Cloisters Challenge

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?

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

Sleeping bags/blankets
Cardboard, camping mats or camp bed to sleep on - the floor is the coldest place! (inflatable air beds are not recommended)
Warm, comfortable clothing to sleep in - wear lots of layers - the warmer the better.
Extra padding for your head - pillow or spare jumper?
Gloves and hat - to sleep in.
Earplugs! It can be surprisingly noisy!
Torch/mobile phone/ipod/headphones
Please leave your valuables at home!
Please do not bring alcohol and there is no smoking (including e-cigarettes) permitted at the event.

Really sad that we have postponed Cloister Challenge 2020 until we are able to run it again under whatever regulations are in place.

All those who registered and paid their fee will, automatically, be carried forward and we will be in contact once we know what is going on. If you want to be taken off the list please contact the Administrator.

If you want to go on a waiting list - please email the Administrator on and he will get back to you.

Finally, thank you to all who had started fund-raising and who have elected not to seek a refund. The over-arching charity 'HaVinG - A Voice in Gloucester' has been able to grant out over £10,000 to support homeless and vulnerable people during the time of COVID - Stay Safe!

The

Challenge

are you ready for the challenge?