Hi

For some strange reason I have agreed to do the job of DESC. What's that? Someone everyone else complains to and asks's for help... For those of you who don’t know me yet I’m Chris MOORE T:07881511550 e: mooresoft@hotmail.co.uk. I used to be a cub, scout & venture @ Thurnscoe, I then had a break from scouting to concentrate on work and start a family, and now through my own 3 children, have been dragged back into scouting.

Scouting for me is about having fun and doing ‘stuff’ that you wouldn’t otherwise get chance to do. I’d like to make this blog an information centre, link to useful sites/info and calendar of forthcoming events.

02.10.07 7pm @ Elsecar Heritage - Explorer/Fellowship meeting

05-07.10.07 @ Hesley - Explorer Camp/Climbing

10.11.07 evening @ Wombwell - Swimming Gala

14.10.07 midday @ Silverwood - Cross Country

11.11.07 - St Georges day parades

17.11.07 - Scout Challenge & Bonfire @ Silverwood

December 07 Explorer Xmas party

31.12.07 New Years Eve Disco/party

Spring 08 Fellowship Challenge

We need to know what ‘stuff’ you want to do, to start planning a yearly calendar.

Apex Extreme Challenge

We're looking for teams of four Explorer Scouts to take part in the Apex Extreme Challenge on 12-14 October 2007. This is a not-to-be-missed event and places are limited. If you're interested in taking part let us know as soon as possible, even if you can't get a full team together. Visit the Apex Challenge website for more details.

Update, 20 September: There is less than one month to go now until this year's Apex Extreme. Teams are entering daily. More than 200 Explorers and Network members are expected at this year's event, which takes place on Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire.

For the first time this year's Apex Extreme will feature several activities from a British Army regiment, including tough commando-style assault courses, a rotating climbing wall, and other incredible challenges.

Welcome to our new Blog

This blog is dedicated to Explorer Scouting in Fitzwilliam District. It's a forum for you all to use to pass on news and swap ideas with other Explorers in the District. You can use the Blog to tell us about any activities you're planning, or about things you've already done. Each post has a comments link so you can add your own thoughts.

To start blogging, you just need to request an invite by entering your email address in the 'Get Email Updates' box in the sidebar.