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Trips and Courses
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Ski Trip 2007
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Once again we will be teaming up with an Austrian group from Club Delphin of Vienna for our Ski Trip, this year at Grossarl in the Salzburg area of the Austrian Alps. We will be booking flights and determining the numbers quite soon, so we need you to register your interest as soon as possible and start saving! The trip is open to all Kelston and Westpark members over the age of fourteen at the time of the trip. The competitive price includes five days of skiing, hiring of equipment, accommodation and travel. The Ski Trip is for beginners and more advanced skiers, with expert tuition and supervision on hand at all times. Details of full insurance cover for the trip are available on request. Full details on what to bring, travel arrangements, etc, will be provided to those who express an interest in going. Contact the Ski Trip Organiser, Cliff Cobb, at Kelston or return the tear-off slip below.
A place can be booked on the trip by paying a deposit of £150, which will enable us to book flights at the earliest opportunity. Full payment by the end of November, unless by special arrangement.
Kelston, 159 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NQ. Tel 020 8673 2242. Email: mail@kelston.org.uk
Dates: 31st December – 6th January ‘08
Ski resort: Grossarl, Austria
Cost: £490 all-inclusive
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Above: views of the resort, Grossarl
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Poland Work Camp 2007
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In recent years, Kelston has started a tradition of summer work camps, giving assistance to projects in the poorer districts of Eastern Europe. In the summers of 2004 and 2006, a group from Kelston and Westpark spent two weeks working in Transylvania, Romania. The work included damp-proofing a hostel used by youth groups and painting the parish church next door with weather-proof varnish. We also started building a light shelter next to a children’s playground for which we laid the foundations, and carried out other improvements to the site of the parish church. Those who took part in these trips thoroughly enjoyed this unique experience; and some went a second time, while others have since taken part in similar projects in other parts of the world. This year we ventured out on a new project, helping to build a church in Przemysl in Poland.
We flew to Krakow in Poland and then travelled by train to Przemysl, just a few miles from the Ukrainian border. We were one of several groups of young people helping with this project throughout July and August.
This region of Poland is known to be quite beautiful and, being completely new to us, the trip was an adventure. Since Eastern Europe is poor compared to the standards we are used to in the UK, we didn’t expect very comfortable living conditions, but we were housed in a school which had recently been built, we ate well and, we hope, we made a valuable contribution to local needs.
At the end of the working day, we used the school’s sports facilities to relax and we had a chance to explore the Bierszczady Mountains nearby. We also visited some of the many interesting places in Poland on our journey. |
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High Ashurst Camp
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Kelston’s Juniors/Seniors Camp takes place at the Outdoor Education Centre run by Surrey County Council called High Ashurst, at the top of Box Hill, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey. The Kelston group is under the supervision of Kelston leaders but all professional instruction is given by High Ashurst staff. We camp in tents provided by the centre and we look after our own cooking. There is a toilet block containing flush toilets, hand basins and cold running water for the use of our group. It is a fabulous location and we are pleased to team up with the High Ashurst staff each year.
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Intensive Study Week
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This is an ideal opportunity to leave behind the usual distractions at home and concentrate on your exam preparations within an atmosphere of intense study. The timetable will guarantee a high number of hours to study each day, with breaks to help you keep your mind fresh and alert.
Preparation for public examinations
This week is a challenge. It is for those seriously wanting to give of their best in forthcoming examinations, helped by the presence of others intent on the same purpose. The central aim is to study hard without distractions and gain the maximum benefit from an intensive study course. Within a few months the holiday period will come and all the effort would have been worthwhile.
It will take place at Thornycroft Hall in the heart of the picturesque Cheshire countryside. The study room looks out over rolling countryside onto a fishing lake and green fields dotted with Cheshire cows. The nearest shop is miles away and there is no television. It is a week to do without walkmans and mobiles.
Accommodation will be in single rooms and the study room area will have plenty of space for you to spread out your books and notes. The staff of the Conference Centre will provide all meals and there will be plenty of coffee and tea breaks to keep up the concentration levels. And it is not all study! There will be short excursions, sports including Frisbee in the breaks, feature films and other ways to relax. We are close to the Peak District.
What should I bring?
We will be travelling up by minibus from London, so there is plenty of room for as many books and reference material as you may chose to bring. Ensure you are well kitted out with pens, pencils, paper and calculators, plus any past papers or syllabuses you are able to bring along.
In addition, bring changes of clothes and plenty of sports kit, pyjamas, wash kit and a warm coat. You will not need much spending money.
Who runs the Study Week?
The Intensive Study Week is an activity of Kelston Club & Study Centre. Though a varied programme of activities and events, Kelston encourages young people to use their time constructively and to improve their ability to study well. Open to all, spiritual activities are entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church.
