For the last couple of sessions of the year, the Saturday Scouts made the most of the heatwave. An epic water games (and ultimately water fight session) was the perfect way to cool down. For the final session of the…
Pioneering
Last Thursday, the Scouts session focused on pioneering skills, with an engaging activity that tested both their creativity and technical knowledge. The group worked in teams to build catapults and trebuchets using the knots they'd been practising over the past…
Athlete Badge
In a recent meeting, the Thursday Scouts focused on the athletic side of things, targeting their athlete badge. The session kicked off with a series of warm-up exercises designed to prepare everyone for the activities ahead. Following the warm-up, the…
Great feedback from the Marine Conservation Society
We'd like to share some wonderful feedback received from Lorna at the Marine Conservation Trust following our trip to the beach with the Saturday Cubs and Scouts. Well done for representing Longford Scouts so well! "Just getting in touch after…
A trip to the beach with the Marine Conservation Society
This week the Saturday Scouts were privileged to be granted a funded trip for Muslim Climate Action week. Lorna from the Marine Conservation Society hosted 28 Scouts and Cubs, spending the day at West Kirby Beach. We went for a…
Thursday Scouts – Bibby’s farm
In their latest outdoor adventure, the Thursday Scouts ventured to Bibby's Farm for a camping weekend filled with activities. The group had a hands-on experience cooking meals over open fires and honed their navigational skills through orienteering challenges. They also…
Water camp
In June, the Thursday Scouts and Tuesday Explorers embarked on their annual water camp at Tatton Park. Over the weekend, our Scouts and Explorers engaged in a variety of water-based activities, including raft building, kayaking, and canoeing. The group rotated…
Cooking on Fires
During the latest Thursday Scouts' gathering, the focus was on fundamental survival skills, with an emphasis on fire building and outdoor cooking. The Scouts energetically collaborated to gather wood from the nearby areas, which they then used to skillfully light…
Saturday Scouts debating challenge
The Saturday Scouts practised their communication and presentation skills today in a debating challenge. Patrols devised their own countries and had to present and persuade us on why their country is the best. Very engaging confidence with an impressive level…
Saturday Scouts work on Pioneering and learn about the Hajj pilgrimage
Last week the Saturday Scouts started some Pioneering, learning about to care for their ropes and how to treat their end of their ropes, practising whipping. They then revised their lashings in preparation for a pioneering project after half term….
