Day one and all is well

Day one is almost over and now the hardest part of the day begins: trying to get them to sleep on the first night! The journey down was quick and easy and we arrived within two hours of our departure.

We played lots of games in the huge sports hall before meeting our ‘groupie’ – Brucie, whom I’m sure you’ll hear lots about on Friday. After lunch, which most people had brought, apart from one child and Mr Davies, who both resorted to begging off the centre with tasty results, we were shown to our ‘luxurious’ chalets.

A quick unpack, along with lots of excitement and claiming of top bunks ensued, before it was off to the dinner hall for super supper. The group were commended for their excellent, mature and well mannered behaviour. During the meal they swapped stories of the exciting things they were going to do this week.

We set off through the woods to find fuel for the camp fire and were told about the mysterious drop bear, which apparently looks similar to a badger, but climbs like a koala. Strangely enough, they can only be heard, but never seen, in Windmill Hill. The camp fire was quickly made and the silly songs began, along with even sillier stories.

So now we are back in the chalets, settling down for the night ready for an exciting day tomorrow: raft building, team games, challenge course and finally the terrifying giant swing.