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Kelston Spain Trip 2008
To walk the Camino de Santiago
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Aim: To walk the final 120km of the northern route of the Camino de Santiago, starting at the village of Vilalba and finishing at Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
When: July 22nd – 30th
Who: 16-18 year olds
Since the Middle Ages people have walked the Camino de Santiago, a famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela in North West Spain. In recent years the Camino has grown hugely in popularity. In 1985 2,491 pilgrims completed the Camino. In 1995 there were 19,821, then in 2005 there were 93,921. Along the route there are hostels or Refugios where the pilgrims can spend the night. Those who walk at least 100km qualify for the ‘Compostela’, a certificate confirming that they have walked the Camino. A group from Kelston will be walking the Camino in late July 2008. As well as a great opportunity to participate in this traditional pilgrimage, they also plan to seek sponsorship in order to raise money for the Kelston project to increase Kelston to three times its current size by taking over and converting the house next door. The definitive Kelston project works will start this summer, so this is a timely opportunity for the club members to contribute to the fundraising efforts.
We will fly to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and then travel by bus to Vilalba, the village where we will start the walk. We plan to walk the 120km in six days and then use the remaining days to relax and visit places of interest in and around Santiago de Compostela.
Cost: £295. In addition to this, each person is expected to raise a minimum of £100 toward the Kelston Project. Sponsorship forms are available to help raise this money. A place can be booked on the trip by paying a deposit of £150, which will enable us to book flights at the earliest opportunity.
Details of full insurance cover for the trip are available on request. Full details on what to bring, travel arrangements, etc, will be provided to those who express an interest in going.
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HIGH ASHURSTOUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
DORKING, SURREY
Run by Surrey County Council
SAT 24th MAY
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TUES 27th MAY
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ALL INSTRUCTION BY THE QUALIFIED OUTDOOR ADVENTURE STAFF OF HIGH ASHURST
Kelston’s Camp will take place at the Outdoor Education Centre run by Surrey County Council called High Ashurst, at the top of Box Hill, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey. FAMILIES MUST ARRANGE THEIR OWN TRANSPORT, EITHER GOING THERE OR BOOKING A PLACE IN THE MINIBUS. Families should drive there directly for 11am on Saturday and pick up at 5pm on Tuesday. If you cannot arrange transport, CONTACT CLIFF DIRECTLY (AND ONLY CLIFF) TO REQUEST A PLACE IN THE MINIBUS: a minibus will leave from Kelston at 10am on the Saturday and return for 6.30pm on the Tuesday. The Kelston group will be under the supervision of Kelston leaders but all professional instruction will be given by High Ashurst staff. We will be camping in large tents provided by the centre and we will be looking after our own cooking. There is a toilet block containing flush toilets, hand basins and cold running water for the use of our group. It is a fabulous location and we are pleased to be teaming up with the High Ashurst staff once again. Fr Frank will be saying Mass for us onsite. Contact Cliff Cobb, Club Leader, on 020 8673 2242 on booking places in the minibus. But please do work with other families to arrange your own transport.
What to bring
- · Sportswear: T-shirts, shorts, socks, trainers, tracksuit bottoms etc
- · Pyjamas, towel and toiletries. Torch (optional) and Light anorak
- · Good clothes to attend Holy Mass on Sunday
- · Sleeping bag (or ask if you can borrow one from Kelston)
- · A very small amount of pocket money, £2/3 no more
What not to bring
Anything valuable. Mobile phones are discouraged and may be kept centrally if it becomes an issue
Walkmans, mp3 players, stereos. Electronic games. Knives are not permitted
Before we go
Ensure full payment is made, cheques to ‘Kelston Trips’.
Bring along Consent & Medical forms if you did not send in the on-going consent version.
Organise your travel arrangements. Either go to www.multimap.com (enter post code RH5 6DQ) for a map of how to get there from the top of Box Hill or book a place in the minibus if spaces available with Cliff only. The address of the centre is High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6DQ. It is accessible from the road running along the top of Box Hill.
Information
- Telephone number of High Ashurst for emergencies is 01372 378647.
- There is a pay phone for outgoing calls in the headquarters block at High Ashurst.
- The Outdoor Education Centre carries mandatory insurance cover relating to third parties. Kelston has full insurance cover with London Youth to cover against accidents or injuries and loss of personal possessions.
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Summer Camp
Lake District 2008
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Dates: Fri 25 – Wed 30 July
Who: Kelston Seniors
Cost: £90
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For this year’s Seniors’ Summer Camp we will be camping at Wasdale Head in the Lake District. The campsite is at one end of the deepest lake in England and at the foot of the tallest mountain, Scafell Pike. It is a stunning location from where to set out on different activities around the Lake District, including swimming, horse-riding, canoeing and hiking.
Depart Kelston: 10.30am on Friday 25th July 2008
Return to Kelston: 8.00pm on Wednesday 30th July 2008
Please phone before coming to pick up in case of delays
In case of emergency, please contact the leaders directly on their mobile phones (Andrew 07976 646439 or Charlie 07765 955188), or contact Kelston to pass on a message. (Bear in mind that mobile phone reception may be poor in the mountainous areas.)
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Things to Bring
Sleeping bag (we have spares at Kelston if you need one)
Large towel, swimming shorts
Wash kit (including sun cream & insect repellent)
Warm clothes (since we will be mostly outdoors)
Better clothes for Holy Mass
Hiking trousers are better than jeans outdoors
Light waterproof top (essential)
Cap, sun glasses, sports kit
Walking boots if you have them
Two pairs of trainers (in case they get wet)
A small rucksack is useful
Torch, packed lunch for the first day
A little spending money (£5 is probably enough)
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Details of full insurance cover for the trip are available on request.
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