43rd Bristol Cub Pack rise to the Challenge at Redpoint
43rd Bristol Cub Pack rise to the challenge at Redpoint. The Cubs all had a great time, challenging themselves on the climbing walls and confidently scaling new heights!
The 43rd Scouts have been keeping busy !
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
Cub Games, Badges and Investitures
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 Scouts go back in time 250 million years !
Well perhaps not literally but they had a great time fossil hunting in Aust. Finds included fish and reptile bones from the Triassic period (250million years ago), fossil shells from the Carboniferous period (300-360 million years ago) and sharks teeth ! We also found some fossilized poo for good measure ! Thanks to our wonderful … Read more
Cubs Kayaking Fun!
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
43rd Beavers Virtual Camp 2021
As part of our virtual camp weekend, the Beavers had lots of fun taking part in wide games in the sun. Here are some photos of them playing Capture the Flag at Kings Weston Hill. And here they are competing in a Cross the River game at the Downs. No water involved!
Hiking & Investing !
The Scouts hiked from the hut to the Downs via Bishop’s Knoll then we invested our 9 shiny new Scouts !
Award Extravaganza for 43rd Bristol Scout Group Leaders
A huge congratulations to a selection of our leaders who were presented with various awards tonight by Chris, our District Commisioner. Dave, Robin, Jon and Darren all received their wood badges recognising completion of their assistant leader training; Yvonne was recognised for 5 years of service; Nicky was recognised for 10 years of service and … Read more
Cubs Hybrid Summer Camp 2021
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 Scouts go trail riding in perfect sunshine !
It was great to get Baden Powell Troop together again after so long. The Scouts cycled to Ashton Court in perfect sunshine then did a blue trial; quite a challenge for the younger ones but they all put maximum effort into it. No doubt there were some sore legs the day after (mainly the leaders … Read more