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ISSUE 5

It's Whacky Wednesday!

Yes indeed it's the crazy day of the jamboree week. We've been here so long that we've completely lost track of what day it is (here in the media office we have it in large friendly letters on our whiteboard!) and we might just be going a little stir-crazy from spending so much time out in the sun. Or having to smell our tent-mates who haven't found the shower yet. Maybe both.

Today's Wikipedia rabbit hole: tents! Yes, the things we've all been sleeping in for the last few days. Apparently tents have existed in some form or another since the iron age! I hope you aren't sleeping in one of those though, it's probably a bit holey by now.

Don't forget we've got more content available on our website - eij.org.uk.

Do you still know what day it is? Have you forgotten what it feels like to sleep in a real bed? Are you enjoying a #WhackyWednesday? Tag us on your socials! You can find links to all of them at the bottom of this newsletter.

EIJ VIPs - Noa's Club

The membership policy for Noa's Club is extremely exclusive. Like most elite clubs, it's about who you know. All the members know a member of staff, because this club exists as a day care and activity area for all the children of Staff at EIJ.

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Noa's club participants head out on another adventure
Some Scouts wearing light-up rabbit ears in the House of Music.

Shine bright like a glow stick!

Last night was a sea (or a river) of neon colour, did you spot the 90s outfits, tutu’s, coloured paint and wigs? The House of Music was alive with beams of coloured lights and music attracting people in like moths to a flame.

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Participants huddled around a campfire.

Campfire's Burning - Guiding and Scouting Tradition alive and well

Tucked in at the edge of the site, there's a small pile of wood set up ready to host campfires for all who wish to attend.

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Two young people holding a sign, saying "Double trouble, coconut & truffle".

Can you be the next Lord Sugar?

Citrus Creams, chocolate truffles, and orange creams… doesn’t that sound delicious? Well at the Enterprise zone, you can make these sweet, treats yourself!

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A young person on a very small bike.

Sloooow Moootiooon…

Have you ever dreamed about riding in a tank or on a segway? Well the Motion Zone has brought your dreams to life! There are many exciting activities for you to try out.

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A gateway on the Yangtze Subcamp

Come and Yangtze!

The Yangtze river is the largest river in Asia stretching 3,915 miles (6,300km) long. In China it is known as the ‘Changjiang’. There is also a song about the Yangtze river called “Yangtze Kiang Song”!

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Fake News! Read all about it - The Danube Subcamp

As we have all heard, Dunabe's daily newsletter is a wannabe The River Reader, but it could never compare to our outstanding web-based publication.

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Participants sit at a dining table, wearing Christmas hats

A Basildon Christmas

It’s CHRISTMAS TIME! On the 31st of July? 🎄🎅

Many of the Scout Troops and Guide Units have gone above and beyond with theming at Essex International Jamboree 2024.

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Participants sitting on a blanket listening to an instructor. A mannequin is laying in the middle of the blanket. A fake leg can be seen dangling from the ceiling.

Life-saving skills with St John Ambulance

At Essex International Jamboree 2024, we are honoured to host St John Ambulance and their enthusiastic Youth Team, who have been delivering an invaluable session on lifesaving skills to Scouts and Guides in the Survival Zone.

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Some young people sitting behind a table covered in food. A teddy bear also sits on the table.

Food Fight!

Just kidding! Last night the Seine and Amazon Subcamps hosted their food festivals and we had the chance to try all their groups' chosen foods.

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Staff Programme
This issue of The River Reader was crafted with care by:
News Team: Alex Richardson, Ger Hennessy, Susie Williams, Kaitlyn Lafferty, Caroline Dickinson, Lauren Game, Pippa Allen
Photo Team: Steve Way, Ian Guy, Harley Sprought, Lucy Jarvis, Emily Mackwood, Cat Cruickshank, Leah Gainor, Tina Wing
Social Team: James Traynor, Josh Dixon
Web Team: Tom Bell, Henry Walker
Media & Marketing: Maxine Jones, Robert Williams and Emily Charlton

Things you need to know

Tonight

Everyone

Beach Stage:
8pm: Clarinet Trio
8:30pm: Best of EIJ Presents

Main Stage:
7:30pm: Live Music

Sports Field:
7pm: Volleyball

House of Music:
Indie

The Big Screen:
8pm: Superheroes Night

Campfire's Burning at 8:30pm

 

Staff

7:30pm: Dance Class at the Urban Umbrella
Activity Zones: Enterprise and Wet & Wild Read more >

Tomorrow

Everyone

Beach Stage:
  • 11am: EIJ Presents - Danube Subcamp
  • 2pm: Scouts and Guides Own
  • 3pm: EIJ Presents - Ganges Subcamp
  • 8pm: Skittleman
  • 8:30pm: Best of EIJ Presents
Main Stage:
  • 8pm: International Showcase
  • 9pm: Band - Arcadium

Sports Field:

  • 7pm: Ultimate Frisbee

House of Music:

  • 8pm: Guest DJ

The Big Screen:

  • 8pm: Star Wars
Yellow Weather Warning: Thunderstorms Possible
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28º | Mixed

UV Index: High
Pollen: Low
Sunrise: 0522 | Sunset: 2046
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