Jan/Feb 2014 Creative Weekend, 6th Fleet Scout
By Arthur Dixon
On Friday 22nd November a large group of 6th Fleet Scouts along with leaders set off from Fleet in a convoy of vehicles heading for Longwick Scout Hut, looking forward to an activity filled weekend in Buckinghamshire. We arrived on Friday evening and headed straight for the cinema where we watched the newly released film, Thor 2 (The Dark World). Everyone agreed it was a good choice! Filled up with popcorn and sweets we returned to the scout hut, settling down in our sleeping bags for a noisy night. Saturday morning saw us up bright and early anticipating a fun day ahead. On the programme were several interesting options, including Model Painting (Warhammer and Airfix) led by Explorer Jack Tyler, Computer Animation led by Explorer James Vaughan and Scout Harvey Shead-Jones, Computer Programming led by our leader David Tyler, Lego Mind Storm building and programming led by Explorer James Dixon and Scout Tom Tyler and for those of us who were feeling hungry, Toffee and Fudge making! It was difficult to choose where to start! A busy morning was rounded off with a brisk hike to build up an appetite, then back to the activities for the afternoon. We rounded off the evening with a fish and chip supper watching the 50 th Anniversary episode of Dr Who (we couldn’t miss that!) followed by Star Trek; Into Darkness. Next morning, after a delicious breakfast, we packed up and finished off our activities. The fantastic weekend finished off with a fun visit to the Coral Reef swimming pool. We arrived back in Fleet tired and wet, but happy! Thank you leaders for a great weekend.
The Newsletter of Odiham Scout District, page 8 Got an idea for an article? Email Catherine Read at: hbeditor@odihamscouts.org.uk