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Hosted by The Social Gathering Company Ltd

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Some of this is fun, some of this is useful, some of it is necessary but all of it should answer most of your questions.

 

Event Location - Where will you actually be?

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StoneHenge Hostel
Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0EW

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Dates & Times - Put this in your calendar… NOW!

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Friday 15th May – Monday 18th May, 2026

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• Check-in: From 5:30 PM on Friday, 15th May

• Welcome & First Game: 7:30 PM Friday

• Game ends: Sunday 17th May, 6:00 PM

• Check-out: By 10:00 AM Monday
   

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What’s the event?

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Over the course of the weekend, you’ll be thrown headfirst into a whirlwind of utterly ridiculous tasks and games, all overseen by one of our delightfully unhinged Taskmasters. You’ll battle it out in smaller groups, claw your way to victory, and eventually face off against the other triumphant gremlins… until only one glorious SocialMaster Champion is left standing.

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And when you’re not desperately trying to outsmart your fellow contestants, you’ll have plenty of chances to socialise, play board games, party, and accidentally make new friends you’ll be stuck with forever.

 

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Any other cool stuff that is included

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Did you see the venue reveal video that accommodation is on a rare breeds farm you can visit?

No? Well, it is.

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The farm has Shetland ponies, donkeys, sheep, chickens, goats, geese, and more, most of which are happy to be petted and fed. The Farm also has a cafe and gift shop. Unlimited use of the farm is included, and you can visit any time you have a free moment..

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The venue have confirmed that though check in to the hostel remains at 5:30pm on Friday & Checkout Monday 10am, you are able able to visit the farm at anytime all day Friday & Monday. 

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More info on the farm can be found here: https://choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/

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We fell in Love with the farm a little bit.

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The hostel is also a stones throw (pun intended) from Stonehenge, so you can visit this on your way there or back. Admission to Stonehenge is not included in the ticket price. 

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You want more cool stuff…?

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Also on the same site is Bluestone Vineyards: https://bluestonevineyards.co.uk/

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While this is separate to the Farm and accommodation, you can arrange your own tour and wine tasting if you choose. These are typically 1 - 2 hours, so this may be better done on the afternoon you arrive or the day you leave. 

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You will need to book and pay separately - they are about £20 - £30 depending on what you choose.

Yes, you can buy wine from their shop…

 

 

Getting to the Venue

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• Nestled just off of the A303 only 11 miles from the cathedral city of Salisbury, 5 miles from Stonehenge

• The nearest stations are Grateley and Andover, which is a 7-minute and 14-minute drive from the venue, respectively. And there’s a direct bus from Andover
   

 

Check-in & Arrival - the start of a fab weekend

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• Do I need ID or a ticket?
  No, we will have a guest list of those who have bought tickets. No ID or confirmation required. Just turn up if you have bought a ticket.
   

• Late Arrivals:
  Players must arrive by 7:30 PM Friday
  If you're unable to make this, contact us before buying a ticket so we can discuss your situation.
   

 

Check-out Process - because all amazing things do end

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• Strip all bed linen

• Bin all rubbish

• Leave your room as you found it
   

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Tickets & Payment

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Ticket

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• Player Ticket: £200 per person : £195 payable in advance + £5 cash on arrival

• Players will be actively involved in the main game activities throughout the weekend as well as any social activities outside of the main game

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Payment Details

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• We have added options for both PayPal and Klarna as payment methods. Both PayPal and Klarna offer extended payment options where you can buy over a number of months.

• Please note terms and conditions that are offered with these payment options are between yourselves and the payment provider.

• Buy tickets at: www.thesocialgatheringco.co.uk from 20th January at 7pm

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£5 Cash Payment

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• Bring £5 cash on arrival (goes into the prize pot)

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Age Limit

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18+ only

 

 

Bring  Friends or Partners - a suggestion, not an order

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Please do, we love friends and the chance for everyone to meet new people.

Note that they must purchase their own ticket.

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Is this event affiliated with any other company?

No. This event is run solely by The Social Gathering Company Ltd and is not affiliated with any other companies.

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Gameplay Overview: The SocialMaster - what are you going to be doing

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• Inspired by the glorious chaos of the TV show Taskmaster
  Get ready for nonsense, brilliance, and questionable decision‑making. 

• Players are split into groups of 6–8 before the weekend
  These will be your teammates, rivals, hype squad, and sworn enemies — all at once. 

• Each group gets its own TaskMaster for the entire weekend
  A charming tyrant who will unleash at least 12 Tasks designed to confuse, delight, and mildly traumatise you. 

• The TaskMaster awards points, however they see fit
  Logic is optional. Favouritism is possible. Chaos is guaranteed. 

• At the end of the Tasks, the top player from each group advances
  All group winners will face off in a final showdown of pure nonsense 

• Only one will emerge as the ultimate SocialMaster Champion
  The winning person in each group at the end of the Tasks will then compete against the winners of the other groups until a SocialMaster champion is crowned. 

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Prize Pot for the Winner

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The ultimate winner at the end of the weekend will win the entire prize pot, together with glory, bragging rights, and eternal fame.

 

 

Concerned About Gameplay or Anxiety?

