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Campsite
Address
5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Group
Urmston Meadows
Easbrook, off Queens Road
Urmston
Greater Manchester
Tel:
Fax:
Email: johnirlam@ntlworld.com
Sites Own Web Address:
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OS Map Ref:
SJ 767 941
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Warden/Contact
Address
Margaret Marshall
55 Cumberland Road
Urmston
Manchester
Greater Manchester
Tel: 0161748 7770
Fax:
Email:margaret.alan@talk21.com |
| Site Description:
The site comprises a Group Headquarters situated in about 9 acres of mixed woodland interspersed with enclosures that form numerous small camping areas suitable for Patrol, Troop or Pack Camps. |
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| Facilities |
| Toilets |
Yes |
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Waste Disposal |
No |
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Altar Fires |
Yes |
| Washing Facilities |
Yes |
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Chemical Toilet Waste Disposal |
No |
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Cooking Area |
Yes |
| Water Supply |
Yes |
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Public Telephone |
No |
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Providore |
No |
| Showers |
Yes |
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Security |
No |
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Mail Box |
No |
| Hot Shower |
Yes |
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Car Park |
No |
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Campfire Circle |
Yes |
| Hot Water |
Yes |
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Pioneering Poles |
Yes |
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Bivouacking Area |
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| Cooking Utensil Washing Area |
No |
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Freezer/Fridge |
No |
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Chapel |
No |
| Laundry |
No |
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| On Site Activities |
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Local
Attractions/Activities |
- Football posts
- Large Activity Area
- Orienteering Course
- Pioneering
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- 10 pin Bowling
- Aerospace Museum
- Cinemas
- Ice Rink
- Imperial War Museum
- Lazerquest
- Lowry Exhibition
- Manchester Ship Canal
- Manchester United football Museum
- Museum of Science & Industry
- Sale Water Park
- Sports Centres (with Swimming)
- Transport Museum
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| Camping Details |
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Indoor Accommodation |
| Site Available for Camping: |
All Year |
| Maximum Number of Campers: |
100 |
| Price Range: |
£1.50 to £2.00 |
| Deposit Required |
Yes |
| Suitable for County Camps |
Yes |
| Suitable for District Camps |
Yes |
| Suitable for Patrol Camps |
Yes |
| Suitable for "Backwoods Camps"; |
Yes |
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| Building Available: |
All Year |
| Number of Buildings: |
1 |
| Maximum Number of Residents: |
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| Price Range: |
£1.50 to £2.00 |
| Deposit Required |
Yes |
| Beds Provided |
0 |
| Fuel Type |
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| Kitchen/Cooking Area |
Yes |
| Cooking/Eating Utensils |
Yes |
| Building Heated |
Yes |
| Tables/Chairs |
Yes |
| Suitable for Pack Holidays |
Yes |
| Suitable for Beaver Sleep Over |
Yes |
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Brochure Available from Warden: Yes
Tourist Information Office: Town Hall Extension,2 Lloyd Street, Manchester Tel: 01612343157
Additional Notes:
The site is part of the Mersey Valley and Red Rose environmental parks and has an abundance of wildlife and extensive river walks. The headquarters can be used for Training Courses and as sleeping accommodation although no beds are provided, in addition the Headquarters buildings provides for emergency indoor cub camp sleeping area.
The site is ideally situated for Manchester City Centre and the host of tourist attractions the city benefits from. The commonwealth Games stadium is located approximately 10 miles away.
The data for this record was last updated on 30-Mar-2003
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5th Urmston (Aquilifer) Scout Group