News
Liz Craig the new County Commisioner was interviewed on Saturday Breakfast with Jane Smith.
The interview can be heard by clicking HERE with the kind permission of Radio Cambridgeshire.
An announcement has been made about the appointment of the new COUNTY COMMISIONER – Liz Craig.
For details see click on the title above and then HERE and HERE
APOLLO AND CHALLENGER TROOPS went on their usual January Chip Shop Walk.
This year it was from Folksworth to Orton Centre.
For more information CLICK HERE
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The first APOLLO NEWSLETTER of the year was issued by email to parents/carers on Saturday 14th January 2012.
To see a pdf copy CLICK HERE. or for WORD CLICK HERE
To view the Christmas Message from the County Commissioner to Leaders, helpers, supporters and members. Click the title above and then CLICK HERE.
APOLLO Troop held their Christmas Party on the last Troop meeting of the term.
Games were played and cakes decorated.
See the GALLERY for photos
For more info on the mill CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to find out the location of the Mill.
To view photos of the previous time we went CLICK HERE HERE and HERE
TO VIEW ALL OF THIS NEWS ITEM CLICK ON THE TITLE TO VIEW THE PHOTO AND THE COMPLETE POST.
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.A group of Scouts were on the Jane Smith’s Saturday Breakfast at about 8:20am.
To hear the audio clip click HERE and HERE with kind permission of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
To see Apollo Troop enjoying themselves either look in the GALLERY or CLICK HERE.
Events included games, apple bobbing & getting covered in flour.
A group of Scouts were on the Jane Smith’s Saturday Breakfast at about 8:20am.
To hear the audio clip click HERE.
A further audio clip from 5.11.2011 can be heard HERE.
both clips with the kind permission of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
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The first APOLLO NEWSLETTER of the year was issued at the Troop meeting on Monday 19 September 2011.
To see a copy CLICK HERE.
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The kit on the right in red was found after the event.
Please contact Greg if any of this kit is yours.
His email address is greg@wizmail.org
Was the Pedalo Football just an excuse to get wet?
23 Apollo Scouts in two teams tried to score a goal by throwing a ball [...]
The 2nd Nene AGM took place on Wednesday 13 July 2011.
To view the invitation to the meeting click on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
More details will appear here.
This years Survival Camp took place from
Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July at John Lees Wood Scout Campsite.
For more details CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE
On the Apollo Troop meeting on 4th July some of the Troop went walking and the majority went canoeing at Milton Ferry Bridge.
For photos click on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
This was one of the sunniest SWAN Expeditions in its 61 year history.
For more details CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE
This years winter camp took place at the Long Mynd Adventure Camp.
For more details click on the title above and then CLICK HERE
Have you lost a black glove or a short navy blue scarf?
If you, then CLICK the title above and then CLICK HERE
There have been access problems to the website over the last week.
These have now been resolved.
The updated link via www.2ndnenescouts.org.uk will be restored shortly
Another Zatego has taken place.
This years theme was of the film MADAGASCAR
Did the Penguins catch the last fish?
Click the title above and then Click HERE.
Can you help with our FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES?
Can you let us have your TESCO SCHOOLS & SAINSBURY’S KIDS vouchers?
We also collect old MOBILE PHONES and PRINTER CARTRIDGES.
For more details click on the title above & then CLICK HERE.
The SWAN 61 Training Dates can be found in the SWAN section at the top of this page.
For pictures and videos of APOLLO DIVING CLICK the title above and then CLICK HERE.
To view this Newsletter click on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
15 Scouts & 8 Leaders and helpers took part in the annual Chip Shop walk.
For more details click on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
To view the latest NEWSLETTER Click the title above
and then CLICK HERE.
Not interested in our WEEKEND CAMPS and other OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES?
Why not fill in the questionaire so that we know what you want?
CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE
The 2011 Scout Census is now taking place.
For more information CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
To see the Newsletter CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
Hello Leaders, helpers, supporters and members.
As the snow settles once more I hope you are enjoying the opportunity for some winter walks or tucked up warm enjoying this festive time of year. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for the brilliant work you have all done again in supporting Cambridgeshire Scouting during [...]
Apollo Troop held it’s traditional Christmas Pary on 13 December.
Various games were followed by “Make a banana split for another scout, to their instruction.”
Messy, noisy but very enjoyable.
To view some Photos CLICK on the title above and then CLICK HERE.
Thanks to:
- Graham, Matt and friends for their contribution to the Church Yard clear up (especially around the War memorial).
- Anne & Liz for organising the Wreath.
- Graham for organising the flags and also thank you to Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Leaders Family and Supporters for attendance and smart turnout.
Greg Jones – Apollo Scout Leader.
We arrived at the Cottage at Gradbach Scout Campsite Friday night at around 10am on.
On Saturday after breakfast and preparing a packed lunch it was up onto the hills with a visit to Ludds Church. In the afternoon we visited Danebridge Trout Farm to catch 17 trout for our evening meal, using garden canes as [...]
Are you in APOLLO or CHALLENGER Troops and interested in going on our March 2011 camp?
Click the title above and then see HERE or HERE for the Flyers, where you can make your initial booking.
Click the title above and see HERE for more information about the camp.
Apollo Scouts held a conker competition on a Monday Troop night.
For photos see the Gallery above or click on the title above and see HERE
Receipes can now be view by looking under the WANT TO NO MORE section in the headings above.
To view the Newsletter click above or view it HERE
Gang Show Bookings now open. See the WHAT’S ON page.
Details of the weekend Camp & Hike and how to apply for a place are detailed see the WHAT’S ON Page.
SWAN Applications are now open see the SWAN Section above. for details.
On Saturday and Sunday a total of 14 Scouts & 6 Leaders & helpers went to
Cambridge Gliding Centre at Gransden Lodge Airfield to learn about gliding.
With many thanks to Herfordshire Scouts who ran the days for us.
We each had a 20 minute flight in the Glider with [...]
Following the upgrading of the Nene District website this website has also been upgraded.
The Header has been made easier to read, a search facility has been added and the Theme (layout) has also been improved.
The end of term Wide Game was organised by the Explorers. The main theme seemed to involve getting wet on a warm summer evening.How do you cross the Nene at Milton Ferry Bridge. Over the bridge? Far to simple! by Canadian Canoe of course.The BBQ food was cooked by Greg & Michael T and enjoyed [...]
The term is drawing to a close and we are sure all the Scouts are looking forward their summer holidays. Since Easter we have had an action packed programme that has included the events described in the Newsletter. During this time we have had the benefit of mutual help, cooperation and joint activities with Challenger [...]
Unfortunately the company who hosted our Gallery, Fractix, have now ceased trading. Fractix previously rented webspace through Heart Internet via a Reseller Account. The account has now been disabled.
You can access a temporary GALLERY HERE or from the Gallery Section shown in the header above. The links [...]
Saturday was a very hot day and started with a hike in which three groups of Explorers and Scouts hiked from Barnwell Village Hall to the campsite at Wadenhoe.
The ten Scout with the help of 6 Explorers and 6 Leaders and helpers navigated their way over 2 routes of about 14km. One group got slightly [...]
Last night the 2nd Nene Group Executive agreed to the launch of this new website.
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As you may have seen from this week’s national press the Government have announced a review and remodeling of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In order to carry out this review the Government have halted the planned implementation of the scheme.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
UPDATE – AXED FROM 31 JULY 2010 see HERE
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BT Community Website Builder Service
Our Previous website was Hosted Recipero in assosiation with BT.BT has offered this service with Recipero to community groups for almost ten years and the agreement with Recipero comes to an end at the end of October 2010. (originally end July). This is the NEW 2nd Nene website. [...]
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2nd Nene attended this event.
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FRIDAY 2ND APRIL TO SATURDAY 10TH APRIL.
Watch this spacefor more details.
To view the PHOTOS look in the GALLERY (see Gallery in Navigation Pane at the top of this page.
To see a Windmill we passed CLICK HERE MVI_0055.AVI
2nd Nene Scout Group – Apollo Scout Troop
NEWS LETTER 22 MARCH 2010
The term is drawing to a close and it will soon be Easter. Since Christmas we have had an action packed programme that has included first aid training, stoves and lamps and pancake-making.
A copy of the NEWSLETTER [...]
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The 2010 GANG SHOW will on 8th – 13th November 2010.
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Four 2nd Nene teams entered this year’s adventure through the mysterious land of Zatego that appears in Ferry Meadows each March. Each team was set tasks in the “I’m A Scout Get Me Out of Here” competition.
For the first time in its 26 year history there was a competitive aspect [...]
Hi All We are collecting vouchers again.
For more details CLICK HERE
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We arrived at the Mill on Friday evening.
After breakfast on Saturday, some of the evening food was prepared and then it was time for a walk.
The Scouts cooked their own evening meal
Did we abseil down the Tower? To find out and for a FULL REPORT of the weekend CLICK [...]
