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by Bradley Hirons and Alex Richardson As NORJAM 2018 came to a close, everyone gathered round the Main Stage for the spectacular Farewell Ceremony to celebrate the amazing
Jamboree that came before it. Despite the fun-filled action-packed week coming to an end there was still plenty of energy in the air last night. Things kicked off with a warm-up set courtesy of Jam FM with the sub camps filling up the
arena one by one. Alex kept the revellers up on their feet before DJ Nick took control of the music for an hour. DJ Nick entertained the crowd including Sarah, 12, from the 60s sub camp, who said: “I loved it, I got a really
great vibe and I hope I get to hear DJ Nick again soon.” The masses roared with excitement as a highlight reel played, followed by ‘This is Me’ blasting from the speakers as the cheerleaders performed. continues on page 2
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So long, farewell As the song came to an end, the lights came up to reveal the hosts Evelyn, Georgia and Kayleigh to thunderous applause. The crowd were all invited to dance along with the Morning Wake Up Crew to the now established Kou Kou move. The hosts then took some time to thank the staff and volunteers who made NORJAM 2018 possible as a selection of staff members paraded through the middle of the audience. At this point Evelyn got fed up of living in the past and decided to focus on the present. The whole Jamboree travelled through a time warp to reach the modern day. The dancers exploded back on stage, with Sax as their backing track, accompanied by a fantastic glow-in-the-dark
performance as their neon hands and feet hit every beat. The winner of NORJAM’s Got Talent was introduced to the crowd and Shane, 12, from the 40s sub camp, then performed his winning piece: Electricity from Billy Elliot. His loyal fans lit up the Main Arena with torches in a dazzling display. Jane, the Stage Manager, and Olivia, 12, from the 60s sub camp then came up on stage and gave the young people, Leaders and staff a message to take home and remember. She told the crowd: “You can be anything you want to be”. As the crowd reflected on the message, the dancers came back onto stage with a beautifully choreographed dance along to ‘You Can Be Anything,’ performed from Olivia’s point of view. At this point we spoke to Ian, 14, from the 90s sub camp, who said: “I
thought it was exhilarating and excitable, and the atmosphere was amazing!” The arena then fell silent, as the lowering of the flags commenced. The sounds of “The Greatest Show” wowed the crowd, with the main event ending with a brilliantly bright firework display, in time with the music. After the fireworks, the young people were then treated to a closing set by the returning DJ Nick, who took over the stage, and kept everyone dancing all night long - well, until 10:30pm at least! Edward, 15, from the 50s sub camp told us: “This was my first NORJAM and I really want to come back. “The best part of the Farewell Ceremony was by far the parade of volunteers, because without them, NORJAM 2018 would never have happened.”
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Star talent abounds by Alex Richardson and James Traynor NORJAM’s Got Talent reached its climatic high on Thursday evening as the Showground’s most talented young people gathered to battle for the crown. The atmosphere was full of excitement as groups of supporters gathered to cheer on their favourite contestants. In total, there were nearly 300 entrants, with 12 contestants making it through to the final. Hope, 14, 60s sub camp, 1st South Walsham Guides, kicked off the evening with her singing act. Before her act she said she was “really nervous” but her confident and energetic performance proved this not to be an issue, with the ever growing crowd showing their appreciation. Hope was a tough act to follow, but Charlie, 17 from 70s sub camp, was up for the challenge with his performance of “Wait for It” from the musical “Hamilton”. As the song built up to its climax, you could really get a sense of the crowd getting behind him and enjoying his work. Kirsten, 14, 40s sub camp, radiated confidence and smiled throughout with her performance of an English translation of “The Truth Untold” by BTS. Kirsten’s supporters from Notts Fosse Guides led the crowd in their enthusiastic support for their friend. Our first non-singing act of the night came from Lola, 12, 70s sub camp who performed her unique sign language act of “A Million
Dreams” in British Sign Language. She “only knew sign for a year, and did it for her friend Clara who is deaf.” Hannah, 15, 90s sub camp thought “it was amazing how she memorised all the signs and learnt it in just one year.” The next act was James, 17, from the 80s sub camp who won the crowd over with a well known song, “Stitches” by Shawn Mendes. From the amount of singing along that was coming from the crowd, you could tell they were in strong support. Playing his guitar live on stage only served to impress the judges even more. Powerful and soulful, Amber Lily, 15, 70s sub camp’s rendition of “Someone Like You” by Adele touched the crowd, being another well-known classic that got everyone singing along together. Charlotte and Hattie, 14, 90s sub camp were the first and only comedy act of the evening.They said “we have done it at a talent show before and we were ready when we got here.” Their confidence in their ability to make the audience laugh was clear and the judges were certainly impressed. The stormtrooper costume Tommy, 15, 80s sub camp, was wearing, caught the eye of Hannah, 17, 70s sub camp. She liked “his cool costume. I thought it was cool how he was able to change pitch and explore his voice.” In another cover of Shawn Mendes, Kirsty, 17, 60s sub camp sung “In My
