So after a long drive or flight for some of the Core Team, we have all arrived home safely after the clear-up on saturday and Sunday morning.
Most of us arrived home at about 11pm last night after catching an earlier ferry from Calais. It was great to have a good nights sleep in our own beds... :-)
It's now time for us to sort this out this end and wrap everything-up and look forward to a County trip in 2012....?
Cheers
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Monday, 31 August 2009
Saturday, 29 August 2009
Good afternoon everyone...
Just an update to let you know that the coaches have just left Kandersteg for their journey home.
We woke this morning to a misty and chilly campsite but all where 'Beavering' around to pack up their sites.
Many are very tired and will use the coach journey to catch-up on their sleep, all have said that they have had a great week and we, the Core team, will be here until tomorrow morning before we leave.
It is anticipated that the coaches should arrive in Guidford at 6am tomorrow... don't forget to set you alarms...!
This will be the last blog entry from Kandersteg from me, we hope you will still enjoy the pictures which I will continue to upload over the next few days.
S0, they have left and are on their way home... thank you for reading the blogs and the very complimentary comments.
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Just an update to let you know that the coaches have just left Kandersteg for their journey home.
We woke this morning to a misty and chilly campsite but all where 'Beavering' around to pack up their sites.
Many are very tired and will use the coach journey to catch-up on their sleep, all have said that they have had a great week and we, the Core team, will be here until tomorrow morning before we leave.
It is anticipated that the coaches should arrive in Guidford at 6am tomorrow... don't forget to set you alarms...!
This will be the last blog entry from Kandersteg from me, we hope you will still enjoy the pictures which I will continue to upload over the next few days.
S0, they have left and are on their way home... thank you for reading the blogs and the very complimentary comments.
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Friday, 28 August 2009
Its turned out to me a really nice afternoon here, the sun has been out and all the units are now returning to the Tower for their last night here.
I was in kandersteg town this afternoon and saw a number of units buying gifts to take home, I'm sure some of you will be lucky...
To Andrea... we miss you very much. Come back to Surrey soon. :-)
Our next update will be tomorrow when we will let you know that all the groups have set off home. If you get a chance, view the KISC webcam just after 12pm when you'll see a field of red shirts just before they get on their buses... View the webcam here
Ciao...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
I was in kandersteg town this afternoon and saw a number of units buying gifts to take home, I'm sure some of you will be lucky...
To Andrea... we miss you very much. Come back to Surrey soon. :-)
Our next update will be tomorrow when we will let you know that all the groups have set off home. If you get a chance, view the KISC webcam just after 12pm when you'll see a field of red shirts just before they get on their buses... View the webcam here
Ciao...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Hello happy campers... where have we been?
Well, we have had internet connection problems again, the systems that we have been working on was turned off and nobody told us... Two and a half days of no connevtion to be finally told this morning that the router has been turned off, packed in a box and stored while the KISC refurbishment take place... anyway we're back...
So what have we been upto, very much the same as other days here. Hiking, rafting, shopping, eating and sleeping...!
the weather is generally good with a little bit of rain dropped in here and there. This morning the sun is out and its quite warm but all the mountain tops are visable.
We think some of the groups are looking forward to going home but others want to continue on... I can tell you that the Core team are tired and looking forward to there beds at home.
We are looking forward to our camp fire tonight with other groups from other countries...
All the groups/units have been really good and everyone is very complimentary of our Surrey Scouts and Explorers.
Tomorrow will see the four coaches leave us here at Kandersteg at about 12.45pm starting their journey's home.
We will update the blog as soon as they have left. the Core Team will remain on site until Sunday am when they will set-off having cleared up.
Newsletters have been updated on the county K9 site click here to view
So, until then... Ciao...!
Mike (PR & Media Team)
Well, we have had internet connection problems again, the systems that we have been working on was turned off and nobody told us... Two and a half days of no connevtion to be finally told this morning that the router has been turned off, packed in a box and stored while the KISC refurbishment take place... anyway we're back...
So what have we been upto, very much the same as other days here. Hiking, rafting, shopping, eating and sleeping...!
the weather is generally good with a little bit of rain dropped in here and there. This morning the sun is out and its quite warm but all the mountain tops are visable.
We think some of the groups are looking forward to going home but others want to continue on... I can tell you that the Core team are tired and looking forward to there beds at home.
We are looking forward to our camp fire tonight with other groups from other countries...
All the groups/units have been really good and everyone is very complimentary of our Surrey Scouts and Explorers.
