Difference between revisions of "BarnCamp at Highbury Farm - Set-up"

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Setting up BarnCamp at Highbury Farm
 
Setting up BarnCamp at Highbury Farm
  
=Areas=
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=Summary of Areas=
  
 
* Barn
 
* Barn
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** Washing up area
 
** Washing up area
 
** Breakfast area
 
** Breakfast area
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** Tea/coffee area
 
** Kitchen area
 
** Kitchen area
 
** Welcome desk
 
** Welcome desk
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* Top field
 
* Top field
 
** Marquee
 
** Marquee
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*** Power
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*** Network
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*** Workshop facilities
 
** Kids space
 
** Kids space
 
** Fire
 
** Fire
  
 
* Bottom field
 
* Bottom field
** Shower
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** ''Eco-wash''
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=Barn=
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==Bar==
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The bar needs to be erected, if not already so and then the following:
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* Beer barrels need to be placed horizontally in their permanent position on a suitable stand, spiled (hard cork hammered into them) and left to settle for 24-36 hours. 
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* Cider needs stacking on and under bar (but not so that liquid will pour onto boxes).
 +
* Soft drinks need to be stacked under bar.
 +
* Also need to be located in bar area:
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** Cashbox
 +
** Pad and pen (for tab)
 +
** Bar snacks
 +
* Power needs to be fed here with suitable light for visibility at night.
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==Stage==
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* PA
 +
* Power
 +
* Mic stands, mics, cabling
 +
* Mixing desk
 +
* Suitable cables and connectors for different equipment
 +
* Stack all audio equipment here to be sorted out
 +
* Store tools on/behind stage area
 +
 
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==Washing up area==
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 +
This can be build using hay/straw bales and doors or other wood for tops.  A good location is on the right-hand side facing in between bar and kitchen area.  It needs space for 2-3 bowls, 2 racks, and for stacking dirty and clean stuff.  Kit required:
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* 2 x drying rack
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* 3 x washing up bowls
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* Crockery - plates, cups and bowls
 +
* Cutlery - knives, forks, spoons
 +
* Washing up liquid
 +
* Handwash
 +
* Teatowels
 +
* Dishcloths, brushes and scourers
 +
* Light useful here
 +
 
 +
==Breakfast area==
 +
 
 +
* Table
 +
* Margarine (vitalite or other vegan equivalent)
 +
* Knives, spoons, crockery
 +
* 2 x toaster
 +
* Power
 +
* Stack bread and other breakfast stuff here (food MUST be stored off the floor or in boxes (use empty boxes used to transport electrical cabling)) to keep away from rats).
 +
* Light useful here
 +
 
 +
==Tea/coffee area==
 +
 
 +
* Table
 +
* 1-2 coffee makers
 +
* Kettle or tea-urn
 +
* Stack all teas, coffees, soya and other milks here
 +
* Power required
 +
* Light useful here
 +
 
 +
==Kitchen area==
 +
 
 +
Exact details to be completed, but essentials are:
 +
 
 +
* Tables
 +
* Gas bottles and regulators
 +
* Power
 +
* Lighting
 +
* Stack any pots and pans here
 +
 
 +
==Welcome desk==
 +
 
 +
* Table
 +
* 2 x Chair
 +
* Computer for sign up
 +
* VoIP phone (if provided)
 +
* Cashbox
 +
* Paper and pens
 +
* Store stationary here
 +
 
 +
==Information board==
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* Flip chart paper
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* Method of fixing paper (staple gun may be good)
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* Suitable pens
 +
 
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==Workshop/plenary area==
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** Power
 +
** Network
 +
 
 +
==Barn==

Revision as of 23:06, 10 May 2015

Setting up BarnCamp at Highbury Farm

Summary of Areas

  • Barn
    • Bar
    • Stage
    • Washing up area
    • Breakfast area
    • Tea/coffee area
    • Kitchen area
    • Welcome desk
    • Information board
    • Workshop/plenary area
    • Power
    • Network
  • Top field
    • Marquee
      • Power
      • Network
      • Workshop facilities
    • Kids space
    • Fire
  • Bottom field
    • Eco-wash

Barn

Bar

The bar needs to be erected, if not already so and then the following:

  • Beer barrels need to be placed horizontally in their permanent position on a suitable stand, spiled (hard cork hammered into them) and left to settle for 24-36 hours.
  • Cider needs stacking on and under bar (but not so that liquid will pour onto boxes).
  • Soft drinks need to be stacked under bar.
  • Also need to be located in bar area:
    • Cashbox
    • Pad and pen (for tab)
    • Bar snacks
  • Power needs to be fed here with suitable light for visibility at night.

Stage

  • PA
  • Power
  • Mic stands, mics, cabling
  • Mixing desk
  • Suitable cables and connectors for different equipment
  • Stack all audio equipment here to be sorted out
  • Store tools on/behind stage area

Washing up area

This can be build using hay/straw bales and doors or other wood for tops. A good location is on the right-hand side facing in between bar and kitchen area. It needs space for 2-3 bowls, 2 racks, and for stacking dirty and clean stuff. Kit required:

  • 2 x drying rack
  • 3 x washing up bowls
  • Crockery - plates, cups and bowls
  • Cutlery - knives, forks, spoons
  • Washing up liquid
  • Handwash
  • Teatowels
  • Dishcloths, brushes and scourers
  • Light useful here

Breakfast area

  • Table
  • Margarine (vitalite or other vegan equivalent)
  • Knives, spoons, crockery
  • 2 x toaster
  • Power
  • Stack bread and other breakfast stuff here (food MUST be stored off the floor or in boxes (use empty boxes used to transport electrical cabling)) to keep away from rats).
  • Light useful here

Tea/coffee area

  • Table
  • 1-2 coffee makers
  • Kettle or tea-urn
  • Stack all teas, coffees, soya and other milks here
  • Power required
  • Light useful here

Kitchen area

Exact details to be completed, but essentials are:

  • Tables
  • Gas bottles and regulators
  • Power
  • Lighting
  • Stack any pots and pans here

Welcome desk

  • Table
  • 2 x Chair
  • Computer for sign up
  • VoIP phone (if provided)
  • Cashbox
  • Paper and pens
  • Store stationary here

Information board

  • Flip chart paper
  • Method of fixing paper (staple gun may be good)
  • Suitable pens

Workshop/plenary area

    • Power
    • Network

Barn