The official newspaper of Essex International Jamboree 2016 Monday, 1 August 2016 - Issue Three
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Wayne's Wander
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A wheely good time Go, go, go for activities
by Jake Dixon
Ten daytime activity zones kicked started yesterday, and we’ll be covering every single one throughout the week in the Gutenberg’s Gazette.
We headed over to the 'Technology in Motion' zone to see what all of the commotion was about. With the opportunity to try over 20 different activities, you are sure to have a ‘wheely’ good
time at 'Technology in Motion'. The most popular activity by far is the petrol quad bikes, so be sure to get there early if you want to avoid the queues. I caught up with Derik, George, Jonas
and Mercedes from 14th and 8th Chelmsford after they had a go. They described it as being “fun, fast and exciting” and “definitely worth the wait for the opportunity to try something new and
speedy.” If you don’t fancy the noisy engines of the quad bikes, there are still many other places for you to go within the large zone. For example, you can draw a working
electrical circuit with a pen, or play a life-sized version of Angry Birds. An underlying theme within the zone is a comparison between old and new technology. > CONTINUES ON P3
Monday, 1 August 2016 International homework help needed! EIJ participants come in all shapes and sizes and one of the younger participants needs some help with her homework! Georgina has been tasked, by her school, to take pictures with as many international people as possible over the Summer Holidays. To help her get as many photos as possible she would love any international participants to come and visit her. She can be found with her mum at 4th Canvey’s Site in Earhart’s Hangar.
Badge swapping Fancy meeting new people and expanding your collection of badges? Then come along to badge swapping at Global Showcase, every evening from 8.30pm 10.00pm!
Got a story?
Come and say hello to us in the media centre in The Village Green, or speak to your subcamp, who would love to hear what you’ve been up to, and if you’ve got any milestones or quirky traditions!
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Gutenberg’s Gazette
Yorkshire meets Essex Lacky Mozart’s Symphony by
You have probably heard of the County of Yorkshire and may know it is the largest county in England. What you may not know is that today, 1st August, is Yorkshire Day, a day when the people of Yorkshire celebrate their culture and history of their great county. For one group on Mendes’ Rainforest, Bradford South Scouts, being at The Jamboree means that for one day only, a small part
of Essex becomes part of Yorkshire as they celebrate their County Day. From their white rose flag, bunting and pin badges to their Yorkshire Parkin cake,
these proud Yorkshire folk will certainly be celebrating. The origins of the day are unclear although it is believed by many to relate to the anniversary
of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834; a campaign led by a Yorkshire MP, William Wilberforce. Regardless of the origins, we want
to wish our friends from Yorkshire a very happy Yorkshire Day. If you see Bradford South Scouts as you wander through Mendes’ Rainforest, stop and say hello!
The Great Essex (tooth)Brush Off Joseph Laws Mozart’s Symphony by
When brushing teeth, it is important that groups do not use the
toilets or water points around camp. Our subcamp team spent yesterday morning putting up signs around camp to
remind participants to clean their teeth at their own camps and not at the loos or taps. Harry Emmerson, subcamp support officer,
Your Tweets
Putnoe ScoutsBedford @PutnoeScouts Our Scouts have built their very own pirate ship gateway into their camp @EIJ2016 We love it!
whispers from the web
Jake Scott @DarwenDYC @EIJ2016 opening ceremony time! #newtonslab @ EastLancsScout @EastLancsDYC excited!!!
Isca ESU @Isca_ESU Think I’m loving the dancing/directing people slightly too much @EIJ2016 #eij2016
said: “The signs ensure the smooth running of queues and the hygiene of the camp. It’s a waste of water and germs can be spread easily.”
Ben Hodgkiss @BenHodgkiss Nightingale’s Ward Subcamp preparing for the @EIJ2016 Opening Ceremony the only way we know how… A selfie!
Toby Riches, subcamp Leader, said: “When brushing your teeth, use a little cup instead. Don’t use the taps or toilets.”
