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Kontiki 2005 – Camping

Posted by on Sep 21, 2014 in Blog, Camping and Hiking, Kontiki | 0 comments

Kontiki 2005 – Camping

Camping is a large part of the competition and some teams go all-out to impress the judges. Raft-building is hard work. Best results require good food.

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Kontiki 2005 – Raft Building

Posted by on Sep 21, 2014 in Blog, Kontiki | 0 comments

Kontiki 2005 – Raft Building

For the uninitiated, Kontiki is a raft-building competition with a rich tradition in scouting. Scouts from all over Gauteng annually converge on Murray Park to show off their raft-building and camping skills. When the rafts are completed, they take to the water and only return 24 hours later.

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Kontiki 2012

Posted by on May 28, 2012 in Blog, Kontiki | 0 comments

Kontiki 2012

Kontiki 2012 (Gauteng) was held from 25 – 27 May 2012 at Arrowe Park, Benoni. Congratulations and thanks to all the scouts, scouters and parents involved in getting Fairland to Kontiki 2012.  The Fairland land and water crews did Fairland proud by winning the Raft Safety competition and coming 11th overall. Thanks also go to the organisers for putting on a great event despite the challenges of using a new venue and the adverse weather conditions that beset it in March. Day one Day two Day three Prize giving and closing...

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Swimming Gala

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Advancements and Awards, Blog | 1 comment

Swimming Gala

In January we held a swimming Gala at the Cliffview pool. What fun we had whilst working on our Swimming Interest Badge. Well done to the Cubs who attended the Gala as well. Alex earned his Scout name at this event – FISH for swimming like a professional. Well done to the organisers for a well planned and fun filled day!

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Patrol Time – Settling into new dens

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Blog, Patrols | 0 comments

Patrol Time – Settling into new dens

Patrol Time – Settling into new dens

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Shadow waitering at the Spur

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Blog, Fund raising | 0 comments

Shadow waitering at the Spur

Shadow waitering at the Spur

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Richard Shearer on the move!

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Advancements and Awards, Blog, Leadership | 0 comments

Richard Shearer on the move!

Richard Shearer receiving his 25 year award from Dave Osmond. He will now lead the Rovers in a new venture. Good luck!

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Jaguar Patrol Hike – Melville Koppies

Posted by on Jun 23, 2010 in Blog, Camping and Hiking | 0 comments

Jaguar Patrol Hike – Melville Koppies

Jaguar Patrol Hike – Melville Koppies

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Inter Patrol Action Cricket

Posted by on Jun 22, 2010 in Blog, Social | 0 comments

Inter Patrol Action Cricket

Inter Patrol Action Cricket

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Alan’s Explorer Expedition to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve

Posted by on Jun 22, 2010 in Blog, Camping and Hiking | 0 comments

Alan’s Explorer Expedition to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve

Alan’s Explorer Expedition to Nylsvlei Nature Reserve

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