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Chief Scout touches down Bear Grylls flies into Poacher with message of unity
by Holly Sloan Chaos descended on camp yesterday when a very special visitor arrived via helicopter. Bear Grylls, Chief Scout, flew into Poacher to see the participants and experience for himself
the wonderful time they are having. A short minibus ride around camp took him to the freefall stunt bag where he was able to try out one of the activities that participants will
be able to take part in this week. As Bear left the minibus there was an incredible buzz, with participants crowding around him hoping to grab a selfie or a picture. Turn to page 3
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Mickey Tucker-Lowe on Facebook: First morning in the Global Development Village. An awesome response to the activities. Thank you Guides, Scouts and Leaders for engaging with us and our wider world to make a difference.
hannahnicolet01 on Instagram shared this picture of her Guiding friends at the Opening Ceremony (left)
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Fever pitch as chief Scout drops in
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Military link to camp name by Abbie McFarlane Here you all are at Poacher International Jamboree - but how did it get its name? Aside from being a fun filled camp for Scouts and Guides, “The Lincolnshire Poacher” is a folk song with roots in the military. Originally a quick march for the 10 th Regiment of Foot (Royal Lincolnshire Regiment). it was also played by New York Regiments in the American Civil War and then by Australian forces in the first world war. More recently, the melody featured on Radio Lincolnshire and in the 1950s song “The Thing” by Phil Harris which reached number one in the States. With five verses, the song explains poaching as the singer tells their story from being an apprentice to enjoying the poaching lifestyle-all whilst celebrating Lincolnshire. The song was adopted by the people of Lincolnshire as their unofficial county song and therefore was picked for this camp 40 years ago.
Trip to Minsk for Guides by Holly Sloan and Jake Dixon Jack and Edward from 1st Willingham Scout Group were excited to see Bear Grylls and thought that it was a real privilege. This viewpoint was echoed round the campsite with people saying they felt privileged to be visited by someone so famous and influential and being excited to get a selfie with Bear and have their necker signed
and show it to their friends. After taking a few selfies, Bear went to the top of the bag drop tower where he delivered a short but inspiring speech. He thanked the leaders here for inviting him. He said: “The opportunity that Scouting gives you, follow your dream, always be kind, always be grateful, and to all
of the leaders that are here, thank you for inviting me. “I love these sort of days. “It really is such a special time, always for me, so thank you. “Love you guys, have an amazing rest of the weekend and thank you.” Bear introduced two Irish Scouts, Niamh and Sarah. He said: “One of the great things about
this camp is having international scouts and reminds us of the family we’re part of. “Loads of different countries, different cultures, and we’re bound together by good values.” Bear somersaulted off the bag drop, followed Niamh and Sarah. Here’s what some of those who met Bear Grylls had to say: “Amazing, big fan, I
liked it a lot,” said Stacy and Emma from 1st Market DK on Comic Book subcamp. Others said it was awesome, happy, exciting, really cool, inspiring, amazing, really good, privilege, and pretty cool. Fraser and Alison, of Polaris Explorers on the Historical subcamp, said “brilliant, great opportunity.”
Guides and senior section members can sign up for a trip to Belarus next summer. Lincolnshire South Girlguiding will be taking a group of Guides aged 14 and over by July 21, 2018, to Minsk. People can find out more about Lincs to Minsk by going to an information evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday, October 11 at Parva House, Little Hale, Sleaford.