Blood”. In her own words she was “nerve-cited.” This nervousness did not come through in her stage performance however the excitement was clear amongst her friends and supporters in the crowd. A hula hooping spectacular came from Polly, 17, 80s sub camp. This was clearly an act very different from any other in the competition and the judges appreciated this uniqueness. She had excellent skills which showed in her flawless performance. Jessica was next playing a medley of songs on her guitar: “My medley was inspired by Pitch Perfect.” The audience seemed surprised as she switched so quickly between songs, and her choice of popular songs was a selection that onlookers could get behind. Shane, 12, 40s sub camp, 33rd Norwich was the last act of the evening singing “Electricity” from Billy Elliott. He thought it went “really well, but I was shaking beforehand. It was the best I have ever performed it.” The crowd agreed, with Lauren 14, 80s sub camp saying “I was really surprised when he came out, it was so like the original. He was so adorable, I was about to cry”. The judges agreed too, crowning Shane the winner of NORJAM’s Got Talent 2018. When asked his thoughts on winning, Shane said “I have no words”. Congratulations also go to Jessica and Amber Lily, the runners up, and all of the finalists for their fantastic performances.
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The home of adventure by Kirsty Thorpe Over the past week, the Norfolk Showground has become a hive of activities, ranging from ones you may have tried before to ones you’ve never even heard of! Throughout NORJAM 2018, you have followed a timetable completing a variety of activities on different days - did you have time to try them all? There were ten activity zones to explore, each offering different challenges and experiences to try during the week. i-Circus gave the opportunity to learn to hula hoop, tightrope walk, ride a unicycle or pick up more circus skills on almost 300 pieces of equipment! In addition to i-Circus, there was also a professional circus on site for all participants to enjoy a show! The Activity Fields were Endeavour, Momentum and Velocity and offered many high adrenaline activities. Endeavour was an area to
Clever pooches by Bianca Cole The Market Place was awash with some furry friends, as the magic of animals came to NORJAM. NORJAM 2018 welcomed Kimmy, Benjie, Trixy and Pepi who wowed participants with their speed and manoeuvreability on the agility course. Young people were shown how to command
and run the course which consisted of jumps, tunnels, weaves and an A-frame. These consisted of both hand movements and verbal instructions that participants could take home to learn with their own pet pooches. Talking about his experience, Benji, the dog said: “The best bit about the evening was the belly rubs and all the fuss.”
discover some of the more adventurous activities on site including clay pigeon shooting, climbing and quad biking. The Momentum zone was filled with high adrenaline activities including aqua zorbs, Ninja Warrior course and the terrifying trapeze! George, 14, from Selby Brayton Scouts tried the trapeze activity and said: “It was quite nerve wracking to say the least.” Velocity was the area for thrill-seekers with outdoor archery, air rifle shooting and Go-Karts. Emily, Thomas and Rosalyn from the 90s sub camp told us: “The speed of the karts is awesome and the competition you have with your friends makes the driving enjoyable.” Bounce and Rebound stretched over two areas of the jamboree site. There were a frenzy of different inflatable activities from bungee runs to bouncy castles – fun for all ages and abilities! The Broadwalk Arcade
offered a mixture of games and activities ranging from carnival games to the ever popular, but nerve wracking, looping bike where participants braved their fears to do a ‘loop the loop’ on a bicycle! At the top of the site was BP Adventure, providing the opportunity to learn survival skills focussing on: fire, tarpology, primitive sports, cutting tools and game prep. This was a great opportunity for Scouts and Guides to learn new skills. A NORJAM favourite was the Craft Warehouse. There were a wide variety of crafts on offer for different ages, from woggle making to sock puppets to stained glass crafts. The final zone to explore was the Fun Fair. With a waltzer, carousel and a flight simulator, there was plenty of fun for all participants – and screams of enjoyment could be heard right across the jamboree site! What a fantastic array of activities.
