An introduction from our new Akela
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Dec 23 2022
Smoke Signals Edition 3, 2022
As 1st Claremont has grown and become more and more active, it’s getting harder to pick highlights to summarise a term, let alone a year! But let’s have a go. The Scout Troop has continued an active and successful programme as Daniel le Jeune completes his first year as Troop Scouter. The fourth term included …
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Dec 23 2022
Scout Climbing
Several Scouts took part two climbing events recently. The Climbing Scoutcraft Badge course took place at Higgovale Quarry, with Emily, Simon and Becca on staff. In November, we had a Troop climbing activity at Silvermine Crags. No previous experience was required, and 10 adventure seekers met at the Silvermine Dam entrance and walked to the …
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Dec 23 2022
Meerkats bring joy to Huis Nuweland
Our Meerkats visited Huis Nuweland in Newlands to bring good cheer to the 74 old people. They sang carols and handed our carefully made Christmas ornaments to everyone. The residents thoroughly enjoyed the singing – and joined in with all the songs. When the Meerkats went to talk to older folk, they discovered that one …
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Dec 22 2022
Meerkats go camping
Our Meerkats went camping with their families on Signal Hill in November. This was the first time that the National Meerkat Camp had a camp out option. The Meerkats from 4th Claremont Fernwood joined 1st Claremont Den, their siblings and families for a fun filled weekend. We went on a hike to see the view …
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Dec 22 2022
A year at 4th Claremont Fernwood
Peter Otzen looks back on relaunching 4th Claremont As we look forward to the exciting adventures which await in 2023, it is worth reflecting on the events which were highlights of the last term this year. We have had a busy term with our Group’s Birthday, the Meerkat National camp, and a Cub hike to …
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Dec 22 2022
Cubs Going Solar Challenge
The National Challenge for Cubs in 2022 was “Going Solar“. 1st Claremont and 4th Claremont jointly planned several activities throughout the year to complete this challenge. Which sections of the challenge did you enjoy the most? The cubs seemed to enjoy the practical aspects of the challenge the most. The experiment on tracking how sunlight …
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Dec 22 2022
Fundraising Auction Success!
How do you raise enough money to replace an aging asbestos roof that has been declared unsafe? With that question hanging over our heads (pun intended), fundraising for the stage roof became one of our main aims during 2022. Clearly, we would need to ask a lot of people for their support! In planning the …
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