Thriftwood

International Scout Campsite & Activity Centre

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Welcome to the website for Thriftwood

Introduction

Scouts One of the premier Scout and Guide Centres in the South East of England.

Here you will find all you need to know about our facilities, services offered, and costs. We have 30 on-site activities, more than most other Sites or Centres in the United Kingdom, with authorised instructors for many. Vehicular access to all 36, well grassed sites. 7 buildings, 3 Pack Holiday centres, cooking huts etc. Helpful, friendly and resident staff. Schools and colleges welcome. Wood fires encouraged, if properly managed. Modern toilet and 28 shower facilities, with individual cubicles, hot water to all at no extra charge. Disabled facilities. Campfires and souvenir shop.

Colin Tilbrook (Centre Manager) | enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk | Tel: 01277 212784

New Activity for 2010 - Inflata-BULL

InflataBULL A fantastic new activity for 2010, the inflata-bull. A rodeo bull ride, with a twist, can you stay on whilst your 'friends' try to buck you off?.

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Calendar

Calendar Keep up with the latest news and event information by looking at the new Calendar

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Forum

Forum

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The forum is not only a place to leave a message on the guestbook but also gives you the chance to discuss previous events and chat about Thriftwood in general.

Please note that any 'private' details, or specific names/dates/times should NOT be posted in ANY of the sections on the Forums. The entire Forum is viewable by the public.

Oak Lodge Makeover & New Look for 2010

Oak Lodge has received a substancial makeover to the main hall. New Dormatory block building started.

Climbing Walls Floodlight

Night ClimbingTo Why not make use of the facilities and enjoy a floodlit climbing, Ice Climbing or Abseiling session? Call 01277 212784 or email enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk for more details.

Extreme Firelighting 2010 - FULLY BOOKED

Extreme Firelighting Extreme Firelighting - A Refresher Course for Leaders.

This event is now fully booked

Due to overwhelming response booking has already opened for Extreme Firelighting II (25-27th March 2011)

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Summer Specials

Summer Special Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays, including campfires, wide games and water splashes.

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Please Note

Thriftwood is not open for public camping, but organised youth groups are welcome

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Testimonials

"I would like to express our appreciation of all the effort put in by you and the Service Crew over last weekend. The team worked extremely hard to ensure we all enjoyed ourselves and were all very helpful and courteous. They are a great credit to you and the site" - 7th Hornchurch

"Thank you for a great camp" - 11th Folkstone Scouts

"Thank you 4 a fab weekend" - Grace 7th Upminster Guides

"Thanks for everything it was fantastic" - Jennie 7th Upminster

"6th Rochford Cubs say Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you for all your help"

"Dear Colin & Crew, Great Camp yet again, -Fantastic Field!! -Fantastic Facilities - Fantastic Campfire Thank you all" - 6th Rochford Group

"The girls enjoyed the circus skills and canoes, we hope to see you next year" - 1st Thundersley Guides

"As new leaders in scouting it is lovely to have those such as yourselves to turn to for advice and help" - Crofton Oak Cubs

"to the campfire people, thankyou" - Chloe 1st Stock Rainbows

"Dear thriftwood. I rilly rilly liked the bomfiyare and i liked the songz it was rilly rilly good. Love from Sarah" - 1st Stock Rainbows

"Thank you so much for all your help during Summer Chill Out. See you next year" - Lucy Brentwood Borough Council

" We had a really good time and hope to come back again next year" Joanne, Daniel, Vikki, Abby & Billy 20th Bermondsey