Site Manager’s Blog : Hornbeam Lodge Development

Hornbeam lodge coming along beautifully! Builder is hoping to hand back over end of this week. Floor and carpets go down Monday and Tuesday and then it’s snagging time.

Whilst Danemead is sleeping

During these unusual times the campsite is quietly sleeping, meanwhile it gives  us the chance to see the site in an unique way !

Digital Update

Whilst many of us are at home some updates have taken place on the Danemead website, and we need your help !

Patrol Survival Camp ’20

Patrol Survival Weekend ’20 Take part in the campsite’s Survival Weekend, run with Bushscout UK The Format Were working on the programme at the moment but one things for sure, it will give Scouts the opportunity to attempt new, and possibly familiar bush craft skills. Event Details The event takes place on Friday 14th October – Sunday 16th October at Danemead Scout Campsite. Further details including booking will appear on this page in the coming months. In the meantime why not take a look at last years pictures.

Skills continue to grow in the Active Support Unit

Danemead Campsite Active Support Unit, the team that runs the site, came together again this weekend to  refresh members First Aid skills by completing the First Aid ongoing learning module.

Indoor Accommodation to be fully Modernised

We’re delighted to announce that we have received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the ongoing development of the campsite.

A month in the life of a Site Manager : A Reunion Impact !

I have been the Site Manager for Danemead Scout Campsite now for just over 3 years. In those three years I really have become good at herding cats with the occasional one managing to escape my grasp!

A month in the life of a Site Manager : Emails and Elephants !

So, what does it take to run a scout campsite? Well it’s a lot more than I expected! I’ve put together four average weeks of my Site Manager life and will explain some of our systems we have in place to make sure all our customers get the best experience! I hope you enjoy.

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