensure the area is
safely set up with the activity conducted under qualified supervision.
❖ Stay out of the climbing tower and assault course enclosures unless using the equipment
under qualified instructor or Leader supervision.
❖ The use of fires, gas burners or portable heaters inside the two weather shelters and the
activity building is forbidden.
❖ No animals are allowed on site except for assistant/guide dogs kept on a lead.
❖ Smoking is not permitted in any enclosed space including the activity building, toilet
block, tents, marquees or weather shelters.
❖ By exception and with leader permission, alcohol may be consumed in moderation on site
by those over 18 years of age not directly responsible for supervising young people.
❖ On departure take care to leave the toilet block and activity building clean and orderly.
Check individual camping sites have been left litter free and tidy. Return all unused wood
to the wood store. Return any equipment and remove ALL rubbish.
❖ In the event of an accident, injury or if faulty equipment is found, treat the injury, make
the area/item safe then notify the Warden.
❖ Leaders are reminded that whilst at the Campsite they are responsible for ensuring their
Group’s activities are in full and proper compliance with Scouting POR. - Contacts:
- Warden: 07469 969305- Email: warden@farnhamscouting.com
- Booking Secretary: 01252 – 797115 – Email: campsitebookings@farnhamscouting.com
