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Written by Martin
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 21:35 |
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Twenty-five bin bags of rubbish, along with a rusty bike, a car numberplate and a road sign were cleared up by the 6th scouts during a community clear up on the 4th of June. The scouts set to work with gloves and litterpickers and have made a big improvement to the paths and grass of Gourock's Darroch Park. Thanks to staff at Inverclyde Council for the loan of equipment.
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Written by 1st Gourock
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Monday, 24 May 2010 22:16 |
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“Years from now down a memory lane,
We shall walk and live again...”
Thus went some of the lines from the official song of the 1957 Jubilee Jamboree. This great celebration was held from 1 - 12 August in a large park at Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham, in England. It marked 50 years since the start of the scout movement and 100 years from the birth of the Founder, Baden-Powell. Two scouts represented the 1st Gourock (CDO) - Peter Fleming (“Bean”) and I.
Read More of Alan Mollet's article.
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Written by 1st Gourock
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Friday, 07 May 2010 09:17 |
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From District Scout Notes:
Five young men from Greenock District attended the annual Queen Scout parade at Windsor Castle last weekend. Mark Sinnamon, Christopher McDermott, Brendan Mearns (all 32nd Group), Jonathan Webb (80th Group) and Martin Jones(6th Group) , all travelled to London with family and friends to attend this state occasion and be presented to HRH the Prince of Wales and Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
Our lads joined 400 plus other Queen Scouts from throughout the UK. The sun started to shine brightly as the Queen’s Scouts were reviewed by HRH The Prince of Wales and Bear Grylls. Jonathan Webb was the star of the show, carrying the national scout flag, in front of a crowd of several thousand onlookers.
Local leader Ian Canning (73rd Group) was also in attendance in recognition of receiving the Silver Wolf.
Chief Scout Bear Grylls said: "All these young people have lived the adventure of a lifetime to achieve their Queen’s Scout Awards, and I admire that spirit so much. They are huge inspirations to the other 500,000 Scouts in the UK and I am so pleased that both Scouting and The Prince of Wales have honoured them today. They are amazing."
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Scouts Hike to Bishop's Seat, Dunoon |
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Written by Martin
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Monday, 22 March 2010 20:56 |
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Four hardy scouts, three leaders and one dog met at CalMac at a very early time (for a Sunday!) to hike up Bishop's Seat. Once tickets had been bought and Jinny had negotiated the ferry's ramp the group were on their way - right into the rain.
However, the rain cleared up soon after, just leaving the challenges of the 'path' through the trees and plenty of leftover snow.
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Sponsored Walk Photos now online |
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Written by 1st Gourock
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Monday, 24 May 2010 21:59 |
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The Sponsored Walk photos are now online. |
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West Highland Way 4 - 9 April 2010 |
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Written by GSL
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Tuesday, 13 April 2010 21:58 |
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Another successful 97 mile trek in what can at best be described as challenging conditions! Relentless rain on the first 3 days - Milngavie to Tyndrum did not dampen the spirits of the 13 Scouts, Explorers, Network members and leaders from the 6th and 33rd. The pain will soon disappear but the memories will live on.
Many thanks to the travelling support team and Alan and Jordan from the 85th who helped in the terrain 1 sections. Photos are now appearing in the gallery.
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RNLI visit Gourock Beavers |
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Written by 1st Gourock
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 23:51 |
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Last week the Beaver Colony received a visit from Ian Quinn, a member of RNLI crew based at Largs.
Ian explained to the Beavers all about the workings and importance of Lifeboats. At the end of his talk, Ian was presented with a cheque from the colony in support of RNLI. |
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