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Sep 18 2019
We started at Newlands Forest on a Sunday in July. We walked up to the Contour path and then headed up Newlands Ravine. There were loads of steps. Once at the top we had a break at Pulpit Rock and David told us some scary stories about the two ravines on either side of Pulpit …
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Sep 18 2019
Gordon’s Shield 2019 was the second victory year in a row for 1st Claremont, despite the weather turning miserable for most of the second day. After the blistering heat of the first day, however, a constant rain was all we needed. Rain jackets were soon soaked through, with inspection pushed back by hours in order …
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Sep 18 2019
Jamboree is essentially a massive gathering of Scouts from all over the world. The 2019 World Scout Jamboree was the 24th in total and was held in West Virginia, USA. The South African contingent started this three week adventure off with a week-long pre-tour of New York and Washington DC. We started the adventure staying …
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Sep 18 2019
As I approach my last few months as a scout, I wish to reflect on what it has been like to lead a group of children ranging in age from eleven to fourteen. This experience has been one of a kind with me learning new things through the people I have had the privilege of …
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Sep 18 2019
Simon, Matthew, Natasha and I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the USA. I would like to share my journey with you. My journey started 18 months before with applications and interviews and then the anticipation. As Dr. Frank N. Furter said, “I can see you shiver with anticipation”. …
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Sep 18 2019
Being the patrol leader of a patrol like Bateleurs is not a stagnant position. It’s a role that throws curveballs and has a lot of different facets. I enjoy the challenges it presents and the people I am able to work with while fulfilling this responsibility! First comes the Advancement side of being Patrol Leader. …
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