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Aiming higher
by Hamish Arnold
Scouts and Guides across Poacher are aiming high this week. And where better to demonstrate this than the climbing tower.It stands tall in the field, with participants climbing up and abseiling down all four sides. It can be quite a daunting experience if you’ve
never done anything like it before, but many participants seemed to be overcoming their fears, scaling the wall with ease. Dalton, 10, from 18th Lincoln Bailgate on Story Book Legends subcamp said he had never seen anything like this. He said: “It looked
high from the bottom, but once I got going I enjoyed it.” Climbing can be quite a physical activity. Dalton said: “It’s fun because you need to find where you need to put your hands and feet.” It was a sunny morning on the activity field, the perfect weather for crate
stacking. Working in groups of four, participants needed to pile up crates into two towers and climb up while getting increasingly wobbly. Rosa, 13, and Katie, 15, from Welton Guides on Story Book Legends subcamp had just attempted crate stacking. “It’s harder
than it looks,” they said, “you have to step on the crates, and put them on one at a time”. The Guides thought they managed to get five crates high before it was too unstable to continue; “It was really wobbly and it’s very funny even though we didn’t do very well!”
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We asked how people like their eggs cooked. Here is what they said. Bear Grylls told us he likes his eggs cooked on both sides!
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Great talent on show by Holly Sloan
Sunday night staged the first live semi-finals of Poachers Got Talent. The audience was amazed by the impressive variety of singing, dancing, circus skills and comedy, with all ten acts performing to the best of their ability and many receiving a standing ovation. One of the most original performances was a duet by international participants Kate, 14 and Hannah, 11 from Semple Rangers, Historical Legends subcamp. Staying true to their culture dressed in tartan and performing a highland dance routine, the Guides described their performance as a traditional Scottish dance mixed with another traditional Scottish dance to Avicii’s Wake Me Up on bagpipes. They also
said, “It’s unique… we thought it would surprise people because we modernised the music so that they know the songs, instead of a song that comes from the 1920s”. Another impressive performance came from Hannah, 16 from West Yorkshire South Senior Section, Comic Book Legends subcamp. Described as a powerful performance, engaging with the audience by the judges, Hannah sang Riptide by Vance Joy whilst playing the Ukulele. Chatting after her performance about how it felt to perform on her own for the first time, she said: “It felt crazy, I was almost not going to bring it [her ukulele] because I was scared, but I did and it was really cool!” Her performance was fantastic, and certainly uplifted the audience who were all up on their
feet by the end of the song. Well done to all of Sunday nights semifinalists. The acts through to the final are
Amber Harris from 1 st Healing Scouts, Comic book Legends, Isobelle Kimber from Bolton and Bays, Movie Legends subcamp, and
the judges wildcard act was Hannah Raddings, West Yorkshire South Senior Section, Comic book Legends subcamp.
Innovative building by woodland project by Sarah Paget
In a corner of the largest activity field is a secret activity which is not marked on the map. The straw bale construction activity from Hill Holt Wood offers a fascinating opportunity to explore sustainability and environmental building. Hill Holt Wood, between Lincoln and Newark, is a woodland with social enterprise and charitable status. They specialise in natural buildings built in the most sustainable way. The activity on offer by the team is to learn how to build a sustainable house using straw bales,
a base plate, old tyres and stakes to hold it all together. Working with the architectural rangers you will have the opportunity to learn about why sustainable housing is so important and what it offers our environment. The foundations are made of tyre and normally these would be stuffed with aggregate. Then a base plate is placed on top and the straw bales stacked like lego to build a strong structure. A roof plate similar to the base plate is placed on top of the walls and strapped down before the roof is added. Buildings are normally finished with a waterproofing lime and
sand mix. Chris Myk, from Hill Holt Wood, said: “I live in one of these houses. It’s the warmest place I’ve ever lived. We have no need for central heating”. Straw is a unique building material. Unlike hay it packs into tighter bales meaning
it doesn’t burn and it is unlikely mice will want to make their home in it. It also breathes, allowing air and water to pass through the blocks, this ensures there is no chance of a build up of mould, steam or smoke. Scouts from 2nd
Stamford Scouts, Historical, were excited about the possibilities their house could offer. Emma Dunleavy, 13, said: “I didn’t know you could use straw to build houses. It’s probably lasts loads longer and is easier to replace.”
