We're back !

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Kevin

The Jamboree chairman closes the meeting

After the final roundup, the chariman of the Jamboree Planning Team addressed the Heads of Contingent.
She likened the Jamboree to building a city that will be larger than the nearby city - Kristianstad.
After thanking the HOCs for attending the meeting she hoped that the same spirit of cooperation will be found in a few months time.

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Kevin

'FIKA' Time

Good morning!

It's soon 'FIKA' time!

I am really starting to enjoy this 'FIKA'!!!



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Information about Visitors during the Jamboree

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Kevin

Faiths and beliefs

The day started with a presentation on the faiths and beliefs programme at the Jamboree.

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Kevin

Good morning from Sweden

Lovely weather today.

Tim and I are planning a stroll around Malmo this afternoon when the event is over.

But we have some details to sort out before then...

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Kevin

Just checking my mail...

If he falls asleep like that its going to be expensive...

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Kevin

Changing the world”, the official song for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree 2011 in Sweden

“Changing the world”, the official song for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree 2011 in Sweden, is written by Daniel Lemma (lyrics) together with Pär Klang and the rest of the Jamboree band.



Lyrics

Changing the world
D. Lemma, P. Klang

When you give a minute
When you stop and think
It ain’t too hard to find
The connecting link
People want the same things
We dream of a happy end
We’re just caught in the same commotion
And time slips away

You say you want to make some changes
Why don’t you start by making friends?
You can take a stand
By shaking a hand
If it’s a change in you
Then the world is changing too

I’m changing the world today,
the world today
With a small step forward
and it’s the simplest way,
we can start today
crossing lines and borders
And the change in you, means the world is changing too.

Won’t you come, won’t you come with me
To the World Scout Jamboree

I’ve got a brother that I never met
I’ve got a sister that’s not introduced to me yet
But we want the same things
We dream of a happy end
And maybe that stranger coming your way
just waiting to be a friend

And if you want to make some changes
Why don’t you start by making friends?
You can take a stand
By shaking a hand
If it’s a change in you
Then the world is changing too

I’m changing the world today,
the world today
With a small step forward
and it’s the simplest way,
we can start today
crossing lines and borders
And the change in you, means the world is changing to.

Won’t you come, won’t you come with me
To the World Scout Jamboree
Won’t you come, won’t you come with me
To the World Scout Jamboree
Won’t you come, won’t you come with me
To the World Scout Jamboree

If it’s a change in you
Then the world is changing too

I’m changing the world today,
the world today
With a small step forward
and it’s the simplest way,
we can start today
crossing lines and borders
I’m changing the world today,
the world today
With a small step forward
and it’s the simplest way,
we can start today
crossing lines and borders
And the change in you, means the world is changing too.

World Premiere of the Jamboree Song 2011

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Kevin

Presenting the Jamboree band

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Kevin

The hall being prepared for the Jamboree Song Launch

The main hall is being prepared for the Jamboree Song Launch tonight and our HoC party!

Jamboree Song Live

Jamboree Song Live

Exclusive online premiere: Saturday at 21h00 (CET) we will launch the Jamboree song. It will be performed *LIVE* on stage – directly from the Head of Contingent meeting. You will be able to see here.

http://www.worldscoutjamboree.se/2011/04/jamboree-song-live/

Safety during the jamboree

This topic was given a lot of importance during the HOC meeting.

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Kevin

Minimum distance for tentage

This is a requirement of Swedisg Law and it means that our campsite design needs to take this into consideration.

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Kevin

Fire Safety

Anders is the chief fire safety officer and unlike his colleauges, he does not want to meet us during the Jamboree. :)

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Kevin

The participant programme

This guy is responsible for the programme of the participants.

Some modules will be patrol based and others will be individual based.

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Kevin

Lists

Our to do list is getting longer and longer...

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Kevin

A message from the Scout Association of Japan

A touching address from a representative of the Scout Association of Japan.

SAJ are scheduled to be the next host country of the World Scout Jamboree. They have pledged to work hard on the recovery and look forward to hosting the world scouting community.

At the end of the message the whole contingent gave a lond standing ovation to the members of the SAJ who were present amongst us.

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Kevin

Information about the Cultural Festival

After the information meeting on the checkin process we got information about the Food Festival and the Carnival Feast and the rest of the activities that will take place during this day.

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Kevin

If you touch this you're...

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Kevin

Lunchtime

After all that talking about food, we needed to put our money where our mouths were ;)

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Kevin

Participant Food

Probably the most important presentation of the meeting...

Timmy's paying a lot of attention right now - I'm not allowed to talk to him for the moment.

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Kevin

The sales team

The sales team covered the different sales points that will be available on site.

