Category Archives: 14th Sale Blog

14th Sale Scouts is taking part in the Big Battery Hunt….a scheme designed to collect in used batteries to prevent them becoming landfill. Returned batteries will be recycled, thus helping the environment. This is an on-going project and all sections are involved. It will count towards the Conservation badge, as well as being the rightContinue reading “Big Battery Hunt”

Young Leaders are Explorer Scouts who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. They play an active role in the section, bringing a range of fresh ideas to the table, and act as positive role models for the young people they work alongside. We were delighted to award YasContinue reading “Congratulations to our Young Leaders”

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from all Sale districts turned up to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.  All the children were smartly turned out and did a great job to raise money for the Poppy Appeal which helps the British Legion support our Armed Forces today, to help those serving their country and their families. Continue reading “Poppy collection”

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts did 14th Sale proud this morning as they attended the Remembrance Day Parade to remember those who have lost their lives in service.  It was a particularly poignant event as the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War was commemorated.

Ross, Lucy and Emily gave up their Saturday to attend the Patrol Leader Training Day.  They had a great time and were proud of their certificates.  They learned a great number of skills, all of which will stand them in good stead for the future.  It won’t be long before they’re all leading their ownContinue reading “The next generation of leaders….”

The weather was not in our favour this weekend, so reluctantly the Survival Camp was re-worked into a Survival skills day.  The kids made the best of it and once again had the opportunity to try out many things, some for the first time.  What was great, was meeting and working with the Cubs fromContinue reading “Making the best of it…..”

Our team from 14th Sale had a bee-rilliant time walking around Manchester looking for the bee hunt.  They met loads of great people along the way, and were great ambassadors for our group.  They had a great time chatting with the armed police who do an amazing job protecting our city. The Scouts were fascinatedContinue reading “Manchester Bee Hunt”

September saw the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all get back to business.  They all hit the ground the running with busy first nights back.  Some of the first week back activities included tomahawks, archery, shooting, dodgeball, developing a code of conduct for the group.   Looks like there’s going to be another dynamic and exciting yearContinue reading “Back to business!”

Where to start… what to say…  Chamboree 2018 was everything we had expected and more! Chamboree is an international Scout Camp for Scouts and Guides, held every four years in Cheshire.  This year,  14th Sale came along for a week of Scouting fun and activities.  And what better way to start the event than withContinue reading “Chamboree 2018”

                    19th July saw an impressive turn out (our biggest yet) for the AGM in the hut.  It was a great celebration of everything that makes 14th Sale awesome. Young people were invested, Andrew and Liz received their Wood badges, and Roberta was welcomed as oneContinue reading “2018 AGM”