Scouts recently enjoyed a relaxed evening hike around Turn Moss and along the River Mersey – a great chance to stretch their legs, enjoy the outdoors, and explore a local green space together. Setting off in the early evening, the…
Wild Food Skills: From Field to Fork
Scouts took part in a wild food session focused on understanding where our food comes from – with a hands-on experience making venison sausages. The session began with a conversation about the journey from field to fork, exploring how wild…
Scouts Lend a Hand at Longford Park Community Allotment
Scouts have been lending their time and energy to support Longford Park Community Allotment, getting involved in a variety of tasks to help prepare for the growing season. The activity began with seed planting, as Scouts filled pots with compost…
Scouts Learn Practical Skills with Paracord Survival Bracelets
Scouts recently took on a hands-on challenge by learning how to make paracord survival bracelets – a practical skill that combines creativity with outdoor preparedness. The activity introduced Scouts to the purpose and uses of paracord in survival situations, from…
Tent Pitching
Recently, our Scouts rolled up their sleeves and got to grips with a key Scouting skill – pitching canvas patrol tents! As part of our ongoing outdoor skills programme, the Scouts learned how to work together to pitch the classic…
Scouts shoot for gold
Over the past two weeks, the scouts have made use of the warmer, lighter evenings to hone their archery skills and find their inner Robin Hood! From learning how to properly hold and aim the bow to improving technique for…
Scouts Take on Graystone: Trampolining, Skateboarding & Scooting Fun!
Our Scouts recently had an action-packed visit to Graystone Action Sports, where they got to test their skills in trampolining, skateboarding, and scooting under the guidance of a professional coach. It was an incredible experience, giving them the chance to…
Scouts Get Creative with Fundraising Ideas for Sponsored Climb!
At Longford Scouts, we love a challenge—and not just when it comes to adventurous activities! As we prepare for our sponsored climb this June, our Scouts have been busy coming up with additional ways to raise funds and support the…
Scouts Show Creativity and Teamwork in Newspaper Challenge
The scouts put their skills to the test in an exciting and sometimes chaotic newspaper challenge last night, showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. The scouts were tasked with creating a catwalk outfit, building the tallest tower, and constructing a…
Tee Rex! Scouts at Dino Golf
Over the past couple of weeks, Longford scouts travelled back to pre-historic times for a round of dino-themed crazy golf! Through the volcanos and the rapids, they battled through the extreme cold to fight for victory, and to finish early…