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New experiences beyond... by James Traynor Participants at NORJAM have been treated to a wide variety of offsite activities providing you with new and exciting experiences. All week, we have been sending reporters from The Norticle along with other members of the Media Team to catch up with what has been going on. On Sunday, we sent Kirsty to Eaton Vale Activity Centre with Photographer, Graham and Videographer, Ross. She said “It was really good and what any activity centre should aim to be, with a high range of activities alternative archery, high ropes and archery. It was great to see
young people overcoming their fears. There was lots going on, which made my job easy as a reporter.” We saw in the new week on Monday as we sent James into Norwich with Matt from Photography and Norbert the Bear, from Social Media. James said “It was great to see all the young people in the centre of Norwich representing Scouting and Guiding in public. It was hard work running around Norwich trying to find participants to speak to as they were dispersed all over the city.” Tuesday saw Kirsty head to Colchester Zoo with Lucy from Photography and Ross from Video. Lucy said “taking photos of participants at the zoo was
very difficult because there were lots of other members of the public around. My favourite animal was the red panda, although it
kept getting scared by the shutter noise from my camera.” On Wednesday, Alex and Bianca from The Norticle,
Ian from Photography, Alex and Norbert the Bear from Social Media all went off for a day at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park.
Thank You, til next time by Sarah Paget
A 00s Farewell by Nell Nottingham It’s hard to believe, but NORJAM 2018 is over. “Don’t Cha” wish it wasn’t over? What a week it’s been! The staff sub camp team hopes you’ve all had an amazing time. We would like to say a huge “Thank You” to all the staff of the Noughties
who have made NORJAM possible. Everyone has worked so hard this week, from when we had sun “Shine”, to when we were “Singing in the Rain”. People have been “Crazy in Love” with our chill out zone, Rehab, with lots of people taking advantage of the dry venue and the free refreshments, and of
course the crisps! Finally, “Thank You” to our brilliant sub camp team leader Nicky, who has kept everything in order “Day and Night” this year and who put a great team together. On that note, we will “Take a Bow”, we hope you’ve enjoyed this year and look forward to seeing you all again in 2022. Travel safe.
Camp Chiefs Pat and Matthew have been reflecting on a busy week here at NORJAM 2018. Matthew would like to say “a big thank you to all the participants and all the groups that have come from all over the world” to take part in NORJAM 2018. Everyone who has given their time hopes you have made memories to last a lifetime. Both Pat and Matthew would like to thank all the staff and leaders who have supported NORJAM 2018.
Some staff have been in role for three and a half years and have given an incredible number of hours. “Without their commitment to do this it just wouldn’t happen,” said Pat. Pat and Matthew are also looking to the future. If you have enjoyed this year’s jamboree, they would encourage you to come to the next NORJAM. Matthew said: “I’m really looking forward to the next NORJAM. “It would be great to see everyone who’s here come back again and have another fantastic week.”
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What is your most treasured memory from NORJAM 2018?
Congratulations to Graham Green who dashed off site and his wife Jen who had baby Beatrice on Wednesday. Beatrice arrived at 9.18am and weighed a healthy 9lb.6oz. 1st Purley and Pangbourne from 60s sub camp would like to send a huge congratulations to the Leaders and look forward to meeting Beatrice post NORJAM 2018.
High scores The air rifle range saw a hive of activity, as participants took part in the standing rifle competition. Congratulations to the winners of both the under and over 14s. Keep an eye on the NORJAM 2018 website for the full list of scores. Under 14s 1st Max, 50s sub camp 2nd Hamish, 70s sub camp 3rd Rupert, 40s sub camp Over 14s 1st Lauren, 50s sub camp 2nd Sunny, 50s sub camp 3rd Charlotte, 60s sub camp
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Fraiser, 12, 70s sub camp “Being interviewed by the newspaper”
Ethan, 14, 60s sub camp “We made friends playing a football game with people from loads of different countries”
Curtis, 13, 70s sub camp “I really liked racing my mates on the quad bikes”
Hollie, 15, 80s sub camp “I liked meeting new people and stepping out of my fears”
Georgina, 11, 60s sub camp “I liked making and playing with new friends”
Alex, 15, 80s sub camp “Dancing with the Scouts from Thailand”
Sabrina, 12, 60s sub camp “I enjoyed the rafting as I got to splash all of my friends”
Hannah, 13, 40s sub camp “All the amazing activities, especially the zorbing”
Ethan, 10, 90s sub camp “Doing the kayaking as it was the first time I’ve ever done it”
Lily, 13, 40s sub camp “Making loads of new friends and having fun together”
The people behind the lens by Ger Hennessy Next up in our profile of the people who bring you NORJAM 2018 we spoke to Charlotte Lanham, from Beccles Senior Section, who is one of 10 members of the Photography Team based in the Media Centre. They snap for The Norticle, Social Media teams, the photobook (available for pre-sale at the Media Centre) and for photo sales available at norjam.org.uk under ‘Photo Sales’. Is this your first Jamboree experience? It would have been, but I attended Roverway in the Netherlands last week as a participant. We slept on a beach, and learned about how the dykes and dams keep Holland above water. Then we travelled to a large central camp where 4,000 Guides and Scouts aged 1625 spent 4 days together.
