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Summer Camp 2017

Posted on August 3rd, 2017 by Carl Gaskell

The rain didnt dampen spirits on what proved to be another amazing and successful Summer Camp to Snowdonia 2017.

Ups and downs abound, this year the 50-strong campers scaled Wales highest peak, and abseiled, zip-wired and traversed through one of Britain’s deepest slate mines with equal aplomb.

And when the weather wasn’t wet enough, off they went in search of a more extreme drenching – turning their hands (and feet) to Gorge Walking, Kayaking and fabulous White Water Rafting.

To wrap around this, all the usual fun – cooking on fires, hiking around the local beautiful lakes, trips to local towns and beaches – and you can imagine everyone (leaders especially!) came back in high spirits but in good need of a rest!

Enjoy the Summer Break everyone, and see you back in September!!

 

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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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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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Summer Camp 2017 Sign-up

Posted on March 19th, 2017 by Carl Gaskell

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That’s right folks! It’s time to start thinking about the 3rd Reading Scout Group Summer Camp 2017!!

This years camp will take us to a private campsite by the side of a mountain lake, in beautiful Snowdonia.

 

 

You can expect some amazing activities this year, including:

  • White Water Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Gorge Walking
  • Go Below
  • Llandudno
  • Scaling the summit of Snowdon
  • Fencing

Applications for the camp are now closed

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Scouts Easter Camp 2017 – Sign Up Here!

Posted on January 16th, 2017 by Carl Gaskell

Are you ready for the 3rd Reading Easter Camp 2017???

This years camp will be cycling weekend challenge along the Kennet & Avon Canal, with camping stops in between.

Transport, food and activities will all be provided, in what promises to be an action-packed weekend!

Interested? Then sign-up below!!

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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.

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Scouts Winter Camp 2016 – Sign up here!

Posted on October 5th, 2016 by Carl Gaskell

We are all ready for Winter Camp 2016 – are you??!!life is an adventure

This years camp will be a joint one for both Scouts and Explorers and will be based at Youlbury – one of the premier Scouting centres in the UK – and conveniently located locally on the Oxfordshire border.

Food and activities will all be provided, in what promises to be yet another action-packed weekend.

We’ve even hired one of the fabulous newly built buildings on-site, so depending on numbers, most of us wont even have to put a tent up!

Are you interested? Sign up below!

 

Yikes!!! The form has gone! It’s too late to sign up online I’m afraid!! Speak to the Leader Team directly if you’d really like to come.

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New Adult Volunteers Needed!

Posted on September 17th, 2016 by Steve McCarthy

3rd Reading is always on the look out for new adults volunteers. Can you help?

 

We especially need new leaders for our sections, but are a busy group, so we will hopefully have a section to meet your needs.

 

If you can’t commit to a regular evening , how about volunteering to be on our finance or building/grounds committee?

 

Please go to the contact us page to make contact with us.

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Sponsored Abseil at Youlbury

Posted on August 29th, 2016 by Steve McCarthy

It seems a long time ago now, but back in January, we completed our 24 hour sponsored abseil

Everyone was amazing, we had volunteers abseil from age 5 to age 70.

We survived, a never ending night, mud, so much mud, snow, ice, sun, rain, yes we had it all.

The guys and girls who abseiled through the night did amazingly well to keep it going.

It was all worth while , we made a total of £5k.

 

Well done !

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