Category Archives: Scouts

Explorer Practice Hike and Scout Expedition challenge


Eastleigh Explorers are hosting a weekend camp. During this camp there is a chance for a bit of walking perhaps in preparation for the D of E expeditions or just for a bit of fun. Groups of scouts are invited to come and do their Expedition challenge. All you need is yourself, kit [...]

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1st Eastleigh Summer Trip to Gilwell


1 st Eastleigh Summer Camp Report Gilwell Park
The summer camp this year was held as above at Gilwell Park, in Epping Forest, London. The dates of the camp were the 1st until the 8th of August 2009. An inspection of the site was made in April of the year, which was a bit late, but [...]

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Eastleigh Scouts go MAD for 2009


It’s the last part of our Scout promise, but how often do we ………..help others.
As part of the District Centenary year, Scouts throughout Eastleigh District are being asked to go MAD and help others in our community. Make A Difference in 2009 is a challenge which is recognising in a very small way, an offer [...]

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District Scout Pancake Races


Mix an egg, some flour and milk together, stick it in a frying pan and what do you get – a fun packed evening, as about forty Scouts from four of the Troops found out on Shrove Tuesday, when they partook in some pancake races.
The Scouts, some in fancy dress, met at the 14th HQ, [...]

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District Super-Scout Competition finals


February 2009 saw the latest District Final of the Super Scout Competition.
Heats held with each of the Troops during the end of 2008 found the best in each Age group, and qualified them for the Final held at the 7th HQ. Facing activities to test their intelligence, stamina and speed, the competition was a very [...]

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