There will be a pharmacy, supermarkets, post office, restaurants, cafes, food houses etc

On site you can use credit and debit cards as well as a special ID card that doubles up as a cashless payment card. The card can be loaded at cash points

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Kevin

Jamboree Merchandise

We got a preview of the merchandise thsat will be available at the Jamboree Scout Shop

There will be something to suit the tastes of eveyone... Promise !

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Kevin

The IST Support Team

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Kevin

Child Protection during the Jamboree

The child protection policy at the Jamboree was explained this morning.

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Kevin

FIKA time !

We just discovered that in Sweden they refer to coffee and cake time as FIKA... :)

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Kevin

Discussing transportation issues to + from the jamboree

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Kevin

Day 1 - Visit to Jamboree Site

The morning started well with a lovely FULL English breakfast with a hint of Sweden...(i'm referring to the meatballs...hehe)...it was so good I had 2 helpings!

After breakfast, we made a brief visit to our room and off we went to the double decker coach waiting for us outside...it was cold VERY cold!

On the bus we sat near a German and two Portugese Leaders, I must say being on a coach with so many nationalities was quite an experience, there are over 25 different nationalities present! Anyways, after about one and half hours on the bus...we arrived at our destination THE CAMPSITE!

After a trip round the campsite on the coach, we finally got off and went for an hour long tour of the campiste on foot. Our guides explained were all the towns and amenities will be a situated. By this time my face was completely frozen!

The campsite ground is quite soft with soil, however, it has a layer of sand on top.

Off we went on the bus again, this time, to a place called Natura. Were we had a short talk on what they do at this place. Basically, Kristianstad is a city that is very environmentally conscious.

After this talk and very interesting exhibition we went for a buffet lunch with the Mayor of Kristianstad! It is very strange that they never have still water on the table...it's always water with bubbles :S (fizzy water). After lunch we were on the bus again, this time off to the city centre of Kristianstad.

We had a short tour of the city centre and off we went on the bus again. While on the bus our friend Henrik got us red and juicy apples. The rest of the bus ride is a bit of a blur...everyone fell asleep!

Once back at the Hotel we freshened up quickly, changed into uniform and wooshed down to the opening ceremony!

After the opening ceremony we had a delicious meal, which was chicken covered in some amazing sauce with sun dried tomatoes and potatoes. On our table were 1 Swedish Scout, 2 Slovenian Scouts and Jordan from the European Scout Region.

At the moment we are at the first meeting which is about Transport, so i'd better pay attention...

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Timmy

Official dinner

Jordan from the European Scout Region and Timmy share a light moment during dinner.

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Kevin

The Mayor saya a few words

the Mayor said that 38076 scouts is a large number bet he was happy to welcome the event.

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Kevin

An address from the Jamboree CEO

Goran the CEO of the Jamboree gave a light hearted address to the Heads of Contingent.

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Kevin

HOC opening Ceremony

A shot from the opening ceremony.

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Kevin

Tour of Kristianstad

After lunch we got a tour of the city courtesy of the municipality.

We sniffed for free wifi hotspots throughout the tour but had no luck. It seems that our blog updates will have to wait awhile...

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Kevin

Lunch with the Mayor

The Mayor of Kristianstad welcomed us to lunch in a local restaurant. In a short speech he welcomed us to the city and pledged support to the Jamboree organisation.

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Kevin

Visit to naturum

After the visit to the jamboree site we visited the UNESCO Naturum biosphere program.

The site will also be visited bt jamboree patricipants during the event. The site is a nature reserve that encompasses sea eagles, peregrine falcons, eels and various other wildlife.

We were briefed as to how the Kristianstad municipity works together with the society to preserve the natural habitat around the area.

The staff from the reserve are also involved in the Jamboree organisation.

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Kevin

Nasal update

Ok he found it !

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Kevin

Spring - the adult town area

This is the area where the adult town will be located.

Today is cold and very windy. We're nearly finished with the tour of the campsite and my nose is blue. Timmy's fell off a while ago...

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Kevin

The main square

The contingent heads were shown the area where the main square will be. This will be the main hub where all the facilities will be.

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Kevin

The activity area

This forested area will be the main activity area

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Kevin

Arriving at the campsite

We finally reached the jamboree campsite and drove around its perimeter by bus.

The camping area is largely flat grass fields surrounded by wooded areas.

At some point we will stop and walk around.

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Kevin

On the way to the Jamboree campsite

This morning we woke up to the view of a foggy Malmo port and the sounds of seagulls screaming at each other. (Or at us snoring?? not sure...)

After breakfast we checked in with our Swedish hosts and we are now on the coach on the way to Kristianstad.

Jamboree Tip : definitely bring waterproof hiking boots and a good waterproof jacket.

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Kevin