Greg, Philip, Emma & Steve checked out a campsite near Buxton.
They were so impressed that Greg provisionally booked “The Cottage” for the weekend of 29-31 October.
After a comprehensive escorted tour of the site given by Mark they went on a walk.
For PHOTOS of the site and walk CLICK HERE.
Not a cloud in the sky but cold and muddy.
19 Scouts from APOLLO and CHALLENGER together with 11 Leaders & Helpers completed the 13km hike from Sawtry to Yaxley with the help of Graham who acted as Route Marshall & competition co-ordinator.
Traditionally, at this time of year, ended at a Chip Shop [...]
THE PHOTO IS OF PHILIP STANDING AT THE BASE OF THE MILL – Small isn’t he. FOR MORE PHOTOS CLICK HERE
APOLLO & CHALLENGER WINTER CAMP
Application Forms for our weekend to Roughton Mill, near Cromer, have been issued.
We will be using the indoor accommodation.
See this link – January 2010 letter-1 from Trevor
Letter about the
– Structure of GANG SHOW
– District Team Meeting dates
– District Executive Meeting dates
– & much more
SEE here for a short video.
Members of all sections from 2nd Nene Scout Group together with friends from Longthorpe Scout Group attended our events during the Christmas Holidays.
Racing was on a number of tracks – several of which were changed during the week – and in one case during a racing session! [...]
To see the 2009 Xmas message – County Commissioner CLICK HERE
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To see the 2009.12.14_Newsletter CLICK HERE
To see what the action packed programme include
Details of awards
Information about the Troop members
Diary dates for the future
2nd Nene Scout Group
Scouts Cubs & Beavers & Nene District Explorers (Orton)
Tree Planting Morning
Sunday 6th Dec 2009 09:00 -11:45
Herlington BMX Track, Orton Malborne
For more details CLICK HERE & HERE
Six Leaders and helpers walked the route in preparation for the January 2010 “Chip Shop Walk”
Part of the route was on a footpath that ended in a wood whilst a “Shoot” was in progress. We were allowed to walk on private land to get back to a road. We will not be [...]
Thanks to the Explorers who organised the Wide Game for the APOLLO Troop night. It involved the Explorers getting covered in flour and the collection of hundreds of light sticks.
See HERE for the photos. (There are 10 photos on 2 pages)
More details can be found HERE.
See HERE for photos from both Holy Trinity Church.
See HERE for details of St Mary’s Church.
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To see Apollo Troop enjoying themselves CLICK HERE.
Events included games, apple bobbing & getting covered in flour.
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Saturday was fine and sunny and the walk from Southwick Hall to Fineshades took us through some rolling Northamptonshire country side.
For more details CLICK HERE
For Photos CLICK HERE & HERE
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In order to minimise the risk of infection to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, Helpers, and their families will those with Swine Flu symptoms, or those who have been in contact with someone who has Swine Flu, please keep away from Scouting Events and meetings at the HQ.
Please do not attend [...]
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Welcome back to the start of another Scouting year.
We have a full programme this autumn term and events planned through to next summer. CLICK above for more info.
A group of Leaders and Helpers spent the whole day trying out the routes for the October APOLLO Expedition.
For Photos CLICK HERE & HERE.
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FOR PHOTOS CLICK HERE.
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APOLLO Troop met at Milton Ferry Bridgefor their troop meeting. Most of the Scouts canoed on the river and some went on a Map reading skills walk through Milton Park.
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The Wiltshire adventurer and TV personality Bear Grylls has been named as the UK’s latest Chief Scout.
At 34 he will be the youngest person to hold the position.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE & HERE.
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APOLLO
2ND NENE EXPLORERS.
Well done to 2nd Nene Explorers. They won BLOOD & GORE, BRAIN TEASING/TEAM BUILDING.
CLIMBING. – Well done to James who came 1st in the climbing. The top 6 climbers won a trip for a days climbing with an instructor, this time, not on a climbing wall but on a real rock face. The [...]
St Georges Day Service and Parade 2009
This year’s event was be held on Sunday 26 April 2009 with the service at Peterborough Cathedral.
Details can be found HERE
Photos can be seen HERE
APOLLO TROOP HAVE A SPARE PLACE FOR CANOEING AT CARDINGTON.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE.
PLEASE CONTACT GREG IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
Contact details for Greg are -
Greg Jones (SL) (01733) 232076 greg@wizmail.org
To view the Newsletter CLICK HERE
At Easter, 7 Scouts from Apollo Troop were part of the party of 22 Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and Instructors from Nene District who took part in the 59th SWAN Sailing Expendition to The Norfolk Broads. The week was spent learning to sail 24ft – 28ft Cabin Yachts on The Broads and [...]
Zatego – the Nene District annual themed night exercise was held on March 21st. Apollo troop only had a small contingent (16) this year and 2 of Scouts forgot on the night. However those who did attend enjoyed the activity late into the night.
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After a hard & enjoyable day on the Hills everyone tucked into a great meal prepared & cooked by all 16 in the group.
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Sunday we visited Snailbeach Mine.
After a look round on the surface is was off for a walk underground to the “Perkins Level”
For PHOTOS see HERE and HERE
The days programme covered the requirements of the Scout Aeronautics Badge through a mixture of ground training and approximately 25 minutes of one to one flying time.
A successful air experience day organised by the Hertfordshire Scouts at Cambridge Gliding Centre took place today.
Click HERE for Photos.
A successful walk in the snow took place today. We started at Bainton at about 1.30pm and finished at Fryz Chip Shop, Bretton, at about 6.30pm.
Snowball fiights along the way were optional.
When Greg did the walk in January it looked like this.
We have a full programme this term, see details below.
We have a hike this Saturday. If any Scouts want to go and have not filled in a permission form then please ring one of the leaders and we will try and fit you in.
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With the festive season almost upon us I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all members, leaders, supporters and very importantly your families for the support they have given you over the last year for all the work you have done for Scouting in Cambridgeshire.
Scouting is continuing to [...]
This was an evening of games followed, jointly with the Explorers, a GIANT Banananana Split.
This year’s Remembrance Sunday Service at Orton Holy Trinity Church Longueville was attended by the Group with a very smart and well behaved contingent from Apollo troop in attendance. The silver granite of the war memorial shone in fitting tribute to the fallen of Orton Longueville thanks to the efforts of [...]
The Gangshow was another resounding success with Amara, Ryan and Jonathan of Apollo Troop taking part in the show and performing solos – Amar even did the splits in a ballet. Gillian Mason ADC Activities Nene said a big thank you to everyone who helped with the Peterborough Gang Show 2008. [...]
On Remembrance Sunday the silver granite of the war memorial shone in fitting tribute to the fallen of Orton Longueville thanks to the efforts of the Scouts, Cubs, Beaver’s and Leaders who spent Saturday morning cleaning it. Thanks to Matt for reminding us and to Graham for organising things on the [...]
Following out Pumpkins, cutting out faces and using T-Lights prooved popular, as did all the games.
Saturday was spent navigating across Cannock Chase with a stop for lunch.
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On Sunday the Scouts took part in Operation Pluto.
The Radio Active Isotope was successfully moved to safety – including across a pond – even though it nearly sank without trace.
A very enjoyable evening was had by all.
Our guide kept us entertained with some very scary & some ghoolish stories.Those who went now know what a former Scout HQ behind the Museum has to do with a hospital mortuary.
If you want more info then visit this website:-
http://www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-10173
The Event was open to all APOLLO Scouts including those in the Troop in July 2008 who may now be Explorers.
All 14 Scouts who took part successfully completed the over 42km ride on a bright and sunny afternoon.
The only casualty was a helpers brake cable just before the start, which, with [...]
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We were Lucky. The weather remained fine but the wind tested our peddling power in places.
We started at Orton Mere and finished at the Chip Shop at Orton Wistow. – No CHIPS. It’s closed on a Sunday.
Did we complete the MARATHON distance?
NO. That’s why the actual event on 20th September ( see [...]
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Well done to all the Cycling Groups who all completed the course of over 10km. All groups visited the 6 bases although not in the same order. Some found out what happens when you hold the map the wrong way up – you end up in the wrong place. Another group was [...]
All parents, leaders and supporters were invited to the 2nd Nene Group Annual General Meeting followed by a barbecue.
Accounts and reports for the year April 2007 to March 2008 were presented, and the Group Executive Committee elected for the coming year.
The 2nd Nene Group includes: - Apollo Scout Troop, Kingfisher Cub Pack, [...]
It was mostly dry when we pitched our tents at Fieldhead Campsite on Friday night. The tents & pitching were tested by the overnight heavy rain – all remained dry. We went on a 10 mile hike on Saturday near Mam Tour. The rain showers weren’t to much of a nuisance. The Scouts [...]
The Event is open to all APOLLO Scouts including those in the Troop in July 2008 who may now be Explorers.
The Marathon counts towards part of the Cyclist Badge.