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Scout memorabilia on show
by Hamish Arnold and Holly Sloan Amongst the Second World War and Medieval themed gateways on Historical Legends subcamp, there is a Scout Leader who has collected a wealth of history himself. Simon Andrew. from 18th Haxey Scout Group, has been collecting badges, neckers and Scouting memorabilia since the first Poacher International Jamboree in 1977, while he was a Scout with the same group he is a leader with now. He uses an old police trailer, which was signed by Bear Grylls six years ago, to display his collection, and Simon likes that he can promote the message of Scouting while enjoying one of his hobbies. “I just enjoy collecting items and talking to people from around the world,” he said, while proudly setting up his collection. Simon thinks there are about 8,500 pieces in
his collection, and he could not bring it all to Poacher, because it is still a work in progress. Showing no signs of finishing his collection, Simon has a board for each UK County and his current project is the Kent District badges, which he has left at home while he collects and collates all the badges together. Simon has badges from the first world war which are made of felt, as well as a badge from Northern Ireland which is now out of production because of a mistake on it, which shows a St. George’s flag instead of the diagonal red cross which is associated with St. Patrick. One of Simon’s favourite pieces is an Air Scouts scarf from 1945, because the group no longer exists and it was donated to the collection for Simon to preserve the legacy. Simon said: “It’s a pleasure for myself to get out there and
promote Scouting while enjoying myself, it’s great fun”. 1 st Thringstone Scouts, on Historical Legends subcamp, have gone above and beyond for their gateway, choosing World War Two as their historical theme. Describing their design, assistant Scout leaders Jim Muller, Joe Smith and Josh Birch said: “There is a Century box in the checkpoint, we’ve got barrack signs and a picture of the King [George VI] in the tent, and some World War two posters.” They also said: “All of our Scouts are eating out of mess tins which are also stamped with their names on them.” The leaders have been dressing up as World War Two soldiers, bringing the theme to life. We asked about their inspiration for this theme and they told us: “We picked it at last summer camp,
Daily Arrow reporter Hamish Arnold speaks to collector Simon Andrew World War Two just came to us so when we applied for Poacher, we just had to make sure we got on the Historical Legends subcamp so we could have the theme we already picked”. It is clear the group worked hard on their handmade design. Another impressive gateway that caught our eye was 1st and 2nd Brigg Scout Group, whose spectacular display was inspired
by the Knights of the round table. Showing us their gateway, Simon Price, Scout and Explorer Leader, said: “As you can see there are various different parts to the gate. As the young people go out on the left-hand side there is the magic mirror, on the other side there is a black board so we can write messages to them”. We also loved the front of the gate
which was handmade as a giant castle, complete with a fully working draw bridge they pull up to close their site at night. As well as their knight themed gateway, the Explorers were challenged to make their own medieval yurt, which although is still a working process, looks beautifully structured and professional.
Guides and Scouts around the world by James Traynor and Abbie McFarlane We all have our differences – but how different are we in Scouting and Guiding? Currently active in 216 countries and territories, Scouting has adapted over the years and in different countries. While you may find pioneering and fire lighting on a British programme, fishing is a more common activity for Finnish Scouts. Our environments allow us to learn new skills which we can then share at international events such as the
Poacher Jamboree. Our different climates and surroundings may impact our programme; however, some activities are international, such as geocaching, which you will find in Ireland, Oman or The Netherlands. The differences in camping are very apparent to some Scouts, though as Annabelle from 1st Oman observed, there is no sand here. She said it was very green in Lincolnshire
Showground. However, Clara from Chantilly, who travelled five hours to get here, said that Scouting overall here is not very different to that in France where they have four sections for their young people. Guides from Australia, Lizzy, Rachel, Santene Amelia, Imogen and Taylor, also commented on the differences here on site at Poacher which is a very different system to their Jamborees at home with very confusing weather.
While the currency might also confuse them, the girls are looking forward to all the different activities this camp can offer as well as feeling special as Aussies and hearing all the different accents. American Girl Scouts Hannah and Kim, both 13, from G-E- T Girl Scouts Troop 4279 Wisconsin, said Guiding across the pond was different within sections, age groups and roles. Uniforms are a distinctive difference
too and some activities are different also as they sell cookies in the spring time. Operating in 146 countries, Girl Guiding has around ten million members who all aim to become active citizens and fulfil their potential within the movement. Again, activities may differ from region to region but the main themes of the programme are the same: to have fun and learn new skills. This is what Poacher
Jamboree is for, as here you can try a wide range of activities from go karts to street hockey while interacting with Guides and Scouts from all over the world. No matter where we originate from our sense of adventure always is something we can all share. Whether from Spalding or Sydney everyone here wants to meet new people, learn new skills and make amazing memories.
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Knights entertain in the main show arena
Poacher is out of this world by David Parker
The Scout chief commissioner for England described the energy and atmosphere of Poacher as out of this world during a visit to Lincolnshire Showground. Alex Peace-Gadsby, who has been in the role for two years, said it was her first ever visit to Poacher. She visited the subcamps and had dinner with a group of campers. She said: “I think it’s absolutely amazing. The atmosphere and the energy are out of this world. “I’m really pleased the weather has held up for everyone as well and it was nice just walking round the subcamps, just seeing the environment and the nice ideas and the finishing touches that make it more magical for everyone. “What I like about jamborees in particular is they give the young people a sense of perspective so they suddenly realise that they are part of a whole family of Scouts and Guides. “It reaches out to all sorts of young people of all different ages and gives them that perspective.”
