The John Briggs Activity Centre

Picture of The John Briggs Activity Centre

The Centre is a purpose built building with sleeping accommodation for a maximum of 32 persons. It is possible to arrange for other people to camp near to the Centre. Camp fees are payable for numbers above 32. Outside the Centre there is a flag green area with flagpole, and a grassed activity area that is for exclusive use of the users of the Centre. Please note that camping, pitching of tents or other constructions are not permitted on the flag green or activity area.

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Dormitories

There are four carpeted dormitories, each have 8 bunks. All the bunks are complete with mattresses and pillows with pillowcases. For hygiene reasons all users must bring their own top pillowcases and use them (pillow cases are available for hire at 25p each if users forget to bring their own).

Picture of activity room

Activity Room / Dining Area

This room (22ft by 26ft) is equipped with chairs and tables.

A TV & video are available as well as a walled mounted dry wipe board.

Kitchen

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The large kitchen is fully equipped with sinks, a six-burner gas cooker, gas oven, microwave oven, hot cupboard, toaster, freezer, and refrigerators, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery for 40 people. There is a serving hatch between the Kitchen and Dining Area. Tea towels and cleaning fluids are not provided.

Toilets

Male and female & disabled toilets and washrooms with hot water and a shower.

Services

There is ample hot and cold water, electricity and central heating. A pay phone is available in the building. Lighting is provided around the outside of the Centre.

Health and Safety

There is emergency lighting, night lights, a fire alarm, and a smoke detector system and emergency exits. An electronic flycatcher is provided in the kitchen.

Charges

Please see the charges for 2010, or 2011 for full details, there are no hidden extras, all electricity, gas and heating are included in the price.

Annexe

The Annexe is adjacent to the John Briggs Centre and can be booked as an addition and is suitable as a classroom, field study centre, or for additional indoor activities. (See separate page for details.)

Layout

The diagram below shows the layout of The John Briggs Activity Centre.

Layout of The John Briggs Centre.