Tomorrow will see the four coaches leave us here at Kandersteg at about 12.45pm starting their journey's home.
We will update the blog as soon as they have left. the Core Team will remain on site until Sunday am when they will set-off having cleared up.
Newsletters have been updated on the county K9 site click here to view
So, until then... Ciao...!
Mike (PR & Media Team)
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Good morning everyone,
Newsletter number 11 available, click here.
The weather here is a little misty this morning with all the mountains covered with cloud butthat won't stop our intrepid 'explorers'! Let's hope it clears up this afternoon?
The camp site is now quiet after another successful breakfast serving by our marvellous catering team.
No matter how damp it is, how cold or warm it might be, the enthusiasm of the Scouts for adventure has be magnificent... these guys are having a great time and we are sure that many of them will come back to Switzerland again in the future.
Take a look at our picture gallery, click here to get a little insite to what the Scouts are up to...
That's all for now..,
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Newsletter number 11 available, click here.
The weather here is a little misty this morning with all the mountains covered with cloud butthat won't stop our intrepid 'explorers'! Let's hope it clears up this afternoon?
The camp site is now quiet after another successful breakfast serving by our marvellous catering team.
No matter how damp it is, how cold or warm it might be, the enthusiasm of the Scouts for adventure has be magnificent... these guys are having a great time and we are sure that many of them will come back to Switzerland again in the future.
Take a look at our picture gallery, click here to get a little insite to what the Scouts are up to...
That's all for now..,
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Good morning all from a very soggy Kandersteg...
Newslettet 10 has been uploaded, please click here to view.
As you can guess, we've had a VERY wet night here in Switzerland and there is currently a low cloud over the site. We awoke at 6am (5am UK time) it was hammering down. We then found that we have had leaks in some tentage which is now being dealt with. However, despite the bad night we have had happy campers this morning :-) Breakfast was interesting as we had to serve 250 persons inside the Tower rather than outside, for those of you who know the size of the Towers's hall, you will know how difficult that can be...
Anyway, the site is now quite as we are in the final week of Kanderstegs season. If you can see the webcam here, you will note that some new modular buildings have arrived as the Chalet is getting a re-fit.
OK, that's all for know, will hopefully update later today...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Newslettet 10 has been uploaded, please click here to view.
As you can guess, we've had a VERY wet night here in Switzerland and there is currently a low cloud over the site. We awoke at 6am (5am UK time) it was hammering down. We then found that we have had leaks in some tentage which is now being dealt with. However, despite the bad night we have had happy campers this morning :-) Breakfast was interesting as we had to serve 250 persons inside the Tower rather than outside, for those of you who know the size of the Towers's hall, you will know how difficult that can be...
Anyway, the site is now quite as we are in the final week of Kanderstegs season. If you can see the webcam here, you will note that some new modular buildings have arrived as the Chalet is getting a re-fit.
OK, that's all for know, will hopefully update later today...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Monday, 24 August 2009
Morning all,
It's another gorgeous day here in sunny Switzerland, the mountains look so beautiful this morning.
Everyone is up and already away on their activities and all were happy at breakfast this morning.
We have a International evening tonight at the Chalet when we will encourage Groups to go and interact with other from those countries that are represented on site, by all counts, those that attended last week had a great evening.
Spethorne Exps are already making a name for themselves by being very loud and enthusastic which great and we thank Ravi for a full rendidtion of the Home and Away theme tune this morning that woke us all up...Not!
Football seems to big already this week and we feel there may be an England v's Germany match coming up later in the week?
That's all for now... hopefully will update later today...
Did we win the Ashes???? Who cares....! - Ed
Mike (Media & PR Team)
It's another gorgeous day here in sunny Switzerland, the mountains look so beautiful this morning.
Everyone is up and already away on their activities and all were happy at breakfast this morning.
We have a International evening tonight at the Chalet when we will encourage Groups to go and interact with other from those countries that are represented on site, by all counts, those that attended last week had a great evening.
Spethorne Exps are already making a name for themselves by being very loud and enthusastic which great and we thank Ravi for a full rendidtion of the Home and Away theme tune this morning that woke us all up...Not!
Football seems to big already this week and we feel there may be an England v's Germany match coming up later in the week?
That's all for now... hopefully will update later today...
Did we win the Ashes???? Who cares....! - Ed
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Hello everyone and thanks for checking out the blog.
Well as you will know, all coaches arrived yesterday, some a little later than others...
All scouts were moved to their respective sites, they set-up and a massive feeding session then took place, the traditional first night BBQ made sure they were all feed and watered and then most went to bed after their long journey...
