Local Schoolchildren attending the four primary schools in the Isles of Scilly have enjoyed bright sunshine for the annual Samson Picnic.
Every year for the past half century, local schoolchildren have flocked to one of the uninhabited Islands for a traditional picnic; surprisingly little has changed in those fifty years. Children still enjoy Scillys’ warm climate, bright sunshine and fine white sand.
Sampson can be found just to the south of Bryher and has been uninhabited for more than 150 years when the male population was wiped out in a failed sea borne rescue attempt.
This year, Children form the schools on St. Marys, Tresco, St. Martins and St. Agnes have enjoyed traditional pastimes such as sand sculptures and swimming. There was a scare several years ago when bureaucracy threatened to ruin the outing when it was decided children couldn’t swim for insurance reasons despite an immaculate safety record. On show this year though, for the first time ever, were specialist lifeguards, Tammy and Julie. Nearly all the children swam but warm water was just that little bit too much to ask!
A great day was had by all and the teachers commented on their good fortune with the weather as it was sunny and warm all day but the weather turned in the evening and it the wind picked up. It always seems to be good weather for the annual picnic and long may it continue!