Last weekend, Scouts camped at Kinver Scout Camp for the annual Phoenix Activity weekend. During the weekend, Scouts took part in a wide range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, rifle shooting, fencing, golf and canoeing. The sunny weather ensured a good time was enjoyed by all.
On the Sunday, four new Scouts were invested into the troop on the area we had been camping. The photo below is a group photo taken on the weekend.
Last weekend, Scouts camped at Patshull Scout Camp near Albrighton. The Scouts arrived on the campsite on the Saturday afternoon after doing their own shopping for their pre-prepared menu.
During the weekend, Scouts tidied litter and rubble away from outside the kitchen of the Golf House and Archery Range, and tidied the campfire circle. They also played games with our Cubs who were staying in the Golf House.
The photo below shows the team hard at work clearing the campfire circle.
This Saturday, Cubs and Scouts went on a visit to Cadbury World in Birmingham. Cubs and Scouts went on a tour of the famous factory to see how chocolate is made.
Below is a photo taken of the group during the tour.
As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the many happy memories of 2010 and look forward to more exciting adventures in 2011. A list of camps and other dates are now available for all sections on the section mini sites (click the beaver, cub or scout logos at the top of the page). Photos from many activities in 2010 are in the photo gallery which has recently been updated to make finding pictures of your favourite event easier.
All the best for 2011!
Last weekend, Scouts celebrated Christmas at Patshull Scout Camp. A Christmas meal was enjoyed by all, followed by the traditional after dinner games and a campfire on a freezing cold December night.
We were joined for the weekend by Wombourne Explorer Scout Unit who helped to organise activities.
Scouts enjoy Christmas Dinner
This afternoon a small group of Scouts joined with the Rotary Club of Sedgley and Wombourne (see their website here) and planted 5000 crocus bulbs in Wombourne, near the maypole.
This year R.I.B.I. (Rotary International British Isles) is promoting ‘Focus on the Crocus’ to promote peoples’ awareness of its aim to eradicate polio. 4 million crocus bulbs (13.5 tonnes) have been purchased and the Sedgley and Wombourne Club, with the support of the South Staffordshire District Council and the help of 3rd Wombourne Scouts, in October planted 5,000 ruby giant purple flowering crocus bulbs in the grass verges close to the Maypole on Windmill Bank. These should be in flower on Wednesday 23rd February, 2011, Rotary Awareness Day, and will act as an annual reminder to everyone of Rotary’s considerable achievement. The significance of planting ‘purple’ crocus bulbs is because children’s little finger is given a tiny dab of purple colour indicating they have been innoculated against the deadly virus. ‘Purple Pinkie Power’ has helped save the lives of many millions of children. A donation of just £1.00 will protect five children!
This weekend, Cubs enjoyed a weekend at Kinver Scout Camp, staying in the Chief’s Log Cabin. They took part in a wide range of activities including rifle shooting, archery on Sunday and a water slide and visit to a local park on the Saturday. Despite the rain on the Friday night, a great time was had by all.
Today, 3rd Wombourne Scout Group celebrates it’s 30th Anniversary. On 29th July 1980, the group was officially registered with Scout Headquarters after meetings of the Scout Section began a few months previous in April.
Two weeks ago we held a family camp at Beaudesert Park campsite to celebrate this fantastic milestone. Over 90 people attended the weekend camp which included activities like Laser Tag in the nearby woods, backwoods cooking and traditional Scout games on the Saturday followed by an Its-a-knockout style series of activities on the Sunday. All attended had a fantastic time and are already looking forward to the next camp!
Attached is an image of the badge we have had made for our 30th Anniversary. All members of the group can wear these on their uniform until the end of the year.
Thanks to everyone who has brought their vouchers so far. We now have just over 2000 vouchers, which will allow us to buy some more equipment for the group. If you still have some to bring in, please make sure you pass them to your section leader as soon as possible.
We are collecting Sainsbury’s Active Vouchers to get some new equipment for the group. They have been available in Sainsbury’s stores for the last few months, the last day they are available is next week.. We currently have over 500 vouchers, but would love to have more. If you have collected any vouchers, please pass them to your section leader.