A great tradition of ICC is our excursion day. We crossed the border from Herefordshire and England into Wales, arriving at an activity centre and cafe on grassy river banks near the historic town of Brecon, within the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Thankfully for many, the record-breaking British temperatures of recent days cooled off – but there was still plenty of sunshine as national groups took part over the morning and afternoon in our fun, active, team-building activities, of canoeing, climbing, and raft building.

In the afternoon those who wanted a little less physical exertion, and a little more culture, were only a short river path walk away from taking some time to explore the town of Brecon.

Group photo on the grass in front of the river bank – participants, volunteers and staff from all nations, many waring VICTA Children t-shirts

Everyone returned to camp, cheery, perhaps a little tired, to enjoy the tradition of a British barbecue on the terrace. For many, this was followed by a sociable drink at RNC’s on-site bar, maybe enjoying some conversation outside in the cool clear evening, or in the warmth and comfort of our accommodation block lounges.

The day ended with everyone having seen a little more of the UK, learning about their own abilities, and about each other from all across of Europe and beyond!

Photos from Friday

  • Preparing to canoe
  • A guide dog looks at the camera with raft building in the background
  • Tying knots
  • Canoes on the river
  • Raft building – a group pull the ropes tight together
  • A group stand proudly with their finished raft
  • Raft launching
  • Raft boarding
  • Raft on the river
  • Raft on the river
  • People being served at the barbecue
  • Barbeque scene is reflected off sunglasses
  • One participant guides another as they carry their trays of food at the barbecue
  • A table of diners on the terrace at the barbecue

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