What to bring with you for a residential course

Essential items

2 pairs of thick hiking socks (not cotton) and sufficient normal daywear socks
1 pair of old trainers or plimsolls for water activities (they will get wet)
1 pair of indoor shoes or slippers
1 pair of outdoor shoes
At least 4 warm jumpers/fleece tops
4 T-shirts or polo shirts (or thermal vests in winter)
3 pairs of trousers/joggers (loose fitting - not jeans)
At least 1 pair of gloves or mitts
At least 1 woollen/fleece hat or balaclava
Nightwear
Several changes of underwear
Wash kit and 2 towels
Torch and spare batteries
Elastoplast plasters and personal medication (labelled with name)
Pen, pencil
Pocket money - £10 is plenty (there will be opportunities to purchase souvenirs)
Sun block (factor 15 or above), midge repellent and sun hat for summer courses
Swimming costume
Lunch box or bag
Plastic drinks bottle
A bin liner for dirty clothes (end of course)

Since storage space in the dormitories is limited, please bring only essential clothing.

All specialist equipment is provided, including boots and waterproofs.

If you have your own and would like to bring them, please feel free.

Please do not bring aerosol products such as deodorant and hairspray.

We recommend that mobile phones, electronic games and devices are not used at Thurston.