Following the experience of the Kingley Vale and Sheepwash
camping it was decided to hold a summer camp for the scouts and cubs. But
where?
Scoutmaster Tony Ford in his job made deliveries to customers in
the Midhurst area. One contact he had was a farmer who lived at Barnetts Mill
Farm near Graffham who agreed to the use of one of his fields next to a pond.
He transported all our equipment across the fields on a trailer hitched to a
tractor.
Transport had to be arranged, extra tents were required and
basic food supplies were organised. It was a long journey from Westbourne and
for some it was their first time away from home. So there were a few tears, but
all was forgotten during a memorable holiday. There were games, walks, singing
traditional scout songs around large log fires and even for some a hike into
Midhurst. |