Camping Villages
What are the Camping Villages and how do they work?
There are three villages at Unite and each Company/group will be allocated a village before arrival. The villages allow for Companies/groups of any size to socialise with one another and develop a sense of community for the weekend. At Unite each village is in competition with one another for the weekend so it is key that everyone gets involved!
Where will they be located?
Villages will be marked out on the campsite. They will be designated by colour (red, yellow or blue), so we encourage groups to bring clothing, flags, crafts and extras of that colour to get your village standing out. We want to see which village can decorate their village best!
To help with your village decorations, you can download the Unite logo (right click and “Save As”).
Throughout the weekend there will be games and competitions in and between all three villages, so make sure you all join in and help your village become the winning one!
Who’s in charge?
Each village has two Village Leaders. They are young leaders in BB and their role is to make sure the guests are all having a great time and making the most of the activities on offer. They are the first port of call for anyone who needs some help or fancies a chat. They’re also there to have fun too!
Find out more about this year’s Village Leaders below…
Blue Village – Isaac Bedward-Jones
Which BB group are you in?
4th Peterborough
Do you have any nicknames?
Izzy (from college).
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
The amazing opportunities, but the one that stands out the most is visiting Scotland on a band tour and visiting places that are a part of the foundations of The Boys’ Brigade.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
Seeing friends that I haven’t seen in a year.
Summer or winter – and why?
Summer, because it’s no fun riding a motorcycle in the winter!
If you could have dinner with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with my younger self and give myself advice.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Grave into Gardens, Something in the Orange, Sweet Caroline.
Do you have any unusual/hidden talents or skills?
I have an extremely loud voice.
Blue Village – Sam Totten
Which BB group are you in?
Both 4th and 5th Scarborough
Do you have any nicknames?
I do not!
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
Being a part of the BB contingent at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday was pretty cool.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
Winning another trophy!
What is your favourite colour?
I’m a fan of green.
Summer or winter – and why?
Winter. Summer is too hot – not good.
If you could have dinner with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Adam Sandler, I just want to know what’s going on.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Waltzing Along – James, Heartbreaker – Pat Benatar, Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Red Village – Erin Taylor-Jones
Which BB group are you in?
3rd Trafford
Do you have any nicknames?
Yeah, my nickname is Ezza.
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
Going on camps every year and having new experiences.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
The ‘Unite Introducing…’ stage to see everyone’s amazing talents.
Summer or winter – and why?
Summer – there’s more chance to get out and socialise with other people, and the sun makes everything more exciting.
If you could have dinner with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Gordon Ramsey, as I am training to be a chef and he is in the industry.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Macarena, Put Your Records On and Raye’s The Weekend.
Do you have any unusual/hidden talents or skills?
I’m a great baker and enjoy making everyone tasty treats.
Red Village – Ollie Bennett
Which BB group are you in?
5th Scarborough
Do you have any nicknames?
I get called Ollie most, or sometimes by my last name.
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
Carrying the wreath as part of the BB contingent at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
Seeing everyone and having a good time!
What is your favourite colour?
My favourite colour is orange.
Summer or winter – and why?
I prefer summer over winter because it’s better to be warm and not cold, and it’s also when my birthday is.
If you could have dinner with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Harry Kane, because he’s my football idol and it would be great to know about his life.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Life is a Highway because I love the movie Cars 2, Stick Season by Noah Kahan because it’s a song I listen to a lot, and Demons by Imagine Dragons because it always helps me focus.
Yellow Village – Andrew Dolman
Which BB group are you in?
1st Swansea Eastside
Do you have any nicknames?
Dolan, Dorman, Theo Von
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
Meeting my best friend of 17 years.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
Winning!
What is your favourite colour?
Purple.
Summer or winter – and why?
Summer, any excuse to wear rugby shorts all day.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Miami 2017, Wish You Were Here, Party in the USA.
Do you have any unusual/hidden talents or skills?
I’m really good at marshmallow and spaghetti towers.
Yellow Village – Ollie Henderson
Which BB group are you in?
3rd Harrogate
Do you have any nicknames?
Just Ollie.
What is your highlight of your time in BB so far?
Being able to have opportunities to take part in things like Unite and competitions.
What are you most looking forward to about Unite 2024?
I would say all the fun activities such as the morning workout!
What is your favourite colour?
For Unite it has to be yellow!
Summer or winter – and why?
I would say summer because it’s better weather to go outside.
If you could have dinner with any one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Abraham Lincoln – I think there would be an interesting conversation.
If you could only listen to three songs for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Do I Wanna Know? – Arctic Monkeys, Home – Good Neighbours, Coal – Dylan Gossett.
How are village points won?
Each morning there will be a village check-in with the Village Leaders and each person who attends will gain points for their village. Also particular events throughout the weekend will give points to participants and those who win a competition. More information will be shared at the event!
What is the role of Company/group leaders at the event?
If you are a leader bringing young people to the event there is plenty for you to do. Your first main role is to get involved and enjoy the weekend, as there will be leader events on as well as the wider programme. You will camp with your Company/group in your village and although events on during the weekend are run and supervised by the Unite team, there is still a responsibility on each leader to oversee their young people.
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