SM leaders' resources Leadersguideglenarm | Page 4

Safe Camping:
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Pitch your tents properly using all the ropes and pegs – if you are not sure how a
particular tent goes up ask the Subcamp Leader
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Leave a gap of c. 2 - 3metres between each tent – this is to ensure that if there's
a fire it doesn't spread easily between tents
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Keep the guy pegs positioned close to your tent edge to avoid creating a trip hazard
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Please zip tents up when leaving them as this helps keep them weather-proof
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Please get your group to check all the pegs and guys of their tent each day to keep
everything tight and secure.
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If you are using gas laterns/lights please only use them outside as there have been
a number of gas poisoning incidents at campsites recently.
Safe Cooking:
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Whether you are feeding the 5000 or just yourself – please do it safely.
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Cooking on the campsite is absolutely fine this year just try to look after the grass
and site around us.
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Keep gas fires/BBQs c.1-2metres away from canvas or any flammable items and be
aware of sparks.
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BBQs are not allowed to sit directly on the grass – please keep them raised up so
the grass isn't burnt.
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Please be aware of the hazards of disposable BBQ's and the fumes associated with
them - do NOT USE INSIDE A TENT and be sure to extinguish it completely after
use.
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There must be no cooking in any small or unsafe tents or structures.
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Cook tents must all contain their own fire extinguisher. You can purchase these at
most good camping and caravan shops.
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No cooking whatsoever can be carried out after 10pm in the evenings.
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There must be a sizeable corridor of 3 metres around each cook tent on the site.
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We do reserve the rig