Chilly Challenge

Well done to all the Scouts who took part in the Chilly Challenge camp over the weekend. As well as below zero temperatures overnight on Friday, the Scouts had to cope with no mains water on Saturday. Not to worry though – Scouts are good at surviving without washing!!

Outdoor Shops

One of our parents mentioned a discount received at the following Outdoor Shop; Mountain Warehouse offer a 10% discount for members of Beavers/Cubs/Scouts etc – to be eligible for the discount just take a necker and/or an email or letter that you child has received from the Scouting Group to Read more…

Oh Yes They Did!!!

The Scout Panto was again a huge success.  A selections of photos have been added to the website here. All remembered their lines (almost).  All turned up to rehearsals (almost).  All cast members are still Scouts (almost). A huge thanks to all the Scouts for their excellent performance, all the Read more…

Photography

Last year, some of the Scouts completed the Photographer Activity badge. The results were fantastic and all received recognition by a local professional. Well done to all involved. One of these photographs has been spotted in this weeks Derbyshire Times (page 7). Well done Sam!

New Tent

Last week, 3rd Wingerworth Scout Group received a donation of a brand new Patrol tent.  The tent was donated by one of the local Freemasonry Lodges.  Scouts and Cubs will greatly benefit from the use of this tent on future camps. Many thanks to the Freemasons for their generous donation. Read more…

Rememberance

What a great turn out we had for the Remembrance Service.  Thanks to all who attended including those who came to the rehearsal. Please find a few photos here courtesy of a Beaver parent.

Christmas Presents

Have you seen the Lego Minifigs? There are now special Scouting Minifigs – Beaver, Cubs, Scouts and more. You can even design you own Minifig to have our Group Necker colours too. Click here to take you to the Scouting Minifigs Shop.

Congratulations.

Another award gained for one of our Leaders. Assistant Beaver Leader, Phil, is presented his Wood Badge by the Assistant District Commissioner for Beavers. Click here for the pictures. Well done. A little bit of background from the Scout Association on the Wood Badge; On the morning of 8 September Read more…