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Congratulations to the team from 7th Bangor, Ashleigh, Bethan, Ben, Conor P and Andrew (a helper with 7th cubs). They were the youngest of 11 teams of explorers to take part in the first County Hike competition to be held in County Down. The competion was held over 10 km in the Mournes and was a test of compass and map skills, stamina and scouting skills. The 7th Bangor team was joint first with the Banbridge team but beat them on the timings for the hike. The team won a Vango Banshee 3-man tent for the group and the County Hike shield, which will be engraved and presented on Parents’ Night on 13 May. Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to organise the event, it was a great success and enjoyed by the participants.

Well done to the Scouts and Explorers who completed this year’s walk from Holywood to Bangor. Please remember to bring in your hard earned sponsor money and your yellow sponsor form. If your sponsors are ticking the gift aid option, please make sure they give their proper name and address.

All Scouts and Explorers – you are invited to the Scout Service in West on Sunday 6 March 2011, at 6.30 pm. We will be in full (neatly pressed) uniforms. I hope your families will be able to join us at this special service.

A reminder to all our Scouts and Explorers! We are taking our usual 16 km stroll, from Seapark car park in Holywood to the Church Halls in West, on Friday 4 March. We will leave the car park at 7.00 pm sharp. Your minimum sponsor (more if you can) of £5 will guarantee you a hotdog and drink at the end of the walk! As always, parents are welcome to join us.

Welcome back to all Scouts and Explorer Scouts. We meet in the Church Hall on Friday 17 September 2010 at 7.30 pm. We have started our Scout and Explorer programmes for the new year and will complete them after we all get together on Friday.