• There will be NO Patrol Camping Competition this year. Instead we are introducing a new competition - for Sunday only. Patrols are invited to participate in the Great Escape ‘Best Patrol Theme’ competition. To participate in this patrols have to attend their Sunday bases dressed in some kind of themed outfit. The more innovative the theme the greater chance of winning. Themes could include - centenary, adventure, medical or anything else the patrols imagination can conjure up. To participate simply turn up at each base and the base leaders will give award a mark for creativity.
• Instead of a Camp Fire on Saturday night there will be a special ‘one off’ activity to mark the Centenary of Scouting. More details available on the weekend.

Patrols Camping Alone?
Patrols camping alone are very welcome at the Escape. We would however ask that you let Escape HQ know of any, so that they can be supported during the weekend.

How Do We Book A Team ?
Teams need to be booked in using the Great Escape ‘07 Booking Form – which is available from your ADC (Scouts) or for download from www.merseysidescouts.com This form needs to be completed and sent along with a non-refundable £20 deposit (cheques payable to Tawd Vale Scout Camp) and an A4 sized Stamped Addressed Envelope per team to :

Peter Morris, 26 Derwent Road, Crosby, Merseyside, L23 0SX. E-mail : jiggermorris@hotmail.com

Permits and Passports?
In line with changes made to The Scout Association’s regulations, all troops taking part in the Great Escape must have with them a leader who possesses a relevant Camping Permit. This will need to be shown at the Camp Office when checking in for your site allocation. Patrols camping on their own will also need to be in possession of a valid Camp Passport. This should be shown when booking in at Escape HQ.

Are You Ready?
The Great Escape is a challenging competition for Scouts requiring teamwork, leadership, and initiative. Patrols must visit 15 different bases – a challenge awaits them at each. Each challenge is on the theme of ‘escape’ and runs along the lines of a ‘now get out of that / crystal maze’ type theme. It is therefore important that teams are prepared for what awaits them. Leaders are welcome over the weekend, but must NOT accompany or coach their patrols around each of the bases. All those taking part in the Great Escape MUST be camped at Tawd Vale during the weekend, unless they have a Special Need which precludes them from doing so. Every patrol should carry their own First Aid kit - but we would ask that all accidents are reported to the event organisers. Merseyside Emergency Team will be on hand to offer support and advice. Please make sure that each patrol is ready for any weather eventuality.