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Rhineland Adventure 2010
Ely Scout District is planning to take a contingent of Scouts & Explorer Scouts to
4 contingent leaders* visited Germany between 22-24 January to explore the local area and firm up plans for the summer expedition during which scouts & explorers scouts are expected to have the chance to:
- Visit the historic city of Koblenz
- Take a boat trip along the Rhine or Moselle
- Take part in joint activities with scouts from a wide range of countries, make new friends and learn about other cultures.
- Work towards gaining their Global Challenge & International group Awards
Fund-raising
All contingent members are expected to take part in the fund-raising events to be held during the Spring and Summer terms to help raise £2,500 to cover activities/excursions in Germany and help keep the cost of the trip down to £285 per contingent member.
Key Dates
| Date | Who's this for? | Details |
| 13th Feb (Sat) | Leaders/Scouts/Explorers | Bookings close. All Deposits/registration forms from Scouts/Explorers & Leaders to be with Ian Weatherall. |
| 22 Feb. (Monday) | Contingent Leaders & Explorers | Information meeting for Leaders & Explorer Scouts at City of Ely College (7.30pm-930pm) |
| 6th March | Contingent members & Leaders | 2nd Payments to reach Ian Weatherall by today |
| 7th March (Sunday) | All Contingent Leaders | Planning meeting @ Littleport Scout Centre (11am -2pm) |
| 7th March (Sunday) | All Contingent members | Team building event, Littleport Scout Centre (2pm - 6pm). Meeting with parents 5pm-6pm |
| 27th March (Saturday) | Contingent members | Fund-raising event; Bag packing at Waitrose's Ely store (rota applies, 0830-17.00) |
| 8th May (Saturday) | Contingent members & Leaders | 3rd Payments to reach Ian Weatherall by today |
| 27th June (Sunday) |
Contingent members & Leaders |
Leaders' planning meeting, followed by afternoon Contingent/parents meeting & BBQ(tbc). Venue tbc |
| 3rd July (Saturday) | Contingent members & Leaders | Final Payments to reach Ian Weatherall by today |
| 23rd July (Friday) |
Contingent members & Leaders |
Check-in night for main contingent & parents, (venue/times tbc) |
| 25th July (Sunday) | Advance party of Leaders | Departs UK |
| 26th July (Monday) | Contingent members | Main contingent departs UK |
| 4th August (Wednesday) | Contingent members | Contingent returns to UK |
The District Contingent at 27 February 2010
- Scouts: 1st Ely Troop (6); 2nd Ely Troop (1); Haddenham Troop (3); Littleport Troop (6): Sutton Troop (7); Witchford Troop (1); 14th Cambridge Troop (6).
- Explorers: District Explorer Scouts (12); March Explorers (9); 14th Cambridge Explorers (6).
Leader Team at 27 February 2010
Contingent Leader: David Briston (District Commissioner)
Admin Manager: Ian Weatherall (Scout Fellowship)
Team: Explorer Scout Commissioner - John Wells; Explorer Scout Leaders - Louise Smith & Jeff Parker (Ely); Jono Harwood & Michelle Blunden (March); Scout Leaders - Michelle Palmer (Littleport); Elaine Chamberlain, Charlie Hale & Jared Fortin (Sutton). Others - Jane Lucas (Supporter).
22nd-24th January 2010: Pre-Event Visit
With an early start at Ian's suggestion, John, Elaine, Ian & David left Littleport around 6 a.m. and headed for The Channel Tunnel. 481 miles later after rather too many food stops, with France, Belgium & Holland behind them the team arrived to find freezing temperatures in Germany. Having collected the key to Georgehaus, from the local filling station & we eventually arrived at Brex (4 km later), our weekend home from home, being a splendid & heavily wooded campsite with snow on the ground; well off the beaten track. Removing the heavily chained security poles, in the dark & at -7C, with initially John's lighter (for light) was a challenge in its self. Wood gatherers were dispatched, fire lit in Georgehaus & then off to the village for a Dinner.
When the team eventually braved the sub-zero temperatures, on Saturday morning, they started to realise the potential of a "traditional" Scouting summer expedition that Scouts, Explorers & Leaders would benefit from in the much warmer summer temperatures. Our German Host, Reinhard, showed us around the expansive campsite set in the valley alongside a meandering mountain stream in full flow with meltwater, where the UK contingent are likely to meet up with Scouts from Germany, France & Holland in the summer. He came armed with load of maps & tourist literature giving ideas for local visits, walks etc. which Ian will reviewing in time for the Team building day & meeting with parents on 7th March.
On Saturday afternoon we visited the historic city of Koblenz, returning to Bendorf to sample a local restaurant before turning in.
Home by 9pm, Sunday evening.
Here are some pictures from our visit to Brex:
Sitemap; Our site - site 7; Reihnard, Elaine, John & Ian on tour; David.
Bottom Row (L-R)
Off-site shopping (3km); Georghaus; Viaduct; small on site car park.
Information & Booking Forms
All contingent enquiries to Ian Weatherall, Admin Manager (Germany expedition): email: district-secretary@elydistrictscouts.org.uk
Email 28 Feb 2010 - EHICs & Travel Insurance [download size 97Kb]
Email to Contingent 27 Feb 2010 (Team building event & payment 2) [download size 97Kb]
Booking Information Letter: Jan 2010 [download size 154Kb]
Initial Letter to Parents: Dec 2009 [download size 125Kb]
Frequently Asked Questions (will be posted here)
Directions for City of Ely College (22nd February 2010)
Directions to Littleport Meeting (7th March 2010)
