photons, particles, collisions

OK - a bit short notice so we weren't able to book climbing - we'll do that in next term's prog - but we can do quasar and bowls at AMF Harlescott on Thursday 26 March 8:30-10:30 pm (so the drum corps peeps can join us).

I can get 10 of you from Leaton if that's easier than transporting yourselves to Harlescott - just ask!

Drum Corps...............Thursday 26th March

Drum Corps will meet this Thursday 26th March - usual time and place!

Eggstremely good science.....................

Archery practice dates.........................

Here is the list of practices for those who are going to the Archery Nationals and anyone else who wants to shoot.  Please note there are a couple of changes to the dates and times previously given.

 

Sunday 12th April 1PM to 4PM 

Saturday 18th April 10AM to 1PM

Sunday 26th April 1PM to 4PM

Sunday 3rd May 10AM to 1PM

 

All sessions are at the Bowbrook archery field and the cost is £3 per session. 

 

Don't forget it's normal practice this Sunday at Sundorne School. 2-4pm £2, no uniform.

Hooray........it's nearly archery camp time!

 

It's nearly National Scout Archery Camp time again.  This is a great weekend packed with archery, fun activities and the chance to win medals!
Open to everyone (irrespective of ability so Phil is safe then!), who will attend several practice sessions leading up to the camp.  We leave from PGL at 6PM on Friday the 8th of May, travelling by minibus to Hertfordshire, returning on Sunday at about 7PM.
The total cost is £50, and is payable by Friday 13th of March at the latest along with a completed permission form.
Any questions, please give Phil a call on 07733 189916.

Corndon Cottage............................

A lovely evening and a fantastic burger for tea!  Thanks for the hospitality Explorers.
  

Coming to Corndon

Here's a map with Corndon Cottage on it for those needing to find us (Phil and Phil) - just follow the purple line until you find it! 

Drum Corps cancelled..........

Roger has had to cancel the Drum Corps meeting this Thursday evening.

Wet, smelly and muddy..............great fun!

This is our piece of woodland that the Scouts started to coppice back at the beginning of February...

And here it is, finished off by the Explorers, ready for Dog Violets and Fritillary butterflies...

Well done to everyone who took the time to learn a new skill and improve our environment a little bit!

Scotland!

It's time to book up for winter mountain walking at Easter! The mountain group are taking us to Glen Coe this Easter and it is a great chance to take your mountain walking to the next level and challenge yourself! I really enjoy the week and aim to go - they need firm bookings very soon (we've been talking about it for a few weeks now) so let me know if you are coming!
Here a pic of me relaxing after a bit of climb last time I was with them in Glen Coe when we were climbing Ben Nevis!

Getting together... Going to the top!

Our next meeting will be a district event on:

Wednesday 4 March 
Start time 7.45pm

Adam Booth will be giving a talk about his Everest Ascent.

(Hey! he looks like my fb profile pic (except I was only half way up Ben Nevis but just as pleased to have got there... :) )

This will be at:
Walker House
Radbrook Campus 
Shrewsbury
SY3 9BJ

Refreshments will be available

Maybe we could bring some suitably themed cake or goodies to contribute to the refreshments? Let me know if you can! A prize for the most Everesty contribution if we have a few of you bringing some!

Please wear at least a bit of uniform! Our ADC Explorers will be there so we ought to look at least a little bit scouty! 

Corndon Cook-in!

Next w/e 7-8 March we will have a practice expedition for the new DofE groups hiking to Corndon Cottage.

The cottage is owned by friends and family of Jonathan Walton - our friend and county archery leader - it is a privilege to be allowed to use the cottage so I expect everyone to respect the cottage and its environment!

Other explorers are welcome to come for the afternoon/evening to help cook and to share the cottage for a chilled weekend away! Here are the forms and a kitlist for the expedition - you are supposed to plan this yourselves for the assessed expedition but as it's the first practice here is a suggestion! You can check out the official guidance on expedition kit (and a lot more advice!) on the eDofE website - here's a link to the kit list advice.

Please book your place! Lots of you have said you want to come but far fewer have booked a place! I will close the booking on Weds when we will buy the food!