St Ann’s Manor Sleepover Information
Introduction
St Ann’s Manor is a beautiful and historic venue, perfect for hosting Ranger sleepovers. To ensure that your event runs smoothly and safely, we have outlined the following guidelines. Please read through this information carefully and share the relevant sections with your group.
Booking Procedures
Contact
Complete the booking form and return it by email to Lucy. A provisional booking will be held for up to 14 days. To confirm the booking, a non-refundable deposit of £20 is required within this period. The balance must be paid no later than 14 days before the event.
Cancellations
Cancellations made more than 14 days before the event will result in the loss of the deposit. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event will result in the loss of the full payment.
Arrival and Departure
Arrival time is from:
· 4pm on a Friday
· 8am on a Saturday or Sunday
You will be sent a set of keys and instructions on how to gain access to the car park and the building one week before your arrival.
Departure time is no later than 24 hours after your arrival time. Please ensure St Ann’s is left clean and tidy, with all rubbish disposed of appropriately in the bins provided in the car park.
Safety and Supervision
Leaders must always be present, and the leader is responsible for the supervision of all Rangers ensuring that all safety guidelines are followed. Familiarise yourself with the location of fire exits, alarms, and extinguishers upon arrival. In the event of a fire, the leader must ensure that all attendees are evacuated and accounted for. A fire drill should be conducted shortly after arrival.
You will need to make provision for first aid. Any accidents or injuries must be entered into the accident book as well as reported to Girlguiding.
Keep all doors and windows locked when not in use. Do not leave personal belongings unattended.
Facilities
There are two sleeping areas within the building. The front room can hold up to 5 people and the back room up to 20 people. You will need to bring you own sleeping bags and pillows.
There are two very small kitchens at St Ann’s, both have a fridge, toaster and microwave. Tea, coffee, milk and squash will be provided. Please ensure that you clean up all kitchen areas after use.
There are five toilets in the building, 1 accessible toilet on the ground floor and 4 toilets on the first floor. Please be aware that there are not any shower facilities, only bathroom sinks. Please ensure toilets and bathrooms are kept clean and tidy, with all personal items removed before departure.
Please be respectful to our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum from 11pm to 7am.
Please treat the building and its grounds with care. Any damage caused by your group will be charged to the group leader.
Emergency Contact
In case of any issues, you can contact a member of staff on 07738682011.
Dial 999 for emergencies. The nearest hospital is Salisbury District hospital, SP2 8BJ.
Departure
Before leaving, please ensure that:
· All rubbish has been disposed of properly.
· All lights and electrical appliances are turned off.
· All windows and doors are securely locked.
· Keys are returned by posting them through the front door.
Attached is a list of local places to eat and places to visit that are available close to St Ann’s.
Please ensure that all forms including a REN are completed as per Girlguiding policy.
We hope you enjoy your stay at St Ann’s Manor. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
