Updated - Sunday 15:00

Due to various problems with the time machine the cubs have been delayed and will not be arriving back until 16:45 - 17:00 this afternoon

NEWS SO FAR

Everyone arrived safely on Friday evening. The journey was much longer than expected due to an accident on the motorway. The Cubs were very well behaved.

After settling in, we went for a walk, to explore the site.

Everyone slept well. We have had breakfast.

Very soon we will enter the time machine to start our journey back in time.

I’ll let you know how we got on IF we get back.

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Even though we are still in the past we have managed to get an update through to you all back in 2009. The time machines first port of call was the Roman era where we made some Roman army bread and some wonderful mosaics. (Pictured below). 

We then moved on to Tudor times where we made some original Tudor rope. After this we had a crate challenge that everyone really enjoyed and showed some fantastic teamwork. I think the record was 10 crates (Picture below).

We're now sitting down to a Royal roast dinner feast that even Henry VIII would be proud of.

All being well the time machine should bring us back to 2009 just in time to get home tomorrow afternoon.

Dear Parents,

          Below is a useful check list of items for camp. It is a good idea to let your child pack their own bag once you have laid out the items together so they know what is in it. Try to pack each days clothes in a separate plastic bag, then if they happen to put something wet in the bag everything else doesn’t get wet. Have a separate bag for jumper and long trousers. Please feel free to add to the list if necessary. Even though we are staying inside, the evenings can get cold. Any questions don’t hesitate to ring me.

 Camp Check List

Suggestion - Named camera   

Sleeping Bag (No sleeping bag cases they only get lost!)            

Hat (if cold)

2 Black Sacks           

Blankets                                                         Pillow (Dark pillowcase recommended!)

Wash Kit                                                        Hand Towel   

Loo Roll                                                         3 Tea Towels                                          2 Pegs                                                        

Named Hanger (suitable for hanging trousers on)

Bag for Dirty Clothes                                   Wellies (NAMED)               

Trainers          (more the better)                Socks             

Pants                                                               T-shirts

Shorts                                                             Long Trousers(avoid jeans)

Warm Jumpers                                              Warm Nightwear

Weatherproof Coat                         Torch    (with new + spare batts)               

TEDDY (compulsory)            Swimwear & Towel (just in case!)

Named or decorated Drinks Bottle (Empty Fruit Shoot or similar)

All Cutlery and plates are now provided

NO SHELL SUITS (dangerous around campfire)

NO PENKNIVES

Please Bring A Cake To Share  (homemade even better!)

Send plenty of old clothes, the cubs will get dirty. Any old clothes are fine.

Meet Felbridge Village Hall Car Park at 2pm Friday

 Arrive and leave in Uniform. (Any shoes)

Collection 3.30pm Sunday from Car Park  (but check website for ETA)

PERMISSION TO CAMP FORMS MUST be handed in to Simon Bennett on arrival. NO cub will be allowed to stay without this form.

All MEDICINES TO BE CLEARLY MARKED with name and instructions.

All activities will be run in accordance with the Scout Association Safety Rules. The Camp Organisers can accept no responsibility for personal equipment, clothing and effects and the Scout Association does not provide insurance in respect of such items.

PLEASE INFORM US IF YOUR CHILD IS ALLERGIC TO ANYTHING OR ANY FOOD. MAJOR DIET PROBLEMS. (See Programme)

 PLEASE TELL SIMON IN ADVANCE.

POCKET MONEY - No more than £10 only to spend. In a named envelope please.

NIGHT FEAST - Each cub can bring items for the first night. Must be in a sealable SMALL container. Not too much please, about 50p worth will do.

No Chewing/Bubble gum.

No Radios, Mobile Phones or Gameboys etc.

Should the need arise our home contact will be:

Linda Hainge                       Beeches, Rowplatt Lane Felbridge.

01342 323304 or 07761 369912

Please Do Not Visit Site Unless Prior Arrangement Has Been Made as this can often upset a child who has been fine.

Please do not ask parents on camp to keep you informed on your child, it is unfair on them and they may inadvertently give out a negative message through misinterpreting how a cub handles life on camp. Call me if concerned.

I will always contact a parent if a serious problem arose or if a cub continued to be unhappy.

 All Parents on camp have been Police Checked

My Mobile is 07788877995 (I will check for messages most nights)

( Back up Mobile 07050163379 Can’t text this one)

You can follow our fun on the Group web site www.hedgecourtscouts.co.uk and click on Gilwell 2009 Camp