Abbeyfield

The Conserver Award candidates are beginning to explore the 'big wilderness' that is all around them. They recently asked permission to be able to go into a local residential home, Abbeyfield, to give a talk about the work that they have done, and are currently undertaking in Grizedale Forest.
Megan and Shane have completed their Discovery and Explorer Awards and are working towards their Conserver Award so they have a great deal of experiences to talk about.


The residents were very interested in what they had to say and related some of their own experiences from the vast knowledge they have collectively gained.
The students were asked how they felt about the talk,
"I was really nervous, a lot more nervous than I thought I would be, but I enjoyed it ,nearly as much as being in a wild place!" Megan's answer summed up her feelings,
"That was very difficult!"
The exchange of experiences was really interesting, listening to the residents tell of their exploits and comparing it with the adventures of the two students. It was a fantastic opportunity to share and one that will repeated as the depth of experiences that the candidates gain deepen.