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Grimsdyke hike - you don't have to be grim...

Congratulations to both Cetendone teams who completed the Grimsdyke Hike this weekend. But particularly to the Hiking Hippos who came 8th overall despite their having to carry full expedition packs all weekend as they needed to comply with D of E rules, where other teams were able to use lightweight daypacks. We look forward to the presentations next week.

Menna 29/11/11

Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 13:02
 
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Ain't no mountain high enough..ain't no valley low enough.

Although Scarlett, Caitlyn, James and Angus may disagree. A tough climb up Tryfan on 25 October with conditions wet and slippy on the rock. This was followed by a walk in the dark to our wild camp site for the night. We definately had the mountain to ourselves - who else would want to be around in the rain half way up a mountain in Snowdonia in late October? But everyone had a warm dry night. The next morning was dry and bright as we descended to Pen y Pass and caught the Sherpa bus back to the cars and then to the legendary Pinnacle cafe for tea and fry up.

 
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If you go down to the woods today 3/10/2011

What a great weekend. Cetendone Explorers were joined by older scouts from Cheddington, Ivinghoe & Pitstone and Aston Clinton for a weekend at Braid Wood. No need for a mess tent due to the phenomenal weather. The group of 22 spent the afternoon playing lazer quest. Nicki Reeve then cooked us a curry feast after which the scouts did a blind obstacle course through the woods following a 250 metre rope course. Thanks to our helpers from the other groups and Iain Holliday.

Luckily for a couple of our Explorers what goes on camp, stays on camp!!

The next event, Kite surfing in March, will have to try hard to beat this one.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 October 2011 13:48
 
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New term, new programme, new starters

A big welcome to James and Sam who joined us for our first meeting of the new term.

A sad goodbye to Charlie Storr who has resigned as Explorer leader to concentrate on his next sailing challenge - a transatlantic crossing.

All the Explorers and Leaders shared what they would like to acheive by Christmas:

Menna - take some Explorers up a mountain, and down again!

Ian Hale - get the group Exec committee running

Chris - help run some fund raising activities

Fred - make real progress with D of E

Jerome - do some walks

James - become part of the group

Sam - become part of the group

Katie - progress with D of E

Scarlett - climb a Welsh mountain

Caitlyn - do some more walking

Charlie - win a prize a Grimsdyke

Emily - beat the boys at Monopoly (again!)

Dan - climb Snowdon, complete Grimsdyke & complete D of E bronze

Jay - complete Grimsdyke

Tom - make new friends and complete Grimsdyke

Dave - get Explorers to run their own meeting on 17 Oct

So now we've said it - we need to JFDI

Last Updated on Monday, 26 September 2011 11:02
 
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Arty Farty 28/29/30 May 2011

Explorers got all Arty Farty at the Mentmore Arts Festival over the Bank Holiday. Their exhibition will lead towards their Creative Arts badge

Last Updated on Friday, 10 June 2011 07:57
 
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