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A message to all campers by Katherine and Karina Katherine and Karina from the Historical Legends subcamp have written a message to everyone at Poacher. They said: “This is our second Poacher. Poacher to us means the opportunity to make new friends from all over the world, gain independence, try activities and foods that we never thought we would. “The weather has not yet shone throughout Poacher, however, the spirits of all the Girl Guides and Scouts have not and will never be dampened. “We are all here for the same reason which is to have fun and to overcome our challenges, so let this Poacher be the best one yet.”
British Scouts overseas
Living away from your home country can be difficult, but British Scouts Overseas come together to find a home from home at Scout groups all over the world. Over on Comic Book Legends more than 70 of their Scouts and leaders are camping. From Oman, Annabelle travelled seven hours by plane before arriving for her summer holidays in the UK. She then travelled four hours to be with us at Poacher. Annabelle said that Scouting was very different at 1st Oman, mostly because of the heat and sandy landscape. Charlotte from 1 st Kuwait agreed. They have a similar climate and landscape He said: “Meetings are always inside because it is way too hot outside.”
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Global issues on the agenda by Sarah Paget Everyone at the Global Development Village is encouraged to explore an important issue faced by the world around us today. You must complete at least one activity from each zone to receive the sticker and once you have all four stickers you will be awarded your Global Development Village badge. The tent is a hive of activity with groups taking part in a wide variety of activities. The four zones are poverty, health, conflict resolution and technology. Poverty provides an opportunity to explore what poverty is and what causes it. The activities range from volcano-making to using scrap to make models of every day
items. Amber Clark, 11, of 16th Scunthorpe Scouts, Historical, said her favourite activities were in the poverty zone. “I made a house [of scrap items] because people don’t have anywhere to live. It was made of a shoebox and paper,” she said. Health has the chance to refresh your first aid skills and work on a list of needs and wants. Daniel Edwards, 15, Historical explained the Wants and Needs of his groups from Polaris ESU. “We’ve listed the needs as human rights like education and food. The Wants are things you can live without like McDonalds and social media.” Conflict Resolution provides a conversation about charities and their work with those
affected by conflict, including those who serve. You can design a memorial and make a paper origami crane. The cranes will be collected at the end of Poacher and sent to the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. The final area is technology which is sponsored by companies that support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). STEM is an educational programme supporting schools and colleges to encourage young people to be more involved in computing, design and technology, engineering, maths and sciences. Each of the activities in the technology zone are provided through the kind support of their sponsors including Royal Airforce, Anglia Water and British Steel.
The activities involve circuits, making paper sticks for building models and connecting up a water supply around an area. The final activity offered by all of the zones is the opportunity to write to the government on issues that affect you. This is a chance to be vocal about a
matter that could affect everyone and is close to your heart. Martha Wilson, 1st Washingborough Guides, Storybook, 11, wrote to the Prime Minister to ask for the right health care for everyone and clean water for everyone. While Ellie May Coupland, 1st Scawby
Guides, of Story book, wants to see an end to weapons being made and hopes over time crime and conflict will end. With so much to see and do, plus the added bonus of a badge it’s hard to resist a visit to GDV and explore all it has to offer.
Marvellous ducks and blue capes
by Abbie McFarlane
Like all crime fighting HQs, Comic Book Legends subcamp has been very busy. Aside from throwing some superhero shapes to the boom box, participants on Comic Book Legends subcamp have been able to take part in sports and craft activities such as woggle making. The main subcamp tent is soon filling up with capes from each group inspired by their county which will look fantastic at the end of the week. Anyone wishing to see the Batmobile must hurry soon though as it leaves for a top secret international mission this evening. Don’t despair though as the gleaming gateways are here to stay. This
subcamp is full of creative and interesting gates – some using the highest of technological advances. Scouts from 2nd Rhyl were keen to demonstrate their state of the art wifi operated wristband system. The aluminium covered box is complete with a manual beep sound system and is a must for any comic book legend. The Scouts were very impressed with all the other gateways in their subcamp. Another gate to look out for is the Northamptonshire Guides net full of masks, wallpaper cuttings and ‘Marvellous Ducks’ in big writing. “The masks all have our names on them” Isabella, 12, said, “and
we’re called Marvellous Ducks because of our woggles.” Isabella and her friends Ellie, 13, Maya, 11, and Lucy, 13, all had similar woggles. The woggles were yellow rubber ducks as characters from comic
books. The guides had Batman, Superwoman, The Flash and Green Lantern duck woggles but their favourite comic book legends are Iron Man, Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk. Also excited
for dressing up and discovering their inner comic, the girls have amazing pink comic book themed neckers. The neckers were made by their leader from material found online. “Wait till you see our
full costumes, we’ve got blue capes and Spiderman pants” said Ellie, “I’m going as Wonder Woman.” Lucy said and the others nodded enthusiastically too.
