General Information – Broken Bay Scout Group

BRAF Abseiling @ Somersby

The scouts had an amazing day joining in the Gosford District’s BRAF Abseiling at Reeves Street, Somersby. 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. This was our major event for 2018 and all the Cubs were looking forward to a fun time. There were 750 Cubs, Leaders, Parent helpers, Scout helpers and Venturer helpers that attended from theContinue reading “Hunter and Coastal Region Cuboree..the circus is in town!!”

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”

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”

Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta

We’re sure Greta’s heard this many, many times – but a big B-R-A-V-O-O-O to her just the same! Greta was presented with her Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) Certificate in early April by Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP. Greta was just one of 39 NSW recipients and she was awarded her medallion at the BrokenContinue reading “Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) for Greta”

A Giant Milestone for Goliath

Have you encountered “Goliath”? If you look around the leaders of the Broken Bay Scout Group and searched for one of the taller individuals with a big cheeky smile then you’ve found him. Yes, he’s pictured on the right in the above image with “Kotick”. Goliath in March clocked up 10 years’ service and aContinue reading “A Giant Milestone for Goliath”