BarnCamp at Highbury Farm - Set-up
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
- Marquee
- 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