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BRAF Abseiling @ Somersby

The scouts had an amazing day joining in the Gosford District’s BRAF Abseiling at Reeves Street, Somersby during September 2019. It was great to see the intrepid troop challenging themselves down a variety of steep cliff faces. Thanks to our leaders Patch and Goliath for joining in too!! .

Hunter and Coastal Region Cuboree..the circus is in town!!

18 Cubs, 2 Cub Leaders and our Group Leader attended the Region Cuboree in Morisset on the weekend of 14-16 September 2018. This was our major event for the year and all the Cubs were looking forward to a fun time. There were 750 Cubs, Leaders, Parent helpers, Scout helpers and Venturer helpers that attendedContinue reading “Hunter and Coastal Region Cuboree..the circus is in town!!”

Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival

Several Scout Troops participated in the Regatta on Sunday, 22 October, which was a fun filled day with perfect weather. Each participating troop constructed their raft before Regatta Day. There was a morning race (10.45-11.00 am) and an afternoon race (1.30-2.00 pm). During the morning race, the Broken Bay raft team, along with all butContinue reading “Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival”

Well done Luke! Queen’s Scouts Award Recipient

Luke and Kotick Queen's Scout Award Plaque

It was truly wonderful to witness Luke’s presentation of Queen’s Scouts Award on Wednesday 2 August at the Ettalong Scout Hall. All sections of the Broken Bay Scout Group (BBSG) were invited to attend the presentation and celebration of Luke’s achievement (followed by a lovely supper) ahead of a further presentation which took place atContinue reading “Well done Luke! Queen’s Scouts Award Recipient”

Off to Mongolia!

After much fund raising and loads of effort on their part – Greta and Joel were part of the NSW /ACT group that flew out of Sydney to join the rest of the Australian Contingent in Beijing. Greta and Joel will be able to explore that Beijing has to offer before moving onto the 31stContinue reading “Off to Mongolia!”

ANZAC Day Woy Woy

Beautiful ANZAC Day Wreath by Joeys As mentioned in my earlier post Broken Bay Scouts were engaged in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day to mark our acknowledgement of those that have served and continue to serve our nation. This year our wonderful Broken Bay Scout Group members again participated in the WoyContinue reading “ANZAC Day Woy Woy”

Camp Fort Scratchley

This year the Broken Bay Scout Group were fortunate to participate in a number of activities to mark ANZAC Day and to remember those that have served and continue to serve Australia both here and overseas. Camp Fort Scratchley, Newcastle Setting out a little earlier three of our Scouts were able to join 49 otherContinue reading “Camp Fort Scratchley”

Tent Assembly Blindfolded!

I must confess I never would have thought of this Scout challenge but I’m assured it’s easier than it sounds. Tent assembly blindfolded and using your feet with just one person directing you! Great to see Grandfather looking very relaxed observing this exercise. He must have plenty of faith in the Scout troop’s abilities. GoContinue reading “Tent Assembly Blindfolded!”

Bonanza of Activities at Cubs

It’s been a bonanza of activities at Cubs! I’ve been a bit remiss in my blog posting of late and in the blink of an eye so much has happened that I’m hard pressed relating them all. So perhaps it’s just best that I relate a few of them…and let the pictures do the talking!Continue reading “Bonanza of Activities at Cubs”

Joeys Out and About

One of the fabulous things about being part of the Broken Bay Scout Group is that no matter what age you are there are just so many activities you can do. As you can see from this picture everyone can share the fun! Joeys have been tremendously busy with their activities which included Joey ScoutContinue reading “Joeys Out and About”