Wednesday 27th July 2016 - Blair Atholl Jamborette

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Wednesday 27th July 2016
We Have A Real Life Inventor On Site
Stuart Clark, who is a member of staff at Robertson Subcamp, has invented a
revolutionary bracelet that indicates exposure to ultraviolet radiation. This award
winning product is
exclusive to Tiso for the time being, but is available at the
Scout Shop here at Blair Atholl.
This bracelet starts off with a white inner and a blue outer, when exposed to UV
radiation the white braiding turns blue, (the shading of blue changes depending on the
intensity of the radiation), when the white turns blue you should seek shade or apply
sun protection. Stuart came up with this idea as a result of sunburn complaints at
Blair Atholl 2014 when he was a Subcamp Leader so he thought that people needed as way
of knowing when sun protection needed to be applied/re-applied while still being able
to have fun and get on with everyday activities. Stuart manufactured this product at his
own business after he graduated Dundee University studying Product Design. At the moment
the business only makes the SolarVis bracelet but he is hoping to expand in the future.
By Bradley and Lorna
Read All About It...
We have now had many flattering articles written about our camp and the wonder time our Scouts are having
with all the activities offered by their Leaders. You can read one of these articles on STV News online at
stv.tv/news/tayside/1361866-scouts-from-around-the-world-descend-on-perthshire-event.
If you missed the news report you can watch it on stv.tv/news/tayside/1361866-scouts-from-around-the-worlddescend-on-perthshire-event.
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Wednesday 27th July 2016
Bothy Cycle
Climbing wall
Martial Arts
Climbing is one of the activities
that you can do. It is located beside the Leaders tents. There is a
wall and a Jacobs ladder to climb
up. The wall is seven metres tall
and the ladder is 10 metres tall.
You climb the wall on your own,
and it can take as little as seven
seconds! You can climb the Jacobs ladder with somebody else
but it’s possible to do the ladder
on your own.
We spoke to one of the leaders on
the climbing wall and he said that
everyone got to the top and that
the activity is very easy.
Martial Arts have been taking
place this week in a marquee
by the Kastle. With smiles all
round we observed a group of
about a dozen taking part in this
activity. They started off with a
friendly game of ninja before
moving onto learning some
fighting techniques such as
jabbing and the uppercut.
We noticed that a few of those
participating had some
experience so we asked them for
A few words about why they
enjoy martial arts.
Delaney: “It really helps release
stress”
Andrew: “Lets me release my
internal anger”
Josh: “Great imagining pads as
people”
Abbie: “Learned how to protect
myself”
By Eoghan and Shay
The Bothy Cycle is one of the activities available at Blair Atholl. It is an
overnight cycle exploring the hills
near Blair Atholl.
After interviewing Daniel from Maclean who took part in the cycle on
Sunday night and Monday morning
we have decided to share his experience with you.
When asked to describe the Cycle in
four words Daniel said “A banterful
cycling experience”. He told us that
he felt it was appropriate for a wide
range of cycling abilities as the journey itself was not overly challenging.
There was a small group of only five
explorers so he felt that the team got
to know each other well and quickly.
Unfortunately due to a mix up at QM
the dinner consisted of nothing but
dry bread and jam. Or at least this is
what they were told; there was in fact
also no jam. As Daniel himself said
to us: “THERE IS NO JAM!
WHERE IS MY JAM?!”
He also told us that there was a slight
midgie problem and that someone
fell out of their hammock onto the
person below them.
Despite the small food mix up Daniel
still had a brilliant time and he told us
that the leaders were friendly and enthusiastic, giving them an impromptu
Latin lesson as they were travelling.
It seems that the Bothy Cycle was a
successful and enjoyable experience
even though Daniel fears he will have
recurring nightmares about being attacked by a piece of dry bread.
by Alice and Isla
Some Scouts had signed up for
another activities but had been
moved onto climbing and they
loved it. The Leader also said that
it wasn’t very fun to be a Leader
on.
Meike Valkonet from the Netherlands from Murray took part in
the climbing wall on the first day
and she thought it was very easy
and fun because she likes
climbing. She managed the ladder
and the climbing wall on her own.
She did the wall blind folded and
didn’t find it too difficult.
By Logan Cosgrove and Melle
Engels from Subcamp Murray.
