Girlguiding Isle of Man Residential Properties & Campsites Adventure - Fun - Independence - Excitement - Confidence - Sense of Achievement Holidays and Camps offer countless opportunities to try new things, overcome fears, gain in self-confidence and to get to know each other better - an opportunity which is not always available in the rush and hubbub of the weekly meetings for girls and leaders. You may have the appropriate Girlguiding Qualifications......but have you: 1. Told your Commissioner 2. Checked that all Volunteers 18+ have been CRB checked 3. Completed the forms and obtained Commissioner approval These 3 steps are vital parts of running a residential of any kind and ensure you are fully insured and safe on your residential. There are many different kinds of residential events e.g. sleepovers, indoor holidays and under canvas. The secret of success is learning to make holidays and camps a source of fun and adventure for everybody. You may not have any Girlguiding Going Away Qualifications, then first contact your Commissioner before any other planning takes place. Your Commissioner is there to help and will, with assistance from your Residential Adviser, arrange appropriate support and training for you to gain the right qualifications. Residential Properties North East South West Lezayre Community Hall Address: Lezayre Parish Hall, Sulby Grid Ref: SC380 946 Sleeps: 24 Contact: Maureen (Clerk to the commissioners) 01624 890183 Web site: www.lezayreparish.org Approx Cost: £150 (weekend) Description: A large hall, toilets and showers, separate stage area (curtained of) for leaders to sleep, well equipped kitchen and large outside space. Disabled access in to and around the Building Things to do: Facilities in Ramsey - Mooragh Park, Swimming Pool, The Grove, Venture Centre. On bus route. Jurby Parish Hall Address: Bretney Road, Jurby Grid Ref: SC362 993 Sleeps: Max 36 Contact: Grace Garnier 07624 492585 Approx Cost: £100 per weekend Description: Huge hall, Very clean showers Things to do: Quite remote, on Bus route, ideal for craft weekends unless you have your own transport. Ramsey Methodist Hall Address: Waterloo Road, Ramsey Grid Ref: SC451940 Sleeps: Approx 30 Contact: John Corlett 01624 812742 Secretary Claire Jones 01624 812737 Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: Large hall, separate room for Leaders, stage area, toilets and a well equipped kitchen. Property is attached to the church. Things to do: Mooragh Park/ Play area, Grove Museum, Bowling Swimming Pool, Curraghs Wildlife Park, Venture Centre. The hall is next door to the Tran Station and round the corner to the bus station. Ballaugh Parish Hall Address: Station Road, Ballaugh Grid Ref: SC344 939 Sleeps: Max 20 Contact: Tony Howard 01624 896062 Approx Cost: £50 for a weekend Description: Large hall with an equipped kitchen - Pots, pans plates & cups, lacking in cutlery. There is no toaster but a small fridge, electric cooker, microwave and kettle. The stage area could sleep the Guiders (up to 5) lots of tables and chairs. Male and female toilets with wash basins (no showers) Great out door space for games with swings and slide. Things to do: On main bus route to Ramsey (Swimming, Grove Museum, Bowling) and Peel (House Manannan, Peel Castle, Swimming etc) and walking distance (1 mile down old railway track) to Wild Life Park. St Olaves Hall, Ramsey Address: St Olaves Church Hall, Cumberland Road, Ramsey Grid Ref: SC446 951 Sleeps: Approx 15 (Guides & Senior Section) Contact: 07624 416347 Approx Cost: £35 Per weekend Description: One modern small hall, well equipped kitchen, male toilets and sinks, two female toilets and sinks, one disabled toilet with sink, No showers. Gopak tables and chairs, thick curtains and heating if required. Has a small grass area outside. Things to do: End of road a path leads down to Mooragh park and beach, Grove museum 15 mins walk away. Bowling alley, swimming pool in Ramsey, bus stops at end of the road. Bride Methodist Church Hall Address: Bride Methodist Church Hall, Chapel Hill, Bride Grid Ref: NX450 011 Sleeps: 16 max Contact: Mrs Lesley Kneen - 01624 880622 Approx Cost: Donation Description: Small property with one main room - Leaders sleeping area on stage. Kitchen is small/ basic and I would recommend taking own cooking pans there are two fridges but no freezer. There is only one toilet, property is attached to the church (Upstairs). Recommend for a sleepover only. Things to do: School play ground and play area near by and on local bus route to Ramsey The Venture Centre Address: Lewaigue Farm, Ramsey Grid Ref: SC469 922 Sleeps: The converted farm buildings of Lewaigue Farm provide accommodation in 2 separate blocks, North and South Camp, each capable of accommodating up to 70 persons giving a maximum capacity of 140 persons Contact: www.adventure-centre.co.uk Email: [email protected] Centre Manager: 01624 814240 Approx Cost: Various - on enquiry Things to do: On site activities include: Abseiling, Archery, Assault Course, Team Tasks & more. Off site activities include: Canoeing, Coastering, Raft building & more Ronaldsway Social Club Address: Douglas Road, Castletown Grid Ref: SC274 691 Sleeps: 40 Contact: Jane Birchnall - 07624 462002 Approx Cost: Price on enquiry Description: Very large hall, new kitchen, toilets and showers. Extensive outdoor space Things to do: Opposite the Airport, on bus route, Castletown 5 mins away (Driving) Steam railway in Castletown/ Ballasalla. Calf of Man Address: The Observatory, Calf of Man Grid Ref: SC156 658 Sleeps: 8 (Guide/ Senior Section only) Contact: Manx National Heritage on 01624 648000 or through [email protected] Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: Farmhouse with kitchen, bathroom, small lounge and bedrooms with bunk beds. Accommodation is shared with bird wardens. Since there are no shops on the Calf of Man, visitors must bring all their own provisions, and it is only possible to reach the Calf of Man by boat from both Port Erin and Port St Mary. Things to do: Restricted to small island. The Calf of Man is an island with access by boat only. Rushen Scout & Guide HQ Address: Droghadfayle Road, Port Erin Grid Ref: SC199 689 Sleeps: Approx 30 Contact: Kath Gorry - 01624 834047 Approx Cost: £4 per person per night & £20 one of payment Description: Entrance Hall, Large main hall, two smaller rooms suitable for leaders sleeping area/ first aid area etc, Well equipped kitchen, two Male & two female toilets and shower in each. Things to do: Port Erin Beach, Train Museum, Children’s Park, Milner’s Tower (scenic walk). On bus route & Steam train nearby. Ballasalla - Village Hall Address: Mill Road, Ballasalla Grid Ref: SC279 702 Sleeps: 40 Max Contact: Malew Commissioners: 01624 823522 Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: Spacious property containing two large halls, well-equipped kitchen, toilets, separate eating area and gardens. Enclosed outdoor space. Things to do: Rushen Abbey, Silverdale Glen, Silverdale Pottery studio, on bus route to Castletown and Douglas & Steam train nearby. The hall can be busy with other group bookings but they are very accommodating. The local village shop shuts early around 6pm. Ballasalla - Abbey Hall Address: Mill Road, Ballasalla Grid Ref: SC279 701 Sleeps: 15 - 20 Max Contact: Gill Rushton 07624 822675 Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: There medium sized hall (Carpeted), plenty of tables and chairs. There is a small room off it that could sleep 4 leaders. Two toilets one male and one ladies which is also suitable for disabled. There is disabled access to the hall. The kitchen is very well equipped. They use it to run a full cafe during TT, Range cooker, fridges and freezers, hot water urn. The hall can be busy with other group bookings but they are very accommodating. The local village shop shuts early around 6pm. Things to do: Rushen Abbey, Silverdale Glen, Silverdale Pottery studio, on bus route to Castletown and Douglas & Steam train nearby. Ballasalla - Malew Scout Hall Address: Mill Road, Ballasalla Grid Ref: SC279 702 Sleeps: 24 Contact: Kevin Bott 01624 824760/ 07624 494286 Email: [email protected] Approx Cost: £2 Per person per night Description: Has one large hall, loft/mezzanine floor (6 adults), well-equipped kitchen (no freezer), 2 toilets and disabled access. Central heating and wood-burning stove. Things to do: Rushen Abbey, Silverdale Glen, Silverdale Pottery Studio. On bus route to Castletown and Douglas. King Williams College Address: King William's College, Castletown IM9 1TP Grid Ref: SC274681 Sleeps: Approx. 62 people Contact: Email: [email protected] 01624 820452 Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: Colbourne House - only available July and August. Sleeps 29 in dormitory style accommodation - 16 singles, 8 twins and 2 triples. Also 3 dormitories sleeping 6 persons. Small kitchen and games room available. Things to do: Swimming pool, Old House of Keys, The Old Grammar School, Castle Rushen and the Nautical Museum are all in Castletown. On bus route & Steam train nearby. St John’s Methodist Address: St John’s Methodist Church Hall Main Road, St John's Grid Ref: SC278 818 Sleeps: 24 Contact: Margaret Kennaugh - 01624 803269 Approx Cost: On enquiry Description: Large hall with kitchen and toilet facilities Things to do: Tynwald Mills, Arboretum, Nice near by walks, House of Manannan in Peel, Western Swimming Pool in Peel. On bus route to Douglas & Peel Corrin Hall Address: Derby Road, Peel Grid Ref: SC246 840 Sleeps: 40 Contact: Booking Secretary - Tim Asbridge 07624 401435 Email: [email protected] Approx Cost: £100 for the weekend Description: Two large halls, one small hall and kitchen. Only two toilets. Things to do: Swimming pool, Leece Museum, House of Manannan, Peel Castle and Cathedral. Peel Heritage Trail Walk, Headland Walks. On bus route to Douglas and Ramsey. Shoprite (supermarket) near by Philip Christian Centre Address: Derby Road, Peel Grid Ref: Sleeps: 24 Contact: Booking Coordinator: Anne Hughes 401363 Approx Cost: £55 Per night - Confirm on enquiry Description: Main hall and rear fire doors.