The event will take place in The Chellington Centre,(https://www.chellington.org/information.html) which is a re-purposed church, originally built in the 1100s. It has recently been refurbished and has a modern heating system. There is free parking and wifi. In terms of accessibility, the building is mostly on ground level but there are 2 steps up to one of the rooms (where the altar was). Please let us know if you can't manage 2 steps. There are 6 rooms for sleeping: these have 4-5 single bunks each. There are more bunks than attendees, so we won't be squeezed for space, but you’ll need to share a room. If that’s an issue or you have needs about who you share with, please let us know. A few of the bunks are shorter than a typical single mattress (163 or 168cm). If you’re happy to use a short bed, please tell us. Most bunks won’t be pre-assigned, so you’ll choose one on arrival. If any issues arise, we encourage you to speak with other participants and help each other find a mutually agreeable solution. You will need to bring your own bedding. If your travel arrangements will make this difficult (eg you are travelling by plane), please tell us and we can lend you some. Please note that the rooms are not soundproof and we do recommend ear plugs for sleep. UK electric points are available in each bedroom. The venue must be left clean after use as there isn't a team of professional cleaners.

Chellington is just outside of a small village in Bedfordshire; 60 miles/100km north of London; 30 minutes' drive off the M1. The address is St Nicholas Church, Felmersham Rd, Carlton, Bedford MK43 7NA (Google Maps)(https://maps.app.goo.gl/UFeoitNDhTRbkSXe9) The nearest train station is Bedford.  From there it's a 20 minute drive - you can take a taxi or pre-discuss a lift. Preferably this will be with other participants rather than with the Team, but let us know if this proves challenging. From Luton Airport  There are regular trains from Luton Airport Parkway to Bedford (take the train toward Corby). It takes 15 mins and costs £10-12. Other airports are less recommended, but as long as you can get to Bedford you will be fine.

Food will be provided for all attendees at set meal times. Hot and cold soft drinks will be available throughout. We request that no alcohol be consumed on site. Food will be in a style appropriate for the sixteenth century. In keeping with a monastic diet it will be based on plant-based staples with optional additions of fish, chicken, cheese or eggs. As there is only one small kitchen at Chellington, it isn't possible for you to prepare other food for yourself, nor use the fridge (other than for medical items). However you are welcome to bring snacks you can eat cold or prepare with hot water. You will be expected to lay tables before meals, and clear and wash-up afterwards, according to a set rota. This is an in-larp duty (being a “Kitchener"). As it also serves an off-larp function, please discuss with us before making any rota changes. Please bring gloves etc if you need them to wash dishes.

Most parts of your costume will be provided for you. This will consist of a tunic dress, an over-garment called a scapular, and a cloth (wimple) to cover your head and your neck. We ask for your height and dress size on booking. This is a size and fat inclusive event and we will accommodate your body. You will need to bring certain elements of the costume yourself; these are as follows: • Undergarments (eg. bra, briefs) of your usual preferred sort. • A white under-dress (known as shift/chemise) to wear between yourself and your tunic dress. Long-sleeved is better. Ideally this would be linen. • Indoor shoes - plain simple flat shoes such as ballet slippers are fine. • A belt: brown or black leather-look • Something to pin your veil to, such as a white coif, cap, tube-scarf, or hijab under-bonnet. This needs to be comfortable to wear for long periods without getting a headache. It must sit firm on your head without slipping. All of your hair should be hidden by the veil so you might need bobby pins to style it up. Although the building dates to the 1100s, it has modern heating throughout. If you want to wear more layers of clothes under your shift (as long as these are not visible), that's fine. Alternatively, and for going outdoors in the churchyard and grounds, you may wish to bring a white, black or grey cloak or blanket - the plainer the better.

This timetable may be subject to significant change. The larp will run from the late afternoon on Thursday to 12pm on Sunday and participants will be needed in full attendance throughout. Please note that there is no roleplay on the Sunday. However, all participants are expected to stay and work together to tidy the site. Your cooperation is essential in allowing everyone to have a smooth journey home, and to avoid site fees for delayed departure or cleaning. ​ Thursday 5.30 pm - Arrive on site 6 pm - Workshops 7.30 pm - Supper 8 pm - Workshops 9.30 pm - Calibration & hang out 11 pm - Bedtime ​ Friday 8 am - Alarm bell 8.30 am - LAUDS 9 am - Breakfast 10 am - PRIME 10.30 am - Congregation 11 am - TERCE 1 pm - SEXT 1.30 pm - Lunch 2 pm - Meridian silence (1h rest) 5 pm - NONE 7 pm - VESPERS 7.30 pm - Supper 9 pm - COMPLINE 9.30 pm - In-larp curfew (night time roleplay) 10.30 pm - MATINS 11 pm - Bedtime ​ Saturday 8 am - Alarm bell 8.30 am - LAUDS 9 am - Breakfast 10 am - PRIME 10.30 am - Congregation 11 am - TERCE 1 pm - SEXT 1.30 pm - Lunch 2 pm - Meridian silence (1h rest) 5 pm - NONE 7 pm - VESPERS 7.30 pm - Time out 8 pm - Off-larp supper 9 pm - Debrief & afterparty 12 am - Bedtime ​ Sunday 8.30 am - Alarm bell 9 am - Breakfast 10-12 - Everyone tidies up site 12 pm - Leave site

More information, including on ticket prices and concessions, can be found in Booking.(https://tillimint.wixsite.com/alma-mater-larp/coming-soon-03)