Barnswood Campsite, Friday 4th – Sunday 6th July 2025 A weekend of adventure, creativity, and connection unfolded as 4th Bramhall Scouts swapped everyday comforts for fields, trees and starry skies at Barnswood Campsite. It was a mixed bag of weather…
Scouts and Their Role in the World Wars
On Thursday evening (VE Day) the Scouts learnt about the invaluable contributions of Scouts during both World War I and World War II. Scouting, founded in 1907, was still in its infancy when the First World War broke out, but…
Crafting Skills in Action: Scouts Create Tinder Pouches for Fire Lighting
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…
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…
