Information for parents
Waddow Hall
is a beautiful house set in acres of parkland in the heart of
Lancashire. Owned by Girlguiding UK, it is in constant use as a
training and residential centre for the organisation and is an
ideal setting for children and adults to learn and develop.
Frequently asked questions
Where will my child be sleeping?
If staying in the main hall, children will be
sleeping in a comfortable bedroom that has an en-suite shower-room.
Adults will be sleeping in rooms nearby. All bed linen is provided
but youngsters do have to remake their bed before departure. If
staying in self-catering accommodation, the Leaders/teachers will
be sleeping nearby.
Who will be responsible for my child?
If your child is coming with their
Leader/teacher then those persons will have responsibility,
otherwise there will be several specialist Leaders attending as
well as Waddow staff on site, these include fully-qualified First
Aiders.
What will the children be eating?
The children will be eating tasty,
wholesome food cooked by our resident caterers. Breakfast is
usually continental style with toast, cereal and fruit. The buffet
lunch, which has a variety of cooked meats, cheese, eggs, salad,
etc, is a favourite. In the evening, children enjoy a cooked
two-course meal. If we are informed in advance, special dietary
needs will be catered for. The children are asked to clear and
reset the dining tables after each meal.
What do they need to bring?
They need to wear their section wear if they
are a member of an association. In addition they will need to
bring nightwear, underwear and outdoor (waterproof) wear. They will
need toiletries and towels. Please help us by ensuring
that all clothing is named and remember their clothes may get
dirty! Your child may like to bring some personal
things eg a book but they will be responsible for their own
belongings, so please don’t allow them to bring anything expensive.
They may also like a small amount of pocket money to spend in our
shop. Waddow can not be held responsible for any belongings
and we advise you to take out the appropriate insurance.
What are the travel arrangements?
This will be the responsibility of yourselves
and/or your child’s Leader/teacher.
What time should we arrive at Waddow?
If they are attending for a weekend event, you
are welcome to arrive anytime after 6pm , Friday evening meal is
usually at 7.30pm. If this is not possible, kindly let us
know in advance. Please park in the car park and walk
to the front door of the hall.
What time will the weekend finish?
Usually the weekend will finish between
2.30–3.00pm on the departure day.
What will my child be doing?
Your child will be taking part in a range of
indoor and outdoor activities, organised and supervised by
qualified Leaders and Waddow staff.
What if I need to contact my child?
Please avoid contacting your child unless it
is an emergency. In the event of an emergency, state clearly the
name of your child and the event/group with whom he/she is
attending. You can find our contact details
here.
What do I need to do now?
If your daughter is attending a guiding event
you will need to complete the G/C form and return the bottom half
to Waddow by the date indicated. The G/H form needs to be brought
with your daughter on the weekend. Your daughter's Leader will be
able to supply you with these forms.
What if I have further questions?
Hopefully this has eased your mind about your
child’s visit to Waddow. Please direct any further questions to
your child’s Leader/teacher, who will do their best to answer.
If there are further questions, feel free to contact the youth and activity manager.
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