Spring News

Below is a copy of the Newsletter which is going out with this terms Subs Form St. George’s Day A reminder that this year’s St. George’s Day is on Sunday 13. April and this year it is taking place in Onchan. Letters are available from all Leaders and can also be downloaded from the Group […]

Mountain Bike Camp

A joint camp is being held for members of the Moddey Dhoo Troop and the Phoenix Troop over the weekend of the 26. – 27. April 2008, based at Watertrough Cottage. Details can be downloaded here

Email Notification

If you are reading this you are on the Internet and probably have an email address. Most Leaders in the Group have email and email is used increasingly to send out letters (think of all the trees it saves). Group Members (and their parents too if possible) are asked to ensure that their Section Leaders […]

Millennium Way Hike

Well done to Alex M. of the Moddey Dhoo Troop  and Matthew A., Callum T., and Freddy Q. of the Phoenix Troop who all completed the Millennium Way over the weekend of the 22. – 23. March 2008. Distance hiked was 26 miles.

Fitness Challenge Cycle

As part of the Fitness Challenge Award, six Scouts from the Phoenix Troop took part in a 20 mile cycle ride on Sunday 16. March 2008. This is the final part of the Award and it is hoped that the Scouts will be awarded their Badges in a couple of weeks.

Tesco Vouchers

The Group is collecting Tesco Computers for School Vouchers to obtain equipment for the Group. All vouchers are gratefully received and should be handed into Section Leaders who will forward them to Yvonne Craig who is coordinating the collection.

New Lighting for Scout Hall

New lights are currently being fitted in the Hall. These are expensive ‘ball proof’ fittings and the high frequency fluorescent tubes will give a better quality of light than the old fittings, as well as lasting longer.

Troop Sunday Hike

Only five Scouts took part in the Sunday Hike on the 9. March 2008, which was a little disappointing. Two Leaders and two dogs also took part. It was cold and windy, but sunny too. The route took us to the top of Snaefell, then down to the Mountain Road and up the ridge that […]

Scout Super Splash Success

There was success for both Cubs and Scouts at this years Scout Super Splash, held at Peel Swimming Pool on the 8. March 2008. The Snaefell Cub Scout Pack Team came second in their class and the Phoenix Troop ‘B’ Team came first in their class. Well done to all.

Troop Hike

The Scouts who are taking part on the Troop Hike on Sunday 9. March 2008, can now view the route we will be taking, by clicking on the image on the left. We are meeting at the Bungalow, Snaefell for 10:00. Finish is at Laxey promenade for 15:30.