The Cubs, from packs across Reivers District (Carlisle and surrounding areas), also enjoyed a meal as part of their annual night out at the Currock Road venue.

1st Border Cub Pack were winners on the Thursday evening with 2nd Carlisle in second place and then 1st Scotby, everyone who took part had a fantastic evening.

1st place highest individual Score went to Matthew Warwick of 13th Carlisle Cub Scouts.

The contest is always close run and this year’s event was as closer than ever.

David Sheared Carlisle District Commissioner said "the Cub Scouts were delighted with their victory, but it's not the winning that matters but the Fun they all have taking part, I would like to give my Thanks to all the Leaders who make this event such a great success and an highlight of the District calendar".

• Errin Keiser, aged 10yrs of 1st Bewcastle Cub pack said "The bowling was great fun and I always look forward to it, I get to see Cubs from other Groups and say hello, its amazing how many cubs I know"
• Matthew Warwick, aged 10yrs of 13th Carlisle Cub pack said "I scored 113 this time which is totally amazing, I always look forward bowling, trying to increase my score was really challenging".

Mike Elwick Cub Scout Leader of 18th Carlisle added: "Getting together like this emphasises the core values of Scouting, every Cub has fun, adventure and challenge win or lose, it's all about taking part and coming together with other Cub Scout from around the District, its eye opening to how many other Groups there are around our own District, Arthur a cub who has never bowled before made use of the ramps and achieved a score of 108 which is absolutely tremendous"

Cub Scout Packs that took part in the annual tenpin bowling tournament, were:

Wednesday:20th Carlisle, 3rd Carlisle, 13th Carlisle, 18th Carlisle, 26th Carlisle, 1st Bewcastle, 1st Brampton.

Thursday:1st Carlisle, 1st Border, 2nd Carlisle, 5th Carlisle, 25th Carlisle, 1st Scotby.

To allow the young people to get the most out of what Scouting has to offer there is always room for many more adult volunteers.

Any adults who are interested in helping out local Scouting on their terms, be it as a leader or in administration, occasional helper role, they should contact www.reiversdistrict.org/join.

By Kenneth Boom

But they aren’t just going to trek – they'll be taking part in various areas of project work whilst there, with the hope of gaining their Explorer Belt.

The Explorer Belt challenge is an international expedition to embrace a unique culture, make a difference in the local communities of Nepal, and complete several challenges along the way.
Harry Wharam, age 15, said "As Scouts, we are always looking for new ways to challenge ourselves, and the Explorer Belt provides us with a great opportunity to do this".

The group are organising various events to fundraise for the trip, from supermarket bag-packs, to a lecture by charity founder Doug Scott.

As part of their fundraising, Tom Usher and Ross Blakemore, both aged 16, will be walking the Cumbria Way, from the 14th to the 19th July. The Cumbria Way is a 70 mile route through the heart of the Lake District National Park between the two historic Cumbrian towns of Ulverston and Carlisle.

Tom Usher said, "The preparation and fundraising for the expedition, is just as valuable an experience as the visit the Nepal itself, providing us all with opportunities to further our skills in various areas".

If you would like to make a donation towards the expedition, and sponsor Tom and Ross on their Cumbria Way walk, then please visit: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/nepal2013.

There they set it up on the highest point and then prepared their bivouacs for the night. At the designated time, a flaming torch was ignited and they all lit the beacon together thus linking up with beacons on Hadrian's Wall, at Bewcastle, Kielder, The Cheviot, Langholm and with those along the Solway Coast. The Queen was toasted with three hearty cheers.

Sophie Taylor, aged 14, from Calthwaite, said, "Carrying the 22kg gas cyclinder and all the equipment up the crag was hard work, but the challenge was worth it. As we lit the beacon we were aware that we were linking up with thousands of other Scouts around the UK doing the same linking up for this amazing experience."

For the Scouts the adventure did not end with the lighting of the Beacon as they then spent a pleasant night amongst the rocks under the stars before heading back down the next morning with a much lighter gas bottle and beacon.

Finley a Beaver Scout in the 13th Carlisle Scout Group, said, "It was great to see meet so many Scouts from around the UK and everyone was very friendly. I got a great place at the front and got to see the soldiers, horses and the royal family. I was stood next to Horse Guards Parade, so when the 60 gun salute started it was very loud!"

His dad, Explorer Scout leader Eddie Ward told us, "The highlight was leading the public down the Mall. We were slightly apprehensive with a crowd of a million people behind us, but we were able to proceed quiet calmly down the Mall enjoying the atmosphere and waving to the crowds lining the route".

Finley said, "when we got to Buckingham Palace we were right at the front and I had a great view of the Queen it was absolutely packed. I'm proud I was there and my friends saw me and my little brother on the TV too". His dad added, "we were lucky to be able to have such a pole position thanks to the Scouts and it's certainly a day and indeed a weekend that Finley will remember for ever".