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1st Knaphill Scout Group is an active Scout Group in Surrey, with a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop. All sections offer a wide range of activities on a weekly basis together with regular hikes, camps and participation in District events. The Group also organize the annual firework display in Knaphill attracting visitors from all over Woking. The Group is well supported by a dedicated team of voluntary leaders and helpers—but there is always room for more! Demand to join 1st Knaphill Scout Group is high. The Group could open another Scout Troop, Cub Pack and Beaver Colony if leaders come forward. If you are interested in becoming an adult leader or helper please contact us for further information. |
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TRIUMPH IN DISTRICT NIGHT HIKE Report from Team Leader : Thomas Wallington, Scout Our Success At The Night Hike On a cold and windy November night a group of four young Scouts from 1st Knaphill Scout Group set out on a journey. Our task was to complete the Incident Night Hike, a hike that takes place every year in the depths of Birchmere and attracts groups from around the local area. Armed with a compass and a simple map (and a few Jaffa cakes) we set out on our journey. We navigated around a set area to find Incidents to complete, set up by leaders of each scout group. There were all sorts of activities, from cooking to air rifle shooting. It was a cold night and we were wrapped up nice and warm. We successfully battled through the mist and bogs and completed all the challenges to the best of our ability. A few weeks later at our weekly meeting we were surprised by the organizers who came to present us with the trophy. We had come joint top with Pyrford, we had also broken the record for the number of points. We had managed to break the five hundred points mark for the first time in its ten year history! A few Jaffa cake bribes here and there helped! It was my second time doing it and I have loved every minute of it. Everyone involved had a great time and we hope we can retain our title next year! We would like to thank all the adults and volunteers that made it possible. Without them we wouldn’t have the chance to have so much fun again.
FAMILY CAMP 2011
Another great success—even the weather couldn’t dampen our spirits. We had a record 151 camping which for some was their first taste of Scout camp. Families enjoyed a fun, if rather wet afternoon of activities on Saturday afternoon followed by a rousing campfire. On Sunday activities included orienteering on Wisley Common, rounders and a tug of war. Thanks to all those who helped make the weekend such a success.
CHIEF SCOUT GOLD FOR ALEX… Many congratulations to Alex Bance who was recently awarded his Chief Scout Gold Award at a presentation ceremony at the University of Surrey. Alex has worked hard to complete all the sections of the award & has been an exceptionally committed Scout taking part in almost all activities offered. We wish him well as he moves on to Explorers.
GROUP SCOUT LEADER APPEAL We are looking to recruit a Group Scout Leader — this is a managerial role overseeing and co-ordinating the sections in the Group. If you are interested in this role please contact us
KNAPHILL SCOUTS RECEIVE TOP AWARD Ben Daniell and Terry Wellerd, originally Scouts with 1st Knaphill Scout Group received both their Queen’s Scout Award and Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award at a prestigious presentation at the Lakeside Suite, University of Surrey. Read more... |