The Leaders met in the evening and were given their briefing and they to went to bed shortly after...
Sunday morning saw the mist over Kandersteg but that soon went and Groups and Units went off on their respective activities for the day.
As I write, I am look at gorgeous views of mountains here in Switzerland while sitting on the veranda at the KISC.
There are a number of English groups who arrived yesterday including some from Manchester and the South West... we seem to be making friends already with an invitation to the German camp fire tomorrow for some Groups.
If you ever get a chance to come here, please do! It's a gorgeous country with very friendly people.
That's all for now.. more tomorrow
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Well as you will know, all coaches arrived yesterday, some a little later than others...
All scouts were moved to their respective sites, they set-up and a massive feeding session then took place, the traditional first night BBQ made sure they were all feed and watered and then most went to bed after their long journey...
The Leaders met in the evening and were given their briefing and they to went to bed shortly after...
Sunday morning saw the mist over Kandersteg but that soon went and Groups and Units went off on their respective activities for the day.
As I write, I am look at gorgeous views of mountains here in Switzerland while sitting on the veranda at the KISC.
There are a number of English groups who arrived yesterday including some from Manchester and the South West... we seem to be making friends already with an invitation to the German camp fire tomorrow for some Groups.
If you ever get a chance to come here, please do! It's a gorgeous country with very friendly people.
That's all for now.. more tomorrow
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Hi from a very wet Kandersteg today... on 18c and it's been raining all morning.
Well, we have been very busy and we are please to say that all of the 5 coaches returning to the UK left, on time at 12.30pm.
We are now awaiting the arrival of the 4 coaches. We have been told that they are running early and infact boarded an earlier ferry last night at Dover.
We had a great time at the international camp fire last night with 500 scouts from around the world. We we entertained by scouts from the UK, Eire, Spain and Germany... I think everyone will agree that we had a fantastic time.
For the Core Team, we start again with 250 new participants for the next week, we are sure they will have a great time as the site is slowly filling up today and I'm wandering, as I sit looking out of the Chalet, of how were are going to fit 4 coaches in the car park when it's already full...
We will update soon and let you know that the new scouts have arrived. In the meantime, please keep viewing our pictures on the County website.
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Well, we have been very busy and we are please to say that all of the 5 coaches returning to the UK left, on time at 12.30pm.
We are now awaiting the arrival of the 4 coaches. We have been told that they are running early and infact boarded an earlier ferry last night at Dover.
We had a great time at the international camp fire last night with 500 scouts from around the world. We we entertained by scouts from the UK, Eire, Spain and Germany... I think everyone will agree that we had a fantastic time.
For the Core Team, we start again with 250 new participants for the next week, we are sure they will have a great time as the site is slowly filling up today and I'm wandering, as I sit looking out of the Chalet, of how were are going to fit 4 coaches in the car park when it's already full...
We will update soon and let you know that the new scouts have arrived. In the meantime, please keep viewing our pictures on the County website.
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Friday, 21 August 2009
Hi everyone...
Just a quick update at the moment.
Weather is not as warm as it has been here today, we had a downpour last night at about 9pm which is 8pm UK time. we got very wet but the spirit of Scouting continues...
Some groups joined with our friends from Germany around a local camp fire and had a great time. We look forward to the International camp fire tonight when all campers are invited to attend at the camp fire circle... have a look on the picture site tommorrow ...
It is the last activity day for Groups and Units as when they return for their days out they will be kept busy with tidying up theur respective sites and then in the morning stricking camp and boarding their coaches at about 12.45pm leaving here at 1pm (12pm UK time).
We have had a great week with those who are here and we look forward to next week with our new arrivals who should be with us an hour or so after the departing coaches have left... just time for a coffee and a quick clear-up!
Here are some quotes from young people after some of their activities during the week...
So, until later or even tomorrow, we send everyone our best..
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Just a quick update at the moment.
Weather is not as warm as it has been here today, we had a downpour last night at about 9pm which is 8pm UK time. we got very wet but the spirit of Scouting continues...
Some groups joined with our friends from Germany around a local camp fire and had a great time. We look forward to the International camp fire tonight when all campers are invited to attend at the camp fire circle... have a look on the picture site tommorrow ...
It is the last activity day for Groups and Units as when they return for their days out they will be kept busy with tidying up theur respective sites and then in the morning stricking camp and boarding their coaches at about 12.45pm leaving here at 1pm (12pm UK time).
