Frequently Asked Questions
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What ages do you take?
We take children aged 8-15. We were originally planning to take 10-14
year olds, but we've had several enquiries about younger and older
children and, after some thought, we have decided to extend the range.
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Are staff police checked?
Yes. Everyone working at an EcoWeek must have a current CRB or Disclosure
Scotland check. We also insist on detailed character references from a
responsible person. Finally, working at an EcoWeek is conditional on
passing a residential training course run either by EcoWeeks or by other
residential holiday providers of whom we approve.
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Can children with disabilities come to EcoWeek?
Yes! As long as one of our nice, friendly volunteers can look after you in
a group of children, there shouldn't be a problem. Both the EcoCabins and
Hagg Farm are wheelchair accessible but please contact us to discuss the
options available. We are a deaf friendly
organisation and have taken the National Deaf Children's Society Me2
pledge to be as inclusive as possible.
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Is the food vegetarian?
Almost all the food at EcoWeek is vegetarian, and when we do serve meat or fish
there is always an alternative. We can cope with almost any genuine dietary request
(for medical, faith or other reasons).
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Is there a swimming pool?
From the EcoCabins we plan to go (on foot, of course) to the Bro Ddyfi
pool in Machynlleth at least twice in the course of each EcoWeek. There is
no pool near Hagg Farm, but we are sure that the outdoor activities there
will make up for it!
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