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News from the district

Swimming Gala 2012

Taking place at the Lancaster University pool this year’s swimming gala entry forms are now available.   29th September 2012, 4.30pm-6.30pm Beavers & Cubs, 7pm – 9pm Scouts & Explorers Click below for the entry form Swimming Gala Entry Form 2012

Cliff Lister – “Gone Home”

Sad news that Cliff Lister has died in the Hospice on Sunday 19th August aged 86. Older members will remember Cliff as a long time dedicated Scout Leader in the 6th Morecambe and later Centurion Scout Troops. Cliff’s funeral will take place on Friday 24 August at 11.45 pm at […]

First Aid Training

There will be a one day First Aid course in Lonsdale (venue and times to be arranged) on Saturday 11th August. The cost will be around £33 pp (depending on how many participants book). Application forms can be downloaded below and should arrive no later than Friday 28th July (send […]

Wet Weather Shelter, SilverHelme

The official opening of the SilverHelme wet weather shelter took place in wet weather, appropriately, on Tuesday 26th  June 2012. The ceremony was carried out by Susan Reynolds our District President. Introducing proceedings, Mike Nelson, Chairman of the Camp Sites Board, invited all present to stand to observe one minutes […]

James Bond “Gone home”

Sad news that Jimmy Bond- Scout Leader in the 35th Lancaster (St. Joseph’s) group has died on Sunday 24th June. Jimmy had been suffering from Leukaemia but, after treatment, had been showing some improvement. Unfortunately he contracted pneumonia which proved fatal. His funeral will take place on Thursday 5 July […]

Jack Sharples Carries The Torch

16 year old Jack Sharples of Illustrious Explorer Scout Unit in Lancaster (and previously 33rd Lancaster Sea Scouts), will carry the Olympic Torch on Saturday 23rd June 2012 in Warton, nr Lytham-St-Anne’s. Jack’s dad Phil nominated him because of his commitment to sport and helping others to take part. His […]