SOEE3291/SOEE5690 Atmospheric Science Field Skills Arran field trip 2014 This document provides you with information on: Fieldtrip dates Departure times from Leeds and Lochranza Accommodation Course payment information for those who are taking the module as an option List of equipment Please find enclosed fieldtrip information and if you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact the module leader Jim McQuaid ([email protected]) Accommodation We will be staying at the Lochranza Field Centre, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, KA27 8HL Telephone: 01770 830 637, Fax: 01770 830 205, http://www.pgl.co.uk/lochranza/ The telephone number above is for emergency use only. A payphone is available at the centre. The field centre has a no alcohol policy so please do not bring any with you, you will have the opportunity to spend evenings in the local pub for such refreshments! There is no local cash machine so bring sufficient cash for the week. Departure time from Leeds on Friday 6th September. We will leave by coach promptly at 8.00 am from outside the Parkinson Building (the white clock tower building at the front entrance of the University. Please congregate on the steps outside this building, beneath the clock tower). The early start is because we are catching the 3.15 pm ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick and need to check-in for the ferry at Ardrossan harbour, North Ayrshire, Scotland by 2.30 pm. Because of the traveltime and ferry sailing time, we can NOT wait past 8.00 am for anyone. We should arrive at the field centre by about 5.30 pm. You will be accompanied on the coach by several members of staff and they will make themselves known to you when you arrive at the Parkinson steps. Departure time from Lochranza on Friday 13th September. We will leave the field centre after breakfast (approximately 9.30 am) in order to catch the 11.05 am ferry from Brodick to Ardrossan. We will return to Leeds (again ending at Parkinson’s steps) by coach and should arrive back at approximately 6.00 pm. We cannot guarantee that we will have arrived back at 6 but will aim to do so. Please note that there is a charge of £200 for students who take SOEE3291/SOEE5690 as an optional course. You are required to pay BEFORE the fieldcourse. There is an online payment page now setup. Field Course Handbook. The handbook will be available in the summer, it will provide extensive details of the exercises you will be involved in and you should read through this (you will be given hard copies when you arrive in Arran. See last year’s handbook (which provides a good indication of the range of activities via http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~chmjbm/arran List of equipment. Please remember that you will be working outdoors for much of the time, so you need to be prepared! If your outdoor gear is inadequate you will not be allowed to participate on the course. You will be provided with a fieldwork notebook. Please bring the following equipment with you: Sturdy walking boots Waterproof and windproof clothing (jacket and trousers) Warm clothing (hats, gloves, jumpers etc) Sturdy medium/ large rucksack (a small day sack will not be large enough as you will have to carry some pieces of equipment on various activities). Lunch box and water bottle Writing implements Calculator Any necessary medication Provisions and cash for the entire week, as there are no shops or cash points near the field centre to purchase chocolate, crisps, cigarettes etc The centre will provide bedding BUT you need to bring a Towel You are strongly advised to bring the following items although they are not compulsory: Sun tan cream Midge repellent Compass (if you have one) Survival bag and first aid kit .