Latest News
All the Latest News can be found below.
Group Activity Day
13th September 2015
Photos from our Group Activity day are up on our Facebook page. Well done to all the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Parents who made it along ...
Scout Camp - Journey Home
5th August 2015
Scouts now on journey home and should be arriving between 6.30 and 7.90 tonight. ...
Scouts - Summer Camp Photos
5th August 2015
Well done to all the Scouts who were on our joint Summer Camp with 35th Glasgow Scouts to Great Tower. Pictures are up on our Facebook page ...
The Experience - Go Karting
23rd June 2015
Go-Karting is at The Experience in Hillington Industrial Estate, postcode G52 4JR ...
Scouts - Kayaking
13th June 2015
A big thank you to Ross and Thomas for running our final kayaking session before the summer ...
Beavers and Cubs - Sports Nights Tuesday 9th June
9th June 2015
Sun is out so sports will go ahead tonight at Muirend Pavillion for Beavers and Cubs - meeting times same as normal on Tuesdays. ...
Beavers and Cubs Sports Night-Tuesday 9th June
3rd June 2015
Weather permitting, the Beavers and Cubs will be at Muirend Pavillion next Tuesday for sports-normal meeting times for each section. Please check website and Facebook for weather update on Tuesday afternoon. ...
Beavers and Cub on Holiday 26th May 2015
26th May 2015
Beavers and Cubs will be on holiday on Tuesday 26th May 2015 due to School in-service day. We will be back in the hall on Tuesday 2nd June. ...
Scouts - Kayaking
1st May 2015
Scouts were out on their first kayaking session of the season this week. For more pictures, see our Facebook page. ...
Beavers 28th April - Cancelled
24th April 2015
Due to Church Jumble sale, Beavers will not be on Tuesday 28th April but will be back in the hall on the 5th May. ...
Cubs 28th April - Out of Hall
24th April 2015
Due to Church Jumble sale we are unable to get into the hall - please check your emails for details of where we will be instead. ...
Cubs Cancelled 21st April
21st April 2015
Due to illness and leader availability, Cubs is cancelled tonight. ...
Scouts - Easter Expedition
4th April 2015
Well done to the 19 Scouts who completed this year's Easter Expedition. For more pictures, see our Facebook page. ...
Pollok Estate Nature Walk-Cubs and Beavers
31st March 2015
Weather is not great again, so the choice is yours to make whether to come along or not. I shall be at the park at 6.45, and a final decision will be made then. ...
Scouts - Badges & Investitures
29th March 2015
Congratulations to all those invested and recieving badges this week. ...
Scouts - Orienteering
8th March 2015
Well done to the 20 who took part in the Orienteering this morning. A big thank you to Joe and Eilidh from Dams to Darnely Country Park for all their help ...
New Equipment
22nd February 2015
Thanks to the Matthew and Anwar, who's fundraising efforts have got us new goals, bibs and footballs. ...
Scouts - Japan Night
13th February 2015
Scouts had a taste of Japanese culture thanks to Molly and Ruaridh from Clyde Region Jamboree Unit. For more pictures see our Facebook page ...
Scouts - Scrapheap Challenge
30th January 2015
For more pictures from the Scouts Scrapheap Challenge night, see our Facebook page ...
Scouts - Glasgow Climbing Center
12th December 2014
Thanks to all the staff at the Glasgow Climbing Centre for all their help with this year's Scout Christmas Outing. More pictures can be found on our Facebook page. ...
Group AGM
11th November 2014
Thank you to all those who managed to make last night's AGM. Here are some pictures of our Beaver, Cub and Scout demonstrations and Cub and Scout Investitures. Well done to all those who were invested and received badges! ...
Scout Heritage Badge
7th November 2014
Tonight Scouts learned about the importance of Remembrance Day and undertook the Heritage badge with help from Les and Sandra from Paisley Historical Society. ...
Beaver, Cub & Scout Halloween Parties
31st October 2014
Wishing all our Beavers, Cubs & Scouts a wicked Halloween! We celebrated in traditional style...by getting really messy! ...
Scouts - Emergency Aid
24th October 2014
Over the last few weeks Scouts have been practicing their first Aid skills, while working on the Emergency Aid Stage 3 badge. A huge thanks to Ash and Lorna for helping us with it! For more pictures, check out our Facebook page. ...
New Scouts Invested
10th October 2014
Congrtaulations to Iona, Millie, Fiona, Isaac & Clodagh who were all invested into the 145th tonight. ...
