Evolution  Explorer Scout Unit

North West London - Barnet Borough Scout District

Next Explorer Meeting

Wednesday 19th December 2024

Meet 6:45 pm at Finchley Central Tube Station, N3 2RY 

Finish 10:15 pm at Finchley Central Tube Station, N3 2RY 

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We're going to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park
includes ice skating - please book your place on OSM
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Remember to bring your Oyster travel card

Events

Coming up this month, in December,
We have a trip to Wonder Wonderland in Hyde Park.
As we plan for the spring term, we will ask you to share your feedback on what you have enjoyed this term and what could have been even better.

Please book sessions through Online Scout Manager, so we know how many people to expect.

Investiture for new members:
We plan to invest more new members on Wednesday 4th December, our next uniform night (as usual on the first week of the month).

So it would be helpful if new members have bought their Explorer shirt by then, and parents are welcome to come in at 9pm if they would like to watch.


DofE Expedition and training information - please go to the DofE Award page

Southern 50 - 15th Feburary 2025

The annual Southern 50 is a prestigious challenge hike, one of the longest running events of its type in Scouting.

A navigation event in the Chiltern Hills, it has run every year since 1980 and is organised by Greater London North Scout County. There are three routes, 50mile and 50km open to all and a 30km route exclusively for Explorer Scouts. The event is a test of good orienteering skills, as well as physical ability and teamwork. Like any other long-distance challenge, the effort required to last the full course and receive a finishing certificate is an achievement. You can read more about the Southern 50 here: https://southern50.org/  

Book now in Online Scout Manager for a practice hike on Saturday 25th January and the challenge Hike on Friday 14th to Sunday 16th February. Please confirm interest by 18th December as teams need to be booked early to avoid disappointment.


FREE beginner Guide to Fungi

The London Wildlife Trust is offering a beginner’s guide to fungi email course. It is a great way to learn how to identify some fungi you will likely see in London. Click here to sign up for free.

Young Leader and Duke of Edinburgh Award training
It has been great to see so many Explorers joining our Young Leader training on the 2nd Wednesday of every month
and Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition training on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
You do not need to be a young leader or planning to do your DofE expedition with us to get something out of these training evenings.
However, reply to this email if you want to sign up to be a youth leader or do the Duke of Edinburgh's Award for the first time. 

News

Summer Camp - Wales - 2024

Southern 50  2024

Well done to the Evo Explorer team "Veronica's Victims"  who successfully completed the 50 km challenge hike.  

Summer Camp August 2023


An action packed week in Devon, a great time was has by all!


Photos (of the water activities) are saved here: https://adobe.ly/452Ouco


There are also loads on our Facebook page