Category: Explorers

3 Towers Hike – A WIN !

Posted on April 14th, 2014 by Carl Gaskell

Last Saturday, 12th April was the annual Berkshire 3 Towers Hike. (http://www.hike.org.uk)

This year, the 3rd Reading entered 7 teams –

3 Scout Teams (25km)
1 Scout Plus Team (40km)
1 Explorer Team (45km)
2 Adult Teams (20km)

Perfect walking conditions greeted all the hikers, and everyone made it round in great time.

An extra-special mention goes to our Scout-Plus walkers, who this year came first place in the 40km (24½m) hike, acheiving a round-trip time of an amazing 6h 50mins. Way to go guys!

So the results

Scout Hike (25km)

Alfie’s Angels : Gold Award – 6h 4mins

More Southview Strolling – Silver Award – 6h 33m

Fantastic Four – Bronze Award – 7h 51m

Scout Plus Hike (40km)

Crazy Buddahs Plus – Gold Award (& WINNERS) – 6h 51m

Explorer Hike (45km)

We Forgot our name – Silver Award – 9h 11m

Junket Hike (20km)

Hares – Silver Award – 5h 21m

Tortoises – Bronze Award – 5h 49m

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Next Stop… Belgium!

Posted on March 24th, 2014 by Carl Gaskell

The clock is ticking now. Preparations are well underway for our annual Summer Camp, which this year takes us to Belgium.

What’s the plan?

There’s simply loads in store! Want to know more? Here’s a sneek peek at some of what we’re hoping to offer…

A day out on Railbikes (check it out)
Land Yachting in De Panne
Explore Bruges…
- by foot
- by bike
- by horse and cart
- by canal boat
- go up the tower
- explore the market and market square
Swimming at a local pool
Visit some beaches (check them out)
Activity day (including BMX, High ropes, Archery and Kayaking on a local canal)
An evening in Ghent (see here)
Explore the small Dutch town of Sluis with its quaint streets, market and windmill

And of course….

The PARTY NIGHT!!!!

How’s the meals looking?

Well, for 5 nights, we will take the opportunity to use the hospitality of the site and use their catering for a 3 course meal. (don’t get used to this for future camps!!)

We’ll also find a takeaway one night in the local town of Ghent.

And finally the party night – we’ll have a buffet or BBQ.

How are we getting there?

We’re all going by minibus – in fact a fleet of them! Then we’ll be jumping on the ferry for an approx midday crossing.

The route is Dover to Calais. The ferry crossing take approx 1.5-2 hours, and the site is about an hour from Calais.

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3 Towers Practice Hike – April 2014

Posted on March 24th, 2014 by Steve McCarthy

Last Sunday was the last Scout practice hike before the 3 Towers hike on 12th April.

On a day of a mixture of wind, sunshine, showers and hail, all the teams did exceptionally well, the Scout Plus team clocking up a cool 20miles practice.

Good luck to all our teams

3 Scout Teams (25km)

1 Scout Plus Team (40km)

1 Explorer Team (45km)

1 Leader Team (20km)

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