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by Jake Dixon With the theme of theJames subcamps being by Traynor Legends this year, it is only fitting for the Scouts and Guides themselves to feel like legends and what better legend to be than Tarzan. This is how you can feel as you try out the trapeze. Grace, Caitlin and Alex from 1 st Eastwood Guides on
Movie Legends said the trapeze was really, really good. They said: “You get the opportunity to hook your knees over the bar and let go, hanging freely underneath. You can then jump off it and do a somersault!” Everyone who tried out the trapeze came off with a massive smile on their face, with many
joining the queue again straight away. The girls added that it was really scary to begin with, but that added to the excitement. Many Scouts and Guides will have had the opportunity to try shooting and archery before but Poacher has its own range of target sports which you may not have had a go
at. Crossbows are like doing rifle shooting and archery at the same time, said Rebecca from Bourne District Guides and Ciara from Cookridge Methodist. Next to the Crossbows there is Tomahawk Throwing. This is much more physical than similar activities as there are no aids to help you but
the staff running the activity said it was good for people who don’t normally like sports. “It’s much more of a challenge than people think as the best people are calm and don’t throw it as hard.,” they said. Callum and Keenan from 1st Foston on Historical Legends felt like ninjas and thought
it was really cool when you hit the target. Payton and Jess from Hedon Guides said laser clay shooting was a lot harder than shooting as the targets were moving. They said it’s still really good and the sense of achievement was greater if you do hit it because it was so hard.
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Bungee trampolines and dodgems delight
by Hamish Arnold One of the most high profile activities at Poacher is the Fairground. With its music and flashing lights, it attracts large groups of people, all wanting a go on their fairground favourites. Samuel and Oscar, both 10, from 4th Lincoln on Historical Legends subcamp enjoyed the Dodgems. “You need to put the token in on the driver’s
side, the man pushes a button, and then the fun begins!” they said. “We try not to crash into people, but it’s still really enjoyable.” It’s difficult not to be caught up in the fun that everyone is having at the fairground. Whether it be enjoying the view at the top of the Ferris wheel or spiraling down the helter skelter, you’re sure to have a great
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time. The bungee trampolines allow the participants to impress their friends with the tricks they’ve learnt. Lucy and Niamh, both 11, from 2nd Buckland on Comic Book Legends said: “We like to jump high and do cool tricks. We’re looking forward to trying the freefall stunt bag. We want to backflip off it like Bear did!” The trampolines
are great for meeting new people because you can teach each other tricks on the trampoline. Niamh said: “I like it because it’s really social, it’s the best camp I’ve ever been on!” Among the large variety of fun activities, there are some that provide you with valuable life skills. Participants can learn the skills necessary to perform CPR, meaning they can save
a life. Nina, age 10, and Tamara, age 12, from Wien 17/47 in Austria on Historical Legends subcamp loved that they now know how to save someone’s life if necessary. “It’s an important skill to have, more people should be taught how to do it.” They were being taught on dummies. Tamara said: “It’s quite hard to press on the chest, but still great fun.”
History of comic legends
by Jake Dixon
From Marvel to DC, The Beano to The Dandy, comic books have been keeping children (and adults) entertained for decades. They may not have been around for as long as some other legends like King Arthur and Robin Hood, but Dennis the Menace and Desperate Dan deserve their legends status nonethe- less. Beanotown seems to be full of menacing children with Dennis, Minnie, Roger and The Bash Street Kids causing pages of mayhem in every issue of the Beano. Wild Westerner Desperate Dan is regarded as the world’s strongest man, sleeping on a pillow of rubble and able to lift up a cow wih one hand! Marvel’s X-Men are a group of superheroes with superhuman powers. Lead by Charles Xavier, the X-Men fight for peace between humans and those with superhuman powers, seeking to take out those who are against equality. Clark Kent is a journalist for the Daily Planet newspaper but a key difference separates him from the journalists at the Daily Arrow - his superhuman abilities. Superman’s biggest vulnerability is to Kryptonite, debris from the planet he was born on which was destroyed just after he left it.
Pyrography
Fancy making a plaque or coaster with a difference? Leader’s hands-on pyrography sessions are on tomorrow evening from 6.30pm to 9pm. Come along and make your own plaque, coaster or a Poacher momento.
