I Stayed at St Briavels Castle Youth Hostel
In the early 1970's I was a Scout Leader in Riverhead - near Sevenoaks in Kent - and we decided to spend our 1974 summer camp in the West Country or South Wales. I remember my fellow leader, Squadron Leader Mick Ryan, suggesting that we take the patrol leaders to "recce" the area at half term that Spring. And so we finished up staying in the splendid youth hostel within St Briavels Castle on 15th February 1974.
It was fantastic - a moated Norman Castle - and a great experience for our Scouts.
We went on to stay at two other hostels that week: Capel-Y-Ffin and Crickhowell. The whole trip was a memorable one and I enjoy looking at my photographs to remind me of the great time we had all those years ago.
In the following summer we took our Troop, the 3rd Sevenoaks, for a most enjoyable summer camp in the area which included a tour of the RAF's engineering base at RAF St Athan. The Scouts loved it!
Memories Links
See more memories of St Briavels
Add a Memory for another place
Tips & Ideas
How has this scene changed?
Do you know who lived or worked here?
Why is this photo significant to you?
Particular points of interest - transport, architecture, fashions etc.
Comments
0 comments have been shared so far in response to the memory "I Stayed at St Briavels Castle Youth Hostel".
Why not get involved and post your comments using the comment form below.
