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On a gloriously dry and sunny day we were well represented at this annual district event, with members from 7 of our 9 sections. For our younger members, the traditional cross country races were run, with Peacock Colony taking 1st place in the individual 6yr olds and 1st\u00a0in the 7yr\u00a0overall.\u00a0\u00a0Philpott Colony\u00a0won\u00a0the 6yr old\u00a0overall\u00a0and took 1st in the individual race\u00a0for\u00a0the 7yr olds.<\/p>\n
Phillips and Collins cub packs were represented, with Collins pack taking the individual 3rd in the 10yr old race.<\/p>\n
For the Scouts, there was an additional element;\u00a0the ToughEnough<\/em><\/strong> assault course, which comprised of various obstacles designed to challenge the Scouts. The Earley Troop won\u00a010 1\/2-12yr olds overall event and\u00a03rd place individual and the Burne Troop won the 12-14yr olds overall and took\u00a01st, 2nd & 3rd as individuals.<\/p>\n Well done to everyone who competed or came to support the young folk, but a special well done to all of our winners.ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On a gloriously dry and sunny day we were well represented at this annual district event, with members from 7 of our 9 sections. For our younger members, the traditional cross country races were run, with Peacock Colony taking 1st … Continue reading