PDF: Fire Lighting
From an 'Altar Fire' to a classic 'Bow and Drill'...Fire lighting and the burning properties of wood. Download the booklet.
Resources
Downloadable Resources - Mainly Cubs
Skills and Activity Ideas - (Tap the image, or call)
PDF: Knife, Saw & Axe
Find out all about the care and use of knives, saws and axes. Most importantly, check the safety advice and what's legal and what isn't. (Being a Scout gives us no more rights to carry these items than anyone else) Stay Safe!
PDF: Lashings
Lashing and whippings from the simple Square Lashing used to secure sliding spars, to the Snake Lashing used to make a table top, plate rack, screen, platform or similar construction.
PDF: Knotting
20 knots and 2 projects - from the easy Figure of Eight & Thumb knot, to the more challenging Turk's Head Woggle.
PDF: Songbook
Most of your favourite campfire songs - some of them you'll know and some new ones. Contributed and compiled by M Crew and 1st/2nd Scouts.
Web: Clip & Climb
Some troops have already made use of Clip and Climb and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There are group rates available.
Contact: Martial Arts
Sam Trickett from East Leake Kickboxing is a Junior National Champion. Contact Sam - sam@kickboxuk.com and 078525 73680
Web: Meet a Creature
"The session was really great and included lots of facts and practical information about the animals being handled"
Contact: Owl Experience
Derby based owl experience in your own Scout hut - Contact Bob, The Owl Experience, 0777 333 1059
Web: Rhythmicity
In our work the children learn that their natural energy and enthusiasm needs to be merged with the rest of the group. Their self-expression must become part of the group – but still retain its individuality