Today, Welsh Nev, Hugh and myself braved the 32ºC heat and went along to the Scouts “Camp Cymru” event.

900 Scouts of all ages, accompanied by Scout Leaders, Helpers, and Parents descended on “Park in the Past” Hope for a weekend camp. And Blood Bikes Wales were asked to come along and have a spot.

The camp had been split into multiple Zones, with a dozen or so activities in each one.

The scouts were split into multiple groups and circulated around the zones. Each of them had a camp passport, and had to get it signed by every attraction, group they visited. It was a good thing we had a load of Blood Bikes Pens with us because we spent most the morning signing passports, explaining what we do, and letting people sit on the bikes.

At lunch time the Scouts running the stall next to us explained that lunch had been provided for us, and it was just a ten minute walk to the camp where burgers were being cooked.

twenty minutes into the one mile walk up and down hills we started to really feel the 32ºC sun blasting away.

I will say it was worth it, because the burgers were very enjoyable, and the bottle of water provided really hit the spot. The only downside was the one mile walk back to the stall.

The afternoons session was a lot calmer, since the event organisers had told the Scouts they did not have to go about if they did not want too, due to the oppressive heat. Many decided to stay in camp, so there were fewer people all afternoon. So we got a chance to relax and sit out of the sun.