Southampton City Scouts News Archive

Tag: explorers

  • Emlyn – Scouts show leaders how to camp

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    Before the camp started the patrols had been hard at work. They had selected and prepared equipment ready for camp, planned a menu for the whole weekend and purchase the food and sundry items.  The Patrol Leader (or nominated Scout) had to ensure the menu was within budget, offered a balanced diet and would be…

  • Logerheads

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    Nine bases; starting with storming the Bastille and planting the French flag on the ramparts. The others on a French theme were: Following the route of the peasants march and finding treasure in the Chateau; Capturing the Scarlet Pimpernel; Painting a picture in the style of Mattise, Playing Petanque; Cooking Crepes; Building a Barricade; Making…

  • Fly On The Wall

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    On the Friday evening another leader called. He wanted to talk over some concerns he had. Grey Wol and I consider it a compliment and are always willing to help. On Saturday there are always the checking up and preparations to be made but also a visit to Grey Wol’s Mum as we were totally…

  • 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…

  • Enterprise Explorers

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    As a way of rounding off this course, and putting to use the skills learned, a trip on the River Hamble was planned for the weekend of 20/21 October encompassing an overnight stay at Cricket Camp. This gave the Explorers a chance to try some different water to that of the Itchen, where we normally…

  • Beat Bullying

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    If you would like to get involved we have a number of options. 1.    Sign up for Sectional resources. Please include the address you would like us to send these . There will be a limited number of hard copy resources (400 of each) so they will be sent out on a first come basis.…

  • Exbury Ghost Train

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    We have again been invited to haunt the Ghost Train this year. It will happen all over the half term holiday. Last year over 60 scouts and explorers took part and I had help from at least 10 leaders. Exbury’s donation to the District was £450 worth of climbing equipment soon to be put to…

  • Fly goes to a Wedding

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    David had been a member of the Seahawk Venture Unit of the 13th Group when they were in the old West District. They were an unruly bunch, a bit wayward at times but did some really good things. Above all they had a real friendship and loyalty to one-another and loved their Scouting. 6 members…

  • Gillwell 24

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    Saturday morning 0900 hrs and the start of the 24 hours of activities. On offer was a wide variety of activities – zorbing, shooting, mountain boarding, AA driving school, scuba diving, trapeze, bushcraft, wood work, fun fair, power kites, internet café, radio station, disco, climbing, cinema, information tents to name some.  Being the ten year…

  • Hampshire Scouts Photographic Competition

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    There will be a prize for each age group of entrants:A.  Beavers or CubsB.  Scouts or ExplorersC.  Network or Adults We have been donated 3 prizes (photo vouchers) to the value of £100 each by London Camera Exchange, Southampton – so what are you waiting for? When submitting your photo’s please ensure that they:Are adventurous…