We are flying our Flag’s at half mast today as a mark of respect for our fellow Scout who died at
the Finland Jamboree. Our thoughts go out to their family and friends.
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Wednesday 27th July 2016
Hurling
Hurling, the fastest sport in the world. At MacLean Subcamp during chill time, Luke Shannon and Katrἰn Fridmey did a number of interesting activities. Luke
and Katrἰn played hurling, talked some gossip
with people went to a campfire with hot chocolate
and chilled out at camp. Not knowing what hurling was I asked Luke, he said “Hurling is the fastest sport in the world. It is a mix between lacrosse,
football, rugby, and pain.” The “hurl” is a waist
height, ash-wood paddle. At first I thought he was
carrying a very large wooden spoon. The ball,
called a sliotar, varies in size. It is very hard,
catching it hurts. Hurling is a major sport in
Ireland. If you would like to play, come to
MacLean Subcamp and find Luke’s camp next to
the big white tent with the Irish flag.
Ready Steady Cook by Alice and Isla
Ready Steady Cook is one of the activities available at Blair Atholl. The participants are split into small groups
and given one mystery ingredient that they must include in their meal. These ingredients can be anything from
soy sauce to jam. One of the groups we talked to had been given vinegar and were making pasta with fruit
salad. Another group were given jam and they let us try some of the rice pudding they made with it, which
tasted divine.
The participants said that they enjoyed the base but that it was challenging if you have no cooking experience
as you had to come up with your own recipes. All in all it seemed that it was a very enjoyable experience that
gave people a chance to try something they wouldn’t usually attempt.
Cultural Zone
If you go along to the Cultural Zone you will be
greeted by the sweet smell of freshly made
tablet baked by Rachel. Tablet is a traditional
Scottish treat that is loved by all. We asked
Rachel a few questions on the method of
making tablet. She told us that tablet takes on
average 45 minutes to make and at least an hour
to cool. It is a combination of butter, sugar, cold
water, condensed milk, and vanilla essence.
Rachel learned how to make tablet from a young age from watching her mother and
grandmother cooking it. We tried tablet for the first time today. From our reactions
and comments of its sweet taste she was honoured and proud of her tablet.
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Wednesday 27th July 2016
International Scout Games
We went to the activity, International Scout Games we asked Pasha the
questions that needed to be asked!
What is your favourite thing about Kubb? “how terrible the
Scandinavians are at kubb considering its their game”
What is the best international game? “Steal the bacon from the
USA”(for more information contact Pasha or most Americans).
If you could bring a sport to this activity what would it be?”I would
like to bring trampoline dodge ball because it would be so much fun
and different”
Were there any accidents?”kubb concussion, she passed out after the activity”.
‘‘Whoop whoop!!’’
There is no I In Team is the activity if you like teamwork. It’s all about working together and listening to
each other. In the activity you will play different games
that is all about teamwork.
‘‘It’s good,’’ Gregor from Stewart told us, ‘my patrol
wanted to do this activity together and I am glad I said
yes.’ Gregor’s favourite game was the human pyramid,
even though theirs collapsed.
Melle from Murray chose the activity because she
thought it was going to be fun, and she was not
disappointed. The blindfolded chain was her favourite
activity.
Another game is the ‘untie your hands’ game, Amy’s favourite one. This enthusiastic scout from MacLean
couldn’t untie their circle, but she had fun anyway. She chose there is no I In Team because one of her leaders
runs the activity.
The leaders themselves never get bored. ‘Every group is different, so it’s always fun.’ Leader Laurence told us.
They have a few tricks to keep everyone enthusiastic. Jokes, claps, songs and ‘whoop whoops’ keep everyone
happy.
But what is the secret to this magical thing named ‘teamwork’? ‘You’ve got to listen to each other’ Melle from
Murray offered. ‘Especially to your group leader’ Amy and Gregor
agree, but who this leader would be is still up for debate.
Squirrels plant thousands of new
trees each year simply by forgetting where they put their acorns.
‘Sometimes, some people just
stand out’ Leader Laurence told
us. A real leader is someone
who listens to others and
combines the best ideas. But
what is a leader without the rest
of the team?
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The Lawn Bowling winner
Ewound Van Wijk
Wednesday 27th July 2016
What one thing would you change?
