https://strugglers.net/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Andy&feedformat=atomStrugglers - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T16:20:30ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.23.5https://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:49:05Z<p>Andy: /* Fri 26th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (52.2428,-1.3308, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (52.2428,-1.3308, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:43:21Z<p>Andy: /* Thu 25th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (52.2428,-1.3308, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (-1.3308,52.2428, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:31:57Z<p>Andy: /* Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (52.1721,-1.3740, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (-1.3308,52.2428, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (-1.3308,52.2428, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196, guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:27:05Z<p>Andy: /* Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (52.1773,-1.3647, guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:25:48Z<p>Andy: /* Wed 24th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:25:25Z<p>Andy: /* Tue 23rd May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] (52.0657,-1.3361) between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:24:04Z<p>Andy: /* Wed 24th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:23:31Z<p>Andy: /* Planned route and schedule for the trip */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return.<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:18:59Z<p>Andy: /* Planned route and schedule for the trip */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] (52.0546,-1.3252) and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-18T00:18:20Z<p>Andy: /* Planned route and schedule for the trip */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (52.2579,-1.3196) to [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-17T21:32:46Z<p>Andy: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
* [https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/wh1Ubd49Kd82J/manuals/MANUAL_JOSEPHINE.pdf Manual for this specific narrowboat]<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Narrowboating Info===<br />
The marina would like us to be familiar with these in advance:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ULIj4CwOmU Canal & River Trust Staying Safe] video (~5 mins)<br />
* [https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/141.pdf Canal & River Trust Boating Manual] PDF<br />
<br />
This is also pretty good:<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXn47JYXs44 Canal & River Trust Boater's Handbook DVD] video (~26 mins)<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-17T21:15:16Z<p>Andy: /* Layout */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
[[File:elite_8f2b_layout.png|1200px]]<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/File:elite_8f2b_layout.pngFile:elite 8f2b layout.png2023-05-17T21:06:55Z<p>Andy: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-17T21:06:22Z<p>Andy: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Shopping==<br />
Andy / Jenny / Michaela / Robert will pick up agreed groceries for the first two days or so at Tesco Extra, Banbury, OX16 1LX.<br />
<br />
==Meetup==<br />
13:00 at [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/contact/ The King's Head], Napton-on-the-Hill, CV47 8NG. This is ~300 metres from the boat yard.<br />
<br />
==Boat yard==<br />
We should arrive by 14:00 for a hopeful 14:30 handover.<br />
<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/ Napton Narrowboats], Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 8HX, [tel://01926813644 01926 813644].<br />
<br />
==Boat==<br />
[https://www.napton-marina.co.uk/boats/elite/elite_8f2b.php Josephine 8F2B]<br />
<br />
"Unique 8-10 berth boat with 2 King Size doubles & 4 Sleeping Cabins with 2 Full Bathrooms"<br />
<br />
===Layout===<br />
<br />
==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T12:26:00Z<p>Andy: /* Tue 23rd May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T12:25:34Z<p>Andy: /* Wed 24th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc 0.4 miles from [https://canalplan.uk/place/9bmc Southam Road Footbridge No 161].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T10:38:55Z<p>Andy: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)<br />
<br />
[[Category:Narrowboating]]</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T02:35:00Z<p>Andy: /* Wed 24th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
There's also a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T02:34:10Z<p>Andy: /* Tue 23rd May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
There's a retail park with Tesco Extra, KFC etc near [https://canalplan.uk/place/3q1l Hennef Way Bridge No 162].<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-16T02:00:15Z<p>Andy: /* Fri 26th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.00am and cleared off the boat by 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T22:24:15Z<p>Andy: /* Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Sherne Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T22:07:28Z<p>Andy: /* Fri 25th May */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 26th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T22:03:12Z<p>Andy: /* Stoppages */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices (nothing relevant for Oxford Canal as of 2023-05-15)</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T21:59:59Z<p>Andy: /* Stoppages */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/notices-and-stoppages/water-level-and-strong-stream-warnings</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T21:32:03Z<p>Andy: /* Planned route and schedule for the trip */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is 45.63 miles and 44 locks . There are 4 moveable bridges of which 2 are usually left open.<br />
<br />
This is made up of 45.63 miles of narrow canals; 44 narrow locks.<br />
This will take 25 hours, 27 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be 6 hours and 9 minutes. <br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/stoppages</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T21:29:42Z<p>Andy: /* Planned route and schedule for the trip */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is xx.xx miles and xx locks.<br />
