Board Games, Hill Walks and Codes Hostel
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As well as walking in the stunning Buckinghamshire countryside we will visit Bletchley Park, home of the WWII codebreakers including Alan Turing and who deciphered the Enigma code. We will also be playing all sorts of boardgames. This is a quieter, social hostel. We will be staying in a cosy converted church, a quirky, but fun choice.
Friday Night: Please do not arrive before 5:30 ***You will need to bring your own bedding (beds have pillow and mattress) and towel.***
- We will have the standard buffet. Please bring something to share (preferably homemade).
- We will play boardgames (all sorts from detailed strategy to light party-ish games). I will bring a number of options, but feel free to bring your favourites. I believe the hostel also has a lounge with couches for people who just want to chat.
Saturday:
- Cooked Breakfast
- A walk in the hills followed by a mid-afternoon pub stop.
- Bring a packed lunch.
- More gaming in the hostel in the late afternoon / evening --or an optional self-guided stroll through the hostel surroundings.
- Dinner (probably Mexican food)
Sunday
- Continental Breakfast
- We will all pack, clean and prepare to leave the hostel.
- Some of the group will go to Bletchley Park. You will book your own tickets for this (I recommend the 9:30 or 10:00 timeslot).
- Some of the group will get in one last boardgame.
- We must be out of the hostel completely by 11:30
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Good to Know....
Dogs
Sorry, this event is not suitable for dogs. Assistance animals are welcome, but please let us know at the time of booking if you will be bringing an assistance dog.
Car Sharing
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What to bring
***You will need to bring your own bedding (beds have pillow and mattress) and towel.
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Friday night: Please bring at least one item for the buffet. Don't go overboard - think enough for 2-3 people and we'll have a great feast. Home cooking is preferred
Saturday, Sunday breakfast: Included in the event cost: a full cooked breakfast on Saturday and continental breakfast on Sunday.
Saturday lunch: Please bring a packed lunches (or wait until the mid-afternoon pub stop).
Saturday dinner: Included in the event cost.
Tea & coffee: Included throughout the weekend.
Other drinks: Please bring your own evening drinks--although do remember this is not a party hostel.