Can I have a shout out if it is my birthday?

Yes, of course, you can! If you, a fellow participant, leader or service team member has a birthday during the Jamboree, please email Nicole Crompton, our Head of Communications on Nicole.crompton@avonscouts.org.uk and she will arrange for something special.

When and where can I collect my order?

Your order will be available from Friday 22nd May and can be collected from the onsite Avon Adventure shop. When collecting please make sure to bring your order reference number with you.

Can boys and girls share tents?

Within Scouting, mixed-sex tents are at the discretion of the leader. Within Girlguiding, this is not acceptable unless you are over 18 years of age.

If I turn 18 on the Jamboree, where will I camp?

If you turn 18 during the weekend of Avon Adventure, please make bookings@avonscouts.org.uk aware. You will be asked to camp in Cook Sub Camp until your 18th birthday as you will be an Explorer or Ranger, but on your birthday, you will be asked to move to the Staff Sub Camp, Peake. This is to comply with POR and Girlguiding UK regulations regarding Safeguarding. Please note, you will also be required to have your own tent and an active DBS.

Do I have to wear my neckerchief or lanyard all weekend?

Yes. It is imperative all Participants, Leaders and Staff members always wear their neckerchief or lanyards throughout the Jamboree. The Core team and Site Safety team have the right to challenge at any time to ensure safety of everyone on site.

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Hillwalking Resources

Accommodation

Mountain Bothies Association – Maintains unlocked shelters in wild country
Scottish Youth Hostel Association – Budget accommodation in Scotland
The Youth Hostel Association – (England and Wales) budget accommodation

Walkhighlands – Accommodation and Walks in Scotland

Alan Rogers – Complete Guide to Wild Camping – All you need to know.

Conservation & Access

The Government Countryside Agency – Access Issues
The John Muir Trust – Conservation and protector of wild land
Fix the Fells – A website dedicated to the fixing of the footpaths on the Fells

Governing Bodies

British Mountaineering Council – Looks after all Climbers and walkers interests
Mountain Leader Training (England) – training and assessment courses for NGB Awards.

Digital mapping

Memory Map – Digital maps of main walking areas to print out, plot routes & download to GPS

OS Maps Online -unlimited access to OS Explorer Maps and OS Landranger Maps for £19.99pa

Kit suppliers

Cotswold Outdoor, Field & Trek, Gaynor Sports, Go Outdoors, Snow & Rock, Taunton Leisure,

It is possible to get between 10% and 20% discount from some retailers and some will price match including the discount plus 10%.

Publications

COUNTRY WALKING and TRAIL magazine – Walking and Mountaineering magazines

Rescue

Mountain Rescue – subscribe to their BASECAMP magazine & hope you never have to use them!

Training & Courses

Yr Hafod Welsh Scout Mountain Centre – Permit Assessments ML & HML Course and accommodation

Hampshire Scouts – HML & ML courses
Pete Goldsmith – HML & ML Summer Courses

Plas y Brenin – Training Courses at National Mountain Centre
Glenmore Lodge – Winter ML Training Courses and much more in the Cairngorms

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme – Courses specific to DofE Leaders

Weather & Conditions

Met Office Mountain Weather Forecast
Mountain Weather Information Service
Avalanche Information for the Scottish Mountains

Resouces

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