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ISSUE 7 FRIDAY August 15 2014
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by James Hage Away from the hustle and bustle of the Jamboree is a secret. Amongst the trees in the royal grounds of Sandringham Estate lies a hidden campsite, where traditional skills are put to the test. Camp in a Camp takes a few participants back to basics and reinforces bush craft and survival skills. They were taught skills they may need in order
to survive on their own. After learning how to skin rabbits and build shelters, then came the axe, knife and saw skills, as well as cooking the evening meal of freshly caught deer and rabbit. Luke, 13, from 1st Gallstone on Tudors, said: “I was really looking forward to skinning the rabbits as I want to be a forensic scientist and so really want to look at things like that.”
The participants attended Camp in a Camp after going through a pre event selection process, and spent one night at Sandringham Royal estate. Phoebe, 15, Tudors, said: “I’m a bit nervous about the weather, hopefully it doesn’t rain, but really I’m excited to build the shelters that we’re going to be sleeping in.” David Andrews, Director of Camp in Camp explained why this activity was
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A secret world important. “When I went to the Swedish World Jamboree, they did a similar thing. The idea was to take them out of the Jamboree and give them a completely new experience. “Most groups cook on Calor Gas now, and I believe it’s important that the skills of open fire are maintained, as well as other skills and crafts that they wouldn’t be taught anywhere else.
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“The main thing is that this could be something they remember for the rest of their lives, and could see them safe and well in the future.” Lewis, 16, from Regency Explorer Group, on Vikings, said: “Surprisingly, the best bit was probably skinning the rabbits, as I didn’t think I had it in me to sit there and do it. “I’ve learnt some new skills such as axe and saws which I will use when I go
back to my Explorers and teach others. “I’m a Young Leader with my group and I’m going to teach them fire skills. It was a great night.” Zoe, 16, from Athena Rangers, on Vikings said: “It was really good, I really thought sleeping in the woods would have been colder but it was really warm. I slept better here than on campsite. The axe and knife skills were really useful to learn.”
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Pleasure of the beach Venturing outside... by Rhiannon Boden
Despite the huge variety of activities to be found here at the Norfolk County Showground, onsite activates are not all NORJAM 2014 has to offer. Scouts and Guides have been whisked off to do all sorts of exciting things, from beach trips to cinema visits to swimming. Most recently, it was the turn of the lucky Victorians to get their skates on, for a fun afternoon on the roller rink! 13 year old Verity of the 1st Kempston Guides said; “I really loved it! I fell over a few times but that’s okay,
it’s all part of the fun.” and 12 year olds Polly and Ellie of 4th Horsforth Guides agreed. “It was really funny, everyone was learning together which was awesome.” Polly said “It’s always great to try new things… plus the food is awesome!” Several antics occurred on the rink, with both local and international groups in fits of laughter as their friends fell down and a very wobbly group picture that almost became a domino effect of epic proportions! However the Scouting and Guiding spirit was
tangible, with friends always ready to pick each other up and try again, and soon everyone was whizzing round the rink with gusto. Everyone from first time skaters to seasoned professionals enjoyed themselves, with Katie, Bryony, Isabel, and Lily of Taverham Guides describing the day as everything from “Fantastic” and “Amazing” to “Rollermazing” and even “Skatetastic!” With that in mind, and NORJAM 2014 drawing to a close, Scouts and Guides everywhere will be getting their skates on to try it!
by Sarah Paget
The sun was shining as Tudors arrived in Great Yarmouth to visit the Pleasure Beach, for a day of sun, sea, sand and adrenaline. As the buses arrived the participants poured off of them and made a bee-line for the open sands and the crashing waves of the North Sea. Many took the opportunity of an early paddle or swim and soon the beach was full of laughter and squeals. Jack, 13, of 6th Selby Scouts & 1st Brayton Guides, took a dip and reported that “the water was warm, eventually.” As soon as the Pleasure Beach opened the invasion on the beach made a move towards the rides after stopping off
to receive their fashionable neon Pleasure Beach access band. The Pleasure Beach is home to many rides including its Rollercoaster which was built in France in 1929 and moved to Great Yarmouth in 1932. Chloe, 14, 1st Huggescote Scouts tried out the 1930s rollercoaster. “We went on the wooden rollercoaster. We did that first, it was pretty scary”. Then on Evolution. It turns you upside down. Evolution was my favourite.” There are plenty of rides for all ages and adrenaline levels, including rides that plummet from heights, others turn you upside down, if you don’t fancy this, then you could always try The Flying Bus.