HorrorScopes
 Stop poverty
 Turn rain off/sun on switch
 Peoples attitude to change from war to peace
 People to respect each other and to accept
differences
 Everyone to have a pointy tent
 Chocolate to have no calories
 Everyone to be happy about looks
 Instantly warm feet when it gets cold
 You start off gray haired and older you get
the darker your hair becomes
 Electricity/TV in tents
 Showers with on/off switch
 Higher water pressure in the boys showers
please
 No war
By Logan Cosgrove and Melle Engels
Interviewing
Brigadier Melville Jameson CBE
Morrison - Beware the Dementors. They were seen
last night flying above Morrison Subcamp. Strange
sounds were coming from the center of your camp.
Remember to check your patrol members every
morning to make sure none were grabbed and taken
to Azkaban. Dementors are known to be especially fond of
scouts that have a belly full of IrnBru.
Stewart - Stewart sounds very much like stew. The Zombies
make a wonderful stew with fresh meat. There is a rumor that
the Zombies have a recipe for International Stew – yum. Do
not wander about after dark or you may find yourself in a pot.
You may be the main course, served with chips of course.
MacDonald - Goblins, werewolves, trolls. They are nothing
compared to ghosts. Ghosts are hard to see, travel in groups,
and love to slime people. They fly straight through you and
grab your appendix on the way – Tim is the only one safe in
camp. Beware MacDonald – George has not paid the tax the
ghosts demanded and the only way to stay safe is to sleep covered in green slime.
Robertson - The animals in Robertson will come alive Thursday night. They will be prowling the campsite looking for unsuspecting scouts to lick to death. Beware the monkeys, they
are known to throw things at you - smelly, stinky things. Watch
out for the elephants, they might pack you up in their trunks
and ship you to the cold Arctic regions. Keep a mouse in your
pocket to protect yourself from them.
Murray - The big chill. It’s not cold – yet. Mr. Freeze is coming to Murray. Popsicles all around. Frozen scout treats. Scout
flavoured ice cream. Little frozen toes, noses, ears. Oh, the joy!
Fill the ice bin. Winter is here. Murray is Frozen, ha ha ha
Maclean - Brave -hah! Wait until Frankenstein walks into
Blair Atholl recieved an important visititor today
who is Melville Jameson CBE one of the Queen’s
representatives. In his own word Melville Jameson
CBE said “I visited Blair Atholl in 2014 which I
enjoyed dearly and decided to come back this year”
he further said “I really like the way Scouts are
charming and well mannered and how each time I
have came to Blair I have received a warm
welcome”.
MacLean Subcamp tomorrow night. Nothing scares him,
well, maybe a scout who hasn’t showered since the start
of camp. Frankie is looking for a bride. All girls in MacLean should wear their best clothes. Frankie promises an
electric time for the lucky bride. Listen carefully for the
sound of dragging feet during the night, it may be yours.
Grampian Night 2017
6th - 12th August
FUN, ADVENTURE & CHALLENGE
AT TEMPLAR’S PARK CAMPSITE
OPEN TO ALL SCOUT & GUIDES
AGED 10 - 18
GRAMPIAN - NIGHTS.ORG.UK
The job of Melville Jameson CBE is he organises
and supervises the Royal Visits and ensures the
Queens safety when visiting the lovely country side
of Kinross and Perthshire.
Camp Chief Sharkey added “It’s a honour and a Privilege to get such a visit from VIP`s like Melville Jameson
CBE and for Blair Atholl Staff and participants to give such a warm welcome”.
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Wednesday 27th July 2016
Weather Forecast
Thursday
Clouding over
after a bright
start with some
rain, then bright
with sunny spells
and just a few showers.
National Explorer Weekend
Scotland
2nd - 4th of September at the
Bonaly Outdoor Centre Pentland.
Application forms can be found on
the Scouts Scotland website, and
additional details can be found on
the Explorer Scouts Scotland
Facebook page. The almost-allinclusive (you will need to provide
your own food and transport to
and from the camp) price for the
event is £35 per participant, and
£15 per Leader .
On Site Scout Shop
PRICES SLASHED
pop by
for a bargain
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Thursday’s
Notices
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11 am Atholantics
Subcamps dismantle
9 pm Closing
Campfire