We have had a great week with those who are here and we look forward to next week with our new arrivals who should be with us an hour or so after the departing coaches have left... just time for a coffee and a quick clear-up!
Here are some quotes from young people after some of their activities during the week...
"The rafting on the river aare was awesome because I got pushed in the water so much. The river was so fast you didn’t have to swim and you could relax."
Christie – Banstead Scouts
"The best bit was when the raft hit a large wave under a bridge and we all got thrown off."
Beth, David and Jamie – West End Scouts
"The Simmi rafting was an amazing experience, my best boat ride ever."
Alex Gill – 5th Addlestone Scouts
"The thermal pools were very relaxing and it really made a difference swimming in warm water rather than cold rivers."
Emily Collins Wingate – 1st Fernhurst
So, until later or even tomorrow, we send everyone our best..
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Hi everyone, apologies for not updating the blog yesterday, we just ran out of time!
The weather continues to treat us well here as it is at home we understand - 30c??
All the Troop and units are out on their respective visits whether it is rafting, being local, or on a hilltop or mountain!
The visit to the chocolate shop didn't disappoint those that went (I didn't, too much to do... maybe next week!) but I was fortunate to get some free samples...Yum!
Some of the young people who visited the chocolate factory have made the following quotes... 'I ate like millions of pieces of chocolate and now I feel bad', I like eating all the cheese and chocolate'. 'It was very tasty, yummy!'
We had a visit from some German Scouts who are here on site and helped a couple of Groups with their K9opoly challenge. Also we found some groups seeing how many people that they can get into a Swisscom telephone box... quite amusing!
50 of our Explorer Scouts are rafting on the Simme river today and by all accounts they will be having a great time getting wet and just enjoying the weather...
We look forward to the International Camp Fire on Friday when all the groups on site gather at the camp fire circle...
Check out our newsletters on the main Surrey Scout pages and see some interesting photographs.
The weather continues to treat us well here as it is at home we understand - 30c??
All the Troop and units are out on their respective visits whether it is rafting, being local, or on a hilltop or mountain!
The visit to the chocolate shop didn't disappoint those that went (I didn't, too much to do... maybe next week!) but I was fortunate to get some free samples...Yum!
Some of the young people who visited the chocolate factory have made the following quotes... 'I ate like millions of pieces of chocolate and now I feel bad', I like eating all the cheese and chocolate'. 'It was very tasty, yummy!'
We had a visit from some German Scouts who are here on site and helped a couple of Groups with their K9opoly challenge. Also we found some groups seeing how many people that they can get into a Swisscom telephone box... quite amusing!
50 of our Explorer Scouts are rafting on the Simme river today and by all accounts they will be having a great time getting wet and just enjoying the weather...
We look forward to the International Camp Fire on Friday when all the groups on site gather at the camp fire circle...
Check out our newsletters on the main Surrey Scout pages and see some interesting photographs.
So, here we are gazing out of the chalet window on the main KISC site, listening to a flowing river and the sound of Scouts from all countries enjoying themselves...bliss. Until next time...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Newsletters Available for Download
The daily newsletters from K9 are now available to download from the K9 Microsite at http://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/k9. They are at the bottom of the left column. Keep up to date with everything that's happening in Switzerland.
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
WoW it's warm
A quick update for those of you who are following the blog and it appears that many are...
Again it's glourios sunshine here after a cold start this morning. Troops and Units are out experiencing Switzerland, we are currently waiting for our Units who have been out over night to return. We have been in contact with them and they have said what a wonderful, although challenging experience they have had... Sleeping way up high in the mountains, in a mountain hut, is a wonderful experience.
We have our young people, again on low & high ropes, visiting further afield like Interlaken. Doning life vests and going rafting... now that's an experience that no one should ever miss!
Many of the young people have come back to camp after swimming in the warm natural spas around the area and expressing their 'Thanks' for this... 'The water is so clear and fresh' said one Scout that they wanted to do it again...
Our catering team are working hard as are other members of the Core Team and if any staff from our coach company, BakersDolphin are reading this, your Drivers are brilliant and thank you very much...
Last night there was an International BBQ at the Chalet that some young people and Leaders attended. It was an opportunity for them all to meet other Scouts from other countries... They all came back glowing with excitment.
We are looking forward to the International camp fire on Friday evening.
That's all for now...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Ps Am looking forward to my visit to the Chocolate factory tomorrow...!
Again it's glourios sunshine here after a cold start this morning. Troops and Units are out experiencing Switzerland, we are currently waiting for our Units who have been out over night to return. We have been in contact with them and they have said what a wonderful, although challenging experience they have had... Sleeping way up high in the mountains, in a mountain hut, is a wonderful experience.
