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Cub Scouts lead the way

At the end of June Cub Scouts from Nailsworth aiming to gain the Cub Scout Navigator Badge enjoyed a number of hikes in the local countryside. Each hike was about four miles in length, and the Cub Scouts took it in turns to use the map and compass to lead the group.

Cub Scouts go back in time

Cub Scouts from Nailsworth travelled back in time in June when they visited the Black Country Museum. During the day they experienced a trip down the mine, a lesson in the school room, a ride on vintage bus, the attractions of the fairground, a view through the old telescopes in the observatory, the remarkable science of the working Newcombe Engine, and visits to the many old shops, houses and industrial sites in the museum. The museum staff brought history to life giving everyone an insight into life at the start of the 20th Century.

Nailsworth Cub Scouts and Scouts take to the water

During the May school holiday Nailsworth Scouts enjoyed four days at the Scout Water Activities Centre at Marlow taking part in a range of activities on (and sometimes in) the water. Activities included sailing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, raft building, dragon boating, bell boating and the leap of faith - as well as games, the assault course, a history trail, cooking and much more!

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Scouts help Beavers make and fly kites

In May two Nailsworth Scouts, Patrol Leaders Tom and Josh, enjoyed helping the Beaver Scouts make kites, and then a few weeks later to fly their kites on Minchinhampton Common. The kites were made from thin 'green sticks' usually used to support potted house plants, and plastic sheet. The evening selected for kite flying was blessed with a steady light wind and warm sunshine. The event was so popular it was hard to persuade some of the Beaver Scouts that it was time to go home at the end of the evening!

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Nailsworth Scout Group join in District Day of Sports

On 26 April nearly half the members of Nailsworth Scout Group joined in a day of Sports and Activities with a total of over three hundred other members of Scouting from across the district. During the day the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts all chosen and took part in five out of the fifteen different activities that were on offer. Crafts, Circus Skills, Cricket, Croquet, Football, History, Hockey, Indoor Games, Netball, Obstacle Course, Parachute Games, Roller Skating, Squash, Swimming and Trampoline were all on offer at Stratford Park Leisure Centre. The day ended with everyone coming together to re-affirm their commitment to the ideals of Scouting, including helping others, doing your best, and being a responsible member of the community.

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At least one Scout Camping night every month for a year!

In April another Nailsworth Scout competed the Dragon Bronze Award, having camped for at least one Scout camping night every month for a year. Patrol Leader, Josh Greer, has camped at a wide range of events over the past twelve months, some of the more notable include packpacking expeditons along the Malverns, week-long summer camp in Wales, Gilwell Winter Camp where temperatures dropped to minus five degrees at night and a night in a bivouac.

Nailsworth Scouts Backpack along a section of the Cotswold Way.

From the 14 - 16 April a some members of the Eagle Patrol, led by their Patrol Leader, backpacked along a section of the Cotswold Way. Starting at Cheltenham and walking to the County Scouting Centre at Cranham on the first day, and then continuing on to the District Scout Campsite at Pennwood (near Selsley) on the second day. Finally they walked back to the Scout HQ in Nailsworth on the last day. During the expedition they were self-sufficient carrying all their equipment and food with them. Prior to the expedition they had also planned their route, gone shopping as a group to purchase their food from the butcher, baker, green-grocer, etc. in Nailsworth, and organised their camping equipment.

Nailsworth Scouts walk 60Km in a day and raise over £600 for the County Air Ambulance.

On 7 April Tom and Ollie set out from the Gloucestershire County Border in Tewkesbury at 6am and walked 60 kilometres (36 miles), raising over £600 for the County Air Ambulance. Tom organised the walk and collected sponsorship after his younger brother had been air lifted to Gloucester Hospital after an accident in the snow in February, when Tom discovered that the Air Ambulance is funded entirely by donations and gets no NHS or government funding. Scouts are known for helping other people, Tom decided that his challenging project was a good way of helping the Air Ambulance that had helped is brother to carry on helping other people.

Activities at the County Scouting Centre, Cranham

On the evening of Friday 13 March Nailsworth Scouts camped at the County Scouting Centre at Cranham, the following morning they enjoyed trying out some of the activities at the centre including the lateral climbing wall and challenge course

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Pioneering Day

Another patrol project organised by the patrol leader for members of the Eagle Patrol - this time a Pioneering Day to build an Aerial Runway. Having built the project the Scouts enjoyed using it.

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Visit to the British Museum

A group of At the end of February Scouts from the Eagle Patrol spent a day at the British Museum in London - a visit organised by their patrol Leader.

Half Term in the Black Mountains

During February School Holiday a group of eight Scouts from Nailsworth and Forest Green travelled to Abergavenny by train for three days back packing in the Black Mountains hiking first to Llanthony, and then to Llangattock before hiking back to Abergavenny to catch the train home - covering distance of about 40 miles during the three day expedition.