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King Kong and Minion Shots Reports by Jake Dixon
There is a small haven on site where 14 to 17-year-olds can escape to if they need some time away from the crowded atmosphere of Poacher. Found in a barn by the transport hub, the 14-17 Entertainment provides a space to talk with friends and dance to your favourite tunes, away from the younger Scouts and Guides. The 14-17 Retreat is full of people dancing with the live DJ playing requests from the crowd. They have their
own email and text-in number with messages being displayed on a large screen. The Retreat is a “great way to make new friends,” one Guide told us, while another said it was “a great opportunity to hang out with people of our own age after spending all day helping the younger participants.” Also found in the Retreat is the Hollywood Bar serving more than ten different mocktails which are amazing value for money.
The King Kong and Under the Rainbow were amongst the most popular mocktails. The bar doesn’t stop at mocktails, there are also Minion Shots which contain Jelly Beans, and chocolate bars for sale so you don’t even have to leave the excitement to grab a bite to eat. Josh from Rock Legends loved the amazing atmosphere, adding: “I’ve made so many new friends in one night, I’m definitely coming back again.”
Making global friends On Sunday night, the International Tent was full of participants who have travelled from countries all over the world. The welcome party provided an opportunity for the participants and leaders to be introduced to the International Welfare Team and their representatives who will be looking after them during Poacher. It didn’t take long for people to start interacting and soon many people were making friends. Laura, Seren and Anais from Montgomeryshire, Wales had made friends with Emma and Maggy from 17/47 in Austria. They thought the event was a great way to meet new people
and make friends from different countries.” The Austrians had made friends with lots of UK Scouts and Guides and they said everyone was so kind and open. They also said they were also really interested in UK culture. Once everyone had arrived, Mark, the International Welfare Team Leader, gave a welcome speech to the groups thanking them for coming and wishing them a safe and fun camp. He also welcomed Caroline, Deputy Director, who was happy to help with any issues the international groups have while they’re here. Speaking about the welcome reception, Mark explained how it
was a great way to share experiences for all the countries here, including Norway. He said it was a great way for them to mingle and get to know each other. There was a large selection of international food for the participants to sample. Russian Scouts, Margarita, Kirill and Vladislav were enjoying the awesome food. They felt that the event made internationals feel welcome and it made [their] eight hour journey worth it, knowing how much everyone was looking out for them.
Bellydancing and badge swaps at international tent After a busy day of activities at Poacher you may wish to spend you evenings relaxing and catching up on some much-needed rest. Alternatively, you can make the most out of your Jamboree experience and continue with activities through the evening. One place you can visit after tea is the International Tent. It’s open to everyone and there are different events taking place each day: Wednesday: Bellydancing Children 7pm Adults 8pm Thursday: Children’s
International Quiz 7pm International Concert (you can bring your own instruments to play; please talk to Hilary in the International Tent) 8pm Does your camp blanket have some empty space? Do you want an easy way to make new friends who will last forever? Do you have duplicates of badges which you’ve been hanging onto for ages for no apparent reason? Every evening outside the International Tent there is badge swapping taking place. Meet at
the benches outside the tent at 6.30pm where you will be able to swap badges (and any other Scouting and Guiding memorabilia) with other people, fill up your camp blankets and make loads of new friends. Rachel from Rock Legends was encouraging people to go. “[Badges] are snazzy, swapping them is a great way of meeting new people.” You may even have the chance to meet international participants and get badges from countries all over the world!
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Someone to talk to by Holly Sloan
According to mental health charity Mind, approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Mental health issues range from depression to anxiety disorders, OCD and phobias, yet are often stigmatised as being less important, an issue that shouldn’t be talked about or not as dangerous as physical illnesses. Two Scouts, Ellie Mccollin from 9 th Grantham Scout Group and Saffron Scot, from 2 nd Grantham Scout Group, Comic Book Legends subcamp, have
been set the challenge of trying to remove the negative stigmas around mental health, by becoming two of the first Scouts in the Scout Association to be Mental Health Champions. Chatting to them about their new roles, they said: “There needs to be more mental health support in Scouting, so we’ve started this programme which is all about getting support in Scouting for mental health. It’s about having someone to talk to, to let people know that they are able to find support in mental health and that they are not alone”.
