Facilities Update

As part of our ongoing re-generation of the Gladstone Centre, we are concentrating on rebuilding our outdoor facilities during 2025. A new canopy over the bunkhouse exit has been completed to stop the driving rain from ruining the bunkhouse corridor flooring.

Update: New Oak Trees Planted by Hawarden Cub Scouts – May 2025

Update: New Woodland pathway created down to Lasertag/Hammocking Area – May 2025

Update: Further work on Tomahawk Range underway – April 2025

Update: Old Gladstone Oak Tree made safe and now left as a main trunk only – March 2025

Update: New backdrop for Campfire Circle completed – March 2025

Update: Additional campfire seating completed – March 2025

Update: New posts dug in for additional campfire seating – February 2025

Update: Fallen Tree cut up and wood stored near campfire area – February 2025

Update: Repairs to Storage Containers underway – February 2025

Update: Tomahawk Range Pathway and Fencing in progress – January 2025

Update: Activities in a box now listed on Activity Pricing Sheet – January 2025

Update: New Field Archery Net installed – December 2024

Update: New Tomahawk Throwing Range Build – November 2024

Update: New soakaway for rainwater on Main Building – November 2024

Update: Group HQ signs erected on new pole adjacent to car park – October 2024

Update: Area prepared for proposed Bouldering Wall due in 2025 – October 2024

Update: Car park now cleared and new surface laid on driveway. 5MPH Speed Limit – October 2024

Update: Build on new Tomahawk Range and Field Archery Net started during Service Crew weekend – October 2024

Update: Additional Visual and Sounders for Fire Alarm fitted to Bunkhouse Washrooms & Toilet Areas – October 2024

Update: Hand Dryers fitted to Bunkhouse Washrooms – October 2024

Update: Main Kitchen now has additional shelving for Pan and Utensil Storage – Sept 2024

Update: Main Kitchen has new filters in the Extract Hood – Sept 2024

Update: New Emergency Exit Door in the main hall with the shutter now removed. Safety Upgrade – August 2024

Update: New Emergency Exit Door in the External Toilet Entrance. Safety Upgrade – August 2024

Update: New Barrier fencing, Seating Area and re-laid Paviours in front of the Main Centre – August 2024

Update: New Outdoor Electrical Supply Cabinet by the car park for camper vans and blow-up activities – July 2024

Update: New Outdoor Electrical Supply Sockets on the Container – June 2024

Update:  New Festoon Lighting down to the campfire area – June 2024

Update: The Activity Area has been barked to make it softer underfoot – June 2024

Update: The Range is now complete with a new slabbed area inside the covered area – April 2024

Update: The Car Park area has been extended – work ongoing to complete – February 2024

Update: New Fibre ducting brought into the Main Centre for faster Broadband Connection later in the year – Feb 2024