Hope Busby-Saywood @Hopebs93 Sun setting over the tents @EIJ2016 #EIJ2016
Goddington Guides @GoddingtonGG We are here and set up.. we love earharts hangar @EIJ2016 @Girlguiding#EIJ2016
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Monday, 1 August 2016
Today on 87.9 Jam FM
Jam FM is our onsite radio station, coming live from the Jamboree site. Tune in all week to hear the latest news, music and young voices on air! 0600 - Daily run down with Gene Radio 0700 - The Morning Show 1000 - VoxBox 1130 - Out & About 1230 - The Drop In 1400 - VoxBox 1600 - Out & About 1800 - The Evening Show 2000 - EIJ Coverage 2200 - The Late Show
The wheels in motion
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Take your memories home
Our media team are busy capturing your week to bring you this newspaper, videos and much more besides! You can visit our media centre in the village green to take home a photo print, and order a DVD or memory magazines for delivery after the event. • •
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Printed Photo with Folder - £4.00 Jamboree USB, inc 3 digital photos - £5 (Every additional photo - £1) DVD Collection £10 DVD UK delivery £12 DVD global delivery - £15 Memory magazine UK delivery - £5 Memory magazine global delivery - £10
< CONTINUED ON P1 Zone leader Steve told me “this comparison aims to show the participants just how much technology has changed and allow them to try something they may not have done before.” Alex and Ben from 10th Finchley Scouts certainly appreciated
the older technology. At first they were “confused” at how different the ‘Vega Games Console’ was to the newer ‘Xbox One’, however after playing the Vega, they said that they actually preferred it to the Xbox because the games were much simpler and easier to
understand. They added “If we didn’t have the older games consoles like the Vega, we would never have the modern Xboxes or PlayStations” If you fancy doing something a bit more challenging there are Pedal Go Karts and Crazy Karts which turn left if you turn right,
and go backwards if you pedal forwards! 1st Dedham Guides thought that the Go Karts were “exhausting but really fun.” They said that the best bit about Technology in Motion was the freedom that you had to go around and try the activities
that they wanted to do. Another popular place to be in Technology in Motion was the Selfie Booth, where you can take pictures with your new found friends and take them home at the end of the week. Just look out for photobombers...
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How will you amoose Daisy in the dairy room?
Gutenberg’s Gazette
Battle for the phone of contention is too close to call
by Will Bradford
Marconi’s Mast
by Lizzie Harvey
If you have ventured into The Village I’m sure you won’t have missed Daisy, she stands out; although oddly she is the most fitting thing to find in a field. Daisy is the cow (with a hint of caravan) in the top right corner of The Village and she’s something a bit different. She’s a Dairy Room, a clever play on the better coined phrase diary room; think Big Brother but without the agenda. Daisy loves to meet new people and find out all about you. I caught up with Owen, John and George from Marconi’s Mast as they just finished with Daisy, “she got us to dance and sing” they laughed,
“yeah, and asked us some pretty personal questions too…like what I had for breakfast, the answer is Coco Pops, always Coco Pops!”, clearly George loves his Coco Pops! Her questions however, are randomly generated so it’s best to check her out for yourself, she’s definitely something a bit different to add on your list of things to see and do! Daisy visited EIJ in 2012, and was so popular she has bought her own farmyard back with her, this year including her calf Buttercup and her boyfriend Boris. The fun doesn’t stop with Daisy, I found out more from Farmer-incharge Jessica (Daisy Activity Leader), “each
day both Buttercup and Boris set their own challenges, the best thing is we change the tasks daily so participants can visit us every day!” Buttercup sets the ‘Big Udder Challenge’ where you have 24 hours to complete the task set. Yesterday’s task was based around a Scavenger Hunt, and today’s is called Minefield. Boris’ challenges are a bit different and based around a ‘Bush-tuckertrial’ notion, where subcamps are asked to submit entries of a representative (you can self-nominate too!) who will be drawn to enter the challenge, then at 8pm on the alternative stage in The Village the
subcamps go head-tohead. Last night saw the subcamps take part in ‘two hands are better than one’. Spectators had fantastic fun watching participants attempt the task, while sat one in front of the other in pairs, the front participant with their hands tied and the person behind becomes their hands. Last night saw the hilarity of teeth brushing and hair gelling, with some interesting results! Tomorrow is ‘What’s that taste’ so go get your name in draw to take part. Daisy and her farmyard are open 09.30 – 22.30, make sure you check her out!
