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…
District Archery 2012
Winners: Group: 1st Newbury Beavers: 1st Hungerford Cubs: 1st Newbury Scouts: 1st Wash Common Cromwell Explorer / YL: Jake Lambourn & John Buckland (tie) GROUP Total Score Average Centre 1st Newbury 25 354 14.16 0 Wash Common 62 780…
Cub Quiz 2012
Joint Winners – 1st Inkpen & Kintbury & 2nd Newbury B Runners Up – 3rd Newbury A Also attended – 1st Newbury, 1st Hungerford Scores – in no particular order 1st Newbury A – 96 2nd Newbury A – 111…
Kennet District stores
The old District / Explorer store has been cleared, and tremendous thanks to our Chairman, Peter Greenhalgh who has negotiated the donation of a 40 foot secure container on the Greenham site, (and one for the Guides) and arranged for…
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…
