Why the bugle?

Pictured. Dai Rose, one of our camp directors. Avril thought it would be nice to keep the music /camp theme when summoning campers for meals, meetings, rehearsals, and to bring the day to an end.
Avril's husband Les wrote words for each bugle call, and when I was a camper, we had to burst into song each time the bugle was played, and RUN!.
We still have the bugle now, but if there isn't a brass player present to blow it, there can be some quite contemporary variations on the original tunes. ( We rarely notice people running!).
Last post at night can be a special moment ( especially for tutors!). It is especially poignant on the last night when everyone gathers on the field to hear it for the last time that year.