NYJAM 2009

NYJAM. North Yorkshire Jamboree.

Thought I'd jot down all the things we know for certain and then you, the reader, are up to speed as well. So, in chronological order:

Dig out that kit list and lay those clothes out on your bed (or your parents bed, as you need to sleep in yours). Pay close attention to the "Don't bring phones/ipods" part. The organisers have said they will confiscate them if seen, and if they are lost/broken, its tough! I think thats fair.

There seems a bit of panic around the section regards blue activity trousers, I'd not worry unduly as yet as they are not essential, but preferred. We will be insisting on blue activity type trousers as part of the uniform next term, so if you have them now, you'll look smart!

The type of trouser can be seen at the Scout Shops, but of course, shopping around will no doubt find you a cheaper pair.

The travel arrangements are to meet at the Village hall at 09.00hrs. We have to arrive onsite as a group, so we will travel down to the Yorkshire Show Ground in convoy. (in case you want an arial picture, check out google maps.) The Postcode is HG2 8PW

Once we arrive on site, you will have to carry, yes carry your kit to our

campsite. It is now that you wish that you had not packed your

sleeping bag in a bin liner, and that the unrolled sleeping mat was a

bad idea. It is also no good looking for help at this point, as unfortunately

the goodbyes will be said at the gate. No visitors are allowed on site.

You will be putting up your own tents, and once that is done, we can

sit down for lunch. Oh, yes, you will need a packed lunch for the the first

day only.

The Leaders will register the group and you will be issed with NYJAM

scarves and ID. These MUST be worn AT ALL TIMES. If you loose your

ID and /or scarf you will be refused activities, worse still, your ID will allow

you entry into the food hall. No ID, no eat. You will be charged by the

organisers for lost ID etc. 'nuff said.

So, thats as much as I know for the first day. I will blog again when I find

new information, and if time will list a few activities you will be

experiencing.

Keep your eyes peeled. (urgh, that would hurt).