Iggy, Bernard and the High Sheriff of Kent Open Ross Wood Adventure Play Area
15th March 2015
There was plenty of woodland fun to be had on Saturday (14 March) with the opening of a new junior adventure play park for Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay Scouts.
High Sheriff of Kent, Hugo Fenwick, joined hundreds of Cub Scouts from across the District who were at Ross Wood, located between Canterbury and Herne Bay, to learn how to pioneer and light fires. The junior Scout section for 8 to 10 year olds then gathered for a special thank you by the High Sheriff to 8 year old Oliver Bragger, for his hard work over many weekends helping his grandfather and site warden, Tony Johnson, prepare the adventure area. The High Sheriff then formally opened the park, much to the delight of the Cub Scouts who were then allowed to climb, slide, balance and swing into action!
The High Sheriff spent time talking to Cub Scouts, leaders and adult volunteers about the day’s activities and learnt about the opportunities available to young people from across the District to enjoy everyday adventures.
Hugo Fenwick says: “It was a real pleasure to open this marvellous new facility for local members of Kent Scouts, who can get out in the fresh air in a beautiful rural setting and learn valuable practical and social skills whilst having fun. All this, of course, is only made possible by the dedicated team of volunteers who give up their time so willingly for these young people. There is also an international dimension to the project, too, as German and Dutch Scout groups will come to camp in this beautiful woodland site over the summer months.”
The 1,500 young people who are members of Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay District Scouts are part of Kent Scouts. This mixed youth charity offers 6 to 25 year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others and make a positive impact in their communities.
Kent Scouts is the second largest Scouting county in the UK, offering adventure to over 16,000 young people and 4,000 adult volunteers every week. This everyday adventure is possible thanks to its adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide variety of roles, from working directly with young people, to helping manage a group, to being a charity trustee. The charity helps volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities for adventure, training, fun and friendship
