Today, famous adventurer and ex Special Forces soldier Bear Grylls became the 10th Chief Scout.
In his interview, he said “the Scouting Movement is a phenomenal organisation, that is a worldwide force for good that encourages kids to live an adventure, and to know that together they are stronger. That is an amazing organisation to be a part of”.
For more information, read the official announcement.
This weekend, three Scouts took part in the Expedition Challenge. On the Saturday, the group planned and walked a route across Cannock Chase of about 11 km. This involved all Scouts carrying all the equipment they required for the weekend, including food, cookers and tents. The weather for the day was constantly changing, with sun mixed with occasional rain showers. All were back on site by 5pm.
On the Sunday there was a shorter walk that was designed to challenge and improve the navigation skills of the Scouts. The rain today was mostly constant, but the group pushed on and eventually reached the end point of the Cannock Chase visitor centre about 2pm, after setting off just after 10am.
This weekend, 10 Scouts camped at Kinver Scout Camp for the annual Phoenix activity weekend. Scouts took part in a multitude of activities, including cycling, canoeing, climbing, rifle shooting and a canal barge adventure. On the Saturday night there was a disco which allowed Scouts and Guides to meet friends new and old. Lots of exciting activities and great weather meant the weekend was fun for all.
Photos are available in the photo gallery.
The new 3rd Wombourne website has today gone live. After a few months in design, it is hoped the new site will provide lots of useful resources to those in the group and anyone interested in joining. There is a new photo gallery which will contain all photos as far back as 2003, and a forum system which will be announced shortly.
This morning, around 100 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from groups across the district took part in a sponsored walk at Baggeridge Country Park. The group hopes to raise as much money as possible from the 7 mile walk. If all members of the group could raise just £10 in sponsorship, we would have nearly £1000! There will be a prize for the most money raised for each section.
This Sunday, Scouts took part in the district Shooting Competition at Aldersley stadium. Five Scouts attended to represent the group, and although we didn’t win a good time was had by all.
Welcome to 2009 from all at 3rd Wombourne Scout Group.
Last year we had many exciting times at activities and camps, the memories are saved in the photo gallery. 2009 promises to be an equally good year with planning for many activities already taking place. A list of dates will be published soon.
Over the weekend 6th – 7th December, Scouts camped at Patshull Scout Campsite. The Scouts arrived at midday, and after some games in the woods sat down to a full Christmas meal, joined by the Wombourne Explorers. Despite being mid-winter, the weather stayed nice all weekend and there was a camp fire on the Saturday night.
Over the weekend of 10th to 12th October 2008, the Scouts camped at Rhydd Covert, Bewdley, next door to the West Midlands Safari Park. Scouts took part in multiple activities including archery, building fires, making woggles, wide games, bivouac building and cooking on open fires.
On the Friday night we arrived on site at 7.30, when we began setting up camp in the dark. Once everything was set up we played some games in the woods and had some supper.
On Saturday, Scouts had the opportunity to prepare wood pigeon and rabbits for the evening meal. They also built bivouacs from natural materials in small groups, and learnt how to prepare and use a fire for cooking.
Photos are now available, see the photos in the gallery.
On Saturday 4th October 2008, Scouts and Cubs attended the District Swimming Gala. The Cubs had a very strong team and won first prize. Well done to all involved!