There are two Scout troops in Marple, with Kinder (twitter) meeting at the Scout Hut on Tuesdays, and Cobden (twitter) on Thursdays, from 19.30 – 21.00.
There is currently a waiting list for both – sign up via the join form to be added to it.
Whilst both troops meet up separately, there are many activities that they do together – with the annual Easter Camp and Summer Camps a particular highlight, as well as Gang Show, joint walking days (and nights) and other ad hoc activities.
They also face off against each other in the Ian Corbishley Battle of Marple (twitter), when they compete at various challenges across a whole weekend before having a final assault course to decide which troop has bragging rights for the next year!
Fish and chips took a while to arrive – but then, we were ordering 37 portions…! After a photo scavenger hunt of Torbay to learn the local area, we gave the Scouts a fiver to spend ON RIDES at the funfair (NO sweets or other junk!). A few stomach-turning spins later, and it was time […]
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After free-time (/ a cricketing masterclass from the leaders), we headed to the beach for a splash around. General consensus was that the sea was warmer than yesterday – but doesn’t mean much…! Now heading up the hill before we drive into Torbay for some of their famous Fish and Chips, a fairground, and some
The day started with the usual cooked breakfast on open fires, and flag, but this was a special day for one of our scouts – James Argument is 11 today! After completing the traditional summer camp birthday challenge he was rewarded with his present – a classy pirate outfit. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSD7DLiMkFE httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu4kfzgCws0 The main activity of
A typical scout camp scene. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsyZ4Xad_9k
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After a visit to the Golden Hind (the ship Sir Francis Drake sailed on his way to discovering tobacco & potatoes, which, the Scouts were reminded, gave us chips and crisps…! Finally, the doors of Camp Bank have opened, and it’s time for the Scouts to replenish their sweet supplies. Nom nom nom!
Good morning campers! The Scouts spent their first night under canvas and were unusually quiet for a first night… Possibly we will be meeting at 6am for all our camps in future! They’ve cooked their own breakfast, have sorted their areas, and we’re ready for the day ahead – which includes heading to a Waterpark
It was a bit cold in the sea but after a long day travelling and setting up site it was actually quite refreshing!
The tents are going up… Great site – you can see the sea in the background! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6updPED0KE0
