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Saturday, 9 August 2014

Day 8 - Strike Camp Day

Today we were delighted to see the sun was out and there was wall to wall sunshine. Just what we needed to dry out the tents before packing them away.
We had a leader briefing to work out what we were going to do in what order and got straight to it.
In the end it was a methodical strike and our only frustration was the coach arriving two hours late and then having to handle the M25 traffic.
Packing up personal kit
Most of the tents down



Loading the van
Squeezing everything in



Sitting in the shade
Final litter sweep



Photo-bombed by 4th Newport Pagnall Scouts ;-)


Can you help this afternoon?

Shout out for extra adult help unpacking kit van from car park to stores at Woodford United Free church (red cross by duck pond in Woodford Green) - after coach drops us off at Sir James Hawkey hall
#manyhandsmakelightwork

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Friday, 8 August 2014

Wet strike day ..... uck

Rain started at 8pm yesterday and continued through the night.
Wet weather regime and a few people adjustments inside tents kept everyone dry - or nearly dry.
This morning the sun is shining - can do nothing until tents are dry.

Day 7 - Guides: Soak It and Make it - Rangers: Help it and Live it

Leaders relaxing with an impromptu Yoga session
Lunch in the sunshine



Meeting the guys who fixed Percy the trolley for us

Kami performs again in the Squircle while we have a mass Promise Ceremony for Rangers

Guide SquircleSelfie





Heron Rangers and 3rd Woodford Guides adult leadership team






Amazing atmosphere in the Squircle for the Closing Ceremony

Leader Selfie

And the rain began Friday evening........

Day 6 ..... Play It and Splash It


Lots of fresh fruit and veg were on offer - more than most could handle!

 







Sharon's hand and arm swells following a bee sting - so a quick ride to the camp hospital is required

Couldn't face macaroni cheese for dinner - so enjoyed a treat of flame grilled burgers instead



Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Day 5... Fling It and World Fair

We are happy to report. We survived the rain... So far

In a very unlike camp twist of fate the only rain we have had fell whilst we were all tucked safely in our tents in the small hours of the night. Phew. Keep your fingers crossed for the rest of the week. 

This morning was filled with the 'Fling it' zone which is filled with circus themed games and activites and this afternoon we spent entertaining the 800 brownies and cubs that visited the site today. We used some of the circus skills gained to play some Olympic themed wide games with them. 

We also had the chance to explore our neighbours' camp sites and learn about where they came from with similar themed games at the world fair. Giving the girls an opportunity to get some great swapping done. 

This evening, once we had waved goodnight to the 7 cubs that joined us for dinner, the whole unit hot footed it down to the main stage to watch Kami, one of our rangers perform in the wings has talent contest. We were so proud she made it to the final and had spent the day promoting Kami to the whole of wings! Unfortunately this time she didn't win but she was amazing and worth loosing voices over with all the cheering, clapping and banner waving that both units did. 

We have all made new friends, learnt songs, swapped like mad and cheered our hearts out today rounding the evening off with a couple of camp fire songs back at camp. 

Time for teeth clean and bed for the leaders now everyone is tucked up for the night. 

Remember to follow us on twitter @3rdWoodfordG or @heronrangers for pictures throughout the day. 

Night


Leaders cannot live on bread alone... we need tea and coffee! These are our thermos mugs which keep our drinks hot

Water collection duty patrol


Lunchtime was typically filled rolls





Kami rehearsing ahead of the finals
Selling badges and glow sticks


The Guides getting into the World Fair Passport which they loved

Creating a banner for Kami

Writing stickers as part of our Kami PR machine

Our wonderful three young(er) adult volunteer leaders

We had some cubs joins us for dinner this evening for Bangers & Mash






Some of our Adult Volunteer Leaders

Our Kami Has Talent Banner

Kami performing in the Finals

Impromptu Campfire singing