Scouts in Action
Every week over 6000 young people in Beaver Scout Colonies, Cub Scout Packs, Scout Troops, Explorer Units and Scout Networks across Berkshire have a fantastic time in Scouting. Everywhere there is adventure, fun and friendship. These pages provide a glimpse of that exciting activity. Please enjoy. If you would like to get involved click here.
Britwell Scouts at Summer Camp Summer Camp is the highlight of the year for many Scouts. This year 1st Britwell Scouts Summer Camp took them to the Tedbury Scout Camp in Somerset with a Dragon Theme. They had a great time spending time on archery, caving, backwoods cooking (see photo) as well as trips to Wookey Hole and the Fleet Air Museum. Contributed by Damien Woodall. |
Panthers go climbing
Cub Scouts from the 2nd Easthampstead Panthers Cub Pack in South Berkshire spent a great evening using the climbing wall at 4th Bracknell Scout Group Headquarters. This fun, adventure and challenge was reported on the front cover of the Bracknell Times. Contributed by Chris Pether. |
Cubs Fun Day OUt
Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts from 2nd Newbury enjoyed an action packed day out at Gilwell Park in Essex, the HQ of the Scout Association. There were loads of activities on offer including pedal car racing and for Matthew Smith and Matthew Wilkinson their day was complete when they were invested as members of the Cub Scout Pack. Contributed by Martin Turner. |
52nd Reading put on a show 52nd Reading Scout Group started the Centenary + 1 Year with a bang with their first-ever Gang Show. This was enjoyed by a capacity audience at South Street Theatre on Saturday 26th January. The cast of 50 Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Adult Leaders was supported by musicians and backstage crew to produce a 2 hour-long show which included favourites such as "Ging Gang Gooli", "He jumped from 40,000 feet" and "My Aunty Mary" as well as many original jokes, sketches and displays. Reactions such as "fantastic", "outstanding" and "more" were to be heard after the show ... and that was just the performers! The photo shows the crew performing the Pirate Song. Contributed by Tim Fitz-Desorgher. |
Adventure on the Monopoly Run
The picture shows the Scouts from 99th Reading Scout Group at at the station at the start of their London 'Monopoly Run'. The Monopoly Run inolves the Scouts travelling around London collecting answers to questions, starting & finishing at Paddington station. The Monopoly Run develops teamwork, planning & organising skills and increases confidence in travelling around a large city. Many thanks to Phil Brown, Leo Mc Carville, David Taylor and the Young Leaders who made it possible. A wonderful time was had by all! Contributed by Leo McCarville. |
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