At the recent Thursday Scouts meeting, the group focused on practical outdoor skills centered around gathering wood and lighting fires. The Scouts collected different types of wood from the surrounding area, identifying which pieces would be best suited for building…
Teamwork and Skills Challenge
During the recent sessions, our Thursday Scouts have been focusing diligently on their Teamworks Challenge and Skills Challenge badges. Over the last two weeks, they have engaged in several new team-building activities and games designed to boost their cooperative skills….
Return to Scouts and Knots
The Thursday Scouts met for the first time since the Christmas break to kick off the new year with a session dedicated to programme planning. This followed with a session on knots. The Scouts practiced tying the reef knot and…
Laser Quest and Pizza
In their latest gathering, the Thursday Scouts engaged in a spirited game of Laser Quest. Teams enthusiastically participated in this energetic activity, zipping around and zapping opponents’ targets. The event allowed them to showcase teamwork and strategizing skills in an…
Swim, Slide & Waves
The Thursday Scouts recently took a trip to Hyde Leisure Centre for an evening of water activities. They experienced the thrill of the centre's 'Wild Water' feature, navigating the rapids that swept them around in a dynamic and invigorating manner.During…
Taco Cooking
At our most recent Thursday Scouts meeting, the group embarked on a culinary adventure, cooking tacos from scratch. Each Scout had a hand in preparing various taco ingredients. They worked in small teams, focusing on assembling salsa and a marinade…
Emergency Aid Training
At last week's Thursday Scouts meeting, the group focused on developing essential first aid skills, a key component of their progression towards earning the Emergency Aid 3 badge. They explored various crucial topics, including the immediate steps to take when…
Trebuchets
At a recent Thursday Scouts meeting, the group engaged in a hands-on activity by constructing trebuchets from lolly sticks, using hot glue guns for assembly. The building phase was followed by a testing session where scouts worked in teams to…
Scouts Learn About Solar Energy
Scouts took part in a session all about renewable energy, focusing on how solar panels work and why switching to cleaner energy sources is so important. Danielle, one of our trustees, joined the session to share her knowledge and run…
