Shropshire County Scouts Home Page
Updated 18th April 2012
Welcome to the Shropshire Scouting Website.
A new look very colourful and informative County Newsletter has recently been published keeping you informed of unique opportunities, events and news from Shropshire Scouts. Take a peek and see what you are all up to. To view them, click the links below:
NOTE: The Abseil at St Peter's Church, Edgmond, on Saturday 21st April has had to be cancelled following the withdrawal of participation by the Hockey Club.
County Commissioners April Letter now available to
download.
The County Activity Weekend 2012 takes place on Saturday May 12 & Sunday May 13 at the Shrewsbury Showground. Camping
is available for two nights - Friday 11 May and Saturday 12 May.
Activities include kayaking, air rifle shooting, archery, climbing, abseiling, backwoods cooking, crafts, crate stacking, juggling and
orienteering. In addition, an RAF helicopter will be present at some time over the wekeend, and there will be displays by the Army, the
Fire Service, and others. As a registered participant you will also have free admission to the Antiques Fair taking place elsewhere on
the Showground.
The theme for the weekend is the centenary of Captain Scott's expedition to the Antarctic. Sledge pulling will be offered - see how you fare
trying to move a 600lb sledge! On Saturday evening, there will be a fancy dress competition, with prizes for the best 3 outfits on the
Antarctic theme.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are all welcome, whether they come as a group with their leaders, or with family and friends.
At 5.30 pm on Saturday 12 May the newly created Andy Miles Centre for kayaking and canoeing will be formally opened by John Abram,
High Sheriff of Shropshire, and all attending the Activity Weekend are invited to attend the opening ceremony.
Camping costs £20 per head for the weekend including all activities, and Saturday night entertainment plus a free burger. The fancy dress
competition on Saturday evening is themed The Antarctic, with prizes for the best three outfits.
Day rates are £6 per head including all activities.
You can view or download the full details and booking form by clicking on the link below.
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Download forms for making bookings -
And this may also be useful -
County Commissioner & County President meet at the Shropshire Severn & Teme Fun Day at Stanley Hall, Bridgnorth Saturday 24th September
Donnington Scouts Complete Community Challenge Scouts from 2nd Donnington Scout Group in Tern Valley District have been working towards their Community challenge badge along with the local police force.
Having expressed an interest in completing this challenge badge they got in touch with PC Scott and her team from the local police station and have been awarded the Community Challenge Badge Friday 1st July 2011.Click Here for more details.
1st Shropshire Borders - Our latest new Scout Group met officially for the 1st time in Nesscliffe in June 2011. We wish them every success.