We have our young people, again on low & high ropes, visiting further afield like Interlaken. Doning life vests and going rafting... now that's an experience that no one should ever miss!
Many of the young people have come back to camp after swimming in the warm natural spas around the area and expressing their 'Thanks' for this... 'The water is so clear and fresh' said one Scout that they wanted to do it again...
Our catering team are working hard as are other members of the Core Team and if any staff from our coach company, BakersDolphin are reading this, your Drivers are brilliant and thank you very much...
Last night there was an International BBQ at the Chalet that some young people and Leaders attended. It was an opportunity for them all to meet other Scouts from other countries... They all came back glowing with excitment.
We are looking forward to the International camp fire on Friday evening.
That's all for now...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Ps Am looking forward to my visit to the Chocolate factory tomorrow...!
Monday, 17 August 2009
Hello all...
An update of what is happening here in Switzerland...
A peaceful Sunday night was had by all. We had great fun with activities which were taking place during the evening to keep our Scouts amused. We had cam bingo and one of the activities and Christie from 7th Banstead won...
Sunday dinner was split into two, 80 young people and Leaders attended KISC restaurant while the others were fed by our team, worked really well and this is what is coing to happen for our evening meals until we leave.
Today our site is quite as all the Troops and units are out on water rafting, low walks, high walks, overnight walks... watch out for the cows as they tend to come and steal your dinner...! I have on good authority that one youg Scout had to fend off asheep yesterday while having their lunch as the sheep wanted the lunch... still waiting to see photographic eveidence of this...!
Everyone was up early today, well most were... and our continental breakfast goes down a storm, the young people also have to make their own lunch, the incrediants of which is obviously provided by our central catering team. No complaints about the lovely Swiss bread so parents, be aware that you may have to seek out Swiss bread at home...
As I write it is glourios sunshine outside and 25c. The mountains are just a picture and all our young people are experiencing a trip of a life time... Thats all for now...
An update of what is happening here in Switzerland...
A peaceful Sunday night was had by all. We had great fun with activities which were taking place during the evening to keep our Scouts amused. We had cam bingo and one of the activities and Christie from 7th Banstead won...
Sunday dinner was split into two, 80 young people and Leaders attended KISC restaurant while the others were fed by our team, worked really well and this is what is coing to happen for our evening meals until we leave.
Today our site is quite as all the Troops and units are out on water rafting, low walks, high walks, overnight walks... watch out for the cows as they tend to come and steal your dinner...! I have on good authority that one youg Scout had to fend off asheep yesterday while having their lunch as the sheep wanted the lunch... still waiting to see photographic eveidence of this...!
Everyone was up early today, well most were... and our continental breakfast goes down a storm, the young people also have to make their own lunch, the incrediants of which is obviously provided by our central catering team. No complaints about the lovely Swiss bread so parents, be aware that you may have to seek out Swiss bread at home...
As I write it is glourios sunshine outside and 25c. The mountains are just a picture and all our young people are experiencing a trip of a life time... Thats all for now...
Mike (PR & Media Team)
Sunday, 16 August 2009
The Coaches arrive
Hi everyone...
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog while 250 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders are out in Kandersteg. I can only apologise in the lateness of our first installment but this was due to an internet connection issue...
So, the Core Team arrived early evening on Thursday after our uneventful drive from Surrey, pity this can't be said of the coaches...
The Core team set-up base at the Tower at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre. We did all the necessary preparations for the arrival of our 'guests' on Saturday.
We had been informed that the coaches had left Surrey University just after 9pm and there were some teary goodbyes, this Expedition, for some Scouts, is their first venture abroad without family. The ferry crossing was also uneventful for the coaches and everyone was on-board for the night drive through France.
The Core team continued with their set-up on Saturday morning preparing for our BIG BBQ which was planned for 8pm on Saturday evening.
Congratulations to Harry from 1st Pyrford who arrived 6 hours early... Harry was making his own way to the site from a family holiday in Spain.
Information started to come through to us that there were hold-ups at and around the Swiss boarder and traffic was at a stand still. We later found out that this was due to motorway clousers due to very serious road accidents.
The first coaches started to arrive at about 7pm on Saturday (number 3 arrived first?). All the Scouts, Explorer Scouts and leaders were very tired but all were in high spirits which we as the Core team were most thankful for...! Our coach drivers complimented the Scouts in their behaviour and patience while stuck in traffic. Our thanks must also go to our drivers who so far have been brilliant.