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These games are designed to be fun and silly. If you are struggling with any of the tasks throughout the weekend, you can stop, although you won't receive any points for that Task.

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Taskmasters and Social Gathering Staff will be on hand to help, though - we design our weekend with everyone in mind
 

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Gameplay Logistics

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How many players?

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• Max 64 Players

• Each group will be split up evenly, with a maximum of 8 groups

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Can I be eliminated?

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No… and yes… But only at the end. For the main games of the weekend, everybody will take part in at least 12 tasks. After this, there are knockout rounds from the winners of the groups; you may watch the remaining rounds.
 

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What’s the daily schedule like?

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• Most likely 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday. There will be large breaks throughout

• Expect 6 Tasks on Saturday and at least 6 on Sunday, followed by the Knockout rounds. 

• Breaks throughout - this is a social event after all

• Evening social events so you get to connect and let your hair down with everyone

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What if I don’t want to get up at 9 AM?

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Coffee or an energy drink of your choice, natural high energy or a designated person to drag you out of bed... Not setting an alarm every 10 minutes for an hour before you have to get up may upset bunkmates.

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Early starts are essential to the game timeline, allowing us to pack in all the fun you would expect. If you don’t attend the first game, that could impact the overall experience for other players and will definitely impact your points.

 

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Challenges

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This is what the weekend is about.

 

They will be a lively combination of physical challenges that get you moving and mental games that stretch your imagination, spark your competitive streak, and keep you guessing at every turn.

 

 

Evening Socials

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• Friday: Task on Friday night & fun quiz - we will check how much fun you are having

• Saturday: Themed party night so you can get social and your groove on (getting “groove on” is optional)

• Sunday: Chill board game night, or high energy board games - how much energy you put into board games is up to you. There is also a  group social

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Accommodation

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Room Details & Allocation

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The venue has 14 bedrooms, six of which are en-suite equipped with a private shower and toilet.

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We aim to provide comfortable and fair room allocations for all guests., Specific attention will be paid to accessibility needs, group preferences, and room layout limitations. Here's what you need to know:

 

General Room Information

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• All rooms will be shared, with varying occupancy depending on layout and all beds are bunk beds.

• Room allocations will be confirmed closer to the event, based on the information you provide whilst booking and in a Google Form sent closer to the time.

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In that form, we’ll ask for:

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• Accessibility requirements

• Who are you attending with

• Room sharing preferences
   

While we’ll do our best to accommodate all requests, priority will be given to accessibility and medical needs. Please note that specific room allocations cannot be guaranteed.

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Room Sharing Guidelines

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Rooms will typically be gendered spaces based on stated gender identification, unless requested otherwise by:
 

• Couples

• Friendship groups wishing to share

• Allocation will be based on room type, availability, and group preferences
   

 

Food & Facilities
 

The weekend is self-catered, though there is a cafe on the farm site (30 seconds walk away) where food can be purchased from. In addition, the following food options are available to be booked in advance with the venue.

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Continental breakfast £7 per person

Cooked breakfast £12 per person

Take away lunch bags £7 per person

Starter £5

Evening meal £12

Pudding £5

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Should you require these, we will confirm on the Google Form, and these can be purchased in advance.

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The venue also has

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• Fully equipped catering kitchen, including 2 fridges, 1 freezer, ovens, hobs, cooking utensils, pots, pans, plates, etc...Space is VERY limited in the kitchen. 

• Local takeaway options available

• Let us know about severe allergies on the Google form

 

On the Saturday night we will be having a party in the Barn which has a Licensed Bar. Alcohol will be able to be purchased from the bar.  You will not be able to take any of your own pre purchased alcohol in the Barn during this time.​

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Parking

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Free on-site parking 

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What to Bring

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• Towels, toiletries

• Activewear & warm eveningwear

• Self-catered food & drinks

• £5 cash

• A board game or 2 if you want

• A smile and your game face

• Anything you may wish to try and bribe your TaskMaster with

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Note that bribing will probably not work, we select only the most committed and honest TaskMasters, but you are welcome to try.

 

Photos & Consent

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• We may take photos or short videos for promotion and as part of gameplay.

• Feel free to take your own photos during social times

• Please avoid spoilers on social media until the event is over

 

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Cancellation Policy

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• All sales are final – no refunds, cancellations, or credits

• Tickets may only be transferred to a future event in the case of exceptional circumstances

• Transfering of Ticket policy. If you wish to sell your ticket, you may do so; however, we ask that you inform us of to whom you sell your ticket and that they contact us so that we can gather the details we require to fully include them in the weekend's activities

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By purchasing, you agree to these terms

 

 

Abuse & Conduct Policy 

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Zero Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to abuse or harassment. Anyone found violating this policy may be removed from the event immediately without refund and may be banned from future events.

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Reporting Abuse

If you experience or witness any abusive behavior, please report it immediately to event staff or security. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with discretion.

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If you feel there is any malicious action outside of the spirit of the game Karl, Nicci, or Sham will be on hand to support you. 

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By attending, you agree to follow this policy and contribute to a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
 

Drugs & Alcohol Policy

 

We reserve the right to take appropriate action where we see improper use of drugs and alcohol.