At the heart of scouting lies the spirit of self-sufficiency and craftsmanship, and the Scouts recently demonstrated both with their latest creative project: crafting pouches for carrying tinder for fire lighting. This activity blended practical skills with a touch of…
Unleashing Creativity: Art Night at Sabre Explorers
At Sabre Explorers, we believe in nurturing creativity and encouraging bold expression. Our recent art night proved to be a shining example of this ethos, as our budding artists embarked on an exciting journey inspired by the legendary Jackson Pollock….
Sabre ESU Explorers Shine at the South Manchester Scouts Orienteering Challenge
On Saturday, 29th March 2025, Bramhall Park became the stage for an exciting showcase of skill, teamwork, and navigation as the Sabre ESU Explorers took part in the South Manchester Scouts Orienteering Challenge. Running from 13:00 to 16:00, this annual…
Creative Scouts: Crafting Air-Dry Clay Pots for Activity Badge Success
Pottery has been a cornerstone of human creativity and functionality for thousands of years. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt to the skilled artisans of China and Europe, clay has played a vital role in the history of…
Scaling Heights and Hitting Targets: 4th Bramhall Scouts’ Adventures with Climbing and Air Rifles
Over the past two Scout evenings, the troop split into two groups (2 patrols per group). This was to allow the Scouts to do two activities and get the best they could out of the time with a smaller group…
Wintercamp 2025
This weekend (28th Feb -2nd March) the Scouts and Explorers attended the Wintercamp hosted at Linnet Clough Scout Campsite. It was a bit frosty on the Saturday Morning, however the weather has been excellent this weekend. Activities included that were…
Lights, Camera and Action
The Scouts have been working hard towards their Scouts Media Relations & Marketing Activity Badge over the past couple of weeks. What better way to end, than to turn the hut into a TV Studio and have the Scouts debate…
Unlocking Creativity: Earning the Scouts Model Maker Badge with Warhammer
The Scouts Model Maker badge is designed to encourage creativity, precision, and attention to detail. Scouts can earn this badge by engaging in various model-making activities, such as building models from kits, designing construction sets, or crafting model planes, boats,…
Scouting Badge Blanket: A Creative Way to Display Your Scouting Memories
If you’re moving between sections or have been involved in scouting for years, you probably have a collection of badges that represent your journey through scouting with adventures, achievements, and unforgettable experiences. Rather than letting these treasured emblems gather dust…
Celebrating Achievement: Awarding the Chief Scout Gold Award
What a fantastic way to start 2025 back at Scouts. On Thursday one of the Scouts completed their Personal Challenge badge, which was the last of their nine challenge awards. They earned the prestigious Chief Scout Gold Award, the highest…
