Over the February half term over 60 youngsters from the local area took to the stage to present the Blyth Valley Scouts Gang Show. The Scouts put on 6 performances from the
14th - 18th February at The Phoenix Theatre in Blyth.
The Cubs, Scouts and Explorers performed a wide range of musical numbers, packed full of song and dance, along with the traditional comedy sketches. The show included a sunny and upbeat 'holiday' section, along with a majestic 'Fire' number. There was also a number based on eighties music, the scouts very own take on the Dr Who theme and a Lady Gaga spectacular.
The curtain is ready to rise for the Scouts performing in the Blyth Valley Gang Show, which is taking place between Tuesday 14th to Saturday 18th February at The Phoenix Theatre in Blyth.
The family variety show features sixty four talented Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders performing a wide range of musical numbers, packed full of song and dance, along with the traditional comedy sketches. This year the show includes a sunny and upbeat 'holiday' section, along with a majestic 'Fire' number. There is also a number based on eighties music and the scouts very own take on the Dr Who theme. The young people have been rehearsing and perfecting the show since October last year and can't wait to hit the stage at the Phoenix.
Over 400 scouts, explorer scouts and leaders from across Northumberland flooded to the countryside last Saturday (15th October 2011) for a huge scouting event. The scouts were taking part in 'Operation Twilight', which is a enormous evasion exercise, becoming more popular and growing in numbers each time, with record breaking numbers this year. The young people, from Blyth, Cramlington, Seaton Delaval, and the surrounding areas, met at St Mary's Church of England Middle School in Belford to register, have their kit checked and a quick safety briefing.
On Thursday 28th July, 38,000 Scouts from nearly every country in the world joined together to celebrate the Opening Ceremony of the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. Scouts and Leaders from Cramlington and Seaton Delaval are in attendance, with many more adult volunteers from the region organising and working at the event.
After months of planning, preparation and anticipation, Scouts from over 200 countries arrived in Kristianstad, Sweden to experience a trip of a lifetime, with a spectacular Opening Ceremony starting the adventure. From the main stage, a sea of young people making new friends, laughing and celebrating could be seen. A rainbow of flags from the UK to Brazil, USA to Pakistan, and Indonesia to Kenya could be seen being waved proudly in peace and harmony.
36 Scouts from across Northumberland will arrive at Newcastle International Airport on Monday to fly off to the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. The Scouts will join 4,000 other Scouts from across the UK and 34,000 others from nearly every country in the world for two weeks of activities, fun and making new friends in the most truly international event on the planet.
The UK Scouts are flying to Denmark for three days in which the capital, Copenhagen, will be taken over by the Scouts getting to know each other, seeing the sights and taking part in activities, before they travel to the Jamboree site in the South of Sweden.
7th Cramlington Scout Group presented with the brand new 'Jean Douglas Challenge Cup' by Carol-Ann Phillips
Scouts from across Blyth Valley came together for a brand new 5-A-Side football competition this weekend. Teams of youngsters from Blyth, Cramlington and Seaton Delaval joined at Blyth Community College for a day of sporting competition.
The annual event has had a major revamp this year, changing the name to 'The Jean Douglas Challenge Cup'. Jean dedicated her life to Scouting in Seghill, and was a massive football fan, never missing a Newcastle match. Jean sadly passed away, and is always missed by all in scouting and the community.
On Monday 9th May 2011 a number of Beaver Scouts from 2nd Seaton Delaval Scout Group made a visit to the Blyth Battery to see the Military and Local Heritage museum. The youngsters took a guided tour around the coastal war site, learning about how the buildings were used, and gained a taste of everyday life in Blyth during the wars.
Scout Leaders with their awards and medals at the Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
On Thursday 24th February a number of Scout Leaders from across the Blyth Valley District had their long service and work recognised, with specials awards being presented.
Scouts off to Switzerland for international adventure!
This Friday over 140 cubs, scouts, explorers and leaders from Blyth Valley will be heading off to Kandersteg in Switzerland for 10 days of fun packed adventure. This is to celebrate ten years of the newly reformed scout district for Blyth Valley and will give young people an international experience they will never forget.
The international camp, named K10, has been planned for over two years, and is planned to be ten days of action packed adventure and meeting a range of international friends. From paragliding to water rafting, high ropes and glacier hiking, the scouts will be joining in with a massive range of adrenaline pumping activities.
Stu Bennett from Blyth Valley District Scouts said 'After the two year build up to K10, everyone is on a buzz and ready to head off for ten days of fantastic fun. The experiences and opportunities the scouts will be having are fantastic, and something they really won't forget for a long time'
For more information head over to www.blythvalleyscouts.org.uk or if your interested in joining Scouts go to www.scouts.org.uk/join
This bank holiday weekend over 1000 scouts and guides had an adventure packed weekend braving the elements. The scouts came together at Beanley, near Powburn in Northumberland for the Medieval Marra Camp, the county's biggest scout and guide event.
Blyth Links
Wildlife - With Conservation Officer Kevin O'Hara
Ronnie Campbell - MP for Blyth Valley
Blyth Valley Scouts - Stu Bennett
Alan Hoyle - Basketball and local news
Blyth All-Weather Lifeboat - Barry Elliott
Jo Edwards - Local issues and news
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