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Report
by Matthew Moore, Waddington Sentries.
Poacher
2004 was a chance for people to not only make new friends,
but to do some very interesting activities. I asked a few
Scouts, Guides and Explorers what their most favourite activity
was, the five most popular were: Paracending, Horse riding,
bungee trampalining and quad bikes.
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it right to have an age limit on the quad bikes? |
I
personally witnessed the engine roar of the quad bikes three
times on poacher and I can say it was better than anything
else I did.
I
interviewed a Scout about the age limitations on the Paracending,
Gliding and Quad Bikes.
Q:
What do you think about the age limits on the activities?
A: I think its silly because people come here to have
fun, not to be limited by age.
Q:
Do you think you would have enjoyed yourself more if you had
been over 14?
A:
Definitely. It makes me really angry to see people in my troop
doing quad bikes and sub-aqua, and me realising I cannot do
it.
Q:
Do you think the decision to have the ge limitations is a
good idea, with safety in mind?
A:
No. I think everyone should have equal opportunities on Poacher.
If one person is allowed to do it, then all of us should.
Apart
from the on-site activities, there were offsite activities
such as swimming, bowling, fishing, canoeing, rafting and
ghost-walks (Night hikes). I interviewed a guide about the
ghost walk.
Q:
What did you have to do on the ghost-walk?
A: We had to walk through fields and look out for ghosts.
Q:
Did you enjoy yourself?
A:
Apart from the blisters on my feet, yes I did. It gave me
a challenge, and other people as well.
Q:
Did it seem well organised?
A: I didnt really notice, however, one person (Hackney!!!)
Did get us lost in a field somewhere near Welton.
We
can all agree that poacher 2004 was a fun filled event full
of activities for young, old, and those who are looking for
a challenge.
I
look forward to seeing you hopefully in 2008!
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