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HAVERINGS

Lancing Road, Luton, Bedfordshire
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History

In 1969 Mr Leslie B. Sell offered the Luton Division Guides an 8-acre site off Handcross Road as a Guide Training Centre. The ground was a remnant of Slaughter's Wood and part of the land of the manor of Haverings. The ground was offered to the Guides on a 99-year lease, and a rental of an annual bunch of roses for the wife of the Chairman of the Leslie Sell Youth Trust. The land was gratefully accepted, and plans were quickly made to raise funds for a brick-built training centre and five camp sites, each with water and drainage.

As Slaughter's Wood is a protected area, site clearance and the removal of trees required careful supervision, paying particular attention to the preservation of a number of hornbeams. Building began on 5th May 1970 and cost £10,000. The Guides raised another £10,000 for equipment. All was paid for by 19th September 1970 when the Centre was officially opened by Lady Patience Baden-Powell, accompanied by her husband Robert, grandson of the founders of the Scout and Guide Movement, Olave and Robert Baden-Powell. In keeping with its historic origins the Centre is known as 'Haverings'.
On the 25th Anniversary of the opening of Haverings Mrs Marjorie Ekins planted a commemorative tree in the grounds.

'Haverings Now'

Haverings was built in 1970 to serve as a training ground for Luton Division Guides. It is situated approximately 5 miles from Luton Town Centre and about 2 miles from the airport. Access from the motorway and the main A505 is quite direct and a map can be accessed by clicking here.

The building and grounds can only be booked by Guiders, within the Guide Organisation, for Pack Holidays and Camps and Guiding events.

Basic facilities are:

• 28 bed dormitory with bunk beds - own bedding required - please bring bottom sheets.
• 3 bedded Guiders room, with additional sofa bed. The guiders room also has its own bathroom with toilet and shower..
• First aid room with bunk bed and wash facilities
• Large hall with ample tables and chairs
• Large well equipped kitchen with gas cooker, toaster, fridge and freezer and microwave. (It is advisable to bring along your own kitchen knives)
• 7 toilets
• 7 hand basins
• 2 showers
• A purpose built disabled toilet and wash room.

• Central heating throughout and constant hot water
• Facilities for car parking.

Haverings is surrounded by approximately 8 acres of woodland and field all fenced in and secure. The grounds are home to various birds and animals including squirrels and deer.

There is ample room for camping. We also have a purpose built toilet shower and wash block and also a chemical toilet disposal unit.

Local Amenities

Locally there is a good selection of small shops about 10 minutes walk away and large supermarkets and Chemist store about 20 minutes walk away.

Putteridge Sports Centre is about 15 minutes walk away. The sports centre offers a swimming pool and large sports hall. Some facilities can be booked in advance. It is advisable to let them know in advance if you intend to visit, the telephone number is 01582 31664.

There are a number of churches directions are displayed on the notice board at Haverings.

If you are a Guider wishing to book the facilities for a Pack Holiday or Camp please complete the form by clicking here. We will contact you to confirm or make alternative arrangements with you.

Last updated 17 February, 2010