Training Camp 2008

This weekend (11th-13th July) we held a training camp at Birzebugia Scouts HQ. The programme was jam packed with training exercises including rescue knots, drill, first aid, SAR and medevac drills and much much more. This activity was the perfect opportunity for the new recruits to practice the Scouting skills which they have learnt during the recent meetings.

18 seconds after sunset

You may realise the increased quality of our photos. This is because the new unit photographer is an award winning photographer!! That's right chris is taking our photos now :)

The recruits doing pushups. Alan's veins are popping while Ellul is putting on his tough guy face. Zack is wishing he had brought his redbull along!

Chris, Zack and Terrence during knotting instructions

Chris and Alan giving it their all during a medevac while Keith BP is relaxed as a casualty

On Saturday evening Charles picked us up and transported us to the starting point for the Night Navigation exercise. This was significantly longer and more challenging than navex I but all the teams made it to the finish point in time for a SAR & Medevac exercise. Then it was time to go home and get some rest!!

Another Desktop background.

Sunday was Terrence's birthday, he enjoyed the beginning of it walking in some of Malta's nicest backlands. Happy Birthday Terrantus!!

A big thank you goes out to GSL Jesmond and all at B'Bugia Scouts for the use of their beautiful HQ!!

Mo$es

Sliema Scout Group BBQ Adventure

On Tuesday 22nd July we at the Sliema Scout Group will be holding our Annual fundraising BBQ. There are two main aims for this BBQ. One is to raise money in order to pay off the Group's expenses which include maintanance to our HQ and equipment, electricity, gas and water expenses and to buy new stuff in order to improve the quality of activities which we can provide to our members.

The second aim of the BBQ is to bring all the members together (whether they are Cubs, Scouts or Ventures) along with their parents and close family and friends in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. After all we are all part of the same community!

In true Scouting fashion the BBQ is always loads of fun and a great place to catch up with old friends or make new ones! Apart from the delicious meal there's always a raffle and some other fun activities including live entertainment and some awards to be given out.

Please come and support the Group, its members, leaders and the Council, who have kindly organised the event! This sort of activity only happens once a year and this is your chance to help out!

To book contact your son's section leader.

See you all there!!!!
Mo$es

SVS at the Sea

Last Saturday was a double shot of Unit activities with an afternoon of canoeing which was followed by a BBQ.

The VSL demonstrating the proper use of a paddle to George and the other recruits

The Unit spent an afternoon on canoes practicing various techniques and paddle strokes. This activity was the first step in a training programme which will culminate in an expedition to be held in September/October. Our exercise took us across Marsamxett Harbour and around Manoel Island, dodging boats in the process.

The BBQ

After rinsing off the canoes we headed to Sliema for a BBQ. The feast included burgers, sausages, ribs and chicken wings with a side of salad ala Rubei and George's secret honey sauce.

Martin feasting happily

The BBQ also served as a farewell (or FOP) for Peter who announced his departure from the Unit in a heartfelt speech. Peter has been a member of our Group for about 8 years now and joined the Unit in 2006. He served as a member of the executive committee for a number of months and was recently helping out in the Troop as a junior leader.

Good bye Pete!!

Peter giving his farewell speech!

The party did not end there; after letting the food settle in our stomachs we went out for a night swim. After that we cleaned up and headed home.

The next activity on our OPs Plan is a Training Camp for the recruits. This will be held in a top secret location next weekend (11th-13th July). The camp will include various training exercises and command tasks as well as a night navex.

until then,

Mo$es