Monster Party!
We now have a dinosaur gate and paraded our dinosaur and monsters to the monster party. The sun is still shining and we're still having fun. Looking forward to the beavers coming tomorrow!
Wind and rain doesn’t stop us camping!
The cubs, scouts and explorers arriving at camp were greeted by lashing rain and gale force winds! Luckily their tents had been put up in the wind the day before by some of the leaders. Since then it had dried…
Scout Training in Action!
Here is a letter we received from one of our Scout's Parents. The Scout Group is very proud of Charlie. " I would like to share with you an experience Charlie had last Friday where his Scouting training clearly kicked in!…
Scouts survive the weekend!
Once again the Scouts were challenged by Wendy and her team at their annual "I'm a scout, get me out of here!" Camp. They had to make useful camp gadgets, keep their fire going all day and then prepare and…
Fun on 4 wheels!
The Scouts spent the day racing quad bikes around in the mud and rain. They weren't deterred by the weather and had a great time.
Sailing with Langstone Sailability
On a lovely sunny (although very windy) evening 10 scouts and Explorers joined a Scout Troop from Bedhampton at the sailing club at Langstone. We spent the evening trying out different types of craft - small dingies, larger sailing boats…
Denmead Scouts Get Down on the Bowling Green
This week Spitfire Scouts went to Denmead Bowling Green for an introduction to Crown Green Bowling. Some may think this is a sport for the elderly but you have to be really flexible to play and there are lots of…
Chariots of fire!
Friday evening saw the Scouts putting their newly learned lashing skills into practice. Using poles, string and one wheel they had to create a chariot that would carry a member of their patrol through a slalom course. Unfortunately one team's…
Riki Tiki Tavi makes her promise
Claire has been a leader with Merlin Cub Pack and Spitfire Scout Troop for a while now, but hadn't been invested. So while she was at camp with the cubs last weekend we decided it was a good opportunity for…