Fri 25th (6:00pm) to Sun 27th Apr (5:00pm) High House 2025 Expedition Cha
Where: High House, Seathwaite
This is a joint weekend with the Explorer Unit where we will be staying at High House Bunkhouse in Seathwaite, Borrowdale. High House is situated at the head of the popular valley of Borrowdale in the English Lake District. It is a converted stone built 16/17C farmhouse in its own grounds, with car access and parking. It offers a high standard of bunkhouse self catering accommodation for groups, and is considered to be one of the best in the Lakes. There are 2 bunk rooms and a separate leaders room.
The attendance is being split evenly between Scouts and Explorers, with the invite initially only being to the older Scouts due to the intended programme.
The Scouts will be doing their Expedition and cooking their Saturday dinner as part of the Expedition Challenge, the other parts will be done on troop nights and include planning their route, planning their meal, and afterwards making a report to the rest of the Troop. They will do around 6 miles on the Saturday a...
Cost: £60.00  |
Mon 28th Apr (6:15pm - 8:00pm) Egger Factory Visit
Where: Egger (UK) Limited, Anick Grange Road, Hexham
Egger have agreed to give a tour for up to 17 Scouts around their manufacturing facility in Hexham. The tour is about 1½ hours long but only a short 1½ miles of walking with few stairs.
The Scouts attending will need to wear appropriate footwear (trainers or shoes - no Crocs, heels or open toes). A safety briefing will be provided by Egger before going out onsite on a led tour and talk. All required safety equipment will be provided by Egger.
To prevent congestion at Egger we will take the minibus and a couple of cars from the Lookwide Centre. Please be at Lookwide at the time shown or we will leave without you.
We will drop back at the Lookwide Centre at the end time shown.
All Scouts should attend in their uniform shirts and neckers.
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Mon 28th Apr (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Camper Badge
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Mon 5th May (7:25pm - 9:00pm) No Meeting - Bank Holiday
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Mon 12th May (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Camper Badge, High House Repor
Scouts who attended Expedition Challenge to prepare their Report |
Mon 19th May (7:25pm - 9:00pm) High House Presentation & B2B
Scouts who attended Expedition Challenge to Present their report |
Mon 26th May (7:25pm - 9:00pm) ½ Term Holiday - No Meeting
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Mon 2nd Jun (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Gateway planning and camp gadg
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Mon 9th Jun (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Tent pitching
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Fri 13th (6:00pm) to Sun 15th Jun (2:00pm) Group Camp 2025
Where: Dilston Scout Camp
This is a Group Camp at Dilston Scout Camp. The weekend is fully catered for by the Hexham team with cooked breakfasts, a cooked evening meal and a lunch which usually comprises sandwiches, salad, fruit, crisps, snack. Their first meal will be a substantial snack on the Friday night.
The Sections will be following a badge programme for the weekend with a theme to be determined.
Drop off and pickup will be at from the top car park at the times shown for start and finish of the event. No parents are allowed to take their vehicles down to the main field. You MUST park in the top car park and walk with your young person to the main field.
None of the Explorers, Scouts, Cubs, or Beavers will be allowed to leave before all kit has been taken to the lower car park for removal by the minibus and a litter pick as been completed to the satisfaction of the camp leader.
There is a kit list on the OSM parent portal event which details everything required.
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Mon 16th Jun (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Hand axe, saw, fire lighting a
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Mon 23rd Jun (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Camp signs
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Fri 27th (6:00pm) to Sun 29th Jun (3:00pm) Back 2 Basics 2025 - Hawaiian
Where: Dilston Scout Camp
Introduction
The Hawaiian Lu'au is open to all Scouts from across the District aged 10 to 14½. Although a camping competition, this camp should be seen as an educational tool for both Scouts and Leaders to learn new skills and grow their Scouting knowledge and skills. The camp is not all hard work; there will be a number of fun activities and entertainment included within the busy programme of the events. Each attendee will receive a camp badge, and certificate.
The Competition
Within the Camp, the patrols of between 4 – 7 Scouts, will camp in a designated site area, marked out for them in advance. The patrols will need to barrier off their area themselves (using, for example, rope and long sticks). They will be led by a Patrol Leader and assisted by an Assistant Patrol Leader.
The Teams will work together, preparing their own meals, developing their site and building gadgets to support their camping needs. There will be a mark system to work to over the w...
Cost: £15.00 |
Mon 30th Jun (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Kayaks/paddle board slalom/ath
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Mon 7th Jul (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Kayaks/paddle board slalom/ath
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Mon 14th Jul (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Kayaks/paddle board slalom/ath
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Mon 8th Sep (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 15th Sep (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 22nd Sep (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 29th Sep (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 6th Oct (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 13th Oct (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 20th Oct (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 27th Oct (7:25pm - 9:00pm) ½ Term Holiday - No Meeting
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Mon 3rd Nov (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Fri 7th Nov (6:30pm - 10:00pm) District Night Hike 2025 🚶♂️
Where: Haydon Bridge
Hadrian District Scouts 2025 Night Hike Challenge.
Hosted by Haydon Bridge Scout Troop. End location for refreshments and scores etc will be their hall at St Johns Church Hall.
Scouts in Patrols of between 4 and 7 will follow a circular route with map and compass completing challenges at checkpoints.
At the end of the Hike we will tot up the scores and do the presentations.
2 Trophies are given out, most challenge points and fastest time (penalties for not attempting challenges).
Refreshments will be provided at the end of the hike.
Cost: £1.00 |
Mon 10th Nov (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 17th Nov (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 24th Nov (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 1st Dec (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Mon 8th Dec (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Troop Meeting
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Fri 12th Dec (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Scouts District Ten-Pin Bowlin
Where: Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham
Annual Ten-Pin bowling competition at Wentworth Leisure Centre.
Please arrive 10 minutes before bowling time to ensure we can start at the allotted time.
Medals for top 3 Scouts from the District
Troop with highest average wins the Hadrian District Ten-Pin Shield
Cost will be £5.00 per Scout payable in advance (as agreed with your troop)
The event is not open to Young Leaders or Explorers as participants.
Cost: £5.00 |
Mon 15th Dec (7:25pm - 9:00pm) Christmas Party
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