Event Guide

Big Handshake: the fun starts with Registration between 10:30 and 12:00hrs.

• On arrival you will receive a coloured wristband to indicate your designated ‘Big Handshake Group’.
• The Big Handshake line-up commences at 11:20 with each colour called to the Grouping Area in turn.
• The first handshake will commence at 1200hrs.
• The event is expected to finish at approximately 1600hrs.

Dogs: Unfortunately family pets are not permitted on site, however Guide Dogs are welcome.

Donate: ‘Scan a Steward’ – every Big Handshake Steward has a QR code on their hi-vis jacket. Stop one and scan to donate.

Entertainment: Live entertainment is available throughout the event at the stage area by the Pavilion.

First Aid: The First Aid & Welfare tent is located by the Scouts Activity area.

Food & Drink: Concession stands are located towards the entrance and include:

• Fine Street Co. – Woodfired Pizza
• Spanish Homemade
• Fish and Chips
• Elle’s Diner: Burgers, Hotdogs
• Sir Whippy: Ice Cream
• BBQ – at Surrey Sports Park Centre
• Bar – at Surrey Sports Park Centre

Hands: Please use the hand sanitizers before entering and after leaving the Big Handshake Arena.

Lost Children: Children separated from their families can be reunited at the First Aid & Welfare tent situated by the  Scouts Activity area.

Parking: Regular parking is at the University of Surrey – Stag Hill Campus. Use GU2 7JL for main parking location. It’s a 15-20 minute walk. Disabled and VIP Parking is off Richard Meyjes Road at the Nursery Car Park or as directed by the Stewards.
If you require a disabled parking permit, please email the bighandshake@surreymason.org.uk and one will be emailed to you before the event.

Photographs: Our official photographers will be on-site throughout the event as part of the record verification process and to record the event for social media and other outlets. If you do not want your own or family images included, please speak to the photographer.

Picnics: You are welcome to bring a picnic. The picnic area is adjacent to the food and drink area.

Rubbish: Rubbish bins are provided throughout the site adjacent to the food stands, picnic area and stalls.

Seating: To make things easier on the feet while you are assembling for the handshake, you may bring a small folding chair or picnic blanket.

Surrey Scouts: Scouts are hosting an activity area including team building activities. The ’Tin Can Alley’ is run by Surrey Scouts Shooting Team.

Surrey Sports Park: The Surrey Sports Park main building with bar facilities can be found off Richard Meyjes Road beyond the main Big Handshake arena.

Stalls: Stall areas A and B provide plenty of opportunity to test your skills and find out more about some of our charitable activities.

Stewards: Our fabulous Stewards are here to help – you can’t miss them, they will be wearing Big Handshake hi-vis jackets.  Just ask.

Timings: Registration is from 10:30-12:00hrs. The first handshake is due to commence at 12:00hrs. The event is expected to finish around 16:00hrs.

Toilets: Toilet facilities are available adjacent to Food & Drink stands, by the Scouts Activity area and at the Surrey Sports Centre.

Transport: Use Bus No. 1 – For transport to and from the University of Surrey Stag Hill Campus Car Park:  Bus No. 1 stops can be found by Main Entrance.