Chariot Pioneering 26th June 2024 (updated 26th June 2024) | By Sean Edwards On Monday, the Explorers partook in Pioneering challenge to build an a frame and walk it a set distance, usually in a race. The frame is manned by a jockey who helps the legs swing when pivoted to move the frame. A few photos are available below.
D of E Bronze Expedition 23rd June 2024 (updated 23rd June 2024) | By Sean Edwards Well done to our 7 Explorers who passed their D of E Bronze Qualifying Expedition in Ashdown Forest this weekend. The Bronze Expedition is a two day expedition, with one night spent camping. There should be six hours minimum of activity planned each day, with at least three of these hours journeying. D of E expeditions teach: First aid and emergency procedures An awareness of risk and health and safety issues Navigation and route planning. Campcraft, equipment and hygiene. Food and cooking. Countryside, Highway and Water Sports Safety Codes. Observation recording and presentations. Team building. Some photos are available below.
Slip N Slide 17th June 2024 (updated 17th June 2024) | By Sean Edwards Tonight the unit members constructed and then used a slip n slide. Whilst it could have been warmer, the weather was fairly kind with sunshine and no rain! Some of the Explorers managed to slide the full 25 metres which is impressive, others had less solid techniques getting less than 5 metres! Some photos are available below:
Kwik Cricket 11th June 2024 (updated 11th June 2024) | By Sean Edwards On Monday the Explorers took part in a game of Kwik Cricket. Well done to the winning team who scored significantly more than the other! We did learn Explorers need to practise throwing a ball in a straight line as there were a large number of wide throws!!!
