Scout Network

Fifteen Explorer and Network Scouts members, aged 16 to 18, have returned from a very successful 10-day Explorer Belt expedition in The Netherlands. The young people travelled on their own in groups of five, hiking and using public travel while tasked to carry out 10 minor and one major task. The groups had a full range of conditions to deal with such as the cancellation of all trains due to severe weather with trees down, and later they had to endure very hot weather. All the young people ended their expedition with a three-night period of rest and relaxation at Beekse Bergen.

15 Explorer and Network Scouts from across Falkirk District set off in the Netherlands on their Explorer Belt Expedition - one of the top youth awards in Scouting. The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime. It's a chance to take part

in a ten-day expedition that brings them a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life. They will be hiking, in small groups, for 10 days while completing a major project and 10 minor projects. Places being visited include Amsterdam, Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Breda and Tilburg.

Congratulations to Dylan, Callum, Craig and Kirsten for being awarded their Queens Scout Award

Forth Region Funday was back for 2023 with a huge number of scouts from the region descending on Barrwood.

The annual Scottish Network Burns Supper returned this year on Saturday 4th February. This year paying a visit to Dundee. Here are some of the highlights of some of our own Falkirk Network members from the night.

Thanks to our hosts from Dundee Scout Network. See you at the next one!