Disappointment swept the Marconi’s Mast subcamp office yesterday as the staff lost the Phone of Contention in a riveting battle of plaiting. Representing the staff, Tierney demonstrated her skills on Amy, while Sophie was acting as model for Molly, of 1st and 4th Spalding. To ensure a fair competition, an unbiased judge was provided, in the form of Alex, also of the subcamp team, who allowed each
competitor exactly 10 minutes to complete their masterpieces. Despite her best efforts Tierney was unable match the superior skills of Molly. Leaving 1st and 4th to be holders of the prestigious Phone, the highest award on the subcamp, they described winning “amazing and exhilarating, we’re so proud”. Wish you’d seen the spectacle? Fear not! The competition is definitely not over as anyone can bring any challenge to the current custodians to claim the Phone for themselves. Could it be you?
www.eij.org.uk Cake for everybody! So many people, so many birthdays! We hope everyone celebrating a birthday has a great time! Happy Birthday to...
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Healthy and fresh, from one field to yours
on camp! As the Jamboree continues fresh fruit and vegetables can become quite scarce as apples and carrots go
mushy in the bottom of the cool box, making maintaining a balanced diet difficult to achieve. Fortunately here at Essex International
Westwood’s Wardrobe. Nitwit is a symbol of everything we do here on this subcamp. He is fun, enthusiastic and ready to challenge himself.
Our mini competitions give our participants a chance to take home a miniature Nitwit! Our aerobics classes will be kicking off with a stretch or two this
morning in front of our own little stage. Why not come and kickstart your day with music and dance moves? If you haven’t already, why not go around
our subcamp and see how many dressed up mannequins we have. Don’t forget we have our very own crafts tent if you want to bring out your inner designer!
learning about life with a disability. There was an eager anticipation in the air especially for the giant washing machine in the Wet & Wild Zone (be patient guys we’ll get there soon), Max from 26th Chelmsford summed it all up well by saying how it’s good to ‘see everybody together doing activities’.
Keep it up guys and gals and make some great friends. The afternoon was Island Survival and the atmosphere changed to one of friendly competition and their mission… survive! As put by the Scouts of 5th Monaghan Castleblayney ‘Scouts and Guides love a competition’. Ask anyone of us on
the subcamp team and we will say the same thing, that the subcamp truly came alive when you all arrived. With the subcamp décor up; our ‘Walk of Fame’, ‘The Library’ and assorted pencils, clapper boards and Percy it truly feels like a Jamboree! So let’s carry this momentum throughout the week: we are still looking for people to
audition for EIJ presents on Tuesday and we still have our subcamp challenge and graffiti wall to keep you all busy so make sure to look out for each other and keep hydrated. With that go and have a blast today from shooting straight ‘On Target’, doing ‘Technology in Motion’ and our own on pointe ‘Flash Dance’.
...and from the staff and leaders:
Media Team celebration
The news team would like to congratulate James Hage and Sarah Paget on their 9th anniversary!
by Jake Dixon and
Alex Richardson Roll up, roll up, we have our very own fresh food market right here
on the Village Green next to the Bank. There is also the opportunity to purchase essentials like milk, bread and butter there which you may have forgotten or run out of, saving a trip off-site. Unfortunately they do not accept card, but cash and cheque are acceptable forms of payment. So come on EIJ, join all the people who have already eaten 2,500 oranges, 100Kg red onions, 900 cucumbers, 10,000 eggs, 3,000 broccoli and so much more, by visiting the Food Warehouse and stocking up on those healthy essentials.
