Scout Notes
Leaders’ Skills Training
11 leaders from assorted Groups spent two days in cold conditions at Everton training intensively on the recently installed Zip Slide.
4 Network members were busy on Loch Lomond working towards completion of their Kayak Qualifications (BCU 2/3 star).
Several Beaver Scout Leaders met with ADC Beavers on Saturday morning at HQ for a programme exchange, while the Jamboree unit leaders held an impromptu Swedish coffee morning at HQ.
Outdoor Activities
A 5 am start didn’t deter the 32NFESU on the Cairngorm slopes. Some Explorers took snowboard lessons, some improved their skiing and boarding skills on the green / blue pistes. The others just showed off on the black pistes and jumps. The alpine conditions made for a great day with plentiful fresh powder and all runs open.
Despite a 6″ covering of snow and slush at Everton Explorers from the 6th and 33rd units worked hard on Mission Weekend No 3 with Ian Spence, our project manager.
Last weekend the District Scouts Amateur Radio Team were on the hills of East Renfrewshire undertaking a challenging hike in deep snow to the summit of Corse Hill for another Summit on the Air. When they reached the top of the hill the aerials were erected and calls put out with 6 contacts made from Glasgow to Ayr. This was another in a series of SOTA hikes in preparation for the Guides Centenary ‘100 Guides on a Munro’ Challenge that the Radio Team will be undertaking on behalf of Renfrewshire Guides.
Cub Scout Council
Cub Scout Council will be held in HQ on Tuesday 16th March starting at 7.00pm.
Please ensure that all groups are represented . All CSLs, ACSLs and helpers will be made welcome.
Appointment Interviews
Appointment Interviews will be held in District Scout HQ on Tuesday 23 March at 7.00pm. Outstanding applications should be forwarded to Eleanor Ross, Appointment Secretary asap.
RNLI visit Gourock Beavers
Last week 1st Gourock (C.D.O.) Beaver colony received a visit from Ian Quinn, a member of RNLI crew based at Largs.
Ian explained to the Beavers all about the workings and importance of Lifeboats. At the end of his talk, Ian was presented with a cheque from the colony in support of RNLI.
Radio Club Out and About
The Radio Club paid a visit to 97th Greenock & District Beavers, Cubs & Scouts. All the young members were able to talk on the radio, shown how to send & receive morse code and learnt the phonetic Alphabet.. The Cubs & Scouts were able to complete nearly all of the Communicators Badge and the Beavers completed the Scientist & Explore Badges. If any Group would like the Radio club to visit, they should contact Bob Lynch to organise a date.
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