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Ninja course Ozzy delights the crowds
by James Traynor by Hamish Arnold Without doubt one of the most popular activities yesterday was the Ninja Assault Course, with a long queue of people spectating and cheering on their friends. The course, which consists of a net to crawl across, some monkey bars and a balance beam, looks like it has been loosely based on the TV show Ninja Warrior. Craig and Archie, both 11, from 1 st Hugglescote
Scouts on Historical Legends subcamp were enjoying the assault course. “It’s really fun, but harder than it looks,” they said, having just finished running, jumping and climbing to get to the end of the course, “they could do with a wall at the end, like on the TV show!” The drone racing tent was also attracting the masses. Participants were laughing and smiling as they fly the remotecontrolled machines around a course made
of plastic hoops that light up as the drones fly through. Joe, age 10, from 1 st Kibworth Scouts on Comic Book Legends subcamp was trying his best to keep his drone in the air and fly it around the tent. “I’m just flying it around, trying to have some practice,” he said, “There’s lots of crashing, but it’s all good fun.” The drones they were using were only small, but they are still capable of flips and barrel rolls, as Joe demonstrated.
Unique view from the looping bikes by James Traynor
The top of the looping bikes is one of the best views at Poacher; the only problem is you’ll be the wrong way up! However, this didn’t worry Imogen from the Australian Guide contingent, Story Book subcamp. She said: “Being an Aussie I felt at home being upside down.” Her hand came off the handle bar, which she said was a little scary, and she had a photographer behind her but it was tricky to
make herself look good. It’s Felix’s job from Rock Legend subcamp to stop the bike in between turns. He says “this just requires me to turn the lever, pump it and then the bike stops” and added “I’d like to have a go”. Felix is a multi-tasker and is also helping to run the neighbouring Zorbing activity. Dexter from 15th Brighton, Movie Legends subcamp said they were “dizzy but it was fun. I liked taking run-ups and knocking people over”. “You couldn’t knock
me over!” Damon interrupted. “I was really good at knocking over Dexter though. It was really fun but really hot. It felt good to get some air”. Just along from the Zorbing is the Aeroball. Rhona from 1st Onchan and Charlotte, Lucy and Emelia from 5th Spalding were out of breath when they got off. “It’s like volleyball but you bounce, and the person with the most balls in their section loses. It’s five minutes and very tiring but worth it”.
Spirits were not the only things flying high at the Birds of Prey display today. Ozzy the Owl from South Africa brought the number of countries attending Poacher up to 25. The windy conditions initially brought a challenge for Ozzy but he put on a great show spreading his wings for everyone. Cathery was up next, a Harris Hawk known as Wolves of the Sky. Cathery has a lot of Scouting and Guiding qualities, hunting in groups of 6-8 and working together as
a team. He showed his appreciation for Scouts and Guides as he soared above the crowds, putting on an impressive display of his wingspan battling the high winds. Manfred the vulture from the Gambia brought the international total to 26 as he elegantly soared between the arms Grace, Brandon and Damon (15th Brighton Scouts, Movie Legends Subcamp) and Louis, Ben, Amy, Jake and Patrick (42nd Leicester Scouts, Comic Book Legends). Louis said that “when I had the vulture on
my arm I could feel its powerful grip”, Ben was impressed that the “birds flew smoothly” and Amy agreed that it looked “elegant”. The show’s finale was a display from Jack the Gyr Falcon who soared around the arena impressing the crowds. Derek and the Birds of Prey team were available after the show to let everyone get up close and personal to the creatures. Holly from 32nd Grimsby, Historical Legends Subcamp got the chance to stroke the tiny White Faced Scops which she said was “soft and really cute”.
