ROUND 1   -  2009-10

Country Pursuits

10 October 2009

163 Guides in 35 Patrols took part in this round.

They were challenged to tackle 2 long and 4 short activities during the day; the 2 long ones out of 6 possibles were decided by lottery, but they were free to try any 4 short ones that had vacancies.

The 'pursuits' were:
    LONG:
    1.  Mini-scarecrows
    2.  Basketry
    3.  Patchwork
    4.  Corn dollies
    5.  Pumpkin carving
    6.  Soap carving

    SHORT;
    7.  Bird tables
    8.  Orange & clove pomanders
    9.  Collage of natural materials
    10. Butterfly feeder
    11. Clay pots
    12. Besoms

The afternoon ended with apple-bobbing  -   for fun, not marks!

Rainbow Laces Patrol from 1st St Albans Guides were worthy winners on the day.