8th Basingstoke Scout Group http://www.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/ News about 8th Basingstoke Scout Group Copyright 8th Basingstoke Scout Group 2005 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 6:16:32 GMT webmaster@8thbasingstoke.org.uk Scouting welcomes royal volunteer HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Scouting’s newest volunteer and will help at her local cub packs and beaver colonies, Clarence House has announced.

The Duchess, who joins 66,000 girls and 40,000 female leaders in Scouting, will help out at groups close to where she lives. Her Royal Highness also hopes to help with activities in other parts of the United Kingdom as opportunity arises.

The announcement comes as a great endorsement of Scouting’s commitment to allow adults to volunteer their time on a flexible basis. The Duchess will help run a variety of activities relevant to her skills and interests. This could include running games, teaching first aid or cooking on campfires.

]]> http://www.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/news/show.php?id=99 Thu, 5 Jan 2012 0:15:00 GMT Photos from Summer Camp Photos from the Scout's week long Summer Camp at Lyon's Copse are available on the website.

Advance notice for next year: Summer Camp will be 18-25 August 2012.

]]> http://photos.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/2011/Scouts-Summer-Camp/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:20:00 GMT Active Kids is Back Sainsbury's Active Kids is back. You can collect Active Kids vouchers when shopping at Sainsbury's and Sainsbury's Petrol Stations from 9 February to 31 May 2011.

Please give your vouchers to any leader and we can exchange them for sports, outdoor and cooking equipment for the group.  In 2010 the group benefited from a range of cooking equipment, a new first aid kit, storage boxes and tea towels courtesy of Active Kids.

]]> http://www.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/news/show.php?id=97 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:05:00 GMT BAG PACKING CANCELLED Todays (18/12/10) planned fundraising at ASDA has been cancelled due to the heavy snow overnight

]]> http://www.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/news/show.php?id=96 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 9:54:00 GMT Water Activities Weekend at Longridge Bell Boating, Kayaking and Climbing were the highlights of this weekend at Longridge in Buckinghamshire.  The Scouts mostly managed to stay out of the water although some couldn't resist the urge to fall in.

]]> http://www.8thbasingstoke.org.uk/news/show.php?id=95 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:13:00 GMT Livin’ It Large With Lions! – Hampshire Scouts Visit Longleat Over 4,600 Beavers and Cubs from Hampshire gathered at Longleat for day of fun and adventure. One of the biggest ever Cub “Grand Howl” and Beaver “Tail Slap” Scouting ceremonies held on the lawn of Longleat house

]]> http://www.scouts-hants.org.uk/Portal/index.php?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=7&pid=597 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:31:00 GMT