News Archive

We are pleased to report that the Groups Sea Cubs, Scouts and their Families managed to prepare and fill 20 boxs this year, for the Samaritans Christmas Box appeal. This was a tremendous effort.

These boxes have been delivered to the appeal collection point already, and will soon be on their way to children in need somewhere in the world.

A big Thank You to everyone involved.

Samaritan's Purse website.

Actor and TV action man Peter Duncan is set to take on a new challenge as Chief Scout.

Famous for his round-the-world expeditions, as well as his stint on Blue Peter and Duncan Dares in the 1980's, Peter is delighted to be breaking new ground with the Scout Movement.

As Peter, a former Cub Scout, takes up his five-year appointment, he follows in the footsteps of only eight others who have held the role of Chief Scout since Baden-Powell.

Photos from the Haarlem Jamborette camping trip from 28th July to 6th August 2003 are available - check out the Gallery pages!

The Black Dam Sea Scout Group is now affiliated with the 1st AFLOAT Water Activity Team of the 1st Basingstoke (Trinity Methodist) Scout Group.

1st AFLOAT's training facilities are located at The Hawley Lake Sail Training Center, near Minley.

The centre boasts excellent facilities which include :-

• A safe and controlled environment for learning

• A large lake (45 acres) of clean, safe water.

• A secure compound on Ministry of Defence property.

• Warm changing rooms (separate male and female).

• A club house with bar and refreshments

• Easy car parking.

Further information is also available on the website.

01 October 2002

Diana Taylor (Akela) has been awarded the Medal of Merit for 15 years outstanding service to Scouting.

The Medal of Merit was presented to Diana by Bob Lock, District Commissioner for Basingstoke East, this evening at the Eastrop Community Centre.

Congratulations, Diana!