HF Ukulele Mele in the Shropshire Hills

For the HF Ukulele Mele

As well as your chosen instrument, you should also bring a music stand as these cannot be provided at the country house. You may also wish to bring along some of your own sheet music for the informal evening jam sessions.

For those wishing to use routes from the Discovery Point

The UK has a famously unpredictable climate so it's best to be prepared for weather that’s sunny one minute and raining the next. To make it easier, here’s a list of items you should consider packing.

Essentials

• Suitable footwear such as waterproof walking boots that provide ankle support and good grip

• Waterproof and windproof jacket

• Comfortable clothing (jeans & waterproof capes are not suitable)

• Mid-layer(s) to keep you warm. Fleeces make a good choice

• Waterproof overtrousers

• Gloves and a warm hat

• Rucksack with waterproof liner

• Flask for hot drinks

• Water bottle (at least 1 litre capacity)

• Sunscreen

• UV sunglasses

For holidays operating October through to the end of March, please also bring the following on your walks: 

• spare warm clothing 

• spare high energy food 

• head torch and spare batteries 

• please note for the October to March season your waterproof jacket needs to offer a high level of waterproofing and wind resistance, and a hood. Look for a waterproof jacket with sealed/taped seams and a minimum HH (hyrodstatic head - this is the rating given on waterproof jackets) of 10,000mm+ 

Recommended

• Several base layers (long-sleeve or short-sleeve)

• Cushioned walking socks to avoid blisters

• First aid kit, including plasters and insect repellent

• Sit mat

• Waterproof pouch for valuables

• Rubbish bag (remember to always leave no trace)

• Wallet/purse

• Camera

• First-aid kit

This holiday is for complete beginners, or those with very little prior playing experience of the ukulele.