Phoenix Venture Scouts from Sale digging the foundations of the Blanshard Cabin and tackle store. The gable wall is the end of the Warden’s building – the toilet block girl’s entrance is shown on the left
Camp fire circle in Summer looking towards Parker’s PoolCamp fire Circle in Winter – deep and crisp and even!Camp Fire circle in spring 2009 – before refurbishment of seats with railway sleepersCamp fire circle in 2009 with chapel space behind the circle – Parker’s Pool to the top left
Wet weather shelter – funded by the Mark Masons. Here with mud stirred up by the telehandler during constructionUnder construction – telehandler put to good use!Completed December 2008 – but still needing the concrete floor!County Day of Excellence and Opening of the Mark Barn May 2009County Excellence day May 2009 – Presentation to participants – Haydn Worrall striding awayFunded by The Mark Masons of Cheshire https://www.cheshiremarkmasons.co.uk/the-history-of-mark-masonry-in-cheshire/
Opening of the refurbished toilet block giving separate facilities for adults and young people. Brian Mouat (CC) in the wellies, Dave Vost (site manager) on the right. Members of the Campsite team – from Sale, Urmston and Wigan districts. How many can you name?Rick Turner, Doreen and Dave Watson who did most of the leadership and work in this refurbishmentPam and Pete Hanna ( Pete was the site treasurer at the time, Doreen Watson looking over her shoulder. Other members of the campsite team – can you identify anybody?
Frank Harrop Lodge – refurbished from the original red concrete floor, (where we stored the tractor and canoe trailer) to carpeted indoor accommodation with bedroomsChairs and tables provided Outdoor dining shelter with Frank Harrop in the background