The
Challenge
are you ready for the challenge?
Cloisters Challenge
What and when?
This October, 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?
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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.
9 October
Experience a glimpse into the challenges and struggles Homeless and vulnerable people 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:
7:00pm - Arrival
7:30pm - 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.
11:00pm - Bed Down for the night (Sleep where Harry Potter walked!)
Throughout the night and in the morning hot drinks (with cakes!) will be available and Organisers will be awake.
From 6:00am Wake up and set off home
7:30am - 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
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Sleeping bags/blankets
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Cardboard, camping mats or camp bed to sleep on - the floor is the coldest place! (inflatable air beds are not recommended)
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Warm, comfortable clothing to sleep in - wear lots of layers - the warmer the better.
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Extra padding for your head - pillow or spare jumper?
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Gloves and hat - to sleep in.
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Earplugs! It can be surprisingly noisy!
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Torch/mobile phone/ipod/headphones
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Please leave your valuables at home!
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Please do not bring alcohol and there is no smoking (including e-cigarettes) permitted at the event.