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The Mayor, Pat Nash, the Chief Executive of the Council, Gillian Beasley, & John Peach, Leader of the Council were there to meet us as we entered Central Park and they wish to pass on their thanks to the youth members for taking part and leading the Mayors horse drawn carriage [...]
We were invited to an evening of racing as special guests of Peterborough Speedway on Monday 23rd June, at The East of England Showground.
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The Scouts were split into Groups and set off to find up to 7 marked posts shown on the map. Two groups found 6 post BUT no-one found all 7. Does post 2 exist. If you want to try yourself you can borrow one of our maps of the course.
Geoff Keighley’s funeral was on Wednesday June 4th at 2pm at
Very many thanks to all those who represented SWAN and Scouting at Geoff’s funeral yesterday.
A funeral address was given by Greg Jones and a copy is shown HERE.
Saturday 24 May – Monday 26 May.
The Leaders & Helpers set up camp on Friday night and the Scouts arrived on Saturday
Scouts camped in patrols & took part in traditional camping and Scouting skills often in the rain.
Most meals were cooked in patrols on traditional wood fires.
It is with great sadness that it is announced that Geoff Keighley who was known to many in the 2nd Nene Group and Nene District as ’The Admiral’ of the SWAN Norfolk Broads Sailing Expedition, passed away peacefully at 3pm on Friday 16th May 2008.
Geoff was taken ill [...]
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Activity weekend at Mepal APOLLO sent 4 Teams.
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St.George and his pet winning the shield for 2nd Nene. St.George’s day Parade.
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The 2008 expedition started on Good Friday 21 March 2008 and finished on Saturday 29 March 2008.
17 children and 5 leaders went for Beavers day out at Flag Fen.
Although the weather was cold and at times wet, they had a great day.They explored the round houses and even cooked twists and showed a group of girl guides how to make them. The group went on [...]
As a result of their efforts (together with other parishioners) the Autumn leaves have been cleared away, memorials cleared of litter and dead flowers, paths cleaned and tidied, trees cleared of ivy, gutters downspouts and drains cleaned out at Holy Trinity.
It has been agreed the participants are due their Environment Partnership Award as a result [...]
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This is the annual themed event organised by Nene District held at Ferry Meadows.
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The older members of the 2nd Nene Apollo Scout Troop were seconded to carry out a top secret intelligence reconnaissance mission in a 3rd world country. Unfortunately their plane was shot down behind enemy lines and they needed to navigate to an agreed extraction point within a limited time scale.
The good news was that all [...]
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The Eclipse will be total between 3.01am and 3.51am..
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There were two routes – the longer was over13km. The longest hike the Troop has done for many years. It was a lovely bright Sunny day. 16 Scouts in 5 groups took part in the walk starting around 1.30pm. There were questions to answer along the way. Usually most slow down near the end of [...]
A Group of 5 Leaders & Helpers walked from Folkesworth to Yaxley to try out the Hike that is planned for the Apollo Troop on 9 Feb. A few diverted footpaths were encountered – some signed & some not.
To see their Christmas Messages CLICK ON THE PHOTOS.
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9 Scouts found out what it was like to breathe air underwater and experience the underwater world at Whittlsey swimming pool with a Discover Scuba Diving introduction to scuba diving. It is was run by DIVE IN LTD. For more information.
CLICK HERE.
The Discover Scuba experience did not lead to a qualification [...]
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To help teach map reading the Leaders devised a game, which turned out to be noisy and enjoyable.
The skills learnt will be needed for the Ferry Meadows Navigation Exercise on 3 Dec 07 & the Day Evening Hike on 9 Feb 2008.
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Richard Hames
County Commissioner has written a letter on the “Future of Scouting in Peterborough.”
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Following the meeting in November 2005 and the interim organisation I put in place, I am now in a position to announce the permanent structure for Scouting in Peterborough.
I can therefore confirm that Peterborough will be organised in [...]
The light drizzle didn’t put of the “Launch Operatives” from collecting their Launching Equipment.
The Rocket Defence Force worked hard to deprive the “Launch Operatives” of their “Launch Authority”
If this explanation is “as clear as mud” then why not come and help – then you’d really know what happened.
Thanks to all [...]
Many thanks from the Quartermaster and Building Manager to the Scouts, Cub, helpers, parents and a grumpy old man, who turned up on Saturday morning to help dig a trench for installing a new water pipe. Thanks to your efforts, the pipe is now buried so deep that it should not freeze [...]