To everyone at Poacher
Please remember there is a camp curfew from 11pm to 7am when all participants must be on their own group site. As always please respect your Scout and Guide Laws. Keep the site clean and tidy by not dropping litter and picking it up as you go. Thank you.
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Your news and messages At Poacher 2000 me and Andrea were just friends and both had a girlfriend/boyfriend. Much to the joking of our friends nothing happened. Fast forward to Poacher 2017 we have been married ten years and have two kids - Toby, 5, and Rosie, 2. So, anything is possible and it started at a Poacher camp - Paul Scholes, 4th Stamford Guides
Paul Lovett sent in this picture of the incredible full double rainbow over Poacher on Sunday evening A message from Karina and the Russian Scouts: Tomorrow, Darya Artamonova (right) celebrates her 14th Birthday! She is very creative, incredibly talented and a unique person! We are so proud to have her in our group. Hope you are enjoying yourself 6th Cleethorpes Guides - try lots of new things - I’m so proud of you - from Sasha xx
Jess Bayston on Historical Legends and Tom Bayston on Comic Book Legends (above) are spending their honeymoon at Poacher after marrying on Sunday, July 23. Congratulations to them both! Happy birthday to Callum Willaby. Lizzy from 1st Scartho Guides on Storybook Legends is celebrating her birthday today. Paul Clark from 31st West Lothian Scouts on Comic Book is 15 today. George Bacon, of 2nd Lincoln Scouts on Movie Legends, is 77 today. Happy birthday to Luke of 5th Beverely Scouts on Comic Book Legends. Congratulations to Melanie Norton who is celebrating her 8th wedding anniversary. Ellie Dales, of Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group braved the weather on Sunday night and completed the overnight survival.
Rachel Frost was due to join the medical team today but has been admitted to hospital for emergency surgery. Luckily she has copies of Daily Arrow to keep her company. Get well soon Rachel! Happy birthday to Micky Blewitt (2nd Seaton Delaval Scout Group) story book subcamp. Happy belated birthday to Maria Elderfield, chief chef on the Historical legends subcamp team. Happy birthday to Heather Newton on Global Activities staff. Happy birthday to Connie Pogson, of 2nd Priory Guides, Worksop, on Storybook Legends subcamp, who becomes a teenager today. Happy birthday to Olivia Rusher of Portobello (Methodist) Scout Group. Nettleham leaders say
the Scouts are having an awesome time at Poacher. Congratulations to Chandler Morris, of 2nd Spilsby, who is moving up to Explorers after the summer holidays. and has completed his Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Happy Yorkshire Day to everyone from Yorkshire from Barbara Beck Callum, a young leader and Explorer in the Skegness and Spilsby district and part of the Poacher IT team is 17 today. Happy birthday from everyone in the district. Alex Callister is celebrating his 13th birthday today.
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Congratulations to Kath Royston (above) for achieving her Queen’s Guide Award. Lincolnshire Guiding County Commissioner Janice Gibson, who presented the award, said, “This is the most prestigious award in Guiding.” Kath was thrilled that all of her hard work paid off “I can’t believe it’s finally real!” she said, “I completed the award 5 days before my 26 th birthday, which is the age limit, but I think having more life experience definitely helped me.”
Newspaper Team Leader - David Parker Deputy Newspaper Team Leader - Sarah Paget Reporters: Holly Sloan, James Traynor, Hamish Arnold, Jake Dixon and Abbie McFarlane.
The clever team at the Creative tent have made some balloon models, including one of the Poacher logo, a dog and a penguin. Great job! Please consider others when using the facilities provided to you on camp. This includes the toilets and showers. Thank you.
The shop will be open for staff only at lunchtime today. It will also be open for staff only on Thursday.
Photography Team Leader - James Hage Photographers: Graham Sprought, Stephen Way, Ellen Tack, Ben Dearden, Victoria Lamb