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Daily Record
13-06-2025
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Burnside Cubs pitch up for camping adventure
Members of the 113th Glasgow (Burnside) group had a memorable camping weekend, while their annual plant sale again proved a huge success. Cub Scouts from 113th Glasgow (Burnside) had a 'cool camping' experience to round off the session in style as they had a packed adventure weekend near Edinburgh. The eight- to 10-year-olds and their volunteer leaders pitched their tents in a field on the outskirts of the capital and tried new outdoor skills including firelighting and learning to use trangia stoves to prepare their own soup and sandwich lunch. A busy weekend also saw them take part in activities incuding walking in the Pentland Hills, archery, orienteering and even axe throwing – which 'went down a treat'. Their programme included outdoor games, a walk past an alpaca farm, first aid, an escape room challenge and making camp-oven pizzas, plus a movie inside their marquee during a torrential downpour which 'drenched the whole campsite' in the middle of the weekend. Cub leader Allan Whiteford said: 'This was a great adventure for our Cubs. Mixed weather, being self-sufficient in part for lunches and meeting new friends from the east coast helps develop the confidence of Scouts and prepares them for life.' The adventurous residential also allowed more of the Burnside troop's leaders the chance to develop their camp organisation and planning skills and work towards gaining the organisation's camp permits. Group Scout leader Graeme Hamilton said: 'Having a great team of adult volunteers who are prepared to take youngsters away for a weekend of fun and adventure is great and develops their life skills too. 'To do so in challenging weather makes me all the more proud of our Scout volunteers. I'd love more people to join us and be part of our community adventure here at the 113th.' It followed the success of the previous weekend's annual plant sale at the Scout hall on Crawfurd Road – where the group once again recorded a sellout success after doubling the number of plants for sale at the hugely popular community event. Supporters snapped up summer garden bargains – and enjoyed home baking provided by members' families in the tea room, plus children's activities including a bouncy castle and face painting run by Ace Place afterschool and nursery staff, celebrating their 15 years of operating from the venue. Graeme said: 'This has been a fixture in our community calendar for around 30 years and it gets better and better each year. 'It's a great opportunity for the whole of Burnside to get together, and we really do thank our volunteer helpers, other hall user groups and our plant suppliers."
Daily Record
22-04-2025
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Burnside Scouts get set for annual plant sale
The event takes place at their Crawfurd Road base on Sunday, May 11. A thriving Burnside community organisation is getting set for its popular annual plant sale event. Young members and volunteers from 113th Glasgow (Burnside) Scouts troop will host the annual event on Sunday, May 11, from 10am to 1pm at their Crawfurd Road hall. The annual fundraiser has been taking place for more than three decades, and organisers are promising this year's plant sale will have 'a bigger range and number of plants than ever before' after joining forces with a new nursery supplier. Visitors will also be able to enjoy home baking in the tea room, and pick up bargains at further stalls including toys, games and pre-loved outdoor clothing and boots. Hall users Ace Place nursery and after-school, who are currently celebrating 15 years in the Burnside community, will run face painting, a bouncy castle and fun activities for youngsters. Members of the Scout group's various sections have been hard at work ensuring the hall and grounds are spruced up to look their best for the plant sale, with Beaver Scouts the latest to lend a hand to tidy up and ensure the flowers are in full bloom for the big day. Plant sale organisers say: 'The sale starts promptly at 10am, with queues usually forming down the road, and will continue until all of the plants are sold.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