As Mental Health Champions, the Scouts have completed tests and qualifications to enhance their knowledge of mental health issues, and
to enable them to be able to correctly signpost anyone in the association to the right support. Removing the negative stigma that surrounds mental
health will more than likely save lives, but as both Ellie and Saffron importantly added “we’re trying to show that it’s okay to talk about mental health”.
Celebrating 40 years of the go kart team by Sarah Paget One activity has been to every Poacher and started with the very first in 1977. The Go Kart Activity Team is celebrating its 40th birthday and its involvement in hundreds of camps. Neil Onyon, ASU Manager for the team explained all about their 40-year history. In 1977, the Lincolnshire Venture Scout units were asked to supply activities for the first Poacher Camp. After a week of running Go Karts around the field the hire company refused to take back a kart that was broken. Following the camp their Venture Unit asked the county if they could form a team and offer go karting as an activity. The rest, as they say, is history. From a team of 12 with three karts it has grown to the team of 40 volunteers who are here this week with 12 karts and five buggies.
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Legend of Robin Hood by James Traynor
Robin Hood was a highly skilled archer, infamous in English folklore. After being badly treated and seeing how poorly treated other commoners were, he decided to act. He would invite a group of people to a feast in the forest. Afterwards, he would ask the group how much money they were carrying on them. If they were rich and they were truthful, they got to keep their money. However, if you were rich and you lied about how much you were carrying, Robin would not take kindly. Along with his band of Merry Men, you would be stripped of all your clothes and money. The proceeds went to those he thought to be in need. Robin was unpopular amongst the rich and powerful and a bounty was placed on his head. Being the skilled archer he was, nobody managed to catch him. He died when, after contracting an illness, he was looked after by his cousin. Her treatment for his illness was to slowly remove blood from his body, a popular treatment at the time called bloodletting. However, she had other intentions and removed too much blood, deliberately bleeding him to death.
Even more reflection
Due to popular demand there will be an additional Eucharist/ Holy Communion on tomorrow morning at 8:30am at the reflection zone. All are welcome and it will last 25 minutes. Coffee and tea will be available!
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Hot air balloon takes to the skies
by Holly Sloan Motor-madness is one of the best ways to describe some of the Poacher 2017 activities, with Tank Heroes, Micro Quads, OffRoad Buggies and Go Karts activity bases all involving a thrilling spin around a variety of off-road tracks. One of those bases, Tank Heroes, is unique to the motor-madness theme. The participants can drive around the track in a miniature version of a tank. Nikita, 14, from 7th Stanmore Guides, Storybook Legends subcamp, thoroughly enjoyed her experience on the Tank Heroes base. She said: “It was really fun; it was hard to control but we got the hang of it as we went along. It’s an experience that you won’t normally be able to do so it was great”. True to their name, the Micro Quads really were tiny quad bikes, with Scouts and Guides riding around a track on what was basically just engine underneath a box with wheels. For such tiny machines, we were highly impressed with their speed, whizzing round the inflatable track
with Finley, 13 from 1st Gresley Scout Group, Comic Book Legends subcamp at the wheel. Explaining the process of riding a Micro Quads, he said: “You have two levers, one to accelerate and one to break, and you have to steer with these two poles. It felt amazing because it was really fun”. Adding to the grumbling sound of motorised vehicles were the Off-Road Buggies, soaring round a large tyre-marked track. In control of one of the buggies, Finn, 12, from 8th Crosby Scout Group talked about the skill involved in driving one of the buggies: “It’s faster than a go kart, you go around the track and see what your ability is as well as how many times you can go around”. Grace, Molly and Izzy from 43rd Northampton, Storybook Legends subcamp, had a fantastic time on the Go Karts track. She said: “The go karts were really cool and fast!” Izzy crashed into a wall of tires, but this didn’t dampen her spirits as she said: “That was really exciting!”
