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regularly by YOUR contributions Appliances Lots! There’s a kettle, toaster, percolator, urn, hoover, steam iron, even a radio and tv Artist Materials There is an excellent easelwhich has been donated and a superb box of water colours Bathroom There is no bathroom YET! So you wash down at the sink (Sep bowls for bodies!) Binoculars Provided as well as bird and tree books Batteries You’ll need 5 or 6 AA for the small torch and smoke detector. If you bring rechargeable there’s a charger. Bird spotting There is a basic bird spotting identification book Beds There is a full size double bed in the bedroom through the archway.
In the sitting room there is a single bed plus a single mattress and a comfy sofa. (+ camp bed) Boots + Galoshes : Wellies in winter and a hat! (Some Wellies are available there) Books : There are a few (FWO Puja book etc) but suitable donations accepted! Camera + Film - People often regret not having one with them Camp bed There is one available by arrangement if you need to sleep 5 CD Player There is basic radio/cassette and CD player there. Bring own CD’s! Cleaning materials : Washing up liquid and cleaning items are provided but Eco stuff always welcome C02 Detector - Latest model (uses 2 AA batteries) Cooker Full size gas cooker with 4 rings, grill and oven Cooking Utensils Provided: There are many pots and pans and almost every item of cutlery you could think of. Coffee Percolator There is a fab 70’s Russell Hobbs percolator. Great cup of coffee (bring coarse ground) Coffee Maker There is also a Filter coffee maker. (Bring small filter papers if you want to use this) Cafetiere Yes! There’s one there too! What gives you the impression Peter is (was) a caffeine addict?! Cutlery There’s loads and even some fairly good sharp cooks knives Dehumidifier. There is an excellent one there but the cabin is not a damp place anyway Duvets 15.6 tog down duvets provided – BUT please supply your own linen Easel There is a 5 ft A frame easel for artists to make use of Ecover : washing up fluid and cream cleanser always welcome. Electricity The cabin has a mains electricity supply (rare power cuts in storms in a harsh winter) Floodlight 1 in shed on lead and another ready to use, faces the bedroom (plug by bedside socket. Fire Extinguishers - Installed Fire – log burner/stove. There’s an abundance of wood on the forest floor and it’s free! Firelighters : Bring these if you want to use the log burner (Apologies to all Scouts, Guides, Lumberjacks and Iron John!) Food : Sometimes there are dry goods eg salt/pepper, rice, tea/coffee etc but ask to be sure
VITAL NOTE: Grains/Pasta and nuts we keep in airtight containers or in the microwave as this is mouse and squirrel proof.
They can smell chocolate and sugar a mile off and will eat their way through anything to get at it! Food mixer There is a new soup whizzer blender donated by Padmagita (8/10) Fridge but it doesn’t have any freezer compartment Fuel Provided. Electricity is on mains. Bottled Gas for cooking and log burner etc Gardening There’s gloves to wellies and every tool you could think of Gloves: There are heavy duty gloves there for gardening and doing the gutters and emptying the toilet etc Heaters There are various heaters. Electric and gas but the log burner is the most environmentally friendly.
Humidifier and an automatic dehumidifier/warm air heater etc. Hoover There is a Dyson and smaller vacuum cleaner Insect repellent : You might need end July to end August mainly Kettle Electric kettle provided Keys - Arrangements will be made upon confirmation Lawnmower: DO NOT TURN THE MOWER ON ITS SIDE . It costs £50 to fix and will not work afterwards! Petrol + Electric mowers Laundry - See linen below - we do not provide bed linen or towels Linen : There’s a main bed is a Double and there are 2 singles and a blow up mattress as well. Duvets and pillows are provided but
: PLEASE bring your own linen sheets/duvet covers/pillow cases and towels. Log Burner No shortage of wood! Replace what you use, chop/saw logs or collect lots and talk to Peter about him using chainsaw to replenish log-pile. Map Provided - Ordnance Survey map Matches Take new! : Although there's usually some there, they sometimes go soft (winter) Marvel milk powder some in stock usually or UHT/Soya milk. Medication : The cabin is not near a chemist! If you are being prescribed anything take care. Meditation Basic cushions and stool provided. Microwave There is one there Mice repellents: There are 3 very effective electronic repellents in use and we haven't seen a mouse since. Mobile phones : most networks can get a signal either in the cabin or within 10 metres Night clothes : It is a cabin and although double glazed and insulated bring warm clothes in winter. Postcards There are some there for you to use/take. (Please leave a small donation) Puja Book There is one there on the bookcase shelf Radio There is a small CD player with radio. Please feel free to put it in the shed if you don’t want to use it. Shrine There are a couple of Rupas, a Vajra and some meditation cushions there (not huge amount) Slippers : Muddy shoes best left by kitchen door. Some Wellies in shed. Smoke / CO2 Detector - Latest one installed - insert batteries upon arrival Small torch There are some there including a huge spotlight and chargers. Soap powder : Please bring if you intend to wash out clothes etc Soup whizzer Nice new one thanks to Padmagita Stone? : Speak to Peter about the future granite wall ! Paving slabs? Stove Log burning stove and no shortage of wood! (there is a cast iron stew pot.. excellent for soups/stews) Tea light candles : For your shrine - NO NAKED FLAMES TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED for even a minute Tea Towels : Please bring 1 clean and take away 1 used. (there are a few there usually but this helps us) Telescope Reflecting telescope provided with Astral charts and a Moon Map for star gazers! Television There is a tv there. Please put it in the shed for your stay if you don’t want to use it. Tent There is a top quality 4 room ‘breathable’ tent available by arrangement Tissues + Toilet Paper : some usually there but bring a spare! Toilet There is a bio-friendly chemical outside toilet (Shed with a light!) (New flushing Toilet installed 2010) Toaster Yes WATER: May 2011 we were at last connected and now have hot and cold water Mineral Water 8 Litres for £3.50 Bottled spring water is available by arrangment (when we provide transport) Stream Water:Some people do use the stream water for the plants Wellington Boots: There are 5 pairs of various sizes in the woodshed