How did you become interested in photography? I’ve always enjoyed it. I’ve had a camera since age 12. I’m doing Photography as an A-level. Why did you want to work on the Photography Team this week? I saw an ad on Facebook, and thought - that’d be interesting! What was the application process for NORJAM? I filled out a form, and sent in a mini-portfolio featuring photos I’d taken on our Guide expedition to Mexico. We had a briefing weekend afterwards so we got to meet each other. What’s a typical day for the photographers? Each day we get different activities to cover. For example, I’ve worked on the vox pops and staff profiles. The evenings are exciting and on Thursday I got to
work back stage in the Main Arena, so that was fun!”
make the photo come out blurry.
What are the drawbacks to the job? Participants often try to peg me while I’m taking a shot. They nudge me, and
Would you recommend the role to others? Absolutely. I’m already looking at applying for roles at upcoming jamborees.
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What’s next after NORJAM?
by Ger Hennessy With NORJAM, as well as the traditional Guide and Scout year, coming to an end, it is a natural time for the volunteers of each organisation to take stock
of their achievements to date, and to look for new opportunities. For Scouters in Norfolk, several vacancies are currently being advertised by County Commissioner Matthew Burrell and his
team: norfolkscouts.org.uk/ category/vacancies. Assistant County Commissioners are needed for Beavers and Cubs who will coordinate support, resources and development for those sections.
Volunteers let their hair down by Sarah Paget Every evening this week adults from across NORJAM 2018 have been coming together to sample the activities that you have all been able to enjoy in the day. These short taster sessions have allowed the volunteers who have helped to make NORJAM happen let their hair down and engage their inner participant. Popular activities included the evening with the team on the BAT tower. Alice has been helping out
with crafts in the Craft Warehouse and found herself climbing the wall on Monday night. Of her experience she said “It’s good to challenge yourself. I’ve not climbed in a while.” Some of our adult volunteers went along to activities to show their sections that anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. “I’m a Beaver Leader. I’m petrified of heights but it’s great to be able to tell my Beaver Scouts that I can do this!” said Carla, who had a go at crate stacking in the
Velocity field. Others went out to find inspiration for their next terms activities like Kirsty, who took advantage of the Craft Warehouse open evening. She said: “It was really good to try out lots of crafts I wouldn’t get to do normally. I particularly enjoyed woggle making.” With so many activities on offer all week we pay a special thanks to all those who opened after hours to let our biggest kids come and play for a couple of hours.
A Media and Communications Manager is sought, to share the amazing positive news stories that come from Scouting in the County. A Local Training Manager in Southern Norfolk will support learning and validation in the area. These roles will allow the County to reach its target of 1,000 more young people involved in Norfolk Scouting. There’s a big job going in Girlguiding Norfolk as well. County Commissioner, and NORJAM Camp Chief, Pat Pinnington has served her term and will shortly hand the role on to someone new. As the County Commissioner for the County, the role leads the teams managing Guiding across the county. If you think you, or
someone you know, would be suitable for, and interested in, the role, you can find out more from the Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding Anglia: girlguiding-anglia.org.uk/ team.asp. If a promotion is not your thing, then maybe a recharging of the batteries is in order. Gilwell Reunion is a weekend camp in Gilwell Park, Epping Forest, Chingford in Essex and is an event for Scout Leaders to come together to share skills, stories and refreshment at the start of the Scout year. Now in its 92nd year, it is a reunion of the 1st Gilwell Scout Troop, which comprises all leaders from around the globe who have achieved their wood badge.You can find details at scouts.org.uk/reunion.