Rifle shooting by James Traynor
When Scouts and Guides join their movements, they make a promise to keep to their Scout and Guide laws. In Scouting this includes “A Scout is friendly and considerate” and in Guiding “A Guide is polite and considerate”. These laws are not compatible with the
rude, impolite thug that is the Dark Knight from the Devils Horseman Medieval Jousting Show. Far from the crowd getting behind the noble gentlemen such as Sir Egor and Harry Hotspur, they mysteriously ditched their promises to back the evil Dark Knight. They roared
Hazzarrr at his bully boy tactics, such as when he knocked our graceful host ‘Fudge’ over. The crowds rushed to get a proper view. Harriet and Ella from 4th Beverley (St Mary’s) Guides & Rangers loved that part. They said: “the Black Knight was really funny when he knocked the lady over.
He played really good jokes on everyone else and he was our favorite”. Their favorite part of the show was “the fight to the death at the end with the sticks. All of it was good because we never normally get to see this in real life, only in the movies. They rode the horses really well!” Alex and Ferdinand
from 49th Heath Scouts were equally evil. They “really enjoyed when the Black Knight kept attacking people when they were down. It was funny when the woman tried to get us on her side but we all liked the Black Knight. Watching them fall off is funny too.”
The rifle shooting team have asked people to be prompt when arriving for their activity. Please turn up ten minutes before your session time as there are safety instructions to be read and booking in to be done. This will enable the session to start on time. There will be a trophy each day for Shot of the Day.
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A course full of twists and turns
by Abbie McFarlane
Over on one activity field the mystery of Argo Cats has been solved! Argo Cats are six-wheeled vehicles designed to tackle any terrain. They’re powered by a chain drive which means even the most exotic of environments is no match for the small transporter – even the estranged fields of the Lincolnshire Showground. In the field a course has been marked out full of twist and turns for each brave participant to try and negotiate. With these tight turns and only handle bars to use, it’s clear to see why this fun and adrenaline filled activity is a must for petrol heads. Arjan and Aaran, both 15, from British Scouts Overseas really enjoyed driving the amphibious vehicles. Although they were a bit clunky and
jolty Arjan and Aaran thought the Argo Cats were pretty cool and really enjoyed driving. If you have a need for speed the power turns could be your new favourite activity. With a twin engine and only two handles to steer, this two seated vehicle is whirling participants all round a meandering course. The speed and power created by power turns is unbeatable on the Lincolnshire Showground with participants being hurled left, right and centre. A twist on traditional Canadian ice hockey, the hockey base might be one of the most international sports on site. Scouts from 1st Calow have a special link with a group in Canada and were able to get all the equipment used on site shipped over to England.
Doughnut, wobble board and diggers by Sarah Paget
In the middle of the petrol-powered activity field is a surprising activity – archery. The activity is no standard archery range – this has a series of challenging methods where you have to score gold. Tim Beeching from Hampshire Scout Archery Club ran our reporter through the exciting alternative experience. There are four bases and everyone will be given the opportunity to have a go at everything twice. There is more than one archery challenge to complete. Tim is also keen to share the experience with all. He has brought along a
demonstration of a partially sighted archer’s rig. The wobble board will test your inner concentration as you focus on the target and control your feet to be still before losing your arrow. Mini/Beaver archery is all about focussing your inner Beaver/Rainbow. The arrows are much smaller and have a rubber bung on the end. The aim is to shoot the arrows into the coloured buckets of different sizes. The Hoop, or doughnut, was a hit for Evan, 1st Meath, Historical subcamp, who said: “Shooting through the ring was really good. It’s more challenging”.
While Leon Netto Vargas, 2nd Neham Bushby Scouts, Movies said: “I really like the doughnut. “All the staff are friendly and helpful. It’s hard to do and a real challenge.” The final challenge involves trees as an obstacle. The “trees” are made of foam so no trees will be harmed in this activity. You must lunge to aim your arrow around the tree to hit the target. As you walk through the activity fields a wide array of known and unknown activities lie ahead of you. The diggers really stand out as one of the more unusual acitvties on offer here at Poacher 2017. Participants are told to
hook the log and drop it into the target zone. “It sounds easier than it is,” said Mark the digger man. Once donning appropriate hard hats and hi-vis jackets new digger drivers are taken forward and introduced to their mini
digger. Felix Howlett from 3rd Netherfield and 4th Carlton Scouts, Comic Book, aged 10, was one of the first to have a go on Sunday. He said: “It was really fun. “I had to move the log from one dot to
another. “It was really challenging but I really liked it. I would recommend it to other people to give it a try. “I’ve never been in a digger before. It was really cool.”
