Yep the 1st's have got another trophy to add to the bulging trophy cabinet. This years District Night Hike Champions are ...drumroll please.... the 32nd Sheffield (1st Stocksbridge) Scout Troop!
The event started on Friday night at Ecclesfield Scout Hut. We entered 2 patrols this year led by Matt and Adam. They had to hike from Ecclesfield to Chapeltown by a most diabolical route completing 7 bases on the way. The scouts then bedded down for the night at Chapeltown HQ, I'd say sleep but I'm not too sure much actually took place! After breakfast the scouts then did a few fun quizzes and chilled out under the sun before moving onto the Taybarns for lunch.
The combinations of food tried were staggering, ice cream and Gammon being on one plate. The ice cream machine took a beating along with the years supply of Chocolate fudge cake that one member of our troop managed! However they had chance to walk this off with a stroll back to Hesley Wood.
Here we were joined by the Cubs and Beavers from all over the district for an afternoon of fun activities. The sun shone and everyone had a great time. In the evening we finished up with a short service and with an equally short (boo) campfire.
