Aviation-based activities will be on the programme at the Warkworth Scout Den following the Puhoi Air Scouts’ decision to move their activities to the den last month.
Group leader Heston Prospere-Smith says the move was prompted by cost increases and scheduling changes at the Puhoi Sports Club.
“The Warkworth den is a dedicated scout facility, so we can use things like the kitchen and have a trophy cabinet for the first time ever,” Heston says.
The introduction of leaders from Puhoi will also mean children on the waiting list for Warkworth scouts can join under the air division.
“We can take on a few more kids and also teach the current Warkworth scouts about aviation.”
The air scouts meet on Wednesdays and will spend two sessions a term doing activities outside of the den.
“We like to take the children out for activities such as kayaking at night or visiting the aircraft display at Motat.”
Heston hopes that the group will eventually make a permanent return to Puhoi, at either the sports club or another facility.
“It’s just too expensive for us now so we will look to negotiate a better long-term deal or find another premises over the next few years.
“Our sponsors have been great during our time in Puhoi and we hope to keep them on board for when we move back there.”
For information about joining the Puhoi Air Scouts, call Heston on 021 0819 3537.