“I really like the Flying Bus. If you are a wuss like me it’s a great ride. It even made me feel sick!” said Harry, 12, of 1st Hullbridge Scouts. Some were clearly up for everything, while others were a little more timid. Georgia and Ailee, 12, of 8th Barnsley (Goldthorpe) Guides were planning on going on all the rides. “The others won’t go on!” said St Lawrence Explorer Charlotte, 17, who went into the Haunted House with Jack, 17. “I’m a big scaredy-cat. I’m proud of myself for going in, I’ve never done that before.” Despite the change of weather, the NORJAM 2014 spirit remained well and truly alive with plenty of laughter and friendship.
“What’s the funniest thing that’s happened to you at NORJAM 2014?” Pheobe, 9, 1st Harleston Guides, Victorians “Holding Spirit the owl was really fun”
Tom, 12, 3rd Dartford, Stone Age “I saw my friend falling into the pool at It’s a Knockout”
Matt, 10, 5th Thundersley, Vikings
“Mum put a photo of me up on instagram and it ended up in The Norticle!”
Max, 12, 1st Edenbridge, Middle Ages
“I was sitting down at Main Stage and didn’t realise someone had tied my shoelaces together!”
Jasper, 13, 2nd Reepham, Stoneage “My friend spilt shampoo everywhere in his tent”
Dan, 16, 1st Acle, Stoneage “We just went and sat in the Tudor’s moat!”
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Josh, 16, Britannia ESU, Stoneage “Dancing the cha cha slide in Flux”
Kirsty, 17, West Yorks South, Victorians
“The instructor at kayaking wobbled my kayak to try and make me fall in. I fell in!”
Naima, 11, 615th Regency Brighton, Vikings “Rock climbing and abseiling was really fun”
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Happy Birthday! Happy birthday to the following campers – if you see them today, don’t forget to sing! Leyton Ramsdale 14 Ashton Ramsdale 14 Lois Fraser 13 Suzanne Gurney 22 Callum Turner 18 James Head-Rapson 16 Alexandra Bannon 17 Colin Broughton-Begley Jane Stafford Dan Hickin
Time for tea Next to the Media Centre, the Trefoil Tea Rooms have been a home to a endless array of tea, coffee and cakery. Made up of Trefoil members from Norfolk and beyond, the team begin baking at 7am every day to ensure a plentiful supply of stock to feed leaders, staff, visitors and other tea room customers.
On Thursday the team served over 1,000 scones, over 100 cakes and an even larger number of biscuits and cookies. The tea rooms have also been offering a selection of daily soups, serving over 10 gallons a day in flavours ranging from creamy vegetable, leek and potato, and tomato to parsnip and onion.
Still in a state of Flux by Rhiannon Boden With live music, delicious “mocktails” and a special VIP area for people to kick back, Flux Nite Club has earned its reputation as NORJAM 2014’s hottest venue. Each night has a new theme, with previous nights including “Evolution
of Music” and even a Masquerade Ball. Live band ‘The Anyones’ played two sets, with a set list featuring One Direction, The Vamps and Jason Mraz to get the crowd bouncing. Lead singer Liam said he loved playing venues like Flux, adding “I get to
inspire young people and get my music out there.” A variety of outfits were seen, including one or two less conventional pieces! Two Scouts came in sporting cereal box heads, others were seen sporting the Viking horns and Roman helmets of their Subcamps, and all
gravitated to “The Selfie Corner” to immortalise the moment. Whether they were stealing the dance floor or just relaxing with friends, Flux’s Masquerade Ball proved popular with everyone, and the selfies mean it will be remembered for years to come!
The Guiding never stops by Bianca Cole During the school holidays it’s not only young people that have amazing adventures in Scouting and Guiding. Two teachers from Manchester, Claire and Charlotte from the Saxon Subcamp have been on an epic five week adventure. The dynamic duo have ‘Guided’ their way through Morocco for 14 days with
their Senior Section, to work with a Womans’ Association in the Atlas mountains, and taken their Guide Unit and Rangers to Chamboree in Cheshire. The pair have now spent a week here at NORJAM 2014 volunteering for the Archery team, and next week set off to the Brecon Beacons for their DofE Gold.
