Either the forest is on fire or the Ballyhooly scouts are rustling up some grub – thankfully, it was the latter and with impeccable timing, I arrived just in time to join members of the Ballyhooly 88th Cork Scout Troop for their meal after a day of high energy activities deep in Castlebla Forest.
With 30 metre trees towering over them and just the minimum of light getting through, it was a setting those who favour the indoors might find challenging – but not these hardy scouts, who are well equipped to deal with a variety of terrains and conditions.
RECRUITING
Last Saturday’s ‘Fun In The Forest’ event was a recruiting/information day organised by Ballyhooly scouts. Overseen by scout leaders, Kevin Cogan and Eoin Bracken, the event proved a great success.
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