Bear Grylls & David Walliams Visit Chislehurst Scouts

Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, and David Walliams visited Chislehurst Scouts during Campdowne 2013, held every four years at, unsurprisingly, the Scout Activity Centre at Downe. Between 1st and 10th August around 1000 scouts and guides from around the world, some coming from as far away as New Zealand, enjoyed dozens of on-site activities including zorbing, rifle shooting, archery, climbing walls and abseiling. They also had a day out and a visit to Bewl Water where they tried dragon boating, canoeing and kayaking.

Bear Grylls had a go at the Leap of Faith. This involves climbing a 10 metre pole which wobbles, up to a tiny platform. When Leap of Faith was built it was thought that the pole should be clamped to stop it wobbling but then it was decided to leave the wobble in. It looks terrifying! Once you get onto the platform and have stood up, you then have to leap off and catch a trapeze bar. Bear not only caught the bar but then dangled by his knees before being lowered to the ground.

David Walliams had a go at the archery, hitting bullseye at his first shot.

After a few minutes on the stage the pair then chatted with and high-fived scouts including some Chislehurst scouts. Both of the Chislehurst troops were represented with twelve from 5th Chislehurst and five from Invicta Chislehurst, along with 3 leaders. 5th Chislehurst Scout Leader, John Hemming-Clark, commented that it was great to see Bear Grylls coming to meet and spend a bit of time with so many scouts, encouraging them and their leaders, to continue with the adventure that is scouting.

5th Chislehurst Scouts demonstrated their 8 foot catapult that will be putting in an appearance at this year's Chislehurst Big Draw on 28th September. See What's On for more details.

Jacob's Ladder (foregound); Bear Grylls on Leap of Faith (background)

Bear Grylls having completed Leap of Faith

Bear Grylls with David Walliams

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