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From September 6th to 8th, 2024, 13 Cubs from 3rd Bo'ness attended the Howling Dawn Camp at Fordell Firs, joining 589 Cubs from across Scotland. The highlight for 3rd Bo'ness was the awarding of the Chief Scout Silver Award to six of our own Cubs during the Scouts' Own ceremony on Sunday presented by Daniel McNeil the camp Leader. This prestigious award, the highest a Cub can achieve, recognizes their dedication and achievements in Scouting.

The camp kicked off with a lively campfire on Friday, setting the tone for a weekend filled with excitement. Over the weekend, Cubs participated in seven different activities, making the event a memorable experience for all. 3rd Bo'ness Cubs celebrated their hard work and commitment and are eagerly looking forward to their next camp.

Chris, Cub Team Leader: "I am extremely proud of every single Cub who has worked hard over the last couple of years. Receiving this award is a culmination of all the hard work and dedication they have put into Scouting. Their achievements are truly commendable, and this recognition is well-deserved."

The 89^th Stenhousemuir troop took part recently in a shinty introductory session as part of their Scottish Thistle Award.  Heather Macdougall, the Squirrel section lead volunteer, a shinty coach and, herself a former player and part of the team which won the Camanachd Cup Final some years ago, led the session with assistance from her husband Johnnie, the Beaver section lead volunteer.  They hired the sports hall at Carronvale House, the BB headquarters.  All the gear was supplied and the scouts learned enough in the session to try a game at the end. All the scouts loved it – well worth trying out something new! 

On the 31st of August “The Super Troopers” aka Aidan, Craig, Euan, Lou and Mairi all leaders from the 9th Dunipace and 51st Dennyloanhead Scout Groups, took part in the Macmillan Rob Roy Mighty Hike. This raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support, as individuals are sponsored to walk 26.8 miles in a day. This year’s route was from Callander via Brig O’Turk, Aberfoyle, past Invertrossachs Scout Activity Centre, returning to Callander. This is the fourth year that The Super Troopers have been represented at this event, raising £9,434.50 over the past four years with more sponsor money still to come in. Thanks to everyone who has sponsored them!

On Saturday the 31^st August, the 93^rd Braes Beaver scouts took the train through to Edinburgh.  They visited the ‘Museum on the Mound’ and learned lots of interesting facts about money and even saw what one million pounds looks like and got to hold some artefacts. All agreed that the museum was  well worth a visit covering a big part of the ‘Money’ activity badge.  Afterwards, they got chips and burgers for lunch and sat in Princess Street gardens enjoying the sunshine while eating lunch before getting the train back home.  All agreed that it was a really great day.  

Although all sections of the 9^th Dunipace Scout Group have now resumed their weekly meetings, before the restart, on Friday the 23^rd of August, the beaver scout colony had a brilliant sleepover at the Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre. The Beavers had a private tour of the centre, learned all about the animals and the conservation work taking place there. After supper they watched a film in the cinema and then it was time for bed. The Beavers slept in the tunnel with the sharks, rays and fishes swimming above them.  It was a fintastic experience!