We are delighted to be able to hold our first centralised Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Bronze Award Qualifying Expedition. To satisfy DofE requirements, there must be teams of between 4 and 7 people for this to run. This will be a hiking expedition, but we hope to offer different modes of transport in the future....
We will be taking a group of Scouts on a very exciting and adventurous trip to wood mine in Alderley Edge where the Scouts will get to try some high level traverses, ladder scaling as well as the option of some challenging crawls and squeezes. N.B. If you don’t feel comfortable doing the squeezes there...
The Target Sports ASU are running an “Open Shoot” which any Cub, Scout, Explorer or Young Leader can participate in. The idea behind the sessions are to give young people in the district the opportunity to have a taster of the activity. If interested they can attend the shoot regularly and train for the upcoming...
Minibus Driver Training Course MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses....
The Target Sports ASU are running an “Open Shoot” which any Cub, Scout, Explorer or Young Leader can participate in. The idea behind the sessions are to give young people in the district the opportunity to have a taster of the activity. If interested they can attend the shoot regularly and train for the upcoming...
Prepare for take-off! We will be running Module A of the Young Leaders Scheme at 3rd Frodsham Scout Hut on Saturday 29th April from 09:30 – 12:00. You are being invited as according to our records, you are an Explorer Scout Young Leader and are yet to complete this mandatory part of the Young Leader...
The Wheatsheaf postal league, run by Mersey Weaver Target Sports Team, is open to all Cubs, Scouts, Explorers in Cheshire. It is currently only for the Sporter Air Rifle discipline at 6 yards and runs February to June 2024. Age categories: Junior : under 10 (as of 1st March 2024) Intermediate: 10 -14 (as of...
We are running a residential Artificial Climbing Permit Course from our Clogwyn Activity Centre in Bangor, North Wales. The course will cover what you need to know to eventually gain either an Artificial Leadership or Artificial Supervisory Top Rope Climbing Permit so you can take young people climbing. Assessments are also possible on the weekend...
The Target Sports ASU are running an “Open Shoot” which any Cub, Scout, Explorer or Young Leader can participate in. The idea behind the sessions are to give young people in the district the opportunity to have a taster of the activity. If interested they can attend the shoot regularly and train for the upcoming...
The Target Sports Team are running an Inter-Group Shooting Competition which any Cub, Scout, Explorer or Young Leader can enter. Entry will be on a first-come basis with a limit of 54 participants across all age divisions and a Cub division maximum of 18 participants. Participation by those in the Scout Section will count towards...
This is the first of three, ‘two day hikes’ open to all Scouts & Explorers in the District participating in the Cheshire Hike. Participants should ideally walk in the teams of 2- 5 people they intend to enter to the hike but if you don’t yet have a team, the events are a great way...
Are your Squirrels and Beavers ready to get creative, sticky and messy? Be prepared for the first Mersey Weaver Squirrel and Beaver Craft Competition! The idea is that all teams are given a theme or challenge, problem to solve. The young people either have to design or invent something that meets the brief or solves...
The Target Sports ASU are running an “Open Shoot” which any Cub, Scout, Explorer or Young Leader can participate in. The idea behind the sessions are to give young people in the district the opportunity to have a taster of the activity. If interested they can attend the shoot regularly and train for the upcoming...
Are your Cubs ready to get creative, sticky and messy? Be prepared for the Annual Craft Competition! The idea is that all teams are given a theme or challenge, problem to solve. The young people either have to design or invent something that meets the brief or solves the problem using the materials they are...
We are delighted to be able to hold our first Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Silver Expedition Package. The package consists of: evening planning and training sessions a day hike (optional if participant has completed their Bronze DofE Expedition or Cheshire Hike) a practice expedition over 2 nights and 2 days a qualifying expedition over 2...
We are delighted to be able to hold our first Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Silver / Chief Scout Diamond Award Expedition Package. The package consists of: Five evening planning and training sessions A day hike (optional if participant has completed their Bronze DofE Expedition or Cheshire Hike) A practice expedition over 2 nights and 2...
This will be the second of three, ‘two day hikes’ open to all Scouts & Explorers in the District participating in the Cheshire Hike. Its a great opportunity to practice for Cheshire Hike and Participation can contribute to a number of badges. Teams are expected to carry their full kit including Tents and Sleeping bags so participants...
We are delighted to be able to hold our first Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Silver Expedition Package. The package consists of: evening planning and training sessions a day hike (optional if participant has completed their Bronze DofE Expedition or Cheshire Hike) a practice expedition over 2 nights and 2 days a qualifying expedition over 2...
We are delighted to be able to hold our first Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Silver / Chief Scout Diamond Award Expedition Package. The package consists of: Five evening planning and training sessions A day hike (optional if participant has completed their Bronze DofE Expedition or Cheshire Hike) A practice expedition over 2 nights and 2...
Make a SPLASH in this year’s Cub Swimming Gala! Do you fancy being part of a swimming team competing against other Cubs in this year’s Cub Swimming Gala? Then please ask your Cub Scout Leader if you may join the team! Leaders please enter your team here for the 2024 Cub Swimming Gala being held...
