Scouts from both the Moddey Dhoo Troop and the Phoenix Troop took part in the Island Scout Camp over the 11. – 13. July 2014, at the Crossags Camp Site in Ramsey. The Icelandic Tents had been set up by the Explorers the previous night (thank you) so after sorting gear out, we walked down […]

Our Section Leaders will soon be taking names of those Cubs, Scouts and Explorers who wish to work on the Scoreboards during the Festival of Motorcycling (MGP that was). Everyone must be able to commit to the full four days of races, however if numbers are over subscribed then you may be limited to just […]

Over the weekend three of our Leaders were presented with their Wood Badges. This means they have completed a wide range of training modules, which all Leaders within Scouting have to do. Assistant Scout Leader  Mark Gelling, received his Wood Badge at the Island Camp and Beaver Leaders Jackie Russell and Lee Rumney, received theirs […]

On Sunday 14. July 2014, Thursday and Tuesday Beavers took part in the Island Beaver Sports Day at Gymn’s FC. Conditions were good and the sun shone. Seven Beaver Colonies took part in the Sports Day, and events included running races, egg and spoon races, sack races, skipping races, ball and cup races and space […]

INVESTITURES Charlie joined Thursday Beavers mid-way through the Summer Term, just before TT Week. He really enjoyed his first meeting and was ready to come back for more Scouting. At our last meeting we invested Charlie into the Thursday Beaver Colony. He received his Certificate, badges and scarf. Welcome Charlie – we hope you enjoy […]

On Saturday 5. July 2014, ten Leaders from the Group took a MiDAS Minibus Driving Course. There was an intense theory session followed by an arduous exam. After a brief break everyone had to show they could drive a fully loaded minibus safely under the watchful eye of the driving examiner. We are pleased to […]

The Phoenix Troop has at long last go its own Facebook Group. This Group is only open to  members of the Troop and their parents. All letters that are sent out by email will also be posted in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixtroop/

The Summer Camp is fast approaching and we remind everyone who is going that full payment of the camp is due by the 30. June 2014. Payment can be made at either a Section Meeting or by sending in the Payment Card and remittance to the address on the card. Final Information, including Kit Lists […]

On Sunday 15. June 2014, twelve boys from Thursday Beavers took part in the Island Beaver Fun Orienteering Event. It was a sunny, hot morning when all the Beavers met at the 2nd Onchan Scout Hall. From there they headed down to Molly Quirk’s Glen. Ten clues were located around the Glen, which the Beavers […]

Scouts from both our Troops and members of the Onchan District Explorer Unit, took a trip to Blackpool on Saturday 14. June 2014. It was an early start, with everyone meeting at the Sea Terminal for 06:30. The Seacat arrived in Liverpool on time and we were soon on the coach on our way to […]