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Night Hike in the Snow

Scouts from Nailsworth ventured out to enjoy a hike through the snow at night (6 Feb '09). Hiking along public footpaths and bridleways the group walked over snow covered fields and through woodland from Nailsworth to Avening (and back). The clear sky and full moon added beauty of the landscape with the lights from farms, villages and of Nailsworth itself nestled in valleys below.

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District Scout Ready Steady Cook Competition

Nailsworth Scout Troop entered a team in the Stroud and Tetbury District's Ready Steady Cook Competition (1 Feb 09) and came third out of eight troops that entered. Each team had to choose a bag of ingredients at random, and then use them to cook something tasty. For a started the Nailsworth team cooked wholemeal bread lightly fried, generously spread with a soft herb cheese and topped with finely diced field mushrooms, beans, sliced baby sweet corn and strips of smoked bacon. For a main course: trout (which once they had gutted, they filleted and quick fried) with new potatoes and a cheese and parsley source.

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Fifty nights spent camping as a Scout in two years!

On 30 January 2009 two keen Nailsworth Scouts each passed 50th night spent camping at Scouting events. Tom and Josh, clocked up fifty Scout camping nights in about two years in a wide range of different camping experiences from large district camps for over six-hundred to small pack-packing expeditions for just four Scouts. (Tom's nights away including camping for at least one Scout camping night every month of the year!). To mark his 50th Scout Camping night Tom decided to sleeping in a hammock - a new experience for Tom, but one he says he may well try again in the future!

Winter Adventure at Headquarters of Scouting in the UK

Nine Scouts from Nailsworth and seven from Wycliffe College joined 2,500 others from across the UK for a winter adventure (9 – 11 January 2009). For many of the Scouts winter camp has become a firm favourite in the annual calendar. This year they braved sub zero temperatures to camp at Gilwell Park the Headquarters of UK Scouting in Epping Forest. During the weekend they took part part in a wide range of activities such as Climbing, Abseiling, Quad biking, Zorbing, Robot Wars, Rocket Building, Dodgems, Challenge Valley, Laser Clay Shooting, Archery, Crafts, Radio Station, Disco, Camp Fire, Cinema, Prussiking, Radio Orienteering, Wide Games, Go Karts, and many more, allowing each Scout to choose their own adventures.

Winter Hiking in North Wales

In December 2008 a group of Scouts from Nailsworth enjoyed three days winter walking in North Wales. Clear frosty winter days on the hills provided some great views and memorable walks. In the evenings the group stayed at a local bunkhouse.

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who helped at this years wet Fireworks the Scouts enjoy providing the event for the town. Thank you also to those who supported the Scouts' stalls at the Christingle evening, as I'm sure you are aware this is a vital fundraiser for our group

Backpacking expedition

November 2008 - Scouts go backpacking along the Malverns for a weekend (as part of the Expedition Challenge Badge). Tom celebrates his birthday in camp! (... and the temperature at night fell to -6!) - See pictures

Cub Scouts and Scouts enjoy a weekend in London.
After travelling to London by train they enjoyed a 'flight' on the London Eye at dusk before visiting Westminster Abbey and walking past many well known London landmarks. After a good night's sleep at Baden-Powell House everyone was ready for a walking tour of historic London and a visit to Wellington Barracks where they met a Guardsman before seeing The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
In the afternoon the Cub Scouts visited Tower Bridge, enjoyed the views from the top and saw the workings of this iconic bridge.The Scouts mean while visited the Cabinet War Rooms and then took tea in the Crypt under St Martins in the Field. In the evening the Scouts visited the National Gallery (which was such a successful visit they spent much longer there than planned), while the Cub Scouts took a river bus back to Westminster Pier and then visited Harrods Food Halls! Back at Baden-Powell house everyone compared notes and experiences before bed!
On Sunday the morning was spent at the Science Museum, where, as well as visiting the galleries that most interested each of the small groups they were divided into, they also enjoyed attending a lecture in the impressive lecture theatre! The Afternoon, by contrast was spent in the Natural History Museum (the dinosaurs were a firm favourite!) before catching the train home from Paddington. See pictures

See pictures and videos of our summer expedition by clicking here

Summer Camp

The scout section have returned from there week long summer camp on the Gower peninsular in south Wales. They have taken part in many activities including rock climbing, abseiling, archery, sailing, pioneering, and many more. To view some pictures and a video of the event click here

Summer Garden Party 2008

Nailsworth Scout Group's Summer Garden Party and AGM in July was blessed with fine weather and lots of people enjoyed an afternoon of garden games, strawberries and cream and of course the AGM, which featured a review of the year presentation. To see some pictures of the event and the review of the year video Click Here

Mountain Leader Training

Well done to Scout Leader Ashley Cooke, who has completed his Mountain Leader Training at Plas y Brenin in Snowdonia (July 2008)

World Scout Jamboree 2007

World Scout Jamborees take place every four years - In 2007, following on in group tradition we once again have had participants in the World Scout Jamboree, and also leaders attending as part of the international service team. To view some more pictures Click Here

© 2008 Ashley Cooke, Nailsworth and Forest Green Scout Group
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