Operation Christmas Child

We managed to get 61 boxes this year. That is 11 more than last year! These boxes will go to Bosnia. We hope to get more next year.

We would like to thank one of the explorers Nans for knitting most of these hats.

BBC Newcastle Tour

At the weekend 15 explorers took part in a tour round BBC Newcastle. They showed us the studios, offices and the gallery - where they do all the technical bits we don't understand. We also did an off-air broadcast using the basic equipment that you would need.

"...and tonight's broadcast was brought to you by chickens"

DofE Bronze Weekend

At the weekend 5 groups set out to complete their Bronze expedition near Morpeth. They had to demonstrate their leadership and map reading abilities to pass the assessment. It is a 2 day expedition over 25km and a one night camp. They all passed expedition part of the DofE Bronze award.


They see me strollin'

 

Are we there yet?

 

Everybody loves rainbows!

Operation Twilight 2012

Operation twilight was held on Saturday 6th October 2012 this year, over 400 Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders will again take part in the biggest Scouting manhunt around! Twilight is The Event ran from 8am to 9pm at a different location each year, this years locations was stamfordham.

What is operation twilight?

Basically it is a giant game if hide and seek and takes place in the Northumberland area. The winning Team is the Team that arrives at the finish within the time window, with the least lives lost.  Teams are caught by twilight marshals and once you are caught your team lose a life. Teams are a minimum of 4 members (maximum of 6) and consist of explorer scout unit teams.

what happened this year?

This year operation twilight was held at Stamfordham Village Hall, and lasted 12 hours. The actual hunt lasted 9 hours and there was good weather with no rain (that s quite an achievement for this year) This year Whitley bay explorer scouts did not win, and mid Northumberland explorer scouts were victorious.

Current Activities: Challenge

One of the activities currently on at explorers is challenge. This involves completing a variety of tasks that may be difficult in one way or another!

 

 

Current Activities: Entertainment

Entertainment is held at the 5th Whitley Bay Scout Headquarters on a Monday night. Entertainment involves things like: Comedy, Drama and general performing.

Current Activities : Archery

One of the current activities running at explorers is archery! it is on a monday night at the 15th Whitley Bay Scout Headquarters.

 

 

Notice how we are using a different style target than usual. We are using a darts style target.