ramblin man fair 2015 - glamping at the ranch mote park information pack

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Glamping at the Ranch Information We are delighted that you have chosen to be a trailblazer and be the first people to Glamp at the Ranch at Ramblin’ Man Fair in Mote Park. Please see below all the informaBon you will need to enjoy your stay. For the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all guests please read and observe the informaBon provided. Campsite I+nerary Friday 24 July: 12:00 Glamping at the Ranch Opens 12:00 The Ranch Bar Opens 23:00 Last new admission for the evening Saturday 25 July: 01:00 The Ranch Bar Closes 12:00 Main Arena Opens / The Ranch Bar opens 13:00 Music Starts 23:00 Music and Bars Close in Main Arena with an hour extension for late refreshments (food and non alcoholic drinks) Sunday 26 July: 01:00 The Ranch Bar Closes 12:00 Main Arena Opens / The Ranch Bar opens 13:00 Music Starts 22:30 Music and Bars Close in Main Arena with an hour extension for late refreshments (food and non alcoholic drinks) Monday 27 July: 01:00 The Ranch Bar Closes 12:00 Glamping at the Ranch closes Access Informa+on Glamping is in the Long Valley, a stunning and historic part of Mote Park, and this is the first occasion that camping has been allowed on it. Please respect the park, the wildlife and the local residents who are a few hundred metres away. On arriving for your accommodaBon all Glamping at the Ranch guests should enter Mote Park via the Maidstone Leisure Centre entrance (Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park, off Willow Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7RN). Enter the Leisure Centre car park and conBnue to the le_ hand side of the Leisure Centre building where you will arrive at a stewarded checkpoint. Please display the parking pass found at the end of this document and have your booking confirmaBon ready to be presented here. You will be guided to the car park from this point. Car parking for up to two cars is included in your package. The car park is fenced but cars are le_ at your own risk. Do not leave valuables in your car. Glamping at the Ranch guests will be checked in at the recepBon area near the car park where they will receive their Glamping at the Ranch wristband. Please bring your booking informaBon to avoid delays. All Glamping at the Ranch guests will be required to keep their wristbands with them at all Bmes to gain access to the campsite. You will receive a separate event wristband when you first enter the Fair, which will provide you with access to the Fair over the weekend. Remember your Glamping at the Ranch package did not include a Bcket to gain entry to the Fair. Please ensure you have your event Bcket with you too.

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Glamping at the Ranch Information

We  are  delighted  that  you  have  chosen  to  be  a  trailblazer  and  be  the  first  people  to  Glamp  at  the  Ranch  at  Ramblin’  Man  Fair  in  Mote  Park.      Please  see  below  all  the  informaBon  you  will  need  to  enjoy  your  stay.  For  the  comfort,  safety  and  enjoyment  of  all  guests  please  read  and  observe  the  informaBon  provided.      Campsite  I+nerary      Friday  24  July:  12:00  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  Opens  12:00  The  Ranch  Bar  Opens  23:00  Last  new  admission  for  the  evening      Saturday  25  July:  01:00  The  Ranch  Bar  Closes  12:00  Main  Arena  Opens  /  The  Ranch  Bar  opens  13:00  Music  Starts    23:00  Music  and  Bars  Close  in  Main  Arena  with  an  hour  extension  for  late  refreshments  (food  and  non  alcoholic  drinks)      Sunday  26  July:  01:00  The  Ranch  Bar  Closes  12:00  Main  Arena  Opens  /  The  Ranch  Bar  opens  13:00  Music  Starts  22:30  Music  and  Bars  Close  in  Main  Arena  with  an  hour  extension  for  late  refreshments  (food  and  non  alcoholic  drinks)      Monday  27  July:  01:00  The  Ranch  Bar  Closes  12:00  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  closes      Access  Informa+on      Glamping  is  in  the  Long  Valley,  a  stunning  and  historic  part  of  Mote  Park,  and  this  is  the  first  occasion  that  camping  has  been  allowed  on  it.  Please  respect  the  park,  the  wildlife  and  the  local  residents  who  are  a  few  hundred  metres  away.      On  arriving  for  your  accommodaBon  all  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  guests  should  enter  Mote  Park  via  the  Maidstone  Leisure  Centre  entrance  (Maidstone  Leisure  Centre,  Mote  Park,  off  Willow  Way,  Maidstone,  Kent,  ME15  7RN).  Enter  the  Leisure  Centre  car  park  and  conBnue  to  the  le_  hand  side  of  the  Leisure  Centre  building  where  you  will  arrive  at  a  stewarded  checkpoint.  Please  display  the  parking  pass  found  at  the  end  of  this  document  and  have  your  booking  confirmaBon  ready  to  be  presented  here.  You  will  be  guided  to  the  car  park  from  this  point.  Car  parking  for  up  to  two  cars  is  included  in  your  package.  The  car  park  is  fenced  but  cars  are  le_  at  your  own  risk.  Do  not  leave  valuables  in  your  car.      Glamping  at  the  Ranch  guests  will  be  checked  in  at  the  recepBon  area  near  the  car  park  where  they  will  receive  their  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  wristband.  Please  bring  your  booking  informaBon  to  avoid  delays.      All  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  guests  will  be  required  to  keep  their  wristbands  with  them  at  all  Bmes  to  gain  access  to  the  campsite.  You  will  receive  a  separate  event  wristband  when  you  first  enter  the  Fair,  which  will  provide  you  with  access  to  the  Fair  over  the  weekend.  Remember  your  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  package  did  not  include  a  Bcket  to  gain  entry  to  the  Fair.  Please  ensure  you  have  your  event  Bcket  with  you  too.  

