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Welcome to the Wandering Quill Blog! It’s like if our newsletter had even more details, with behind the scenes content, deep-dive interviews, and even more of our favourite moments. If you’ve got a story you’d like to share, let us know at [email protected].

  • Forever Flying our WINGS

    Forever Flying our WINGS

    I’m a WINGS fan, don’t let me out of heeeeeere!  We are all sad to be leaving WINGS but no-one … Continue reading Forever Flying our WINGS

  • Always on call with ScoutMed

    Always on call with ScoutMed

    Big thank you to our on-call medical team! Accidents happen. We all know that. Whether it’s a minor bump, an … Continue reading Always on call with ScoutMed

  • Balancing acts with i-CIRCUS

    Balancing acts with i-CIRCUS

    Showing off your impressive skills “It’s all about the timing,” explained Doody, who has been running our circus skills activity … Continue reading Balancing acts with i-CIRCUS

  • Compliments from the Fudge Kitchen

    Compliments from the Fudge Kitchen

    You’ve all been a delight! Those of you who have been out and about in Windsor this week as part … Continue reading Compliments from the Fudge Kitchen

  • P&P’s Insect Zoo

    P&P’s Insect Zoo

    Grasshoppers galore!  The insects of Windsor Great Park have made us feel very welcome despite 4,000 young people descending on … Continue reading P&P’s Insect Zoo

  • Tŷ Hafan’s special mission

    Tŷ Hafan’s special mission

    Welsh cakes all round!  WINGS 2026 might be drawing to a close but for many of you, these are memories … Continue reading Tŷ Hafan’s special mission

  • Anyone for a cuppa?

    Anyone for a cuppa?

    Kilkenny’s Tom has been entertaining WINGS crowds!   One of the big personalities on WINGS 2026 has been 12-year-old Tom from … Continue reading Anyone for a cuppa?

  • Trefoil Guild supporting WINGS

    Trefoil Guild supporting WINGS

    Discover friendship, adventure and experiences   On Thursday evening, we were visited by Karen, who told us all about the Trefoil … Continue reading Trefoil Guild supporting WINGS

  • Diary of a Survivalist volunteer

    Diary of a Survivalist volunteer

    Mr Gibbons shares his inspirational WINGS experience   Around camp, I’m known simply as Mr. Gibbons. As a volunteer stationed with … Continue reading Diary of a Survivalist volunteer

  • Latest edition of The Quill available now

    Latest edition of The Quill available now

    Getting Quilly with it   The latest edition of our WINGS magazine ‘The Quill’ is now available! We launched the first … Continue reading Latest edition of The Quill available now

  • WINGS you marry me?

    WINGS you marry me?

    Congratulations to Chris and Hannah on their engagement!   WINGS Jamboree camp played host to a very special occasion today as … Continue reading WINGS you marry me?

  • Dwayne in the fields

    Dwayne in the fields

    Chief Scout makes a positive impression  Chief Scout Dwayne Fields paid us a visit on Tuesday and got immediately stuck … Continue reading Dwayne in the fields

  • Ghana Guides Get Quizzing

    Ghana Guides Get Quizzing

    What does WINGS stand for anyway…? As we were packing up to leave the media centre on Monday evening, we … Continue reading Ghana Guides Get Quizzing

  • Meet Badger – A Quilling Volunteer

    Meet Badger – A Quilling Volunteer

    Only legends hang out in the Artisans Guild! Nestled discreetly in the Artisans Guild is an arts and crafts tent … Continue reading Meet Badger – A Quilling Volunteer

  • Don’t miss the WINGS talent show

    Don’t miss the WINGS talent show

    Simon Cowell better be ready for WINGS has got Talent this Tuesday! Subcamps are you ready? The time has come … Continue reading Don’t miss the WINGS talent show

  • Action stations for subcamp Sunday!

    Action stations for subcamp Sunday!

    Sheep herding, escape the castle, and so much more! With the festivities of the opening ceremony complete, Sunday heralded the … Continue reading Action stations for subcamp Sunday!

  • A visit from the Scouts’ Chief Volunteer

    A visit from the Scouts’ Chief Volunteer

    Subcamp Sunday gets a special visitor While the subcamps were putting on their best entertainment on an action-packed Sunday, we … Continue reading A visit from the Scouts’ Chief Volunteer

  • WINGS shines in the evening sun

    WINGS shines in the evening sun

    Let the Jamboree begin! As the sun set over Windsor Great Park, the energy levels rose as WINGS 2026 was … Continue reading WINGS shines in the evening sun

  • Flying the flag for Scotland

    Flying the flag for Scotland

    “Our grass is a bit greener!” Walking around the impressive Windsor Great Park on Saturday, you can’t have missed the … Continue reading Flying the flag for Scotland

  • First Past the Trading Post

    First Past the Trading Post

    WINGS merch flies off the shelves!