ACCOMMODATION

You may if you wish, choose to stay in the accommodation provided by the Farm Camp or alternatively you could arrange your own accommodation and travel to work daily.

We offer accommodation at the Farm Camp in dormitory buildings, sleeping 3-4 people to each room, with separate kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each person is allocated a bunk bed and room key together with locker for their personal use

Each room is supplied with a fridge and small freezer and is heated at the beginning and at the end of the season. Separate toilets and showers are located around the site together with a laundry room. Wi-Fi internet access is also available on site.

Please remember this is a Farm Camp. Living conditions can be hard and may not suit everyone, however most participants find that friendship and co-operation are the main ingredients for a happy stay. We offer the open-air life, independence with the opportunity to meet others of similar age and diversity of nationality.

You are expected to comply with the simple rules laid down for the smooth running of the Camp, disregards of which may result in dismissal.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES
(Optional Benefits)

We arrange to provide the following optional benefits to enable you to start work as soon as possible and also enhance your stay with us:

• Preparing documents for the Department of Work and Pensions to enable you to apply for a National Insurance Number

• Arranging for a bank account to be opened for you

• Subsidised canteen

• Discounts on local attractions

• 24 Hour assistance from the Welfare Officers who are available to help you if you have any problems or questions

• Assistance with completion of Tax Return forms (P85, P86)

• Arranging appointments with Hospital, Doctors and Dentist

• Transport to and from Hospital, Doctors and Dentist

• Membership to the Tunstead International Club and Bar (open every night)

• Disco's, Entertainment nights and BBQ's

• Big Screen Sky TV and TV Rooms

• Hard Court Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Badminton, Football Pitch, Table Tennis, Pool Tables and Board Games

• Arranging bus excursions to places of interest and weekly shopping trips

• Supply and laundering of bed linen

EATING AND DRINKING

Meals of your own taste can be prepared in the communal kitchen where you will find cookers, ovens and microwaves.

You need to bring your own saucepans and cooking utensils with you. The shop and canteen is open lunchtimes and evenings...

WHAT TO BRING

Waterproof Coat - Work Clothes and Gloves - Strong Waterproof Boots – Cutlery and Crockery - Saucepans and Cooking Utensils - Towel and Toilet Requisites - Sleeping Bag.

At least £100 (sterling) should be brought to cover your basic living expenses.

If you are currently taking medication you should try and bring enough for your entire stay in the UK, you may wish to bring some other basic medical supplies as they can be expensive in the UK (headache tablets, nasal spray etc.). Although most medical treatment is free in Britain, you are required to pay for all dental treatment and any medicines or drugs prescribed in the event of illness.

Some people bring food with them, remember if you are flying or travelling by coach there are some restrictions on what food you can bring into the UK.