Greenock and District Scouts reach out around the world

Various sections including, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, took part in a variety of activities over the weekend for the special event station GB0GDS.

All sections attending took part in various games during their visit, along with participating in the JOTI event.  

Greenock and District's Scouts linked up with others from around the world during the event. (Image: Contributed) Most popular was Morse code battleships, Bomb Disposal, Scout Minecraft, and a treasure hunt for the younger members who had to hunt for QSL cards (postcards) from various countries and then work out which country the card was from.  

This game was devised by club members to make use of the many QSL cards the club has been sent from all over the world.  

In the JOTI chat room via the scout-link server, contacts were made with Scouts in Norway and California, with the Scouts chatting to each other. 

The station GB0GDS contacted many Scout stations over the weekend with contacts in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales, along with scout stations in the Netherlands and Greece. 

The Jamboree on the Air/Internet saw the group make contact with 35 different countries. (Image: Contributed) Over the weekend the station made contact with 35 different countries

One of the first stations contacted was a special event station in the Netherlands, PH80LIB/J, celebrating the liberation of the North Brabent area in the Netherlands by various combined Scottish Battalions.

The club would like to thank Martin Beer from the 73rd Greenock and District Group, who provided the JOTI activity over the weekend.  Thanks also to Scouts Reuben from 73rd, Jack from 70th & Radio Amateur MM7EWD for their help with the activities over the weekend and for making the event enjoyable to everyone involved

If you wish to follow the radio club on X (formerly Twitter) check them out at x.com/mm0tsg or visit their website at MM0TSG.org. 

Sponsored walk

Last weekend the 5th Squirrels held a sponsored walk to raise funds for their group. 

They walked from Inverkip village through the marina, and the woods, following the coastal path all the way the to the play park at Lunderston Bay. 

The 5th Squirrels on their walk from Inverkip to Lunderston Bay. (Image: Contributed) They stopped off along the way to eat their lunch before having fun in the park after their walk. 

Greenock Gang Show 2024

On Sunday the gang show cast took time out of their rehearsals to recognise George Munro’s contribution to Greenock Gang Shows and Greenock & District Scouting in general over many years.

George has been the official cast photographer since 1994 and Martin Buchan, Greenock and District Lead Volunteer, presented him with a Chief Scout’s Commendation  and badge in recognition of 30 years of this dedicated service.

Tele photographer George Munro was honoured by the Greenock and District Scouts. (Image: Campbell Skinner) In addition George was made an “Honorary Member” of Greenock Scout Gang Show by being presented with a red Gang Show neckie.