A party of 41 Scouts, Explorers, leaders and parents had a fantastic time in Switzerland in August. All agreed that the trip was very successful and many long lasting memories forged.
A successful Trip to Switzerland
news from Kandersteg
All is well at camp in Switzerland. Having a great time. The sun has been shining since we arrived. Scenery is breath taking. Rafting on Saturday was really good fun. Have swam in an alpine lake today. Older group off on an overnight hike in the mountains.
Andy
County Camp
We hope that everybody enjoyed County Camp. We think all agreed that it was a very successful camp and one that all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and helpers will remember for many years.
We would like to thank all that helped with the planning, setting up, running and clearing up for camp. We could not do it with out you!! A special thanks must go to our catering crew, who did a fantastic job feeding nearly a hundred hungry mouths all weekend. Every meal was perfectly cooked, and ready at exactly the right time. We all ate very well indeed! A big thank you to Annie, Stuart, Mark, Ted, Janice and Ray – THANKS!!!
Thanks also to our parent helpers – many of who helped run activities on Saturday and Sunday.
The weather was largely kind to us, except for a wet Monday morning (which was just perfect for packing up!!). Consequently we have been left with a number of wet and muddy tents, and have had to leave the marquees pitched on site. Therefore there will be no Scout meeting on Wednesday night this week, as we have a lot of equipment to sort out. If any of our older Scouts and Explorers are available to help their help would be very much appreciated.
We are looking for volunteers to write a brief report for the newsletter / website. If you have any thoughts, memories, comments, photos etc – please email us.
Don't you just love Explorers
This one amused me….. Queue for grub!
New Kandersteg section for the website
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We have added a new section to the website for Kandersteg 2007.
There is information about the
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trip, a detailed itinerary, and a hiking kit list so that you can start to get things together in good time. Other information will be added in the coming weeks, so keep checking back regularly.
If you have any problems accessing this area please use "contact us" from the main menu.
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Spring Term Programme Released
Spring Term Programme 2007 has been sent out to all on the mailing list. PDF document is available for download from the "downloads" section. Events also noted on the web calendar.
Report on Summer Camp at Walesby Forest
Summer Camp was great fun at Walesby Forest. With lots of things to do it was one of the best camps ever!
Its long list of fantastic activities include:
Archery, Air Rifles, Swimming, Canoeing, Rafting, and a lot more!!!!!!
But that's not all, for there is a shop, so that in your spare time you need not be bored, because you can go to the shop and look at all the good things they sell!!!!!
We also had the opportunity to visit Alton Towers, a well known theme park, close to the the hide out of the well known fictional hero: Robin Hood.
In spite of the wet start the weather proved excellent (well almost) but with the aid of the Scout Leaders, Nigel and Andy, and all the parents that helped it was a magnificent experience.
So a HUGE THANK YOU to all who helped!!!
It was the best with no doubt!
Adam W
Kandersteg 2007
The party going to Switzerland next year now stands at 37 people!
Only a few places left!!!
Can everybody make sure they have forwarded their cheques for the second deposit and insurance please.
Andy
Phasels Wood Camp Announced
Next camp at the end of September announced. This will be a joint camp with the Cub pack. Registered users login for more details, and click on "news from the sections".
Summer Camp
Summer camp at Walesby Forest was a great success! The site was fantastic, activities were well organised, and the weather was hot, hot, hot!! (slightly damp on Saturday – but we won't mention that).
I just wanted to thank all Leaders and adult helpers that came along. Thank you for all your support. We can't run camps like this without you. Also thanks to the Explorers / Young Leaders – your help was much appreciated.
Thanks also to the Scouts, who were all generally well behaved.
I hope you all enjoyed yourselves
Hopefully in the next few days we will be able to publish, more reports, photos etc. So if you have anything to contribute, or any comments please contact me.
Thanks again to all that helped.
Andy