The Scouts moved to their respective sites and set-up their camp sites.
All the planned activities for the evening had to be cancelled and our priorty was to feed to 250 which is no mean feet when they all arrive for dinner at the same time... So dinner was done and it took only 2 hours but everyone was feed.
And as you can expect, all were very tired and made their way's to thier beds until Sunday morning.
Breakfast on Sunday morning was a little more peaceful and less hectic... Each Troop/Unit were given times to attend the Tower for their continetal breakfast.
As I write, everyone is out and about enjoying themselves. Some are out walking while others are rafting or spending the day in Kandersteg village. Can't wait for the visit to the chocolate factory on Wednesday
Please see our picture gallery which has a few images uploaded.
That's all for now...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Thank you for taking the time to read our blog while 250 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders are out in Kandersteg. I can only apologise in the lateness of our first installment but this was due to an internet connection issue...
So, the Core Team arrived early evening on Thursday after our uneventful drive from Surrey, pity this can't be said of the coaches...
The Core team set-up base at the Tower at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre. We did all the necessary preparations for the arrival of our 'guests' on Saturday.
We had been informed that the coaches had left Surrey University just after 9pm and there were some teary goodbyes, this Expedition, for some Scouts, is their first venture abroad without family. The ferry crossing was also uneventful for the coaches and everyone was on-board for the night drive through France.
The Core team continued with their set-up on Saturday morning preparing for our BIG BBQ which was planned for 8pm on Saturday evening.
Congratulations to Harry from 1st Pyrford who arrived 6 hours early... Harry was making his own way to the site from a family holiday in Spain.
Information started to come through to us that there were hold-ups at and around the Swiss boarder and traffic was at a stand still. We later found out that this was due to motorway clousers due to very serious road accidents.
The first coaches started to arrive at about 7pm on Saturday (number 3 arrived first?). All the Scouts, Explorer Scouts and leaders were very tired but all were in high spirits which we as the Core team were most thankful for...! Our coach drivers complimented the Scouts in their behaviour and patience while stuck in traffic. Our thanks must also go to our drivers who so far have been brilliant.
The Scouts moved to their respective sites and set-up their camp sites.
All the planned activities for the evening had to be cancelled and our priorty was to feed to 250 which is no mean feet when they all arrive for dinner at the same time... So dinner was done and it took only 2 hours but everyone was feed.
And as you can expect, all were very tired and made their way's to thier beds until Sunday morning.
Breakfast on Sunday morning was a little more peaceful and less hectic... Each Troop/Unit were given times to attend the Tower for their continetal breakfast.
As I write, everyone is out and about enjoying themselves. Some are out walking while others are rafting or spending the day in Kandersteg village. Can't wait for the visit to the chocolate factory on Wednesday
Please see our picture gallery which has a few images uploaded.
That's all for now...
Mike (Media & PR Team)
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
We're Off...
Some of the Core Team leave for Kandersteg at 3am tomorrow morning, driving all the way, except for crossing the channel of course, arriving late afternoon on Thursday.
We will be getting the site ready, doing some necessary shopping, visiting the bank and sorting out the activities...
We will give you an update on the condition of the site tomorrow.
Please see the KISC webcam which is shown at the bottom of this blog.
Mike
We will be getting the site ready, doing some necessary shopping, visiting the bank and sorting out the activities...
We will give you an update on the condition of the site tomorrow.
Please see the KISC webcam which is shown at the bottom of this blog.
Mike
Sunday, 2 August 2009
With only 3 weeks to go ...
You should have all had family meetings with your Leaders, your uniform issued and information given to you about your journey to Kandersteg, what you'll be up to and where to get further information.
There will be a core team of 'County' Leaders travelling to Switzerland a few days before you set off to get things ready for you and to go shopping for the first few days of provisions.
You'll arrive between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday the 15th August or Saturday 22nd August depending which week your Troop is going.
We, the core team hope you have a safe and pleasant journey and we look forward to welcoming you to the site.
If you have ANY questions about the trip, please contact your Leaders ASAP
Mike
There will be a core team of 'County' Leaders travelling to Switzerland a few days before you set off to get things ready for you and to go shopping for the first few days of provisions.
You'll arrive between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday the 15th August or Saturday 22nd August depending which week your Troop is going.
We, the core team hope you have a safe and pleasant journey and we look forward to welcoming you to the site.
If you have ANY questions about the trip, please contact your Leaders ASAP
Mike
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