Cub and Scout Camp - Lapwing Lodge
31st August 2014
Well done to all the Cubs and Scouts who were at camp this weekend. They participated in a range of activities from archery and kayaking to backwoods cooking and pioneering. For more pictures check out our Facebook page. ...
National Air Museum and North Berwick
8th June 2014
The Cubs spent last weekend on a sleepover at the 1st North Berwick Scout Hall after visiting the National Air Museum in East Fortune where the worked on the Air Activities badge. A good time was had by all and I would like to thank everyone who helped out. ...
Scouts Lapwing Sunshine
1st June 2014
Well done to the 15 Scouts who survived the sun, rain & midgies at Lapwing Lodge this weekend. A big thank you to everyone who made it such a sucess. More pictures from the weekend can be found on our Facebook page. ...
Cub Athletics Evening
27th May 2014
This event will be going ahead as planned. See you all at 7.15pm this evening. ...
Scout Water Basin Pioneering Challenge
24th May 2014
This week Scouts were challenged to build a structure able to hold a full basin of water, using just bamboo canes, rope and their knowledge of knots and lashings. Here's how they got on... ...
Knotty Potty Scouts!
16th May 2014
Scouts have been knotty potty over the last couple of weeks! Thanks to Kevin for all his help. ...
Sponsored Walk/Cycle - Total
12th May 2014
A big thank you to all the Scouts, Explorers, Leaders & Parents who made this morning sponsored walk/cycle such a big success. All the money raised will go to helping to pay for our group polo shirts. The total raised so far is over £630, thank you so much to everyone who helped! ...
Scouts in the Park
2nd May 2014
Scouts in the Park ...
Easter Camp 2014
6th April 2014
Well done to the 15 Scouts who survived the swamp at Auchengillan for this year's Easter Camp. A big thank you to all the Leaders and Young Leaders who helped over the weekend. ...
Scouts Indoor Tent Pitching
29th March 2014
In preparation for our Easter Camp Scouts had a go at indoor tent picthing ...
Scout Forester Badge
23rd March 2014
Congratulations to the 19 Scouts who completed their Forester badge at Dams to Darnley Country Park today. Thanks to Joe and Eilidh for all their help. ...
Italy Badge Design Winner!
15th March 2014
Congratulations to Robyn on being selected as our badge design winner. The badge will be used as the logo on the Scouts polo shirts to be worn during our summer camp to Italy. Well Done! ...
Are you a Gladiator?
15th March 2014
In the run up to our Summer Camp to Italy we had a Gladiator themed night, but the 90s TV show version rather than the Romans! Thank you to Ross for all his hard work to organise it. Scouts had the opportunity to take part in a number of Gladiator games including powerball, tilt and the classic...
Scout Commonwealth Legacy badge
2nd March 2014
This week we were delighted to present the Scouts with their Scout Commonwealth Legacy badge! Scouts had to complete a number of Commonwealth challenges including name that flag, identifying countries on a map and Commonwealth Pictionary! ...
Cubs Swimmer Stage 1
26th February 2014
Congratulations to all our Cubs who completed their Swimmer Stage 1 badge last night at Eastwood swimming pool ...
Italy Information Submission
22nd February 2014
The webpage to enter in your Scouts details for the summer camp to Italy is now available. We have also created a short user guide to help. Click on the links below to get to the pages. Information Submission - you must be logged in to view this page. User Guide The deadline for submission is...
Scouts Heart Shaped Valentines
14th February 2014
Tonight Scouts had a heart themed night for St Valentines! The night began with some heart pumping fitness drills and finished with Scouts making their own heart shaped coconut truffles. ...
Scout Ice Cream Making
31st January 2014
This weeks Scouts had the chance to make their very own "authentic" Italian ice cream using only double cream, sugar, ice and salt shaken in a plastic bag. Check out the pictures to see how it went. ...
Scout Pasta Pioneering
17th January 2014
As part of our build up to our summer camp to Italy, the Scouts had a go at pasta pioneering. They were challenged to work together in their patrols to build the tallest leaning tower of Pisa they could, using only spaghetti, marshmallows and strawberry laces. Here's how they got on... ...
Bag Pack - Thank You!
31st December 2013
A huge thank you to everyone who helped to raise an incredible £1867.06 at our Hogmanay bagpack. ...
Bag Pack - Thank You!
15th December 2013
A huge thank you to everyone who helped to raise an incredible £1339.20 at yesterday's bagpack. ...
Scout Christmas Outing - Glasgow Climbing Centre
13th December 2013
This year's Scout Christmas Outing was to the Glasgow Climbing Centre. Thanks to all our instructors for giving Scouts a great night of climbing. ...
