The slide-show created at Solstice by the Media Druids Karen and John is now available on YouTube.
Due to copyright restrictions, I’ve had to remove the soundtrack on this version.
Click this link to view the slide-show. Click Me
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Solstice Video Slideshow
July 9, 2010 by "H"
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Solstice Lost Property
June 29, 2010 by "H"It never ceases to amaze me how much stuff gets left on camp.
With this years little bundle I could have held a boot fair.
If any of this stuff is yours, it will be taken to the AGM at Greetby Hill School on Wednesday and then onto the Headquarters at Lathom where you can claim it.
Is this Mike Redmans:
Left on site, not surprised, Bin???
Ken's Stuff apparently
Druid Cape, is it Gary's or Mike's???
Grey Hoodie
Plate with fork glued using ketchup from breakfast
T Towel, cleanish, & a beadie hat
Pink Hat, could be Gary's
Not surprised some were left.
Probably a Young Leades
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Simplified Route Card
June 16, 2010 by "H"The Guided team route card may be downloaded from here Solstice simple route card for PDF version, Excel version will be emailed .After input from leaders and discussion with Inner Circle members it has been decided that due to the varying levels of experience with route cards we are allowing unguided teams to use this card, however unguided teams submitting this card in preference to the official one posted will not be awarded any points for their route card but will still be gain points for accuracy of the time estimates and the race itself. We realise that we need to make this event a development opportunity for all scouts taking part and this change should allow for a broader range of experience to participate to the fullest of thier ability.It must be remembered that the Sunday event is a race against the other teams as well as an excercise in route card preparation. Teams electing not to compete in the Sunday event will miss out on valuable points.Points are awarded for the Sunday event in terms of fastest team, accuracy of time estimate and quality of route card. As long as teams complete the timing column of the route card, the team details and they submit it on time they will be eligible the Sunday event (but should expect lower marks on the quality of the route card).
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SOLSTICE 2010 The Venue
June 11, 2010 by "H"This is what you have been waiting for:——-
I can now release the venue for this years Solstice Competition and it will be based at. Bibby’s Farm near Chorley GR 603168.
This gives us all the great areas surrounding Anglezark and Rivington Reservoirs to get out and explore.
We will be using OS Explorer Map 285
The Saturday event, will consist of two challenge areas some distance apart where various Challenges can be completed to increase your runes gained during the weekend. There are also Geo-caches planted by the Inner Circle, these reward you with runes for finding them and if you are lucky enough to get there first, you will gain a joker. A maximum of three Jokers will be allowed which gives you the chance to double your Scores at the challenge bases.
Don’t forget there will be Tormentors this year trying to take runes off you by catching you as per Moonlight rules. They will also be carrying sawn off super soakers or water bombs, so be prepared to take evasive action.
Route Cards for the Sunday event are available here: Right click and save to your local hard drive for printing. Solstice2010 Routecard
This gives you 2 weeks to complete the card (6pages in all) to the correct standard to hand in for marking at the Solstice Weekend.
You will notice the route card has both Clockwise and Anti-clockwise directions. Both Directions must be completed.
This year the Sunday event is a race against the clock, you will be marked for getting to checkpoints on the time you state on the route card. Getting to a checkpoint too early will result in scores being reduced. The winning team will be the quickest round the route picking up the lease penalties for missing checkpoints or getting to them out of time. Don’t forget to allow your selves some rest periods at your designated checkpoint on the card. This gives you time for snack, your lunch, map checking or whatever.
We will be putting a film on for you all on Saturday night to chill out with before going onto the Sunday event, which will be a real challenge of your navigation skills.
Good Luck to you all and may the force be with you.
H
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Solstice 2010 Shelter Design
May 25, 2010 by mikeredwood
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GPS’s are allowed
May 24, 2010 by mikeredwoodFor the first time this year
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New Badge for Solstice
May 19, 2010 by "H"And the winner is
Badge Artwork
A Scout from 1st Ormskirk submitted the winning new badge design for this years Solstice.
His design and idea has been used as a basis for a more commercial production.
He wins a free entry to Solstice including a bag of Scout Goodies which included a hydration pack, First Aid Kit and a box of traditional wooden puzzles which was awarded by Gary Phillipson ADC Scouts at County rally. Judged from over 60 entries by the Solstice Inner Circle in the Tepee. The entries were narrowed down to 2 and the subsequent design was elected the winner by Scouts from Ormskirk district on camp.
See his original design below and the artwork derived from it to produce an eye catching individual badge that will be on many collectors list in the future.
Closing entries are this Friday 28th of May, Do not let this slip by you or you will miss out on one of the best challenges and badge gaining weekends of the year.
Good luck to all who enter.
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SOLSTICE 2010 is Here
March 3, 2010 by "H"This event has been run since the conception in 2006 and has proved very popular and challenging
for Scouts taking part. It also gives Scout Leaders a chance to join in the fun side of the event.Based loosely on the TV Program “Raven” and aspects of Ormskirk Districts “Moonlight” and West Lancs “Bolander” it gives Scouts the chance to pit their wits against the Druids challenges and Tormentors evil little ways to gain Scout Challenge badges that would normally take a while to get.
This year, the Inner Circle of Leaders has decided that Solstice 2010 should be a linking event between, Cubs to Scouts and from Scouts to Explorers.
A Team of Scouts with Cubs will be 4 Scouts and 2 Cubs who are on, or very nearly on their Link with a minimum age of 10 for the Cubs and a maximum age of 11 ½ for Scouts.
Normal Scout teams of 6 will be of any Scout 10 ½ to 14 years old
Scout/Explorer Teams will consist of 4 Scouts with a minimum age 13 ½ with 2 Explorers with a maximum age of 15.
Teams of 6 have 2 days to complete challenges, ranging from fun bases where team work is vital, to finding hidden Geo-Cache boxes containing clues and Runes (These are the points needed to win the trophy).
Teams of 6 led by an adult (Total of 7), will be classified as training and as such will be exempt from winning the trophy.
On arrival, teams must construct a bivvy from materials they bring with them to a design given to them by the Bivvy Druid. Runes are awarded for correct construction and use of Scout Knots. Useful Scout Camp gadget may be made and Runes are also awarded for making them.
Cub/Scout Teams must complete all Challenges, but Geo-Cache boxes will be optional.
All Scout teams can compete in any Challenge and search for Geo-Caches.
Scout/Explorer Teams must compete for all Geo-Caches with the challenges being optional.
The Location of the Venue will be kept a closely guarded Secret until 2 weeks before the event and information posted on the Scout Section web page.
Information will include what to bring for Bivvy Construction, the Design of the Bivvy, a blank Route Card with all Grid references of Check points for the Sunday Hiking Competition.
On the Friday Evening there will be an opening Ceremony Conducted by the Camp Chief (Chief Druid). Teams will be given emergency Contact Numbers and the location of Challenge Gates together with Geo-Cache co-ordinates.