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Making a splash by James Traynor
If you head over past the main arena, tucked away behind the 14-17 entertainment you will find two activities which are guaranteed to make a splash. Water Wars was definitely a favorite for Will from 1st Ruskington Scout Group on Movie Legends Subcamp. He said it was “really fun. I like getting wet when I get hit. I also played against somebody I didn’t know so I made a new friend.” Will’s friend Alfie is from the same group and was a lot wetter and Will teased him for it. The unfazed Alfie replied
that it “good because it cooled him down”. Both agreed they would try and come back later in the week. Just opposite the Water Wars are the Bottle Rockets. The duo of Clive Clark and Tony Smith run the bottle rockets at Scouting and Guiding events all around the country under the pseudonym GASA (Gilwell Aeronautical and Space Adminstration) and have been operating for over 20 years including at 3 Poachers. They have grown from 2 launchers when they started out to 20 today, meaning
GDV looking for volunteers even more people can take part. They’re always on the lookout for new bottles, so if you have any 2 litre fizzy drink bottles please take them to Tony, they will be much appreciated. It’s great fun too! Erin from 1st Metheringham Scout Group, Comic Book Legends said “it was good because it can go high but it is unpredictable. You have to try multiple times to get it right. You can aim it by pointing it”. Also you get wet as it takes off which makes it the best activity so far!”
A moment of calm by Jake Dixon
Near the Comic Book Legends subcamp and next to the Global Development Village you will find a great place to escape to if you need to take some time out of the business of Poacher. The Faith and Reflection tent is open every day and open for anyone to come in. They provide daily religious services, craft activities, a chill out space and quiet room and there is even an outdoor chess set. They have Morning Prayers at 8:30am from Monday to Friday, Lunchtime Prayers at 1:45pm and Evening Reflection and Hot Chocolate at 8pm. Henry from 34th Kingsthorpe decided to visit the Faith tent when he “saw people in the tent laughing and having fun.” He loved “the good atmosphere and friendly people” while making a hat
out of pipe cleaners. Father Gavin, the County Chaplain for Lincolnshire, said it was a “lovely place to sit and be quiet and enjoy the activities on offer.” He had even made a new friend in the Faith tent; Floss from 2nd Middlerasen Guides. She thought it was a “really good space with people who were easy to talk to and make friends with.” Also found in the Faith and Reflection Tent is a table full of items which belonged to Margaret Scott. She was a much-loved lady who had Scouting at her heart. Over the years she held many roles; District Commissioner, Group Chairman, Appointment’s Secretary and more. Margaret was a key member of the Admin Team and Poacher for many years and
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sadly passed away in February 2016 during the preparation for this Poacher. Some of her belongings are being sold to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
by Sarah Paget
The Global Development Village is appealing for volunteers. For all those staff looking to complete the volunteering part of their Poacher Challenge, if they have a background in science, health or welfare, they should consider popping into the GDV and volunteering an hour of their precious time. This will allow the team to arrange some well needed breaks. They saw over 600 particpants on Sunday. In return they will have their volunteerng section signed off.
Recycling still needed
The GDV would also like to make a call for recycling. Thank you to all those who donated items on Sunday, it’s almost all been used. Please continue to donate egg cartons, milk bottles, cereal boxes and newspaper (but not the DAILY ARROW!) Please no glass, cans or tins.
Food Outlets The chip van will be onsite will be open: Monday 5pm-9pm Wednesday 5.30pm10pm Friday 3.30pm-7.30pm The menu includes the items below, with special dietary needs catered for. Cone of chips£1.20 Regular chips £1.95 Fishcakes £1.20 Sausages £1.30 Meal Deals (£3) Fishcake and chips Sausage and chips There will be a milk man on site every day selling milk, bread and eggs in the Trading Area Monday-Friday 8-9am.
