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Scout Events in January 2024

The Scouts are working on the Mechanic Badge. They went on a visit to City College to learn about vehicle maintenance as well as building bird boxes and doing a Lego challenge:



Christingle Service

Christingle services bring the magic of Christmas. Here we are in Wroxham Church with Rev Liz.

The 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea

Many of you will have seen news reports about problems at the Jamboree. There were problems with infrastructure not working and some serious weather problems including monsoon rain causing flooding, a heatwave with temperatures in the high 30s with 90% humidity and then, finally, Typhoon Khanun put the emergency evacuation plan into operation.

Despite the problems, Cath and Nigel had a fun and interesting time at the Jamboree. Cath was involved with running coach visits to an offsite archaeological site and Won Buddhist temple. Nigel was running a dance activity and helping with the Ham Radio station. After the site was evacuated, they moved to the capital Seoul and were involved with running Jamboree activity bases around the city.

Here are a few photographs:

Nigel finally finds a cup of tea at the UK food house


Scouts from round the world show us their dance moves


The Ham Radio team with their aerials


Cath (middle) being surreal in Seoul

GROUP CAMP 2023

It is so nice to be able to go camping together as a group again. This year our Group Camp was at the fantastic Mike Thurston Water Activities Centre at North Walsham and we had over 60 people camping and enjoying a wide range of activities.

The District climbing tower was on site and we had a range of things to take part in which included:

The weather was kind although it was a bit cold at night. We would like to thank our friends at the 3rd Bromley Scout Group who came along and gave us such good support as well as their good company.

Of course, what you really want are photographs, so here are some:

Every good camp needs a pile of pallets. We took 60. They make kitchens, they make furniture, they make seats, they make lovely hot fires for cooking and much more. Some people just enjoy bashing them with hammers.


A good camp breakfast has a lot of bacon and sausage.


Lighting the camp fire.


The camp fire was soon burning


"Father Abraham had seven sons......"


As it gets darker we all need a marshmallow. Preferably hot and black.


How many have you had? - Well I had eight so far.


Toppers are great fun to sail but get it wrong and in you go.


This is what happens when you capsize. Safety boats were on hand.


Its amazing what you can make from a pallet. Extra points for imagination.


Nigel demonstrates how to make a raft. You use a traditional square lashing and it has to be tight.


Rafts head for the water, but will they float?


We are floating and the lashings were tight.


So, if we are still afloat, it must be time for some raft races.


Are we winning or just going the wrong way.


Shooting action


Tom's paracord creations are as popular as ever.


Setting out on a hike to Pigney's Wood


Time to cook dinner. Looks like people are waiting.


Chefs in action


This is nice.


Tables can be made out of pallets. Marc demonstrates an unusual way of doing it.


The Beavers were at camp for their sleepover. That tent looks cozy.


This year, the Patrols put on some excellent camp fire entertainments. This one involved dance.


"I climbed aboard a pirate ship and the captain said to me......"


Camp fire stories are always popular


Washing up is a chore at camp, but this site has special sinks.


The campers had a challenge to make a present and cards for Terry who had a special birthday. Here we see him being presented with a camp bird box.


Learning about tracking signs.

The Beavers make Lanterns

Its always more fun in the dark, but a lantern is always useful when you are outside. Even better when you make your own.

Spooky Beavers at Halloween

Halloween is a chance to dress up and do all sorts of daft things. Here are the Beavers doing just that:

Twists
A Twist is a long strip of home made bread which you cook over a camp fire by twisting it round a stick. They really do taste nice.

Of course, half the fun is getting your hands in the mixture. They taste particularly good with a lot of chocolate spread on them.

It can get a bit messy, Here are a few pictures. See for yourself.

Beavers and chocolate spread are a messy mix.

Cubs like to make twists too. As you can see, they taste good.

Group Camp 2024
The next Group Camp is booked for 14th to 16th June 2024. Please put the dates in your diary now.