Scout Science and Wide Games

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

Another Expedition Success for the 43rd Bristol Scouts

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

Expedition Weekend A Sunny Success

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

43rd Bristol Scouts attended a Fantastic District Camp

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

43rd Bristol Scouts Create a Video Hoping to Connect with an International Scout Troop

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

Local community comes together for annual Scout Christmas Tree Sale

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