"1st Portland" - held at Weston Road, Tophill, Portland
"2nd Portland" - held at Brackenberry Hall, Underhill, Portland
"South" - held at Rylands Lane, Wyke Regis
"West" - held at Granby Close, Weymouth
"North" - held at Radipole Lane, Weymouth
"Upwey" - held at St Nicholas School, Dorchester Road, Weymouth
"East" - Scutt Hall, Preston, Weymouth
"Chesil" - Portesham
SO WHAT DO WE DO AT CUBS? THESES ARE JUST SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THIS YEAR ALONE!
2009 ACTIVITIES
Rodwell Trail
Cub packs from throughout the District went the length of the Rodwell trail and finished with a barbecue. This was greatly enjoyed by all who participated.
a Sausage Sizzle
J Cubs from North, South and Chesil attended an annual Sausage sizzle at Buckland Ripers. This activity has become a Cub tradition which has been attended and enjoyed by
many over the years.
St George's Day
This was attended by nearly two hundred Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Fellowship and leaders. They were a spectacular site as they paraded with their flags from the Pavilion to the King's Statue, through the town to All Saint's Church at the Town Bridge for a service. During the service several of the children and their leaders were awarded special achievement awards.
District Scout Camp
In July we held a District camp at Buddens where all sections of Scouting attended. There were approximately 250 members of Weymouth & Portland Scouts celebrating the best of Scouting by completing adventurous activities including archery, rifle shooting, rock wall climbing and a zip slide. They also did back to basic skills and held a camp fire to sing along to songs that I am sure most of you will remember!
Weymouth & Portland Scouts Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting
There were 300+ Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Fellowship and leaders celebrating our hundredth year of Scouting within Weymouth & Portland with a huge party on Weymouth Esplanade, followed by games and competitions on the beach. Weymouth College supplied a large birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.
Weymouth & Portland Centenary Celebrations
Over two hundred Scouts and leaders attended a treasure hunt in and around the town, and had an evening to remember with displays of Scouting memorabilia and albums from all Groups historical and present. There was also a replica of the first Grand Howl, a 1940’s Cub play, a Scout sketch. and a joint camp fire song for all to join in.
Remembrance Sunday
Weymouth & Portland Scouts attended Remembrance Services held throughout Weymouth, Portland & Portesham to remember those who served in conflicts and wars.
County Cub Quiz
The County Cub Scout Quiz was held in Sherborne. Six teams of Cubs and two teams of parents set their brain cells into overdrive in order to answers the questions, set by question master Paul. The Cub scores too, were very high, proving that there was a lot of knowledge in the room. The winning team was 'Dad's Army' represented by 3rd Jumpers, Christchurch District.
Cubs Five A Side Football Tournament
Teams from the packs within the District competed in a thrilling Five A Side Football Tournament. They were supported by leaders and family members who cheered them on! Congratulations to the winning packs from West and North.
Carol Service
The service was attended by all sections to enjoy a Carol Service which was organised by the Cub section. The Cubs provided an excellent play throughout the service.
12010 ACTIVITIES
District Scrapheap Challenge 6thMarch 2010
The packs within the District are given junk materials to create 3d models. The winning pack will then represent Weymouth & Portland at the County competition.
County Scrapheap Challenge 20th March 2010
This is a County event which is attended my all Cub packs within Dorset. The Districts hold separate competitions, and the finalists go on to represent their Districts at this competition. This event is due to be held in Wimbourne.
St George's Day 25th April 2010
The entire District will celebrate St George's Day at the Easton Methodist Church, Portland. The proposed route is from the Senior School in Reforne, to the Easton Methodist Church. The service will be from 3pm - 4pm. The parade will congregate and be dismissed in the Easton Gardens.
Full smart uniform will be required. (No group tee-shirts or jumpers) There will be a collection in aid of "Julia's House". Please collect all the contributions in advance.
Tag Rugby - more details to follow
Tag Rugby is a non-contact team game in which each player wears a belt that has two velcro tags attached to it, or shorts with velcro patches.
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Cubs from all packs will meet together to enjoy the Sausage sizzle at Buckland Ripers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Goose 2010 2nd - 6th August
All of the sections, groups within each District in Dorset will all convene at Budden's Farm to celebrate a superb camp. Whilst there the Cubs will be able to join in with activities which may not ordinarily be available to them; shooting, climbing, go-karting, abseiling and mountain biking are just a few of the activities. This camp is an experience never to be forgotten!
PGL WEEKEND - 1st - 3rdOCTOBER
This is an adventurous weekend full of activities for the Cubs to try. There will be tunneling, abseiling, archery, climbing, Jacob's ladder, zip wire and trapeze.
Payments for this activity are able to be staggered prior to the event.
County Cub Quiz 20th November 2010
The Cub quiz is a yearly event. The winners of the District competition will represent our District at the County competition.
Congratulations to Weymouth West for winning the competition. Good luck in the County finals!
Cubs Five A Side Football Tournament 20th November 2010
Teams from the packs within the District compete in a Five A Side Football Tournament. The winners will then represent this District at a County event.
If your child would like to join us in this action packed year and would like to become a Cub Scout, please contact the enquiry coordinator, Sharon Wells. Her contact details are: