Astwood Bank Scouts Programme Spring Term 2023
Date |
Activity |
Notes |
12.1.23 |
Water – an international issue |
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19.1.23 |
Scout traditions |
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26.1.23 |
The Village teamwork challenge |
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2.2.23 |
Chinese Cooking |
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9.2.23 |
Emergency aid with Redditch First Responders |
Note: Scouts will also need to attend Part 2 to achieve the award |
16.2.23 |
Games night – exploring the card games we keep in our camp Wet Weather Box |
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23.2.23 |
Half Term |
No meeting |
25-26.2.23 |
Bivvy challenge camp |
District event – see sign up email for details |
2.3.23 |
Astronomy – with Redditch Astronomical Society |
Note: Scouts will need to attend both nights to achieve the award. We hope to be outside so bring a coat. |
9.2.23 |
Astronomy part 2 |
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16.3.23 |
Emergency aid part 2 |
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17.3.23 |
Scout & Guide AGM |
From 6-7pm, Scout and Guide hut |
23.3.23 |
Communication challenges |
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25.3.23 |
Shirehike |
A group walking challenge on the Malvern Hills, organised by our Scout County. Details to follow. |
30.3.23 |
A mystery event organised by the Scout Network Team |
An email will be sent if we are meeting somewhere other than the Scout/Guide hut |
31.3.23-2.4.23 |
Dragon hunting camp (District) |
District event – details and sign-up form to follow. |
Future events for 2023
- 23 April St George’s Day parade (am) - details to follow. Scouts expected to attend.
- 29-30 April Big Scout Little Scout– Rough Close, near Coventry. An overnight camp for Scouts plus an adult.
- 11 May – Jamboree on the Trail, local hike around Redditch
- 17-18 June – Expedition camp for older Scouts
- 7-9 July Shirejam – for Scouts already booked.
- August – possibility of a 4 night summer camp, location and dates to be agreed
- 22-24 September – possible hike camp based at Nash’s Acre
- 6-9 October – Operation Bald Eagle, Rhydd Covert near Kidderminster
- October half term – possibility of a 4 night troop camp
- November (dates tbc) – Chip shop camp, Nash’s Acre
- 1-3 December - Christmas sleepover Rhydd Covert
Scouts meet on Thursday evenings, usually from 7-8.30pm. Meetings will be held outdoors whenever possible – Scouts should wear uniform to all meetings (unless advised otherwise) plus a warm outer layer if required. Subs are £35 for the term, due on 13th October. Information about special events and camps will be circulated separately by email.
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