This years JOTT Hike (Jamboree on the Trail) followed the same route as we did 2 years ago. We caught the train from Sowerby Bridge to Todmorden and walked along Read More
Hike and Sleepover
The Cubs met at St Paul’s on a very pleasant April day and set off for an afternoon walk. This time we walked down the canal to Copley and then Read More
Sponsored Challenge Hike
After the previous years JOTT hike I issued a challenge to our Cubs – walk 10 miles in one day – the “Big Ten”. I had every confidence that they Read More
Afternoon Stroll
Just an afternoon stroll for the Cubs. A walk up Hollas Lane from Sowerby Bridge and then onto Norland Moor via Pickwood Scar. The kids were busy chatting while I Read More
JOTA/Anniversary Weekend 2016
Saturday was Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) where Scouts thought the world talk to each other by Amateur Radio. Last year we had our own event at Steep Lane Chapel, Read More
Towers of Paper
The task tonight was for each team to build the tallest free-standing tower, using only the supplied newspaper and roll of sticky tape. The tower would also have to be Read More
Preparation for a Hike
Tonight we learnt about what to wear and carry with you on a hike; we have one coming up in a couple of weeks time and we have some Cubs Read More
Shelter Building
Tonight was planned by the Yellow Six and they decided that we go down to the woods to build shelters. Each six was tasked with the job of building their Read More
JOTT Hike 2016
This years JOTT (Jamboree on the Trail) hike followed the same theme as previous years. As our Cubs going hiking on a regular basis, a day’s hike is nothing special, Read More
S’mores on a sunny evening
On a warm sunny evening there is no better place than being outside. Just a short walk from St Paul’s gets us to the playing fields and woods at Dixie Read More