During half term, the Rotary Club of Dorchester spent the day on Brownsea Island with 21 Young Carers. The youngsters aged 9-14, spent the day exploring the woodland, lakes, reed beds and pine woods on the island, which is famous for being the birthplace of the scouts and guides movement.
This was followed by a survival course based on having been in a plane crash on the island. The youngsters had to build a shelter and a fire to cook on from whatever they could find on the ground. Rotarian Pauline Camm said: “They had great fun and the dens they built were amazing. One even had a swing and a Union Jack flag.”
President of the Rotary Club of Dorchester, Keith Bashford remarked: “This is what Rotary is all about. These young carers are our very own local heroes and they have had a great day out free from the worries at home.”
In addition to being home to the Baden-Powell Centre, Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour was the treasure island in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books and is well worth a visit.
