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Cullercoats Lifeboat
Both scout troops had an informative trip to Cullercoats lifeboat. We were shown around the lifeboat station and learnt about water safety.
Gang Show
Ten cubs and scouts from Central Gosforth took part in the Newcastle Gangshow. As always the hard work paid off and it was an excellent performance.
Marshmallow Toasting at Montagu
Newburn Climbing Wall – Montagu Scouts
Morse Code Night at Montagu
Montagu scouts had fun building morse code oscillators and sending messages to each other. Not a smartphone in sight!
Basketball
Beavers, cubs, scouts, parents and leaders had at trip to watch the Newcastle Eagles play the Manchester Giants in their new stadium. The result did not go as hoped (Eagles 71 – 89 Giants) but everyone had a good time.
Scout Expedition Challenge – Kielder
Eleven older scouts gained their expedition challenge badge by walking 20 miles from Kielder Dam to the Scottish boarder, with a stopover at Hawkhirst Scout Camp. Each group planned what to eat, carried their own food and clothes, and navigated without a leader.
Remembrance Day
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all took part in the Gosforth Remembrance Sunday parade and wreath laying service.