MORE than 700 young people from the North-East gathered for the biggest camp of its kind in the region at the weekend.

Scouts from as far afield as Blyth, Northumberland, and Barnard Castle, County Durham, visited Moor House, Rainton Gate, near Durham City, for the event, which had an outdoor theme.

The youngsters, who were joined by more than 200 adults, took part in crate stacking, abseiling, off-road karting quad bike trails, human table football as well as the traditional art of wood turning.

The event's own radio, Confido Live, broadcast from the indoor stage, where radio team took text-message requests for songs.

Professional artists and craftspeople held workshops and young people were also able to test their agility and balance on a rodeo sheep.

In its 36th year, Confido was first held to mark the opening of the Moor House Adventure Centre.

Durham's Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts, Jonathan Chicken, said, "Each year Confido grows and grows.

"A lot of youngsters were able to meet old friends, while making new friends at the same time.

"It gives the young people we support the chance to show off the face of 21st Century Scouting."