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In June, 14 members of our Scout troop spent a weekend hiking in the New Forest to (attempt to) gain their Expedition Challenge. The weekend was organised by Wild Wolf ESU in association with a number of Scout troops in our district.
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Over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, more than 80 members of 8th Holborn joined the rest of North London Scout District for our District Camp which takes place in alternate years. The camp was held at Tolmers in Hertfordshire and included hiking, canoeing, a silent disco, pioneering and much more besides.
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For this year’s Cycle Camp, eight members of the troop cycled from Coram’s Fields to the North Downs, camping at Roverdene at Chaldon, then returning to London. The outward route was via Greenwich and the Waterlink Way, and the return route was via the Wandle Trail.
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8th Holborn once again organised a paddle sports camp on the Thames at Longridge for members of North London Scout District. Nine of our own Scouts joined 51 Scouts from eight other troops for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and bellboating.
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The Scout Troop started the year with 23 members taking part in Wintercamp at Gilwell Park over the second weekend in January.
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On Remembrance Sunday we once again joined the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers at their memorial in Holborn. This year we remember especially the 10 young men associated with Scouting in Holborn who are named on the Scout Association’s World War I roll of honour:
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8th Holborn entered a record-breaking six teams into the largest ever Chiltern 20 Challenge hike on Saturday 13 October. 25 bleary-eyed Scouts and five leaders met at Baker Street Station at 5.45am to make the journey to Great Missenden to join the competition which is run by Greater London North Scouts and this year attracted…
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Our Scout troop enjoyed a weekend by the Thames at Longridge, Marlow, this October. We went canoeing, climbing and took part in laser tag, as well as building a fire and making dinner.
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Our Cubs returned to Fairmead in Epping Forest at the end of September for their annual camp. The cubs have been making bivouacs in Epping Forest. pic.twitter.com/GFaVyI5InD — 8th Holborn Scout Group (@8thHolborn) September 30, 2018 This six are trying to convince us they can all fit inside theirs! #cozy pic.twitter.com/ooYISZfLPG — 8th Holborn Scout…
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10 of our Scouts took part in the North London Scout District sailing day at ESSA in the Lee Valley at the end of September. Two of our Scouts – Jonathan and Yuri – were the overall winners. Well done!
