Booking Fee: £25 per evening session, £40 for Day / weekend
(Payment in Advance or Pickup)
Activity equipment is booked as a self lead activity.
This assumes you have already arranged the appropriately trained / qualified instructors.
Cave FAQ
Labyrinth Cave – Safety Equipment
Included in the hire …
x1 pair of Small Wrist, Elbow and Knee pads
x1 pair of Medium Wrist, Elbow and Knee pads
x2 pair of Medium Wrist, Elbow and Knee pads
Note: Whilst we do have some safety helmets, these are a shared resource between Glass Sledges and Labyrinth Cave.
If the Grass sledges are not in use then we can supply the helmets otherwise the hirer would need to supply some helmets… ie Cycle helmets.
Note: We do not supply any head torches or fittings for helmet torches
Labyrinth Cave Safety
Once the cave is built and covered the cave system is an enjoyable activity for most.
However under some circumstances it can become very challenging environment, so the following show be acknowledged and monitored.
Labyrinth Cave Build / Layout
The labyrinth cave system is a homemade activity made from 8 x 4 Plywood. Put together with screws and batons.
There for its stored and hired out in ‘flat pack’ form
Transporting – You should insure you vehicle and or trailer is substantial enough to take the weight. You should also ensure that it is appropriately tied down, particularly if on a roof rack to avoid snapping the plywood walls.
General Kit Booking FAQ
Further booking questions ❓
How do I Pay
Preferred: Electronic payment
Payment details:
Bank: LLoyds Bank
Name: Kennet District Scout Council
Sort code: 309089
Account No.: 55222268
Reference: {invoice no.} – {equipment} i.e. 492548-Minibus
Alternative: Group / Personnel Cheque payment
Payment details:
Cheque Payable to: Kennet District Scout Council
Reference (written on Back): Group & Invoice number
Send to: Brian Soulby, Oakhaven, Kendrick Road, Newbury, RG14 6PW
Kennet District Stores
The District Stores is currently located on the Greenham Business Park near the Venture West building.
Google Map of location and ‘best route’ through the business park below
Kit & Minibus Collection
Generally, the booking secretary will make collection/pickup arrangements with you at point of booking/confirmation or closer to the time of hire.
Collection in most cases will be from the district stores, however in some circumstances where back to back books happen it makes more sense for you to collect f collect from the previous hirer… again the booking secretary will advise on who to contact if this happens.
Re the Minibus, normal collection is from Greenham Business park. However, Newbury based collection/drop off from Chandos Road area can be arranged too.
NOTE: Kit & Minibus Collection is by appointment ONLY, you will not be allowed to just pickup the keys.. so please don’t ask!
When do I pay
It is expected the booking will be paid for ASAP after having received confirmation of the booking being accepted.
If payment is not received and another request comes in for the same slot, you will be at risk of loosing it.
