We took the Eagles Explorer Scouts to Gilwell24 this weekend - and even though the weather was not at it's best a (very) good time was had by all - some of the photos that we Twittered and Brightkite'd while we were there :
From the opening ceremony where Bear Grylls was made the new chief scout:

Just look at the sea of explorers - there does not seem to be any diminishing interest in Scouting for the 14-19 year olds, the one thing everyone remarked on was how many more girls were present this year

See the team on powerstilts (I've forgotten what they are really called)

A real camper car :