Jamboree we have the Food Warehouse. The Food Warehouse is home to a wide selection of fruit and vegetables all grown on a local farm here in Essex. The produce is fresh, everyday, and available to everyone on camp. The variety of fruit and vegetables available ranges from apples and oranges to cucumbers and lettuces. While you’re in there, don’t forget to pick up Camp Chief Paul’s favourite vegetable, broccoli. The produce is all reasonably priced and the warehouse is open from 08:00 – 17:00 every day this week, located
Brady O’Brien, 11 Katie Howells, 12 Harvey Kalisz, 12 Owen Smith, 13 Owen Whitered, 14 Jordan Goodwin, 14 Liam Osborne, 15 Naomi Guest, 15 Jack Bayley, 15 Francesca Pinagli, 17 Megan Hartop, 19 Lucinda Cawdron, 21
Anna Skipworth Heather Newton Stephanie Ross Carly Thomas Michael Duckworth Glen Killick Samantha Smith Mark Agar Lorraine Brewer Graham Carslake June Carslake
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Nitwit is the height of fashion Alex Watkins Westwood’s Wardrobe by
Our mascot name has been chosen! We are pleased to announce Nitwit as the mascot for
“It truly feels like a Jamboree” Liam and Chris O’Keeffe’s Gallery by
The camp is well and truly underway and the young people have completed their first activities in the Balance Zone and Island Survival. In the morning our “keeffey’s” descended on the Balance Zone and their activities ranged from parkour to
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Gutenberg’s Gazette
The next generation get a m
by Ger Hennessey
Where at EIJ2016 would you find plastic horses, real lizards, snakes and Brown Owls? Why, Junior Jam, of course. The excitement was palpable on EIJ Way yesterday morning as EIJ2016 was invaded by hundreds of Brownies, Rainbows, Cub and Beaver Scouts. On the first of two Junior Jam days on site, Essex’s younger Scout and
Guide sections have been given a taste of the Jamboree atmosphere. The hope is that, based on the fun they’ve had this weekend, these same youth members will be full participants in EIJ2020 or EIJ2024 As they queued up for registration, a few participants told me about their first impressions. “I like the pink tents,” said Bethany a Rainbow from 1st Tey Guides, “I’ve never seen so many tents!” Members of 1st
Hatfield Peverel Cubs and Beavers thought the site was “massive.” Speaking through their mascot Billy the Beaver they were all here with one mission: “to have fun!” Caitlyn from 5th Pitsea Brownies was struck by the sheer scale of the event. “There’s lots of people here,” she told me, “this place is very noisy!” Eboni, from the same group, felt compelled to create the word “enjoyful” to describe the experience.
The first Junior Jam day began with Noa’s Pathway, a search for multi-coloured versions of Noa, the Jamboree mascot. The Pathway terminates at the Junior Jam Arena, where Participants took in their own Opening Ceremony at 10.30am, with Jessie hosting on a stage decked out in gold. (This is also the venue for EIJ Presents) Jessie got the crowd going yesterday by asking all to put their
energy into their choice of face-shaking, fistbumping and chest beating actions. Camp Chiefs Paul & Karen also made an appearance. “Everybody here in the lovely Junior Jam scarf has made this day happen,” said Karen. These multi-coloured neckerchiefs are rare and highly prized, so keep an eye out for them. The list of activities available to the Junior Jam Participants included mini-archery, a
mini-roller coaster, hook a duck, a Worldwide Scouting and Guiding map game, bouldering and caving. Amongst the noisiest areas at the arena was the drum circle. Passersby could hear the names of various animals being shouted while percussive rhythms matched the syllables of the names of each. Drum teacher Steve Cooper led a drumming circle. As I entered the drumming tent, Sophia, a Brownie from
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mini adventure of their own
4th Laindon Guides, was conducting the drummers by standing in front of cuddly toy versions of Eeyore the donkey, Olaf the snowman, Tigger the Tiger and Sven Reindeer. The drummers would play a different beat depending on which animal Sophia had chosen. Sophia really liked this activity and thought that the faces that Steve pulled were “really funny.” Snakes Alive brought
