Ardres, May 2013: Information Evening

Many thanks to everyone for turning up to the information evening on Tuesday.
I went over some details which I shall post here for reference. 

Firstly, the kit list:

• Sleeping Bag/Duvet (it may be quite cold at night)
•  Pillow
•  Mattress cover (sheet)
•  Nightclothes
•  Bath towel / hand towel  (many)
• Casual clothes for evening
• Disposable camera/films
• Insect repellent
• Old T-shirts/shorts (many)
• Rash vests (recommended by Mr Edlin as they dry very fast)
• Jumper(s) and/or fleece(s)
• Pen & paper
• Bin bag(s) for dirty/wet clothes
• Socks
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Swimming gear
• Tie-on for glasses/sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Torch and spare batteries
• Tracksuit bottoms
• Trousers/jeans/shorts
• Underwear
• Waterproof sun cream
•  Waterproofs (top & bottoms)
• Shoes (not open toed) for wet activities (many pairs)
• At least one pair of dry footwear (not open toed)
• It would be advisable to bring school polo shirt and shorts as backup
• A small amount of money changed into euros (including a €5 note in readiness for a possible giant ice cream).

Please do not bring expensive electronics such as iPods, cameras, games consoles, mobile phones or jewellery, as these will not be covered by our insurance.  Tents are not very secure, and if you choose to bring valuables we cannot be held responsible for their loss.  There will also not be facilities for charging things up.

I would stress that at least half the activities are likely to involve a dunking in the lake (or at least a significant splashing), so plenty of shorts and T-shirts will be required so that you have dry clothes to change into whilst the wet ones are drying.

If you have your own wetsuit, particularly of the "shortie" variety, you might want to wear it for some of the activities (although wetsuits are provided).

Please pack a soft bag rather than a rigid suitcase as luggage space on the coach will be at a premium and soft bags are more efficient and easier to stow. 

Itinerary to follow.