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Making NORJAM accessible by Sarah Paget In a corner of the 90s sub camp stands an impressive marquee, complete with a bean bag corner. The owners of this palace are none other than the 46th Norwich Scout Group, who pride themselves on being a group that is accessible to all. The group has been running for 15 years and have returned for their fourth NORJAM. Every Scout or Explorer is paired with either a Leader or Young Leader who assists them in making the most of the jamboree experience. As with everything this group does, the aim is to allow the Scouts to be normal teenagers despite their many and varied additional needs. Leader in charge, Dean,
explained: “We try to offer everything the average Scout group offers. We do all the activities we can. We let the instructors take over when we get to their activities.” Throughout the week, the group has been supported by two adventurous Explorers and a collection of energised and passionate adults, many of whom have joined the group for the week of camp. Dan and Adam, both 16, love sharing their time and experiences with this particular group of Scouts. “I thought I would come and help out because I like to help out where I can,” explained Dan. “When they’re all enjoying themselves I feel like I’m helping. It’s important to let everyone know these
activities are here for everyone and we’re showing that everyone can do it all.” For Young Leader Dan seeing everyone involved in all the activities is “the best thing in the world. We’ve been on the Go-Karts which you might not expect from some people with such additional needs.” Of course, as with all groups, the Leaders are only here because the Scouts want to be. “It’s really good here” said Alicia 16, “You learn to do stuff you’ve never done before. You go out of your comfort zone.” For Shane, 14, his jamboree experience could not have happened without his carer Kerry. Kerry has never been to Scout camp before, she is here because of the additional support Shane needs. He has been able
to take part in activities he may previously never have been able to, including Go Karting. His highlights include the log flumes at Pleasurewood Hills and meeting lots of new friends. Paul, a leader from Essex, who was asked to be camp cook at one camp and hasn’t looked back since. “The Scouts are awesome. A lot can do stuff for themselves but some have additional needs that require extra attention. I’m here as cook, but I’ve been buddied up and been out and about. The highlight was taking Lily, a wheelchair user, on the log flume. Both of us got soaked.” Another Leader Ethan said: “ We’ve been to the disco every night, bedtime is having to be pushed
back each night as we keep being later than curfew. Everyone is being a normal teenager. We’ve done almost all of the activities. Parents have called to check that their young person isn’t too tired and doesn’t want to go home early – no one has gone home, they all want to stay!” Scouts Thomas and Matty have made it clear that they want to dance the night away at the Disco along with their fellow Scouts from across the jamboree. This week the Scouts have been challenged and taken from their comfort zone. Special thanks go to the activity instructors who have ensured that their activities are truly accessible to all.
We have reached the end of NORJAM 2018! A massive thanks to you all for making our week a blast; your cooperation, enthusiasm and high spirits have made our jamboree. We can not believe the week is over already! On Thursday, we held a tea dance, led by Hannah and Wendy. The tea drinking and cake eating was top quality, even if the dancing needed a little work. It was amazing to see so many young people do something that they wouldn’t necessarily get the chance to usually! Thank you also to the wonderful Leaders who helped with the clean-up.
by Megan Mitchell and Libby Edwards What is our 50s contingents favourite part of their NORJAM 2018 experience? Below a handful of them tell us. Thomas from 5th Kings Lynn, said that “wearing a genuine Korean soldiers jacket from his granny” was one of his best. While India-Rose from 8th Kings Lynn said “getting stuck in the cave” was a highlight. The 1st Arnold and Woodthorpe, collectively explained that “Rodeo Bull”, “Blow up Sumo and the volleyball competition” was the best. It might have been wet at Pleasurewood Hills but along with making memories members of 6th
Today, we’ve been reminiscing about our highlights of the week. Harry, our sub camp Leader, says his highlight was during Wednesday’s street party: “The politeness and seeing everyone talking to each other, was really good.” It was lovely to see everyone in the 40s sub camp pull together and enjoy different foods. There will be many memories to take home from this week, including the trapeze on the adventure field, milkshakes from
the Market Place and activities in the Craft Warehouse. We even asked the Leaders what they enjoyed most during the week, one said “Seeing my young people do things they wouldn’t normally do, with very little persuasion.” We thought that was a great way to sum up this week. We can’t believe, after all the fun and adventure, that this week is finally over. We are looking forward to seeing you all in 4 years’ time!