<br />
This will take xx hours, xx minutes which is x days, xx minutes at 7 hours per day. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be x hours and xx minutes.<br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[https://www.thewharfinnfc.co.uk/ The Wharf Inn], CV47 2FE, 01295 770332. At Fenny Compton Wharf bridge 136 guide book page 164.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|11.05 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 41 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This is a longer first day than I'd like, especially if we don't get the boat promptly at 2.30pm. But if we stop before the locks it's less than an hour of travelling, and once we're past the locks there's no settlements until Fenny Compton. If we can't make it we'll have to stop wherever we get to and forego the pub.<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/qe6j Castlethorpe Sharpe Hill Bridge No. 135] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Ye Olde Reindeer Inn or Ye Olde Auctioneer (seriously). Both on Parsons Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA. Lots of other choice in Banbury.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|10.79 miles and 12 locks and will take 6 hours 27 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/k7o6 Sovereign Wharf] between bridge 163 and bridge 164 (guide book page 161)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|We can go back to the Wharf Inn that we went to before (0.36 miles walk north along canal), or walk 1 to 1½ miles in to Fenny Compton to try [http://merrielion.co.uk/ The Merrie Lion], CV47 2YH, 01295 771134.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|12.13 miles and 14 locks and will take 7 hours 23 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to go on further to the [https://canalplan.uk/place/ee1c Calthorpe Winding Hole] and then turn around, but Banbury is our best shopping place so we'll probably want to moor up again somewhere near the town and do that on the way back through. There seems to be a fairly large Morrisons at OX16 5AQ which is very near [https://canalplan.uk/place/qk5a Tramway Road Bridge 168] just after we have turned at the winding hole.<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/v990 Fenny Compton Marina] (guide book page 164)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://follyatnapton.co.uk/ The Folly] which is right there, or a 1.3 mile walk to [https://www.kingsheadinnapton.co.uk/ The Kings Head], CV47 8NG (closes 10pm, food served until 9pm).<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.82 miles and 9 locks and will take 5 hours 11 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/gp5r The Folly Public House], after [https://canalplan.uk/place/80hz Folly Bridge no 113] (guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[https://canalplan.uk/place/epg8 Napton Marina] (just off the top of guide book page 167)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|1.85 miles and 0 locks and will take 45 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
We need to be back at the marina for 9.30am.<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/stoppages</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Boat_Trip_2023Boat Trip 20232023-05-15T16:12:14Z<p>Andy: Created page with "==Planned route and schedule for the trip== Rough idea is: [http://canalplan.org.uk/ Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return]. ===Overall statistics of the route i..."</p>
<hr />
<div>==Planned route and schedule for the trip==<br />
Rough idea is: [http://canalplan.org.uk/ Napton Marina to Calthorpe Winding Hole and return].<br />
<br />
===Overall statistics of the route itself===<br />
Total distance is xx.xx miles and xx locks.<br />
<br />
This will take xx hours, xx minutes which is x days, xx minutes at 7 hours per day. You have asked for it to be done in 3 days, each of which will be x hours and xx minutes.<br />
<br />
===Some guesses as to where we would like to start / end each day===<br />
If the unlikely event that we really need to push it, sun rise and sun set will be the limit of when we can drive the boat. They're at approximately 05:00 BST and 21:00 BST respectively.<br />
<br />
====Mon 22nd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/h6a8?session=II12346_2 Castlethorpe Wharf Bridge No. 64] (guide book page 77)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://navigationinn.net/ The Navigation], MK19 7BE, 01908 543156. Very close to bridge 64.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|9.64 miles and 7 locks and will take 4 hours 44 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Tue 23rd May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/h6a8?session=II12346_2 Castlethorpe Wharf Bridge No. 64]<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/foct?session=WN17713_1 Grove Lock No. 28] (guide book page 67)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|Grove Lock, LU7 0QU, 01525 380940. Very close to lock 28. More pubs further on in Slapton.<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|21.70 miles and 7 locks and will take 8 hours 14 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Wed 24th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/foct?session=WN17713_1 Grove Lock No. 28]<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/9uol?session=WN17713_1 Groveway Bridge No.90C] (guide book page 71)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|[http://theploughatsimpson.co.uk/ The Plough at Simpson], MK6 3AH, 01908 691515. Between [http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/sde9?session=WN17713_1 Simpson Aqueduct] and [http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/shns?session=WN17713_1 Bowlers Bridge No.91].<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|15.56 miles and 12 locks and will take 7 hours 37 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Thu 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/9uol?session=WN17713_1 Groveway Bridge No.90C]<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested stop:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/imsm?session=WN17713_1 Blisworth Tunnel South End] (guide book page 79)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|<br />