Jo was the only attendee from Apollo Troop joining his friends from other troops in the district. We look forward to hearing Jo’s reports. Many thanks to Pete and Harvey, hopefully they will be running the event again next year ? look out for announcements.
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A very smart contingent from Apollo Troop joined other members of the group to attend the annual service and 2 minutes silence at Holy Trinity Church to commemorate all who have suffered because of war. Apollo Troop paraded our flag, took the collection in church, laid a wreath of poppies on [...]
GILLIAN MASON (Director Peterborough Gang Show.) said,
“To the 174 members of Peterborough Gang Show 2007, Very well done.
For more info CLICK HERE.
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Many thanks to those who helped with the clear up of the churchyard in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. There was a good turnout from the congregation and the wider community including small contingents from Apollo Troop and the Air Training Corp. After a couple of hours work the Churchyard looked so [...]
52 Scouts and Explorers from all over Peterborough spent an action packed day at the ‘Snozone’ .
Verdicts on the day were ‘wicked’, ‘awesome’, ‘brill’. A great day was had by all and the unity from the youngsters, some who had come as individuals from various scout troops, was [...]
The Cubs & Beavers had been taking part in activities and events to gain their Health and Fitness and their Healthy Eating badges and were delighted that Shane could go down to the hall to present them with their badges.
Each Beaver received a certificate as well as their badges.
This also earned [...]
James said ” Long Mynd camp was a great weekend. The activities ranged from map reading to exploring an old lead mine.The walk was fun with the added excitement of only being shadowed by the leaders which made it more enjoyable. Overall it was a great weekend.”
We departed from Peterborough on [...]
Scouts aged five to 101, renewed their Scout Promise in Cathedral Square just before 8am at the same time as 28 million other Scouts from all over the world.
One of the Scouts from APOLLO TROOP said:-
“We had a great time today at the sunrise ceremony. We went to the town [...]
Above are the set of stamps issued on 26 July 2007 to Celebrate the Centenary of Scouting.
The Stamps, from the top left, are,
1st – 11 of the 12 astronauts who walked on the Moon were once Scouts
Designed by Gez Fry, with an intentionally modern, manga-style look, the first of the Scouting [...]
4 Teams of Cyclists rode through Ferry Meadows to Alwalton Lock & Mill Lane Castor hunting for letters on tent pegs.
Little did they know that the letters they noted down formed an anagram of a bird.
‘Well done to 2 of the groups who found all the correct letters and solved the [...]
This camp involved Scouts in small groups:
· Sleeping in a survival bag shelter
· Cooking a meal of dehydrated food on lightweight stoves.
· Building a shelter from natural materials and sleeping in it
· Lighting fires without matches.
· Cooking backwoods meals on open fires.
The Group AGM & BBQ was held on a fine warm July evening. The Photo is of a copy of the Freedom of the City of Peterborough Scroll.
Following our groups use of Icelandic tents at Ferry Meadows Centenary
camp, Second Nene Scout Group had been requested to provide a
Demonstration Troop for erecting and packing traditional tents.
Sunday 1st July saw a small intrepid band of volunteers (should that read
press-ganged) Scouts and a Cub at the Party in the Park at [...]
We quickly built base camp in the grass area near to the course finish. Volunteers were sort, to pull the canoes out of the water at the bottom of the run.
We soon had all scouts kitted out in buoyancy aids and helmets, they grabbed canoes and paddles and made for the [...]
As part of the Centenary Celebrations 2nd Nene Scout Group event provided breakfast for sale to the local community and was also a great opportunity to promote scouting in the Ortons…………………
WET, WET, WET – No, not the pop group but the members of the Scout Association
camping at Ferry Meadows!
Centenary Camp 2007 Newsletter
Annual Activity Competition Organised by Cambridgeshire County. Teams of 4 Scouts enter up to 12 events including: Cyclo Cross, Canoe/Kayak Slalom, Canoe Polo, Water Races, Lifesaving Skills, Climbing, High Ropes skills, Assault Course, Dinghy Sailing, Archery, Air Rifle, Orienteering, Petanque, Volleyball, Team Building Brain Teasers, BLOOD & GORE 911, Sedan [...]
The time trial proved very enjoyable BUT now the secret is out. If you want to win make sure that your water tanks are empty.
Photos of this years expedition will be available shortly. Those for 2006,2005 &2004 can be seen by clicking HERE.
Scout Patrols journeyed through the lands of Zatego, first to discover the ring and it’s power and then to destroy it. PICTURED HERE SEARCHING FOR CARROTS WITH A HOBBIT.