It was perfect weather yesterday for a balloon ride offered by University of Nottingham
Survival: Skills for life by James Traynor
It’s a basic human instinct and we all do it. Survival. When you strip everything back you get to the basics. Shelter, food, water, fire. That’s what’s happening over on the Survival Workshops. During the day, go along to learn your skills. First, shelter. You’ll need knots but before that puts you off, get this; you may only need one or two. You probably already know them. Once you know the knots, you’ll be able to learn which types of shelters are most effective and what for as well as how to build them. Next, food. Head on down tomorrow and you’ll be able to learn how to efficiently skin a rabbit and cook it so you can feed yourself. If rabbit doesn’t take your fancy there will also be pigeon on offer. Importantly, water. Even if you have a water supply, how will you know it is clean
and safe to drink. You’ll be able to learn how to purify it for human consumption. Lastly, fire. You may know how to light a fire but in a survival situation you may not have a lighter or matches. You’ll be able to come here to learn how to light a fire with what you might have on
you. Once you have these basics in hand, you’ll be able to put these into practice at the Overnight Survival Experience like Sarah from Semple Rangers, Historical Legends did on Saturday Night. She said: “We were given ideas about how we could build a shelter
but then we were let to do it ourselves. We had a small fire and cooked marshmallows.” Despite not sleeping well, as she built her shelter on a lump, she said camping out in the rain was loud, exciting and a step above camping as the ends are open to the elements, unlike in a tent.
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Poacher is wheely good fun by Abbie McFarlane Just outside the all terrain karts, Jacob and Isaac, both 12, from Nafferton Scouts were looking forward to having a go. From watching others on the activity, the Scouts were nervous about the steering but Isaac said: “I can’t wait for the rush of speed from the slope.” Joseph, 11, from 1st Horncastle Scouts, Movie Legends, had just come off the ‘awesome’ activity. He said: “We had to race down the ramp and see how far we got. I struggled with the steering at first and crashed but at the end I was joint first!” It seems almost crashing is quite common in this area of activities. After zig-zagging around a carefully crafted course in a hovercraft, Explorers Matt, 15, Sophie, 16, and Brendan, 15, were buzzing. The group, from Canotila Explorers, would definitely recommend the activity to others but would advise you
to master steering the vehicle early on in the session as Brendan quickly found out. “I was going round the course quite fast and started to head for the crowd quickly. I wasn’t very good at steering so had to pull the emergency stop” Thankfully no-one was hurt and the Scouts can’t wait to tell their friends about it. Isabella and Niamh, both 14, from 7th Crosby Guides on Movie Legends were in the queue for the hovercraft. The Guides were nervous but said “it’s a really good opportunity, we don’t know if we’ll ever get to do it again so want to grasp the chance now.” There are seven big inflatables for participants to tackle. Of these activities Charlotte, 11, Isla 12, Jess 12, and Olivia 11, all from 1st Barnt Green Guides loved the obstacle race which ‘gets very competitive’. The Guides had ‘great fun’ in their ‘big race’ to the finish. Natasha and Amelia,
both 12, from 2nd Humberston Guides were looking forward to going head to head on one of the stretchy inflatables. The Story Book Legends campers were also looking forward to playing dodgeball with their friends later in the day.
Opposite participants throwing themselves from side to side, others were being whirled into the air at the pioneering base. Here Scouts and Guides are hard-hatted up, harnessed down and clipped onto ana ferris wheel pioneered out of wood. Florence, 11,
and Chloe, 12, from 1st Essendine Guides were excited to board the wheel and said “It looks so cool. I can’t believe it’s just made out of logs and rope”. If you prefer smaller wheels closer to the ground, the segway activity is mega fun. Thomas, 14, and Tom,
13, from 17th Kettering Scouts had just come off the balancing vehicles and said: “It was a fun and unusual activity, I didn’t think I’d be very good at it but despite my bad balance the segway was easy to use.”
