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12.5 & over camp 2017

Posted on June 11th, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

Each year we run our 12.5 & over camp, aimed at the older Scouts and younger Explorers. It’s the chance to do something different.

This year we went to stunning Dorset and stayed at a great campsite just outside Wareham.

We headed out to Swanage on Saturday to take on some mackerel fishing. Sadly the team did not come back laden with fish, so we headed off to Tesco instead!

The crabbing was far more successful, but the huge one, taunted us and ultimately got away.

This was all followed by Football Golf – a new sport – and we all discovered new talents!

On the way home on Sunday, there was still plenty of time for a walk along the promenade from Alum Chime to Bournemouth.

Another great weekend, blessed with good weather.

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3rd Reading AGM

Posted on April 29th, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

3rd Reading Scout Group AGM will take place at 1930 on Thursday 25th May at the 3rd Reading HQ

All Welcome

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New Leaders Needed – Can you help ?

Posted on April 28th, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

Can you help at a busy Scout Group ?

Adults required to help with children of all ages.

We can offer a wide selection of days (Mon – Sat)

We require help with all sections – Beavers (Ages 6-7), Cubs (Ages 8-10), Scouts (Ages 10-14), Explorers (Ages 14-17)

If you can spare some time, please contact us here

It would be greatly appreciated!

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Spring Camp 2017

Posted on April 9th, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

This year our spring camp took us on a cycling trip along the Kennet and Avon canal.

Starting from Devizes, we cycled to Bath and then on Sunday we cycled from Thatcham back to Emmer Green. Over 50 miles in total, so a great effort all round.

25 Scouts and 9 leaders had a great weekend and were blessed with some great sunshine and just a few punctures!

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Glow Stick Scouts

Posted on March 24th, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

Meet a few of our new recruits at Scouts this week.

Mix Scouts + glow sticks + the dark = lots of fun

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3rd Camps 2017

Posted on January 2nd, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

Here’s a taste of what’s to come camping wise in 2017 & beyond ….

2017

Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th June – Cub camp at Youlbury. time for a lotta fun

Saturday 22nd to Saturday 29th July – Scouts & Explorers – Summer camp to North Wales. Loads of fun and adventure

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th September – Family Camp, time for mum & dad to dust off their sleeping bag !

Friday 24th – Sunday 26th November – Winter Camp (provisional dates)

2018

Saturday 21st July to Sunday 29th July – Scout & Explorer Summer camp to Ireland

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Winter Camp 2016

Posted on January 2nd, 2017 by Steve McCarthy

As 2016 drew to a close, there was time to squeeze in one last camp.

This one was at Youlbury near Oxford. Given the frost, all bar one brave sole opted for staying in one of their new buildings.

Activities were full-on for the whole weekend as usual, with wide games involving a lotta mud and making use of the sites many activities, including High Ropes, 3G Swing, climbing and an Aerial runway.

No winter camp is complete without a Xmas meal!

A good time was had by all.