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After several months of a hiatus from Covid-19 shutdown, Longham Scouts were excited to get back together doing some of the things they enjoy most. Although we had been limited to only doing things virtually, many Scouts had managed to earn plenty of badges and take up new hobbies such as baking, astronomy, gardening & DIY. Some excelled in these …
A firm favourite activity for our Scouts, the Order of the Boot night hike competition is one of our annual highlights. This year marked the 40th Anniversary of the District competition and produced not just a unique result but the best one ever for Longham. For the last two years our Scouts have come home with both the winner and …
For an expedition with a difference, our Scouts went on a trip to the Isle of Wight. For many, this was their first visit to the island and for some, it was their first time on a ferry. As a welcome change to recent weather, the whole day was bright and free from rain. This meant that we went home …
What were your highlights of 2017? Here are just some of ours. It was a fantastic year for our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. They succeeded in many challenges, enjoyed thrilling adventures, tried new things and, most of all, had a huge amount of fun along the way. Want to know what 2018 will bring? Join us and ‘Be Prepared’ for …
It was an eventful half term break for the Cubs, many of whom took part in a range of expedition activities including hiking and cycling. These provided them with opportunities to develop their map reading and compass skills. They found all the activities great fun too, getting chance to explore new areas, hide in bushes and get their feet muddy. …
The Scouts had an amazing time at the Group Camp in June 2017. Whilst the Cubs and Beavers were doing their own activities, the Scouts were learning what it takes to survive in the wilderness. They recorded what they experienced in this video using a GoPro camera. In order to survive, they constructed shelters to sleep in during the night. …
Longham’s Scouts showed that they are not afraid of the dark and have what it takes to get themselves around the wilderness in the annual ‘Order of the Boot’ District night hike competition. Longham proudly came home with 3 trophies in 2017 by taking 1st & 2nd place in the junior event (the ‘Welly’) and 2nd place in the senior …
