Opened in 1983 the Abney Scout and Guide Centre is situated in the grounds of Abney Hall about 300 yards from Cheadle Green. It is a fully residential centre equipped to sleep 30 and overlooks its own activity field complete with a barbeque area and campfire circle.

The Local Area
The Centre stands in pleasant surroundings not overlooked by houses but very convenient for shops, Churches and transport facilities. Cheadle has, within walking distance, a Church of England, a Trinity Church, a Catholic Church and a Unitarian Church. It also has a Supermarket, Freezer Centre, Chemists, Doctors Centre, Dentist, Main Post Office and all the main Banks. The nearest hospital which has a casualty department is at Stockport(Stepping Hill).
There are three swimming pools within easy reach and many parks. There are several interesting walks within the grounds. Only a short distance away are many places of interest including Styal Mill(N.T.), Bramhall Hall, Jodrell Bank, Dunham Massey(N.T.), Lyme Hall(N.T.), Manchester Airport and various museums.

Map and Travel Directions
From M60 : Travelling from either direction, take junction 3 for the A34 south to Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. Note: This exit is not available from the M56. Immediately after slip road, turn left at traffic lights to Cheadle. Straight on at the next traffic lights onto the shopping high street. Bear left at the next lights and immediately turn right behind the car sales onto Newlands Road, a narrow single track lane. Follow the road under the railway bridge and past a fishing lake to the Centre car park on the right.

From M56 : Follow the signs for Stockport which will lead you onto the M60. Leave immediately at junction 2. Turn right at the roundabout for Cheadle. Straight on at the first set of traffic lights. Turn sharp right at the next set of lights and immediately turn right behind the car sales onto Newlands Road, a narrow single track lane. Follow the road under the railway bridge and past a fishing lake to the Centre car park on the right.

Fees and Booking Information

The following table shows the 2009 charges for:

(a) Members of the Scout & Guide Movement or any unit or body associated with them

(b) Other members of the public

	(a)	(b)	Deposit
Main Hall Morning,Afternoon or Evening	£20	£30	-
Committee Room Morning,Afternoon or Evening	£6	£8	-
Kitchen Morning,Afternoon or Evening	£8	£10	-
Whole Building 2 consecutive nights	£260	£390	25%
Whole Building Each Additional Night	£120	£195	25%
Whole Building 1 Night plus 2 Days	£200	£290	25%
Activity Field Only (per person, per session)	£0.50p	£1	-

Session: ie morning, afternoon or evening
Large gathering by arrangement
Cooker: Surcharge for large functions
"Activity field only" includes access to toilets
For day visitors to resident groups the Activity Field Rate applies.
Note:
Deposits are payable at time of booking plus
the full balance to be paid within 14 days of arrival

For booking enquiries contact Mark Brookes on 0161 485 6354
email: markbrookes@mail.com

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Built in 1981, opened in 1983, Abney Centre has regularly hosted International Scout Jamborees (1987, 91, 95 and 99). It is available to hire from outside of the Scout and Guide Movements - Stockport Council have used the Centre to host Northwest Youth Exchange trips from Germany.
	The main hall can seat 100. It has its own exit to the fenced in activity field and a serving hatch to the kitchen. It also houses the Tuck and Souvenir Shop Units.
	The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, freezer, cooker and microwave. It is separated into two areas for preparation and cooking.
	The Centre is equipped to sleep 30; 4 single beds and 13 bunk beds. It also has a first aid room and (not shown) a lounge seating approx 12.
	There are BBQ facilities at the rear of the building and at a far corner of the activity field there is a campfire circle.

(a)	Members of the Scout & Guide Movement or any unit or body associated with them
(b)	Other members of the public