Below are links to some sites that may be useful
The following links may help you in finding out more about campsites, courses, outdoor kit, suppliers, anything really!
Please note that 1st Middleton Scouts have no connection with, or business interest in, any commercial suppliers, they are simply outlets that the Leaders themselves have used for personal gear. Please bear in mind that 1st Middleton Scouts cannot be held responsible for the content of, or privacy settings of, any external sites.
Please note that 1st Middleton Scouts have no connection with, or business interest in, any commercial suppliers, they are simply outlets that the Leaders themselves have used for personal gear. Please bear in mind that 1st Middleton Scouts cannot be held responsible for the content of, or privacy settings of, any external sites.
Middleton Explorer Scouts
This is the site for the Middleton Explorers, Scouts aged 14 to 18. You will need to sign up on the home page.
www.middletonexplorerscouts.co.uk/
www.middletonexplorerscouts.co.uk/
The Scout Association
This is the official site of the UK Scout Association and has information on all aspects of Scouting in the UK. Click below to visit the site.
www.scouts.org.uk
www.scouts.org.uk
The Scout Shop
2nd Middleton Scouts
Pike View Hike
This is the homepage for the Pike View Hike, an incident hike for Scouts. Click below to visit the site.
www.pikeviewhike.co.uk
www.pikeviewhike.co.uk
The Bushcraft Store
A useful site for equipment that may be hard to find in the usual outdoor shops.
www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk
www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk
Scammonden Activity Centre
Hammock/Tarp suppliers
Ticks
These little critters are getting more and more common. Sensible precautions can prevent quite a nasty disease. It isn't just while out on a Scout camp or hike, you're just as likely to pick up one of these little unwelcome passengers while out walking your dog.
http://www.tickbitepreventionweek.org/
http://www.tickbitepreventionweek.org/
Shelterbox
The charity that sends boxes of vital equipment to those who need it most in areas affected by disaster.
www.shelterbox.org
www.shelterbox.org
Cotswold Outdoor
The Scout Association has chosen Cotswold Outdoor as its recommended outdoor high street retailer for all things outdoors. Their shared enthusiasm for adventure makes this the perfect partnership.
(15 per cent off for youth members - terms and conditions apply )
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/
(15 per cent off for youth members - terms and conditions apply )
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/
Decathlon
A store that stocks equipment and clothing for all sorts of indoor and outdoor sports. You won't find well known UK brands but you will get decent kit at a reasonable price.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/
Duke of Edinburgh Award
If you are 14 (or, by agreement with your DofE supervisor, almost 14) you can register for and start on your path to the Duke of Edinburgh award. You could make a start on the Bronze award in your last 6 months in Scouts before moving to Explorers as many of the requirements go hand in hand with Scouting activities.
http://www.dofe.org/
http://www.dofe.org/
Instructables
This website has instructions on how to do all sorts of stuff. We have used it mainly for our paracord bracelets and key rings. Go to the site and type "paracord" in the search box and you'll get all sorts of stuff you can make.
http://www.instructables.com/
http://www.instructables.com/
UKHammocks
This site sells all sorts of stuff for hammocks and also has a realy useful information section on hammocking in general.
www.ukhammocks.co.uk
www.ukhammocks.co.uk
Go Outdoors
Go Outdoors sell equipment for a wide range of outdoor activities. If you purchase a discount card from them for £5 per year you will get a discount on everything you buy. All items display the full price and discounted price for card holders. They have recently added a series of helpful Expert Guides on a range of subjects to their website.
www.gooutdoors.co.uk
www.gooutdoors.co.uk