Cloisters Challenge

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Challenge

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Cloisters Challenge

What and when?

This March, HaVinG (the new charity for Gloucester) and the people of Gloucester are coming together to support homeless and vulnerable people in the City and local area. Are you ready to take on the challenge of a night in the Cathedral Cloisters?

Come and join us and test yourself to an experience more than many other challenges. Spend a night in the Cathedral on, perhaps, the coldest night of the year to raise awareness and funds for homeless and vulnerable people.

20 MArch

Experience a glimpse into the challenges and struggles the homeless and vulnerable experience on a daily basis

Throughout the event there will be CRB cleared, first aid trained male and female organisers to help if required

What happens on the night

We have prepared an itinerary for you so you know what to expect throughout the event:

19:00 (7:00pm)- Arrival

19:30- Safety briefing followed by reflection on the services for the homeless within Gloucester. Music in the Chapter House. Opportunity to have a tour of the Cathedral with trained Guides - Experience the crypt at night.

Hot Drinks Available all evening (with cakes!)

23:00- Bed Down for the night (Sleep where Harry Potter walked!)

06:00 - 07:00 : Hot drinks

07:30- Clear the cloisters.

The itinerary will be updated as changes occur.

To make the experience as enjoyable as possible please make sure you arrive at the cathedral fully prepared! Here's a list of items which we recommend bringing

What to bring

Sleeping bags and blankets
Cardboard, camping mats or camp bed to sleep on (inflatable air beds are not recommended)
Warm, comfortable clothing to sleep in thick layers!
Gloves and a hat
Earplugs
Please leave your valuables at home!

The

Challenge

are you ready for the challenge?