Horncastle scouts head to Bardney for hike

Sixteen teams from the Districts Scout Troops under took the challenge (including members of

Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Coningsby & Tattershall, Heckington, Ruskington, Billinghay,

Wellingore and Sleaford Scout Groups), and this year a group of Guides joined us for the

event.

This years event was won by 1st Billinghay Scout Troop with an overall score of 1333 points.

The teams completed a challenging walk in the Bardney area. Event organiser Irene Hewitt

said: The event is not a race but a challenge of a scouts skills, as the teams complete the course they stop on route to complete an activity where they are awarded points - the winning team is the one with the most points at the end.”

This year’s challenges included a first aid simulation, an obstacle course and saw the return of the deadly shark infested custard.

Adam Jacklin, Deputy District Commissioner, said: “The event was a tremendous success

giving 75 young people a day of challenge and adventure - for many young people this is their first walk on their own without an adult to show them the way.”