Southampton City Scouts News Archive

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  • Young Leader Belt

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    All in all a lot of work, and Alice, true to form did not set herself easy challenges.  For instance, for the final challenge of running part of the section, and planning and leading a planning meeting, she decided that rather than collecting subs, or registering, she would take on the organisation of an entire…

  • Walk-A-Bout, Bond Style!

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    Those are the instructions that were given to seven teams of intrepid scouts at Fort Purbrook on one cold, windy night at the end of October. Over the next four hours, they had to find their way around the battlements, walls and moats of the 19th century fort, and through the system of underground tunnels…

  • Walk-A-Bout, Bond Style!

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    “The plans have been stolen by forces from an enemy country, who want to use the satellite to spy on our armed forces, and to steal other important technology secrets from companies around the world. They have stolen parts and instructions to make a working model of the satellite.” “Your mission is to find and collect…

  • District Swimming Gala

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    Cubs under 91/2  (5 Packs competed.)1st :29th  2nd: 2nd and 22nd  4th: 11th Cubs over 91/2 (6 Packs completed)1st: 14th  2nd:22nd  3rd:7th Pack Trophy1st: 14th 48 points  2nd: 22nd 44 points 3rd: 7th 33 points Scouts (6 Troops completed)Under12:1st: 13th  2nd:22nd  3rd :29thOver 12:1st:11th  2nd: 22nd  3rd:13th Scout Trophy1st:11th 63 points  2nd 13th 55 points 3rd :22nd 54 points Group Trophy:1st: 22nd 98 points 2nd::…

  • For Lee – a Tribute

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    The Echo notices last Saturday, proudly shouted:   LEE, MBE.  The honour could not be more deserved. In another meaning of the abbreviation, E stands for EFFORT. Nothing was too much effort for Lee. Whether in helping family, friends, work colleagues or the huge network of companions collected in a lifelong commitment to Scouting, NOTHING was…

  • For Lee – a Tribute

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    I first met Lee about 42 years ago when as a young assistant leader of the 13th Sea Scouts he came to a Water Safety course at the Coastguard hut at Netley. Fred Heather had dragged me along as I had started helping at the 8th and had experience as a canoist. At this time…

  • Scout delegation to the British Youth Council

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    More information on how to apply can be found here. The deadline for applications is 7 December. If you have any questions please do feel free to drop me a line.  Best wishes, Jack Rowley Public Affairs and Campaigns Executive The Scout Association

  • Leader Training

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    Many thanks to Sarah Milsted for running all those First Response courses during 2012 and also to the team of Training Advisers who have helped 12 of our leaders achieve their Wood Badge this year. During 2013 we expect to provide lots more opportunities for training. Let me know if you need information or support…

  • Halloween Ghost Train

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    Some of you had realised that with the time span now extended to nine days I was beginning to find it a strain both physically and mentally. In great scouting spirit a number of leaders and associates came to offer their help and support. I am very grateful to them. This year 47 young people…