We finished our series on the various activity badges. Some will be presented shortly, but the cyclists need to go on a bike ride (when the better weather comes) and the musicians need to give a short concert to the Troop.

In a hectic evening, Patrols managed to cook and serve three Caribbean dishes. Many thanks to Emma, who came along to share her expertise for the evening.

A third session on the Scouts’ chosen activity badges – just one more to complete them.

The Troop went swimming to a (fairly) local pool. Should help with the Fitness Challenge this term!

Sort of a Scouting Apprentice, all in one evening. Patrols competed to earn the most Monopoly money by hiring equipment to complete various vaguely Scouting-related tasks (set a map, tie some knots, make a long wheelbarrow with your whole Patrol and walk five yards). The results have been added into the Patrol points competition (see the Scout Troop page).

The Patrol Leaders met with some of the adult Leaders to plan the Scout Troop’s programme for the term.

We finished the term with our usual Christmas party – silly games, food and the playlets we had prepared – what more could a Scout want?