snakes, snails, scorpions, tarantulas and lizards for anyone who wanted to touch and hold (most were very brave and took the chance too!) Essex County Fire & Rescue Service were giving tours of Fire Engines, sounding the sirens every now and then. They also brought a life sized plastic horse, which they used to demonstrate the harness used to rescue animals stuck in ditches. In the make-up tent
participants were given fake wounds for their faces, knees and arms, so that they might scare their parents when they got home. In the radio shack, participants could drive control remote Monster trucks, partake in some ham radio conversations across the world and don the now infamous pegging hat cam. The hat cam, a hard hat with a camera on it, broadcasts to a large screen in the shack. Participants are given
the hat and a peg with the words “You have been pegged live on hat cam!” written on it, and asked to find a victim to “peg”. Onlookers can watch the pegger stalking a victim via the big screen. Coby, a Cub Scout from 6th Gosport (Rowner) “really enjoyed” going around attaching pegs to people live on cam. 1st Brightlingsea Brownies were asked for their Junior Jam highlights. Rosie was proud that she “climbed
up all the way” to the top of the inflatables. Jessica told me that each member of the group “nearly got to the bell” on the rope ladder, “but it was fun bouncing,” when they each fell off. The staff were really happy with how everything went. Becky, who’s been working in Noa’s club, was helping out in Junior Jam. “It’s a really good idea,” she said, “everyone’s having a great time.” Alice, another
member of staff, thinks it’s been “really great!” She’s just here for the long weekend. “There was a girl who didn’t want to climb to the top of the inflatable slide at first,” she tells me, ”but then she did it with her friends, and enjoyed it so much that she went up on her own the next time.” Junior Jam ends today with another bunch of excitable young Scouts and Guides arriving 9am-3pm tomorrow.
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Leading by example; Newton’s Extra Member by Kris Reynolds and Amy Garrad
Newton’s Lab If you head over to Newton’s Lab, you might notice an extra member on their team. Lacey is a labrador/curly coat retriever cross and is in the early stages of training to be a Guide Dog. Her visit to EIJ will help her get used to meeting new people, loud noises and moving around in crowds. Once she’s a bit older, she’ll move onto another trainer who will begin to get her ready
to help people with impaired vision. Lacey’s walker, Maxine, is the craftguru on Newton’s Lab so lots of people will be calling in to see them both during the week. Lacey isn’t the first dog that Maxine has puppy walked - she’s been volunteering for Guide Dogs for several years and has looked after several puppies who have now grown up and are working with people who need them. Guide Dogs have a stand near Junior Jam this week and will be able to answer any
Necker Retreat Each day we’ll be giving you an insight into the teams responsible for planning and delivering the Jamboree. We sat down with some key staff members and found out how they got involved, what they’re looking forward to and most importantly, what do they do? Today we bring you, a day in the life of: Dave Dryden – Chief Chauffeur Last night at the Opening Ceremony you would have seen Karen and Paul (our Jamboree Chiefs) being driven onto the stage in a golf buggy. It’s not just for show, the joint Chiefs
have lots of places to be all around the Jamboree site and time is precious, so Dave is the one responsible for making sure they get there on time (and in one piece). Jokingly, at the last Jamboree in 2012 where Dave was on the Media team as a photographer, he told Karen that next time he would be her driver. She took him up on the offer and now he has the fun job of chauffeuring the golf buggy around the site. He gets to see the whole site, meet new people and learn from the best of the best by seeing the Chiefs in action. Each day he is up at 7am and awaits his instructions. One of the perks of the job is the cups of tea all over the
You tell us... “What are you looking forward to?” “I’m really looking forward to meeting new international Scouts and learning about new cultures” Deegan, Earhart’s Hangar “All the Up and Under activities as they sound really fun.” Robyn, Mendes’ Rainforest
questions you may have about how Guide Dogs are trained, and how they’re able to help people. During the week, they may also have some puppies that you can go along to meet.
