How do I know if my CRB needs to be renewed?
If you have applied for clearance through us before CRB checks need to be renewed every 3 years and we will inform you if this is the case. If you have not been CRB cleared through us, but are still working for an organisation where you have already been CRB checked, and it is still current, we will need to see your Disclosure.
What are the dates I need to keep free if I am helping this year?
CRB checking date- At the Guides HQ, Southern Road, Thame – details of which will be confirmed to you nearer the time
New to Lighthouse– If you have not helped at Lighthouse in Thame before, do come along to our Newcomers to Lighthouse Team evening on Wednesday June 22nd 8-9pm at the Guide HQ, Southern Road, Thame. A good chance to meet some of the team and to find about more.
Helpers Briefing– July 10th 2.30 till approx. 5pm For everyone on team. This year the helpers briefing is at St. Mary’s Church, Haddenham. If you know anyone else coming to that meeting you might like to share a lift, to help with parking. You may wish to cycle. We will notify you of more details via email later in the year.
Commissioning Service –Sunday 24th 6.00pm in the Big Top at Lord William’s School. Get Lighthouse week off to a great start!
Do I need a Lighthouse T shirt if I am not a Lighthouse Keeper or Lamplighter?
Everyone who is on site needs a Lighthouse T Shirt. You will be given yours at the Helpers Briefing session if you don’t already have one. you can either borrow one for the week or purchase your own for £5.
Where exactly is Lighthouse, where do I go?
If you drive into the entrance of Lord Williams’s Upper School (on the Oxford Road OX9 2AQ) there will be signs directing you where to park your car. Then you will find more signs showing you where to go to find the marquees where Lighthouse is taking place in the grounds. If you are helping at Parents and Toddlers these sessions will be taking place in the Leisure Centre and again, signs will tell you where to go.
Do I need a car park ticket to park in the Lighthouse car park?
Yes, you will be issued with one at the Helper’s briefing.
What do I do if I cannot attend the Helpers Briefing on July 10th?
All leaders are strongly urged to attend the briefing meeting, and it should not be missed without urgent cause. However, there will be a few for whom this will be unavoidable. You will need to let admin@lighhthouse.org.uk know if you unable to attend. There will be a short session the day before Lighthouse starts, just before the Commissioning service on Sunday July 24th, for those unable to make the 10th so do make sure you are available for that. You will receive further details nearer the time.
My son is 16. Does he need a CRB?
No -CRB checks are required only for those who are aged 18 or over during Lighthouse week
My daughter is a Lamplighter. Which meetings does she need to attend?
She should attend the Helpers briefing on July 10th (for all on team), as well as the Commissioning Service the day before Lighthouse starts.
My son is 13 and wants to help, but didn’t attend T Zone last year. Can he still help?
We always welcome new members onto our team so do encourage him to apply in the normal way.
I have a child/sibling attending Lighthouse - is it possible for them to be dropped off at the same time as me in the mornings?
Yes, children or siblings of team members can come at 9.00 and join the first part of the team briefing session and they are then looked after by members of the sports team until the Lighthouse programme for the rest of the children starts. The children will then need to be registered in the normal way.
What time will I be needed?
9am-4pm
Team Time is in the Big Top at 9.00am every day.
If you are helping with a Lighthouse you will be free to leave site at 4.00pm
