Category Archives: Scouts

Mixing it up in Pirongia

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

Yesterday I decided to continue my trek from Hamilton Airport (close to Mystery Creek, where I finished up at Jamboree) and cut across to Pirongia, rather than backtrack and tackle Mount Pirongia. This proved a good decision, because I’m still yet … Continue reading →

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A man in uniform

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

‘Women like a man in uniform’ is a widely-held belief. Therefore, I’ve never understood why my current Scout uniform has not had the same appeal to the fairer sex as the crisp ‘Officer and a Gentleman’ Navy whites, ‘Top Gun’ … Continue reading →

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Jamboree pics: a fun adventure

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Stuart Fleming

The five days I spent at the 19th NZ Jamboree were stunning. Highlights included: Being welcomed by a vocal bunch of Scouts at the main gate as I completed my Auckland-to-Hamilton stretch of Te Araroa, and being whisked to Fuse … Continue reading →

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Laughs with Roskill Rovers

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

I spent last evening chatting and laughing with some of the Roskill Rover Crew. It never ceases to amaze me how diverse, yet similar, we are in SCOUTS! Awesome to learn of their plans to go tramping in the New … Continue reading →

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Helping out The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

Here’s a way for us to do a good turn for another top-notch youth organisation… The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award has just been selected by Sovereign Sunshine as a worthy not-for-profit, and now need our votes – the more … Continue reading →

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Happy International Volunteer Day!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

To all the fabulous volunteers (both in SCOUTS and other organisations) I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with over the years… YOU ROCK! Give yourselves a pat on the back and bask in the glow of your day … Continue reading →

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Kerikeri Cubs look skyward

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Stuart Fleming

I had the pleasure last night of rocking along to Kerikeri Cubs and helping present the warrants for their THREE new Cub Leaders! The three dads are all keen as mustard to help the boys and girls progress through their … Continue reading →

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