Local MP Martin McCluskey visited his old Scout group, the 32nd, last week. 

He was there to present several Networkers and Explorer Scouts  with Scottish Saltire Award certificates in recognition of 3,000 hours of volunteering with Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts over the past two years. 

Special recognition was given to Paul Burns and Gavin Lynn. They took part in public duties at the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth and the Coronation of King Charles. 

Martin McCluskey MP presented Saltire Award volunteering certificates to the 32nd Scouts Networkers and ExplorersMartin McCluskey MP presented Saltire Award volunteering certificates to the 32nd Scouts Networkers and Explorers (Image: Contributed) Well done all concerned and special thanks to Martin for his kind words and continued support of Inverclyde’s youth. 

85th Scouts

The 85th Scouts had an unforgettable evening courtesy of Dales Marine. They had an exclusive tour of their dry dock and facilities at James Watt Dock. 

The group was treated to a rare opportunity to view the hull of a working vessel from below, gaining unique insights into the types of engineering required to keep these large ships seaworthy year after year.

The 85th Scouts enjoyed an unforgettable tour of the Dales Marine dry dock in Greenock - and a rare chance to look at a CalMac vessel from below.The 85th Scouts enjoyed an unforgettable tour of the Dales Marine dry dock in Greenock - and a rare chance to look at a CalMac vessel from below. (Image: Contributed) The 85th Scouts got a guided tour of a CalMac ferry undergoing overhaul at Dales Marine.The 85th Scouts got a guided tour of a CalMac ferry undergoing overhaul at Dales Marine. (Image: Contributed) They also explored the work carried out both inside and outside the boats, seeing firsthand the meticulous care that ensures each vessel leaves the dock in top-notch condition

A special thank you goes to Charlie and Joseph for hosting the event and providing such exceptional hospitality throughout the night, and CalMac for allowing the Scouts to view their vessels.

70th Scouts

The 70th Scouts have been working towards their Scientist activity badge. 

As part of this they designed and built their own rockets based around empty plastic bottles.

Members of the 70th Scouts designed and built their own rockets around empty plastic bottles.Members of the 70th Scouts designed and built their own rockets around empty plastic bottles. (Image: Contributed) Designing and making rockets fuelled by vinegar and baking soda.Designing and making rockets fuelled by vinegar and baking soda. (Image: Contributed) The rockets were all made with empty plastic bottles.The rockets were all made with empty plastic bottles. (Image: Contributed) They then attempted to launch them outside.  The rockets were fuelled by vinegar and baking soda. Some flew higher than others!