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…
Saturday Scouts learn some self defence
The Saturday Scouts had requested a session about self defence in their Patrol forum in September, so we had a local martial art expert Ayyub come in. He discussed with the Scouts how to say safe, avoid confrontation, and –…
Saturday Scouts refresh their Pioneering knowledge
Today our Saturday Scouts went over their practise of knots for a Pioneering session. Our more experienced Scouts took the lead in teaching their peers the Reef knot, Figure of 8 and Clove Hitch to develop their leadership skills. We…
Saturday Scouts take on a creative team work challenge
During their latest meeting, the Saturday Scouts embarked on a creative project involving the construction of mini golf courses. Utilizing recycled materials, each patrol meticulously built their own unique course. The activity focused on employing teamwork and resourcefulness, as they…
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…
Scouts Cook Over Open Fires
Scouts have been practising their outdoor cooking skills, learning how to gather wood, build and light fires safely, and cook their own food over the flames. Working in small groups, they collected dry wood, built their fires, and got them…
Scouts Explore Health and Wellbeing
Scouts took part in a Skills Challenge activity focused on understanding how different choices affect our health and wellbeing. The evening included discussions about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, helping Scouts understand how these substances can impact both…
