Carols and 14 to 18 year olds

Been to two Carol Services this week. The second I went to, to see a friend pick up an award.

They were both good services, however the second one had a large number of Explorer Scouts, now anyone who works with the 14 to 18 age group will know that Carol Services are not at the top of the list when it comes to events that young people want to go to.

So why the difference ?

When both sets of leaders are very good, but the second grouping have created a cross district community - is this the key to why so many attended ?

Where were they

Went an Activity Conference on Sunday - had a great time - Alan Hinks was the keynote Speaker - fantastic - not a Mountain Climber my self - just a Hill Walker - but he was on top form.

A good number of people at the event - but the not as many as there could have been.

Want to get out Canoeing - but too ill currently - whats the betting that when the I am better the weather - will be rubbish !

View from the back

Well visited an Explorer Unit the other Night, arrived the place was buzzing. The week before they had been out Orienteering to gain point for Food.

This week using the food they had gained they had to produce a 3 course meal on two burners !

Well I love food and was pleased to be invited to invited to join them, the food was first class ! they even had a cheese board (my personal favorite).

The leaders were very welcoming as were the Young People.

The First of many to visit. Hope they are all this good.