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Did you know that Hurst is home to a thriving scouting group,
providing fun and adventure for youngsters from as young as 6 up to the ripe old age of 20?
The starting point is Beavers (age 6-8), ably led by Barbara Loring. Beavers
meet every Tuesday from 5.15 to 6.00p.m. with the aim of making new friends,
playing games and enjoying lots of craft activities.
Beavers become Cubs (age 8 - 10), who meet on Wednesdays from 6.45 to
8.15p.m. Organised and supported by pack leaders Russel Payne and Andrew
Loring, Cubs enjoy working towards their various skills badges, football
activities, camps and many inter pack activities.
Following on from Cubs, there is a large Air Scout troop (age 10-15) lead by
Malcolm Graves and John Bird. They meet on Mondays from 7.00 to 9.00p.m. to
enjoy learning about camping and hiking. There is a special bias towards air
activities; for example flying with the RAF a couple of times a year.
1st Hurst is one of only two troops in Berkshire to qualify for such a thrilling
activity, all with fully qualified RAF personnel of course!
From age 15 a now mixed group are able to progress into the Venture Scouts,
meeting on Wednesdays between 8.15 and 10.15p.m. Mark Loring heads this
group with much enthusiasm and this year they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
Ventures organise their own programme of fun, adventures and social activities,
including canoeing, climbing, bowling and quizzes. This year they had a great
summer camp at Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire before many of the members
headed off for university. This has depleted numbers somewhat, so any budding
Ventures out there, Give Mark a call or, come and have a look on a Wednesday
evening.
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All sessions take place at the Scout HQ situated beside the village halls. An
enormous amount of time and effort is put in by the various fully trained group
leaders to ensure the youngsters have fun in a safe environment. In these days it
would be easy to overlook the simple pleasures of scouting. Summer camps are
always hugely popular. Just two of last year’s attractions were raft building and
hot air ballooning.
So if you have a child who may be interested in joining 1st Hurst Air Scouts
call the relevant number listed below.
As always, we are desperately looking for adults to help our warranted
leaders, especially with the Beavers. There must be someone who would enjoy
the rewards of helping to organise this successful group of lads. It would not
have to be a regular commitment, although of course that would be fantastic. If
you would like more details please call Barbara on the number below.
| Beavers: | Barbara Loring | 934 xxxx |
| Cubs: | Russel Payne | 954 1933 |
| Scouts: | Malcolm Graves | 934 xxxx |
| | John Bird | 969 xxxx |
| Ventures: | Mark Loring | 934 xxxx |
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