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Claire, 24, from Eccles said “It’s been a bit of a whirl wind, tough at times but so much fun. Every adventure has been different and a new learning experience, from staying in hostels in an unknown country to training different young people from around the world in Archery. I’ve gained so much from every
experience and hope I can inspire young people I teach in school and guiding to grab every adventure, whatever challenges they face.” There is no doubt that both Claire and Charlotte are roles models to all young people they are responsible for. They are going back to school for a rest!
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Bazaar things happening yesterday in the Market Place The Market Place is a hub for people to meet new and old friends from across the globe. Joe, 11, from 175th Bristol Totterdown said of the Market Place “It’s very social, you can look around and buy things or just sit and chat. The vendors are all so friendly and polite.” Charlie, 16, from 1st Copmanthorpe Young Leaders was sitting on the benches enjoying some treats from the Big Apple. Charlie could be heard talking about the previous night’s events with the other Young Leaders “Flux was really good with the band that was on, they played some really good tunes,” Alex 16 added “the brass band on stage was wicked.” The Market Place is also an area for budding entrepreneurs. Jack, 11, from 1st Mattishal Scouts was found next to the
Garfields donut van trying to trade a bottle of squash for some delightful treats. When quizzed as to what he and his friends were up to Jack enthused “We are doing a two day challenge that was set by my leader”. Given a hand full of tea bags the team were set the task to trade the tea bags as many times as possible for other items. So far the dynamic trio have managed exchanging tea bags to cakes to a bottle of squash to 25 jumbo hot dogs and Jack exclaims “We are having them for tea tonight, would you like to come over for dinner?” Other interesting items the trio have managed to swap include a bottle of Schloer, cuppa soup and dried spaghetti. They certainly are embracing the challenge and have visited all the Subcamps in the quest for success.
If you go down to the Market Place today... If you have not been to visit the Market Place make sure you do before you leave as you never know who you might bump into. Bill of the Saxon Subcamp had a lovely surprise when he bumped into an old work colleague, Rob, who he had not seen for fourteen years. Speaking of the experience Bill said “Although we have a tenuous link on Facebook, I had no idea Rob was going to be here”. It’s no wonder the pair bumped into one another at the Market Place, as it’s set out with eateries and places to meet new friends and old acquaintances. Located behind the Main Stage the Market Place is a hub for all to gather together. Soft Rock hosts an inside seating area for people to chill out and relax with a milkshake of varying flavours, pop corn and
don’t forget to grab your NORJAM 2014 Rock as a scrumptious memento or gift from NORJAM 2014. Scout Shops is located next to Soft Rock and is the Scout Associations retail branch, stocking a whole host of items from all their different ranges including iscout, University of Scouting and The Heritage range. You can get everything from hoodies to t-shirts, woggles to wrist bands, and badges to lanyards, amongst other things. The Big Apple is a family run business that has a range of NORJAM 2014 merchandise so don’t forget to go in for your full range which includes items such as NORJAM 2014 sporks, mugs, t-shirts, pin badges, brollies, bears, and pens you can also get Subcamp scarves and badges. Also located in the Big Apple is
a well-stocked sweet shop, which sees a stream of customers daily. Many flock to the Market Place for lunch or dinner which is not surprising as there is a variety of options available. These include a Pizzeria with an authentic stone pizza oven, that gives your pizzas that traditional stone baked flavour. Talking to Ron the company owner about how he gets the authentic taste, Ron details “It takes about an hour to get the furnace up and running at full temperature. The dough is made fresh in the morning and all ingredients are cooked fresh that day”. Ron continues about his family’s NORJAM 2014 experience, “We have really respected and appreciated the code of conduct that the Scouts and Guides are displaying; they are a credit to both associations”.
