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Our 4th international camp in France started in the early hours of Saturday 20th August when two coaches containing 80 members left the Rossendale Valley at 2:30 am bound for Dover.
Making the rather choppy cross-channel ferry crossing we arrived at the campsite in Ardres, northern France in time for lunch.
A number of land-based activities were laid on for our members in the afternoon. |
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Everyone was split into a total of six Groups for the activities which included stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, katakanu and rafting. Land-based activities included climbing, archery, fencing, night-line and the high ropes (crate stacking and leap of faith). Everyone was given the opportunity to participate in every activity during the course of the week. |
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The traditional walk to the local ice cream shop took place on the Sunday and Monday evenings. We were pleased to see the neckerchief donated to the shop owner’s 2-years ago was hung in pride of place for all to see. |
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For most the highlight of the week took place on the Tuesday with a visit to Disneyland Paris. Leaving the site at 7:00 am and returning the following morning at 3:30 am. Despite the long-day everyone had a throughly good time and came away from Disney armed with gifts for their families. |