* [http://www.navigationpubtowcester.co.uk/ The Navigation], NN12 7SB, 01604 864988<br />
* [http://www.boatinn.co.uk/ The Boat Inn], NN12 7SB, 01604 862428, both near bridge 53<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|16.67 miles and 8 locks and will take 7 hours 17 minutes.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Fri 25th May====<br />
{|<br />
|Suggested start:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/imsm?session=WN17713_1 Blisworth Tunnel South End]<br />
|-<br />
|Stop:<br />
|[http://canalplan.org.uk/gazetteer/51ng?session=WN17713_1 Gayton Marina] (guide book page 80)<br />
|-<br />
|Suggested pubs:<br />
|N/A<br />
|-<br />
|Stats:<br />
|3.74 miles and 0 locks and will take 1 hour.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Stoppages===<br />
http://www.waterscape.com/things-to-do/boating/stoppages</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/FactorioFactorio2019-06-23T20:23:11Z<p>Andy: </p>
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<div>==Miners and furnaces==<br />
* 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone furnaces.<br />
<br />
==Assembly==<br />
===Advanced circuits (red chips)===<br />
* 1 copper wire factory to 6 advanced circuit factories<br />
* 48 advanced circuit factories total is a good number<br />
<br />
==Console==<br />
===Give player some items===<br />
<pre><br />
/c game.player.insert{name="item-name", count=50}<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
===Create a player in sandbox mode===<br />
<pre><br />
/c game.player.create_character()<br />
</pre></div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/FactorioFactorio2019-06-21T06:21:16Z<p>Andy: /* Console */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Miners and furnaces==<br />
* 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone furnaces.<br />
<br />
==Console==<br />
===Give player some items===<br />
<pre><br />
/c game.player.insert{name="item-name", count=50}<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
===Create a player in sandbox mode===<br />
<pre><br />
/c game.player.create_character()<br />
</pre></div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/FactorioFactorio2019-06-21T06:19:40Z<p>Andy: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Miners and furnaces==<br />
* 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone furnaces.<br />
<br />
==Console==<br />
===Create a player in sandbox mode===<br />
<pre><br />
/c game.player.create_character()<br />
</pre></div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/FactorioFactorio2019-06-21T03:58:24Z<p>Andy: /* Miners and smelters */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Miners and furnaces==<br />
* 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone furnaces.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/FactorioFactorio2019-06-21T03:33:56Z<p>Andy: Created page with "==Miners and smelters== * 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone smelters."</p>
<hr />
<div>==Miners and smelters==<br />
* 4 electric miners are required to saturate 10 stone smelters.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-07-04T04:53:41Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:SW18-5NW.png|right|thumb|500px|Useful places in the park. 'P' is parking. 'X' is gazebo.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/CQ1PzeQyD2K2 the Revelstoke Road entrance to Wimbledon Park]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW18 5NW but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be stewards present near a barrier. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and have been told to park in this car park.<br />
<br />
For those without sat nav: If driving from so that you will pass Southfields tube (as most of us are), go across the junction into Replington Road, take the 2nd right at the Tesco Express into <br />
Heythorp Street then third right into Revelstoke Road. Carry straight on under the railway bridge to the car park barrier.<br />
<br />
From this car park our gazebo is to the left next to a huge white tent.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| <br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| <br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 9 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 9 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-07-04T04:53:22Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:SW18-5NW.png|right|thumb|500px|Useful places in the park. 'P' is parking. 'X' is gazebo.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/CQ1PzeQyD2K2 the Revelstoke Road entrance to Wimbledon Park]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW18 5NW but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be stewards present near a barrier. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and have been told to park in this car park.<br />
<br />
For those without sat nav: If driving from so that you will pass Southfields tube (as most of us are), go across the junction into Replington Road, take the 2nd right at the Tesco Express into <br />
Heythorp Street then third right into Revelstoke Road. Carry straight on under the railway bridge to the car park barrier.<br />
<br />
From this car park our gazebo is to the left next to a huge white tent.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| <br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| <br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 9 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-07-02T14:18:46Z<p>Andy: /* Where */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:SW18-5NW.png|right|thumb|500px|Useful places in the park. 'P' is parking. 'X' is gazebo.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/CQ1PzeQyD2K2 the Revelstoke Road entrance to Wimbledon Park]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW18 5NW but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be stewards present near a barrier. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and have been told to park in this car park.<br />
<br />
For those without sat nav: If driving from so that you will pass Southfields tube (as most of us are), go across the junction into Replington Road, take the 2nd right at the Tesco Express into <br />
Heythorp Street then third right into Revelstoke Road. Carry straight on under the railway bridge to the car park barrier.<br />
