Subcamps across Poacher have special events, competitions, and fantastic units. This spotlight takes us to the clowns of the site... Circus Fest! Kicking off with their mural, they are inviting people from all over the subcamp to participate in colouring it in. They have also adopted Ele, the elephant, as subcamp leader.

Located right at the top of the showground, Carnival Fest lives up to its name with lots of colourful archways welcoming you as you walk around.

Out at the water village, on the self-named Beach Fest subcamp, there are heaps of activities going on. Buoyancy aids are a must on this site, as everyone wears one past the blue barrels.

Want to find out everything that's happening on site? You'll want to read 'Best of Fest', our on-site newspaper, published every day from Monday - Friday!

The RAF Youth and STEM Team led a one off event on Wednesday for twenty-five lucky Explorers and Rangers. They usually run a national program of STEM engagement across the UK to inspire the younger generation to take up STEM and keep the door open for a variety of STEM careers. (links here)

Reserved for Poacher’s 10–13-year-olds from 7pm, the fairground is located behind the Exo Centre (where the roller disco and 10-13 disco take place). Participants need to be wearing both their neckers and either their lanyard or wristband to get in. There was a big queue when Best of Fest visited, so make sure you come prepared!

Bagel is a seven-and-a-half-month-old guide dog in training. Throughout training, guide dogs learn many tasks, including learning how to walk centrally along the pavement, whilst avoiding obstacles along the route, as well as finding crossings, doors and places that are visited regularly. Bagel was sponsored by 92-year-old holocaust survivor Harry, who cycled 900 miles during covid to raise money for Bagel to be trained, hence the Jewish name Bagel. Harry is still cycling and still visits Bagel and his trainer Karine.

Want to find out everything that's happening on site? You'll want to read 'Best of Fest', our on-site newspaper, published every day from Monday - Friday!