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GUIDES IN CAMP

The second Knottingley (Christ Church) Guides held their own camp at Brocodale last week when 27 Guides and Rangers spent a happy time in glorious woodland surroundings. Every meal was cooked and eaten outdoors. One day races were held and Mr. Dunning, who allowed the camp in his private grounds, was the starter. The same evening a camp fire concert was held and was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Dunning, the former with his piano accordion. Dorothy Hayes sang and also performed acrobatics. Ann Braim, Molly Ellis, and Freda Ibbotson gave songs and dances. Rosamond Jones sang and all the guides joined in camp fire songs. Mrs. Dunning presented prizes for the races and Miss H. Stockwell (Quartermaster) of Holmfirth presented prizes for the best kept tents.

The parents of the guides visited them for one day and a picnic tea was thoroughly enjoyed. The Ladybalk (Pontefract) Guides with Mrs. L. Depledge (Lieut) visited the camp and a sing song was held after tea. Mrs. C. Lyon (Div. Com) and Miss Simpkin (Assistant Div Com) also visited the camp.

The company went to Doncaster and Askern and were interested in the Art Gallery at the former and enjoyed boating at the latter.

Copied from the Pontefract and Castleford Express September 1943

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