For the last of our programmed weeks before the Christmas break, we took the scouts on a cold and icy night hike around Chorlton water park. The difference in temperature between the two weeks mysteriously correlated with the difference in…
Air Rifle Shooting
This week Scouts took part in target shooting at the Ranche. Each young person was taught how to correctly handle, aim, and fire an air rifle under the careful supervision of our leaders. All Scouts managed to hit the target; with some being…
28th & 30th November St Andrew
With St Andrew’s Day falling in this week what better than to have a Scottish flavour to the meetings. The Beavers coloured , cut out and stuck together a drawing of Nessie. They also decorated biscuits with St Andrew’s flag…
Programme Planning
This evening we have been doing some programme planning where the explorers planned their own Programme with a balance of awards,camps,fun stuff and lots of exciting ideas !! Well done explorers !
Mon 21st & Wed 23rd Nov Space Activity Badge
This last week the Beavers were trying to complete the various aspects of this badge. The Mon colony unfortunately had bad weather and were unable to see the sky and consequently no stars, planets or space craft were visible. This…
Music Night
This week at Explorers, a DJ and our DJ showed everyone in the group how to DJ! The group helped set up an entire sound and lighting system before jumping on the decks to mix some music. From some classic club…
Wed 9th Nov Mini bonfire & song
On Wed 9th Nov the Wed Beavers lit fires, cooked marshmallows and learnt a camp fire song.
Scouts on Snowboards!
Snowboard taster session Just before the half term break, the scouts took part in a snowboard taster session at the Chill Factore. After getting kitted out with helmets, boots and boards it was time to take to the slopes! Despite…
Buddhist Temple visit
This week our scouts were invited to the wonderful kadampa temple where they had the opportunity to learn about Buddhism, experience meditation and have the opportunity to reflect,ask questions with a monk that talked about his own experiences in Buddhism….
Buddhist Temple visit
This week our scouts were invited to the wonderful kadampa temple where they had the opportunity to learn about Buddhism, experience meditation and have the opportunity to reflect,ask questions with a monk that talked about his own experiences in Buddhism….
