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my Dad’s a Caver!
Parents don’t realise it but they have many transferrable skills and experiences. We decided to tap into some of them at a recent Explorer meeting. With the help of a parent who was a caver we took the Explorers back to ‘old school’ caving on the Mendip Hills. We tried the clothes and kit in…
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Young Leader Belts at Yateley
James Phillip-Stafford, our Top-Awards Team Lead Volunteer, recently presented the Young Leader Belt to two members of the Blue Bandits Explorer Unit. Explorer Scout Young Leaders (ESYLs) are Explorers who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. They’re a valuable asset to any leadership team and play…
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Pinewood Raceway
Hook Explorers travelled to Wokingham on their regular meeting night to try out slot car racing at the Pinewood Raceway. There was fierce competition for the title of ‘Champion Racer’ and at the end we were awarded our race ribbons. The track was built in Latvia by Janis Nabokins, builder of World Championship tracks. It…