159th Scout Group

http://www.159glasgowscouts.clyderegion.net/

Beaver Scouts

The Beavers meet on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 – 7.30pm. Our Beaver Motto is "Fun and Friends" and that is exactly what we do – have fun and make new friends. We have lots of different things to do from games and activities in the hall to nature rambles and visits to local places of interest – last session we went to Blair Drummond Safari Park and had a great time. We also have sing songs, learn about how to keep fit and look after our environment, do lots of handcrafts, go on Treasure Hunts as well as having the opportunity to gain badges and awards. Beavers really are great fun and we’d welcome any youngster aged 6 or 7 along to the Colony.     Please contact the Beaver Scout Leader, Sheila Yuill for further info:- sheilayuill@live.co.uk     0141 882 2195

Blair Drummond Safari Park

Cub Scouts

The Cubs at Sherbrooke welcome all young people aged between 8 and 10.5 years old. We are a lively, exciting and friendly Cub ‘Pack’ with young and enthusiastic leaders. We have a very varied programme allowing Cubs to earn at least 2 badges each term and we try to get outdoors as much as possible. In the last 6 months Cubs have been climbing at Braehead and mounting biking in Pollock Park as well as activities at the church hall such as learning about first aid and cooking on fires without utensils! There have also been two opportunities to spend nights away from home at nearby Scout Activity Centres which have been great. What will happen in the next 6 months.…!?

Shelter Building at Cub Camp May 2011

Scouts

Preparing to go on the water @ Lochgoilhead

The Scout Troop meets at the Sherbrooke St Gilbert’s church hall on a Thursday night from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. We are open to boys and girls from 10 - 14.5 years of age.   Our troop nights at the church are aimed at preparing the Scouts for outdoor activities they can undertake at various locations throughout the year. These camps and expeditions include; attendance at the World International Jamboree, weekends away camping at local Scottish sites and attendance at National Events such as the Highland Adventure and the week long camp at Blair Atholl. In the last year boys from the 159th have been able to experience kayaking, cooking in the wild, rock climbing, 5-a-side soccer, hill walking, gorge walking, light weight camping, crate climbing to name but a few.  These events are not just fun, but also help to develop leadership skills and confidence.

The Scout programme has a badge and rewards system that will ensure all activities receive recognition.

 The Troop also assists local charities and has guest speakers in to discuss issues of a local interest.

If your son or daughter is interested in joining then we’d love to hear from them: 

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Explorer Scouts

Back on dry land after kayaking. Learning to Scuba Dive

The “No Limits” Explorer Scouts are our Senior Section and are for young people aged from 14.5yrs until their 18th birthday. Explorers have lots of input to their programme and from quite a small base the Unit is now building nicely. However, there is plenty room for more members so we’d love to see more young people along. Recent Explorer activities include kayaking, climbing, hiking, a Cycling Treasure hunt and an introduction to Scuba Diving. We also have camps and other activities during the year. This summer 5 Explorers represented the Unit at the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden 2011 together with some 30,000 young people from all corners of the Globe. Explorers can also be Young Leaders and several members are presently helping out at Beavers and Cubs. There are also lots of opportunities to take part in Regional, National and International events with other Explorer Scouts and take part in even more fun and adventure with others of Explorer age. Explorers meet at least fortnightly and generally on Wednesdays from 7.30 -9pm with more meetings outwith the main school exam times than when exams are on.  For more info on Explorers please contact the Group Scout Leader,  Stuart Yuill:- stuartmyuill@live.co.uk                       07901 511483

Rainbows and Brownies

Rainbows

Being a Rainbow is all about having fun, making friends, and learning new things. We enjoy playing games, doing arts and crafts, and singing songs. We follow a programme called The Rainbow Jigsaw which involves a wide range of games and activities. 

 Rainbow Guides are the youngest section of the Girl Guide Association, for girls aged 5 – 7 years. 

We meet on most Thursday evenings during the school term, from 6pm - 7pm.

Contacts: Jan Bostock: 427 5794 or     Linda Westwater: 427 7424 .

Brownies

Other Regular Hall Users

Sherbrooke St. Gilbert's Mother & Toddler Group

 

The group provides a friendly, relaxed (although noisy) environment for parents, grandparents and nannies to meet - and of course for the children to meet and play. Tea and coffee is provided as well as refreshments for the children. We have a huge selection of toys, puzzles and books to keep everyone entertained.

We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays               at 10.00 - 11.30am   in the large hall at Sherbrooke St. Gilbert's Church.   Directions can be found on the map on the contact page. Once at the Church, follow the path along the left hand side to the side door. We look forward to seeing you. If you would like further information please contact Stella (07711 343 193) stellalockhart@hotmail.com

We have lots of fun occasions for the children: end of term parties, bouncy castles, Hallowe'en dressing up for kids ( and adults). 

Badminton Club

Enjoy-a-ball 

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Embroidery Group

We are "Stitching for Ourselves" a small group of embroiderers, led by a professional tutor.  We meet on a Thursday afternoon between 1 - 4 pm.  It is a self-funding group, working together to have a lot of fun whilst learning new techniques and improving our standards.  Many different; levels of ability in the group. Please email if you would like further information.

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Women's Group

Zumba

Karate

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