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Adam and Rob first to complete Poacher challenge Birthdays and announcements
Rob Rowlatt, a Beaver leader with 2nd Coningsby and Tattershall Scouts, was the first adult to complete the Poacher Challenge badge. He collected his badge yesterday from Anne Mann at the international tent. Adam Turner, of Central Yorkshire Scouts, was the first person to complete the Poacher Challenge. The campmaker, who is part of the commercial team, also collected his badge from Anne Mann yesterday. Alexandra - Story Book I overcame a little bit of my phobia of heights by doing the Red Hand Daredevil Trapeze Congratulations to Niamh Legge, 18, who has just completed her adult leadership for 32nd Grimsby Guides and 1st Waltham Brownies. Congratulations to Amy Foster, of 32nd Grimsby Guides, on obtaining her quartermaster/catering qualification. Your newspaper was brought to you by:
The Deepings Scout Group would like to wish James Knott (above) a happy birthday today! Happy 12th birthday to Alex Meneely. Lara Grange, of 24th Wakefield Scouts, is 11 today. Everyone at Cookridge Methodist Scout group would like to wish our leader Janet Yates a happy birthday! 2nd Coningsby Guides – Storybook Shout out for Holly from 2nd Coningsby Guides who is currently recovering in hospital with a broken arm having done with a broken arm having done some spectacular cartwheeling at the opening ceremony after party. Speedy recovery and hopefully you’ll be back! Ellie – Storybook Hi Mum & Dad. Just wanted to let you know I am fine and having a blast. Miss you so much.
Newspaper Team Leader - David Parker Deputy Newspaper Team Leader - Sarah Paget Reporters: Holly Sloan, James Traynor, Hamish Arnold, Jake Dixon and Abbie McFarlane.
Shout out to 15th Grimsby Guides! 16th Scunthorpe – Historical Becky is our Leader and she is kind, gently, caring and fair. Sadly, she is leaving and we’d like to say thank you for everything. Lots of love 16th Lily – Storybook Just like to say the rain hasn’t dampened the mood so far. Loved every minute. Linda – Comic Book Well done princess on your first ever Poacher Camp from 16th Lincoln Clara – Comic Book Hey Aimee have fun Emily and Charlotte, 1st Trentside – Comic Book A massive shoutout to 1st Trentside Scouts and our amazing leaders who make each camp even better! Sara Mathieson – Storybook A big shoutout to Grantham District Scouts
and 1st Barrowby Guides. Enjoy the rest of the week from all the Grantham District we would like to wish Geoff Bedenham a belated Happy Birthday Georgie B-S – Movie Thank you to the all the lovely staff and leaders at Poacher Petra Leahy– Historical Happy Birthday to my twin Fiona Leahy. We are both with with 1st and 2nd Brigg scouts. The Ones with the awesome castle gate. Amelia Leahy – Historical Happy Birthday to Auntie Petra and Mummy. Have a brilliant Birthday. Fiona Leahy – Historical Happy 45th Birthday Petra! Have a fun day love Fiona x David Roberts – Wishing my wonderful wife a happy 16th Wedding Anniversary Big Hello to Callum, Isla and Ella Nathan Guy - Story Book 2nd Seaton Delaval loves Poacher! Grace Gouldthorp Historical A big shoutout to 16th Scounthorpe Scout Group, here’s to an amazing Poacher with many funfilled memories!! Sophie - Story Book Thank you to all the leaders at 3rd Ashton on Mersey Scout and Wyvern Explorers. Can’t believe you’re crazy enough to put up with
us. Ellie Green - Historical I have only been at Poacher for one day but I have already made some lifelong memories :) Tina, Sean, Linda and Jessica - Comic Book Ross-Shire is excited to announce that we are hosting the new Scottish Chief Commissioner, moira McKenna, in our camp Lily Devine - Movie Shout out to East Lothian Guides Molly - Comic Book Hi Mum, having a great time and it is really fun. Shoutout to 2nd Metheringham Guides. Matthew Goodship Thanks to all the organisers, staff and everybody who helped to make this possible Jed Cartledge Historical Thank you so much for the people who are making this phenomenal opportunity possible for us all to enjoy Benedikt Berger You can come to Historical Legends if you want to know more about Austria or Vienna Ciara - Story Book Hope everyone is having a good time. I’d like to give a huge shoutout to 2nd Grantham and 25th Wakefield Scouts Magdalene Eastwood Historical Shoutout to all the leaders in 3rd Sefton East!!! YOU ROCK!
Photography Team Leader - James Hage Photographers: Graham Sprought, Stephen Way, Ellen Tack, Ben Dearden, Victoria Lamb