Electronics Badge - Part 2
6th December 2013
Tonight was the conclusion of our Electronics Badge. Well done to everyone who successfully managed to light up their lantern! Big thank you to Roger, Alistair, Susan and James for their help and to Ross for organising it all. Here are some pictures of before, during and after... ...
Electronics Badge - Part 1
30th November 2013
Electronics Badge - Part 1 Tonight was Part 1 of the Electronics badge. Scouts learned about the different electronic components, voltage and resistance and started to create their own milk bottle night light. Big thank you to Ross, Roger, Alistair, Conor & Rosa for all their help on the...
District 5-a-Side
10th November 2013
Well done to all our footballers, who represented the 145th at the District 5-a-Side this afternoon. They played really well and were very unlucky to be in a group with both of the eventual finalists. ...
Scout Halloween Pictures
1st November 2013
Scout Halloween Pictures - this week was our annual Halloween party. Along with the traditional messy fun, we also included a number of Italy themed activities including making pasta skeletons, playing the Italian game of Bocce and dunkin' for tomatoes! ...
Lapwing Extravaganza - Cub Pictures
23rd September 2013
Lapwing Extravaganza - Cub Pictures The Cubs enjoyed a day in the sun, learning new scouting skills - fire lighting,campfire cooking,knots,wood chopping, tent pitching and map reading - thank you to all the leaders who shared their scouting knowledge with the youngsters. ...
Lapwing Extravaganza - Pictures
15th September 2013
Lapwing Extravaganza - Pictures Here are some pictures from just some of the activities we got up to this weekend... Pioneering Canoeing Assault Course Trading Post ...
The 145th Joins Facebook!
4th September 2013
The 145th is now fully social networked and has joined facebook, click here to see our page and like us. ...
Scout Kit List - Lapwing Extravaganza
31st August 2013
Scout Kit List - Lapwing Extravaganza Minimum Kit List Top half uniform (shirt & neckie) Sleeping bag Roll mat or similar Waterproof jacket Waterproof trousers Mug, plate, bowl & cutlery – clearly labelled Dish towel Outdoor footwear...
AJ13 Summer Camp Photos
7th August 2013
Our AJ photo gallery is now up and running. Click here to see some of the best shots we took. ...
AJ13 Summer Camp Blog
25th July 2013
Throughout summer camp we will be keeping you up to date with a blog. It can be found by clicking Summer Camp > Auchengillan Jamboree 13 Blog or by clicking here. ...
Pegasus ESU Explorer Belt Expedition
28th June 2013
Pegasus ESU have begun their Explorer Belt expedition in Canada. You can follow their progress here. We wish them all well and look forward to hearing about all their new and exciting experiences on their return. ...
Scout Kayaking & Investitures - 23rd June
24th June 2013
Congratulations to Lorenzo and Angus who were both invested into the group while kayaking last night. The session rounds off an excellent start to the kayaking season for the 145th after many years hard work. From the looks of things it seems kayaking is a pretty popular activity! ...
Scout Kayaking Groups - Sunday 23rd June
19th June 2013
Kayaking Groups - Sunday 23rd June Due to the huge number of Scouts who want to come kayaking we have decide to split the night up into two groups.Group 1 will meet 6pm-7.15pm and Group 2 will meet 7.10pm-8.30pm. Please make sure that Scouts are suitably dressed for the activity...
Group Get-Togther and BBQ
16th June 2013
All sections have now been notified of our up-coming afternoon at Poloc Cricket Club. If you have been unable to attend over the past two weeks, please notify your leader as soon as possible if you wish to come along to the Barbecue - total numbers (members and family all welcome) and...
Group BBQ - Thank You & Photos
16th June 2013
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's very successful Group BBQ! It was a great turnout and the weather stayed dry. A huge thanks to Lindsay for organising and to all the parents who helped, in particular Lesley for buying the food, Kelly & Ruth and our Masterchef Tooraj!...
Cub Investiture & Badges
16th June 2013
Well done to all the Cubs who enjoyed the Group BBQ, in particular to Heather & Josh who were invested and to Evie who received her hobbies badge. ...
Scout Badge Requirements
14th June 2013
The One Badge Challenge As announce on Friday, next session Scouts will take part in the "One Badge Challenge". There are many Scout badges can be achieved out with a normal Troop night. There might be something that you are doing in school, after school or at home that could count towards a...