Lacey is a very friendly puppy but if you see her and Maxine out and about, make sure you say hello but please make sure you ask Maxine before stroking Lacey.
Three beeps for Dave the driver by Clair Willis
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“Scrapheap challenge as you get to build cool stuff” Oscar, Westwood’s Wardrobe “I’m really looking forward to the on target zone” Ben, Nightingale’s Ward “I’m really looking forward to the big washing machine” Frea, Earhart’s Hangar “I love candy - I can’t wait to make and eat as much as I can! ” Rose, Earhart’s Hangar “‘The giant washing machine (Wet n Wild Zone)!’ Livia, O’Keefe’s Gallery
Friends reunited
Jamboree! Having also been on site services in the past, Dave has experienced a variety of roles at Essex Jamboree
but next time he’d like to come as a subcamp leader. As you see him drive past, listen out for a “beep beep”!
Ever been to a World Scout Jamboree? Come along to Soft Rock Café, Tuesday at 7.30pm for a WSJ
reunion! You can catch up with friends old and new over a milkshake and happy memories.
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Rise of the mascots! by
Becca Row
Mascots play a key part in large events so it was no surprise to find a few of them lurking around the campsite. We set off to find who some of these mascots and what their stories are. Hovis the Jamboree Hedgehog represents Don District ESU. It was made very clear that he does not ‘belong’ to anyone because as one Explorer put it, “You can’t own a person!” He is named in honour of the bread - rumour has it that there is also a cousin called Warburton in existence, although his whereabouts are unknown. Hovis has not always had an easy life; he was brutally kidnapped after last year’s AGM and appeared to be dragged to all corners of the country! Thankfully, a Missing Person Campaign
bought him home and he now has plans to become South Yorkshire’s Youth Involvement Mascot. During the Jamboree he will be found in Westwood’s Wardrobe, listening to the Explorers tell him everything they’ve experienced each day. TicTac the Beaver can be found in Earhart’s Hangar with 8th Rushden Scout Group, where he has jumped ships from being the Beaver Colony Mascot to the Scouts camp Mascot. The Beavers have been looking after him for over a year now and every week he gets to go home with one of them so he can discover lots of new activities and meet many new people. All of this can be seen in his diary that he takes everywhere he goes. This week he will be around to provide a comforting ear if anyone starts to miss
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home, and will be watching the adventure at EIJ unfold so he can tell the Beavers all about the amazing time they’ve had. Oxford Scouts have bought Chico the Parrot with them. After finding out they would be camping in Mendes’ Rainforest, Chico was lovingly crafted from chicken wire and papier mâché; he is a work of art! Don’t be surprised if you catch him preening his feathers or watching himself in the mirror, he can’t help it, it’s in his nature and as he is the Group’s logo he always has to look his best. His heart is in the right place though and throughout the week you will probably see him sat up on the gateway in Mendes’ Rainforest guarding the camp and watching over the participants to make sure that they are all having a wonderful time.
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Put down the remote and get out there!
Andrea Bray Nightingale’s Ward by
Nightingales Ward and their mascot Gertrude took part in ‘On the Box’ this afternoon. They took part in activities inspired by their favourite TV programmes like ‘Bake Off’, ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ and ‘Bush Tucker Trials’ to name just a few. Gemma, Izzy and Emma from 7th New Malden Guides and 1st Gillingham built their own go kart out of scrap in Scrapheap Challenge and then took Gertrude round the racetrack.
At Boardgame Bash, 24th Chelmsford got more than a little wet on mousetrap trying to stop the leaks. In the Craft Attack tent there were plenty of activities to choose from including Clock making, which Gillian and Eilidh from East Lothian were enjoying. Charlie and Harvey from Caister Scouts were making cowboy hats and learning about the history of the cowboy hat. Caitlyn from 1st Gillingham and Aquaducks got a bit messy in the Bush Tucker Trials searching for stars for her team.