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Access  to  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  is  for  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  guests  only  with  their  valid  wristband.    VERY  IMPORTANT:  Please  ensure  that  you  are  aware  what  bedding  is  provided  in  your  accommodaBon  and  bring  addiBonal  adequate  bedding  with  you,  such  as  sleeping  bags,  pillows,  blankets,  if  required.      The  last  admission  on  Friday  24  July  for  new  campers  is  23:00.      Vehicle  movements:  Due  to  the  locaBon  of  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  and  the  vehicle  exit  at  the  Leisure  Centre  vehicle  movements  are  severally  restricted  on  the  event  days  for  Health  and  Safety  reasons  due  to  the  volume  of  vehicles  and  pedestrians  expected.  We  advise  that  you  do  not  try  and  leave  in  your  vehicle,  as  there  may  be  a  long  wait  to  return.      Please  vacate  the  campsite  by  2pm  on  Monday  27  July  2015.      Camping  and  car  parking  is  at  your  own  risk.  The  promoter  and  Maidstone  Borough  Council  shall  not  be  held  liable  for  loss,  injury  or  damage  sustained  within  Mote  Park.      Entry  to  the  Fair  is  via  the  Main  Entrance  on  Saturday  25  July:  this  is  “A”  on  the  map.  Once  you  have  received  your  event  wristbands  you  can  leave  and  enter  the  Fair  via  “B”  on  the  map.      General  Informa+on      Search  Policy:  You  may  be  searched  at  the  entrance  to  the  campsite  and  the  Fair  for  any  restricted  items.  If  found  they  will  be  confiscated.  Do  not  agempt  to  bring  in  illegal  substances  as  you  stand  a  very  real  chance  of  being  caught.      Restricted  items  that  cannot  be  bought  into  the  campsite  or  arena:    -­‐  Offensive  weapons  or  anything  that  may  be  considered  to  be  an  offensive  weapon  -­‐  Any  glass  containers  of  any  kind  (e.g.  drink  bogles  or  ketchup)  -­‐  Alcohol  and  illegal  drugs  (prescripBon  drugs  are  acceptable)  -­‐  Fireworks,  flares,  laser  pens  or  laser  equipment      -­‐  Air  horns  -­‐  Music  Sound  systems  -­‐  With  the  excepBon  of  Assistance  Dogs,  no  animals  are  allowed  on  site      Drinks  and  food  in  the  campsite:  as  the  campsite  is  licensed  you  are  not  able  to  bring  alcohol  into  the  area.  You  are  able  to  bring  non-­‐alcoholic  drinks  and  food  into  the  campsite.      Drinks  and  food  in  the  arena:  as  the  arena  is  licensed  you  are  not  able  to  bring  alcohol  into  the  area.  You  can  bring  a  500ml  bogle  of  water  into  the  arena  that  can  be  refilled  from  the  water  taps  provided.  There  will  be  plenty  of  bars  on  site  selling  a  variety  of  drinks  at  reasonable  prices.  You  can  bring  a  small  amount  of  precooked  food  of  the  snack  variety.  Picnic  hampers  are  not  allowed.      Cooking  &  Fires:  Open  campfires  are  strictly  prohibited  on  site.  Cooking  is  not  permiged  by  your  accommodaBon  structure  but  a  cooking  area  will  be  provided.      There  will  be  a  catering  unit  within  the  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  area  and  a  large  selecBon  of  food  outlets  to  cater  for  all  tastes  at  reasonable  prices  within  the  arena.        Water:  There  are  standpipes  that  contain  free  drinking  water  in  the  campsites  and  the  arena.      Toilets:  There  are  regularly  cleaned  toilets  in  the  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  Campsite.  Please  help  us  by  keeping  them  clean;  it  will  be  mutually  beneficial.  Always  wash  your  hands  a_er  using  the  toilets.  

