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Purple Pack Winter Camp 2018
Purple Pack certainly took on the Winter Camp challenge!Arriving Saturday morning, the Cubs pitched their luxury accommodations (tents) before going to play some wide games on the rec.Lunch was next, with the Cubs preparing their own meal of pasta bolognese on the gas...
Remembrance Parade 2018
We were very proud of over 100 of our Members who turned up smartly for the 2018 Remembrance parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.Despite the cold conditions everyone behaved appropriately in accordance with the nature of the event.Some...
Group Bonfire 2018
With thanks to everyone who come along to our Bonfire & Fireworks event.The chips, chicken burgers and hot dogs not to mention the chocolate apples went down a treat.The highlight of the evening was of course the fireworks.The event after expenses raised close to...
100 Club – November 2018
The winning number in our 107th 100 Club Draw was:
AGM & Celebration of Achievement Event 2018
We are pleased to announce that Connor is our Scouter of the Year and has been presented the “Jean Smith Award” in recognition of this achievement. This was very well deserved award comes from his commitment to Scouting and the support given to his mother whilst she...
100 Club – October 2018
The winning number in our 106th 100 Club Draw was:
Grey Troop Survival Camp
14 Scouts from Grey Troop descended onto Bowley Scout Camp to take part in a survival camp. Upon arriving the Scouts had to build their own shelters then find their own food and wood using a map. Once the shelters had been built and supplies found they were tasked...
Rossendale District Cricket Competition 2018
After winning two games in their League and winning their semi-final, Purple Pack did an amazing job and went on to WIN the Rossendale District Cub Cricket Competition! Even with two players having to leave half way through, the four remaining players won the...
Beavers Akeema Shield 2018
Ten Beaver Colonies from across Rossendale came together for the District Akeema Shield Competition. Each Colony completed two rounds of 10 bases. Activities included a Space Hopper Relay, Golf, Hockey, Box & Broom, Twister Memory Game, Egg & Spoon, Elephant...
100 Club – August & September 2018
The winning numbers in our 106th and 107th 100 Club Draw were:
100 Club – July 2018
The winning number in our 105th 100 Club Draw was:
Family Campfire & Summer Draw 2018
This year's Family Campfire was combined with a Summer Draw fundraiser. Families from across all Sections of the Group descended upon the Warren for a fun evening of singing and entertainment which included a dance routine by Purple Cub Pack. Thrown into the mix was a...
100 Club – June 2018
The winning number in our 104th 100 Club Draw was:
Rossendale District Swimming Gala 2018
Ninety plus Members of the 38th Rossendale took part in the Rossendale District Swimming Gala at Marl Pits baths. There were relay events for Front Crawl, Breaststroke, Freestyle and a fun mat race for all Sections. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts swam their hearts out as...
Bowley Scout Camp 2018
The Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May saw a first for the Group when our three Scout Troops came together for the first time on camp. Grey, Purple and Red Troop assembled at the Bowley Scout Camp site near Great Harwood for a weekend of fun which started with the...
St Annes Beaver Scout Sleepover 2018
Perfect weather and St Annes were the setting for the 2018 Beaver Scout Sleepover for Grey and Purple Beaver colonies. Arriving on the Friday evening the Beavers were soon involved in their first activity which was learning the Green Gross Code (ready for our hike to...
Purple Pack & 40th Cubs Bowley Camp 2018
This weekend saw two Groups from Rossendale join together for a weekend of fun in the sun at Bowley. The Cubs began the weekend with a hike into Great Harwood followed by a chippy supper and a very sleepless night! Saturday was jam packed with activities. The Cubs...
Beavers The Jump Works
The beginning of May 2018 saw Grey & Purple Colony Beavers come together for an evening of fun at The Jump Works in Accrington. Following an hour of jumping, the evening was rounded off with pizza and chips. Everyone had a fantastic time. For more photos from the...