Hiking in our hidden gem
We met our new CPR manikins (I should have got a photo of Akela trying out ventriloquy – it was great!) and then we hiked off from Akela’s through the Bangalay Reserve. The Scouts...
1st Belmont North Sea Scouts Blog
Easter at Bunnings
We were invited to Bunnings at Belmont for another fun night of craft and fun. The staff from Blackbutt brought along some animals to show which was amazing.
Pulbah or bust!
Despite a fairly strong head wind and good swell, we made it to Pulbah Island from Swansea rowing the Ellen Cook. After lunch we went for an explore to the other side of the...
Light Up Newcastle Lantern Walk 2016
Our Scouts were invited to provide the side party and pipe the official guests “aboard” at the Maritime Museum.
Hot enough for a swim
We hiked from the hall to Kye’s place where we lucky enough to use their pool. We practiced CPR on Annie (our manikin), learnt some rope skills with Skip as well as swimming exercises...
Riding the lake
What a great night to be out around Lake Macquarie and a wonderful place to be invested! Malachy made his promise and became our latest cub. With the support of several Dads, a Mum...
Merry Christmas with a sad farewell
Our final night for the year and it involved a lot of food. The Cubs decorated their own Christmas cake and the Joey’s made edible Reindeer. We even had a visit from Santa! After...
Christmas activities at Bunnings
The boys had a lot of fun making Christmas decorations and jumping on the jumping castle but the best bit was the mass drumming session. Thanks to Belmont Bunnings for putting on such a...
Joey’s District Christmas Party
The Joey’s Christmas Party was held last Sunday at Rathmines as part of the Lake Macquarie Section of Joeys. A great afternoon was had with drumming, singing, craft making and throwing wet sponges at...
Kenyan food, freezing heads, farewells and birthday cupcakes!
A huge thank you to Loise for cooking us some amazing Kenyan food. Akela explained some of the history of Scouting linking Robert Baden-Powell and Kenya. In honour of the boys going up to...