After collecting carrots for the Hobbit and being chased by the gardeners this is one of the strange creatures that awaited them.
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The 22 February 2007 is the 150th birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of the World Scout Movement. The anniversary is celebrated by nearly 28 million Scouts across the world as ‘Founder’s Day’ and will be marked by parties, events and activities, normally on the Sunday closest to the date.
Co-incidentally, Baden-Powell [...]
Group Letter To Parents Feb 2007
During 2007 the Woodland Trust have teamed up with The Scout Association to offer all Scouts the chance to plant trees as part of the 2007 centenary celebrations.
With the help of The Scout Association at least 100 Centenary Groves will be planted. These will be new areas of native woodland, each [...]
10 Scouts with Leaders and helpers in support took two different routes to get from Top Lodge to Apethorpe via King’ Cliffe through the rain and snow.
Mars bars and a Hot Chocalate drink were popular at the end.
Monty the Moose was still in residence – see NEWS for 13 Jan 207 [...]
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A photo of leaders and helpers on the walk near Top Lodge, Fineshades Wood.
For more info on the hike of 9th February see the 9th Feb NEWS Section. Some Leader & helpers went on a proving walk on 13 Jan and found Monty the Moose, who is pictured below, in [...]
Christmas Party – games and the longest Banana Split you’ve ever seen?
Penny devised the evening. It seemed to consist of getting covered in flour and getting very sticky.
SCOUTS were granted the freedom of Peterborough last night, Wednesday, October 11, the highest honour the city can bestow.
This weekend was spent walking, preparing & cooking a BBQ, Archery, Tree Climbing & Rock Climbing.
As from 18 September 2006 passengers under the age of 12 and under 1.35m must conform with new regulations.
See http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs320006.pdf and
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/Roadandtravelsafety/DG_10037077
for more information.
For Scouts under the age of 12 and under 1.35m this will normally mean that a booster cushion must be used.
This took place in Ferry Meadows and along the river to Alwalton Lock and back to the start via Castor Mill
Shelters were built during Saturday in the hot sunshine and slept in overnight.
Sunday started in mist and heavy dew which soon turned into another hot & sunny day.
The AGM was held outside in the warm sunshine and was followed by a BBQ.
The Group has a new Quartermaster and Anne Watson, the Group Scout Leader, said that she welcomed having a quartermaster, a position that had been vacant for some time.
The achievements of some of the city’s brightest young stars were celebrated at Peterborough Cathedral.
Mingling with successful youngsters from city schools was veteran DofE award winner Anne Watson, who achieved the Gold Award in 1963.
A Grant from “Awards For All”? ( part of the National Lottery Fund ) has helped to pay for a new fence at the 2nd Nene ( St Peters’ ) Scout HQ on the Orton Longuiville School Site.
Group Scout Leader Anne Watson said “We are very pleased with our new fence [...]
Enthusiastic cubs from Peterborough made up part of the 500-strong crowd celebrating the Cub Scouts 90th birthday with a trip to York.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May. The competition included various activities, including High Ropes, Archery, Raft Races, Cyclo Cross.
Fieldhead campsite is situated in Edale Village, in The Peak District National Park see http://www.edale-valley.co.uk/fieldhead.htm .
Accommodation was lightweight tents plus a mess tent.
Activities included hill walking in The Peak District National Park, navigation training, preparation and cooking of meals on lightweight stoves, Saturday evening barbecue and cycling.
Photos can be [...]
Apollo Troop Scout Leader Greg said “For St. George’s Day we had nearly half of the troop attend, they were very smart and a credit to the troop.
After the service, the County Commissioner came over to speak to the Scouts and ask about their activities
Martin Hall, divisional commissioner for Nene Scout districts, [...]
SWAN this year tested the sailing skills of the skippers and crew.
The weather was varied with high winds at all times.
No sailing was possible on the first Saturday.
The sun did come out, after the boats were returned to the boat yards at the end of the week.
Photos of this years [...]
The MIZ (Military Intelligence Zatego) Special Agents where sent on a Mission to find Zatego heros Harry Munsen and Gus Motley.
Their last know whereabouts was the NewZealand Rugby Team Training Camp. Having missed them here the MIZ Special Agents tracked them through numerous countries inluding China, USA, Switzerland – where [...]
Many thanks to Pete Murphy and friends from the Scout & Guide Canoe Club for organising this evening of familiarisation and training in preparation for the canoeing season.
A party of Scouts, Leaders, Parents and a Granddad spent the day at RAF Wittering as guests of Flight Lieutenant Heron visiting and meeting personnel of: 5131 Bomb Disposal Squadron; 20 Squadron Harriers; RAF Regiment; Air Trafic Control.
PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES WERE PRESENTED TO:-
Highest Score ( Adult ) – James (174)
Highest Score ( Junior ) – Callum (130)
Lowest Score ( Adult ) – Denise (58)
Lowest Score ( Junior ) – Hannah (62) & George (62)
Highest [...]
Due to the small number of Scouts involved the Navigation Exercise was changed, at the last minute, to a trip to the Peak District. The weather was fine and sunny and the walk along Froggatt Edge was amazing.
To view photos of the walk click HERE.
To all the Scouts, Leaders and Helpers of Apollo Troop,
Thank you very much for the wonderful presents that you gave me for Christmas, you are very generous and I was most touched.
I have used the penknife already – there is a useful gadget for releasing tyre pressure. The compass and map [...]
Tents, sleeping bags and blankets have been donated by the 2nd Nene Scout Group, parents and friends. These have been collected from the HQ, taken to London and flown out to Pakistan. Thank you to all those who helped.
A donation was recently made by Pegassus pack to Magpas.
Magpas is the emergency medical charity for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Volunteers are dedicated to saving lives and reducing suffering for patients at the scenes of serious incidents.
However, saving lives costs money and Magpas is funded solely by donations from the [...]
The Autumn Camp was organised differently this year. With a young Scout
Troop the emphasis was on navigation training and fun. We arrived Friday
evening and made preparations for an early start on Saturday. Saturday
morning was spent learning about map reading and navigation whilst
exploring the forest around the campsite. After lunch various [...]
The Troop visited the show. Another successful show enjoyed by all. What was your favorite bit?
Many of you will know Geoff Keighley from SWAN.
He was presented with an award by The Princess Royal.
For more info see the following two websites.
HERE and HERE Photos 81 & 82
Thank to all who made this a success.
Apollo Scouts went on a lightweight hike and camp over the weekend.
Ten scouts from the Apollo troop of the 2nd Nene Scout Group walked from Stamford to Maxey part of the way walking along the Torpel Way. On arrival at the site they pitched hike tents to camp overnight.
The Scouts cooked [...]
Group Bowling Evening at RAF Wittering Bowling Alley
The Group Executive booked the alley for the evening and Leaders, Parents, Friends & children joined us in a social evening of bowling.
Prizes were awarded for the highest & lowest scores to both adulds & children.
Judging by the noise a great time was had [...]
We were again blessed with good weather for the Peterborough St. Georges’s Day Parade and a very smart (but small) contingent represented the troop ? thank you to all those who made the effort to attend. Thank you also to those who couldn?t attend but sent apologies.
The date of next [...]
This year’s annual Easter sailing expedition was another great success. The Peterborough contingent of 15 was part of the expedition of 79 that sailed 17 yachts for a week on the Norfolk Broads. Congratulations to: Stephen for a successful week in charge of a 24′ traditional sailing yacht; and also [...]
It’s Gus Motley’s 21st Birthday.
Did you take part in all the incidents on your way to the party?
We met at Yarwell Cross Roads. Three Groups including one group of Explorers walked to Orton Wistow Chip Shop.
The route went past Yarwell Mill, Wandsford Nene Valley Station, Water Newton Mill, Cator Mill and Alwalton.
A first aid training incident ( Matt had hurt his head) was dealt with near Castor [...]
The troop was well represented at this import event thanks to all for making the effort to attend.
Thank you to Matt Belcher and team (Jake & Josh, Sam, Andrew and Tom) for cleaning the War Memorial on the day before. It was very much appreciated by the Church Wardens.
We were entertained by a Circus Performer from Cumbria. Everyone tried various skills including juggling and diabolo ( no I didn’t know what it was either )
Ever seen fire juggling? IN THE DARK? and even more impressive a FLAME filled diabolo 20 feet in the air – thats about 6 metres.
TO [...]
9 Scouts, 2 explorers and 9 Leader/Helpers went on a walking weekend to the Long Mynd.
Saturday was spent walking on various routes up and over the Long Mynd in the low cloud, rain and occassional sunshine.
Saturday evening the Scouts and Explorers prepared 3 main courses and 2 sweets, all under Mike’s [...]
There was a chioce of Kayacks, canadian Canoes or Coricles to choose from for those who didn’t mind getting wet.
For those of us who were more sensible…..
A wonderful Summer camp took place between Sat 29 May & Sat 5 June in a beuitiful setting. Thanks to Pete & Mick.
