West Glamorgan Guides

Situated some eight miles from the City of Swansea, the centre is in the village of Parkmill situated at the bottom of a steep-sided Gower valley. It is surrounded by superb wooded Gower countryside but is only one mile from the sea and within walking distance of Pobbles Beach and Three Cliffs Bay. The Centre has full central heating and is available for hire twelve months of the year. Accommodation consists of:
The Old School:	This is the original fine old Victorian stone building. It is suitable for smaller groups with a large, fully equipped kitchen and a large hall/dining room which has been recently refurbished. Sleeping accommodation is on camp beds in the hall. There is a separate room for adults. The recommended maximum number is 16 young people plus 3 adults.

Ilston Lodge:	This building houses a large hall for dining, recreation and training. There is wheelchair access and a disabled toilet plus a fully-equipped kitchen, with pantry and toilet.

Green Cwm & Stonemill Dormitories:	These self-contained dormitory blocks each sleep 19 in bunk beds and are equipped with wash hand basins, showers and toilets. Each block has a separate room for two adults, with bunk beds, shower and toilet. Both dormitories have wheelchair access and a disabled toilet in both dormitories.

The Ranger House:	A self-contained Victorian house situated within the grounds of the Activity Centre. It has three bedrooms, a large sitting room, dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, and shower and toilet facilities. It is ideally situated for smaller groups with a recommended maximum number of 12.

The West Glamorgan Trading Depot is also situated in the grounds of the Activity Centre.

	For further information please contact : The Warden in Charge - P. Jamieson 01792 233613 The Booking Secretary - C. Gibbon 01792 232644 or email to enquiries.pkm@girlguidingwestglamorgan.org

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West Glamorgan Camp Site Map Ref. O.S. sheet 159 SS523883

Location	The West Glamorgan campsite is located at Penmaen in the Gower Peninsular. The site is situated in a largely undeveloped and unspoilt area which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; overlooking the wide sweep of Oxwich Bay to the west with Three Cliffs Bay to the east, and is approximately 8 miles from Swansea. The site is two miles from the West Glamorgan Guide Activity Centre at Parkmill. A path leads from the site to the beach.

Facilities:	The site is fully equipped for six patrols and staff. Cooking equipment is available for either patrol or company cooking. A concrete shelter is provided for the use of gas stoves. There is a large wooden hut which stores the equipment and provides alternative accommodation in bad weather. The site is newly equipped with electric showers, flush toilets and wash hand basins. Two trek carts are available in the hut to transport kit from the car park to the site. A flag pole is stored in the hut. Campers are required to bring their own flag.

Additional Information:	Booking information available from D. Holohan - 01792 296272 email: D.Holohan@swansea.ac.uk
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Neath Guide Hall Grid Ref:
Location	Neath Guide Hall is situated in the market town of Neath, within easy driving distance of attractions such as Dan-yr-Ogof Caves, NT Aberdulais Falls, Margam Park and Afan Argoed Forest Park. The Gnoll Park, local swimming pool and shops are all within a five minute walk of the hall.

Accommodation	The hall is suitable for small groups and is available to rent for sleepovers, brownie and guide holidays, etc. Accommodation comprises of: Entrance Hall with toilet facilities Main Hall Fitted Kitchen and Store Room Side Room off Main Hall Sleeping arrangements are on camp beds in the main hall with bunk beds available in side room for adults.

Booking information available from B. Williams - Tel. No.: 01639 773512 email: brenda.williams27@ntlworld.com
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Providence Hall
Location	Providence Hall is situated in the rural setting of Bishopston village at the entrance to the Gower peninsular.

Accommodation	The Hall comprises of the following accommodation on two floors:
	Ground Floor: Entrance Main Hall Fully fitted kitchen Shower and toilet facilities Inner hall with stairway to: 1^st Floor: Large room Sleeping arrangements are on camp beds in the main hall with extra accommodation on 1^st floor.

	Booking/further information available from: S. Pressdee - Tel. No.: 01792 232400
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Swansea Scout & Guide Headquarters
Location	The premises are situated at Bryn Rd., Swansea approximately 5 minutes walk from the beach.
Facilities:	The building consists of: The Baden Powell Hall – a large hall, with polished floor. Kitchen – large, modern, fully equipped. Dining Room – seating for 42 persons. Guiders Room, Scouters Room, Committee Room and Two other rooms – all suitable for sleeping accommodation on camp beds (which are available on site). Shower Block – consisting of three electric showers, three wash hand basins with hot & cold water and a separate shower for the disabled. Toilet facilities: Ladies - two WC’s and two wash hand basins. Gents - one WC and two wash hand basins. Disabled - one WC and one wash hand basin. The building has gas central heating and a telephone on site.
Additional Information:	There are regular bus services into the city centre and, in the opposite direction to Blackpill, Oystermouth and Mumbles. However, the city centre and other attractions, such as the New National Waterfront Museum, Plantasia (Tropical Hothouse), Swansea Museum, cinemas and theatre are within walking distance along the promenade. Singleton Park is at the end of Bryn Rd. and Brynmill Park is approx. 10 minutes walk away. A small grocery shop is within easy walking distance and the city centre has all the usual large stores and supermarkets. The nearest swimming facilities are at the Wales National Swimming pool close to the University, which also houses the Egypt Centre. The building was the first purpose built joint Scout & Guide Headquarters in the County and was opened in 1968. In 1991 most of the building was re-built and now provides modern, first class accommodation, which during school holidays and weekends can be used as a centre for pack holidays. The building is suitable for use by the disabled. There is plenty of car parking space and coaches can use the driveway to the front of the building. There is a field which can be used by members using the Headquarters.

For further information contact: Charles Harding Warden Tel. No.: 01792 466488
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Holiday Locations
West Glamorgan Guide Activity Centre	West Glamorgan Camp Site	Neath Guide Hall	Providence Hall	Swansea Scout & Guide Headquarters