Friar Tucks is a Fish and Chips van selling, yep you’ve guessed it all things fish and chips; with produce that is sourced locally and chips that are hand peeled every morning by the mother and son duo. 160kg of chips are consumed daily, you certainly have been enjoying chips with your fish. If you do pop down to Friar Tucks don’t forget to ask for Cheryl’s autograph as she is famed with being on channel four’s Come Dine with Me. For those with a sweet tooth there is the incredibly delicious Donuts and Crêpes van. The most popular topping has been cream and sauce drizzled over donuts and nutella spread on crêpes. Over the course of the week Garfields has used 375kg of dough and 50kgs of sugar. You certainly have been loving the sweet treats.
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Masterchefs in catering
by Bianca Cole
It’s great to see so many faces from @NORJAM2014 turn up these past few days! Who’s yet to come? #NORJAM2014 #ILOVEPWH
@CJFrankland @NORJAM2014 - just had an amazing 2 days seeing old friends and meeting new ones! Thanks for the memories! #NORJAM2014 @EmilyV_Wright I’M GOING TO UNI!! Now back to @NORJAM2014 to celebrate
@Adalon88 Always a couple of show offs...I want a go! #iScout #NORJAM2014
Q: How many cooking hours have gone into feeding the staff here at NORJAM 2014? A: We’re working from 5.30am till 10.00pm and we spend all day prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning until the job is done. Q: What been the oddest request? A: Yesterday we did Christmas dinner for 600 staff who are being catered for and someone asked if they could have gravy on their Christmas pudding. In all the years we have been catering we have never been asked this. At first we thought they were joking, but of course we obliged.
Q: When is the next big event for the team? A: Nothing has been confirmed yet but we hope to do other big international jamborees over the next few years.
Q: Have you been able to enjoy NORJAM 2014? A: We mainly work in shifts. The ladies are loving the Trefoil Guild tea shop and others have enjoyed the delights of Soft Rock.
Q: What’s the teams specialist skill? A: Team work, everyone rallies round. People are really good at just knowing what needs to be done and just get on with it.
Q: What’s the oddest party trick in the team? A: Steve can touch his nose with his tongue. Let’s hope he does not do it while he is prepping, cooking or serving the food!
Q: Most consumed item? A: Bacon! We serve 1200 rashers every morning. That’s without the addition of the bacon for pigs in blankets for the Christmas dinner and the chicken wrapped in bacon. Q: Why have you come to NORJAM 2014? A: We have been three times before and guess we are doing a good job and so keep getting asked back.
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Tudors in competition, probably for bread
by Megan Bowen, Meg Hoare and James Hobbs
On Wednesday evening, it was the Leaders’ chance to have a go at It’s a Knockout! The field didn’t change from when the Scouts and Guides did it, and the giant slide was still included as well as
the staff using even more water to get the Leaders. It all concluded with the Pirate team being the champions. There was also the great excitement from James, 1st/4th Spalding who performed a seal impression as he slid down the slide covered in foam. This then earned them maximum bonus points for
his team. Today is also the final day of the Volley Ball competition and we will all be out cheering on the winning team! So good luck to you all! Today’s activities will consist of Join in Jamboree and then activity fields for the last day of activities before the end of NORJAM
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2014, so we hope you enjoy your last day. We are also really looking forward to the Closing Ceremony even though it will be sad that NORJAM 2014 is coming to a close, we cannot wait to see all the acts. We would also like to offer Millie from 1st Yeldham Guides a big
congratulations on making her promise last night. Tudor fact: The Tudors ate bread at most meals. You could tell the class of a person by the bread they ate. Rich people ate bread made from white or wholemeal flour. Poor people ate bread from rye and ground acorns.
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The hidden talents of the Vikings by Natalie Gibbings and Alex Moore
she was cardboard). They had a go at the “bizarre but cool” bell ringing which was tricky to begin with but great once they’d got the hang of it. The star activity seemed to be the knecker making, Viking Katy and Media Viking Alex had a go at that one too. Sam, Callum, Liam and Mark from 33rd Norwich Scouts all had a
good time making them, the best part was being able to put your name on it, no excuse for being forgetful now Vikings! Another big hit was the strong woman. Sam from 33rd Norwich has a theory that she’s got a metal skeleton like Wolverine. Gayton Guides said she was “impressive” and we agree with them.
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We found Harry from 7th Kings Lynn Scouts who had spent an impressive three hours beat boxing. He started in year five and has carried on ever since. He’s been working on his snare drum beat, we agree that he’s very talented. Well done Harry, you’ll have to come and give us a solo! Some more 7th Kings Lynn Scouts were having
a look at the music from loads of different countries. They managed to catch the Samba drumming which they thought was “brilliant”. There was so much stuff to do from didgeridoos to fitness dancing so the Vikings thoroughly recommend Norjamsley for a fun filled session, a must before you leave NORJAM 2014.
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Well our Vikings have been busy bees. Yesterday was our turn in the Norjamsley village where there were some real surprises in store. 1st Buxton and Lammas Guides didn’t think they’d be getting their photo taken with Beyonce today (well
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A Royal Banquet by Steve Croxall and Hannah Brighton Last night the Middle Ages Subcamp was awash with Knights, Princesses, Dragons and Maids as they celebrated at the Subcamp party in style! With a sumptuous buffet supplied by the contingents, everyone feasted and danced the night away! We had so many great costumes, and 1st Belton and 1st Martham have written about theirs for The Norticle! Tyler from 1st Belton reports, “We made our costumes in Martham’s HQ, and the preparations for them started about a month before NORJAM
2014. We finished our helmets on site. We used bed sheets for our knights’ tunics, and that was Sue’s idea, Martham’s leader. Pretty much all of the costumes worked, but there was one helmet that shrunk as it dried and now it looks like a shower cap! We can’t pick whose costume is the best though because everyone loved them all!” Thank you to all of those contingents that brought food, and thank you to our great DJ Rob Devlin! We hope you all enjoyed your evening, a particular highlight being the macarana and the cha cha slide!
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1st Mattishall Scouts would like to say congratulations to Leaders Sam McDonald and Anika O’Brian who will be getting married next Saturday, 23rd August. Congratulations from all at Middle Ages.
Middle Age investiture Yesterday evening, as the Lakenham District Guides watched the festivities on the Main Stage, their leader Anna asked three guides, Millie, Arrianna and Rebecca, if they would like to make their promises and be invested as Guides. All of the unit were still dressed up as medieval characters after the Middle Ages Banquet, and as they stood under the Guiding flag at the back of the main stage, everyone said their promise together. Welcome to Guides girls! And what a place to be invested, at NORJAM 2014!
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Roman legions truly battled each other yesterday in the quest to be named top legionnaire during our Subcamp’s turn on NORJAM 2014’s It’s a Knockout competition. With true determination and bare-knuckle bravery our legions, united together in teams, came, saw and competed in order to be crowned the winning team of the mighty Knockout. With flags waving and Roman’s warbling, the Subcamp marched their way united to the gladiator arena. After a mixture of wet, mucky and fun challenges the Red team
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Feasts, baths and battles
by Simon Daley and Emma Hubbard
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These cavemen hadn’t quite invented fire yet by Will Hatch and Kirsty Grimmer
On Wednesday night the Stoneage Subcamp team hosted a campfire for contingents. Here on the Norfolk Showground it’s not your normal campfire but with the creative use of fairy lights and milk bottles, the effect was truly magical. For those who came along there was lots of fun and excitement, with exuberant and enthusiastic performances from all over the World. We all learnt new songs, which included a caveman coming to tea and having an elephant in our attic! Pirates, parrots and participants all collected this morning in the Subcamp for songs and games before marching down to Join in Jamboree! There they completed tasks such as bowling, a balance challenge, fishing, a drain pipe run and team grass skiing, watched over by the band of buccaneers. All the teams did really
well and showed brilliant team work with lashings of enthusiasm, resulting in them being awarded the limited edition Join in Jamboree badge! The second visit to the Activity Fields saw Scouts and Guides trying lots of new activities as well as heading for old favourites. Some of the most popular included climbing, air rifles and go karting; where one of the karting staff showed true NORJAM 2014 spirit as they put in special effort to assist a young lady recovering from pneumonia and pleurisy. With a lot of determination and perseverance she was able to complete her laps and, as she later told us, have an amazing time as well. Remember that today is your last chance to pop along to our Subcamp marquee and complete some of our Stoneage challenges. We have lots of dinosaurs to create and decorate as well as fossil making, hoopla throwing, boulder bowls and cave
painting! Feel free to take a seat around our campfire and get to know new people or enjoy a catch up with an old friend, it’s all here on the Stoneage Subcamp. Tonight is the Closing Ceremony and it’s sure to be an exciting end to what has been the most amazing NORJAM ever! We look forward to seeing you all there as we celebrate this Jamboree in style!
