Scouts

On Sunday, 24^th November, Falkirk District Scouts attended an exclusive performance by Larbert Musical Theatre of their Pantomime Sleeping Beauty, at the Dobbie Hall in Larbert. 315 people attended from the 1st Falkirk, 2nd Torwood, 3rd Bo’ness, 5th Mount Gerald, 9th Dunipace, 27th Bonnybridge, 41st Falkirk, 51st Dennyloanhead and 62nd Larbert Scout Groups.

The cast had the audience singing along to a vast array of songs and the audience were engaged throughout. A fantastic performance to get you dancing and singing from start to finish. Well done Larbert Musical Theatre and a big thank you from all in attendance. 

During the spell of better weather earlier this year, the 89th (Stenhousemuir) scout troop gathered at the Barrwood.  Armed with their tools and lots of enthusiasm, they helped to clear the bracken from the verges of the path along the Great Divide to the new Adnenture Course.  With permission from the Barrwood Trust and guidance from their own Scout Active Support, they really enjoyed giving something back to their favourite campsite by keeping the path clear and safe for others.  The scouts had just enough energy left once they were finished to have a go on the adventure course.   

The 1st Falkirk Scouts (Thursday Troop) recently had an action-packed weekend filled with outdoor activities. The troop embarked on a challenging hike up Dumyat and as can be seen managed to reach the summit.  This was followed by an extended woodland walk, where they immersed themselves in the beauty of the local landscape.

After their adventures, the group returned to the Scout Hall by train for a well-deserved meal of pizza and a movie night. The fun continued with a sleepover at the hall, allowing the scouts to bond further and create lasting memories.

The weekend was a resounding success, with the Scouts gaining valuable experience and making the most of the great outdoors which we are so lucky to have around us.

Scouts enjoy doing the likes of their Digital Maker, Time on the Water and Nights Away Badges etc. but a good traditional Hallowe’en night brings out the best in them. The costumes these days may reflect contemporary films and superstars, such as Mario Brothers, Spiderman or The Joker, but there’s something special about eating a pancake covered in chocolate without using your hands, or carving a pumpkin with your patrol then lighting the candle, but ‘dooking’ for apples ‘freestyle’ is the best laugh. Well done to the 62nd Larbert for keeping traditions alive, whilst continuing to teach their members skills for life.

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!