Two Scouts from Leighton-Linslade District, selected to attend the World Jamboree in Sweden next summer, will be fund raising towards their trip this coming Sunday (28/11/10) at Pages Park Station – 10.00am to 3.00pm. Please support them if you can.
Group Camp
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.
If anyone has any photos to share please contact us.
Frank Parker Group Camp
Our Group Camp approaches on 18th-19th September – an exciting weekend of activities for all our Scouts, Cubs and Beavers at Boyd Field Campsite, in Henlow, Bedfordshire. This is open to all our members and we hope that you all try and attend.
Cost is £10 for cubs and scouts who will attend on both days, camping over Saturday night. £3 for Beavers who will attend for the day on Saturday. We ask that all children are dropped off at 9.00am on the Saturday. Cubs & scouts to be collected 2.00pm on Sunday. Parents and other siblings are invited to come to the BBQ on the Saturday evening from 5.00pm – 8.00pm. Beavers are to be collected after the BBQ, so parents why not come early and join us for a burger! For catering purposes please let us know how many will be attending the BBQ. £2 each or £5 for a family.
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Update 12/09/10 – All permission forms and payments should have been submitted to your section leaders by now. NO FORM – NO CAMP!!!
Map and directions to camp site – download pdf – 
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There are lots of activities organised for the weekend – click read more…
Kandersteg Camp Switzerland 2011
Another trip to Kandersteg announced!!
Four years on from our last expedition, 1st Linslade Scout Section have decided to organise another trip to Switzerland. Our last trip was a resounding success and many lasting memories forged.
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Kandersteg International Scout Centre is set in the heart of the Swiss mountains, in the Bernese Alps.
UPDATE: All places filled (05/12/10)
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See Kandersteg 2007 Photos here
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Malvern Challenge 2010
Our Scouts entered 4 teams in the annual Malvern Challenge competition. 3,500 Scouts, Guides and Leaders attended the weekend, all fed by the army – impressive!
The Saturday consisted of checkpoint hike across Cleeve Hill, near Winchcombe. Eight checkpoints had to be visited where various challenges were undertaken for points – such as abseiling, crazy t-shirt swapping game, mapping challenge, leaky water tube, gorilla quiz, rifle shooting, mini olympics, and first aid.
Saturday night was the talent show and party, and on Sunday was the Fayre – 100’s of rides and activities.
The weather was fantastic, the activities were fantastic, the food was impressive, – the toilets were unpleasant……
All in all another great weekend – they all want to go again next year!!
Photos to follow.
Our best placed team was 119th out of 460 teams – not a bad result for first timers!
Full results can be downloaded 2010_-_malvernchallengeresults
Lord Amory Water Activity Weekend
** 2 PLACES HAVE BECOME AVAILABLE – SEE NIGEL OR LINDSAY**
We are pleased to confirm that we have secured a booking aboard the Lord Amory for the weekend of 23rd – 25th April 2010. This ship is a 600 tonne, 150ft former North Sea Dutch Pilot Vessel located in London Docklands.
Scouts: Longridge Water Weekend & New Term
Hope you are all enjoying a good summer break
Longridge
Our next camp is only a few weeks away. The Longridge 
Water Activity weekend 11th-13th September. PC form (parental permission) has been sent out on the mailing list, which needs to be completed and returned as stated on the form. Please can you also submit any camp fee balances outstanding at the same time – most have paid the £25 deposit leaving £30 balance – some have already paid in full. A kit list has also been circulated – please make sure you have the right kit, as the instructors may not let you participate if not dressed suitably.
New Autumn Term
Normal Scout Troop meetings will resume for the Summer Term on 16th and 17th September, Wednesday and Thursday troops respectively. There will be no meetings on the 9th and 10th as leaders will be preparing / loading equipment for Longridge Camp.
Regards
Scout Section Leadership Team
Survival Camp 2009
Survival Camp photos now in Web Gallery
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HMS Belfast Trip – February 2009
Photos now in the WebGallery – click the link in the main menu to the left.
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]