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OLP 2025 is officially wrapped. See the full gallery here. Thanks to all the Unit Leaders, Service Team and Core Team who make this trip happen and to all the Scouts who were great fun to be around, respectful throughout the trip and especially to those Scouts who shared their chocolates with me! This is…

We have just disembarked in Dover. We’re currently running to schedule and will see you at the arranged time. Unit Leaders will be in touch if there are unforeseen changes to the schedule. View the full gallery whilst waiting for us 

We had a quick stop before lunch to visit the Ferme Olivier Cemetery, a site of historical significance to the Scouting movement. With 18 flag bearers standing tall, accompanied by a bugler, our young people took part in a moving ceremony to remember those who gave their lives during the First World War. The service…

It was a very quiet night and all the Scouts are now up enjoying breakfast and striking camp. We’re off to our final activity this morning before heading to the Ferry. We’ll see you tonight!

It’s been a hot afternoon and the Scouts have done amazingly well! After enjoying some free time exploring Brugge, we visited two historic sites: Hill 60 and Essex Farm. Hill 60 played a crucial role in WWI as a strategic high point. It’s especially known for its underground warfare, which left behind the massive craters…

No trip to Brugge is complete without sampling its sweet treats: Belgian waffles and chocolate!The Scouts have had some free time in their groups to explore Brugge. Two groups enjoyed a waffle and truffle making session, with others wandering and spending their… your money in all the chocolate shops. The coaches are slightly fuller with…

The Scouts are up and filing in for breakfast ready for the day ahead. And here’s Day 1’s full photo gallery.

After a busy afternoon exploring the Passchendaele Museum and walking the 2km route to Tyne Cot Cemetery, our Scouts are now either setting up camp or enjoying a well-earned dinner. We are incredibly fortunate to have Commonwealth War Graves Commission volunteers with us, who shared powerful insights into the significance of Tyne Cot with the…

We’ve made it to Belgium in time for lunch. It was smooth sailing across the channel and we have now arrived at our first rendezvous!  Click through to see our journey

The catering team are having a blast making everyone’s lunch. Beautiful singing team!