1st Arundel (Earl of Arundel's Own) Scout Group Blog

Welcome to our Blog, we hope you enjoy reading about what we have been upto and if you are not a member already, perhaps you would like to join us as a Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorer or as a Leader or Supporter if you are over 18.

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Cubs at Pets at Home

Half the Cubs visited Pets at Home in Rustington. They were taking part in activities at the store to help gain their Animal Carer Badge.

The other half of the pack had been to the Rustington store in January.

Thanks to Rosie and the Pets at Home Team.

Pets at Home

Saturday, 29 January 2011

Group Taster Day

Today the Group held a taster day at its Green Lane Close HQ. the event was designed to give potential new members a taste of what Scouting is about.

Saturday, 20 November 2010

Street Collection and Car Wash

Members of the Group with parents spent the morning collecting money for the Jamboree Fund. We raised over £300.

At the same time the Scout Troop ran a car wash in the Mill Road Car park. Thanks goes to the Arundel Estate and Southern Water.

Street Collection and Car Wash

Friday, 30 July 2010

1st Arundel Scout Camp 2010 - Day 5

After a hearty breakfast, packing bags, cleaning rooms, a visit to the shop and a good litter sweep, the Scouts left for home at 10.50. After 2 stops on the way the fun week of activities was at an end. The coach arrived back in Arundel at 4.20pm nearly an hour late due to traffic delays in Chichester.

Scout Camp 2010 - Day 5

Thursday, 29 July 2010

1st Arundel Scout Camp 2010 - Day 4

The Scouts went hillwalking up a 400m hill known as Allt yr Esgair. The weather was good for us so we we able to enjoy the fantastic view of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

In the afternoon the Scouts went Dragon boating on Lake Llangorse and undertook some Bushcraft. In the evening they had a campfire and continued with the fitness challenge.

Scout Camp 2010 - Day 4

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

1st Arundel Scout Camp 2010 - Day 3

Rise and shine was at 7am. The Scouts "enjoyed" a PT session run by Steve. After breakfast the Scouts went on to the water with rafts that they constructed themselves and got very wet with a number of games. In the afternoon they took part in Orienteering, Climbing and Abseiling. After dinner the Scouts were treated to a variety of activites designed by hayley and Kate to work towards the Fitness Challenge Badge.
Scout Camp 2010 - Day 3

Tuesday, 27 July 2010

1st Arundel Scout Camp 2010 - Day 2

On the second day at camp, we did water sports and our fitness challenge. Included in the water sports was kayaking and canoeing, and tomorrow we are doing raft building and sailing of those rafts, FUN!!! Instructors are extremely talented and informative, they are also extreme southampton fans!!! Most Scouts behaved superbly. We did many games in our kayaks and rafts, such as water football, last man standing and lots more.

Scout Camp 2010 - Day 2

Monday, 26 July 2010

1st Arundel Scout Camp 2010 - Day 1

Scouts struggle with the long journey up to wales, but enjoy the activites in the afternoon, plus the evening activites.

Scout Camp 2010 - Day 1

Scouts arrive in Wales!

After about four hours on the road the Scout Troop has arrived safely at the activity centre in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales.

Sunday, 25 July 2010

Mayor's Sunday 2010

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts attended the Mayor's Sunday parade and sevice in Arundel today. Members of the Group came together to wish Wendy Eve a successful year as mayor of Arundel.

Mayor's Sunday 2010

1 Day to go

Scouts are off to camp in the Brecon Beacons tomorrow!

Sunday, 18 July 2010

Group Fun Day and AGM

Today we ran a fun day for all members of the group in the Arundel Park at Offham. The event had activities such as grass sledging, navigation tent pitching, string trail and a campfire. The groups AGM was also held in front of very many parents and supporters.

Our new president Henry, The Earl fo Arundel was invested during the afternoon.

Group Fun Day and AGM

Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Cubs at Littlehampton Lifeboat Station

The Cubs had a tour of the RNLI lifeboat station and littlehampton.

Cubs at Littlehampton Lifeboat Station

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

Cubs Grass Sledging

Beavers and Cubs went Grass Sledging at Offham. On the Friday this week the Scouts also went sldeging. They were joined by our new Group President, Henry, the Earl of Arundel, who even had a go.

Cubs Grass Sledging

Thursday, 10 June 2010

Jamboree Scouts at District AGM

1st Arundel Leaders and Executive attended the district AGM at Arundel Castle toady. The 3 Scouts attending the World Jamboree from Arundel & Littlehampton District had a display at the event.

Jamboree Scouts at District AGM