65 beavers, cubs, scouts, leaders and parents joined us for this year’s Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT) Hike, starting and ending in Burpham.
With an option of two routes, most of the group embarked on a 8.3 mile hike from Burpham north to the South Downs Walk, climbing up to the triangulation point at 193 metres and back. Those with shorter legs walked 5 ish miles, looking out for geocaches along the way.
With the weather on our side, we all had a fantastic time.
Congratulations to Hayden who has achieved his Chief Scout’s Gold Award.
Hayden is the first Scout to achieve the award from Ghost Troop. The award was presented by his leaders Jonathan and Paul, during a joint Orienteering evening between Ghost Troop and Walberton Cub Pack at Slindon Woods.
Over 100 members of the Group joined together with approximately 700 other Scouts for across Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District for this years St George’s Day service and parade in Arundel.
As ‘Duty’ Group, 1st Barnham led the parade with Scouts and Cubs forming the main colour party, followed by our fantastic St George and his tamed dragon. Once inside Arundel Cathedral our focus turned to coordinating the service and our ‘100 years of Cub Scouts’ performance.
The day was a fantastic success, a massive thank you to everybody who helped – whether it was making cakes, serving refreshments, marshalling, moving chairs, transporting equipment, making props, carrying props or reading in the service.
We’ve received lots of great feedback from other groups and the invited guests. So well done to you all!
Walberton Cub Pack explored local history, got hands on with some of the collection and met local artist (aka Bagheera) at our visit to Littlehampton Museum last night.
Our thanks to Lucy and Jonathan for opening the museum after hours for us. We were surprised that so many Cubs (and parents) hadn’t visited the museum before. Its a local gem, with lots to engage the children, so go visit (it’s free!). Helen and Clare’s Celebrating Sussex exhibition is on display in the Hearne Gallery until the 6th May.
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18 Cubs from Barnham and Walberton Packs, joined up with Cubs from across Arundel & Littlehampton District on Saturday 19th March for an Easter Activity Day at Furzefield Campsite, Angmering.
The ‘egg-cited’ Cubs worked in teams to complete eleven challenges, including making origami bunnies, an egg run obstacle course, egg decorating, quizzes and puzzles. The day concluded with an egg hunt wide game and chocolate prizes for all participants.
Our thanks to Julia and team for organising the ‘eggstraordinary’ day
View our photo gallery of the day below.
Both Cub Packs got into the groove last night for a special Dance evening.
Our thanks to dance teacher, Emma for leading the 38 Cubs through a range of routines and teaching us all (even the leaders) a few new moves.
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On Wednesday 3rd February Walberton Cub Pack took part in the national #YouShape week activities, contributing their ideas and want they want to get out of Scouting.
It started with a snowball shower of badge ideas
With the Cubs then deciding in their sixes which badges they would most like to complete. The top activity badges being; Scientist, Animal Carer, Cyclist, and Personal Safety.
Following a game, the Cubs were then asked to think of an activity they would like to do during a usual Cub session.
In sixes, the Cubs then rated these ideas with the most popular at the top. These were Ice Skating or Paintballing, Spotlight, Go to the Air Museum, Rounders.
That’s next term’s programme planning sorted then!
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1st Barnham hosted this year’s District Carol Service at St Philip Howard School, Barnham. The main school hall was packed out with approximately 300 members and parents from across the District.
‘The Light is Coming’ service was led by Father Martin Powell of St Mary’s Barnham and included traditional readings, prayers, hymns and some more creative festive contributions from our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. The District band played a selection of tunes before and after the service helping us all get into the Christmas spirit.
Merry Christmas to you all.