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Steve Quinn (ADC <strong>Scout</strong>s)<br />
The year started with the <strong>District</strong> cooking competition in January and was won by<br />
the 3rd North Watford, who went on to the County cooking competition and came<br />
an excellent second<br />
In March the County Triathlon, consisting of running, cycling and air rifle shooting,<br />
was held and Lees Wood. With teams from the 3rd, 6th and 9th. The 6th won the<br />
district trophy.<br />
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In November, the <strong>District</strong> entered 4 teams into the County competition Green<br />
Beret, this year held at a muddy Tolmers. There were 125 teams taking part in<br />
the assault course, orienteering and day and night challenge bases. Well done to<br />
the 3rd North Watford <strong>Scout</strong>s who came an incredible 21st overall in the<br />
competition.<br />
Congratulations to all the <strong>Scout</strong>s who gained their Chief <strong>Scout</strong>’s Gold Award<br />
during the year.<br />
We would like take this opportunity to thank all the leaders who have helped with<br />
all the scout events this year.<br />
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Geoff Brown (<strong>District</strong> Explorer <strong>Scout</strong> Leader)<br />
The 2015-16 year seems to have flown by another enjoyable and busy year for<br />
Watford North Explorer <strong>Scout</strong>s. The main focus for some time was clearly the<br />
district expedition to Lochearnhead and although we could have done with a just<br />
a few more, those attending certainly took part in a full on action packed trip with<br />
gusto. A great many friendships were forged and the explorers showed how<br />
ready and willing the members of all four branches can be at pitching in and<br />
getting along with each other. I count the trip a success in seeing at least one<br />
trainee mountain goat sign up for the 2016 IMC. The branches have all been<br />
active both within the local area and wider afield with activity weekends walking in<br />
Snowdonia and barge trips along the Grand Union included.<br />
As part of the unit leaders approach to maintaining the mix of both being a district<br />
unit and distinct branches, the branches continue to organise events across the<br />
district with regular events such as Boggites Bangers, Vespa Pancakes, Omega<br />
Pimp my Trolley and Bog Brush trophy. In addition this year a group of explorers<br />
joined the Lees Wood climbing club for a very successful day on real rock in the<br />
Peak. I’m also pleased that we saw a three explorer and two network teams take<br />
part in HPA with members from three of the explorer branches working together<br />
in mixed teams – long may this continue.<br />
Pimp My Trolley, run by Omega under the leadership and guidance of Julie and<br />
Rob Green continues to be a resounding success with once again our friends<br />
from Borehamwood explorers (BEARS) taking part. Although Rob has now<br />
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