In the Bake Off tent Gertrude had a go at one handed cake decorating with Shelly from Kirk Burton Guides. “It was a bit tricky but the end result tasted great.” Sam from Basildon District Scouts got stuck in making armpit fudge. Gertrude also met some other germs in the Chaos Science Roadshow. 4th Morpeth Scouts learnt about how the tendons in your arms work. Everyone had a great afternoon of fun and they even learnt a new thing or two!
Birthday in the van! by Will Bradford
Nightingale’s Ward With a week of camping at the Jamboree, it’s important to make yourself at home where you’re staying. Three campers on Marconi’s Mast
subcamp have gone one step further and bought one with them. We’ve got no less than three camper vans on our subcamp, and one special resident (in the green van) is turning 61 today. Graham is celebrating
his 6th Jamboree birthday on his 7th EIJ with his wife June and son Tom. The staff team aren’t sure they can beat his 2008 gift of Elsie the goldfish. Happy Birthday Graham!
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Gutenberg’s Gazette
Express yourself in every medium you can imagine
by Alex Richardson
Approaching the Express Yourself zone this afternoon, the last thing I expected to hear was the sounds of African drums beating in rhythm radiating out from The Forum as the members of Newton’s Lab were creating an atmosphere perfect for excitement and competition. Meanwhile outside teams of Guides and Scouts made friends as they raced each other across obstacles, under nets and around flagpoles. Next door in the Academy of Dance participants were learning to express themselves individually. Shouting and making noise as they played large games of Zip Zap
Boing while music was supplied by the DJs working at the back. On the other side of The Village, the participants were finding totally different means of expressing themselves. In the Broadcast Centre, breaking news was being broadcast across the waves from the Express Yourself News studio. Harry and Chris from 3rd Witham Scout Group from Newton’s Lab subcamp said that the experience was “really nervewracking” but that it was “cool and good fun as well.” For participants who didn’t want to be in front of the camera there were chances to work behind the scenes controlling the cameras used on set, which Zoe
from Blackwater West Guides in Newton’s Lab said was “Good fun if you have stage fright.” Participants at the Broadcast Centre were also able to test out their interviewing skills, questioning their leaders and other nearby staff. In the Broadcast Centre, a magical teleporting machine could send people anywhere they wanted around the site. When it was my turn to be interviewed however I turned invisible against the green screen walls because of my subcamp t-shirt, leading to a mysterious floating head appearing onscreen! Running around the Village Green were our future photographers, taking pictures of
the activities other subcamps were taking part in. These photos were then uploaded to the computers, where participants could compare their snaps to decide whose they thought were best. Fortunately, all participants who take part in the activities in the Express Yourself Zone are able to take their photos and films home with them on a USB stick that they can buy from the Media Centre in the Village; allowing them to show their friends and families how they expressed themselves here at Essex International Jamboree proving that the Express Yourself zone is definitely one not to miss.
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Welcoming friendly faces to the Jamboree site by Abbie McFarlane
Yesterday, the Jamboree welcomed a very special guest: Wayne Bulpitt, the UK Chief Commissioner for the Scout Association. We felt very lucky to have him at the site. Upon arrival, Wayne was met by Sophie and Emily, volunteer Hosts who gave Wayne a personalised tour of all the activities on site. He
was full of questions that were happily answered and was excited to see how EIJ had come together. After being introduced to some of the EIJ2016 team, Wayne headed over to Junior Jam where he got involved with the Cubs and Brownies planting cress seeds. At the Up and Under zone, Wayne joked with participants from
7th Corby about the state of their t-shirts being “not white anymore’ after venturing through the muddy cave. At the Island Survival Zone, Wayne was challenged by his wife Julie to create a fire spark from a fire drill. With both succeeded in putting their scouting skills to good use. He was impressed by the strength of the hay-rope made by the young people,
putting it to test in an impromptu tug of war. All in all, the UK Chief Commissioner was “impressed by the scale of the event” with 10,000 participants on site and enjoyed taking part in a handful of activities EIJ2016 has to offer. Like many, his favourite part of the Jamboree was being able to catch up with so many friends as well as meeting lots of new people.
