London Speak Trip Q&A
for Parent/Guardian
Why are you planning to take the young people away?
The Speak project is for young people to think through, meet, question, critique and help to improve the organisations and services that affect their lives.
The London trip, as part of the Speak project, will be a time to help us as a group look at how our country is governed and how this affects our lives. It will also be a time for the young people to enjoy there capital.
What leaders will there be?
Emma Henderson Rebecca Owen (Bex) Paul Tilley
All three youth workers are trainee professional youth and community workers and CRB checked.
Where will you be staying?
B&B at:
YHA HOLLAND PARK, King George VI Memorial Hostel, HOLLAND WALK, KENSINGTON, LONDON. W8 7QU, Tel: 0207 937 0748, Email hollandparkgroups@yha.org.uk, Website www.yhalondon.org.uk
What about safety?
In case of emergencies we are encouraging young people to carry a spear £10. The young people will all be given a card with the address of YHA Holland Park. If needed a young person can get a taxi, give the card to the driver and get back to the accommodation. This is a safety measure.
We have a risk assessment form for YHA Holland Park and are currently developing a risk assessment form for the whole trip.
Paul Tilley is the first aid appointed person
It is also advised that young people think through safety in carrying money and valuables around London.
What should they pack?
£10 emergency fund (see above)
Towel and toiletries
Clothes!
It is likely that we will be doing lots of walking, so good shoes.
Some spending money, this is the young persons responsibility so it is advised that they think through security in carrying money and valuables.
Food and snack money
Snacks
Notebook and pen.
Packed meal for train journey on Friday evening
How will they get there:
We will be going by train from Exeter St David’s to London Paddington.
What will you be doing?
You can view a google map of the trip http://tinyurl.com/26dxuk
This is a rough outline of the weekend so far (a final plan will be given at drop off):
TIME EVENT NOTES
Friday
17:30 All meet at Exeter St David’s
19:04 Train leaves (Exeter St David's)
21:22 Train arrives (London Paddington) Tube: Paddington - High Street Kensington
22:00 Arrive at YHA
22:30 Snack/Activity
Saturday
08:00 Up and at em’
09:30 Hit London baby! Tube: High Street Kensington - Westminster
11:00 Houses of Parliament HOP will be closed. will look at war protect and westminster area
12:00 Whitehall/Downing St
13:00 Head to West End Tube: Westminster - Tottenham Court Road
13:15 Lunch/shopping
14:15 We will Rock You Show Dominion Theatre 268-269 Tottenham Ct Rd, London, W1T 5AQ, 020 75801889
17:30 more shops!
19:00 Meal
Head back to YHA Tube: Tottenham Court Road - High Street Kensington
20:00 Team Games
22:00 Late night snack/drink
23:00 Free time/bed
Sunday
08:00 Up and at em’
08:30 Breakfast
09:00 Pack?
10:00 Activity in park?
12:30 Head for London Paddington Tube: High Street Kensington - Paddington
Grad lunch at London Paddington
13:37 Train Leaves (London Paddington)
16:17 Train arrives (Exeter St David's)
Pick up your child!
How much will this cost?
All accommodation (B&B) and travel will be paid for by the project.
All spending money, entertainment and food will be paid for by participants.
We will Rock You Show = £28 (please pay by March 10th)
We will try to keep food costs low (as possible in London)! Therefore as a guide:
Snacks £5
Lunches £10
Sat evening meal £10 (we will try to get something nice but cheap)
£25 approx. for food
How should I pay for the show
Cash or make cheques payable to: Paul Tilley
How will I contact you if I have more questions?
I am more then sure I have missed some major detail from here and you are just itching to know.
Please contact me and i’ll try to answer. If you have any ideas of restaurants or other information you feel would be helpful for then trip then please forward it.
Paul Tilley
6 Lamb Park, Chagford
Home Num. 01647 433 944
Work Mob: 0775 - 888 0589
Work email: youthworker@ote-chagford.org
How can I secure a place
We will not be able to take anyone without a completed General Consent Form and SPECIAL ACTIVITY CONSENT FORM. If you dont have these then please contact me ASAP.
