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Our amazing photography team took over 5,000 photos throughout the jamboree, which have been an invaluable addition to our articles. So we asked each of them to pick five of their favourite photos from the week... If you would like to see more of their work, there are thousands more photos available...

It was quite the celebration last night, as thousands of young people (and not-so-young people) surrounded the main stage for a night of music, dance and jollity. The celebrations were kick-started by a fierce DJ battle – Red vs Blue – which really got people moving. The sound of the whole crowd...

Wow, how fast did that week go? Did you blink and miss it? We certainly did but what a week it has been! This jamboree was brought to you by an army of volunteers, almost every person who has helped you around the site, or looked after you in the evenings was doing so in […]...

We'd like to take a moment to appreciate everyone that has made this week in a field possible. Firstly, to the facilities team. Every marquee, every toilet, every line of fencing, all built and maintained by facilities. They were the first to be on site, and will be the last to leave as well. Thank ...

With over 8,000 people on site, EIJ 2024 became the biggest village in Essex for a week - approximately eight times larger than the nearby village of Roxwell. However, that's not the only crazy statistic about our temporary home... Starting off with retail - did you pay a visit to The Soft Rock Cafe...

Girlguiding Inspire, a dynamic initiative within Girlguiding, focuses on empowering young women aged 18-30 through opportunities for personal development, community involvement, and global engagement. This program is designed to bridge the gap between youth and adulthood, offering a supportive platf...

Anyone got a picnic blanket? Today at the main stage, the subcamps came together to share a picnic. Libby and Sofia from Southend thought the picnic was a “really cute” idea, and “really nice to have everyone in one place, because everyone is usually split during the day and to see actually ho...

Taking the jamboree site by storm this morning, our enterprise zone was transformed into a petting zoo! Filled with many amazing creatures, scouts and guides from across the world has the opportunity to experience these fantastic animals. From ponies to snakes and even a tiny little tortoise 🐢, t...

By Susie Williams and Kaitlyn Lafferty Karen and Paul are two icons who, in their own words, have worked on Essex International Jamboree 2024 “since we cancelled 2020, so essentially 8 years as we didn’t stop planning since 2016” - how impressive! It's tough trying to stay motivated for so lon...

There are a few things that this event just cannot run without, our army of dedicated volunteers, our beautiful location and thousands of hours planning. Another, of course, is water. Water is absolutely vital for 8,000 people spend a week (or three, for some of the team) in a field safely. Water is...

By Kaitlyn Lafferty and Susie Williams Calling all dancers! Did you learn any international dances last night at the International Showcase? We had groups from Malta, Australia, Japan, Netherlands and the Finland take to the stage and show everyone a little taste of their culture through dance. Maya...

Maxine Jones was never a Brownie. She came to Guiding as a full grown adult. "A friend asked me to run a photography session for her Guides," she explains, and before long she was a signed-up member of the Moulsham District of North Essex County. Since then she's served as a Guide and Ranger leader,...

The wonderful staff down at Murray Subcamp have been gathering stories from their groups - can you spot yourself? If you have a story that you would like to share with us, get in touch with your subcamp team! Yabby Yard was bursting with colour and flavour at last night's International celebration! ...

Beware of guy lines. They pose a trip hazard. Some consider them to be "fun to jump over", but those in the know know that "tent ropes are lava!". If you do have an unscheduled trip, the medical tents around the EIJ site come with 5 ⭐ Rating. "Comfortable beds, excellent room service, and no [&hel...

If you’ve ever been to a large Scout event in the UK, chances are you’ve seen representatives from ScoutMed, the National Scout Active Support Unit (NSASU) for first aid and medical treatment. ScoutMed is made up of a huge range of volunteers from doctors to first-aiders, who are committed to at...