Continuing to work on our Adventure Challenge, we went out into the park in our Lodges to complete a quiz that took us around the park, through Ryebank Fields and across a road. We had to answer 11 questions along…
Monday 30th and Wednesday 1st July
This week we tested our balance, daring and stamina with an obstacle course outside! We wobbled along a slack line, found our way blindfolded across stepping stones, jumped and crawled through tyres and jumped off a tall tower!
Tatton Camp Makes a Splash – In Every Way!
Our Scouts and Explorers headed to Tatton Park for one of the best weekends in the calendar – the annual Water Camp! The weekend was packed with adventure, laughs, and (unsurprisingly) a whole lot of water. Scouts took turns kayaking,…
Sunshine, Challenges and Scout Skills at Linnet Clough!
The Troop headed off on camp to Linnet Clough—and what a weekend it was! Sunshine, non-stop action, and a chance to put all those Scout skills into practice. First up: pitching tents. Scouts worked together to get their camps set…
Catapults, Soaked Scouts and Big Splashes!
This week the Troop took on the challenge of pioneering—but with a twist. The mission? Build a catapult strong enough to launch a wet sponge at another Patrol. Yes, things were about to get soggy. Using poles, ropes and plenty…
Scout Troop Serve Up a Sizzling Success!
This week, the Troop rolled up their sleeves for one of our all-time favourite sessions—cooking on open fires. It all started with a good old-fashioned wood hunt. Scouts teamed up to gather sticks, twigs and logs, figuring out what would…
Longford Scouts Conquer Everest in 14-Hour Fundraising Marathon
On Saturday 21 June, Longford Scout Group took on the incredible challenge of climbing the height of Mount Everest – 8,849 metres – in just one day using a mobile climbing wall at their Scout HQ. Fuelled by determination, community…
Monday 23rd and Wednesday 25th June – Bird feeders
For our Outdoor Challenge we needed to make something to help animals in the wild so this week we made bird feeders. We mixed bird seed with gelatine and filled yoghurt pots with the mixture. Once they’ve set in the…
Monday 16th and Wednesday 18th June – Outdoors art
With the lovely weather on our side, we ventured forth into the park to make our own natural paintbrushes. We used sticks and a selection of grass, leaves, flowers and feathers along with elastic bands to make our brushes and…
Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th June – Cards and games
This week, we made cards for Father’s Day this coming weekend. We also played some games including cup tower relays and the ship game on Monday and coin relays on Wednesday. On Monday we awarded another Chief Scout Bronze Award – congratulations!
