The epic St. George & the Dragon story as told by members of 2nd Onchan Scout Group.

The annual all Island St. George’s Day Parade & Service was held on Sunday 21. April 2013. This year the event was organised by a small team of 2nd Onchan Leaders. The centre of Onchan came to a standstill as around 700 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders led by Onchan Silver Band paraded […]

St. George’s Day Parade going ahead as planned. Service will be in the Park. We will see you all at the Onchan Community Centre Car Park for no later than 2.15pm.

CHIEF SCOUT’S BRONZE AWARD Last week George C. from Thursday Beavers gained his Chief Scout’s Bronze Award. This prestigious Award can only be achieved by Beavers who have completed all six of their Beaver Scout Challenge Awards (Promise, Friendship, Fitness, Creative, Global and Outdoor). It can take up to two years to complete these challenges […]

Rowan W. from Thursday Beavers moved up to the Snaefell Cub Pack last week. Rowan unfortunately missed his last Beaver meeting, so Jackie presented him with his Moving On certificate and badge at the end of his first Cub meeting on Wednesday. We have really enjoyed having Rowan in Beavers. He has been enthusiastic and […]

The Group is holding a Quiz Night for all members, Family members and supporters on Friday 10. May 2013. Prizes for the top free prizes and special rounds for younger children. During the evening everyone will enjoy a baked potato supper.  Tickets are now on sale from Section Leaders. Full details can be found in […]

Our Group Treasurer Jim Burton, after forty plus years, retired last night. Jim was the Groups longest serving member and the contribution he has made to the Group and Scouting has been immense. At a small retirement party held in the Scout Hall, Jim was presented with a special Group Scarf and Made an Honouree […]

Over the weekend Manannan Cubs held there re-arranged weekend of adventure at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuits Centre.  Activities included treasure hunts, snow ball fights, raft building, bowling, swimming at the NSC, laser blast, fun barn, hiking and a few goes on a very snowy assault course.  The sun was shining all weekend, which helped us carry […]

We have thirty Cubs, Scouts and Explorers going on the Waddecar Camp, along with seven Leaders. Over the past few weeks we have been busy finalising the programme and booking activities. Some of the off site activities we have booked include two hours of skiing at Rossendale Outdoor Ski Centre (don’t worry if you can’t […]

Scouts from 2nd Onchan, will once again be helping run the Scoreboards at this years TT Races in June. If any Scout wishes to take part, names will be taken at a Scout Meeting in the next few weeks, or you can email 2ndonchan@manx.net and say what job you wish to do (Tear Off, Clocks, […]