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Rubbish  &  Waste:  Please  place  rubbish  in  bins  provided  to  help  make  the  environment  as  nice  as  possible  for  all  Ramblers.      Valuables:  if  you  don’t  need  it  –  don’t  bring  it!  Carry  money,  credit  cards,  mobile  phones,  cameras,  and  all  other  valuables  with  you  at  all  Bmes.  Lockers  are  available  to  hire  which  will  be  situated  next  to  “B”  on  the  map.      Noise:  Please  respect  your  fellow  campers  and  local  residents  by  keeping  noise  to  a  minimum  when  walking  around  the  campsite  during  the  night/early  hours  of  the  morning.      Emergency  Exits:  Ensure  you  know  where  your  nearest  emergency  exits  are  and  follow  any  instrucBons  given  by  Stewards  or  Security.      Emergency  Services:  There  is  24  hour  medical  care  and  fire  response  on  site.  If  you  need  any  assistance  please  iniBally  look  for  a  Steward  on  site  who  can  alert  the  response  teams  and  get  a  quick  response.  Only  dial  999  in  an  emergency  if  you  can  not  quickly  find  a  steward.        If  you  need  to  take  medicaBon  regularly  remember  to  bring  it  and  let  your  friends  know  of  any  illness  or  allergies  you  may  have.      

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Glamping  at  the  Ranch  FAQ’s    Where  is  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  situated?      Glamping  at  the  Ranch  is  situated  in  the  Long  Valley  in  Mote  Park  near  to  the  Volunteers  Pavilion.      When  is  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  open?      It  is  open  from  midday  on  Friday  24  July  to  midday  on  Monday  27  July.      What  is  the  last  admission  +me  on  Friday  24  July?      The  last  admission  is  23:00.      How  do  we  access  the  area  if  we  are  driving?      The  vehicle  entrance  is  located  via  Maidstone  Leisure  Centre  car  park.  The  address  is  Maidstone  Leisure  Centre,  Mote  Park,  off  Willow  Way,  Maidstone,  Kent,  ME15  7RN.      All  vehicles  should  enter  via  the  Leisure  Centre  car  park  entrance  and  conBnue  straight  to  the  le_  hand  side  of  the  Leisure  Centre  where  you  will  arrive  at  a  stewarded  checkpoint.  Please  display  the  parking  pass  found  at  the  end  of  this  document  and  have  your  booking  confirmaBon  ready  to  be  presented  here.    Where  do  I  park?      A_er  clearing  the  Leisure  Centre  checkpoint  you  will  be  guided  onto  the  fields  and  down  into  the  Glamping  parking  area.  This  is  the  only  on  site  parking  area  at  the  Fair  and  is  included  within  your  accommodaBon  package.  This  car  park  is  fenced  but  vehicles  and  their  contents  are  le_  at  your  own  risk.        Is  there  a  recep+on  area?      The  recepBon  area  is  situated  near  to  the  car  park.  Check  in  here  with  your  various  accommodaBon  providers.  Your  booking  confirmaBon  will  be  needed  for  this  check  in.      What  facili+es  are  available?      Toilets  and  showers  are  provided  (including  disabled  toilets  and  showers)  as  well  as  The  Ranch  Bar  and  a  food  outlet.      Is  there  a  bar  open  in  the  Glamping  area?      Yes,  The  Ranch  Bar  is  only  open  to  Glampers  and  will  be  open  from  midday  to  1am  on  Friday  24,  Saturday  25  and  Sunday  26.  We  are  only  able  to  play  recorded  music  in  this  bar  under  our  Licence.      What  food  is  available  in  the  Glamping  area?      The  food  is  provided  by  Henry's  Coffee  who  serve  teas,  coffees,  juices,  cakes,  muffins,  fruit  and  breakfast  panini's.  All  you  could  want  for  the  morning  with  a  great  selecBon  of  food  available  in  the  arena  from  midday  to  midnight  Saturday  and  11.30pm  Sunday  to  keep  you  fueled  for  the  rest  of  the  day.      

