Well, looks like the cubs had another amazing out-and-about activity. This time at Edinburgh Zoo, where they got to see loads of animals in the zoo, as well as a special workshop with the zoo rangers. Some of the cubs were brave enough to get very up close and personal with a snake and other creatures ...

Take a look at the gallery for some great pictures.

We’ve just uploaded some photos from the Cub’s recent Sponsored walk (run!) at the Heritage Loch in East Kilbride.

Link is here.

The cubs have been dead busy recently! They recently completed the Chef badge, and learned about kitchen hygiene, made the most delicious pizzas, some angel delight and fruit, and some chocolate crispie cakes. The Chefs badge is sponsored by Edam and the cubs got some Chefs hats to wear while they were cooking. Hopefully a couple of photos soon!

Moving outdoors, the cubs were at their Braveheart camp 15th-17th May at Bonaly along with the Cubs from the 150th, 186th and 3rd East Kilbride. They visited Edinburgh Castle, Arthurs Seat, and Pizza Hut. They also held Highland Games, a campfire and played games with the earth ball. Check out the photos in the Gallery.

Finally, the gang are looking forward to their trip to Loudoun Castle Theme Park with other Cubs from South East District on 7th June.

Our second bag-pack for the Kandersteg expedition will be taking place at Sainburys East Kilbride on 24th December.

Sainsbury’s is always a top fund-raising opportunity for us, so we hope for as much support from Scout, Cubs, Explorers and parents as possible.

Shifts will be of 2 hours each; 10 to 12, 12 to 2 and 2 to 4. Smart uniform is required and we ask you to wear your Scout cargo pants or kilt.

More details can be found here, and remember, you don’t have to be going to Kandersteg to help out.

Well done to everyone who helped out at the bag packing in Tesco on 1st November, we completely exceeded our expecactions and our Kandersteg funds have had a great start.

Please keep the 24th December 2008 free for the next bag pack at Sainsburys East Kilbride. More details to follow

In case you missed them, the new Cub, Scout and Explorer programmes have now all been posted.

The Cubs had an "Out of this World " Pack Holiday at Bonaly along with the 150th and 186th.

They had a great time visiting Dynamic Earth, went on a Mercat Ghost Walk, played a wide game, had a campfire, did the Astromers badge and enjoyed the sunshine!

Photos hopefully coming soon.

Calling All Parents, Cubs, Scouts & Explorer Scouts

The leaders will be holding a short presentation about the planned summer camps. Please come along and hear about the plans for our 2010 Kandersteg adventure in Switzerland.

Presentation details – Meet in the main hall at Burnside Church on Friday 25th April 08 @ 8:00pm. The presentation will run for around 30 minutes. Normal Scout and Explorer section meetings will resume after the presentation.

Great news from the Cub section!

On 22nd Feb Silver Chief Scout Awards were presented to Gregor, Sam and Christopher by the Assistant Area Commissioner.

These are the first Silver Awards presented for a number of years, and is a tremendous achievements by each of the cubs.

On Friday 22nd Feb the Cub Pack started their Global Challenge programme. Part of it is to learn about what charities do. The Cubs were asked to bring along a shiny £1 coin and as they were polishing it they were to think of people who were less fortunate than themselves.

At the meeting the Cubs thought about Scouts in other countries as it was the Founder's birthday. As they did this they placed their coin's on the country they were thinking about and lit a candle.

Most of the Cubs remembered their £1 coins and raised £16 which they decided to should go to the Dogs Trust.

We've added the new Cub programme to the site. Mosey on over to the Cub page to see what's coming up.