Singers Jodie and Lucia impress at talent show by Sarah Paget The competition continued to heat up with another semifinal of Poacher’s Got Talent on Monday night. The ten acts gave incredible performances entertaining the crowd and gaining a lot of support throughout the evening. The selection of acts covered everything from a solo on a ukulele and an act from Sleeping Beauty to Dolly Parton’s Nine to Five. The winners going forward were
singers Jodie State, Metheringham Guides, Comic Book, and Lucia de Francia, 2nd Brocklands Scouts, Comic Book. Jodie wowed the audience and judges with her rendition of John Legend’s All of You. Speaking to her after the announcements she said: “I can’t believe it.” Jodie auditioned on Sunday and didn’t get a place in the semi-final but the judges and her friends persuaded her to have another go. “I was told I shouldn’t give up on what I want
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to do.” Lucia gave a powerful performance of Jessie J’s “Flashlight” and filled the stage . The crowd were clapping and bobbing along in
time within seconds of her performance beginning. Her Scout group took to their feet when she finished to show their appreciation.
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“I’m amazed because there are so many other people that I thought would get through! I’m gobsmacked,” she said, on finding out she was
through to Thursday’s final. Congratulations to all those who took part.
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Market Rasen Guides would like to congratulate their leader on the birth of her child Grace May on Monday at 10.16pm, weighing 6lbs 6oz.
Blyth Valley Explorer Scouts experimented with using glow sticks and long exposure on a camera. They thought the result looked like the Poacher logo.
Emma McDonnell of 23rd Antrim Scouts Northern Ireland was the first 10-13 to complete the Poacher challenge. Zianne Lowe of 1st Caistor Guides was the
Division 3, and joint third were 125th Derby and Voyager ESU. Happy 19th Birthday Mikel Newgarth from everyone at 2nd Carlisle Scouts on Storybook Legends.
first camper to complete the 14-17 Challenge. The winner of the adult international quiz held on Monday evening was the team from Sleaford Division Guiding 1. Second was Sleaford
Movie Legends chiefs Alan and Claire are not afraid to get stuck in with the jobs that need to be done. 1st Bassingham Scouts would like to thank them for trying to keep our services running.
Sam Reilly says: “My fiancè is Harry Griffen. “We met four years ago today at Poacher on the medical team, we got engaged last September and we are getting married in June!” 33rd Barnsley Salem are on the Storybook Guides and Senior subcamp. Anyone is Section are having an welcome! unbirthday tea party Happy 19th Birthday to at 2.30pm tomorrow one of our leaders, Mikel at their campsite. Newgarth, from everyone Their theme is Alice in at 2nd Carlisle Scouts on Wonderland and they Storybook Legends.
Breathtaking display from world-famous Imps by Sarah Paget The main arena was abuzz with the sounds of motorcycle engines as the Imps Motorcycle Display Team entertained yesterday lunchtime. With their striking red uniforms, the internationally renowned team of 34 riders wowed the expectant crowd with their speed and tricks. The three sections of Mascots (Mini’s), Junior and Senior riders took turns to demonstrate their skills and teamwork during the half hour display. One of the youngest gained applause and laughter by setting up for a record breaking jump over 28 Imps, only for them all to run away after he started his approach. The crowd
were spellbound by the tricks and turns of speed as the Imps performed cross-overs and reverse cross overs, pyramids and flying angels amongst many other tricks and feats. Everyone in the arena held their breath as five of the senior riders jumped a ramp through two flaming pillars as the black smoke and flames billowed over the campsite. The display ended with the iconic big pyramid - five bikes ridden with 18 riders balanced atop. The pyramid carefully made a full turn of the area complete with the Union Flag at the top. Emily Hawthorn, 13 and Mari Porton where watching the display with their Guide Unit 1st Barnt Green from
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Movie Legends. “It was amazing! It was really nerve wracking [to watch] we kept holding our breath,” said Emily. “It blew my mind. I’d be too scared to do that. I think they are incredible,” said Mari. Following the display the makeshift pit area was filled with awed spectators eager to speak to their new found idols, taking photographs, gaining signatures and speaking to the Imps about their experiences. Imp Dylan Tompson, 15, explained how he came to join the team. “My cousin was in the team and persuaded me to join. I’ve been a member for four years. My favourite show is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo,” he said.
Newspaper Team Leader - David Parker Deputy Newspaper Team Leader - Sarah Paget Reporters: Holly Sloan, James Traynor, Hamish Arnold, Jake Dixon and Abbie McFarlane.
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