Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre
Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre Here you will find the latest information on what is going on at Thriftwood
Keep up with the latest news and event information by looking at the new Calendar and Forum.
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.
Campfire with Carols
Saturday 12th December 2009, 3 p.m.
You are cordially invited to attend:
Thriftwood's Camp Fire with Carols
Saturday 12th December at 3 pm
Burgers, Hot Dogs etc. Mince pies & Mulled Wine will be on sale before and afterwards
Tuck Shop will be open with a wide range of reasonably priced toys and stocking fillers
To assist with catering: Please phone 01277 212784 or 01277 810742
Or email enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk
Full details are available in the Flyer
Bill and Mary Retire in January 2009
To mark the occasion a 'Farewell - Bill & Mary' party will take place
on Saturday 21st February 2009, at The Essex County HQ starting at 7:30
p.m. If you are interested in attending details are available on the Farewell
Bill and Mary page
National Scout Pedal Car Olympics
2010 event booking now open, 8th-10th January
The event is open to all Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts and Ranger Guides.
Would you like to enter? It’s simple, find 3 friends and a leader, fill
in the application form
and post to the address on the front of the flyer
(with your £50 per team deposit) Full details & fees due by 15/12/2009.
See Full Entry Form for participant details, meals etc. ...more
details
This year a record 113 teams entered the fourth annual pedal car Olympics
at Thriftwood. 85 junior teams for Scouts and Guides and 28 senior teams of
Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders...full
report
Thriftwood Leaders Camp - TLC 2009
By popular demand this event will be repeated in 2009. From Friday 23rd October
to Sunday 25th October 2009. Even more events - hot tubs, massages, activities,
bar, music and evening entertaiment.
Cost
Camping £30 per Head
Indoor Accommodation £35.
This event is for Leaders, Helpers and members of their immediate family only. Numbers are restricted to 120 so book now to avoid disappointment.
National Pedal Car Olympics 2009, 9th - 11th January
This event is open to Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Ranger Guides and
Young Leaders. Cost £25 per head. Spaces are filling up fast. Have
you booked yet? Full
details
Activity Fees, brochure & New Activities for 2009
The fees for buildings
and activities in
2009 are now available. Several new
activities have been added for 2009 including Water Walkerz and Demolition
Derby! The 2009 brochure is now available.
Thriftwood Leaders Camp - TLC 2008
By popular demand this event will be repeated in 2008. From Friday 24 October
to Sunday 26 October 2008. Even more events - hot tubs, massages, activities,
bar, music and evening entertaiment.
Cost
Camping £30 per Head
Indoor Accommodation £35.
This event is for Leaders, Helpers and members of their immediate family only. Numbers are restricted to 120 so book now to avoid disappointment.
Summer Specials
Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays, including
campfires, wide games and water splashes ...more
details
Oak Lodge kitchen gets a makeover
The kitchen in Oak Lodge now has a new ceiling, lighting, shelving, worktops, sink, cupboards, flooring and tiling ....photos
Pedal Car Olympics - Results
This year a record 100 teams entered the fourth annual pedal car Olympics at Thriftwood. 83 junior teams for Scouts and Guides and 17 senior teams of Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders...full report
Extra Buildings for Thriftwood & New fees
Thriftwood has now gained responsibility for booking the MacFarlane and Barcwood buildings. Fees for 2008 camping and building hire have now been settled ...more details
The 2008 brochure is now available for download ...more details
The fees for buildings and for activities in 2008 are now available. Several new activities have been added for 2008 including Water Zorbing Ball and Demolition Derby!
Sunrise Celebrations - 1 August
Campers from all nations came to renew their Scout Promise at 8:00
a.m. The day saw them parading from Thriftwood to Shenfield Common, approx
1 km from the site...report and photos
50th Birthday Camp - 14-16 September
Nearly 300 young people enjoyed two days of constant activity, including activites
on Saturday afternoon around Sapper Lake. We call it 'Water Splash' which
includes our new 'Black hole' water slide, canoe seal launch, water zip line,
aerial runway, many inflatables, water canon, water skiing (Thriftwood style).
The highlight being the firework display on Saturday evening. One leader said
it was better than Florida and a young Scout said it was better than Disneyland.
Another Leader said that's what you get when you hire 'professionals', little
did he know that the display and music was put on by Jay Shorey and his small
team of 'professional' Scout leaders from Brentwood. Thanks Jay, Bill Peters,
Alex Neal and Alex Evans for a really superb show ... photos to follow
Following the success of this event on Sunrise Day and the Birthday Camp we have decided to re-introduce this event in a slightly different format to avoid previous risks. We propose to hold the splash during the 6 weeks of the school holidays on a Wednesday afternoon. Cost will be £5 per head. Activities will include those reported on at Birthday Camp, plus many more...more details
Summer Specials
Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays, including campfires, wide games and water splashes...more details
Sunrise Celebrations - 1 August 2007
Campers from all nations came to renew their Scout Promise at 8:00 a.m. The day saw them parading from Thriftwood to Shenfield Common, approx 1 km from the site....photos
50th Birthday Celebration Camp - 14-16 September 2007
Nearly 300 young people enjoyed two days of constant activity, including activites on Saturday afternoon around Sapper Lake. We call it 'Water Splash' which includes our new 'Black hole' water slide, canoe seal launch, water zip line, aerial runway, many inflatables, water canon, water skiing (Thriftwood style). The highlight being the firework display on Saturday evening. One leader said it was better than Florida and a young Scout said it was better than Disneyland. Another Leader said that's what you get when you hire 'professionals', little did he know that the display and music was put on by Jay Shorey and his small team of 'professional' Scout leaders from Brentwood. Thanks Jay, Bill Peters, Alex Neal and Alex Evans for a really superb show ... photos to follow
Pedal Car Olympics - Results
Full results and a video of the 2007
Pedal Car Olympics are now available
Thank You
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Jack Petchey Foundation of £20,000,
work on the second shower/toilet facility can continue and will now 'hopefully'
be opened by the end of June 2007.
Two new activities have been constructed. They are the innovative Ice Climbing Wall and the exciting Cresta Run
Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP
01277 212784 (day) | 01277 810742 (eve)
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