Mission Briefing | 15–17 May 2026

Stephen’s Stag Do

A weekend of forged steel, live fire, tank combat, and strategic pub deployment.

Accommodation

Ye Olde Dairy

Stonehouse Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Corley CV7 8AG

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Saturday Main Event

Sword Forging

Old Field Farm, Garway Hill, Hereford HR2 8HA

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Sunday Main Event

Shooting & Tank Paintball

Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth, LE17 6NW

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Orders of the Day

Itinerary

Friday · 15/05/26

Travel & Check-In

Stonehouse Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Corley CV7 8AG

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13:00 – 15:30Before work travel2h 30m
15:00 onwardsAccommodation check-in available
19:00 – 21:30After work travel2h 30m

Saturday · 16/05/26

Sword Forging

Old Field Farm, Garway Hill, Hereford HR2 8HA

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07:00 – 09:00Travel2h
09:00 – 14:00Sword forging — includes lunch5h
14:00 – 16:00Travel2h
16:00 onwardsChilling and evening meal somewhere

Sunday · 17/05/26

Shooting & Tank Paintball Battle

Clay pigeon shooting: TBC · Air rifle / Tank paintball: Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth, LE17 6NW

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10:00 – 11:00Travel to first place~1h
11:00 – 12:00Clay pigeon shooting1h
12:00 – 13:00Travel, lunch, and tank museum1h
13:00 – 14:00Air rifle1h
14:00 – 16:30Tank paintball battle2h 30m
16:30 – 19:00Drive back2h 30m

Operational Theatre

Tactical Map

The map below marks the confirmed key locations for the weekend, plus the suggested local food stops near base camp.

Kit List

Attire

Friday & Sunday Travel

Travel Clothes

Wear whatever is comfortable for the drive there and back.

Saturday Event

Workshop Safe

Wear a t-shirt and jeans or sturdy trousers, with supportive closed-toe shoes or boots. Avoid shorts, skirts, vests, crop tops, loose or torn clothing, and anything flammable. Tie long hair back and remove jewellery. Aprons are provided.

Sunday Event

Comfortable Movement

Wear comfortable clothes that won’t restrict movement.

Downtime

Chill / Pub / Hot Tub

Bring something easy to relax in for the evenings and suitable for the pub. A hot tub may be available, so pack swimwear if you want the option.

Accommodation Orders

Arrival & Access

  • Drive up to the wrought iron gates set back from the roadside next to the large agricultural building.
  • At the electric gates, use the keypad on the right-hand side.
  • Gate code: 3698#
  • Drive ahead to Ye Olde Dairy. Parking is in front of and just past the Dairy.
  • The door will be unlocked. The key, alarm remote and gate remote will be on the hallway table.
  • On departure, lock the door and place the keys into the pot on the right-hand side of the door.

Field Discipline

House Rules

  1. Please respect the property and leave it as found.
  2. No smoking inside the property.
  3. No dogs allowed.
  4. No extra visitors unless agreed with John & Sharon in advance.
  5. Enjoy yourselves, but keep noise to a minimum after 10pm. No music outside after 10pm.

Rations & Refreshment

Food Intel

The Bull & Butcher

Village pub, around a 15 minute walk. Pub food, beer garden, and play area.

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The Red Lion

Another village option within walking distance, with pub food, beer garden, and play area.

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The Barn at Berryfields

Restaurant or coffee stop in a converted barn with an on-site farm shop.

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