Duck Race Thanks to all the support we received for the annual Duck Race, this event raised a magnificent £450+ for the Group's funds. Well done to the organisers, the duck sellers and duck purchasers and to the barbecue kitchen brigade who fed the hungry spectators. It was a cracking [or quacking!] event. the competitors...  the spectators...  the finishing line...  Get ready for the Duck Race...  Saturday 14 May + the AGM at the Recreation Ground race entry £1 per duck available through members of the Group or from Jackie Oliver & Co [estate agents] Beavers 30th birthday party a group of our Beavers had great fun at the District party held to celebrate 30 years of the Beaver Scouts     Group camp + AGM 2015 Bromham      SCOUTS WINTER CAMP This year Scouts from both Sections enjoyed a long weekend at Cosgrove. Besides enjoying getting wet, activities included archery, indoor rifle shooting and a 10km hike. In addition, the scouts tried their hand at making pigeon stew and they apparently ate enough cake to fill the Scout Hall!    Cubs have a whale of a time at Dino Snores! An excited group of cubs enjoyed a sleepover at the Natural History Museum. Among the activities laid on were a torch-lit trail through the Dinosaurs Gallery, a live science show, creating a dinosaurs t-shirt and after breakfast the next morning, a live animal show.    Close encounter with a Leader! ----------------------->>>>>>>>>> ******************************************************** 2014 AGM photos...   presentation of awards...   *************************************** The 2013 AGM... At a well attended meeting of parents, leaders and members of the Group, presentations were made, reports given and officers appointed. During the evening a Bench was presented to commemorate the service to the Group of a well respected leader, the late Ron Fagan.   ------------->>>>>>>>>> ***************************************  Gilwell 2010
| Welcome to the web site that serves all sections of the 1st Towcester Scout Group  Congratulations to our Group Scout Leader... Clive [he's the one on the left!] has been awarded the Silver acorn by the Scout Association in recognition for his long term service to Scouting. An award justly deserved. ************************************************************************************** The 2017-18 Group annual report together with the accounts are to be found on the Annual Report page... ************************************************************************************** Disability awareness evening Scouts learnt about various sports which have been adapted for those affected by disability, including skiing.  Sign language and bingo for the deaf were also experienced.   Come dine with me! Scouts [Centurions] entertain some visitors to experience their culinary skills...  The chefs! Our guests The pud!  The opportunity to use the shiny new range cooking stove was not to be missed. Scouts [Centurions] get ready for Halloween!    Beavers [Canadians] visit to Towcester Museum      This year's Duck Race proved to be another winner! A crowd of spectators gathered by the river to witness this annual event.     The 'pop-up' barbecue did a brisk trade to keep the spectators happy!   **************************************** Thank you to all those who came and supported our Easter Bingo event... It was very much a 'full house' with plenty of eggscellent prizes to be won! Here are a few pics of the evening...   eyes down for a full house... ****************************************  Quack! quack! - competitors jostle at the start of the annual DUCK RACE! **************************************** Towcester Scouts have been providing activities for young people for over 100 years.  Tree planting at Gilwell In 2010 the 1st Towcester Scout Group celebrated 100 years of scouting and as part of the centenary celebrations the Group camped at Gilwell, the home of the scouting movement. |
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