A small group of Explorers from Kennet were amongst the thousands who braved the elements over the 8th-10th January to have a MUDDY time, at Wintercamp 2016. Wintercamp is an activity camp running right in the middle of winter, and you…
Wyvern “Icicle” Camp
Wyvern ESU visited Braggers Wood Campsite over the last weekend in January. They enjoyed the luxury of staying indoors in the recently built Beech Lodge, with bunk rooms and a well equipped kitchen. On Saturday they went cross-country Quad-Biking and…
Cubs visit INTECH for Science day
Cubs from 4th Newbury and Wash Common (Dalby) cub packs recently visited the INTECH Science Centre in Winchester. The visit was part of the activities that the cubs were completing for their science badge and coincided with the World Space Weekend…
District Football 2013
The Kennet District Scout football competition took place on Sunday at Battery End in Wash Common. The Weather was perfect as some 150 plus young people from Beaver, Cub and Scout sections across the District took part in this annual…
2nd Newbury Beavers enjoy Brownsea Island
On Saturday the 8th June 2nd Newbury Beaver Scouts had a family trip to Brownsea Island. There were 17 Beaver Scouts but with parents, siblings and leaders we had 51 people on our trip. We met at Poole Harbour then…
District Camp in Englefield Estate
Scouts from the Newbury/Kintbury/Hungerford area recently held a district camp in the fantastic surroundings of the Englefield Estate near Theale. This District Camp, with the kind permission of Richard Benyon and the Benyon family saw over 350 young people enjoy…
Diana Wheatley is awarded the Silver Acorn
Diana Wheatley is awarded with the Silver Acorn for her tremendous work for local scouting I have been lucky enough to be awarded the Silver Acorn by the Scout Association and was invited to go and watch the Parade of…
Near miss at County Scout Quiz 2012
2nd Newbury Scouts entered the County Quiz on Saturday 17th November. We competed against 10 other teams and came 2nd only losing 1st place by 1.5 points. We’re getting closer each year to winning. Well done to Eddie, Amy, Alex…
District Archery Competition 2012
The event took place on Sunday 30th September 2012 at the Thirtover Guide Camp site. All groups in District attended the event as well as Explorers from across the district. Three archery ranges were used throughout the day with 292 young people…
KENNET DISTRICT SWIMMING GALA 2011
KENNET DISTRICT SWIMMING GALA 2011 – RESULTS The Swimming Gala this year proved to be yet another popular District event, and it was heart-warming to see so many young people, Leaders and parents supporting the event. Special thanks go to…
