Cubs from all three of our packs joined cub scouts from across the Barnsley District for a day trip to Leicester, home of the National Space Centre. A fantastic day was had by all; many of the young people having…


About Rob Robinson
South Yorkshire County Media & Comms team. Outside of Scouting, I'm a technology meddler, an Enterprise Architect, a mental health advocate, I'm married and a father of two.
Fast Forward: Edition 1 – the week ahead, reminders and more
Each Sunday, as part of our “Rewind” series we normally look back over our week of Scouting. Recapping and linking back to posts of the week. It’s been the holidays, so this week it’s a “Fast Forward” post instead; focusing on upcoming events and getting info to you.
Bella Vista Cubs visit Team Katalyst Parkour (in pictures)
Those of you with a sensitive disposition should avert your eyes because our Bella Vista Cubs proved, once again, that they have limited to no fear this evening. After some basic ground rules, a warm-up routine and instruction around the…
National Coal Mining Museum – Cub Sleepover Day 2
After approximately 5 hours sleep, Sunday was finally upon us. After marshmallows on stove tops (because Mike deemed it too cold to go outside in the snow making a fire!), Christmas cards, reindeer hot chocolate and many more crafts, it…
National Coal Mining Museum – Cub Sleepover Day 1
So, today brought a very cold start, one which the leaders were feeling the most whilst the cubs were feeling that a t-shirt would suffice! We split into two groups, santa visit in the morning, and santa visit in the…
Lego Camp – Sunday (round-up)
What a weekend! Sunday could not have been more a full on day. The Cubs (and leaders) had a blast rounding off the weekend at Legoland. The leaders were so busy with the kids that no opportunity arose to share…
Lego Camp Sunday (photos)
After a late night Friday and a busy Saturday, you’d have thought the kids would have been shattered come Sunday morning. The kids are saving their exhaustion for parents Sunday evening because a day at Legoland is too much of…
Lego camp – Saturday (photos and video)
The coach arrived at the site just after 10 pm on Friday evening; with some very excited Cub Scouts and a driver not overjoyed at bringing a big bus down the single track roads that are the approaches to the site….
The chaos of Lego Camp begins!
Albeit a little late the coach arrived and we departed at 18:30! We’re now awaiting arrival to a service station so the leader team can have a well-deserved coffee and McDonalds dinner stop… The coach smells of an assortment of…