Scouting in Greenock and District

Week Ending 13.02.10

Double Cut Hike

Last Saturday morning 15 Scouts, leaders and Explorer Scouts from the 33^rd and 6^th Groups took advantage of ideal weather conditions and walked the 11 miles of the Greenock and  Kelly Cuts to Wemyss Bay. This was one of three practice hikes planned in readiness for the West Highland Way in April. New boots were broken in and leaders were reminded that they need to be fit as well!. Many thanks to Graham and Donald for providing transport back to Greenock.

Beaver Leaders Gathering

Reminder - Beaver Leaders Gathering on Tuesday 23rd Feb at 8.00pm in the District HQ.

 

Everton Development Missions

The 85th Ardgowan unit will complete their Everton Development Mission staying over and completing two days this Sat / Sun. The next unit scheduled is the 6th Darroch / 33rd on the 6 - 7th March. Good Luck to all three units.

 

Inverclyde Youth Council

Leaders are reminded to bring this to young persons’ attention – candidates for election are being sought (12 to 25 year olds)

Explorer Leaders Prog Meeting

A meeting of Explorer Scout Leaders has been planned for Sunday 21st February. This meeting will run from 13.30 to 15.30.Please ensure your unit is represented. Graham Patrick will detail the programme for the next year followed by an outline for the next two. Graham has taken into consideration everyone’s comments from the conference and come up with a spectacular programme for Explorer Scouting. Each Unit will be required to take on an item of monthly programme with guidance and support. Please contact DESC Mark Sinnamon if your Unit cannot be represented.

 

Young Leader’s Module A

ESL (YL): Amanda Docherty has arranged for a module A course to take place in District HQ on Sunday 28th February. She will be sending out more info in the coming days. If interested please contact her on a_doc0801@hotmail.com.

 

Orienteering Competition

The recent orienteering competition was a great success. 25 teams participated so thanks to all the scouts that came along on a very cold day. The Junior Competition was won by Keir Brown and Ryan McDonald from the 42^nd Group (Kilmacolm) and the Senior Competition was won by Fraser Boyle and Calum Henderson from the 5^th Group. Thanks to SL James Davidson and all the leaders that came along. For next year we hope to see more teams in the competition.