This site is a private site forming part of the National Nature Reserve and compliance is necessary with any requirements of English Nature. Mr. Cator, the owner has stipulated that :-

1. Access and egress is via Ferry Farm only You will need the security number, obtainable from the staff listed at the end of this page, to operate the gate
2. All vehicles should display an authorised car pass.
3. Speed is restricted to 5 M.P.H.

4. Full Uniform to be worn onto and off the site at all times. Non warranted adults must carry some means of identity. Scouts entering or leaving the site on adventurous activities must wear easily visible scout identification.

The site is available from 1st April or Good Friday (which ever is the earlier) to 30th September for Norfolk Scouts and up to eight out of County groups by arrangement with the Warden, who with the site committee, is responsible to the Eastern Norwich Scout District for the administration, maintenance and ensuring that the site rules are observed. Failure to keep to the rules will result in being banned.

Rules

1. No firearms of any description may be used on the site.
2. Wet pits must not be dug.
3. The site must be kept clean and tidy. ALL RUBBISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE as there is no council refuse collection.
4. No felling of timber to take place.
5. No site boats or equipment to be used without permission. Any damage must be reported to enable the site staff to carry out repairs.
6. To remain within the boundaries of our curtilage. The marshes around the broad and camp site are part of a National Site of Special Scientific Interest and as such are out of bounds to all scouts.
7. Landing on the Broad side is not permitted.
8. Boats canoes and trailers must be kept clear of the slipway.
9. All craft must be maintained in accordance with P.O.R.
10. Approved life jackets / buoyancy aids must be worn for all water craft activities except gig pulling
11. No cross country or track motorcycles
12. No radios.
13. No dogs without the permission of the warden.

Information

PERSONNEL

• Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Network Scouts must be in the charge of a responsible leader. Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Network Scouts must be under the supervision of a leader or responsible helper both afloat and ashore.
• Cub Scouts are not offered the use of the site owing to the dangerous nature of the environment.
• Visitors - All visitors must be authorised by the site warden and must enter and leave by the Ferry Road gate

FIRES

• Firewood may be available and can be found in the firewood enclosure. It is not to be wasted.
• Altar fires only to be used.

WATER

• Water is available from stand pipes on the site. No washing of any kind is to be carried out at the taps.

LATRINES

• There are four cubicles with W.C.s and small wash basins

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT

• The Warden should be notified of any craft left on the site. These craft must be left on group plots where possible and stowed tidily; other craft must be removed.
  
• All craft must be used in accordance with the provisions of P.O.R.
  
• The Broad is classified as B1 water and the appropriate water authorisation must be held.
• No power craft are to be used on the Broad.
• Boats must not be left moored to either the quay or to the pontoon.

SITE BUILDINGS

• All group huts must be kept in good order, free from rubbish and the grass trimmed.
• No additions, alterations etc. to be undertaken without reference.

ANGLERS

• The area of marsh over the bridge in the N.E. corner of site 'A' is out of bounds to scouts. Anglers boats and mooring poles to be left alone.
• The interests of the anglers must be respected at all times and all reasonable care taken not to interfere with their activities.
• Fishing from the quay heading is permitted during the open season, while in the charge of a leader, provided that the relevant licences are held.
• No Boating before 1000 hrs on Sundays.

General

SHOPS - Grocers in Salhouse Village. Tesco supermarket in Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston. Roys of Wroxham supermarket in Wroxham

DOCTORS - Thurlow, Powell, Hunter, Fowler, Downes and Singh. The Surgery, Horning Road, Hoveton. Tel. 01603 782155

HOSPITAL - Accident & Emergency, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich. Tel. 01603 287324

CHURCH - Woodbastwick Church has a Sunday Service and Scouts are always welcome. They may walk through the front drive for this purpose only.

TELEPHONE - Public telephone in Woodbastwick Village.

Committee

Chairman & Warden - Mr. K. Vinsen, 5 Moorland Close, Norwich, NR7 8HD. Tel. 01603 408889.

Assistant Warden - Mr G. Howes, 3 Railway Cottages, Burnt House Road, Cantley, Norfolk, NR13 3RX. Tel: 01493 701610; 07734 112773

Booking Secretary - Mrs. D. Vinsen, 5 Moorland Close, Norwich, NR7 8HD. Tel. 01603 408889.