Bristol student represents UK at 'Roverway 2024

Set on the beautiful fjord coastline of Lundsneset, Stavanger, the event was an opportunity of a lifetime where he immersed himself in adventure and Scandinavian culture.

Roverway is a gathering of 5,000 Scouts aged 16 – 22 years old, from across Europe and beyond. The event was divided into three parts beginning with an expedition across Southern Norway for five days, followed by an international camp at Stavanger where Scouts engaged in a programme of Scouting activities and skill development, before culminating in a ferry trip to visit Copenhagen in Denmark.

Alfie aged 16, said: “After arriving in Oslo I was so excited to meet Scouts from around the world. We went Fjord canoeing, which was an amazing experience. I was given the freedom to lead, a skill I will take forward through my life.

"I loved the huge outdoor movie night and sharing experiences with my new friends from Poland and the Czech Republic. This was my first International Scout trip and the memories will stay with me forever”

Alfie joined 5,000 other Scouts from almost every European nation to embark on 15 days of adventure, fun, and learning skills for life. The theme of the event was ‘North of the Ordinary’. Roverway helped participants develop independence and resilience on its young participants by starting with a youth-led five day expedition across Norway

Chief Scout, Bear Grylls wished Alfie well by saying: "A massive congratulations to Alfie Blackmore who represented the UK at Roverway 2024.

"Roverway is an amazing opportunity to discover yourself and make new friends, whilst participating in a programme that demonstrates true Scouting spirit by developing skills for life. Everyone involved had the trip of a lifetime in Stavanger.

"The diversity of people they met reminds us all about what the world has to offer: new cultures and new friends, becoming ever more tolerant and caring about others."