Serving Stoke Bishop and the surrounding area
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For once sun cream was in demand and rain coats stayed at the bottom of kitbags all weekend for the 43rd Bristol Cub camp at Woodhouse. Fifteen cubs pitched tents overlooking the Severn Estuary and enjoyed activities such as go-karting, air rifle shooting, orienteering and the ever popular adventure course. The highlight for most, however, … Read more
A huge thankyou to the scouting families that joined us on The Downs on St George’s day. All of the scouts, cubs and beavers renewed their promise and then spent time litter picking.
The Cubs had an amazing time at District Cub Camp which took place at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre last weekend. There were lots of wonderful activities to keep them busy alongside good food and lovely weather. For many, this was their first camp with the 43rd and they were all engaged, enthusiastic and very well … Read more
The Cubs, Scouts and a couple of Beavers had a wonderful day out at Longleat organised by our wonderful District. The weather was perfect, lots of giant gobstoppers were eaten and by the end everyone was buzzing. Big thanks to the District team for organising and farewell to Chris, our wonderful and inspirational DC, who … Read more
The Scouts have been keeping very busy this term ! They did pioneering using broom handles, went on a hike from Blaise to the Hut on a perfect pitch black night; we invested our 11 new joiners and ASL Darren received his Wood Badge. As part of their Green Influencer Scheme they did an introduction … Read more
After 15 months, the 43rd Cub Pack was finally back together in its entirety, as they had previously been running as a split pack. They worked in their sixes to invent a wide-game which they then taught the rest of the pack. This included playing ‘Donald Trump’ tag, ‘Shredder’ tag, ‘Chicken, Turkey, Hero’ and batless … Read more
The cubs have had great fun kayaking in the floating harbour with Young Bristol over the past couple of weeks. This week they were also treated to a flyby from a hot air balloon as well as a real Bristol treat when The Matthew passed by – great fun was had and more badges earned! … Read more
Despite Covid preventing Scouts from camping overnight together, the 43rd Bristol Cub Pack still managed to put on a fun hybrid camp for the cubs. They played wide games, learnt to pitch patrol tents, built flags and flag poles, learnt to light fires with flint and steel, made and cooked bread twists as well as … Read more
The 43rd Bristol Cub Pack went on a nature trail through Blaise Castle estate, finishing off with a game of rounders and the presentation of some hard earned badges including a Chief Scout Silver award. Well done everyone, it’s great to be back together again exploring the outside!
We couldn’t take the cubs camping, but that didn’t stop the 43rd Cubs from having a great winter camp at home. They collectively hiked over 260km; picked up over 30 bags of litter for the community; built and slept in dens overnight; cooked meals for the family; showed off their amazing talents in a talent … Read more