On Wednesday the 3rd of February, the Cubs District Chess Competition took place, having been running for 50 years by the same volunteers, the Drew Brothers.
The winner of the under 9½ trophy is Ridley from the 22nd.
The winners of the over 9½ trophy are:
James from the 11th (has trophy at the moment.)
Leo from the 22nd
Maxim from the 29th
George from the 7th.
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This years Scout District Cross Country fun event is being held at the Sports Centre starting sharp at 10am on Sunday 6th March 2016.
This is a great fun event open to all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network, giving everyone a chance to race and win themselves a certificate and their group a trophy for their group trophy cabinet.
Parents and families are very welcome to come along and cheer them round the course.
The Southampton City District Canoe Club is offering a selection of different courses, including:
The weekly fee for each session on all the above courses are just £3 for those in member groups, or £6 for non-member groups
Find out more about the courses available, and how to get involved!
Scouting requires you to hold a blue card swimming certificate to prove that you are a competent swimmer before you join in our wide range of water activities.
If you are going to District Camp you will need to attend this test evening and get a blue card swimming certificate.
The next Blue Card Swimming Test Evening will be on Tuesday 22nd March 2016 at the Regents Park School Swimming Pool, Richville Road Entrance at 6.30pm sharp.
Please bring TRACK SUIT BOTTOMS and T-Shirt
I am sad to say I have not had any group or section come forward this year to help with Founders Day as the 29th Scout Group did last year.
I am sure you will all agree that is disappointing especially as everyone was so keen on us having a celebration of Baden-Powell’s birthday rather than a traditional church service type event.
That lack of support leaves me no alternative but to cancel this years Founders Day.
Colin Floyd
District Commissioner
There is a Wilverley Working Party weekend on Saturday the 5th of March 2016 from 9am to 5pm.
Come and join us in some basic maintenance at the Southampton City District camp site at Wilverley. Free camping and facilities for the Saturday night, or just come and join us for the day! Wear old clothes and bring work gloves.
Please call to tell Colin Floyd if you are coming so we can arrange refreshments and lunch on 07770364711 or email colin@colinfloyd.com
Well done to all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who did their best at the District Swimming Gala this weekend. Big congratulations to 14th Highfield who took home the group trophy (and most of the other awards too)
A proud moment for our District as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and our adult volunteers come together in remembrance for our remembrance parade this year.
Greetings from Snowdonia! Scouts, Explorers and Network from across the district have had an brilliant day in the mountains.
A huge achievement for the scouts who were up all night and completed the walkabout night hike along the waterfront from Titchfield to Warsash. On Saturday night, scouts were faced with 007-style missions along the way including a first aid emergency, interrogation and abseiling.
Congratulations to the secret agents from 1st Southampton who scored the highest points and took home the trophy. M will be pleased.
