Camp Competitions

Of the various competitions run throughout the year two are specifically for things which occur on our annual camp, these being The Nightingale Cup and Greenhalgh Trophy:

The Nightingale Cup

The Nightingale Cup is awarded to the winners of the overall camping competition which is run throughout Long Camp. Points are awarded for things like Inspections, Night Marks, Cooking and Duty Patrol as well as some of the activities run on camp.

Winner 2006: Otters Patrol (PL: Alex Cruice)
Winner 2005: Otters Patrol (PL: James Mercer)
Winner 2004: Owls Patrol (PL: Peter Thornley)

The Greenhalgh Trophy

Originally donated by the Group Scout Leader, John Greenhalgh, for a section camping competition the Greenhalgh Trophy is now awarded to the winners of the annual Masterchef Competition. This competition is held on Long Camp when the patrols compete to plan and prepare the best meal under camp conditions.

Winner 2006: Bulldogs Patrol (PL: Andy Stimson)
Winner 2005: Bulldogs Patrol (PL: Chris Whitehead)
Winner 2004: Owls Patrol (PL: Peter Thornley)

The Whittle Trophy

Awarded to the winner of the athletics competition. This competition used to be held in the Summer term on a friday night at School and is now held on Long Camp as the Camp Olympics.

Winner 2006: Otters Patrol (PL: Alex Cruice)
Winner 2005: Bulldogs Patrol (PL: Chris Whitehead)