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White Water Rafting Report

White-Water Rafting Weekend – October 2008

When I went White-Water Rafting it was shocking!

At first at the start it was slow but then it sped up as we entered the Rapids. Frothy Water shot up and got you soaked and very cold. At one point when the water was calm we were allowed to pull our leaders into the water. What a laugh that was. Also one of our leaders fell off the raft into a fast rapid and it was funny watching her red round face bob away down the river. At one point we were allowed to float down a fast flowing rapid on our backs and then we were pulled under and flung out of a dip within a matter of seconds. It was totally amazing.

Scouts is so amazing for one main reason: The thrill of going into class and (you could bet any money on this) asking “who’s been White-Water Rafting this weekend”  and no one else puts up their hand because they haven’t joined SCOUTS

 

by Karl G

[Thanks Karl – Does anyone have any photos of this weekend that they could share – especially ones of leaders bobbing away downstream!!…….  Andy]

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Caving Weekend in Somerset (Nov 08)

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The Intrepid Cavers

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A joint weekend underground with Buzzards Scout Troop, was a great success.  Caving was lead by the Bucks County Scout Caving Team, in the Mendip Hills of Somerset. Caves explored were, Goatchurch Cavern, Sidcot Swallet, and Pierre’s Pot on the Saturday. On Sunday a wet cave! – Swildon’s Hole. Thanks to team for a really exciting weekend. Hopefully one of the Scouts will write a report for you!

 

More photos in the Gallery.

For a report by one of the Scouts, read on………

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Mc Night Hike 28/11/08

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We are pleased to announce that we have once again organised a night hike

hiking-cartoon-300x187.gifLeaving from Nyamba, we will hike under the stars to Milton Bryan Camp site. Most of the route will be along the GreenSand Ridge path passing through Stockgrove Park and Woburn Park’s. We plan to have a few fun challenges on route and a McDonalds’s for supper.

After sleeping over at the camp site scouts will be asked to cook a full English breakfast on Altar fires for their camp cook badge. More details from Scout Leaders.

Don’t panic about carrying kit, we will only be taking a small bag each as main kit will be delivered to the camp site by car. Therefore no excuses put those computer games awayburger.jpg and get your name down for some good old fashioned fresh air and camp fire cooking.

Cost will be £10 each to cover cost of accommodation and food. Kit List to be issued later.

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Maintenance Day at Nyamba

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Workforce Tidy Maintenance Day at Nyamba

Sunday 13th April 10.00am – 4.00pm

The upkeep of Nyamba is of primary importance in enabling the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to gain the maximum benefit from their attendance.  To this end we have arranged the above maintenance day to carry out some of those simple everyday DIY jobs such as gardening and painting.

 

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First Archery Session Results

The first archery session for 2008 was held on Sunday 17th February. There was some very good shooting from both Scouts and guests. Session 2 is next Saturday (01/03/08) 10.00am – 1.00pm. There are still a few places available if you would like to come and try your hand. If you haven’t already, please register HERE to let us know you would like to attend. Mums and Dads will be welcome to stay and have a go if there are any places available (and you can take on the challange from you son….!)

Results are below. 

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Archery for Scouts

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thumb_archery.jpgWe have arranged some archery sessions for Scouts, which will be held at Buzzards scout hut in Grovebury Road over the next few weeks. We have chosen two Saturday mornings, and two Sunday mornings so that those of you involved with other activities will get a chance to attend. As some of you will know, I qualified last year as a GNAS (Grand National Archery Society) Archery Leader and will therefore be running the sessions. This means there will be no cost to the boys. We will be shooting indoors in the front hall at Buzzards. The sessions are open to all Scouts – beginners or improvers. The boys will receive all instruction necessary, and will be fully briefed on safety on the range before shooting. 

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