News : Caithness

90th Birthday Celebrations - 26/08/2006 : Caithness : Cubs

Over 60 Cubs enjoyed a Fun Day in Castletown to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Cub Scouts. There are some photos on Caithness.Org in addition to the few here. The day started with activites, followed by a water fight, tea then cake before rounding off with a campfire.

Blair Atholl Jamborette 2006 - 15/07/2006 : Caithness : Scouts

The 30th Scottish International Patrol Jamborette was held at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland. The Jamborette is held every two years in the grounds of the castle. Blair Atholl sees a Scottish and International patrol come together, camp and take part in adventurous activities. The Scottish scouts then offer a period of home hospitality for their foreign friends at the end of the camp, forming life long friendships. As in previous years two patrols of six attended from Caithness. The area also supplied three leaders who attended as staff and helped in the running of the camp. For more details, the history and photos of Blair Atholl Jamborette see: http://www.jamborette.org.uk

20th Anniversary celebrations of Caithness Beaver - 30/05/2006 : Caithness : Beavers

On Tuesday 30th May over 75 Beavers Scouts from all over Caithness gathered at the headquarters of 2nd Thurso Beavers for a very special party to celebrate the Beavers being officially recognised as members of the Scout Movement. Dancing, games and cake were enjoyed by all, the cake was "cut" by the three Adams triplets from 1st Dunnet Bay Beavers. Other Colonies represented were 1st Wick, 1st Thurso and Reay as well as 2nd Thurso. At the end of the party each Beaver Scout was presented with a specially commissioned glass beaver animal.

Wick Old Parish Youth Fellowship Go Climbing - 02/02/2006 : Caithness :

The Youth Fellowship who usually hold meetings at Wick Old Parish Church, had a go on the climbing wall. The group which is a mix of boys and girls of 11+ spent the evening having fun trying to get to the top of the wall and abseiling back down. For many this was their first time climbing. All said that they enjoyed themselves and would like to come back again in the future.

Area Climbing Wall Opens - 03/01/2005 : Caithness :

A climbing wall had been installed in the Wick Scout Hall and was occasionally used until 3 or 4 years ago. On the evening of Monday 3rd January 2005 the climbing wall was officially re-opened by Pete Hill. Pete is the current chairman of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI). At the official re-opening ceremony he praised David Swanson and Bob Kerr, the leaders who brought the climbing wall back into use. After opening speeches, the 20+ eager young climbers present warmed up and then they had their first shots on the climbing wall. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and all were keen to come back soon.