Blimey. It's almost at an end. Just when we thought that the intensity couldn't get any higher, it did last night - and that's continued into today. We sometimes see the Explorers, but, most of the time, they're off swapping things. The Sombreros are looking good!
The rest of today's going to be taken up with starting to take things down, and then, this evening, it's the Closing Ceremony. We're not sure exactly what's going to take place here, but it starts at 9pm and there are rumours of a particularly impressive firework display... I guess it'll be on the Community Channel.
So - how to sum up a pretty unforgettable two weeks? Your intrepid correspondent (okay - it's Andy, hence the intrepid bit!) is at the keyboard with Steve O, and we've looked at that sentance to try and figure out the next one. Erm...
Not sure that we can sum it up easily. What have been the best bits for us are kids wandering in to the campsite with Scouts from all over the world in tow, or have grabbed some clothes and taken them over to the Nigerians, or that they gave their free gift vouchers away. They've been fantastic, and are a huge credit to Solihull, their parents, and to themselves.
They're already planning a reunion in November - and are all signed up as Service Team for the next one - so we think that they've enjoyed themselves! We'll keep the website going for a little while afterwards to get some photos on - please do let Andy have copies - and to ensure that they can keep in touch with each other.
And that's it. There'll be an update tomorrow from the coach, technology permitting, detailing a better estimate as to our arrival time - other than that, thanks for reading, and we came third in the footie!
Cheers,
Andy, Gareth, Naomi, Roy, and Steve.
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4 comments:
Congratulations on coming third in the footie. (I assume there were more than three teams participating).
Who pipped you to first and second place?
Can now breath again after footbal as Sophie does tend to come of worse in these events LOL
KLook forward to seeing you all tomorrow have a great evening and safe journey.
Thank you to all the leaders for heklping to provide such a wonderful experience for the explores. Without your support it would have not been possible.
Bye for now
mommy martian,
Thanks guys for keeping us up to date with all that you've done. You've kept us entertained at home.Can't wait for all the dirty washing tomorrow.... Enjoy the closing ceremony and have a safe journey home Love to you all
Mrs Flic. XX
Thanks to all of you for everything you have done to allow all of us to have such a great Jamboree. Yes even us back here have felt involved thanks to all of your updates. We know all the explores have had fun and an experience of a lifetime. Looking forward to the Washing! and the noise of having them back home!!
Have a safe journey
Love to all SuzanneXX
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