Dear Members, We met last night (18 August) with the Regional Commissioners and – with helpful input from legal and medical professionals – are working to understand not only what is legally permissible in terms of Scouting activities, but also what is in the best interest of our members. Having heard the input of our…
Greetings all, and what a pleasure to share with you all the fun and exciting stories of what’s been happening in our region. We hope you enjoy the read. Western Cape Scouter – June Remember to stay on course for the #HikeToMahikeng challenge to all Groups, districts or whoever wants to get a team together.…
We are delighted to share with you a bumper edition of our newsletter which Mauro our editor has put together and I hope you will find encouraging and fun to read during this lock down period. Western Cape Scouter – March 2020
The Rayner Trophy was held at Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre. Great use was made on the first day of the new loop starting at the dam, up to the Adirondack hut and joining the cycle track to descend via the northern most boundary at Hawequas. The second day comprised a loop across the Spruit River…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS South Africa The Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa sets out the role and eligibility criteria for members of the Governing…
As you are aware, the Constitution of SCOUTS South Africa stipulates that registered Scout Groups that have signed a SPA can elect two people onto the Scout Board. Prof Brian Figaji’s term is coming to an end on the Scout Board and one vacancy exists. Nomination criteria to serve on the governing Board of SCOUTS…
The Gordon Shield was held this past weekend at Hawequas. It took the form of a Regional standing camp competition where Patrols of 8 Scouts camp under canvas, built gadgets and carried out other activities which were evaluated. Saturday was a beautiful day whereas Sunday was more challenging with lots of rain. Well done to…
The Upton Shield is a day hiking competition for junior Scouts under the age of 14½. This year it took place at the Helderberg Nature Reserve at Somerset West. Congratulations to 2nd Bergvliet for winning the competition.
The Rayner Trophy is an overnight hiking competition for senior Scouts between the age of 14½ and 18. This year it took place from Bains Kloof across Canetsfontein and into Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre which was the overnight stop. The second day took Scouts south of Hawequas on a boomerang loop (back to Hawequas). The…
Calling all midgy Oompa-Loompas from Loompaland; all kiddle-eating and dream-collecting Giants of Giant-Country; all itchy-scalped, square-toed, childer-hating witches; all hairy, dirty, bird-pie loving twits; all creatures what lives in Peach Pips and beyond. We is challenging you to be joining us at the Base of Sea Scouts, where the works of Roald Dahl and your…