2009-05-09 – Jamboree on the Trail

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Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together, whatever age and wherever they may be in the world. In their own way, everyone will be hiking the same direction: towards a better future through Scouting.

There was a fantastic turnout at Sevenoaks station at 08:30 this morning, with @ 100 Scouts, Leaders and parents turning up for the 17 mile Dartford District 2009 JOTT.  Along the way there were numerous pickup points and our numbers grew to staggering 667, which was a record breaker.    

Alas I only got to take a few photo’s as everyone was eager to crack on as opposed to posing for the camera, but I’ve captured some beautiful scenic pictures of the Darent Valley trail.  Everyone had a great time and aside from one splinter, from a gate overlooking the old Roman Villa at Lullingstone, there were no injuries.  

I’m looking forward to next years JOTT already, where I hope to see the 5th extend the start point to 20 miles – just to show everyone else that the 5th not only go the extra mile, but three. Anyone second that?

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