<br />
From this car park our gazebo is to the left next to a huge white tent.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| <br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 9 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/File:SW18-5NW.pngFile:SW18-5NW.png2018-07-02T14:10:01Z<p>Andy: </p>
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<div></div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-07-01T10:35:59Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
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<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| <br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 9 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-07-01T09:50:20Z<p>Andy: /* Rota */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-30T15:20:09Z<p>Andy: /* Where */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. We are next to a huge white tent which is visible from across the park. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-30T15:19:08Z<p>Andy: /* What do I need to bring? */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. At least one blanket per hound is advised as we don't have any spare. There's a public water tap but our gazebo this year is quite far away from it (see [[#Where|above]]), so large water containers that can be filled at the start of the day will be useful.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-30T15:15:53Z<p>Andy: /* Parking */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle. If you say "I'm with the greyhound charity; this is my first visit and I need to collect my permit" then the stewards should allow you in and direct you where to park.<br />
<br />
We have never had difficulty before but if a steward does not allow you in without your permit, please ask the steward if you can pull aside somewhere, then phone the day's WGW organiser who will send your permit over. Once you have your permit it is specific to you can should remain in your car for any future days you attend.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-30T15:12:35Z<p>Andy: /* Where */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
[[File:wimbledon-2018-doodle.jpg|right|thumb|600px|Useful places in the park. Click for larger.]]<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
Our gazebo, unlike in previous years, is unfortunately at the far corner of the park from the entrance and the parking. If you need assistance carrying your gear from your car, please come to the gazebo with only your hound(s) and ask for help from other volunteers.<br />
<br />
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px><br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo1.JPG|Retains good shade (click for larger)<br />
File:wimbledon-2018-gazebo2.JPG|Next to huge white tent which is visible across the park (click for larger)<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
<br />
The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
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<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Wright (with Tiger)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
<br />
The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-29T17:06:58Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| <br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 9 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 6 humans, 6 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
<br />
The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-29T09:19:46Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 9 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
<br />
The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-28T09:51:05Z<p>Andy: /* First week */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Johns<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Nina Malina (morning)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 13 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
<br />
* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
<br />
==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
<br />
The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
<br />
The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
<br />
===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
<br />
===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
<br />
We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
<br />
Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
<br />
Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
<br />
===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
<br />
===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
<br />
===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
<br />
Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
<br />
If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
<br />
There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
<br />
Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
<br />
Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
<br />
===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
<br />
==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
<br />
===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
<br />
If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
<br />
===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
<br />
We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
<br />
===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
<br />
[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
<br />
===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
<br />
Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
<br />
Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
<br />
===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
<br />
please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andyhttps://strugglers.net/wiki/Wimbledon_2018Wimbledon 20182018-06-28T09:48:31Z<p>Andy: /* Parking */</p>
<hr />
<div>==What==<br />
Information for volunteers of [http://hershamhounds.org.uk/ Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare] who will be helping out collecting donations at the Wimbledon Tennis queue in Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
==Why==<br />
The Wimbledon tennis queue is always a big source of donations for WGW but it is only possible through the assistance of volunteers and their hounds. This page collects information the volunteers will need about this event.<br />