Water lot of lost property at the track by
Will Bradford Bolt’s Track
Tucked away behind Nightingale’s Ward is the mad world of the Wet ‘n Wild. And Water-World it is! (Congratulations if you survived that pun…) Wet and Wild has
everything to offer from Canoeing to Zorbing and even Dinghy Capsizing! This Jamboree is all about the future, and I am pleased to see that valuable life skills such as duck rescuing and zorbing are being taken into account. I
predict that if sea levels continue to rise zorbing especially will become a useful life skill! Much more fun than driving! Bolt’s Track seemed to have great fun with the water activities, so much that a number of you left some things
behind! If you think you might have lost something head to your wonderful help desk team, it might have been handed in. If you haven’t had a go at Wet ‘n Wild yet, then I am sure you are now quaking with excitement. Don’t
forget your towel, or something ab-zorb-ant! The favourite however seems to be a tie between ‘Duck Rescue’, which funnily enough involves rescuing a duck (I won’t say how, just wait and see…) The other competitor is the zorbing, of which
there are a few types. You can Zorb on land, on water, in space, alone, with a friend! The Zorb related possibilities are endless! Both look like amazing fun. Whatever you choose, I am sure you will have a ball of laughs.
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Are you brave enough to challenge an Astronaut? by John Beaton
Tereshkova’s Mission We all know the Scouts and Guides on the best subcamp at EIJ 2016 love a bit of competition. We have the ultimate challenge for you, the Tereshkova’s Challenge….this is your opportunity to challenge the current holders of the challenge trophy. All you need to do is come with a challenge, it could be ‘who can jump the longest?’ ‘who can get the silliest group
photograph?’ or ‘who can run the perimeter of the site quickest?’, the choice is yours. You can find the current holders at Mission Control. Over the course of the week the subcamp team are handing out Bob the mascot’s cousins to units who have done something good, crazy or mad. The unit who has the most mini-aliens at the end of the week will take home the big bob to display in their meeting place. May the best team hold and win the trophies!
You can follow, share and join in the adventure wherever you are, on social media! Our team will be sharing highlights online all day, every day, and want to hear from you about what you’ve been up to - and messages from home! Want to know where to find us? It’s easy - just take a look at the details below!
by Joseph Laws
Mozart’s Symphony
@EIJ2016 /EssexJamboree put in a grey washing up bowl, and looked frightened. One was let out at the top of the Subcamp, and hopped off into the woods.”
Today’s weather Sunrise - 05.18 Sunset 20.48 0900 - Cloudy 1200 - Cloudy with a chance of rain 2100 - Rain A cooler day today, with an overcast morning heading to a high of 18c. Muggy afternoon until the rain breaks, with temperature heading to 20c. Wet night, with temperatures heading to around 13c Pollen level should be low
Lucky hare rescued Follow the by caring Scouts adventure! A petrified baby hare rescued by 4th Wellingborough Scouts on Saturday is now safe. The hare was seen yesterday morning near Mozart’s Symphony subcamp in a healthy condition. Helen West, deputy subcamp leader, said: “When the 4th Wellingborough Scout Group arrived they spotted two baby hares separated from their mother on their camping plot. Helen said: “They were
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The hare, pictured in the washing up bowl, was named Mozart after the Subcamp Mozart’s Symphony, where it was first found.
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Monday night at the movies We have two cinema screens at Essex International Jamboree, with a choice of two great films for you every night this week (except Friday). Tonight on the Under 14’s screen you can watch the sci-fi adventure Back to the Future (PG). On the 14-17 screen you can watch the amazing X-Men: Days of Future Past (12). All films start at 8pm, and run until approximately 10.30pm.
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