Serving Stoke Bishop and the surrounding area
Registered Charity Number: 302159
Despite Storm Darragh causing a bit of trouble this weekend the 43rd Bristol Scout Group managed to run its annual tree sale, a day later than planned. We are so grateful to the many local residents who waited an extra day to join us and buy their tree. Not only did we also … Read more
A fantastic effort by our Scouts who on their own initiative recently raised £80 by selling hot chocolate drinks and home-made cakes to local residents. All the money raised will go towards replacing our very dilapidated wooden Hut with a new Scout Community Centre. Very well done to Seb for the idea and organisation, and … Read more
The Scouts have spent the past couple of weeks working on the first stage of their science badge by making electromagnetic motors, amplifier speakers for the phones and potential energy lollipopstick explosions! Tonight we had a great night of fun playing wide games in the dark – who knew a light-up football could be so … Read more
Last week the 43rd Bristol Scout Group was able to celebrate the hard work of its Scouts and the commitment shown by its Adult Volunteers at the Group’s AGM. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us on the night. We were especially proud of all those Scouts and adult volunteers who … Read more
The second group of scouts from the 43rd Bristol undertook their Expedition Challenge Camp this weekend. Whilst it was glorious sunshine for most of the weekend, a short burst of rain didn’t dampen spirits on Saturday as the Scouts walked from Congresbury to Backwell Scout Hut whilst carrying their overnight gear. Sundays hike took them … Read more
Scouts from the 43rd Bristol Scout Group undertook their Expedition Challenge Badge this weekend in glorious sunshine. Carrying their kit, they started in Congresbury and walked 12km to their campsite in Backwell where they pitched camp and cooked their own food. On the second day they completed their expedition by walking 16km unaccompanied back to … Read more
Some scouts from the 43rd attended the annual Scout District Camp, held this year in the Mendips. They met with Scouts from several other troops throughout Cabot district whilst enjoying SUPs (paddleboarding), Gorge Walking, Abseiling and Team Building activities. They all had a great time, helped by the fantastic weather and superb organising from Alexis … Read more
The Scouts from the 43rd Bristol Scout Group spent the evening working on their international badge by helping to create a video highlighting some of their favourite things about UK scouting. They demonstrated some of the ceremonies, including flag break and an investiture, along with some activities and their favourite games. They would be delighted … Read more
Some of the 43rd Bristol Scouts started to prepare for their upcoming expedition weekend by hiking, by themselves, from Leigh Woods back to the Scout Hut, followed by some practise cooking and learning how to pitch the new lightweight hiking tents. They did a great job and all had a good time! Well done Scouts!
The 43rd Bristol Scout Group held another very successful Christmas Tree sale on Saturday 9 December. Despite heavy rain, our loyal and hardy local neighbours came out in force. The weather was not going to stop them buying their tree and to support the Group with its fundraising efforts. We are so very grateful … Read more