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A complete catalogue of all the events and adventures that the McCarthy Industries team have enjoyed over the course of many a long year across the British Isles. 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

 

McCarthy joins Simon Valder and Oaf for a Friday evening of rugby league, curry and beer in Bradford prior to the Albion's game with Leeds One of the worst snow falls in recent memory hits Great Britain. McCarthy and chums hit the streets to build, sledge and cause general confussion
The best way to sober up on New Years Day is to continue drinking and watch football. McCarthy and Kane head off to Eastbourne Borough v Crawley Town McCarthy, Rumble, Witham and Nick Clayton treck across Eastern Europe in an epic six day tour taking in Romania, Moldova and the Ukraine
Paris St Germain, Atletico Madrid and Glasgow Rangers head to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the 2009 Emirates Cup This years maze was that of a giant cock of the bird type. After last years efforts, McCarthy and Witham decided to tackle it again, with the help of Neil Kane
Following their EDF Cup Semi Final triumph over the Ospreys, Cardiff Blues were all that stood in the way between Gloucester and silverware at Twickenham McCarthy, Jones and Lloyd take a day to attempt to complete 13 pubs around London on one of the routes on the famous Dick Whittington Ale Trail
Gloucester face off against the Ospreys for a place in a Twickenham final in one of the EDF Cup Semi Finals at Coventry's Ricoh Arena Brighton v Walsall is called off, which provides a perfect excuse for McCarthy and Alex Retter to attend Championship football at Molineux
Is there a better way to clear a New Years Day hangover than attending a Sussex derby in the Blue Square Premier? McCarthy, Jones and Kane find out The stars of the WWE are back in England, and Collin and McCarthy decide to make the trek to Manchester to attend the tapings of both Raw and ECW
Jones turns 21 and moves into his new University home in Portsmouth, so McCarthy, Lloyd and Zoe Emett pay the lovable Welshman and his home a visit Tulleys Farm is home to one of the most formidable mazes around. McCarthy, Witham, Lloyd and Jones take up the challenge
Arsenal face Juventus and Hamburg take on Real Madrid in the first day of the second Emirates Cup, live from the Emirates Stadium McCarthy and Chapman pay a visit to the Play Radio studios outside Arundel, where they would make a guest appearance on the Not The Tommy Boyd Show
Its another international footballing trip to London, this time to visit Arsenals Emirates Stadium for the friendly clash between Brazil and Sweden 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
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? 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 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!
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 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
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
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 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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