The war memorial in Whickham after the Remembrance Day Parade.

The church our group attends, St. Mary's of Whickham.

1st Whickham go back soon...

We hope you've all had a fantastic summer and, very soon, we will be back at cubs, scouts and beavers!

Beavers and Gibside Cubs start at their usual times on Monday the 8th September.

Chase Cubs and the Scouts start again on Friday 5th September.

We look forward to seeing you all again and hearing about the great summer you've had!

Standard Kit List

If you're going on a camp or a even a few nights in a youth hostel you're going to need some kit and this is what we think you'll need most of the time. Make sure you have enough stuff to change each day and a few spares in case you get wet or dirty. If an event needs different kit your section leader will let you know and if you're unsure, just ask!

Uniform
Group Scarf
Section Jumper or Shirt
Smart trousers normally aren't needed at camp but it depends on the programme.

Rucksack or Holdall (no suitcases)
Old trousers or joggers
Old shirts or T shirts
Jumpers
Shorts
Wet activity clothes
Swimwear
Waterproof coat (essential) and waterproof over trousers (if available)
Trainers
Walking boots (or other stout shoes/trainers which can get wet)
Hat or cap & Gloves
Underclothes
Socks
Nightwear
Sleeping bag
Roll mat
Torch and spare batteries
Day sack and drinks bottle
Wash kit and towel (soap, flannel, toothbrush, tooth paste, shampoo)
Small first aid kit (if available)
Sun cream and insect repellent
Plastic bags for wet and dirty clothes

Please make sure everything is marked with your name.

CAKE Preferably home made!!,

Do Not Bring:
Mobile phones
Aerosol sprays
Jeans

Wellies

Chase Cubs Backwoods Cooking night - Friday 27th June

Friday night saw the Chase Cub pack practicing their backwoods cooking skills in the garden behind Heron House.  

Burning marshmallows over an open fire

Cooking twists on the BBQ - both cheese and chocolate chip varieties!

Hand rolling the twists

Before it is wrapped around a stick

District Scout Camp is on the 11th to 13th July

If you're going to district camp then we expect the cost will be £35 and permission too camp forms need to be in as soon as possible. We hope to see you there!

Gibside Cubs make chocolate and bananas on the BBQ - fire lighting too!

Monday the 9th of June (Bladyon Races Day!) saw Gibside Cub pack making chocolate bananas on the BBQ as the ground was too wet to light a proper fire. 

The preparation

The cooking

The fire we lit just to say we'd had a proper fire too!