The latest news from our 'Scouts'

Wed & Thurs Scouts attend Activate camp

26 June 2010

Both troops joined forces for the Scout activate camp last weeked and Rhydd. 28 Scouts had a go at a wide variety of activities including pony treking, water sports, caving, target sports and flying.
added to that was a camp fire and a fantastic firework display put on at the Safari park which gave our scouts [...]

Wednesday Scout troop

26 June 2010

Having only started this troop in January we now have 16 Scouts with more Cubs moving up in September. The scouts have done a variety of activities inclduing a cycling orienteering activitiy last week and climbing and crate stacking to look forward to.
A regular stream of parents help support this troop and the Scouts.

Scouts raise over £400 at 2010 Easter Bag Packing

02 April 2010

Over 20 Scouts from both Wednesday and Thursday night Scout Troops at KD9 looked very smart when they packed bags for customers at Sainsbury supermarket on Wednesday 31st March.
In 3 hours the Scouts worked hard in groups of 2 or 3 and many customers praized their behaviour. In particular Jo was mentioned as being “very [...]

Wednesday Scouts first camp in April

29 March 2010

[ April 16, 2010 6:30 pm to April 18, 2010 3:30 pm. ] Wednesday Scouts camp at Rhydd from 16th to 18th April

KD9 Scout is successful in joining UK Contingent for World Jamboree

20 February 2010

Max from Thursday Scout Troop has been chosen to be part of the uk contingent taking part in the World Scout International Jamboree 2011 in Sweden, Max will be joining other Scouts from across the world in this brilliant oppertunity. Having to raise the money to attend is all part of the experience and Max [...]

KD9 Wednesday Scout Troop

20 February 2010

New Scouts Amielia, Emily, Rosie, Ash, Al, Lucy, Evelyn & Hannah after their investitureAfter starting our new troop in January we invested 8 girls this week and welcoming 4 male Cub scouts to their first Scout troop meeting as well as another lad.,
In 6 weeks we have managed to welcome 13 children into this troop [...]

Scouts brave sub zero tempretures in early February camp

20 February 2010

Eight Scouts from KD9 braved the sub zero temperatures at Rhydd Covert from 12th to 14th Feb.
Patrol Leaders and APL’s joined together for a series of activities that included a night hike, pioneering and a chip run but perhaps the hardest part of the camp was trying to spread butter on bread for sandwiches at [...]

KD9 launch new neckers at the start of their 28th year

17 January 2010

KD9 Scout Group have been in business for 27 years this month. It has gone from strength to strength over those years and we are now seeing second and third generation youngsters joining the Group as we enter our 28th year. Indeed, the grand daughter of the original GSL is now well established as a [...]

New KD9 Scout Troop starts

17 January 2010

Seven youngsters came along to the inagurial meeting of the new KD9 Scout troop on Wednesday 13th Jan.
It was a shame that we could not use the Scout hut at Rhydd, but all 7 were happy to take part in a bowling session at Perdiswell near Worcester. Ian & Alex were impressed with the youngsters [...]

Scouts Snow update at Rhydd (Sunday 17th Jan)

17 January 2010

It was a shame that the new Scout Troop and our existing Troop could not meet either on Wednesday or Thursday last week due to weather and heating problems at Rhydd.
It looks like the weather is sorted and the Rhydd team are trying hard to repair the heating systems in time for our meetings.
Ian and Steve [...]