**Beaver Sports Day Cancelled**
11th June 2013
**Beaver Sports Day Cancelled** news article The sports day has been cancelled due to the weather! Beavers will run as normal in the church hall at 6.15pm. ...
Scout Water-balloon Catapaults
8th June 2013
This week Scouts travelled to the park armed with sticks and rope to construct their own water-balloon catapaults. They were then tested on distance and accuracy, needless to say the leader who was the target stayed completely dry!!! ...
Scout Kayaking & Investitures - 2nd June
3rd June 2013
Well done to all of our kayakers last night and special congratulations to: Keir, Matthew, Jack, Archie, Daniel & Aaman who were all invested out on the water. ...
Kayaking Investitures - More Pictures
3rd June 2013
More photos from yesterdays kayaking session, courtesy of G. Hanvidge. ...
Scout Kayaking Pictures - May 24th
24th May 2013
For the first time in over 5 years Scouts from 145th finally got out on the water in their own kayaks. Well done to all 14 of the Scouts who participated and a big thank you to our instructors Ross & Thomas! ...
Scouts Firelighting
18th May 2013
Continuing our knot tying theme, this week Scouts learned to tie a clove hitch and a shear lashing to fashion a long enough pole that they could use to light a candle. All the groups managed to light the near and far candles without setting the hall alight - well done! ...
Group Newsletter
15th May 2013
You can find a copy of the latest group newsletter here. You must be signed in to the website to read it. ...
Scout Kayaking Groups & Meeting Times - Sunday 2nd June
14th May 2013
Sunday 2nd June Due to the huge number of Scouts who want to come kayaking we have decide to split the night up into two groups. Group 1 will meet 6pm-7.15pm and Group 2 will meet 7.10pm-8.30pm. Please make sure that Scouts are suitably dressed for the activity and have a towel and change of...
Scout Kayaking Groups & Meeting Times - Friday 24th May
14th May 2013
Friday 24th May Due to the huge number of Scouts who want to come kayaking we have decide to split the night up into two groups.Group 1 will meet 6pm-7.15pm and Group 2 will meet 7.10pm-8.30pm. Please make sure that Scouts are suitably dressed for the activity and have a towel...
Scout Rope Ladders
12th May 2013
On Friday night Scouts built rope ladders. To do this Scouts learned how to tie a bowline knot and then wrked in teams to put this learning into practice to build their ladders. ...
Gang Show Auditions
25th April 2013
If any Cubs, Scouts or Explorers are interested in taking part in the Glasgow Gang Show, click here for more information. ...
Beaver/Cub Pollok Park Walk 30th April 2013
25th April 2013
Beavers and Cubs are having a walk in Pollok Park on Tuesday 30th April as we are unable to use the hall that night. The plans are to meet at Poloc Cricket Club car park at 6.45pm and walk up to Pollok House and back along the river, which should take about an hour. We would like...
Easter Expedition 2013
30th March 2013
Congratulations to the 9 Scouts who achieved their Expedition Challenge badge by walking the 27 miles between Milngavie and Rowardennan, along the West Highland Way. As part of the Challenge Scouts had to also plan and navigate along their route, cook their dinner on a stove and camp out...
Beavers and Cubs - Easter Holiday
25th March 2013
Beavers and Cubs are now on Easter Holidays until Tuesday 16th April 2013. ...
The Blizzard of Bonaly
16th March 2013
Thanks to everyone for their support with the Bonaly Camp and well done to everyone who survived the Arctic conditions. We can plan for most things but when you get a concentrated dumping of snow and watch other groups' tents collapse under the weight of snow there really is only one option! Even...
Bonaly Directions
10th March 2013
Directions to Bonaly Outdoor Centre - EH13 0PB ✦ Drive east on the M8 right to the Hermiston Gate roundabout. Take lane two at roundabout, following signs for the City Centre ✦ Heading up incline to roundabout, take left hand lane and you will see a Ford garage on your left ...
Scout Scrapheap Challenge
8th March 2013
Well done to all the Scouts who participated in our Scrapheap Challenge night, as part of the Creative Challenge badge. Scouts designed and created their own missile launcher as well as a missile and target. Thanks to everyone who brought scrap along. ...
Scout Bring a Friend Night
1st March 2013
Well done to everyone who brought a friend along to Scouts. We were delighted to welcome 9 new faces along to try Scouting and hope to see you all back soon! ...
Bonaly & Easter Exp Kit List
28th February 2013
Bonaly & Easter Exp Kit List Day Sack (carried with them) Overnight Bag Packed Lunch Sleeping Bag Waterproof Jacket with waterproof hood Roll Mat or similar Waterproof Trousers Spare Shoes e.g. Trainers Walking boots/shoes & thick...
