ADVENTURES

A complete catalogue of all the adventures that the McCarthy Industries team have enjoyed over the course of many a long year. These pages are one off visits, which include a large number of images, some which may be of a disturbing nature to young children. This section also houses the famous Jolly Boys Outings from the bygone days of Oakmeeds trips

 

 
  Its another international footballing trip to London, this time to visit Arsenals Emirates Stadium for the friendly clash between Brazil and Sweden
The annual Cheltenham Festival is considered the greatest jump horse racing meeting of the year. Jones and McCarthy enjoy a day of cider and betting Fabio Capellos first game as England manager bought Switzerland to Wembley. The McCarthy Family ventured to the capital to take in the start of a new era
Another day, another visit to a Royal Palace. This time, its McCarthy, Witham, Jones and Lloyd who enjoy a day of history at Hampton Court Palace The Annual Burgess Hill Fair was in town, and McCarthy and Chapman were bidding to win a prize for collecting Victorian characters autographs
The stars of the WWE make their second visit of the year to the UK. McCarthy and Dan Collin travel to Manchester to watch the steroid-stars in action Does life get any better than this? An afternoon trailing pubs in the great city of London, followed by England v Russia at the brand new Wembley Stadium
With children being back at school, McCarthy, Lloyd, Chapman and Jones took the opportunity to explore Thorpe Park without being branded as pedophiles The 6th annual Robert Eaton memorial fund match at the Dripping Pan featured McCarthy, Neil Kane and Kev the Ape in the Brighton supporters' squad.
Peter Chapman takes Victor, his two year old nephew, out for the day to Washbrooks family farm in Hurstpierpoint. How would he possibly cope? Spain are notoriously racist, and one of McCarthys favourite footballing nations. Therefore, seeing them take on England at Old Trafford just had to be done
France is good for two things - Disneyland and warehouses full of cheap alcohol. McCarthy, Kane, Blake and R.Chapman visit Calais for the later reason With Charlie back from Uni, she gets the chance to join McCarthy to visit Sussex number 2 tourist attraction behind McCarthy Towers, Drusillas Zoo
Could Charlie disprove the age-old theory that women should stay off Crazy Golf courses and remain in the kitchen, or could she beat McCarthy over the 18 holes Is there anything more romantic than Ancient Rome recreated through a series of sand sculptures? McCarthy and Charlie go along to find out
Charlie Humphreys loses her footballing virginity, as McCarthy treats his young lady friend to England v reigning European Champions Greece at Old Trafford Home to Winnie the Pooh and a Llama farm, this was a Sussex venue that just had to be visited by McCarthy and Neil Kane
Another day out in Sussex, as McCarthy and Witham decide to investigate what joy steam locomotives, and the Bluebell Railway can bring Elton John live in concert at the County Ground. Not only is he gay, but he also wrote Crocodile Rock. Nothing could keep McCarthy and Witham away!
England face Jamaica in their final game before the 2006 World Cup. Peter Crouch starts, could he perform with number one fan McCarthy present at Old Trafford Cheltenham and Grimsby battle for promotion in the League Two play-off final at the Millennium Stadium. The McCarthy family are there to cheer on the Robins
Its another day out at the cricket, this time McCarthy and Witham enjoy the hospitality of the Rose Bowl, as Hampshire face Sussex in Championship action With nothing to do in Easter, McCarthy and Witham head to London, and along with Mark Potter, visit two of the most famous sporting venues in the world
Would Elliot get arrested? Would Jimmy have a nervous breakdown? Would Tony Blair be seen in his underwear? Find out as McCarthy goes into Number 10 February half term, and the opportunity to not only visit a Tudor castle, but hear stories from Henry XVIII himself - McCarthy and Witham couldn't miss this one
McCarthy was joined by fellow Politics students for a conference in London, with a "Who can kiss James Moran" competition in place Peter Chapman will only reach the ripe old age of 23 once, so to celebrate it was decided that an evening of bowling in Crawley was needed
Being the men of nature that they are, McCarthy and Witham decide to take on another mammoth tour, this time of the Rivers of Sussex A hot summers day in Brighton, where better is there to go than Shoreham beach, as Jones, Dougie Lane and McCarthy take a dip in the channel
After the success of the previous year, McCarthy and Ticehurst are joined by Bert and Hugh Lloyd in another trip to the home of cricket that is Lords A few days away in Yorkshire for the McCarthy family for University research, and it would be extremely rude not to visit the Peak District while in the area
An educational day off college, as McCarthy and Robert Jones join Tom Witham and Gemma Bantock for a day at Alton Towers McCarthy documents his trip to see his European fans in Valencia, after a week of football during the Minor Celebrity World Tour to Spain
A theme park made of lego and designed for small children. What could be better? McCarthy and Tom Witham spend a day at Legoland Windsor A rare downfall of snow is seen in Sussex. What better way to celebrate than by taking a sledge and a baking tray to the South Downs
The Bootleg Beatles play the Brighton Centre, and the Minor Celebrity duo of McCarthy and Peter Chapman, along with BHU Cleaner, where there to see it A day out in London is never complete without some football. Scott and Alison McCarthy head to The Valley, for Charlton v Aston Villa
The real home of cricket was scene of Middlesex v Sussex. McCarthy and Ticehurst went to Lords to support Chris Adams men in Championship action The McCarty family traveled to see England take on Iceland at the City of Manchester Stadium in their final warm up game before Euro 2004
The biggest day in the Division Two football calendar, it was Brighton v Bristol City at the Millennium Stadium, with the winner being promoted to the Championship The opening day of the 2004 Frizzell County Championship season, and McCarthy and Ticehurst travel to The Oval for Surrey v reigning champs Sussex

 

JOLLY BOYS OUTINGS
The Jolly Boys Outings were once the pride of Oakmeeds day trips. Featuring wacky clothing, unruly teenagers and teachers trying to regain control, a fun filled day was always guaranteed. These 5 events will always remain the height of Mac Industries mischief, as Scott McCarthy, Chris Traylen and Phil Durrant are joined by a select band of extras to spread the good name of Oakmeeds to England
 
  The Jolly Boys were back. Scott and Chris were joined by Pete Ingles and Bert Lloyd for an exciting trip to the Houses of Parliament - and the chance to explore London before!
Billed as the last ever Jolly Boys Outing, it was another trip to the theatre to see 'Time and the Conways' on a snow-swept evening. Lewis Trower and Neil Gingell joined the 3 Jolly Boys for this momentous trip Another trip to Chessington, this time its Phil and Scott who are joined by Ashley Johnson, Bert Lloyd and the legendary Elliot Gwynne, who provides some entertaining moments
The second outing saw an exciting visit to Chessington World of Adventures. Phil and Scott were joined by Luke Kember and Ashley Johnson. Unfortunately, not many photos were achieved The first ever Jolly Boys Outing was to see Taming of the Shrew at Shakespeare's globe theatre, London. The boys also got the opportunity to have a quick look round the city, as well as the excitement of the show!

 

 

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