<br />
==When==<br />
Every day for at least the first week which is Monday 2nd July to Saturday 7th July.<br />
<br />
There is not normally a queue on the Sunday (8th) unless the first week has been rained off too many times.<br />
<br />
We may also attend some days in the following week if we have the volunteers and the queue is still present.<br />
<br />
The queue starts to move early so it is best if we have hounds present from 7am. The queue tends to have gone through by early afternoon so it is likely we will finish around 2pm. Some days it has emptied by 12.30pm. You do not of course have to sign up for a full day; any amount of help even for an hour or two is appreciated.<br />
<br />
==Where==<br />
Wimbledon Park.<br />
<br />
You will be using [https://goo.gl/maps/JWfjJqxKG182 the first entrance to Wimbledon park which is on Wimbledon Park Road near the junction of Woodspring Road]. The nearest post code for your sat nav is probably SW19 6NS but do check that comes up with something sensible. There will be many stewards present near the gate. Say you are "with the greyhound charity" and they will tell you where to park.<br />
<br />
If arriving around 7am the traffic isn't too bad but be aware that Wimbledon traffic will be a nightmare by 8am.<br />
<br />
If on foot it's about a 15 minute walk from Southfields tube straight up Wimbledon Park Road - follow the crowds!<br />
<br />
==Contacts==<br />
On site each day your contact is Julie Higham, Debbie Ladd or Colin Brady (as indicated [[#Rota|below]] in bold).<br />
<br />
For questions prior to the event please contact Andy Smith either by email to [mailto:wgw@strugglers.net wgw@strugglers.net], [https://www.facebook.com/YetAnotherStalker Facebook] or as a last resort text or phone 07814 149683.<br />
<br />
If you wish to bring a kennel dog you will need to [http://www.hershamhounds.org.uk/contact-us check with the kennels] if there are any available and suitable. If there are any then you will likely be advised to make it only a short day as it may be a bit much for them! Note that there generally aren't any staff at the kennels before 7am so you may need to consider an overnight stay, or a short visit in the late morning to early afternoon only.<br />
<br />
==Safety==<br />
[[Image:vetdirections-wimbledon-2017.png|thumb|x400px|right|Directions to emergency vet. Click for larger.]]<br />
You must take responsibility for yourself and any dogs that you bring with you. On site each day there is a person responsible for the event as a whole (in this case Julie or Debbie) and for safety reasons they may make decisions including but not limited to:<br />
<br />
* Sending you and/or your dogs home early<br />
* Insisting upon taking your dog to the [[#Emergency vet|emergency vet]]<br />
* Calling an early end to the day<br />
* Cancelling a day ahead of time<br />
<br />
Each day's organiser will be acting in accordance with [[Media:Outdoor_event_risk_assessment.pdf|WGW's Outdoor Event Risk Assessment procedures]] and any decision they make when enforcing these will be supported by WGW even if it later proves to be unnecessary.<br />
<br />
Hounds in the care of the kennels must remain on lead at all times. Wimbledon Park is popular with walkers of off-lead dogs so other breeds are likely to be encountered. Only sociable hounds should be brought to this event and it is your decision and responsibility if you allow your own dogs off-lead.<br />
<br />
===Facilities===<br />
Fresh water and shade will be available for the dogs so please use them.<br />
<br />
There is a first aid kit in the gazebo. Any accidents must be reported to the person in charge that day.<br />
<br />
===Emergency vet===<br />
The nearest veterinary practice is:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
Stone Lion Vet<br /><br />
41 High Street, Wimbledon<br /><br />
London SW19 5AU<br /><br />
Tel.: [tel:02089464228 020 8946 4228]<br /><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
On the right you can see directions as provided by Google. Also available [https://goo.gl/maps/DYewmGVNNq62 in Google Maps].<br />
<br />
They are aware that they are our chosen emergency vets for this event. In the unlikely situation that the vet's services are necessary please make sure the person in charge on the day is aware as they are responsible for ensuring your dog goes to the vet and may wish to accompany you. Please note that this vet has no parking, only a drive way. Anyone visiting the vet will therefore need at least two people so that one can drop off the dog while the driver finds a parking place.<br />
<br />
==Rota==<br />
This is just to give us an idea who to expect and when. If you can no longer make it, no worries, please just let us know as soon as possible.<br />
<br />
The name in bold is the person who is in charge on-site for each day.<br />
<br />
===First week===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 2nd July<br />
! Tuesday 3rd July<br />
! Wednesday 4th July<br />
! Thursday 5th July<br />
! Friday 6th July<br />
! Saturday 7th July<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| Amy Phillips (with Eli and Wendy)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke (mid-morning, with Gypsy)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| Gavin & Karen Brown (with Jane)<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Dave Clarke (with Gypsy)<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
| '''Debbie Ladd''' (with Jack, Logan and Will)<br />
| '''Colin Brady''' (with Morland)<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| John Davis (with Poppy)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Jackie Younis (with Jessie)<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
| Laura Fewell (with HRH Princess Rena (of Croydon))<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Jill Baker (with Fin and Shanti)<br />
| James Fryer (with Mandy and Marge)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Lesley Grayson (with Arrow)<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
| Karen Webster (with kennel hound TBD)<br />
| Mandy Jones (with Lara and Tigger)<br />
| Peter & Christina Reynolds (with Boris and Elsie)<br />
|-<br />
| Nina Malina (morning)<br />
|<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Louise Metcalfe (with Lenny)<br />
