Welcome to the Scout section!

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old. The Scout Troop is the third and final Section in the Scout Group.

Scouts usually meet together weekly during term time in a Scout HQ. There are TEN troops situated in Weymouth & Portland.                

WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND SCOUTS CELEBRATE THEIR 100TH YEAR

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 26^TH SEPTEMBER 2009

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.

ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR 2010

District Cooking Competition – Saturday 16 January

The Scouts took part in an annual cooking competition. The Scouts were given a budget and had to prepare a meal which was then judged to high standards. Congratulations to East who won the competition (wearing chequered hats). Well done to North for coming second, (wearing green aprons), and South who came third. (wearing South T-shirts)

"Thank you to all those who entered, it was nice to see so many troops represented. My best wishes go to the East team who go on to represent the District at the County Competition in Blanford."

To see a picture of the participating Troops, go to the "Gallery".

County Cooking Competition

The County Cooking Competition was held at the Blandford Scout HQ. The runners up were Weymouth East from Weymouth and Portland District.

This year   both winners and runners up are through to the  Regional competition on 28^th March 2010 in Cheltenham.

So I would like you all  to join me in hearty congratulations to Nicky and the East Scouts for again for putting on an incredible performance yet again.

I know you will blow their socks off in the finals….Well done you are doing the District proud.

Regional Cooking Competition

Two teams from Dorset headed up to Cheltenham on Sunday 28^th March for the Regional Cooking Competition. Bransgore Scouts had the right idea and stayed overnight in a hotel whereas Weymouth East, who were away at the Outdoor Show the previous day, headed up on the morning of the competition. With fourteen teams from across both the South and South West spread out over two rooms the atmosphere was tense (well the leaders were) as the teams set out their equipment ready for the 10.30am start. The two Dorset teams were positioned next to each other, which was nice as the teams get on well and were a support to each.

The leaders were allowed back just prior to the judging time to see the wonderful spread their teams had produced, special mention must go to both teams desserts, Bransgore had changed their dessert after the county competition –which was the only change to either teams menu- and produced a perfect sponge syrup pudding whilst Weymouth East stuck with their delicious Eton Mess.

At the presentation ceremony the teams discovered they had received identical scores meaning they were guaranteed equal placing and at the end of the afternoon it was discovered that they had taken joint eighth place, a great position for two teams at their first regional event. As the cars were packed up for the long journey home Team Dorset left the building with huge smiles on their faces knowing they had done their County proud, and taking note of all they had learned, hoping to be back next year, now where is that recipe book.

St George's Day 25th April 2010    

The entire District celebrated St George's Day at the Easton Methodist Church, Portland. Approximately 200 members paraded from the Senior School  to Easton Methodist Church. Many Chief Scout Awards were presented to the younger members as well as leaders achieving awards for their many years dedicated to Scouting. These ranged from 5 years to 30 years!

Over £200 was raised for "Julia's House"; the chosen charity for this year.

District Banner Camp 4th - 6th June 2010

The District and County Banner Competitions are where select teams enter a strictly run competition which is designed to showcase the teams' knowledge and experience with "Back to basics" Scouting. The winning team from the District competition will then go on to represent the District at the County competition. The winning team are able to hold on to the coveted flag for a year.

County Banner   2nd - 4th July 2010

The finalists from each of the District competitions all convene to prove who has the best Scouting Skills within Dorset!

Goose 2010   August

All of the sections, groups within each District in Dorset will all convene at Budden's Farm to celebrate a superb camp. The Scouts stay at the camp for a week and are able to try activities both on and off site which may not ordinarily be available to them; Quads, high ropes, gliding, abseiling, paint balling, power boating, canoeing, rafting, orienteering, hill walking, micro-lighting  are just a few of the activities. This camp is an experience never to be forgotten!