Norwich Guides made their promise. Carys, Evie and Leader Sarah chose the log flume as the ride of their choice while Mary and Sarah decided that the pirate ship would make a suitable venue. On our sub camp we have three families who have three different generations: Lesley Doherty (Cub leader),Hannah Doherty (assistant cub leader), Lily-Mae (Scout), Roxie (Cub), Ian Hall (Cub leader), Ben Hall (Cub leader) and Harvey Hall (Cub) Phil Jordan (Cub leader), Ashley Jorden (sub camp staff) and Jack Bumstead (Scout). Massive congratulations to those on our sub camp who entered and won the rifle competition.
Max, from 1st Arnold and Woodthorpe, came first in the under 14 Air Rifle Competition, whilst Lauren Cleqll from Celts/dim ddraig came first in the over 14 competition and Sunny Duan from 1st Colchester came second in the same category. Happy Birthday to Gavin Roddis from Edmonton International Scouting Group, 15 today We hope you had a brilliant time here at NORJAM 2018.
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by Joshua Windsor Roll up, roll up to the greatest show on earth, which celebrated the 60s sub camp’s final visit to the circus. A day that was full of excitement, fun and jolly happiness. Pip, the clumsy clown, made all the young people and even the
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by Izzie Hilton Thursday night saw our final for the human Hungry Hippos competition. Thanks to everyone who came along and congratulations to our winners, Hertford Explorers for the participants and 1st Buxton Llamas for the adults who were presented with their trophies last night. We have got the results for the best 70s gateway design! The contingent gateway with the most votes was 5th Thundersley Scout Group. Their design consisted of loads of 70s inventions, songs and themes. They included things from each year throughout the 70s and clearly
adults laugh and kept us all entertained for hours! There was a variety of different circus acts from the classic plate spinning to aerobics, and most of the audience felt the heat with the fire juggler.All the staff on the sub camp have had a wonderful experience at NORJAM 2018, we would love to say a massive thank
you to all the activities team, and our cooks as without them we would have been very hungry this week! Also, a massive thank you to our international Leader looking after our international contingents. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you all again at NORJAM 2022!
spent a lot of time on making it so good! Well done! The Farewell Ceremony was an awesome way to end the week. Everyone who dressed up looked so groovy! It was great to see everyone in good spirits and boogieing to the music! But now, unfortunately that time has finally arrived, the teary goodbyes to new friends and the end of a fantastic week. To
all the contingents on our sub camp, it’s been brilliant to have you. We hope you have had an awesome week and got to experience lots of new things. If you’re an adult or a leader or young person, we hope you’ve enjoyed it, because we certainly have! From all of us 70s staff, we hope you have had an unforgettable week and look forward to seeing a lot of you at the next NORJAM.
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Happy Saturday from the 80s sub camp team! We are sad that NORJAM 2018 is officially over, but before you know it the next NORJAM will be upon us. Well done to all the young people and staff across the NORJAM site for their hard work in the Craft Warehouse, their determination in the iCircus and their sensational singing on the stage! For those who were in the NORJAM’S Got Talent final, all staff from the 80s sub camp would like to say congratulations to you all, no matter how far you got in the competition. To
by Steven Croxall and Natalie Gibbings Thursday night at the 90s saw a great showdown but who would be better at baking? The Welsh with their cakes or the Yorkshire contingent with their puddings? The gauntlet was thrown down between 1st Llanelli Scout group and the West Yorkshire South Guides and the challenge was accepted by both, who could make the best cake? The winner was to be decided by our own senior 90s subcamp staff Karen, Tim and Zip (who on any other day is a baker .. no pressure there) Chocolate was the over-riding theme with some “deconstructed”
be able to say that you were part of NORJAM’s Got Talent is something to be proud of! We would also like to say a massive well done to the three finalists, you all smashed it. We all hope that those young people and staff who have experienced NORJAM as their first jamboree, that it will be the first of many! And we hope to see everyone back at NORJAM 2022! NORJAM 2018 has been an excellent experience, thank you to all those that have been part of our sub camp it has been a pleasure to be part of an event that has such a great impact on young people. We hope you all keep in contact with
presentation from the Welsh and an artfully created glitter trefoil from Yorkshire. After much deliberation Llanelli were announced the winner with a celebratory rendition of Land of Our Fathers and a very humble interview given to Jam FM. Great and tasty work by both groups.
the new friends that you have made over the duration of NORJAM. Perhaps you’ll see them at the next jamboree or meet up outside a Guiding or Scouting setting don’t forget to stay in touch! Finally from the 80s sub camp team, good luck in the future, just remember to do your best, no matter what and see you in 2022!
