UKCC drops by and we dine al fresco

Evening meal

Undaunted by the weather last night, we set up camp and then headed out for a wide game. After everyone was tired out we settled down into our tents to be lulled to sleep by the pitter patter of rain drops.

We all awoke from a very wet night to a lovely dry day and after breakfast set off for our activities. The Beavers arrived and duly got stuck into their own programme. Everyone had a great morning grass sledging, climbing, shooting etc and we were all ready for lunch, which we enjoyed together at the Lodge.

In case you did not guess our special visitor was Wayne Bulpitt, the UK Chief Commissioner of The Scout Association. We knew he was at Gilwell Park this weekend and so we invited him to drop by. He called in at lunchtime and we are really grateful that he would give his time to visit us. The GSL had a quick chat with him and Dormouse made him a cup of tea and said he is a really lovely gentleman.

We then set off again to the afternoon activities and the Scouts headed for the hills (well the trees really) where they enjoyed a fantastic cycle ride through Epping Forest.

The temperature has been steadily increasing and so were all (except the Beavers who were otherwise engaged) ready for a swim to cool down..this predictably turned into a water fight against the leaders, but then again I am not sure who enjoyed that more the Cubs and Scouts or the Adults.

Dinner is Al fresco tonight due to the beautiful evening weather. The smiles say it all! The Scouts are cooking for themselves in their field. It has ben a great day and a fitting way to celebrate 100 Scouting years.

Evening meal