It was a blustery weekend for the Scouts annual Errigal Cup Challenge, held last weekend at Lenamore. Scouts from Raphoe, Quigley’s Point, Culmore and Muff competed in tentage and campcraft and Lenamore was a hive of activity as the scouts created an organised living space within hours. There were teams from each troop (including three from Muff) and each group had to assemble areas for sleeping, storage and cooking. Structures created included; gateways, fires, table and seats, dining shelter and wash areas. There was also a recycling area and a safety station complete with first aid kit and fire point (buckets of sand and water) and even a washing line. The camps were inspected regularly for tidiness and the scouts had to prepare their own meals, chop wood and collect water and work together as a team. At each inspection, points were awarded. Scouts also had to undertake tasks working together co-operatively using a variety of skills. These included compass work and orienteering, sending and receiving messages and mental challenges. The atmosphere was busy and good-natured with every-one working together and lots of singing going on, both at the campfire and throughout the weekend. The weather held out and finished with a barbeque and the prize giving. Muff (team 1)-the Eagles won the Errigal cup with Muff (team 2), the Wolves came in second. In the Errigal Shield (for novices), Muff (team 3), the Dragons came first with Quigley’s Point coming in second place.
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