Thursday 4 August 2016

Tamarak Renezvous

This year we took our holiday at the Tamarak Rendezvous - a family event organised by tamarack outdoors. They take over Bowley scout camp and run lots of lectures, demonstrations and have a go sessions for everyone.

We set up the tent on the field - look at the view sat outside


Then Paul set up the hammocks in the wood



Paul slept her the whole 4 days but Ben only managed 1 night and Luke 2! Amy fancied a go but once we'd got her all tucked in she decided the tent was the place for her!


The first 2 days were a bit rainy but the children made friends and we often had a tentful!


Paul went to all the talks and demonstrations. Here he is having a go at making a fire


Thursday was the wild game preparation demo followed by wild game stew the following day on the cafe menu - we had to have a try - very tasty.

Every afternoon there was shooting, Tomahawk throwing and archery, run by Wood sage outdoor education. They also ran a craft afternoon one day where we all made paracord bracelets and Amy made some fridge magnets and stone painted bugs.





Paul and I had an early morning walk enjoying the sunshine on the Saturday - what a beautiful country we live in

The children are already asking if we can go again next year - obviously a success ;)