Midsomer Norton Life - Autumn 2022

Summer activities at Midsomer Norton Scouts

Midsomer Norton Scouts are looking forward to the summer holidays with the Cubs and Beaver groups getting a well-earned rest and our Scouts off for a week in Sidmouth.

The Sidmouth camp has lots of fun and challenging activities planned from rock climbing and abseiling to sea kayaking and all of the usual camp-side goings-on – zip wire, campfires, and BBQs.

Alex Harrington, our Scout Troop Section Leader, said: “We are all looking forward to a week on the beautiful Devon coast – scouts and leaders alike. We have a full programme planned, learning new skills for some, encouraging everyone to take part and help out on camp. Here’s to a great time of songs, stories and s’mores around the campfire!”

If you are interested in joining our Leader Team, passing on your enthusiasm and helping to build a sense of achievement in our young people, or in enrolling your children in our Beaver colonies, (aged from 6 years), then please do let us know by contacting our Group Scout Leader, Helen Lear, at gsl@midsomernortonscouts.org.uk

Meanwhile back in the Scout Hall, we are hopefully looking at a summer of refurbishment, with plans to redecorate the main hall meeting room ready for the restart in September. We are also looking to rent out the hall and earn some much-needed income. Income that will allow us to continue to build scouting in the area and offer young people skills for life. Through scouting, we want to actively engage and support as many young people as we can in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

If you are looking for a space to rent for your exercise classes, toddler sessions, handicraft meetings or talking groups, then please do get in touch at bookings@midsomernortonscouts.org.uk and we’d be happy to share our hall.