Unfortunately this event was cancelled due to the snowy weather. Hopefully next year!!

 Our intrepid Scouts brave the elements next weekend for their annual Winter Camp. This year something new for Linslade:

The Pedal Car Olympics at Thriftwood Scout Camp Site which is located near Brentwood, Essex (75mins Drive from Linslade).

See their website for more details:   http://www.thriftwood.org.uk

Teams of 4 Scouts take part in all the following races

• Individual Track: 5 laps around the floodlit tarmac 50m track.
• Sprint: 60m drag strip style race.
• Endurance: Over 500m of woodland tracks, with a downhill finish. Racing Quad bikes.
• Team Relay: 4 races one car, slick changeovers required!
• Driving Skill : a 6-section race against the clock, with penalty points. Speed and skill are essential, but no licence.
• Pursuit: Race against an opponent round an inflatable track, against the clock.
• Tractor Pull: See how far you can pull the load which gets heavier the further you go. round in circles?
• Blindfold Pairs: The blindfolded driver is guided round a course by the seeing pillion passenger.
• Jousting: The driver is required to collect discs by spearing them with an overhead lance.

Prizes are also awarded by the organisers
1st Prize - £150 Vouchers, 2nd Prize - £100 Vouchers, 3rd Prize - £50 Vouchers

WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON ?

During the day, when competitors are not racing, the following activities will also  be on offer:

• Kave Maze
• Trampolines
• Cork Guns
• Climbing
• Archery
• Ice Climbing
• Adventure playground

Essex Bike Trials
Demonstrations by the trials club will show their tricks and skills. They will have a short course available for those wishing to try it out.

Evening Activities
The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down, in the evening on Saturday Disco and Inflatables are available for the participants.
Of course we shall have a continous hot water and a fire burning to keep us all nice and warm. Scouts will be sleeping in tents.