There is one Network group in Marple (twitter), though it tends to be seasonal, with many heading off to University but returning to Network in the holidays when they return home.
Network can often be seen playing darts or cards (both at HQ and on camp) as well as organising visits to watch the local football and rugby teams, pub quizzes, etc.
They are reknowned for having very big (and boisterous) campfires, and are a very welcoming bunch!
In a first for Battle of Marple this year’s winner or should we say winners, our victors for the year are Cobden and Kinder. That’s right, for the first time ever Battle of Marple was called for a tie for two deserved winners. Despite the rain early on Friday, Network ventured out to the campsite […]
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The date is set and with both sides rapidly building their legions this year’s Battle of Marple looks like a fight to the death as Cobden and Kinder lock horns in the ultimate test of their scouting prowess. One troop will fall and one will rise. Let Battle Commence! 29th June -1st July 2012 Boarfold
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In an unprecidented move that shook the scouting world, 1st Marple Network were seen this week donning there pinnies and breaking out the feather dusters. Yes that’s right Marple Network were CLEANING. On site witnesses report that what started out as a quick tidy up soon escalated to full out Spring clean. Experts believe that this unusual
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As Marple Gang Show 2012 becomes a mere distance memory (personally I have still got Jack in a Box stuck in my head), I thought that I would post two last videos. Enjoy and see you all next year! Gang show move in And finally a view from backstage and all the faffing that
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Gang Show is with us again and as everyone always says it’s come round quickly! Rehearsals are in full swing and with scenery to be made and costumes to be sorted it won’t be long till be are in the Carver on opening night. All the cast seemed to be having the time of their
Network went to Cumberland Cottage over the weekend 25th – 27th November to prepare the Cottage for the visit of Cobden Scouts and the Explorers the following two weekends (2nd – 4th & 9th – 11th). Over the course of the weekend Cumberland Cottage was turned into a Christmas Wonderland!! (Photos to follow, don’t want
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The Bullock Smithy Hike is a Long Distance walk that is organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. Competitors have 24 hours, 12 noon on Saturday to 12 noon on Sunday to complete the ’56 miles in the glorious Peak District’. This year the Hike was taking place on the first full weekend in September (as
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The 2011 Network Olympic Games was an opportunity for Networkers to show off their sporting prowess ahead of what promises to be a great sporting summer for Marple Network. The event began with a brief ceremony where the games were declared ‘Open.’ The opening event was the Sprint competition, taking a head to head format.
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