Even adding in leader numbers we don’t think that we would have breached 1,000 sadly — but, as a Unit, we did manage 737 Explorer nights away this year which isn’t too bad!
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Christmas Dinner for 90 Explorers and leaders? Bossed it mate… :)
(And there was a bonus visit from Santa too!)
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One of our programmes on the current 3-way base is stop motion on the theme of conflict. It was the turn of the year 9s & 10s tonight. #SkillsForLife
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This is the “Moody Teenagers” completing the Six Dales walk last week — 68km and 1,250m of height gain in 12 hours 33 minutes. It's a top effort by them, and they feel suitably pleased with themselves! Check out sixdales.co.uk for more details of this fantastic event.
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We’ve seen the light! We’ve just replaced all of the fluorescent tubes in the Main Hall with led tubes, which will reduce our carbon footprint during the winter months. Every little helps, as a supermarket once pointed out… :)
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A busy w/end! Race the Sun saw the winning team cover 55km / 1.5km of height gain in the Shropshire Hills. Some of our leaders won @DragnetCumbria with @BlytheNetwork. 2 of our Explorers were on their last prep. camp for the WSJ. And there was cycle training for London to Paris!
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And we’re back from our exam lull! First of the new four-way base: kayaking, backwoods cooking, A-Frames, and the Driving Range. :)
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An evening of two programmes. Team Edinburgh were at Red Point climbing, and the other teams were at the Explorer Hut refining their culinary creations!
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We were down a leader though as Claire R is preparing for Saturday!
It’s been a great first day of our “Coronation Camp” welcoming over 400 @scouts from across the UK and the Commonwealth, many of whom will be providing stewarding support to the public and guests at the Coronation on Saturday.
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Silver Qualifying Expeditions in the Peak District done!
Well done to the teams for a top job, and well done to the Blue team in particular for their cartwheel with a rucksack on efforts. Though a little more practice may be required…. :)
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Non-Sixth Formers turn to visit the Shri Venkateswara Temple — again, a really interesting evening!
(Sixth Formers were on a Scavenger Hut based out of the Explorer Hut, having visited the Temple a few weeks ago).
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Less than ideal conditions at times, but successful DofE Silver practice expedition in the Shropshire hills. Particularly impressive given that most were still recovering from last weekend’s 60km Chase Walk!
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Somewhat of a contrast this evening! Sixth Formers visited the Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple, whilst everyone else was at the Explorer Hut; sorting tents from last weekend’s Chase Walk and then building (and using!) a greasy pole.
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Last night’s programme was on the theme of internally displaced persons — Explorers were given lentils and flour to make a meal (but also had the opportunity to spice things up a bit by winning prizes in a quiz!)
It turned that we had a few dab hands at flat bread!
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Week three of the four-way base. Busy evening with 62 Explorers and 11 leaders at the archery, Escape room, first aid, and skiing! #SkillsForLife
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Trying to get everyone to look in the same direction with open eyes was somewhat of a challenge too far…
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Week two of the four-way base! Back to the Escape Rooms / skiing / archery / first aid. The Unit’s all back together next week for a politics evening. :)
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