Scout Day Walk 2 - Greenock Cut
23rd February 2013
Another brilliant day walk! Well done to the 10 scouts, 2 parents and 2 leaders who completed the Greenock Cut this afternoon. A lovely day for walking as you can see from the pictures below. ...
Cubs - Tuesday 19th February
16th February 2013
Due to the problems with the heating at the Church, Cubs will only run for an hour this coming Tuesday - 7.15 to 8.15pm Please remember to wear a jumper and long trousers. ...
Scouts - No Heating
15th February 2013
Scouts will meet for a shorter time tonight, 7.30 - 8.30 pm, due to the hall having no heating. ...
Italy 2014 Blog - New!
12th February 2013
We have now set up a Blog dedicated to keeping you informed about the progress of our Italy planning. In this we will keep you updated on any progress, give gentle reminders and post pointless trivia to keep you entertained - click here for more information or use the Italy 2014 link along...
Scout Day Walk 1 - Whitelee Windfarm
9th February 2013
Well done to our 9 Scouts, 2 leaders and 3 parents who braved the mist and fog to complete the 8 miles round the Lochgoin circuit of Whitelees Windfarm. ...
Scout Day Walk Kit List
30th January 2013
Scout Day Walk Kit List Waterproof Jacket with waterproof hoodWaterproof TrousersWalking boots/shoes & thick socksWarm Top e.g. fleeceTrousers e.g. Tracksuit bottoms, NOT jeansHat & GlovesDay Sack (old school bag) Snack(s)Water/Diluting Juice - NOT fizzy juiceEmergency Ration e.g....
Cubs Burns Supper
29th January 2013
The Cubs will be holding their Annual Burns Supper on Tuesday 29th January. ...
Explorer Belt Fundraising Concert
22nd January 2013
Explorer Belt Fundraising Concert in scheduled for Saturday 26 January 2013 at 7.30 p.m. in Giffnock United Reformed Church. An Evening of Music is being provided by Eaglesham Music and Drama Club. Tickets cost £5.00 and are available from the Explorer Scout Unit or members of the...
Italy Information Meeting
31st December 2012
Exciting News - Summer Camp in Italy 2014 We have made a provisional booking with Acorn Travel Group for Villeneuve, nestled in the shadow of Mont Blanc and surronded by the splendour of the Gran Paradiso National Park. Activities on offer include: Abseiling, Raft Building, High Ropes,...
Read the Latest Blog Post from our GSL
31st December 2012
Read the Latest Blog Post from our GSL here ...
Hogmanay Bag Pack - Morrison's Giffnock
29th December 2012
Just to remind everyone the we are bag packing at Morrison's Giffnock on Monday 31st December, starting at 9am. If you have forgotten your time slot please contact either Colin or Lindsay. colin.lamont@145thglasgowscouts.org.uk lindsaysharp4@btinternet.com ...
Cub Christmas Party
18th December 2012
Tuesday 18th December will be our final pack night before Christmas and we will be having an Italian themed evening. ...
Explorers run in Glasgow Santa Dash
9th December 2012
At 9.30 a.m. this morning 12 members of Pegasus ESU joined with nearly 2400 others in Glasgow Santa Dash from George Square. As part of the activity the 10 Explorers and 2 Leaders ran the 5km run from George Square, up St. Vincent Street towards Finneston then down along the river side towards the...
Scouts Scale the Heights
7th December 2012
Last night Scouts had their Christmas outing to the Glasgow Climbing Centre. All the Scouts had a fantastic time both climbing and belaying. Big thanks to Ross, Thomas and Gary for all their help. ...
Read the Latest Blog Post from our GSL
6th December 2012
Read the Latest Blog Post from our GSL news, click here. ...
Scouts - Emergency Aid
30th November 2012
Congratulations to all the Scouts who successfully completed their Emergency Aid - Stage 3 badge. Having learned how to deal with emergency situations, CPR and recovery position over the last few weeks, this week Scouts completed the final parts of the badge including: chocking, bleeding and...
Scouts - Stayin' Alive!
23rd November 2012
Last night Scouts followed Vinnie Jones' example and learned how to keep someone alive using CPR as part of their Emercgency Aid Stage 3 badge. They had the opportunity to practice their CPR on Resusci-Anne dolls, as well as putting each other in the recovery position and what to do in an...
Group Activity Day
13th September 2015
Photos from our Group Activity day are up on our Facebook page. Well done to all the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Parents who made it along...
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