3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group

County Night Hike March 2010

Paul — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:27:37 +0000

A terrific but cold evening greeted 42 Scout teams from across Greater London South West to the annual County Night Hike around Box Hill, five of which were from 3rd Hampton Hill. Our teams were: Clones – Eddy F and Rosie J leading Ella, Annie, Lily and James H Talons 1 – Rhiannon and Will H [...]

3HH Airgun Competition 15th May 2010

Paul — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:05:05 +0000

Dear all, Please see attached details of our airgun competition. This will be held on 15th May 2010, following our incredibly successful previous event in 2008. Please note that this is open to all leaders, Scouts, 10 year old cubs and any adult family members associated with 3rd Hampton Hill. Overview detail and entry [...]

Final call for Scout camp places

Simon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:27:20 +0000

There are now just 5 places left for this year’s Easter Scout Camp. Based at Phasel’s Wood (near Hemel Hempstead) we’ll be away from Tuesday 6th April to Saturday 10th April 2010. We’re planning to do a number of site activities including climbing, potholing, cresta run, archery and a “mystery” hike – as well as [...]

Sweeping Success at Royal Kingston Shooting Competition

Paul — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:31:07 +0000

The Royal Kingston Airgun competition last weekend saw some exceptional results for 3HH. Well done to everyone that took part and had a go. The overall headline results for 3HH were: U12 Pistol – Gold Jacob H U12 Rifle – Gold Jamie S; Silver Lilly P; Bronze Jacob H. An overall clean sweep with Lucy R [...]

Kicking Karate Adventure

JohnW — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:22:26 +0000

As if there weren’t enough excitement already, this week the combined Scout Troops had a karate demonstration. Clare, an advanced Black Belt and Karate Instructor, bravely took on an electrically charged hall full of 3HH’s finest. She quickly assessed the required level of physical demands needed to keep control of the enthusiastic Scouts and after [...]

Quasar Trip – 16 & 19 March 2010

Simon — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:31:34 +0000

Don’t forget to get your forms and money in for the Quasar trip on 16th March (Claws) and 19th March (Talons). It’ll be a great opportunity to blow off a little end of term steam before we go away to camp. Cost is £9.50 person and the deadline for returns is Friday 7th March 2010. [...]

Beavers Tea Party

Jane — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:31:16 +0000

Bliss, the special care baby charity, provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies across the UK. 3HH’s Beavers decided to get involved with the “cake a difference” week in order to fundraise for this great charity. After a rather messy cake decorating session, the parents came back a bit early to enjoy a [...]

Inaugural Scouts Saturday Shooting Session

Simon — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:37:31 +0000

Today saw the first meeting of what’s hoped to be a regular Saturday shooting session at 3HH. We already have a rich history of successful shooters and we hope with these extra practice sessions we can bring throw the next batch of competitors. Fifteen budding shooters came along with a variety of prior [...]

Body Popping ‘tastic

JohnW — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:35:46 +0000

Continuing this term’s Fitness Challenge theme, 3rd Hampton Hill’s scouts have been trying a variety of sports and fitness experiences. This week Claws and Talons Troops were thrilled to host visits by Alex “Mechanikool P” Peters. Mechanikool is former UK popping champion 2006 and is so far the only popper to have represented the UK [...]

Scouts explore the mystic East

Simon — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:14:59 +0000

As part of this term’s Fitness Challenge theme, 3rd Hampton Hill’s scouts have been trying a variety of sports and fitness experiences. This week we were lucky enough to try our hand at the ancient Chinese art of Tai chi. As you will see from the videos below an unusual sense of calm and serenity descended [...]