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On Sunday 16th October a group of our Scouts, Leaders and parents helped the Milton Keynes Branch of the Inland Waterways Association with a clean up of the Grand Union Canal. Following a health and safety briefing we were equipped with grappling hooks and went “fishing” for treasure. Our haul included: two motorbikes, two push bikes, a wheel chair (only 3 wheels!), a car battery, a ladder, a sign post, numerous bits of metal, poles, and what looked like a pair of Trevor’s old pants!…..

The Scouts were rewarded at the end of the session with cake and biscuits, and a trip back to the start on a narrow boat. Their hard work will also go towards the requirements of their Community Challenge Award badge. We would like to thank the IWA for the opportunity to help out, and look forward to the next time.

WOW!!!  What a weekend 1st Linslade Scouts have just had!

Teacher: “What did you do this weekend?”

1st Linslade Scout: ” On Saturday morning we met up early for our first kayaking expedition on the River Ouse, near Bedford. We paddled five miles down stream, where we met up with the rest of our troop who had travelled from Leighton Buzzard by train to Bedford and hiked along the river bank to A Scout campsite at Great Barford. We all had a really fun session canoeing in the river all afternoon, after which we put up our tents and had a fish and chip supper.”

1st Linslade Scout: “On Sunday morning we went to the Cambridge Gliding Centre, where 10 of us each had a half hour flight in the Hertfordshire Scouts powered glider. The instructor even let me take the controls once we were up in the air! The views were amazing!! We all did various activities through the day and passed out Air Activies Badge”.

There are more photos in the Web Gallery

Last week the Scout section had another successful climbing session with the Bucks County Scout Climbing team at the fantastic facility at Green Park, Aston Clinton. More photos in the gallery.

54 Scouts, Explorers, Young Leaders, Leaders and Group friends had a really successful trip to Kandersteg in Switzerland. We stayed at Kandersteg International Scout Centre in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, high up in the Alps. There were hikes to over 2000m, swimming in alpine lakes, white water rafting, cable car rides, overnight expedition to a traditional alpine hutte, and meeting other Scouts from all over the world

Continue reading “Scouts back from Kandersteg…”

Now that we have 2 fully qualified Level 1 Coaches for Kayaking & Open Canoes (well done Nigel & Martin!) and have acquired our own boats, the Scout section has started on a 10 week course of sessions at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes.

The sessions are on Tuesday nights and in addition to usual troop nights. There is a rota organised, so everyone that wants to have a go will get a chance. See Nigel or Martin for more details.

55 children thoroughly enjoyed our Group Camp over the weekend of 18th/19th September. There were many challenging activities for all age groups. Nine teams consisting of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts took part in an “it’s a knockout” style competition, including, soap hockey, T-Shirt game, and rafting on the pond. This was followed by a selection of challenge bases – tin can alley, water rockets, bungee run, fire lighting, memory game, tent pitching and much more. In the afternoon there was the Linslade “Royal Tournament” style gun carriage run. Teams raced against each other and the clock, to and exciting final. After an early evening BBQ, with over a hundred parents and guests attending, the day finished off with an excellent traditional campfire.  

The Winning Team

The Cubs and Scouts camped overnight, but before bed enjoyed the movie “Back to the Future” projected onto the marquee wall – all mod cons at 1st Linslade! Sunday morning saw the “1st Linslade Go-Kart Grand Prix” and Rodeo Bull rides.

Thanks go to all leaders, parent helpers and friends of the Group that helped. It was a massive effort, but well worth it. We could not have run this event without you.

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