| Michael Waugh (with Gemma)<br />
| Sarah McFarlane (with Pedro)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| Matthew & Sarah Ladd<br />
| <br />
| Sharon McLeod (with Remy)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 7 humans, 7 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 9 hounds<br />
! 10 humans, 10 hounds<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! 12 humans, 13 hounds<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Second week===<br />
Unknown as yet exactly which days we will be attending.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Monday 9th July<br />
! TBD<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo (with Didi)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste (with Canela)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane (with Daisy and Sally)<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield (with kennel hound Stevie)<br />
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|-<br />
| '''Julie''' & John Higham (with Chip and Nicky)<br />
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|-<br />
| Lynn Parry (with Magic)<br />
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|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
! 8 humans, 8 hounds<br />
! ? humans, ? hounds<br />
|}<br />
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===To be decided===<br />
Likely to be coming but unsure yet as to when.<br />
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* Sue Sterling (with Rua)<br />
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==Parking==<br />
[[File:wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|wimbledon_park_parking_gazebo.jpg|frame|Location of parking and gazebo]]<br />
<strike>This doodle is from 2015 but the gazebo is in roughly the same place.</strike><br />
We've been told that this year our gazebo is in a different place, but the council are not clear as to exactly where that is so we can't clarify until the first day. It's a black gazebo with aluminium legs and the words "Wimbledon Greyhound Welfare" on it in white.<br />
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The track above where the gazebo is marked is normally where they run the queue between barriers, and then it runs straight up the left edge. The queue entrance is at the right end of that track, where the trees go around the corner. That's where we mostly stand and the water tap is near there.<br />
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The first time you arrive after parking up you will need to collect your parking permit from the volunteer in charge and display it in your vehicle.<br />
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===Vehicle details===<br />
We have been asked to collect details of volunteer vehicles so that parking permits can be issued. If you have not yet supplied these to [[#Contacts|Andy]] then you may not be given vehicle access to the park. As long as your details were collected in time you will be issued a free parking permit.<br />
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{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Name<br />
! Collected?<br />
|-<br />
| Alice Marshall<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Amy Phillips<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Andy Smith<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport / lifts)<br />
|-<br />
| Ann Del-Pizzo<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Bernadette Hoste<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (On foot)<br />
|-<br />
| Christina Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Colin Brady<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave Clarke<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Dave & Jane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Debbie Ladd<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Denise Greenfield<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Gavin Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jackie Younis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| James Fryer<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Jill Baker<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Davis<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| John Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Julie)<br />
|-<br />
| Julia Renfree<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Julie Higham<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Brown<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Arriving with Gavin Brown)<br />
|-<br />
| Karen Webster<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Laura Fewell<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lesley Grayson<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Louise Metcalfe<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Lynn Parry<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Mandy Jones<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Michael Waugh<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Peter Reynolds<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | (Public transport)<br />
|-<br />
| Sarah McFarlane<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sharon McLeod<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|-<br />
| Sue Sterling<br />
| style="background-color: #ccffcc" | ✔️<br />
|}<br />
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==Frequently Anticipated Questions==<br />
===What should I do before the event?===<br />
If possible try to get the phone number of the volunteer in charge on the day(s) you're attending in case there is a problem and you can no longer turn up. They'd appreciate a text message or phone call so they know not to expect you. If you don't have these numbers, please [[#Contacts|ask Andy for them]].<br />
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===What do I need to bring?===<br />
Blankets and water bowl for your hound. There's a water tap near our gazebo.<br />
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We will have the gazebo for shade but if it's very sunny and you have an easy way to provide more shade (e.g. a small tent) then that will be useful.<br />
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Consider the weather. You will know best if your hound would benefit from a coolcoat or a coat for warmth. This year's weather forecast suggests it will be very hot so coolcoats or even a small paddling pool may be a very good idea. As above we have access to a fresh water tap.<br />
