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Well it is 6 AM ....

Anyone for Cricket

But of a wet day and evening. But doesn't stop a bit of cricket. Tonight's tea was Spag Bol ( very nice ) and Ginger Sponge and Custard. Tea was wrapped up with an After Eight. Mr Grills ( never can spell his name) appeared briefly but disappeared when the rain arrived.
Congratulations to Matt and Vicki re Chief Scout Gold Award ...again

Washing Up

After breakfast, there is the wonderful job of washing up. Check out the enthusiasm of this lot - Dickens Patrol today for all those lovely chores ..

Opening Festival

It was a long opening ceremony but we had to get 9000 people in the arena. We had everyone themed song - some more dramatic than others

First tea successful

First tea a success - Sweet and Sour and Chocolate Cake. Soon off to the opening ceremony and Peak has officially started.
We have made friends with the Norwegian Scouts next door and Scottish Girl Guides behind us. Hopefully we might get some sleep !

Fun in the sun

Just about settled in - thanks for everyone who helped this morning. A bit of down time and then party ...!

All we need are Scouts

Well it's up

The marquee is up - well it went up and down a few times after several disagreements were poles and stitching should be. Good news is we are not a massive walk from the toilets and away from the massive sound system we heard from the stage. Thanks to everyone who helped tonight.

10 Facts on Malawi and Scouting by Ethan

• Malawi was formally Nyassaland
• Capital - Lilongwe
• Currency - Malawian Kwacha
• Population - 16.36 Million
• Official Language - English / Chichewa
• Scout Motto - Unity and Freedom
• One of the smallest countries in Africa 
• Scouts Association of Malawi was established in 1931
• The Scout Association of Malawi has 4,000 members
• The Scout Association of Malawi was disallowed between 1964 to 1996

Malawi Linking - Scouts

As part of our link with 2nd Mzuzu Scouts, Matt is collecting £1 from each Scout so we can send badges, neckers and a few gifts nearly 8,500 Kilometres. Please give generously...

Absolutely ......

Scout Fact

31 million people are active in Scouting across the world – that’s equal to the population of Peru.

We are off to ShAFF - Saturday 21st March

7th are off to ShAFF - the UK's leading Adventure Film Festival. Nearly the whole Troop are going, so if you are not yet aboard then come on and join the ShAFF train from Dronfield  ......