On Thursday, the Scouts marked the end of term with fun on inflatables in the water: much running, jumping, sliding, squealing and splashing! We had…
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Tonight, the Yr8s practised part of their Expedition Hike route. After only a couple of wrong turns (including the wrong way out of the car…
Comments closed6th Fleet Friday troop had a beautiful evening to ride the Tour de Fleet: 14km on roads, trails and footpaths. Check out the route here.…
Comments closedThis week, Scouts launched things. We used pioneering to create two tetrahedral frames from which we launched soggy paper. We also built three water rocket…
Comments closedIt was Friday Scouts’ turn to built 2 rope bridges tonight. They were taut and sturdy enough to hold a leader with poise and dignity.…
Comments closedTonight, the Scouts went Paddleboarding at Horseshoe Lace Activity Centre. They we’re given instructions on how to steer, stand, balance and move, and then promptly…
Comments closedLast night, Thursday Scouts braved the elements and went on a 5.5 mile ride, exploring the wettest and muddiest tracks and trails Minley Woods had…
Comments closedFriday Scouts had 3 Investitures and tried backwoods cooking in the … err… famous backwoods of Ancells Farm: dampers; egg in an orange peel; and…
Comments closedLast night, the Scouts enjoyed an extra long fire-burning session in Hannam’s Copse that included making s’mores. So much heat, so many burned marshmallows and…
Comments closedLast night, 6th Fleet Scouts built not one, but two rope structures! One bridge and one dam – both of which were very successful and…
Comments closedTonight, the Scouts built shelters in the woods around Fleet Pond. Some impressively taut tarps from all age groups, but the girls win for actually…
Comments closedLast night, 6th Fleet Scouts spoiled the peace and tranquillity of Hannams Copse to practice their axe, saw & firelighting skills. It was a great…
Comments closedLast night, the Scouts enjoyed a 5k timed hike around Minley. It was all about the time-keeping: I’d rate the Yr 8s 10/10 for taking…
Comments closedFace-to-face Scouting resumed for Scouts last night with a beautiful sunset hike to Caesar’s Camp – and a record turnout too!
Comments closedFor the last meeting of the Spring Term we built marshmallow towers. Not the standard, strict format (that’d be impossible with just two hands), just…
Comments closedTonight 6th Fleet Scouts had a go at Escape Rooms Durham’s online escape room quiz, Mr X. We uncovered the 6 clues in 1hr 15mins,…
Comments closedLast night, the Scouts learned about Chinese New Year. They also practiced their Xin Nian Kuai Le hanzi, and battled fine motor control with chopsticks,…
Comments closedThis evening, the Scouts cooked pancakes over Zoom. (Yes, I know we’re early, but I wanted to do Chinese next week.) It was a great…
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