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Can  we  have  a  BBQ  and  camp  stove?      A  cooking  area  is  provided.  Unfortunately  you  are  not  allowed  BBQs  or  open  fires  at  your  accommodaBon.      Is  there  a  convenience  store  in  walking  distance?      Yes,  West  Park  Mini  Mart  is  located  just  outside  of  the  York  Gate  entrance  to  Mote  Park  which  is  at  the  top  of  the  Long  Valley.  The  address  is  West  Park  Mini  Mart,  68A  West  Park  Road,  Maidstone,  ME15  7AG      AlternaBvely  the  nearest  supermarket  which  you  should  visit  before  you  enter  the  park  is  Sainsbury’s.  The  address  is  Romney  Place,  Maidstone,  Kent  ME15  6SF  address.  This  is  one  mile  away  from  the  Leisure  Center  entrance.      Is  security  provided?      The  Glamping  area  is  fenced  in  and  there  will  be  24-­‐hour  security  in  the  area.  However  we  advise  that  you  keep  valuables  with  you  at  all  Bmes  or  you  hire  one  of  the  lockers  provided.  Noise  patrol  stewards  will  operate  a_er  midnight  due  to  the  close  proximity  of  some  local  residences.  They  will  ask  politely  if  the  noise  levels  are  too  loud.      What  alcohol  can  we  bring  into  the  campsite?      Unfortunately  the  Local  AuthoriBes  insisted  that  the  Glamping  at  the  Ranch  area  be  included  in  our  Licence.  As  with  any  licensed  premises  you  are  not  able  to  bring  in  your  own  alcohol.  There  is  no  restricBon  on  so_  drinks  or  food.    What  alcohol  can  we  bring  into  the  arena?      As  the  arena  is  licensed  you  are  not  able  to  bring  alcohol  into  the  area.  You  can  bring  a  500ml  bogle  of  water  into  the  arena  that  can  be  refilled  from  the  water  taps  provided.  There  will  be  plenty  of  bars  on  site  selling  a  variety  of  drinks  at  reasonable  prices.      Will  we  be  searched  on  entry  to  the  Campsite  and  Arena?      A  so_  bag  search  will  be  undertaken  looking  for  restricted  items.        Can  we  access  Maidstone  Leisure  Centre?      Yes  we  have  secured  a  discounted  deal  for  you  if  you  fancy  a  swim  and  then  want  to  make  use  of  their  “faciliBes”.  The  prices  are  £5  for  an  adult  (normally  £6.20)  and  £3  for  a  child  (normally  £4.20)  per  visit.  (Please  note  that  we  do  not  receive  any  money  from  the  Leisure  Centre  from  these  fees).      My  friend  who  is  not  Glamping  would  like  to  join  us  in  The  Ranch  Bar,  is  this  allowed?      Unfortunately  not,  only  Glampers  are  allowed  access  to  The  Ranch  Bar  and  the  Glamping  area.        I  can’t  find  an  answer  to  my  ques+on,  who  can  I  contact?      For  further  informaBon  please  contact:  [email protected].                        

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Terms  &  Condi+ons      Please  keep  to  the  rules  outlined  above  as  failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  you  being  asked  to  vacate  the  site.      No  duplicate  Bckets,  passes  or  wristbands  will  be  issued.      The  promoter  reserves  the  right  to  refuse  entry.      The  promoter  reserves  the  right  to  make  any  changes  whatsoever  to  the  proposed  programme/package  owing  to  unforeseen  or  unavoidable  circumstances.      Any  person  found  behaving  in  a  manner  deemed  unsociable  or  potenBally  dangerous  will  be  ejected  without  a  refund.      For  full  terms  and  condiBons  please  visit  www.ramblinmanfair.com      WARNING:  exposure  to  loud  and  excessive  music  may  be  damaging  to  your  hearing.  Please  be  aware  that  strobe  ligh+ng  may  be  used  during  the  fes+val.    

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