Following on from the recent success of the Beaver Scout Section, a joint Cub Pack team recently won the District Akela Trophy competition.
This was held in ghastly weather but despite this 6 teams competed at bases for tracking, firelighting, first aid, pioneering, map and compass, tents, ingenuity and fun.
Congratulations to all involved.
Dedicated to Scouting was one of our Cubs on a recent trip to Queensland Australia. Missing her weekly Pack meeting back home, she took the opportunity to visit a Pack whilst on holiday. Not only did she attend two meetings she went to camp with them as well!!
She commented that their Pack was smaller than hers but much was familiar for example the raising of a flag at the beginning of a meeting. At the end of a meeting the flag was lowered and all members shake Emu’s (Akela’s) hand.
During the first meeting they played games outside and also did some compass work followed by a hunt using the compass. At the second meeting they discussed the history of Baden Powell and the Cubs in Australia. She also shared photos of her own Cub Pack.
On camp she had a fantastic time. Three Packs were involved – Maleny, Beerwah and Glasshouse Mountains. The District Commissioner joined them also and said to her mum “Oh, you’re the ones from ‘up top’!” She also gave her some badges to keep as a memento of her visit. One of the badges related to the Australian Police whose history they learnt about. Activities included go-karting, abseiling and an obstacle course.
She was sad when it all came to an end on what was a once in a lifetime experience that she is unlikely to forget!
Nestled above the hills of Haslingden in the Rossendale Valley, the Halo is an 18-metre diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod 5 meters above ground level.
The “Panopticon” is one of four landmark sculptures of its type in East Lancashire managed by Mid Pennine Arts to symbolise the renaissance of the area.
Illuminated in the evenings it makes for an impressive sight so what better place to take a Cub Pack on a torch light walk.
Cub Shoe Box Collectors
Thank you to the parents that supported the recent Rotary Shoe Box Collection held within our Cub Pack. The boxes will find there way to those less fortunate in eastern Europe (see also: The 38th help children in the Ukraine).
A delighted pack of Cubs were entertained by Barney and Scamp, a pair of Barn Owls from the Turbary Woods owl and bird of prey sanctuary near Preston.
Their trainer explained all about them and the highlight of the evening was the opportunity to stroke the owls. Members of the pack also recently take part in the District Fire Safety Competition.
Members of our Beaver Colony and Cub Pack recently spent the weekend at Hebden Hey Scout Camp site near Hebden Bridge. The weather was kind to us allowing us to make the most of the local facilities. All members enjoyed the BBQ, camp fire sing song and archery. The Cubs visited Gibson Mill and all enjoyed the water fight in Hebden Water at the side of the camp site. All attendees were awarded their Nights Away badge.
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 Beavers enjoy the archery |
 Cubs have fun in the river |