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Thankfully the world didn’t end with the turn of the millennium, but we partied like it was going to anyway. Our wonderful Network, aka The Dream Team led, the dancing, throwing shapes to the 90s classics, although it couldn’t beat their karaoke. What a fantastic
way to end our camp. We’d love to say thank you to all of our contingents and their Leaders for making our travel through the 90s such fun. As a sub camp team we have all worked really hard to create the best jamboree with adventure, memories and experience for you all.
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Sharing the magic of NORJAM 2018 by Emma Parker The NORJAM 2018 Media and Communications Team; a team that captures the jamboree experience on many different platforms and provides you with special memories of your week with us here at Norfolk Showground. The team is made up of over 80 volunteers who, like all the staff at the jamboree, work tirelessly to ensure that you have a summer to remember. Jam FM is your very own radio station, led by the wonderful Kayleigh Poacher and her talented and entertaining team. The radio hosts are the life and soul of the Media Centre. Our team Mum and Dad, the amazing Val and Bill Butcher, have been on hand at our Reception desk and also, alongside their friendly and supportive team, have looked after the rest of the Media Team ensuring the smooth running of laundry and cake o’clock. James Higham has played his part pre- NORJAM by building our impressive website where you will find all of our online media including photo sales and The Norticle. This week your Jamboree has been visually captured by Brian Robinson, his deputy Daniel Haigh
and his team of roving videographers. This week your jamboree has been photographed by a talented bunch who have provided their high quality professional images to our social media, photo sales and of course your very own Norticle. The team have been in preparation for months, led by the lovely Tina Wing and her deputies the energetic Ian Guy and the calming influence of Steve Way. Social Media is the way in which a lot of you and your parents are instantly engaging with NORJAM 2018. Alexandra Landers and her Tweeting stars are keeping on top of what’s
trending here at camp. The Internet café has been a popular hit run ably by Nigel and his lovely and charismatic team. Many of you will have accessed the jamboree wi-fi network this week - the wonderful Richard Goodyear and his team have been on hand to provide for all of our communication needs and ensured we are all kept online! The Norticle Team, is led by editor Emma Parker and collated by designers Christopher Smith and Rachel Smith. The stories of your summer were provided by reporters Bianca Cole, Sarah Paget, Kirsty Thorpe, Ger Henessey, James
Traynor, Alex Richardson and Bradley Hirons. Your NORJAM 2018 Media Team would not
be complete without our dynamic director Glenn Chusonis and his deputy Emily Archer.
The Norticle is edited by Emma Parker, designed by Christopher Smith and Rachel Smith, written by Ger Hennessey, Alex Richardson, Bradley Hirons, James Traynor, Bianca Cole, Kirsty Thorpe and Sarah Paget. Photography by Tina Wing, Ian Guy, Steve Way, Caz Wilcox, Graham Sprought, Teo Utting, Charlotte Lanham, Matt Meyrick, Lucy Jarvis and James Hage. Website by James Higham. Videos by Brian Robinson, Megan Gill, Daniel Haigh, Keira O’Brien, James Pearce, Ross Walker, Matthew Wooley. Front of house by Val and Bill Butcher, Shona Varley-McGregor. Radio by Emily Brown, Andrew Daley, Aston-Paige Douglass, Laura Fagg, Alex Gill, Jemma Green, Matt Green, Joseph Hall, Jon Hands, Dave Hillier, Alice Holloway-Neville, Thomas Hughes, Glenn Mead, Scott Robinson, Callum Sayer, Adam Scott, Martin Steers, Roger Thorne, Jay Walker, Owen Ward, Jack Wensley, Oliver Wing, Rebecca Worbey. Social media by Alex Landers, Caroline Dickinson and Rachel Smith. Comms by Richard Goodyear, Derek Allen, Derrick Mulvana, Adam Stout and Ryan Ward. Sub camp media content is produced by Annie Voller, Jazmin Wingrove, Megan Mitchell, Libby Edwards, Joshua Windsor, Izzie Hilton, Gail Robinson, Eilish Brogan, Steve Croxall, Natalie Gibbings, Nell Katra and James Katra.