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Food on site is of the expensive burger van variety so you may prefer to bring your own. It's quite a long walk to any shops on Wimbledon Park Road.<br />
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===Is there anywhere to sit?===<br />
Our gazebo gear normally comes with two foldable camping chairs. If you are able to bring more then that would be useful, otherwise when not standing near or walking the queue you may be laying down with the hounds!<br />
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===Are there toilets?===<br />
Yes, there are two toilet blocks. One is near the entrance gate and the other is at the opposite end of the park.<br />
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===What do I need to do?===<br />
If you've never helped before you are very welcome; there is nothing difficult and we will help you on the day.<br />
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Mostly it involves standing near the moving queue with a donation bucket, accepting donations, chatting to people about the hounds and giving out leaflets if they are local and seem interested. There is absolutely no bucket-shaking (this is not our way and it's also not allowed) or getting in people's way.<br />
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If the queue is not moving then we may walk down the rows of people who are camped, again just accepting donations and chatting about the hounds. If someone asks you a question and you don't know the answer, don't worry, just say you don't know and if there is another volunteer nearby pass the question on to them. If you're a volunteer with someone else's dog then be prepared to be asked what the dog's name is and how old they are!<br />
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There are bright blue hi-vis jackets for all our volunteers to wear and a number of custom-made racing coats for the hounds just so we can all look part of one group.<br />
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Take regular breaks in the quiet of the gazebo and enjoy yourself with the other volunteers and their hounds. Go home whenever you like!<br />
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Do what the stewards and police say even if it seems contrary to what we've done in the past - we rely on the good will of the event organisers and local council to keep being invited each year to this very important event. If in any doubt talk to the volunteer in charge each day.<br />
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===Why only the first week?===<br />
The first week is by far the busiest and we'd like to cover it as much as we can. Depending on which names are left in the competition after the first week it may be worth it for us to also attend some days in the second week. We won't know this until the time, so we'll try to sort it out then if that is the case. By all means do [[#Contacts|let us know]] if you can only help in the second week; we'll contact you if it starts to look like we'll be there.<br />
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==Privacy policy==<br />
In order to run this event we need to collect a small amount of personal information from our volunteers. By agreeing to volunteer, you agree to the following handling of your personal information.<br />
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===Personally identifying information we collect===<br />
Names and email addresses of volunteers will be collected by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] for the purposes of organising the event. Volunteers are encouraged to exchange phone numbers with the person in charge on the day(s) they will be helping, but this is voluntary and between you and the organiser.<br />
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If you are arriving by motor vehicle then additionally [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will require your vehicle registration, make and colour in order for you to be issued a parking permit.<br />
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===How we use your personal information===<br />
We keep a simple count of who will be attending on each day.<br />
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We may contact you by email to let you know of important changes to how this event will be organised.<br />
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We may contact you by email once per year to ask if you are able to volunteer again.<br />
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===Information storage===<br />
Your names, email addresses and vehicle details (if any) are stored by [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] on a private file server with an encrypted filesystem.<br />
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[[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] will retain them for the purposes of organising the following year's event.<br />
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===Information sharing===<br />
For the purpose of issuing parking permits, we are required to share your name and vehicle details with Merton Borough Council. They use them only for managing the parking during the event.<br />
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Your name and the names of your pets are posted publicly on this page so that we can organise the event. If you do not wish to have your name on this page then we are happy to remove it, however the organiser on the day will still need to know your name privately.<br />
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Other than as mentioned above, we will not share any of the personal information you supply.<br />
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===Removal of information===<br />
* If you would like any of the information that has been stored about you with regard to WGW's presence at the Wimbledon ticket queue to be removed, or;<br />
* If you would not like to be contacted by email about helping WGW at the Wimbledon queue in future;<br />
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please contact [[#Contacts|Andy Smith]] and request this. Your instructions will be carried out within 5 working days.</div>Andy