Question 1

When is the event?

Accepted Answer

7pm on Friday 8 March to 7am on Saturday 9 March 2024

Question 2

Where does the event take place?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere but your bed! This is a hybrid event – the in-person supervised gathering takes place in the secure Guy Harlings Gardens on the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral. Individuals, families, and organisations will also be provided with the necessary support to participate at home.

Question 3

Who can participate?

Accepted Answer

Participants under 18 at the on-site experience must be accompanied by an adult and this will be verified. From home, all the family can take part

Question 4

Is there a registration fee?

Accepted Answer

A £10 registration fee per person is payable in advance via Eventbrite for the on-site event. Teams can register with a 30% discount per person. Remote registrations are free!

Question 5

Will food and refreshments be available at the on-site event?

Accepted Answer

A supper will be provided in the evening, hot teas and coffees will be available through the night, and finishing with breakfast at 6am

Question 6

What supplies do I need?

Accepted Answer

Whether at the on-site event or remotely from home, if you are choosing to sleep out in the cold we recommend:  warm clothes and waterproofs; Good quality sleeping bag; Hat, scarf and gloves; Waterproof groundsheet/sleeping mat; Cardboard boxes, parcel tape, rope, scissors; torches; snacks; bin bags

Question 7

What will happen at the on-site event?

Accepted Answer

The evening will have an informal feel with food, chat and some entertainment, with the Mayor of Chelmsford saying a few words of welcome and support. There will be an opportunity to customise your cardboard box  before attempting to sleep outside in what we hope will be an insightful experience

Question 8

What if it rains on the night?

Accepted Answer

The event will still go ahead as planned unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe. The Learning Centre will be a dry space everyone can use if the weather is proving challenging

Question 9

How do I take part in the remote event?

Accepted Answer

If you take part from home, please set up to sleep tonight either on your own or with family members anywhere but your own bed - you could choose a sofa, a sleeping bag in the garden or in a tent. We will ask you to take a video diary of your experience to share with us

Question 10

Do I need to fundraise?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Easy is a fundraising event therefore we are asking everyone who takes part to raise as much as possible via Justgiving with a minimum target of £100, so we can make a real difference in the community.  Money donated will go towards helping YMCA Essex’s work with vulnerable young people

Question 11

Is it safe at the on-site venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There will be YMCA staff and qualified first-aiders present and awake all night to make sure all participants feel safe and supported throughout the event. The site is secure and inaccessible to anyone not registered to the event. Under 18s not permitted, alcohol not permitted

Question 12

Is there any parking?

Accepted Answer

No, free parking is unavailable at the site unless you have access requirements, however there are many pay and display car parks nearby

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