Duke of Edinburgh

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks GC, that's really helpful.

[Florence Fennel]

I'm sure her parents will be asking the relevant questions Gaz, but you're right, the organisers should know and if not, we will be asking why!

[Florence Fennel]

Hope he made a good and swift recovery Sanjo and I'll tell her to put a torch at the top of her list and leave her flip flops at home!

[Potstubsdustbins]

As to a torch the new style Mini Maglight is a cracker. Only 2 AA batteries so it very light, 4 light settings. Full & half power, fashing to attract attention and SOS should you need it. Mine sits on my belt for work every day and even this clumsy bu**er ain't broke it yet.

Colin

[Currysniffa]

My little boy started at Beavers last September so I'm guessing it will be a "few" years before he wants to go for any DofE lol. He did a the Mayors parade last Sunday and marched through town with a brass band, his Mum and myself had a proud moment

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks for the recommendation Colin, duly noted

[Florence Fennel]

Brilliant Chris, hope you got some photographs of him. I was a Brownie many moons ago and eventually left the Girl Guide movement after serving for a long time as District Commissioner. I love to see children and young people involved in the movement, you're right to be very proud of him. My eldest Golden Girl is in the Girl Guides, youngest is in Brownies and although middle one was a Brownie, she didn't like Guides, but has instead become involved in D of E with her friends at school, so I am happy to encourage her.

[Florence Fennel]

She's left for her first weekend (accompanied) tonight and is back on Sunday evening. Two 10 k walks I think and camping inbetween. Got all her equipment, some from Decathlon and pooled resources with two friends for the rest. It has now started raining. Hope she's ok. Thanks all for your help.

[Florence Fennel]

Practice was a great success and so this weekend she's on her own (well, there are three of them). Nothing much else to buy except the main meals they have to take (£3.99 a pop), but at least she's worked out how to travel lighter and what she actually needs on the expedition.

[Bren In Pots]

Glad to hear her 'practice' went well and she's going to enjoy the weekend feeling more prepared

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks Bren. I thought it was this weekend, I was wrong, she started last night and typically after all the beautiful weather we've had, it started raining before they got the tent up! They're in Derbyshire somewhere, I think probably around the Foxhouse area.

[Currysniffa]

I love Foxhouse (not just the pub! ;D ) it's a lovely place to walk and bivvy. hope it go's well.

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks Chris. I'll be glad when I know she's on the train from Grindleford and on her way back on Friday. She's looking forward to her treats Saturday night and her FEB at my house on Sunday morning.

[Florence Fennel]

She's back safe, well, but exhausted and starving hungry! She managed to get lost for a couple of hours, but no harm done. She's also going to be gutted that her mummy's decided the Golden Girls will come to me next week.

[VirginVegGrower]

Hello! My granddaughter (middle Golden Girl for those who know me well ) is planning her expedition for D of E Award and needs equipment. First on her list is a decent rucksack, at a reasonable price. I haven't been camping since I was in Rangers which is more years ago than I care to remember, so can you help please?

Lidl or Aldi have camping stuff this week - cant remember who.