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were victorious. Wednesday evening also saw the honoring of the Goddesses Flora and Fauna… they are very similar, even if we say so ourselves! Anyone else spot the similarities? The twins were so very impressed with some of the gifts received. A girl could get used to being honored: dog food, kitty litter and a sacrificed meerkat! Have you taken part in the Roman feast yet? Part of the NORJAM 2014 Leaders’ challenge on the Subcamp is to take part in our Roman feast and show us your Gladius. Come over to try dormouse or maybe even eel; at what promises to be the best feast of
NORJAM 2014. The Roman bath was graced again yesterday when our Roman Gods took a dip in what must be the most famous of all Roman baths around the world. Unfortunately for them the heating hadn’t been invented yet and they got a very cold shock when they took the plunge. What has been your best part of Roman NORJAM 2014 so far? Drop into the Romans Subcamp office and let the Media Team know. HAIL CHICKEN CEASER SALAD …….. Jupiter has now been replaced on the Roman Cloud!
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Bringing the beach by Eloise Rose and Alex Kearns We had Victorian Beach Day yesterday, and we saw a lot of you come down to enjoy our sandy beach! Our Subcamp staff dressed in Victorian-styled swimwear, gave out free ice-cream, hosted Victorian fair games; the sun shone and we even got our own taste of a ‘proper’ rainy English summer! Our sandy beach was a great success! A huge range of young people came out to show their sand castle building skills. We even came away with a few designs for Her Majesty’s
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next summer home! Our team managed to enjoy the sun on the sand as well! We had Hoopla, Splat the Rat, Hook a Duck and Penny Roll which were a great laugh! Also we had Horse Racing which has been an evening favourite. Our Victorian summer was finished off with NORJAM’s Got Talent! One of our own members of the Victorians Subcamp was successful with her entry and was put through to the Grand Final, which we all attended! Well done Rebecca from 1st Thetford! You have made our Subcamp proud!
During our beach day we had a special visitor! A Blue Bear was seen playing in the sand and enjoying the sun. We were informed by an anonymous source that this Blue Bear has been missing from a NORJAM 2014 contingent all week! Fortunately he has been having a great time whilst exploring the Victorians Subcamp, but his stay seems to be coming to an end.
Looking back Competition winners Our Subcamp has been the home to friendly competitiveness, and it has been a joy to watch so many young people, from all walks of life, come together and achieve so much! As a token of gratitude, our staff took it upon themselves to reward our favourite shields, gateways and banners. As you may have noticed, the contingent shields have been displayed on our gateway! We are all very pleased with the outcome of your effort and have awarded our favourite shield, 1st Kempston Guides, with a prize
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picked out by Her Majesty. We have also chosen a favourite banner, which comes from Kings Lynn Scouts! We have also investigated the gateways on the Subcamp and we found it very difficult to choose our favourites! As you walk around the camp, all the gateways add to the atmosphere and community which we have been aiming to achieve. With great difficulty, we have decided on the 3rd Sleaford Scouts gateway. Well done to all of you for your effort, you all have done a wonderful job!
As NORJAM 2014 comes to an end we look back at all the hard work, friendships and experiences we have all gained. It has been a busy week with NORJAM 2014 and young people all over the site have received their exam results! We hope that all of you have had as much fun as us, and those who have had their results got what they wanted! Today we have the last of our activities so make sure that you come along to our own Pick ‘n’ Mix! Remember that the Closing Ceremony will be at 9pm and held at the main arena! Remember to come in costume or in your uniforms; it will be a night to remember!
Media Directors: Glenn Chusonis, Emily Archer Editor: Emma Parker Production: Ryan Ayms, Christopher Smith Reporters: Bianca Cole, Jessica Lechmere, Rhiannon Boden, Sarah Paget, Beth Fyfe and the Subcamp teams Photographers: Victoria Abrahams, Tina Wing, James Hage, Raymond Taylor, Ian Davis, Emma Taylor, Matthew Woolley, Joe Callaghan, Stuart Whiley