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Ever one for a challenge, 8th Holborn ESU (along with a few refugees from other nearby Units) are making history by being the first English Contingent at the world-famous Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette for 40 years. We’re sending two Patrols, each of 6 Explorers, to spend 10 days in the Highlands of Scotland, living, working…
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Over 80 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, Parents, Hangers-on etc. spent the Bank Holiday weekend at Paccar Campsite, Buckinghamshire. Scouts of all ages enjoyed a wide range of activities, including the high-ropes course, the rabbit-run, incident hike, archery and pioneering (not to mention a cub water-sports day on the Thames). We were also treated to…
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In the first two weeks of November, Scouts and Explorers from 8th Holborn spent two Saturdays collecting money for the Poppy Appeal in the local area. Together they raised a massive £1,105.06 for the appeal and were also able to help a large number of tourists find their way. Well done to all who took…
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On Saturday five Explorers from 8th Holborn took part in the national Tree O’Clock event at Hainault Forest. Together they planted over 1200 trees in just one hour! Check out the video courtesy of Essex Scouts: Update: Picture just in:
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The second week of the summer holiday, we went to the River Severn. For those scouts that had already been to Scotland (where they had been practically pampered senseless), this was finally the proper summer camp. We slept in tents, got wet, cooked decent food until it was only a black stain on the frying…
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In the first week of the summer holiday the scout troop went to Scotland. We woke up at around 3am to get to the train station for ten to five! Personally, I believe it is not natural to wake up at such a painful hour. After five hours on the train, surrounded by very excitable…
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This camp was the group camp of the year and all the sections were in attendance. Young and very old, big and way too small, they all came. We were camping near a lake and were surrounded by a beautiful green forest, yet some people (not naming any names – me) decided to walk around…
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As preparation for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Expedition, seven intrepid Explorers headed to the Open Canoe Association rally at Mepal, Ely to brush up on their technique. On Saturday, they braved the thick weed on the Little Ouse as they journeyed from Thetford to Brandon. On Sunday, the group headed to Cambridge for…
